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216:(1731–1771). Benedict Calvert spent most of his life as a politician, judge and planter in Maryland, though Frederick, by contrast, never visited the colony. Calvert became wealthy through proprietarial patronage and became an important colonial official, but he would lose his offices and his political power, though not his land and wealth, during the
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On May 13, 1777, Calvert was forced to resign his position as Judge of the Land Office. As the conflict grew, Calvert became fearful of his family's safety, writing in late 1777 that his family "has been made so uneasy by these frequent outrages" that he wished to "remove my family and property where
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are large and spacious habitations, widely separated, composed of a number of buildings and surrounded by plantations extending farther than the eye can reach, cultivated...by unhappy black men whom
European avarice brings hither...Their furniture is of the most costly wood, and rarest marbles,
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Thursday the Honourable Benedict Calvert, Esq., Collector of His Majesty's customs for Patuxent District, etc., was married to Miss Elizabeth Calvert, only surviving Daughter of the late Honourable Charles Calvert, Esq., deceased, former Governor of this
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Pray do not think of
Marrying until you hear from me having some things to Propose for you, much for your advantage, and believe me I will never force Your Inclination, Only Propose what I think will make you most Happy, Afterwards Leave it to Your own
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Calvert would never return to England; nor would he meet his father again. Some time before his death in 1751, Lord Baltimore wrote to his son, offering advice on marriage:
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After the war's end, Calvert had to pay triple taxes as did other
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Despite the loss of his father's bequest, Calvert's career progressed steadily. In 1755 he became a Judge of the Land Office, sitting alongside his former guardian Dr.
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district customs collector and naval officer, a post which permitted him to retain a portion of the customs fees. He also served as an
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born 1779. George married Mary Lee Fitzhugh. Their daughter Mary Ann Custis, born in 1807, married Robert E. Lee. Eleanor remarried in 1783 to David Stuart.
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Cyclopaedia of American Literature, Embracing Personal and Critical Notices of Authors, and Selections from Their Writings, Volume 2, Nabu Press (2010)
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In spite of the war, on June 15, 1780, Calvert's daughter Elizabeth was married to Charles Steuart, son of Calvert's benefactor George H. Steuart, at
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enriched by skilful and artistic work. Their elegant and light carriages are drawn by finely bred horses, and driven by richly apparelled slaves.
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by the Reverend John Gordon. The couple, aged 18 and 17 years respectively, moved into Elizabeth's house at 58 State Circle, Annapolis.
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on December 23. Because Calvert was a known Loyalist, the visit drew much criticism from Washington's political enemies.
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Through his family connections Calvert was able to benefit from considerable proprietarial patronage, at least until the
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Miniature of Elizabeth Calvert (1760-1814), youngest daughter of Benedict Swingate Calvert, painted by
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died, leaving his illegitimate son the 10,000-acre (40 km) estate of Anne Arundel Manor in
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and identified a different mother for Benedict Swingate Calvert. In a later article,
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The Land-holder's Assistant, and Land-office Guide...from the Proprietary Government
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Find A Grave webpage for Benedict Swingate Calvert containing a photo of the plaque
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Elizabeth Calvert, daughter of Benedict Swingate Calvert, painted by John Hesselius
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Washington, George Sydney Horace Lee, p. 176, "The Royal Stuarts in America"
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on October 19, 1774, the event which became known as the "Annapolis Tea Party".
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Benedict Calvert grew up at Steuart's "old-fashioned house" on Francis St in
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Laying the Hoe: a Century of Iron Manufacturing in Stafford County, Virginia
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188:(January 27, 1722 – January 9, 1788) was a planter, politician and a
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Letter to H. J. Stier, dated 10 June 1814, from Rosalie Stier Calvert at
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In 1751 Calvert inherited a 4,000-acre (16 km) plantation known as
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For information about other persons with the name Benedict Calvert, see
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A Chesapeake Family and their Slaves: a Study in Historical Archaeology
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Mistress of Riversdale: The Plantation Letters of Rosalie Stier Calvert
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A Chesapeake Family and their Slaves: a Study in Historical Archaeology
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Mistress of Riversdale: The Plantation Letters of Rosalie Stier Calvert
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A Chesapeake Family and their Slaves: a Study in Historical Archaeology
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A Chesapeake Family and their Slaves: a Study in Historical Archaeology
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A Chesapeake Family and their Slaves: a Study in Historical Archaeology
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Mistress of Riversdale: The Plantation Letters of Rosalie Stier Calvert
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A Chesapeake Family and their Slaves: a Study in Historical Archaeology
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A Chesapeake Family and their Slaves: a Study in Historical Archaeology
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in this article rests on 'family letters' whose location is not given."
