Benjamin married first, Eleanor Lee (1710-1759) on November 18, 1728 in Charles Co., Maryland.
Benjamin and Eleanor had the following children:
1) John Fendall b. 10-28-1730 Charles Co., MD. d. 4-26-1763 Charles Co., MD.
m. Sarah Alexander (1733-1778).
2) Sarah Fendall b. 2-7-1732 " Potomoe", Charles Co., MD. d. 4-4-1793 "Brookefield", Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Col. Thomas Contee (1729-1793).
3) Philip Richard Fendall I b. 9-30-1734 Charles Co., MD. d. 3-1805
m.1) Sarah Lettice Lee (1734-1761);
m.2) Elizabeth (Steptoe) Lee (1743-1789);
m.3) Mary "Mollie" Lee (1764-1827).
4) Josias Fendall III b. 9-19-1737 Charles Co., MD. d. 5-23-1780. (no further information).
5) Benjamin Fendall II b. 1-26-1739 Charles Co., MD. d. 2-26-1786 Charles Co., MD.
m. Mary Truman Stoddert (1744-1807).
6) Rev. Henry Fendall b. 1-1-1742 Charles Co., MD. d. Virginia (no further information).
7) Elizabeth Fendall b. 12-5-1744 Charles Co., MD. (died 4-20-1751).
8) Thomas Fendall b. 5-20-1747 Charles Co., MD. (died 10-14-1748).
9) Samuel Fendall b. 3-15-1749 Charles Co., MD. d. 1791
m. ? Stubblefield.
10) Elizabeth Ann Fendall b. ca. 1752 Charles Co., MD. d. 1828 Charles Co., MD.
m. Stephen Cawood (1724-1810).
Benjamin married second, Priscilla (Magruder) Covington Hawkins (1714-1763) after 1759 in Charles Co., Maryland.
Priscilla had the following step children:
1) Rebeckah Covington b. ca. 1733 Aquasco, Prince George's Co., MD. d. Calvert Co., MD.
m. Col. Benjamin Mackall, Jr. (1723-1795).
2) Levin Covington b. 1735 Aquasco, Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Susanna Magruder (1748-1794).
3) Giles Blizzard Hawkins b. 11-27-1732 Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
4) John Stone Hawkins b. 7-18-1734 King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD. d. 1-21-1764 Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Elizabeth Skinner.
5) Ann Fraser Hawkins b. 10-3-1736 Prince George's Co., MD. (died 1738 MD.).
6) Elizabeth Lawrence Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
7) Susanna Fraser Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. d. ca. 1800
m. Capt. William Bayly, Jr. (ca. 1742-1824).
8) George Fraser Hawkins, Sr. b. ca. 1741 King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD. d. 9-13-1785 Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Susannah Trueman Somervell (ca. 1750-1790).
9) Alexander Thomas Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
10) Mary Elinor Hawkins b. ca. 1746 Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information)
He was styled "Benjamin Fendall, Esq." in the records, was high sheriff of Charles Co., Maryland in 1733, and clerk of the Charles County Court from March 1752 to June 1756. On top of his plantation named, " Potomack", Benjamin also had several other properties. He inherited from his father "Clivedon Hall", and "Batten's Clifts" in Charles County.
Benjamin maintained "Clivedon Hall", as well as owning a profitable bake house and store at nearby Allen's Fresh, and two mills built there by John Allen in 1674. It is probable that Benjamin renamed this estate "Potomack", and was his chief dwelling estate. "Clivedon" was near "Blenheim", which was the estate owned by his father-in-law, Capt. Philip Lee, Sr., Hon., Esq. (1681-1744).
