20. Richard Gorsuch (John6, Thomas5, Charles4). Probably born as early as 1765, His father deeded him in 1786, Charles's Mistake, 100 acres, on Beaver Dam Run (Balto. Deeds W.G., N.N., 405). He was apparently in Kentucky in 1802 (idem W.G. No. 73, 610), but was later in Baltimore County again. The land records show he purchased numerous tracts in the upper part of Baltimore County. His will dated April 9th, 1829 and proved May 15th, 1834 names no children but refers to a grandson Robert Gorsuch whom he appoints executor, but whose appointment he revoked in a codicil. He divides most of his lands among his nieces and nephews, naming Robert Gorsuch, Elizabeth Hutchins, Harriet Perkins, Maria Dew, Sarah Gorsuch, and July Ann Beckett, children of his brother Robert Gorsuch; he also names Jerit (Gerard) Gorsuch and Sarah Dew children of his brother Nicholas Gorsuch.