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Charles Calvert (1756–1777), who was sent to be educated in England at
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Sons of Garibaldi in Blue and Gray: Italians in the American Civil War
367:, Calvert's brother-in-law, and the last colonial Governor of Maryland
333:(1731–1788), whom he would later marry. Elizabeth was the daughter of
839:(1758–1811), eldest surviving daughter of Benedict Swingate Calvert,
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Charles Calvert, eldest son of Benedict Swingate Calvert, painted by
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The teaching of Italian in the United States: a Documentary History
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webpage exploring possible maternity of Benedict Swingate Calvert
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Discussion at Wargs.com of Benedict Swingate Calvert's ancestry
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Discussion at Wargs.com of Benedict Swingate Calvert's ancestry
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The Chancellor's Memorial to the General Assembly of Maryland
1502:, edited by Joseph M. Hawes and Elizabeth I. Nybakken, p.135
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Benedict Swingate Calvert's ancestors in three generations
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Painting of Eleanor Calvert by John Hesselius, 1728–1778,
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and married on March 1, 1796, Elizabeth Biscoe (1780–1857)
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Letters from Lord Baltimore to Benedict Swingate Calvert
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Letters from Lord Baltimore to Benedict Swingate Calvert
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in Maryland. In 1745 he was appointed by his father the
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Calvert is buried beneath the chancel of the church of
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in Croom, Maryland gives the date of January 27, 1722.
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Melusina von der Schulenburg, Countess of Walsingham
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Melusina von der Schulenburg, Countess of Walsingham
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Melusina von der Schulenburg, Countess of Walsingham
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George Calvert (1768 – 1838) by Gilbert Stuart 1804
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1869:Benedict Swingate Calvert at http://theojanssen.ca
1215:Benedict Swingate Calvert at http://theojanssen.ca
325:, just off State Circle and a short walk from the
1961:Politicians from Prince George's County, Maryland
452:In 1769 his half-sister Caroline Calvert married
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265:Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal
259:Register in July 1950, speculates that she was
1474:Dobbin and Murphy (1808) Retrieved Jan 21 2010
1098:History of Maryland in the American Revolution
1016:Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg
542:, son of Martha Washington and the stepson of
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286:"Old Annapolis, Francis Street", painted by
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1371:by Frank W. Alduino and David J. Coles, p.6
1055:Petronella Ottilie Baroness von Schwencken
395:On April 21, 1748, Benedict and his cousin
1816:Colonial Mansions of Maryland and Delaware
1685:Colonial Mansions of Maryland and Delaware
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257:New England Historic Genealogical Society
16:American politician and judge (1722-1788)
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1605:, Johns Hopkins University Press (1992)
1311:Vernon who escorted Calvert to America.
1193:G. S. H. Lee Washington also published
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1093:Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore
476:Benedict Swingate Calvert, painted by
429:Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore
214:Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore
1076:National Endowment for the Humanities
933:Benedict Calvert, 4th Baron Baltimore
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1893:Mount Airy Plantation at wildnet.com
1088:Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore
1072:A Chesapeake Family and their Slaves
982:Charlotte Lee, Countess of Lichfield
942:Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore
923:Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore
504:Charles Calvert, 3rd Baron Baltimore
421:Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore
242:Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore
234:Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore
202:Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore
149:Charles Calvert, 5th Baron Baltimore
1850:, Cambridge University Press (1994)
1741:, Cambridge University Press (1994)
1568:, Cambridge University Press (1994)
1552:, Cambridge University Press (1994)
1533:, Cambridge University Press (1994)
1283:, Cambridge University Press (1994)
1251:, Cambridge University Press (1994)
716:(1768 – 1838), who in 1799 married
588:. On occasion Calvert supplied the
204:, the third Proprietor Governor of
1951:American people of English descent
1931:Colonial politicians from Maryland
1710:Duyckinck, Evert Augustus, p.372,
406:The marriage was announced in the
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1976:18th-century Maryland politicians
1826:, Genealogical Publishing (1970).
