1699 William Sanders, son of Robert and Rebeckath Sanders, was born on September 10 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland [1] On September 16, William Sanders, son of Robert and Rebeckath Sanders, was named at Westminster parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland [2], also recorded as All Hollows parish [3].
1742 William Sanders, and others, were named as officers of the Provincial Militia. Dated October 26. [4]
1748 William Sanders, John Sanders, and others, were named as officers in the Colonial Militia Troop of Horse in Queen Ann's County, Md. [5]
1754 The will of William Sanders was recorded in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Will Book BT 1, 29, 227. [6] [7]
1754 The will of William Sanders, of Anne Arundel County was dated July 29, 1754 with probate date October 25, 1754. [8]
To son William Saunders, dwelling plantation.
To dau. Rebecca, an equal pt., to be paid her on day of her marriage, or at age 21, and in case dau. should die before she arrives at age 21, her pt. to be divided between my wife and surviving grandchildren.
To dau. Ann, equal pt. of personal estate, to be paid to her by my said dau. on date of her marriage.
To dau. Elizabeth, equal pt. of personal estate.
To bro. Robert Sanders, my "Petty Augree," with the oars and sails and everything belonging to her.
To bros, James and Robert Sanders, clothing.
To sister Elizabeth Sanders, silver shoe buckles.
Wife, personal estate; extx.
Appoint my kinsman William Lux of Baltimore Town, and my bro.-in-law Samuel Chapman, as trustees or guardians of my children.
Wit: Thomas and Francis Linthicum, Edward Stewart, John Jacob (schoolmaster). 29. 228Capt. William Saunders 60.564 AA £715.0.1 May 2 1755. May 20 1756. (gentleman)
Appraisers: John Gassaway, John Ijams.
Creditors: James Dick, William Lux.
Next of kin: James Saunders, Robert Sanders.
Executrix: Ann Sanders (widow).
[1] Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995, [FamilySearchRecord].
[2] Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995, [FamilySearchRecord].
[3] Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995, [FamilySearchRecord].
[4] "Notes. Maryland Militia in 1742," Maryland Historical Magazine 1 (1906), 75, [HathiTrust].
[5] "Colonial Militia 1740, 1748," Maryland Historical Magazine 6 (1911), 180-195, at 193, [HathiTrust].
[6] Maryland Colonial Wills, 1753-1755, BT 1, 29, 1-276 at 227, [MD_Archives Will Book Catalog].
[7] James M. Magruder, Index of Maryland Colonial Wills, 1634-1777 (1933, reprinted 1967), 417, [GoogleBooks].
[8] Maryland Colonial Wills, 1753-1755, BT 1, 29, 1-276 at 227, [MD_Archives Will Book Catalog].