A Peter Pinkston wrote a will on Jan 5, 1747 in Talbot Co MD. It was proved in 1748 after his death. It is not clear whether this was Peter Pinkston Jr or Sr. Most likely it was Jr.
Transcription of Will of Peter Pinkstone copied from Maryland Archives July 2011
In the Name of God Amen the Fifth day of January one thousand seven hundred and forty seven
I Peter Pinkstone of Talbot County in the Province of Maryland Planter being sick and weak of Body but
of Sound and Perfect memory, praise be given to God for the same and knowing the uncertainty of this
Life and the Certainty of death do make this my last will and testament in manner and form ?? ??
And as ?? such worldly estate .... I give and Bequeath unto my well beloved Friend Isaac Dixon
all my personal estate measureable and immeasureable as also that debt of eight hundred pounds of
tobacco thats due unto me from William Kelly? for my crop of Corn and Tobacco made upon Robert
Halls? plantation in ?? one thousand seven hundred and forty seven as also that debt of two hundred
pounds of tobacco due unto me from Richard Hart? ... as also that debt due unto me for a good ??
from Richard Barrow?? to him his heirs and ?? forever, do witness my hand .. this day ..
Signed in the presence John Dixon, James Robinson,William Williams
Signed Peter (X) Pinkstone
His Mark
On the back of the paper was written: John Dixon and William Williams .. witnesses of the forgoing will
being ?? called Quakers made their solemn affirmation and declare they saw the testator Peter
Pinkstone sign and seal the said will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last will
and testament that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension?? of sound
and disposing mind and memory before me April the 15th day Anno domini 1748 .
Thomas Bullen?? DComm Talbot County
Birth of a daughter