Around 1688 “Edward Darnoll servant to Mr. Phillip Lynds (Lynes) being according to acto o f Assembly brought hither to hand (have?) his age adjudged for Conveying to this country without Indenture it is adjudged by ye court hereupon being’ of ye said servant that he is seventeen years of age and ordered that he serve his said master of his assigns according to act in that case made and provided.”--Charles Co., MD Court Records, Book N, p. 336, 1688.60

In 1714 Edward prayed for a cattle mark for his son John.60 On April 27, 1727, “Henry Darnel, acting as agent for His Lordship, Baltimore, conveyed to Edward Darnel a portion of His Lordship’s Manor of Zachia, situated in Charles Co., Md., for the period of three lifetimes--a period of ninety-nine years.”60

Edward wrote his will in 1751. In it he bequeaths to “William Thomas, 1 negro man Jack, one cow with her future increase, one feather bed and furniture, to him and his heirs.
My son Edward two cows and calves and hand mill which are mentioned to him in a bond; also one cupboard, to him and his heirs.
My son William one feather bed with strip ticking and bolster, rugg, and two pillows to him and his heirs.
My son Isaac my old gunn.
The rest of my personal estate whether moveable or immovable to be equally divided among the rest of my children names as follows: Thomas, Mary, Sarah and Elizabeth to them and their heirs.
I constitute my son Edward executor.”60

Edward’s will was probated in 1754. Charles Co., MD Will Book N, p. 336, 1688.60 165