WHAT HAPPENED TO THOMAS BOARMAN MUDD'S BROTHERS?

James Mudd, by my estimate born about 1707 (though he claimed to be 65 in 1780 deposition which would have made him Thomas Boarman Mudd’s half brother), married Mary Martin (born about 1719) about 1742 in Charles County.  He was given part of the tract called Strife (50 acres out of original 235 acres) by his father-in-law John Martin Sr. in 1743.  His brother Thomas Boarman Mudd sold him the 650 acre Brierwood in 1747, James Mudd at the time was a planter in Charles County.  Also in 1747, James Mudd sold a 50 acre part of Strife to Alexander Smith Hawkins.  In 1778, he was called a relative of Bennet (Benjamin) Mudd and William Mudd, who were actually brothers.  James Mudd paid taxed on a portion of Brierwood (265 acres) in 1783 and was living near Jeremiah Mudd.  James Mudd’s children also paid tax on smaller portions of Brierwood in 1783.  He died at some point after 1783.

Jeremiah (also Jere) Mudd, by my estimate born about 1709, married Benedicta Clements (born about 1725) around 1741 in Charles County.  He was a planter in Charles County by 1742, bought land near brother Thomas Boarman Mudd in 1743, and in 1751 was involved with brother Thomas Boarman Mudd’s estate.  He could not read or write (signed name with X).  He sold his tobacco, Negroes, and other items in April 1791 and his inventory was completed April 1792 in Charles County sometime after his death.

William Mudd, by my estimate born about 1715, married Elizabeth Clements (born about 1730) around 1759 in Charles County.  In 1751 William Mudd was involved with his brother Thomas Boarman Mudd’s estate then in 1757 he purchased items in Charles County.  In 1777, William Mudd acted as security for his brother Bennet (Benjamin) Mudd’s estate and was named as a relative according to the 1778 inventory.  William Mudd appeared to have moved to Kentucky where he wrote his will October 1801.  The will was probated in 1808 in Washington County, Kentucky and his death year is reported as 1804.  His children were Richard, William, Walter, Henrietta, and Mary.

John (also Jonathan) Mudd, by my estimate born about 1718, married Anne Burtles (born about 1740 to 1745) probably between 1760 and 1768 in Charles County.  He died in 1773 leaving a young wife and four small children: William, James, Elizabeth, Benjamin, and Anne. 

George Mudd, by my estimate, was born about 1720 (others report 1728) in Charles County.  Very little is known of George Mudd.  He was alive in 1739 (according to father’s estate) and may have fought in the French and Indian War (records unseen).  George Mudd was alive in March 1762 when a claim was filed against him in Charles County court by Samuel Hanson and George Lee.  Nothing else is known of George Mudd and he likely left no issue.


Benjamin (also Bennet or Bennett or Benedict) Mudd, by my estimate born about 1722, married Ann (unknown surname) about 1750 in Charles County.  By October 1777, he was deceased ad acting as security was his brother William Mudd.  Hi inventory was presented to Charles County September 1778 and his brothers James Mudd and William Mudd were mentioned as relations.  He had several children, two of whom were Bennett Mudd Jr. and Eleanor Mudd.