" Batten's Clifts" consisted of approximately 550 acres at the time. The Clifton Manor Development on Maryland Route 301, approximately twelve miles below La Plata, is on the site of the old homestead. Benjamin sold 166 ½ acres of "Batten's Clifts", along with 120 lbs. to Henry Thompson on July 31, 1749. In return, he received 130 ½ acres of " Three Brothers". "Three Brothers" was adjacent to "Batten's Clifts", on the east side of the Potomac River. This did not include a ½ acre where Thompson graves were positioned. He also owned 150 acres of " Hussey's Discovery", Charles Co., Maryland. In other transactions of interest, Gen. George Washington (1732-1799) purchased some slaves from Benjamin, on July 31, 1761.
The following transcribed notice appeared in a Charles County newspaper:
-Charles County in Maryland, July 2, 1739
"Ran away from the subscriber, the first of this instant, a servant man, named John Headford. An Englishman, middle aged, of a middle stature, brown complexion, and short black hair: He had on, when he went away, a dark collored cloth coat, lined with blue shalloon, a dark colored pair of cloth breeches, trim'd with brass buttons, a pair of grey worsted stockings, a pair of dark green ditto, an old castor hat, two white dowlas shirts, and two pair of oznabrig trawsers: On the side of his arms is represented, Our Savior upon the cross between two theieves; and on the other; the image of Adam and Eve: He professes himself a cook, and delights in relating his pretended transactions. He is supposed to have taken a canoe, and is got over to Virginia. It's also thought he will profess himself a seaman, having oftain said as much. Whoever takes up the said servant, and conveys him to his master, or to Capt. John Hooe, in Stafford County in Virginia shall have a pistole reward, besides what the law allows".
-Benjamin Fendall
Benjamin also took up an ad in the Maryland Gazette, on November 15, 1749, describing his ferry:
"The subscriber keeps at the Landing where Thompson formerly kept Ferry, on Potowmack River, opposite to Capt. John Hooe's, a choice large new Ferry-Boat, with able and skilful hands; where all Gentlemen and others, who have occasion to cross, to Virginia, may depend on being expeditiously ferry'd over the said River; and doubt not but every Person who passes over the said Ferry will allow it to be the safest and best on this Part of Potowmack.
-Benj. Fendall
N.B. The River has been measured from Capt. Hooe's to the said Landing, and found two Miles only. The Ferriage for Man and Horse - 5s. Paper; or 4s. Silver."
* Note: Capt. John Hooe's (1704-1766) estate was called " Barnesfield", which was passed down from Col. Rice Hooe III (1660-1726). John married Anne Fowke Alexander (ca. 1710), daughter of Maj. Robert Alexander II (1688-1735) and Anne Fowke (ca. 1689-1739). Hooe is pronounced like the garden instrument hoe.
Benjamin submitted a notice that appeared in the Maryland Gazette, on October 20, 1763, in which he advertised his Mill, on " Allens Fresh" (on the Wicomico River) for sale. He mentioned that the mill had a brick bake-house 30 by 16 feet in which the large stones were of the best Cullen Grit, and draws 150 pounds of ship bread at a drought (draft). The hearth of the oven was laid with fine stone from Britain. It included a kiln for drying malt, a two-story granary, and houses for a miller and a baker. It is also mentioned that the mill is near a navel office, on a dam at the head of the Wicomico River, where the ships are obliged to stop. This was used by ships to supply themselves with biscuits on their return voyages.
Benjamin died in 1764, requesting that he be interred in "my burying place in my garden by my dear and well beloved first wife and those of my children which it has pleased the Almighty to take from me". He left an estate which included 30 slaves, two servants, and a large and well-furnished dwelling house with at least six fireplaces and a separate kitchen. In addition to silver, silks and fine china, Fendall's inventory included such luxury items as a tall case clock and a secretary desk with glass doors. Among other furnishings were "2 marble slabs with iron frames" (presumably pier tables), canopied beds with trundles, and two corner cupboards with glass doors, one mahogany and the other painted.
The bulk of Benjamin's real and personal property, not including previous gifts to his children, was sold between 1764 and 1766 to settle his estate. The most valuable lands and household furnishings were purchased by his son Philip Richard Fendall I, Esq. (1734-1805), to whom Benjamin had previously made a gift of the principal part of the plantation.
