442. Thomas Clagett
(54)(114)
was born on Feb 12 1740. He died on Dec 26 1792 in Piscataway, Maryland.
Thomas Clagett was a merchant according to his tombstone but also possessed
much land. Upon the settlement of his estate in 1798, his properties, with the
wonderfully evocative names of Something, Merry Thought Enlarged, God's Gift,
Apple Door, Rome, Never Fear, Hazard, Marlow's Resurvey (914 acres), Two Johns,
and Lanham's Folly wewre appraised at 7750 pounds, 1 shillings. His house and
two acres in Piscataway were appraised at 2000 pounds.
The tombstone of Thomas Clagett reads, "Here lie the remains of Thomas Clagett
of Piscataway, merchant who departed this life December 27, 17[indecipherable,
but known to be 92] in the 52nd year of his age. he was a man who could not be
known without being loved; who when living was disesteemed by none but when he
is dead, is lamented by all." He was married to Mary Meek Magruder on Oct
11 1768.
443. Mary Meek Magruder
(54) died in 1809. Children were:
i.
Judson Clagett(54) was born on Aug
29 1769. He died on Mar 27 1800.
221 ii.
Mary Clagett.
iii.
Thomas Clagett(54) was born on Jul
28 1773.
iv.
Hannibal Clagett(54) was born on Oct
20 1782. He died after Aug 7 1809.
v.
Elizabeth Clagett(54) was born on
Mar 15 1778.
vi.
Sarah Clagett(54) was born on Apr
9 1780.
vii.
Hector Clagett(54) was born on Apr
9 1780.
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