The Lucketts of Portobacco - Author: Harry Wright Newman

A genealogical history of Samuel Luckett, Gent. Of Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland, and some of his descendants, with a sketch of the allied family of Offutt, of Prince Georges County, Maryland.

Bibliographic Information: Newman, Harry W. The Lucketts of Portobacco. Washington, D.C.: Harry Wright Newman, 1938.

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LIEUTENANT SAMUEL LUCKETT4 (1756 - 1828)

Samuel Luckett, son of Ignatius and Margaret Luckett, was born, June 12, 1756, in Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland. Before 1775 he married Monica, the daughter of Clement Kennedy.

Children of Samuel and Monica (Kennedy) Luckett

1. William Luckett.

2. Francis H. Luckett.

During July 1776, Samuel Luckett enlisted in Captain John Hoskins Stone's company of the Flying Camp, Smallwood's Regiment, and participated in the early campaigns around New York. He was discharged in Philadelphia early in December and returned to Charles County, where on December 10, he enlisted as a private for three years in the First Maryland Regiment, commanded by Colonel John Hoskins Stone, his former captain. Most of the time, however, he served as sergeant. At the expiration of his enlistment, December 27, 1779, he returned to Charles County, where he later served as ensign and then first lieutenant in the company of Captain Francis Mastin, of the militia. [7]

As early as 1784, Samuel Luckett was a communicant of Durham Parish, and in 1801 he subscribed 7 shillings for support of the rector.

On June 18, 1785, Samuel Luckett conveyed "Frog Nest", of 183 acres and certain articles of personal property to William Cox and Benjamin Benson who were his bondsmen for the inspectorship of the tobacco warehouse at Chickamuxon. On April 18, 1786, Samuel Luckett and Monica his wife sold "Frog Nest", with improvements to Lott Mason for 14,152 pounds of tobacco.

On March 6, 1787, to satisfy a judgment, Samuel Luckett, Planter, mortgaged to Robert Ferguson, Merchant, of Port Tobacco, for œ118/19/--land in Durham Parish consisting of the following tracts--"Luckett's Slipe", "Luckett Hazard", "Luckett's Addition", and "Luckett's Chance", all containing 400 acres which had been willed by his father, Ignatius Luckett. On March 8, two days later, he sold to Henderson, Ferguson & Gibson, Merchants, personal property consisting mostly of household effects.

His first wife died sometime before 1790, inasmuch as the census for that year shows him the head of a household in Charles County, with two boys under the age of sixteen but with no women. He subsequently married Elizabeth Cox, according to the statement of his granddaughter, who was born May 9, 1769, in Charles County.

Children of Samuel and Elizabeth (Cox) Luckett

3. Susannah Luckett married (???) Parnell.

4. Mary Luckett married (???) Elms.

5. Samuel Luckett, born Mar. 2, 1801.

6. John L. Luckett, born May 19, 1803.

7. David Luckett married Sally Ann Creek. q.v.

8. Nancy Luckett, born Jan. 13, 1808, married (???) Creek.

9. Anna Ware Luckett, born June 17, 1811.

On October 20, 1806, Samuel Luckett conveyed to Ignatius Luckett for $250 "Frog Nest", "Slipe", and "Aspinal". This is perhaps the approximate date of his leaving Maryland for Kentucky. In Barren County, that State, during May 1818 he applied for a Revolutionary pension.

He stated in his application that he was crippled in the left shoulder and foot and in the right hip, and was unable to pursue his occupation as farmer. The injuries, he asserted, occurred at Kemble's Farm in New Jersey, when he was constructing quarters for the soldiers.

On October 6, 1825, he received a land grant from the State of Kentucky for 215 acres lying on Seage's Creek in Barren County.

He dated his will April 17, 1828, it being proved in Barren County, in October 1828. He named his wife Elizabeth, and the following children--Anne Ware Luckett, David Luckett, William Luckett, Frances H. Luckett, Samuel Luckett, Susanna Parnell, Polly Elms, John L. Luckett, and Nancy Creek.