Benjamin and Eleanor had the following children:
1) John Fendall b. 10-28-1730 Charles Co., MD. d. 4-26-1763 Charles Co., MD.
m. Sarah Alexander (1733-1778).
2) Sarah Fendall b. 2-7-1732 " Potomoe", Charles Co., MD. d. 4-4-1793 "Brookefield", Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Col. Thomas Contee (1729-1793).
3) Philip Richard Fendall I b. 9-30-1734 Charles Co., MD. d. 3-1805
m.1) Sarah Lettice Lee (1734-1761);
m.2) Elizabeth (Steptoe) Lee (1743-1789);
m.3) Mary "Mollie" Lee (1764-1827).
4) Josias Fendall III b. 9-19-1737 Charles Co., MD. d. 5-23-1780. (no further information).
5) Benjamin Fendall II b. 1-26-1739 Charles Co., MD. d. 2-26-1786 Charles Co., MD.
m. Mary Truman Stoddert (1744-1807).
6) Rev. Henry Fendall b. 1-1-1742 Charles Co., MD. d. Virginia (no further information).
7) Elizabeth Fendall b. 12-5-1744 Charles Co., MD. (died 4-20-1751).
8) Thomas Fendall b. 5-20-1747 Charles Co., MD. (died 10-14-1748).
9) Samuel Fendall b. 3-15-1749 Charles Co., MD. d. 1791
m. ? Stubblefield.
10) Elizabeth Ann Fendall b. ca. 1752 Charles Co., MD. d. 1828 Charles Co., MD.
m. Stephen Cawood (1724-1810).
Benjamin married second, Priscilla (Magruder) Covington Hawkins (1714-1763) after 1759 in Charles Co., Maryland.
Priscilla had the following step children:
1) Rebeckah Covington b. ca. 1733 Aquasco, Prince George's Co., MD. d. Calvert Co., MD.
m. Col. Benjamin Mackall, Jr. (1723-1795).
2) Levin Covington b. 1735 Aquasco, Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Susanna Magruder (1748-1794).
3) Giles Blizzard Hawkins b. 11-27-1732 Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
4) John Stone Hawkins b. 7-18-1734 King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD. d. 1-21-1764 Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Elizabeth Skinner.
5) Ann Fraser Hawkins b. 10-3-1736 Prince George's Co., MD. (died 1738 MD.).
6) Elizabeth Lawrence Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
7) Susanna Fraser Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. d. ca. 1800
m. Capt. William Bayly, Jr. (ca. 1742-1824).
8) George Fraser Hawkins, Sr. b. ca. 1741 King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD. d. 9-13-1785 Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Susannah Trueman Somervell (ca. 1750-1790).
9) Alexander Thomas Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
10) Mary Elinor Hawkins b. ca. 1746 Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information)
He was styled "Benjamin Fendall, Esq." in the records, was high sheriff of Charles Co., Maryland in 1733, and clerk of the Charles County Court from March 1752 to June 1756. On top of his plantation named, " Potomack", Benjamin also had several other properties. He inherited from his father "Clivedon Hall", and "Batten's Clifts" in Charles County.
Benjamin maintained "Clivedon Hall", as well as owning a profitable bake house and store at nearby Allen's Fresh, and two mills built there by John Allen in 1674. It is probable that Benjamin renamed this estate "Potomack", and was his chief dwelling estate. "Clivedon" was near "Blenheim", which was the estate owned by his father-in-law, Capt. Philip Lee, Sr., Hon., Esq. (1681-1744).
" Batten's Clifts" consisted of approximately 550 acres at the time. The Clifton Manor Development on Maryland Route 301, approximately twelve miles below La Plata, is on the site of the old homestead. Benjamin sold 166 ½ acres of "Batten's Clifts", along with 120 lbs. to Henry Thompson on July 31, 1749. In return, he received 130 ½ acres of " Three Brothers". "Three Brothers" was adjacent to "Batten's Clifts", on the east side of the Potomac River. This did not include a ½ acre where Thompson graves were positioned. He also owned 150 acres of " Hussey's Discovery", Charles Co., Maryland. In other transactions of interest, Gen. George Washington (1732-1799) purchased some slaves from Benjamin, on July 31, 1761.
