Richard Beaven

     Richard was born in 1676 in Calvert County, Maryland. He was the son of Charles Beaven and Martha Paca. Richard married Mary Jane Blanford, daughter of Thomas Blanford and Tabitha Wright, on 11 June 1703 in Prince George's County, Maryland. Richard and Mary had children: Charles, Richard, Blanford, Basil [1715][m. Martha Wheeler] & Henry. Richard made his will on 27 February 1739 at Prince George County. To eldest son Charles and hrs., lands in Charles Co; and personalty. To son Richard and hrs., dwelling plantation "Hare Grove." To sons Blanford, Bazel and Henry, personalty. Frank Edmund alias Mollatto Frank, his freedom and personalty. Witnesses: John Smith, William Neall, Jacob Hugar. Richard departed this life in Prince George's County. His will was probated on 21 May 1739. The inventory of Richard's estate was taken on Friday, 28 August 1739.