"Ralph's Creek, also called Parry's Creek and Perrin's Creek, wasnamed a fter Ralph Payne, (have more information on this line) thefirst settle r who made his home upon it. It was near Kilman'sBeaverdam Swamp. It w as later known as Fisher's Bridge Swamp; and istoday called Mussel Swa mp. It flows into Piscataway at longitude 76deg. 51 min. 4 sec. Among t hose who owned land on it were RalphPayne, Samuel Parry, Thomas Harper ...."
Thomas' will, dated 12/4/1683, was proved 4/2/1684 in RappahannockCo., V A.
Court held 3 Oct 1684. "Reference is granted between William Lake (asm arrying the relict of Thomas Harper, dec'd.) pltf and Richard Hale,def ....on the south side of the river.