LIEUTENANT DAVID LUCKETT4

David Luckett, son of Ignatius and Margaret Luckett, was born in Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County. On January 26, 1780, David Luckett was commissioned an ensign of the Third Maryland Regiment, commanded by Colonel Peter Adams. By April 7, of the same year, he had been promoted to Lieutenant to fill the vacancy caused by the advancement of Alexander Roxborough. He was later transferred to the Second Maryland Regiment, owing to the reorganization of the Army in 1783. Towards the close of the war, he was stationed around Fort Pitt and was engaged in guarding the frontier against Indian attacks. He was in service as late as 1785.8 He was honored with membership in the hereditary Society of the Cincinnati.

After the war he married his cousin, Susannah, the daughter of William and Charity (Middleton) Luckett. The license was secured in Montgomery County on June 28, 1788.

Children of David and Susannah (Luckett) Luckett

1. William Gassan Luckett married Patsey, dau. of Abraham Steel. License Sept. 12, 1816, Shelby Co., Ky.

2. David Lawson Luckett married Huldal, dau. of James Bartlett. License June 17, 1818, Henry Co., Ky.

3. Juliet Luckett married James Simpson. License Nov. 3, 1803, Montg. Co., Md.

4. Catherine Luckett married Greenbury Simpson.

5. Luther Luckett. q.v.

On August 7, 1788, Samuel Luckett, David Luckett, and Lawson Luckett, all of Charles County, "whereas Ignatius Luckett of Charles County, deceased, father to the above three was seized of a portion of Luckett's Addition, portion of Luckett's Hazzard, Luckett's Slipe, and Luckett's Chance by will devised the named tracts for the use of his wife Margaret during her natural life, then to his three sons" agreed to a petition of the landed estate.

On July 1, 1789, David Luckett, of Charles County, Gent., deeded to John Beale Turner for œ500 lot numbered 45 in Port Tobacco. On the same day he deeded another portion of lot 45 to Ignatius Simpson, Innkeeper, of Charles County, that portion adjoining Robert Ferguson's storehouse. Susannah his wife on both deeds waived her dower.

On February 5, 1796, David Luckett, of Montgomery County, purchased from Thomas Noland and Mary Eleanor his wife their share of "Ellis Chance" and "Allision's Adventure" which had been devised by Captain William Luckett in his will to his five daughters. On May 16, same year, Thomas Offut and Elizabeth his wife conveyed to David Luckett their share of the above-named tracts.

On July 1, 1798, David Luckett, of Montgomery County, deeded to Richard Bennett Hall, of Prince Georges County, "Resurvey on Allison Adventure" and a portion of "Pleasant Plains". Susannah Luckett his wife acknowledged the conveyance. David Luckett died in Montgomery County.

On March 19, 1819, Joshua White, of Montgomery County, instituted action in the court of Chancery against William G. Luckett, David L. Luckett, James Simpson and Juliet his wife, and Greenbury Simpson and Catherine his wife, all of Kentucky, for a defective conveyance of certain lands in Montgomery County for which he had paid them $3,112.

On April 5, 1824, the heirs of David Luckett--William G. Luckett, Luther Luckett, David L. Luckett, Juliet Simpson and Catherine Simpson -- all of Kentucky appointed David White, then a member of Congress, from Kentucky, their attorney to negotiate their claims to bounty land in right of their deceased father's services "who died many years ago in Maryland and who was an officer in the Revolution". James Simpson, of Gallatin Co., Kentucky, certified to the rightful heirs. Accordingly, they were granted Bounty Land warrant no. 1086, of 200 acres.

IGNATIUS LUCKETT4

Ignatius Luckett, son of Ignatius and Margaret Luckett, was born in Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland. He served as a private in the Flying Camp and saw active service with that outfit during the early campaigns around New York. He was enlisted by Samuel Jones and passed by William Harrison on July 21, 1776. Like other members of the camp he was discharged at Philadelphia shortly before Christmas. [9]

In Charles County he took the oath of Fidelity and Allegiance to the State of Maryland before "His Worshipful Warren Dent". [10]

He married Anne Clarke. During September 1791, he received œ13/7/5 3/4 from the estate of Mary Clarke, late of Charles County, in rights of his wife Anne Luckett.

In 1795 Ignatius Luckett received through the will of his brother, Lawson, "Luckett's Addition" and "Luckett's Hazard". In 1806 he purchased from his brother, Samuel, "Frog Nest", "Luckett's Second Addition", "Luckett's Hazard", "Slipe", and "Aspinal".