The following transcribed notice appeared in a Charles County newspaper:
-Charles County in Maryland, July 2, 1739
"Ran away from the subscriber, the first of this instant, a servant man, named John Headford. An Englishman, middle aged, of a middle stature, brown complexion, and short black hair: He had on, when he went away, a dark collored cloth coat, lined with blue shalloon, a dark colored pair of cloth breeches, trim'd with brass buttons, a pair of grey worsted stockings, a pair of dark green ditto, an old castor hat, two white dowlas shirts, and two pair of oznabrig trawsers: On the side of his arms is represented, Our Savior upon the cross between two theieves; and on the other; the image of Adam and Eve: He professes himself a cook, and delights in relating his pretended transactions. He is supposed to have taken a canoe, and is got over to Virginia. It's also thought he will profess himself a seaman, having oftain said as much. Whoever takes up the said servant, and conveys him to his master, or to Capt. John Hooe, in Stafford County in Virginia shall have a pistole reward, besides what the law allows".
-Benjamin Fendall
Benjamin also took up an ad in the Maryland Gazette, on November 15, 1749, describing his ferry:
"The subscriber keeps at the Landing where Thompson formerly kept Ferry, on Potowmack River, opposite to Capt. John Hooe's, a choice large new Ferry-Boat, with able and skilful hands; where all Gentlemen and others, who have occasion to cross, to Virginia, may depend on being expeditiously ferry'd over the said River; and doubt not but every Person who passes over the said Ferry will allow it to be the safest and best on this Part of Potowmack.
-Benj. Fendall
N.B. The River has been measured from Capt. Hooe's to the said Landing, and found two Miles only. The Ferriage for Man and Horse - 5s. Paper; or 4s. Silver."
* Note: Capt. John Hooe's (1704-1766) estate was called " Barnesfield", which was passed down from Col. Rice Hooe III (1660-1726). John married Anne Fowke Alexander (ca. 1710), daughter of Maj. Robert Alexander II (1688-1735) and Anne Fowke (ca. 1689-1739). Hooe is pronounced like the garden instrument hoe.
Benjamin submitted a notice that appeared in the Maryland Gazette, on October 20, 1763, in which he advertised his Mill, on " Allens Fresh" (on the Wicomico River) for sale. He mentioned that the mill had a brick bake-house 30 by 16 feet in which the large stones were of the best Cullen Grit, and draws 150 pounds of ship bread at a drought (draft). The hearth of the oven was laid with fine stone from Britain. It included a kiln for drying malt, a two-story granary, and houses for a miller and a baker. It is also mentioned that the mill is near a navel office, on a dam at the head of the Wicomico River, where the ships are obliged to stop. This was used by ships to supply themselves with biscuits on their return voyages.
Benjamin died in 1764, requesting that he be interred in "my burying place in my garden by my dear and well beloved first wife and those of my children which it has pleased the Almighty to take from me". He left an estate which included 30 slaves, two servants, and a large and well-furnished dwelling house with at least six fireplaces and a separate kitchen. In addition to silver, silks and fine china, Fendall's inventory included such luxury items as a tall case clock and a secretary desk with glass doors. Among other furnishings were "2 marble slabs with iron frames" (presumably pier tables), canopied beds with trundles, and two corner cupboards with glass doors, one mahogany and the other painted.
The bulk of Benjamin's real and personal property, not including previous gifts to his children, was sold between 1764 and 1766 to settle his estate. The most valuable lands and household furnishings were purchased by his son Philip Richard Fendall I, Esq. (1734-1805), to whom Benjamin had previously made a gift of the principal part of the plantation.
