Owen Thomas

Owen Thomas

Male Abt 1730 - 1815  (~ 85 years)

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  • Name Owen Thomas 
    Born Abt. 1730  Virginia or Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 13 Jan 1815  New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Russell Cameron Thomas furnished this link and excerpts:

      "This old (2000) email thread provides a lot of specific information about Owen Thomas (I41711):

      http://newsfeed.rootsweb.com/th/read/THOMAS/2000-10/0972136744

      Here are a few gems:

      " A letter from the Kentucky Historical Society to Wilford W. Whitaker, Jr., dated Feb 28, 1956 states: 'We have a great deal of information on the Hardin and Thomas families, since both families came to Kentucky with Daniel Boone.' - cited in 'Hardin and Harding of Va. and Ky.' compiled by Dorothy Wulfeck, 1965 supplement p. xvii.

      Owen and Mary Thomas' home on the Louisville-Nashville Road was built by Thomas Lincoln, the father of Abraham Lincoln.

      There may have been a land dispute between the decedents of Lewis K. Thomas (I41709, Owen?s father) and George Washington, as detailed in 'Letter, George Washington to Mrs. Sampson Darrell, June 18, 1786.'"

    • LDS FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.2.1/94GY-3KQ : accessed 2013-10-12), entry for General Owen Thomas:

      "26 Nov 1749 - Owen Thomas is listed as witness for the will of Moses Pinnett, filed 26 Nov 1749, proved 27 March 1750, Fairfax County, Va. Legatees: sister Mary Rice (in Maryland), Frances Hall (wife of William Hall). Exr: Sarah Rice. Wit.: William Williams, Owen Thomas, John Mears. - 'Abstracts of Wills and Inventories, Fairfax County, Virginia, 1742-1801', J. Estelle Stewart King. 16 May 1751 - Frederick Co, Va. Will Book 1, pg. 454.

      Estate of Lewis Thomas - Owen is listed as heir-at-law (under the Law of Primogeniture in England and Virginia, the heir-at-law was always the eldest son except in very rare cases) with Jane Thomas as widow. 'Bond in the amount of 100 pounds current money is given by John Smith (Jane Thomas, the widow, and Owen Thomas, the heir-at-law, having relinquished their right of administration) as administrator of the Estate of Lewis Thomas, deceased, with Samuel Walker and Owen Thomas as his securities.'

      8 Jan 1752 - Purchased 400 acres of land that was granted by deed and seal of the Right Honorable Thomas (Lord) Fairfax dated 3 Oct. 1752 (surveyor of record on deed: Mr. George Washington) in Frederick County, Virginia - Northern Neck Grants, Bk. H, p. 88. For the fee of one shilling for each 50 acres. (Owen must have been at least 21 as of this date, and if he was not yet 21 at the date of the administration of his father's estate in May 1751, he can be assumed to be born in 1731.) It is said that the 400 acres is adjoining the lands of Capt. George Johnston, Benjamin Grubs, Mr. Richard Sanford. Is this our Owen, son of Lewis and Jane? Looks probable to me that they were from Wales.

      Owen THOMAS Sex: M Event(s): Born: ABT 1730 , Wales Parents: Father: Lewis THOMAS Mother: Jane SMITH Source Information: Film Number: 2034763"

    • "LDS FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.2.1/94GY-3K2 : accessed 2013-10-12), entry for Polly Hardin:

      "Reverend W. E. Arnold, in his 'History of Methodism in Kentucky' (Herald Press, 1935, v. I p 180), says:

      'Another church in this section of the state was Thomas' Meeting House, six miles from Lebanon. Among the first members of this church were Owen Thomas and his wife.

      Jacob Young, while making his first round on his first circuit, in 1802, came to this church, and has left us an interesting account of his visit to Father Thomas. He says:

      "My next appointment was at what is called Thomas' Meeting House. I went to this place with fear and trembling, for I had heard many things of old Father Thomas. He was very severe on the young preachers, often telling them, if they could do no better, they had better go home. I prayed much on my way thither.

