16. *Col. Benjamin Young, Jr. (Prot., mother Cath.; brother-in-law of

Deputy Secretary Daniel Dulany, Jr.) , com. 30 Nov. 1770; succeeded by Baruch
Williams in September, 1776.

k. Clerk of Prince George's County, 1695.

1. William Cooper, appointed by Governor and Council 3 March 1695/6;
sworn 23 April 1696.

2. Joshua Cecil, sworn 25 Nov. 1696.

3. Edward Willett, com. and sworn 23 Aug. 1698. He served as Deputy
Clerk under his two successors, Bonner and Dent.

4. Henry Bonner, sworn 28 Nov. 1699; died in October, 1702.

5. Thomas Dent, sworn 24 Nov. 1702.

6. Edward Willett, sworn 28 Jan. 1708/9.

7. Robert Hall, succeeded Willett prior to 30 Aug. 1711; died in Decem-
ber, 1719.

8. Alexander Contee (cousin of Thomas Dent above), gave bond 30 Nov.
1720; died 24 Dec. 1740.

9. Thomas Lee (half-nephew of Alexander Contee), gave bond 26 March
1741; died in July, 1749.

10. Joseph Sim (brother of Mrs. Thomas Lee and nephew of Mrs. Alexander
Contee), sworn 15 July 1749. Resigned in favor of his nephew. Died 27 Nov. 1793.

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