Benjamin married first, Eleanor Lee (1710-1759) on November 18, 1728 in Charles Co., Maryland.
Benjamin and Eleanor had the following children:
1) John Fendall b. 10-28-1730 Charles Co., MD. d. 4-26-1763 Charles Co., MD.
m. Sarah Alexander (1733-1778).
2) Sarah Fendall b. 2-7-1732 " Potomoe", Charles Co., MD. d. 4-4-1793 "Brookefield", Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Col. Thomas Contee (1729-1793).
3) Philip Richard Fendall I b. 9-30-1734 Charles Co., MD. d. 3-1805
m.1) Sarah Lettice Lee (1734-1761);
m.2) Elizabeth (Steptoe) Lee (1743-1789);
m.3) Mary "Mollie" Lee (1764-1827).
4) Josias Fendall III b. 9-19-1737 Charles Co., MD. d. 5-23-1780. (no further information).
5) Benjamin Fendall II b. 1-26-1739 Charles Co., MD. d. 2-26-1786 Charles Co., MD.
m. Mary Truman Stoddert (1744-1807).
6) Rev. Henry Fendall b. 1-1-1742 Charles Co., MD. d. Virginia (no further information).
7) Elizabeth Fendall b. 12-5-1744 Charles Co., MD. (died 4-20-1751).
8) Thomas Fendall b. 5-20-1747 Charles Co., MD. (died 10-14-1748).
9) Samuel Fendall b. 3-15-1749 Charles Co., MD. d. 1791
m. ? Stubblefield.
10) Elizabeth Ann Fendall b. ca. 1752 Charles Co., MD. d. 1828 Charles Co., MD.
m. Stephen Cawood (1724-1810).
Benjamin married second, Priscilla (Magruder) Covington Hawkins (1714-1763) after 1759 in Charles Co., Maryland.
Priscilla had the following step children:
1) Rebeckah Covington b. ca. 1733 Aquasco, Prince George's Co., MD. d. Calvert Co., MD.
m. Col. Benjamin Mackall, Jr. (1723-1795).
2) Levin Covington b. 1735 Aquasco, Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Susanna Magruder (1748-1794).
3) Giles Blizzard Hawkins b. 11-27-1732 Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
4) John Stone Hawkins b. 7-18-1734 King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD. d. 1-21-1764 Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Elizabeth Skinner.
5) Ann Fraser Hawkins b. 10-3-1736 Prince George's Co., MD. (died 1738 MD.).
6) Elizabeth Lawrence Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
7) Susanna Fraser Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. d. ca. 1800
m. Capt. William Bayly, Jr. (ca. 1742-1824).
8) George Fraser Hawkins, Sr. b. ca. 1741 King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD. d. 9-13-1785 Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Susannah Trueman Somervell (ca. 1750-1790).
9) Alexander Thomas Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
10) Mary Elinor Hawkins b. ca. 1746 Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information)
He was styled "Benjamin Fendall, Esq." in the records, was high sheriff of Charles Co., Maryland in 1733, and clerk of the Charles County Court from March 1752 to June 1756. On top of his plantation named, " Potomack", Benjamin also had several other properties. He inherited from his father "Clivedon Hall", and "Batten's Clifts" in Charles County.
Benjamin maintained "Clivedon Hall", as well as owning a profitable bake house and store at nearby Allen's Fresh, and two mills built there by John Allen in 1674. It is probable that Benjamin renamed this estate "Potomack", and was his chief dwelling estate. "Clivedon" was near "Blenheim", which was the estate owned by his father-in-law, Capt. Philip Lee, Sr., Hon., Esq. (1681-1744).
" Batten's Clifts" consisted of approximately 550 acres at the time. The Clifton Manor Development on Maryland Route 301, approximately twelve miles below La Plata, is on the site of the old homestead. Benjamin sold 166 ½ acres of "Batten's Clifts", along with 120 lbs. to Henry Thompson on July 31, 1749. In return, he received 130 ½ acres of " Three Brothers". "Three Brothers" was adjacent to "Batten's Clifts", on the east side of the Potomac River. This did not include a ½ acre where Thompson graves were positioned. He also owned 150 acres of " Hussey's Discovery", Charles Co., Maryland. In other transactions of interest, Gen. George Washington (1732-1799) purchased some slaves from Benjamin, on July 31, 1761.