On March 20, 1820, he sold "Luckett's Second Addition" to Isaac Maddox, and on June 21, same year, he sold "Frog Nest" to William R. Maddox, of the District of Columbia.

SAMUEL LUCKETT4

Samuel Luckett, son of William and Susannah Luckett, was born in Charles County. In 1775 he and William Hall were surety for John Maddox, the executor of Jane Gray. He married Elizabeth, the widow of Notley Maddox. On July 27, 1790, "that we Samuel Luckett son of William, and Elizabeth his wife relict of Notley Maddox late of Charles County, deceased, for œ200 released Samuel Tubman all manner of dower right, title, and which the said Elizabeth Luckett now has of land, tenements, and hereditaments which were belonging to the said Notley Maddox during the coverture between him and the said Elizabeth".

IGNATIUS LUCKETT4

Ignatius Luckett, son of John and Eleanor Luckett, was born in Charles County, Maryland. During the March term of the court held in Durham Parish in 1778 as Ignatius Luckett of John he took the oath of allegiance to the State of Maryland. At the first census of Charles County, he had in his household one female and one slave.

RICHARD LUCKETT4 (17-- - 1850)

Richard Luckett, son of Thomas Hussey Luckett, was born in Charles County, Maryland, and about 1789 accompanied his parent to Fauquier County, Virginia. There on April 12, 1819, he secured license to marry Catherine Kenner.

Children of Richard and Catherine (Kenner) Luckett

1. Mary Adalaide Luckett married (???) Tolson.

2. David W. Luckett.

3. Robert Kenner Luckett.

4. Selina E. Luckett married Seymour Lynn, son of William. License Oct. 23, 1852, Culp. Co., Va.

5. Margaret E. C. Luckett.

6. Johannah T. Luckett.

7. John R. Luckett.

8. Frederick M. Luckett.

9. Haywood D. Luckett.

10. Louisa C. Luckett married Lewis Walter, Jr. License Apr. 3, 1844.

The will of Richard Luckett was dated May 4, 1850, and proved in Fauquier County, Virginia, on June 24, 1850, by John R. Tongue, Hugh Cox, and W. A. Smith. He named his sons--David, Robert, John, Frederick, and Haywood; and daughters--Mary Adalaide Tolson, Selina Luckett, Margaret Luckett, Johannah Luckett, and Louisa C. Walter, The executors, so named, were Haywood Luckett and Lewis Walter.

IGNATIUS LUCKETT4

Ignatius Luckett, son of Thomas Hussey Luckett, was born in Charles County, Maryland, and accompanied his parent to Fauquier County. On June 18, 1794, he secured bond in that county to marry Jane, a daughter of David Wickliffe. On July 24, 1818, David Wickliffe, of Fauquier County, conveyed to Ignatius Luckett various articles of household furniture, the transfer being witnessed by James Cox, Richard Luckett, and William Cox. On March 25, 1816, Ignatius Luckett and Jane his wife, of Fauquier County, conveyed to Richard Luckett, of the same place, a tract of land containing 107 acres that had been willed to Ignatius by his father.

THOMAS LUCKETT4 (1780 - 18--)

Thomas Luckett, son of Thomas Hussey Luckett, was born about 1780, in Charles County, Maryland. He accompanied his parent to Fauquier County in 1789, and there on January 27, 1807, he secured license to marry Elizabeth Wickliffe.

Prior to his marriage, however, that is, on March 2, 1802, he and Johnze Tongue purchased lots in Warrenton from George Robinson and Anne his wife, of Fauquier County. He settled in Culpeper County and there on February 27, 1816, he and Elizabeth his wife conveyed land in the town of Warrenton to Johnze Tongue.

At the census of 1850, Thomas Luckett, aged 70, born in Maryland, was the proprietor of a tavern in Culpeper County, with realty appraised at $400. In his household was Lucy A. Luckett, aged 30 and born in Virginia, and Susan Luckett, aged 24 and born in Virginia.

