p 139 - Edward Edelen, son of Richard, was born in Charles County. From his father's estate, he received "Truman's Hunting Quarter" in St. Mary's County, 630 acres of "Assington" and 100 acres of "Westwood Lodge", both lying in Charles County. His wife was Susannah, the sister of Clement Wathen.
... Edward Edelen maintained his seat as "Assington" lying in Newport Hundred of Charles County. During the Revolutionary War he subscribed to the patriot's oath, his name appearing upon the returns of His Worshipful John Parnham [needs further research]
According to the Debt Books of Charles County, he first paid quit rents in 1764 as the proprietor of "Edelen's Amendment" of 104 acres, "Westwood Lodge" of 100 acres, "Assington" of 630 acres, and "Simpson's Supply" of 164 acres. He continued to remit rents on these tracts through 1774, with the addition of "Toom Bitt" of 50 acres.
On February 6, 1767, Edward Edelen, Gent. purchased from Gerard Boarman, Gent., "Green's Rest" and a portion of "Boarman's Manor", both tracts lying in Charles County, for a consideration of L100 and 100 pounds of tobacco. Susannah Boarman, wife, waived all dower rights, while the witnesses were John Winter and Robert Horner [Deeds, Liber O no. 3, folios 168, 251, 421]
On August 26, 1767, he bought of Joseph Jameson, of Charles County, for L21 "Hall's Lot", adjoining the lands of the said Joseph Jameson and Benjamin Jameson in Zachia Swamp. Anne Jameson, wife, gave her consent [Deeds, Liber O no. 3, folios 168, 251, 421] On May 13, 1768, Joseph Jameson granted him by purchase another portion of "Hall's Lott". [Deeds, Liber O no. 3, folios 168, 251, 421]
On July 11, 1772, Edward Edelen, Planter, conveyed "Hall's Lot" to Benjamin Jameson, of Charles County, for a consideratin of L107. His wife, Susannah Edelen, waived dower, while the witnesses were John Winter and John Briscoe. On February 14, 1775, he sold to Benjamin Lusby Corry, Planter, for L40 "Tombit" of 50 acres. Susannah his wife, again waived dower. John Winter and Philip Briscoe witnessed the transfer. [Deeds, Liber V no. 3, folio 17]
He negotiated his will on October 21, 1779, which was admitted to probate on March 25, 1780. His wife Susannah was granted during life the dwelling-plantation, being 200 acres of "Asslington", a number of slaves and the water mill. At her death the aforesaid bequests were to revert to this three minor sons - Philip, Joseph and Leonard - who were to attain their majority at the age of 18 years. To sons of this brother (unnamed) and his son Philip, he devised 200 acres of "Asslington" and "Westward Lodge". John received "Green's Rest", and Richard was devised an unnamed tract of land. Edward was willed personalty. Slaves and other personalty were bequeathed to his five daughters, while the four unmarried ones were to have two rooms, one with a fireplace, in the dwelling during their single lives. They were to share equally in the residuary estate. [Wills, Liber A F no. 7, folio 457]
