Strange

1743 - Col. John Ward gave to son John Ward Jr. 500 acres called Strange on the west side of the Bohemia River by Morgan's Creek.

Deed of gift. Col. John Ward of Cecil Co., gentleman, for natural love and affection and for 5 shillings, to his son John Ward Jr. of the same place, a tract of 500 acres called Strange on west side of Bohemia River by Morgan's Creek. Made 29 April 1743. Wit: Wm. Ellis, John Holtham, Ja. Calder. JP: Henry Hooper. Alienation fine of 10 shillings paid by John Ward Jr. to Pereg'n Frisby same day. Rec. 29 Apr 1743. Wm. Knight, Clerk.

1766 - John Ward (surveyor) pwned Strange and Salem

1783 Assessment - John Ward (surveyor) owned Level, Strange, Salem and True Game

[NOTE that he is NOT John Ward, Esq., John Ward IV, John Ward, of John or John Ward of Peregrine because they were also mentioned in the Assessment.]