Archibald Edmondstone, first of the family in America, patented land 1689 and married soon after Jane daughter of Ninian Beall. He patented various extensive tracts in Prince George County, which included land in Frederick, Montgomery and Washington Counties. He succeeded his father-in-law as Commander of Prince George County Militia and died 1733.--Q 20:50, 27 January 2009 (EST)
