Queenstown in Queen Anne's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bennett’s Point Farm
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, October 19, 2007
1. Bennett's Point Farm Marker
Inscription.
Bennett’s Point Farm. . Originally called “Morgan’s Neck.” Surveyed in 1658 for Henry Morgan of the “Isle of Kent” as two tracts of 150 acres each. Henry Morgan was given the land for transporting two indentured servants into the province. The tracts descended to Morgan’s wife Frances in 1663 and to his daughter Frances Sayer, wife of Col. Peter Sayer, in 1676. In 1698, the farm passed to Elizabeth Rousby, granddaughter of Henry Morgan, and wife of Richard Bennett III. It left ownership of Morgan descendants in 1793 when sold to Col. James Hindman. In 1801, it was acquired by Major Richard Tilghman whose heirs owned it until 1871. Richard and Elizabeth Bennett are buried nearby in the partially restored chapel.
Originally called “Morgan’s Neck.” Surveyed in 1658 for Henry Morgan of the “Isle of Kent” as two tracts of 150 acres each. Henry Morgan was given the land for transporting two indentured servants into the province. The tracts descended to Morgan’s wife Frances in 1663 and to his daughter Frances Sayer, wife of Col. Peter Sayer, in 1676. In 1698, the farm passed to Elizabeth Rousby, granddaughter of Henry Morgan, and wife of Richard Bennett III. It left ownership of Morgan descendants in 1793 when sold to Col. James Hindman. In 1801, it was acquired by Major Richard Tilghman whose heirs owned it until 1871. Richard and Elizabeth Bennett are buried nearby in the partially restored chapel.
Erected by Bennett’s Point Improvement Association and Maryland Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1658.
Location. 38° 53.446′ N, 76° 11.463′ W. Marker is in Queenstown, Maryland, in Queen Anne's County. Marker is on Bennett’s Point Road, 0.2 miles south of Wye Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Queenstown MD 21658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Additional commentary. 1. Partially restored chapel See “ ‘Morgan’s Neck’ / Richard Bennett III and Elizabeth Rousby” marker for photos of the chapel and graves.
— Submitted October 31, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,368 times since then and 75 times this year. Photo1. submitted on October 24, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