The following transcribed notice appeared in a Charles County newspaper:
-Charles County in Maryland, July 2, 1739
"Ran away from the subscriber, the first of this instant, a servant man, named John Headford. An Englishman, middle aged, of a middle stature, brown complexion, and short black hair: He had on, when he went away, a dark collored cloth coat, lined with blue shalloon, a dark colored pair of cloth breeches, trim'd with brass buttons, a pair of grey worsted stockings, a pair of dark green ditto, an old castor hat, two white dowlas shirts, and two pair of oznabrig trawsers: On the side of his arms is represented, Our Savior upon the cross between two theieves; and on the other; the image of Adam and Eve: He professes himself a cook, and delights in relating his pretended transactions. He is supposed to have taken a canoe, and is got over to Virginia. It's also thought he will profess himself a seaman, having oftain said as much. Whoever takes up the said servant, and conveys him to his master, or to Capt. John Hooe, in Stafford County in Virginia shall have a pistole reward, besides what the law allows".
-Benjamin Fendall
Benjamin also took up an ad in the Maryland Gazette, on November 15, 1749, describing his ferry:
"The subscriber keeps at the Landing where Thompson formerly kept Ferry, on Potowmack River, opposite to Capt. John Hooe's, a choice large new Ferry-Boat, with able and skilful hands; where all Gentlemen and others, who have occasion to cross, to Virginia, may depend on being expeditiously ferry'd over the said River; and doubt not but every Person who passes over the said Ferry will allow it to be the safest and best on this Part of Potowmack.
-Benj. Fendall
N.B. The River has been measured from Capt. Hooe's to the said Landing, and found two Miles only. The Ferriage for Man and Horse - 5s. Paper; or 4s. Silver."
* Note: Capt. John Hooe's (1704-1766) estate was called " Barnesfield", which was passed down from Col. Rice Hooe III (1660-1726). John married Anne Fowke Alexander (ca. 1710), daughter of Maj. Robert Alexander II (1688-1735) and Anne Fowke (ca. 1689-1739). Hooe is pronounced like the garden instrument hoe.
Benjamin submitted a notice that appeared in the Maryland Gazette, on October 20, 1763, in which he advertised his Mill, on " Allens Fresh" (on the Wicomico River) for sale. He mentioned that the mill had a brick bake-house 30 by 16 feet in which the large stones were of the best Cullen Grit, and draws 150 pounds of ship bread at a drought (draft). The hearth of the oven was laid with fine stone from Britain. It included a kiln for drying malt, a two-story granary, and houses for a miller and a baker. It is also mentioned that the mill is near a navel office, on a dam at the head of the Wicomico River, where the ships are obliged to stop. This was used by ships to supply themselves with biscuits on their return voyages.
Benjamin died in 1764, requesting that he be interred in "my burying place in my garden by my dear and well beloved first wife and those of my children which it has pleased the Almighty to take from me". He left an estate which included 30 slaves, two servants, and a large and well-furnished dwelling house with at least six fireplaces and a separate kitchen. In addition to silver, silks and fine china, Fendall's inventory included such luxury items as a tall case clock and a secretary desk with glass doors. Among other furnishings were "2 marble slabs with iron frames" (presumably pier tables), canopied beds with trundles, and two corner cupboards with glass doors, one mahogany and the other painted.
The bulk of Benjamin's real and personal property, not including previous gifts to his children, was sold between 1764 and 1766 to settle his estate. The most valuable lands and household furnishings were purchased by his son Philip Richard Fendall I, Esq. (1734-1805), to whom Benjamin had previously made a gift of the principal part of the plantation.