DAVID LAWSON LUCKETT5

David Lawson Luckett, son of David and Susannah (Luckett) Luckett, was born apparently in Montgomery County, Maryland. By August 2, 1816, he had migrated to Jefferson County, Kentucky, when he conveyed to John Skinner, of Charles County, for $580 "Luckett's Addition" and "Luckett's Hazard", lying in Durham Parish, which had been devised by Ignatius Luckett to his wife Margaret.

LUTHER LUCKETT5

Luther Luckett, son of David and Susannah (Luckett) Luckett, was born apparently in Montgomery County, Maryland. By May 13, 1819, he had removed to Henry County, Kentucky, when as one of the heirs of the late David Luckett, of Montgomery County, he conveyed land to Hezekiah Trundle. On May 22, 1828, in Mercer County, Kentucky, a Luther Luckett obtained license to marry Ann Jane Harrison.

DAVID LUCKETT5 (1805 - 1872)

David Luckett, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Cox) Luckett, was born September 26, 1805, in Kentucky. In his native State he married Sally Anne Creek. They subsequently settled in Lincoln County, Missouri, and became the parents of the following children--John; Samuel; Frank; Jane; Frates; Eliza; James; Asley Wesley (q.v.); Al; Charles; David; William; and Synn. He died in Lincoln County on February 21, 1872.

ASLEY WESLEY LUCKETT6 (1844 - 1929)

Asley Wesley Luckett, son of David and Sally Ann (Creek) Luckett, was born July 6, 1844, at New Hope, Missouri. On May 16, 1867, in Lincoln County, Missouri, he was married to Mary Catherine Fink. She, a native of New Orleans, was born May 7, 1851, and died at Bowling Green, Missouri, February 20, 1898. He lived to celebrate his eighty-fifth year and died on January 5, 1929, at Ashland, Oregon. Seven children were born to this union--Addie (q.v.); Anna Belle; Carrie; Story Houston; Hattie May; William Leonard; and Minnie.

ADDIE (LUCKETT) WILLIAMS7

Addie Luckett, the daughter of Asley Wesley and Mary Catherine (Fink) Luckett, was born January 6, 1872, in Lincoln County, Missouri. At Mexico, same State, she was married on April 27, 1895, to William Price Williams. He was born July 22, 1863, in Pike County, Missouri, and had married first Annie Clayton who died leaving issue. He died on November 28, 1935, at Wichita, Kansas. His widow now (1938) resides at Long Beach, California.

Children of William and Addie (Luckett) Williams

1. Cecil Booth Williams. q.v.

2. William Earl Williams. q.v.

3. John Houston Williams, born July 10, 1907, Pleasant Hill, Ill., married Feb. 25, 1935, at Sedalia, Mo., Naomi Lois (Brogdon) Gladden, widow, born Springdale, Ark.; resides at Hutchinson, Kans., where he is engaged in agriculture.

4. Vivian Wesley Williams. q.v.

5. Laura La Rue Williams, born Mar. 29, 1916, Lyons, Kans.

CECIL BOOTH WILLIAMS8

Cecil Booth Williams, son of William and Addie (Luckett) Williams, was born June 20, 1896, at Rush Hill, Missouri. On July 23, 1917, at Lyons, Kansas, he married Mabel Susan Moore who was born July 3, 1898, at Ellsworth, Kansas. Four children were born--Cecil Keith, born and died May 4, 1918; Kathleen Elizabeth, born April 15, 1919, married Lee Bryce Crupper, September 5, 1937, in Kansas City, Kansas; Barbara June, born June 9, 1921; and James Lewis, born September 3, 1934. He and his family reside (1938) at Hutchinson, Kansas.

WILLIAM EARL WILLIAMS8

William Earl Williams, son of William and Addie (Luckett) Williams, was born January 3, 1903, at Pleasant Hill, Illinois. On August 26, 1930, at Long Beach, California, he was married to Ruth Alta Seydel who was born January 31, 1910, at Long Beach. Their daughter--Beverley Joy--was born there on August 2, 1936. Mrs. Williams has the unique distinction of crossing the continent several times, visiting two-thirds of the States as well as Canada, Mexico, Central America, and Panama, yet she has never ridden on a steam train. Mr. Williams enlisted January 2, 1923, in the United States Navy, and at present is Chief Petty Officer on recruiting duty at Redding, California. Among his assignments have been the U. S. S. Sirius, U. S. S. Wright, and U. S. S. Mississippi. He has also been recognized for his work in photography, and is one of the few descendants of Samuel Luckett who is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, being affiliated with the Kansas society.

