Person:Edward Billingsley (3)

Born Calvert County, Maryland in 1658, moved to Richmond County, Virginia with his parents 1659, returned to Calvert County, Maryland with them. When his brother, John, moved to Calvert County, Maryland in 1675 he became associated with him in the operation of, his vessel and adopted a seafaring life. In 1684 he came into possession of a portion of his father’s lands called “Selby Clifts,” this tract originally contained 300 acres, by 1690 all of this tract was in possession of Francis Billingsley, his brother, with no deed to show how obtained. Edward appears to have devoted all his time and energy to the sea. He married prior to 1687 Anne born Maryland 16-. He had two-living sons in 1692 when his brother Francis made his will and makes provision that in case his daughters die without issue certain land is to go to “the eldest son of my brother, Edward.” Edward died intestate in 1708 and left his widow in poor circumstances. She married (2) in 1709 Philemon Smith, he died Mar. 1712-13, dated his will 6 Mar. 1712-13 and it was probated 27 Mar. 1713, wife Anne named as executrix and sole legatee to all estate. No children by second marriage. She moved to Virginia with her son and was deceased before 1728.