1792:Yentsch, Anne E, Preface, p.xxiii
1514:Maryland Historical Society, 1976
971:Edward Lee, 1st Earl of Lichfield
697:William Calvert (died after 1788)
1946:American Loyalists from Maryland
1832:The Ark and the Dove Adventurers
1421:The Ark and the Dove Adventurers
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1321:Callcott, Margaret Law, p.390,
1601:Callcott, Margaret Law, p.17,
1352:Fucilla, Joseph Guerin, p.23,
1103:Loyalist (American Revolution)
694:John Calvert (died after 1788)
669:George Washington Parke Custis
244:, proprietary governor of the
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1936:People from colonial Maryland
1887:Mount Airy Plantation website
1774:Mount Airy Plantation website
1587:A Guide to the Old Line State
1386:Hammond, John Martin, p.187,
1203:Family knowledge in genealogy
962:Charlotte Lee, Lady Baltimore
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1622:Letters of George Washington
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298:According to the letters of
67:1755 – May 13, 1777
1905:Mount Airy Official Website
1637:Mount Airy official website
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688:Leonard Calvert, died young
250:St. Thomas Episcopal Church
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1078:, and other institutions.
1066:The Calverts' house at 58
726:National Historic Landmark
703:Ariana Calvert (1763–1788)
700:Robert Calvert, died young
685:Philip Calvert, died young
673:Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis
592:with food and provisions.
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1901:Retrieved August 10, 2010
1810:Retrieved August 17, 2010
1762:allencbrowne.blogspot.com
1487:by Theodorick Bland, p.42
1450:Retrieved August 10, 2010
1326:Retrieved August 17, 2010
1007:George I of Great Britain
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419:In 1751 Calvert's father
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1907:Retrieved September 2010
1883:Retrieved September 2010
1819:Retrieved September 2010
1737:Yentsch, Anne E, p.266,
1688:Retrieved September 2010
1646:Retrieved September 2010
1564:Yentsch, Anne E, p.262,
1548:Yentsch, Anne E, p.265,
1529:Yentsch, Anne E, p.264,
1406:Retrieved September 2010
1391:Retrieved September 2010
1279:Yentsch, Anne E, p.261,
1247:Yentsch, Anne E, p.260,
992:Unknown. Speculatively,
56:Judge of the Land Office
1846:Yentsch, Anne E, p.55,
1624:Retrieved July 31, 2010
1433:Yentsch, Preface, xxiii
1373:Retrieved 30 April 2020
1136:Retrieved July 23, 2015
634:by John Wollaston, 1754
581:I can get protection".
447:Baltimore Museum of Art
288:Francis Blackwell Mayer
1830:Russell, George, p.8,
1814:Hammond, John Martin,
1589:, Scholarly Pr (1973).
1419:Russell, George, p.8,
1401:Hammond, John Martin,
1336:Eby, Jerrilynn, p.76,
1199:Countess of Walsingham
1160:Countess of Walsingham
1145:Washington, S. H. L.,
782:Rosaryville State Park
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1865:Retrieved Jul 10 2013
1852:Retrieved Jan 28 2010
1835:Retrieved Jan 28 2010
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1764:Retrieved 1 May 2020
1715:Retrieved Feb 1 2010
1607:Retrieved Feb 1 2010
1516:Retrieved 1 May 2020
1504:Retrieved 1 May 2020
1489:Retrieved 3 May 2020
1469:Kilty, John, p.270,
1108:Province of Maryland
564:Annapolis Convention
462:Governor of Maryland
410:on April 27, 1748:
327:Maryland State House
246:Province of Maryland
200:. He was the son of
1863:Calvert Family Tree
1822:Nelker, Gladys P.,
1727:Retrieved July 2012
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663:and the stepson of
550:American Revolution
425:Anne Arundel County
373:American Revolution
278:Arrival in Maryland
218:American Revolution
198:American Revolution
1779:2017-10-30 at the
1743:Retrieved Jan 2010
1642:2017-09-24 at the
1570:Retrieved Jan 2010
1554:Retrieved Jan 2010
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1285:Retrieved Jan 2010
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1177:2016-03-04 at the
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1356:Arno Press (1975)
1062:Modern archeology
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778:State of Maryland
761:of the church of
680:George H. Steuart
665:George Washington
661:Martha Washington
657:John Parke Custis
632:Elizabeth Calvert
612:George Washington
560:Revolutionary War
544:George Washington
540:John Parke Custis
436:George H. Steuart
397:Elizabeth Calvert
335:Maryland Governor
331:Elizabeth Calvert
308:Dr George Steuart
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