The Maudlins were originally French Hugenots, driven from France to England by persecution. The struggle between Catholics and Protestants (Hugenots) occurred from 1547-1559, during the reign of Henry the second of France. Apparently, the Maudlins lived in the Northern District, as the people who now live there are predominantly of the tall, fair-haired, blue-eyed type; obviously related to the Scandavians and teutons, who long ago made that part of France their home. . .
Ezekiel the 1st came from England and settled in what is now known as North Carolina I have not been able to find in which year he immigrated. According to records, he was born about 1669. Other records show that he wed Hannah Nicholson of Perquimans County, North Carolina in 1693. this count is situated on the Albermarle Sound of the Atlantic Ocean Records of births, marriages, wills and land transfers, indicate the family lived in north Carolina for more than a century. . .
In the early 1800’s some of the Maudlins moved ot Indiana to make their homes. During the next few years, some migrated ot Iowa. . .
Our Maudlin Family in America (obtained from Mrs. Shelby Beaucamp, one of the descendants of Mark Maudlin.
Ezekiel Maudlin came from England and settled in what is now known as North Carolina. . . Records also show Ezekiel owned land and left an estate of which Hannah was named Administratrix.
Ezekiel and Hannah had five children; Edward, Ezekiel Jr., Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah
According to the ENglish law prevailing in the colonies at that time, Edward inherited the land and Ezekiel Jr. inherited a Coat of Arms, suggesting that this family was of more than ordinary importance.
Four years after the death of Ezekiel, which occurred Marcy 16, 1706, Hannah remarried to a man named Davis They had a daughter named Ann, as indicated in Hannah’s will.
Sometime after the death of Davis, Hannah married Samuel Charles and another daughter, Hannah Jr. was born.. . . Hannah’s third husband, Charles, died in 1728. Hannah remained a widow until her death in 1752. She left an estate disposed of by her will.
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