VIVIAN WESLEY WILLIAMS8

Vivian Wesley Williams, son of William and Addie (Luckett) Williams, was born July 19, 1910, at Lyons, Kansas. On April 14, 1930, at Hutchinson, same State, he married Annaverna Elizabeth Spriplin who was born July 16, 1911, at Sterling, Kansas. Their first son--Houston Wesley--was born September 13, 1932, at Hutchinson. They are at present (1938) domiciled at South Gate, California.

THOMAS HUSSEY LUCKETT, GENT.2 AND HIS DESCENDANTS

Thomas Hussey Luckett, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Hussey) Luckett, was born in Charles County, Maryland, at a date later than 1693. By 1717 he had married Elizabeth, the daughter of Robert and Juliana (Goodrick) Price.

Robert Price dated his will December 6, 1714, and devised his daughters Elizabeth and Mary by his second and last marriage his entire landed estate. Some two years later, June 19, 1716, William Cantwell, one of the witnesses to the will of Robert Price, died without issue, and among his devisees were Elizabeth Price, Hussey Luckett, and Juliana Price, widow. Thus, at this date it is known that Elizabeth was still a maiden. But on December 23, 1717, Juliana Price, widow, conveyed to Thomas H. Luckett, Gent., for natural love and motherly affections which she bore to Elizabeth Luckett, wife of Thomas H. Luckett, and daughter of the said Juliana Price, 200 acres of "St. Patrick's Hill", lying on the west side of the main branch of the Creek of Port Tobacco, which had been devised to Elizabeth by the will of Robert Price, of Charles County, deceased, father to Elizabeth Luckett.

Children of Thomas and Elizabeth (Price) Luckett

1. William Rhody Luckett married Mary Anne Semmes. q.v.

2. Elizabeth Luckett married John Jenkins and Samuel Green. Issue: (Jenkins) Monica; Sarah; Susannah; Eleanor; Thomas; John Baptist; Edward; Mary Anne; and Elizabeth.

3. Anne Luckett married Jeremiah, son of Jeremiah and Mary Adderton, and secondly George Jenkins.

About 1738 Thomas Hussey Luckett conveyed to his daughter Anne and her husband Jeremiah Aderton for love and natural affections land at Chinquamuxon.

On December 12, 1716, Thomas Hussey Luckett, Gent., conveyed to Robert Hanson, Gent., for the consideration of 8,000 pounds of tobacco "Montague's Mountains" lying on the south side of St. Michael's Creek, formerly called Chingamuxon Creek. The deed was witnessed by William Mills and William Theobald, but no wife waived dower. Some years later he sold to Thomas Hussey Luckett, of Ignatius, another portion of this tract and also "Montague's Addition".

On November 17, 1724, Robert Hanson resold "Montague's Mountains" of 200 acres to Thomas Hussey Luckett, and at the same time conveyed "Montague's Addition" of 100 acres, and "Aspinal Chance" of 119 acres, all lying on Chingamuxon Creek. The conveyance was witnessed by Gustavus Brown and George Dent.

On August 4, 1725, Thomas Hussey Luckett conveyed to Thomas Skinner "Milerre" originally granted to George Godfrey on July 2, 1669, lying on Chingamuxon Creek. Elizabeth Luckett, his wife, relinquished her third. The witnesses were Thomas Stone, Joseph Harrison, and Step Evans.

He negotiated three land patents--"Luckett's Addition" in 1730, "Wadestone's Addition" in 1747, and "Luckett's Benefit" in 1761.

In 1751 Thomas Hussey Luckett and Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer were bondsmen for Thomas Simpson, the administrator of Anne Clarke. On November 31, 1765, he and George Jenkins witnessed the will of Thomas Simpson, and likewise on May 14, 1766, they gave bond for Elizabeth Simpson, the daughter and administratrix of the said Thomas Simpson.