      He met me at the door and gave me a very cold reception. He was a large man, of rough features, stern countenance, and of great decision; withal he was very rich and felt his own importance. He sat down and looked at me as if he would examine my head and heart, and I felt very uneasy.

      Mrs. Thomas entered the room with smiling countenance, shook my hand, and gave me a hearty welcome. She was a fine figure, and reminded me of what I had read of Lady Huntington. Her mind was filled with good sense, and her heart overflowed with charity.

      The congregation soon assembled. As the day was cold, and there was no stove in the meeting house, they concluded to have the preaching in the house, which was large enough to accommodated them. I arose under a heavy cross and went to a little stand. My Bible being in one pocket and my hymnbook in another, I was not dependent on any one for books. My congregation was gay for those early days; Hon. Robert Wickliffe sat before me.

      I read my hymn, they sang, and I kneeled down to pray. The clouds dispersed, and in the light of Almighty God, I saw light. I had studied my text well, and the Lord gave me great liberty. Old Father Thomas wept freely, his brother shouted, and his wife praised God with a loud voice.

      Brother Thomas was never cross with me after that day. I had a pleasant night and a most delightful morning."'"
    Person ID I41711  Complete
    Last Modified 2 Sep 2015 

    Father Lewis K. Thomas,   b. Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 May 1751, Frederick County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Jane Smith,   b. Abt. 1710, Georges Creek, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt. 1751  (Age ~ 41 years) 
    Family ID F18044188  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Hardin,   b. Abt. 1735, Georges Creek, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt. 1805, Washington County, Kentucky, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 70 years) 
    Married Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • U.S. & International Marriages, 1560-1900: "Mary Hardin b, Abt. 1733 & Owen Thomas b. Abt. 1731 Virginia, m. [no date] of Kentucky."
    Children 
    +1. Lewis Thomas,   b. Abt. 1752, Sumner County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Oct 1833, Washington County, Kentucky, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 81 years)
    +2. Enos Thomas,   b. Abt. 1756, Rowan County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt. 1825, Hardin County, Kentucky, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 69 years)
    +3. Henry Thomas,   b. 17 Feb 1758, Sumner County, Tennessee Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Sep 1837, Long Creek, Caldwell County, Missouri, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     4. Hezekiah Thomas,   b. Abt. 1760, Georges Creek, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt. 1837  (Age ~ 77 years)
    +5. John Franklin Thomas, (Maj. Gen., KY militia),   b. 10 Apr 1763, Georges Creek, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Oct 1838, Terra Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
    +6. Catherine Thomas,   b. Abt. 1764, Georges Creek, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt. 1830, Tennessee, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 66 years)
    +7. Hardin Thomas,   b. Abt. 1766, Prince William County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. May 1837, Washington County, Kentucky, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 71 years)
    +8. Mary Thomas,   b. Abt. 1768, Washington County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 12 Oct 2014 
    Family ID F18044829  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - Abt. 1730 - Virginia or Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - - Kentucky Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)

    "Owen Thomas data from the work of Clare Bullock Wilson, Research Notes, page one" found at:

    http://community.ancestry.com/ViewUserContent.aspx?uid=00984b1b-0002-0000-0000-000000000000&pp=8&type=story
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)

    "Owen Thomas data from the work of Clare Bullock Wilson, Research Notes, page two" found at:

    http://community.ancestry.com/ViewUserContent.aspx?uid=00984b1b-0002-0000-0000-000000000000&pp=8&type=story
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)

    "Owen Thomas data from the work of Clare Bullock Wilson, Research Notes, page three" found at:

    http://community.ancestry.com/ViewUserContent.aspx?uid=00984b1b-0002-0000-0000-000000000000&pp=8&type=story
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)

    "Owen Thomas data from the work of Clare Bullock Wilson, Research Notes, page four" found at:

    http://community.ancestry.com/ViewUserContent.aspx?uid=00984b1b-0002-0000-0000-000000000000&pp=8&type=story
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)
    Owen Thomas (1730-1815)

    "Owen Thomas data from the work of Clare Bullock Wilson, Research Notes, page on five" found at:

    http://community.ancestry.com/ViewUserContent.aspx?uid=00984b1b-0002-0000-0000-000000000000&pp=8&type=story