Person:Margaret Chiswell (2)

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Margaret Chiswell
d.1864
  • HHenry YoungAbt 1792 - 1856
  • WMargaret Chiswell1798 - 1864
m. 30 Jan 1823
Facts and Events
Name Margaret Chiswell
Gender Female
Birth? 14 Nov 1798 Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Marriage 30 Jan 1823 Maryland, United Statesto Henry Young
Death? 1864

Research notes

  • Henry built his home East Oaks on property left to him by his father.
  • In 1850 Henry and Margaret were living in Medleys and Henry was a farmer with real estate worth $10,000. Henry owned ten horse, seven milk cows, 41 sheep, 69 swine and 33 cattle. He grew wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, beans and peas.
  • After Henry's death, Margaret asserted her dower right to East Oaks and remained in possession of the house and 120 acres.
  • In 1860 Margaret was living with her son Henry in Medleys.