Edward Edelen, son of Richard and Elizabeth Edelen, was born about 1676 in St. Mary's County, inasmuch as in 1730 he declared himself to be about 54 years of age. By his father's will he inherited a portion of "Dublin", where he established his dwelling-plantation and which in 1695 became incorporated in the new county of Prince Georges.
About 1707 he married Elizabeth, the widow of Moses Jones, of Prince Georges County, and the daughter of Thomas and Anne Jenkins, of Charles County. Moses Jones died in 1706, and left besides his widow six minor children -- John, Thomas, Notley, Jane, Anne, and Elizabeth. The tracts "Thomas Chance" and "Pinner" held by Edward Edelen at his death were formerly a part of the estate of Moses Jones.
In 1708 Edward Edelen "who marryed Elizabeth the executrix of Moses Jones" petitioned the court to pass his account upon the estate. It seems as if the estate was not settled until many years thereafter. In April 1715 he submitted an account, and others in May 1725, and December 1726.
At an account filed on May 7, 1727, it distinctively states "Edward Edelen who married the relict of Moses Jones". He accounted for a disbursement to "Christopher Edelen who married the said Jones' daughter" as well as one to "Robert Innis who married another daughter". The balance due the heirs on that date was 13 shillings and 5 pence.
Thomas Jenkins, the father of Elizabeth Jones-Edelen, died in 1727, and bequeathed his daughter Elizabeth Edelen a portion of the personal estate. At the final account on April 28, 1731, it was shown that the estate had been overpaid by the executors, Edward Jenkins and William Jenkins, "who were the executors of Ann Jenkins who was the executrix of Thomas Jenkins".
At this time it was also shown that the wife of Edward Edelen was deceased and that her share of her father's estate was paid to "James Edelen one of the said Elizabeth Edelen's children" and to "Samuel Queen husband to Sarah Queen daughter of Elizabeth Edelen".
In 1726 Edward Edelen was the administrator of the estate of Christopher Scaines, at which time Peter Dent and John Stoddert were his bondsmen. On August 17, 1727, he and Edward Jenkins signed the bond of Susannah Jenkins, the administratrix of George Jenkins. On September 13, 1742, he and Walter Pye signed the bond of Edward Pye, the administrator of Walter Pye. And on January 28, 1745/6, he and William Neale, Jr., signed the bond of Mary Neale, the executrix of Benjamin Neale.
On July 10, 1713, Edward Edelen, of Prince Georges County, purchased from Richard Edelen and Sarah his wife "Thomas Chance" which had been purchased at one time from John Hawkins. John Rozer and J. Lemon were the witnesses.
On February 15, 1719, Thomas Jenkins, of Charles County, yeoman, and Anne his wife conveyed to Edward Edelen, of Prince Georges County, carpenter, for the love which they held for their daughter, Elizabeth Edelen, wife of said Edward, "Pinnar" in Prince Georges County, which had been patented by George Shenst and assigned to Thomas Jenkins on November 20, 1674. It adjoined "Locust Thickett". The witnesses were William Machenchie, Robert Hanson, and Thomas Stone.
On June 15, 1728, Edward Edelen assigned to James Reed, of Prince Georges County, a portion of "Calvert Manor", lying on Ackakick Branch. On March 21, 1736/7, Edward Edelen, planter, assigned "Pinner" of 200 acres at Piscataway to Edward Pye to be held in trust for Henry Queen until he arrived at majority. John Addison and Charles Willett witnessed the trust.
Edward Edelen, of Prince Georges County, Gent., on October 9, 1741, leased a portion of "Calvert Manor" to Robert Thompson, of Charles County, for the consideration of rent. The witnesses were Thomas Marshall, Thomas Owen, and Thomas Bates.
On February 24, 1742/3, Edward Edelen, Gent., deeded to Joseph Noble, Gent., a portion of "Littleworth", lying in Piscataway Town. The witnesses were Peter Dent and John Hawkins, Jr. On the same day, he deeded to Edward Pye for one shilling a lot in Piscataway Town. On July 15, 1749, he conveyed to John Baynes for a consideration of L8 a lot in Piscataway, being a portion of "Littleworth". Henry Queen and Charles Blandford were the witnesses. On March 6, 1753/4, he assigned a portion of "Calvert alias Elizabeth Manor" to Ignatius Wheeler. Peter Dent and George Fraser were the witnesses.
According to the Debt Books, Edward Edelen in 1755, the last year before his death, paid quit rent on the following tracts: "St. Thomas' Chance" of 100 acres, "Little Ease" of 140 acres, "Littleworth" of 28 acres, "No Name" of 300 acres, and "Never Fear" of 15 acres. In addition he paid rent on "Pinner" of 200 acres which was being held for his grandson Henry Queen.
Edward Edelen made his will on February 22, 1745, but the latter was not admitted to probate until March 30, 1756. His son James was devised "Thomas Chance" of 200 acres, "Little Ease" of 140 acres, and "Littleworth" of 29 acres. He left his brother Christopher that portion of "Dublin" upon which Christopher was then living. He bequeathed his daughter Sarah Pye L15, and devised his grandson Henry Queen "Pinner", but in the event that Henry died without issue then to Henry's sisters Catherine and Sarah. Numerous slaves and other personalty, including silver plate, were bequeathed to the following grandchildren: Catherine Edelen, Edward Edelen, Elizabeth Edelen, Mary Edelen, Salome Edelen, Walter Pye, and Margaret Pye.
