McQuade/Graham Family Tree:Information about Caleb Carman
Caleb Carman (b. 30 Aug 1721, d. 1760)
Notes for Caleb Carman:LAND: Cecil Co. MD Deeds; 1744; chron.; FHL Microfilm #590416; 88 acresleased for 99 years.
BIRTH: St. Stephen's Parish Reg., Cecil Co., MD; 1700's; p. 283; FHL Microfilm #3401; NOTE: probably 1721 instead of 1711 since 1711 would make him 48y at son Joshua's birth.
SL Film #3401 St. Stephen's Parish Reg., Cecil Co.MD
p.28330 Aug 1711, Then was born Caleb Carman.
PROBATE: Cecil Co. MD Wills; 1700's; Vol. 2; p. 200; FHL Microfilm #013867; NOTE: Will dated 8 Sep 1760, proved 21 Feb. 1761.
In the name of God Amen I Caleb Carman of the County of Cecil being sick and weak in body but of Sound and disposing mind and memory praise be god do make and ordain this my last will and testament in maner and form following Viz I Will and devise that all my just debts be duly and truly paid by my executors hereafter named 2ndly give devise and bequeath unto my dear and loving wife One third part of my whole estate both real and personal 3rdly I give and bequeath unto my oldest daughter Ann Carman one of the [] with what furniture belongs to it and for her to take, it at the time of my death where she pleases without controls that before devision made. 4thly I bequeath to my eldest son Joshuaway Carman my gun and sadle and Bristols that before Division be made. 5thly I give and bequeath unto my three daughters Ann Rachel and Mary Carman and my son Joshua Carman the remaining part of my estate to be equally divided between all my children it is my will also that we should not disturbed by any of the children of the land while she lives a widow till the youngest child comes to be eight years old and then let every one take their part of the [] land as fast as they should be of Age to receive it. Lastly, I hereby constitute and appoint my dear and loving wife Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all of the Will or Wills Testament or testaments by mee here before made and this only to be taken and recieved as my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and anexed my seal this 8 Day September Anno Domni 1760.
Signed sealed Published DeclaresCaleb Carman
by the testator and in this presents
and request have subscribed as
Evidences hereto as this last will and
Testament.
Andrew Tyon X his mark
Marth Ryan M her mark
Cecil County 21st Feb 1761
Andrew Tyon and Martha Ryon
The subscribing witness to the
Will being duly and solemnly sworn
on the holy Evangislists.
PROBATE: Cecil Co. MD Will; 1700's; Book 71; p. 101; FHL microfilm 013867; NOTE: Inventory only with Mary Carman, Extrx., Ann Anderson and Catherine Brock nearest kin, returned 15 Mar 1761.
BIOGRAPHY: Descendants of Benjamin Carman by Wm. Stillwell Carman;FHL Microfilm 590416.
BIOGRAPHY: Notes by Daniel Carman recvd by email July 1996 concerning his research in Cecil Co. MD in Apr 1996, now on his Internet site: Daniel P. Carman, Carman Passages, A Family Journey through American History, Volume I Supplement, The Early Generations, online
The origin of this Caleb Carman is currently not known, however taking a look at the naming conventions used by Caleb and his descendants would indicate a descendant of Caleb 2. Given the current identified grandchildren of Caleb2, it is my opinon that this Caleb Line is tied to Joshua, the son of Caleb2, who married Lucy Dayton. To support this hypothesis we see that Joshua2 was born circa 1665. We have also found the interesting Will abstract of John Brooks probated March 1723/4 which records Ann Brooks, admnx of his estate and mentions her husband Joshua Carman! This Joshua is probably related to our Caleb who was born in Cecil County, Maryland and evidently owned land on the Northwest River rom 1744 until his death in late 1760/early 1761. The Northwest River empties into the uppermost reaches of the Chesaspeake Bay and just east of the Mighty Susquehanna River which travels through Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York.
Caleb's birth date is also suspect. There have been several references to his birth date of 30 Aug 1711.During a visit to the Cecil County Historical Society (Located across the street from the County Courthouse in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland), it was learned that the Vestry Proceedings for Saint Mary Ann's Parish, located on the Northwest River in the said County are still owned by the church. However, they have been placed in safe-keeping of a local bank for many years. The Vestry Records were transcribed in 1891 by a Mrs. Lucy H. Harrison of Baltimore, Maryland. These transcripts are located in the County Historical Society and consist of a large ledger style book (approximately 11X14 inches) with hand entries. The top of the pages were stamped with page numbers. When looking at the transcript, it is very apparent that the records were not in chronological order. At times entries would jump, for example: from a birth in 1711 to 1733. There are a couple of possibilities that could account for the random entries. The first reason could be a poor transcription done by Miss Harrison. Second, the early Vestry Records could have already been copied due to some unforseen event such as the originals were in poor condition and were actually copied at a later date.. It would be well worth the effort to try to obtain the original Vestry Records. From the 1891 transcription we read on stamped page 281, the following: A 30 August 1711 Then was born Caleb Carman. It should be noted that no other CARMANs were noted in the Vestry Records. It has been this date of birth that has been published in various books, probably based on this transcript and not the actual church records. Another factor which casts doubt as to Caleb's birth date is the birth dates of his children. Reportedly, his son Joshua was baptised in 1759 and this would make Caleb Carman 48 years old at the time of his son's baptism. His daughters, Ann and Rachel were baptised February 8, 1760.
From the selling of his land by his wife Mary in 1774 we learn that Caleb purchased his land in 1744 along with Thomas Brooks and John Brooks, probably relations to Ann Brooks, (possibly Caleb's mother). It would be safe to assume that Caleb would have to have been of legal age to purchase the land. For supporting this hypothesis, let's say 21 years of age which could place his birth at 1723. It is my belief that Caleb was actually born about 1721 vice 1711. It is interesting that two of Caleb's children (the oldest), are named Joshua and Ann (after his parents?) Caleb stipulated in his will that his land should not be distributed to his heirs until such time as the children would be eight years of age. Since he probably died in late 1760 or early 1761, the latest year that the land could be dispersed would be 1769. Mary, his wife sold the property in 1774.
It has been inferred by previous undocumented genealogies, that Caleb married twice. It seems that this probably is so! The Will of Thomas Miller, a weaver in Cecil County, Maryland, written 11 Jan 1749 and probated 03 May 1749 names Daughter Anne Miller as the extrx. And the following was bequeathed:To daughter Martha Brooks, 10 shillings. To daughter Mary Carman, furniture I had of Caleb Carman. To my daughter Anne Miller, remainder of the estate.
Although the Will abstract stated that Thomas referred to his wife, it did not name her. The Witnesses were James Grady, John Jones, and Edward Neavil, Jr.Caleb Carman was also the surety with John Keitely on the administration of the estate of James Brooks. Andrew Ryan and his wife Martha were the administrators, 20 Jul 1752.
Caleb Carman's Will is no longer on file at the Cecil County Maryland Courthouse, the actual document is now located at the Maryland State Archives. The Will is available at the Cecil County Courthouse on microfilm. The Will is referenced in Liber BB No. 2 folio 200 dated 21 Feb 1761 with Mary C. As the Executor.
More About Caleb Carman:
Identifier Number: 3146.
Record Change: 07 Feb 2005
More About Caleb Carman and Mary Newell:
Marriage: Abt. 1757, Cecil Co., Maryland.
Children of Caleb Carman and Mary Newell are:
- +Joshua Carman, b. 01 Feb 1759, , Cecil Co., Maryland, d. 01 Dec 1844, , Greene Co., Ohio.