+Mary HYLAND
_John HYLAND ________+
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_Thomas HYLAND ______|
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| |_Elizabeth __________
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_Nicholas HYLAND ____|
| (.... - 1642) m 1632|
| | _John WOODMAN _______
| | | (1556 - ....)
| |_Agnes WOODMAN ______|
| (.... - 1629) m 1596|
| |_Elizabeth BASSETT __+
| (1571 - ....)
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|--John HYLAND
| (1638 - 1695)
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|_Sarah HUNT _________|
m 1632 |
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unsure of which wife had the children. Alot of different versions in the notes in files
Col. John Hyland was a distinguished officer in the English Army, but through the personal inducements of his friend Cecil Calvert, he resigned his commission under that government and immigrated to this State about 1664, and settled in what is now known as Cecil County where he was granted the following patents of Land on the Elk River, at that time one of the best sections of the state.
December 14th 1665, laid out for John Hyland, in the County of Baltimore, Planter, a parcel of land called Fryer's Hills, lying on a river in the said county, called Elk River, and in a creek on the South side of the said River called St. Alben's Creek, near the head of the said Creek. Beginning, containing and land out for 250 acres.
150 acres due to him by marrying Mary Dorrington by grant by Mr Collett. The other 100 by assignment from Mr Fisher Lib 9 folio 496 MD Archive.
Mary 12 1679 laid out for John Hyland , Planter, John and Mary Hyland's 1050 acres lying in the North side of the Elk River and on the east side of the Chesapeake Bay Lib 20 folio 220 MD Archives.
June 1 1685 laid out for John Hyland, planter, the Highland's 2305 acres lying in Cecil County Lib NS B folio 76 MD Archives
Hyland line T A Glenn London 1929
Col John Hyland son of Nicholas and Sarah (Hunt) Hyland was born either at Biddenden of Headcorn in Kent, between Nov 1 1638 and the beginning of 1642. Although tradition has it that he held a commission as Colonel before going to Maryland, that rank, probably, because of his youth, was likely attained in the provincial Militia. While precise date of arrival in Maryland is not known it is shortly before Dec 14 1665, when he obtained a survey for land 250 acres a part of the large tract of land in Elk Neck, known as White March, on St John's Manor. He married Mary Dorrington by who he had one daughter Mary Dorrington Hyland who married William Price III, from the Price family of Maryland is descendent. See Price Family. He Married 2nd Jane Johnson had two sons Nicholas and John. Jane Johnson Hyland when Widowed married John Milford. Recorded in St Stephen's Register.
"The Family of Hyland of Harmony Hall Plantations in the Province of Maryland and Formerly of the Counties of Kent and Sussex in Old England" T. A Glenn London Harrison and Sons, Limited 1929.
From ancient deeds and other manuscripts in the possession of Walter H. Dilks of Harmony Hall Maryland and Philadelphia Pennsylvania Esquire edited at his request by T A Glenn.
Hyland as a surname, has assumed many variations in spelling.
The Hylands were of Norman extraction, and as appears from numerous records, dating from the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries, the name was originally spelled Heland of Helland with the prefix de of de la. The earliest example of the present form, Hyland, is not met with until during the early part of the reign of King Henry VIII.
At Wrotham in Kent is found the first record of that branch of the family, from which the ancestry of the family of our interest can be clearly traced. In the 9the year of the reign of King Edward II, 1316, on William de la Heghelande and Christina, his wife, appear on record. From William and Christina descended the very prolific family of Hyland of Kent, Sussex, Surry and London.
Under date of Oct 24 1396, there is record of Andrew Heghland, who is mentioned as standing in a directly ancestral position to the pedigree. Numerous other members of record of the family appear prior to 1522, but the precise relationship of those persons has not been definitely ascertained. The records are such as to indicate that the Hylands were, then as later, breeders of cattle as well farmers. John Heghland appears on record May 16, 1412 and Nov 28 1442. John Heghland of Westaple (near Yalding) County Kent is recorded.
Emma K Alexander, Head of Elk Chapter DAR Nov 26 1934 "Elk Neck and the Hyland Family"
Lying between the Elk and the North East Rivers in Cecil Co., Maryland is "Elk Neck," so called for its geographical position. It is a tract of land approximately 15 miles long and 3 miles wide, more or less. At one point of this Neck one may have a view of 5 rivers, viz.-Elk, Bohemia, Sassafras, Susquehanna, and the North East. To a person living in a barren country, this would be hard to visualize.
