BASIL QUEEN (A5) was born about 1786 in Maryland, near the White Marsh plantation in Queen Anne, Prince George’s County. The date of his death is unknown. He married Ann Queen (b. 1797)—a free woman—on 28 April 1814, in Baltimore City, Maryland. Eight children were believed to be born from this union.
Children of Basil and Ann (Queen) Queen:
- William Queen, born about 1818 in Maryland.
- James Queen, born about 1820 in Maryland; He was baptized on 1 October 1820 at White Marsh Church in Queen Anne, Prince George’s County, Maryland—Godparent: Charity Queen.
- Martha Ann Queen, born about 1821 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland; She was baptized on 28 October 1821 at White Marsh Church in Queen Anne, Prince George’s County, Maryland.
- Eleanor “Nelly” Queen, born in January 1823 in Maryland; She was baptized on 2 March 1823 at White Marsh Church in Queen Anne, Prince George’s County, Maryland.
- Susan Queen, born about 1825 in Maryland.
- Daniel Queen, born about 1827 in Maryland.
- Eliza Queen, born about 1829 in Maryland.
- Edward Gabriel Queen, born on 4 November 1830 in Maryland; He was baptized on 27 March 1831 at White Marsh Church in Queen Anne, Prince George’s County, Maryland—Godparent: Susan Queen.
Basil Queen recovered his freedom from Rev. John Ashton in April 1796. At the 1832 Special Census for Anne Arundel County, Basil and Ann Queen were found living in the Second District.
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