On July 15, 1766, Thomas Hussey Luckett and William Rhody Luckett conveyed to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer for œ195 "Wade Stone", lying near Goose Bay in the Potomac River of 200 acres, and also "Wade Stone Addition", containing 22 1/2 acres, improved property. At this time no wife joined in the deed.

Thomas Hussey Luckett died intestate in Charles County about 1767, when letters of administration were issued to his son William Rhody Luckett. On July 11, same year, an inventory of his personal effects was filed and appraised at œ216/5/6. George Jenkins and John Jenkins signed as the next of kin and Rhoda Luckett appeared as the administrator. On December 1, 1769, the proceeds were distributed to the three heirs--William R. Luckett, Elizabeth Jenkins. and Anne Jenkins. Henry Hagan and Thomas Semmes were the bondsmen.

WILLIAM RHODY LUCKETT3 (1720 - 1779)

William Rhody Luckett, son of Thomas Hussey and Elizabeth (Price) Luckett, was born about 1720 in Port Tobacco Parish, Charles County, Maryland. His wife was Mary Anne, daughter of Marmaduke and Henrietta (Jenkins) Semmes, of Charles County.

Children of William Rhody and Mary Anne (Semmes) Luckett

1. Eleanor Luckett married (???) Bowling.

2. Joseph Luckett, born Oct. 16, 1765.

3. Henrietta Luckett, born Nov. 6, 1768, died spinster 1797, naming sister Eleanor Bowling, brother Joseph, and the Rev. Charles Neale.

4. Thomas Hussey Luckett, born Nov. 25, 1771.

5. William Rhody Luckett

William Rhody Luckett on October 29, 1748, deeded to Samuel Hanson, Jr., "St. Patrick's Hills", at which time Mary Anne, his wife, waived her third.

He and John Hurry (Harry?) were sureties for the former's sister Elizabeth Green and her husband Samuel Green, when they administered on the estate of the late John Jenkins. In 1773 the proceeds were distributed to the widow Elizabeth Green and her eight Jenkins children.

The first wife of William Rhody Luckett died leaving five children. Their estates which had been inherited from the Semmes kinsmen were placed under the trusteeship of their maternal grandmother Henrietta Semmes. By her will proved 1774, she placed her grandchildren Eleanor and Henrietta under the guardianship of their aunt Letitia Semmes, William R. under his uncle Edward Semmes, and Joseph and Thomas Hussey under their uncle Thomas Semmes. Later on, however, one finds Henrietta, Joseph, William, and Thomas all under the guardianship of Thomas Semmes.

William Rhody Luckett married secondly Sarah (???) who became the mother of his sixth child Mary Anne Luckett. William R. Luckett took the oath of Fidelity and Allegiance to the State of Maryland in 1778 before the Worshipful Walter Hanson. [1]

His will was dated January 3, 1779, and proved February 9, 1779, in Charles County. He bequeathed his daughter Eleanor Luckett œ52 and negroes; his son Joseph 200 acres of "May Day"; daughter Henrietta œ50 and negroes; son Thomas Hussey "Heater"; and his son William Rhody œ20. He devised his wife, Sarah, one-third of the estate with the residue to be divided equally among his minor children--Joseph, Thomas Hussey, and Mary Anne.

The inventory of his personal estate was taken on May 8, 1779, and was appraised at œ608/6/6, with Sarah Luckett as the executrix, and Bennett Hanson Clements and John Luckett as the kinsmen. At the sale of the personal property on November 27, 1780, it developed that Jesse Floyd had married the widow and executrix.

The final account was rendered in February 1781, by Jesse Floyd and showed distribution of the residuary estate valued at œ3,461/4/4 to Joseph, Thomas H., and Mary.

1 Unpublished Maryland Records, vol. 2, p. 5, D. A. R. Library.

5 Unpublished Md. Records, vol. 5, p. 44, D. A. R. Library.

6 Ibid., vol. 2, p. 296.

7 Unpublished Maryland Records, vol. 2, p. 282; Pension claim S36,051; Archives, vol. 18, pp. 6, 132.

8 Archives of Maryland, vol. 18, pp. 132, 363, 365, 380, 476, 480, 521.

9 Archives, vol. 18, p. 31.

10 Unpublished Maryland Records, vol. 5, p. 67, D. A. R. Library.

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