Tabitha Wright

     Tabitha was born circa 1648 in Calvert County, Maryland. She is likely the daughter of Ishmael and Annie Wright. They immigrated to Maryland in the late 1630's or early 1640's from London. Tabitha married William Mill circa 1665 in Calvert County, Maryland. Tabitha's husband, William, died before 26 October 1676 in Calvert County, Maryland, leaving her a widow. On 15 June 1678, Tabitha, while testifing in court, declares herself to be 30 years of age. Tabitha married 2nd Thomas Blanford before 13 June 1678 in Calvert County, Maryland. It was on this date that Tabitha was paying the debts of her husband William Mill's estate. She had already remarried as she was referred to as Tabitha Blanford as recorded in the estate records. Tabitha departed this life. The inventory of Tabitha's estate was taken on Thursday, 20 January 1701. Her estate was valued at 93 pounds British sterling.