The first grant of this land was made in 1658 for 1,000 acres to one Richard White. This was resurveyed in 1677 with additional grants of land known as John's and Mary's Hylands, Arundell, Triumph and Highlands, a total of 36,000 acres was made to John Hyland, native of Labadeen, England, who emigrated to Maryland sometime during the period when the province was under the royal government. After the province was restored to Lord Baltimore, he obtained the grant and settled on his estate in Elk Neck, which he called John's and Mary's Highlands, on account of the elevation of part of it and in honor of his wife Mary (Dorrington.) Words fail the writer to give an adequate description of this veritable garden spot of Maryland. Vegetation is abundant and its fruits and forests cannot be excelled. Its shores are thickly dotted with beautiful homes which have been built by residents of nearby cities for their summer homes and weekend retreats. Game abounds, turkey, deer, pheasants, and rabbits stalk the wooded sections, and fish are plentiful in the rivers. Any article of food has the stamp of approval upon it when one is told that it comes from Elk Neck.
Tobacco, flax, wheat, and corn were cultivated in the olden days. The Hyland Estate is known as St. John's Manor, and the first John Hyland's mansion was known as Harmony Hall. This property is still in the possession of a descendant of the Hyland Family, but the old mansion is gone with the decay of time, and a handsome new Manor house has taken its place. There are two elevations from which fine views of rivers and surroundings can be had. These are Bull's Mountain and Mauldin's Mountain. The writer of this sketch had the great privilege of seeing Elk Neck from one of these points during the past summer. As our party arrived at the spot, the car was stopped at the top of the hill, and a most beautiful panorama spread out for miles before our sight. One was led to think, "Truly, God has smiled upon this land." Was it only chance that led Col. John Hyland to select this tract, or did Lord Baltimore wish to favor him, more highly than others?
The Hylands at one time were one of the most numerous families in Cecil County. They were a strictly God fearing, patriotic people, whose lives have left an indelible stamp upon their descendants.
Col. John Hyland married Mary Dorrington and after her death married Jane Johnson in 1665. The latter was the mother of his children, viz.: Nicholas, John, and Mary. Nicholas married Millice Johnson and Mary married Wm. Price in 1701. Nicholas and Millice or Millicent were the parents of two sons, viz.: Nicholas born 1709 and John born 1716. Nicholas died in 1719, leaving his widow Millice to settle his estate and to bring up his sons in the faith of the Church of England. These sons were distinguished military officers. Nicholas was a Colonel in the Colonial Militia and his brother John a Captain. Nicholas also served his State as a member of the General Assembly from 1751 to 1766, and he was also one of the founders of St. Mary Ann's Church, Cecil Co. He served as a vestryman for many years, and in many ways was a true patriot and citizen. He married Elizabeth Johnson and they were the parents of 7 children, three of whom died in infancy. Those who lived and became useful citizens were: Isaac, who married Mary Johnson, Nicholas, who married Margery Kankey, Millicent, who married Alexander Williamson, and John Jr., who married Mary Johnson, daughter of Edward. John Jr. was a Colonel in the Colonial Militia and following in his father's footsteps was also a vestry man in the St. Mary Ann's Church. John Jr was the father of Edward Hyland, born 1755 and of Rachel, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Sampson George. Col. Nicholas's will is a remarkable document in so much as he remembers affectionately all his children and grandchildren but he remembers most handsomely his son who was named for him. The fourth clause of the will says: "It is my will and desire that my son Nicholas Hyland have my silver hilted sword and all belonging to it, my pistol and holsters and my wearing apparel, also all accounts that is, or shall be charged against the said Nicholas in the Testator's Books, I give him the said Nicholas as a legacy." Col. Nicholas's brother, Captain John Hyland, who served his country in the American Revolution. Stephen's son, Stephen Jr. was a Colonel and Nicholas, grandson of Edward Hyland a, son of John Jr., and great-grandson of Col. Nicholas, was a Major in the War of 1812.
Contemporary with the Hylands were the Ford, Hart, Wilson, Kankey, George, Merrey, Brock, Aldridge, Lum and other families. The Mauldin and Johnson families were also prominent and many of them intermarried with the Hylands.
Many of their descendants are living today in Cecil Co., serving in responsible positions to church and state and rightfully proud of their lineage.
[13423] [S199] Family Tree Maker CD 208 Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin
[13419] [S208] "Colonial Families of the Eastern Shore of Maryland Vol 6"
[13420] [S176] Cecil Co Historical Library Family file:
[13421] [S59] St Stephen's Parish Church Records Cecilton, MD
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