Benjamin and Eleanor had the following children:
1) John Fendall b. 10-28-1730 Charles Co., MD. d. 4-26-1763 Charles Co., MD.
m. Sarah Alexander (1733-1778).
2) Sarah Fendall b. 2-7-1732 " Potomoe", Charles Co., MD. d. 4-4-1793 "Brookefield", Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Col. Thomas Contee (1729-1793).
3) Philip Richard Fendall I b. 9-30-1734 Charles Co., MD. d. 3-1805
m.1) Sarah Lettice Lee (1734-1761);
m.2) Elizabeth (Steptoe) Lee (1743-1789);
m.3) Mary "Mollie" Lee (1764-1827).
4) Josias Fendall III b. 9-19-1737 Charles Co., MD. d. 5-23-1780. (no further information).
5) Benjamin Fendall II b. 1-26-1739 Charles Co., MD. d. 2-26-1786 Charles Co., MD.
m. Mary Truman Stoddert (1744-1807).
6) Rev. Henry Fendall b. 1-1-1742 Charles Co., MD. d. Virginia (no further information).
7) Elizabeth Fendall b. 12-5-1744 Charles Co., MD. (died 4-20-1751).
8) Thomas Fendall b. 5-20-1747 Charles Co., MD. (died 10-14-1748).
9) Samuel Fendall b. 3-15-1749 Charles Co., MD. d. 1791
m. ? Stubblefield.
10) Elizabeth Ann Fendall b. ca. 1752 Charles Co., MD. d. 1828 Charles Co., MD.
m. Stephen Cawood (1724-1810).
Benjamin married second, Priscilla (Magruder) Covington Hawkins (1714-1763) after 1759 in Charles Co., Maryland.
Priscilla had the following step children:
1) Rebeckah Covington b. ca. 1733 Aquasco, Prince George's Co., MD. d. Calvert Co., MD.
m. Col. Benjamin Mackall, Jr. (1723-1795).
2) Levin Covington b. 1735 Aquasco, Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Susanna Magruder (1748-1794).
3) Giles Blizzard Hawkins b. 11-27-1732 Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
4) John Stone Hawkins b. 7-18-1734 King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD. d. 1-21-1764 Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Elizabeth Skinner.
5) Ann Fraser Hawkins b. 10-3-1736 Prince George's Co., MD. (died 1738 MD.).
6) Elizabeth Lawrence Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
7) Susanna Fraser Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. d. ca. 1800
m. Capt. William Bayly, Jr. (ca. 1742-1824).
8) George Fraser Hawkins, Sr. b. ca. 1741 King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., MD. d. 9-13-1785 Prince George's Co., MD.
m. Susannah Trueman Somervell (ca. 1750-1790).
9) Alexander Thomas Hawkins b. Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information).
10) Mary Elinor Hawkins b. ca. 1746 Prince George's Co., MD. (no further information)
He was styled "Benjamin Fendall, Esq." in the records, was high sheriff of Charles Co., Maryland in 1733, and clerk of the Charles County Court from March 1752 to June 1756. On top of his plantation named, " Potomack", Benjamin also had several other properties. He inherited from his father "Clivedon Hall", and "Batten's Clifts" in Charles County.
Benjamin maintained "Clivedon Hall", as well as owning a profitable bake house and store at nearby Allen's Fresh, and two mills built there by John Allen in 1674. It is probable that Benjamin renamed this estate "Potomack", and was his chief dwelling estate. "Clivedon" was near "Blenheim", which was the estate owned by his father-in-law, Capt. Philip Lee, Sr., Hon., Esq. (1681-1744).
" Batten's Clifts" consisted of approximately 550 acres at the time. The Clifton Manor Development on Maryland Route 301, approximately twelve miles below La Plata, is on the site of the old homestead. Benjamin sold 166 ½ acres of "Batten's Clifts", along with 120 lbs. to Henry Thompson on July 31, 1749. In return, he received 130 ½ acres of " Three Brothers". "Three Brothers" was adjacent to "Batten's Clifts", on the east side of the Potomac River. This did not include a ½ acre where Thompson graves were positioned. He also owned 150 acres of " Hussey's Discovery", Charles Co., Maryland. In other transactions of interest, Gen. George Washington (1732-1799) purchased some slaves from Benjamin, on July 31, 1761.
