↑ 2.02.1 Will of Elisha Purnell, in Maryland State Archives, Prerogative Court (Wills) 1635-1777 Book 36, page 28, April 17, 1767.
The Will of Elisha Purnell was executed on March 16, 1767, and names his son Cheseed as a beneficiary.
↑ Will of William Selby, in Maryland State Archives, Prerogative Court (Wills) 1635-1777 Book 31, pp. 546-47, March 4, 1762.
The Will of William Selby was executed August 13, 1761, and probated March 4, 1762. Chesed Purnell, identified as a grandson of William Selby, was named as a beneficiary under the will. A copy of the Will Book is available at the Maryland State Archives website: http://guide.mdsa.net/series.cfm?action=viewSeries&ID=s538 [1760-1762 DD 1 Book 31, pp. 546-47 - msa_s538_000046.pdf, pp.546-547]