Notes for William Sellman

William Sellman after his marriage at All Hallows Church to Ann (West) Sparrow, took up residence at "Sparrow's Rest" on Rhodes River, Anne Arundel County. In or about 1729, William and Ann moved to the adjoining plantation of 360 acres called "Shaws Folly" which with "Francis Addition" (42 acres), he had purchased from John Gresham. On this estate William Sellman built in 1735 a brick house, which was later enlarged, is still standing, and is known as "Woodlawn". At the time of his death William Sellman possesed 1373 acres of land, 31 negro slaves, 21 horses, 119 head of cattle, 108 sheep and 19 hogs, plus a large inventory of farm equipment, stores of food and household goods.
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