The following transcribed notice appeared in a Charles County newspaper:
-Charles County in Maryland, July 2, 1739
"Ran away from the subscriber, the first of this instant, a servant man, named John Headford. An Englishman, middle aged, of a middle stature, brown complexion, and short black hair: He had on, when he went away, a dark collored cloth coat, lined with blue shalloon, a dark colored pair of cloth breeches, trim'd with brass buttons, a pair of grey worsted stockings, a pair of dark green ditto, an old castor hat, two white dowlas shirts, and two pair of oznabrig trawsers: On the side of his arms is represented, Our Savior upon the cross between two theieves; and on the other; the image of Adam and Eve: He professes himself a cook, and delights in relating his pretended transactions. He is supposed to have taken a canoe, and is got over to Virginia. It's also thought he will profess himself a seaman, having oftain said as much. Whoever takes up the said servant, and conveys him to his master, or to Capt. John Hooe, in Stafford County in Virginia shall have a pistole reward, besides what the law allows".
-Benjamin Fendall
Benjamin also took up an ad in the Maryland Gazette, on November 15, 1749, describing his ferry:
"The subscriber keeps at the Landing where Thompson formerly kept Ferry, on Potowmack River, opposite to Capt. John Hooe's, a choice large new Ferry-Boat, with able and skilful hands; where all Gentlemen and others, who have occasion to cross, to Virginia, may depend on being expeditiously ferry'd over the said River; and doubt not but every Person who passes over the said Ferry will allow it to be the safest and best on this Part of Potowmack.
-Benj. Fendall
N.B. The River has been measured from Capt. Hooe's to the said Landing, and found two Miles only. The Ferriage for Man and Horse - 5s. Paper; or 4s. Silver."
* Note: Capt. John Hooe's (1704-1766) estate was called " Barnesfield", which was passed down from Col. Rice Hooe III (1660-1726). John married Anne Fowke Alexander (ca. 1710), daughter of Maj. Robert Alexander II (1688-1735) and Anne Fowke (ca. 1689-1739). Hooe is pronounced like the garden instrument hoe.
Benjamin submitted a notice that appeared in the Maryland Gazette, on October 20, 1763, in which he advertised his Mill, on " Allens Fresh" (on the Wicomico River) for sale. He mentioned that the mill had a brick bake-house 30 by 16 feet in which the large stones were of the best Cullen Grit, and draws 150 pounds of ship bread at a drought (draft). The hearth of the oven was laid with fine stone from Britain. It included a kiln for drying malt, a two-story granary, and houses for a miller and a baker. It is also mentioned that the mill is near a navel office, on a dam at the head of the Wicomico River, where the ships are obliged to stop. This was used by ships to supply themselves with biscuits on their return voyages.
Benjamin died in 1764, requesting that he be interred in "my burying place in my garden by my dear and well beloved first wife and those of my children which it has pleased the Almighty to take from me". He left an estate which included 30 slaves, two servants, and a large and well-furnished dwelling house with at least six fireplaces and a separate kitchen. In addition to silver, silks and fine china, Fendall's inventory included such luxury items as a tall case clock and a secretary desk with glass doors. Among other furnishings were "2 marble slabs with iron frames" (presumably pier tables), canopied beds with trundles, and two corner cupboards with glass doors, one mahogany and the other painted.
The bulk of Benjamin's real and personal property, not including previous gifts to his children, was sold between 1764 and 1766 to settle his estate. The most valuable lands and household furnishings were purchased by his son Philip Richard Fendall I, Esq. (1734-1805), to whom Benjamin had previously made a gift of the principal part of the plantation.
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