Hi all, I am usually pretty wound up in Michael Thomas and his sons but wanted to introduce you to one of the sons of Hans(John) Wendel Thomas and his second wife -- William Madison Thomas.  I did not know of this connection until DNA testing proved the Rockingham Co. NC Thomas relationship.  Anyway, meet William Name: William Madison THOMAS  Sex: M  Birth: 20 JAN 1763 in Culpepper Co, VA  Marriage 1 Agnes Nancy CARUTHERS b: 1774 in North Carolina Married: 19 JAN 1792 in Elbert Co, GA Death: 27 NOV 1835 in Franklin Co, GA  Burial: Thomas Family Cemetery, Banks Co, GA  Military Service: Revolutionary War - North Carolina No. 6279, B.L. Wt. 26102-160-55  Note:  He was one of the first members of Hebron Presbyterian Church in Banks County, Georgia >From "Early Families of the North Carolina Counties of Rockingham and Stokes with Revolutionary Service" ... Compiled and Published by members of James Hunter Chapter National Society Daughters of American Revolution of Madison, North Carolina, 1977: As a resident of Guilford Co, NC, William Thomas stated in his application for pension on 3 Sept 1832, living at that time in Franklin Co, GA, that he served a tour of 3 months as a private in Aug 1777 under Capt. John Leak in the regiment of Col. James Martin; that in Aug 1778, he served 3 months as a private under the same officers. He was also entitled for a tour under Capt. Ralph Chapman and Col. Lytle but was taken sick and furloughed home. He served for 10 weeks under Capt. Richard Vernon in Oct 1781 and was engaged in routing out bands of Tories in the surrounding counties. William Thomas stated that he was born in Culpeper Co, VA . He moved to Elbert Co, GA in 1784 and to Franklin Co, GA in 1788. 1827 Georgia Land Lottery, Franklin County Residents Sec: 2 Dist: 5 Lot No.: 145 William Thomas -- R.S. (Revolutionary Soldier) Residence: Franklin County Capt. Dist.: Hudsons County of Draw: Muscogee County 18th Day's Drawing - 27th March 1830 Census, Franklin Co, GA, pg. 220 Males: 2 @ 15-20 1 @ 60-70 Females: 1 @ 15-20 2 @ 20-30 1 @ 40-50 Recorded 11 December 1835 Franklin County, Georgia I William Thomas of the County of Franklin and State of Georgia being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the certainty of death, that it is appointed once for all men to die, do make ordain and publish this my Last Will and Testament, revoking all former wills and making void the same - heretofore made by me; and first I direct my body to be decently buried, and my soul to them that gave it, and also all my just debts paid off. The 2nd item in my will is that my three youngest daughters be given a good horse or beast to be of the value of Eighty dollars, as soon after my decease as profitable. Also my will is that my three daughters, that is Sarah, Mary and Anny Thomas have two hundred dollars given to them to be equally divided after taking off twenty dollars from the two hundred and putting to the raising of the last horse; and also my will is that my three above named daughters be given two feather beds and furniture each. Thirdly, my will is that my son Madison H. Thomas have all that part of my land below the Creek that is Gun Creek on the South Side of the Grove (trees or River) joining Martin's land to his only proper use and benefit forever. Fourthly, my will is that my beloved wife Nancy Thomas have and keep in possession the balance of all my landed property, negroes, stock of every kind, household and kitchen furniture of every description, whatever, during her natural life and then and not till then my will is that everything of every description be sold and divided equally amongst all my children --- And I do hereby make and ordain my son Madison H. Thomas Executor and my beloved wife Nancy Thomas Executrix of this my last will and Testament -- In witness whereof, I William Thomas, the testor, have to this last will and Testament set my hand and seal this the thirty first day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty five. William Thomas (Seal) Signed Sealed and delivered in  the presence of us, who have subscribed in the presence  of each other: Gabriel Martin M.H. Thomas Sarah Thomas After his death, Agnes Thomas applied for a pension of the Revolutionary War service of her husband . She was living in Franklin Co, GA (Pension File #W-6279; B. L. Wt. 26102-160-55). In her application she submitted the family Bible records of their children -- birth dates and whom they married.  The Thomas Family Cemetery is located near Thomas' bridge Hwy 59, Banks County, Georgia. Note: William and his 3 brothers -- Joel, Jesse and Lewis along with his 1/2 brother Michael all served in the Rev. War for NC. Joel, Jesse, Lewis and William all served in Capt Vernon's company. 

Has anyone ever seen a record of a Aquilla Thomas? -----Original Message----- From: germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:germanna_colonies-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gneolog@aol.com Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 8:21 PM To: germanna_colonies@rootsweb.com Subject: [GERMANNA] William Thomas Hi all, I am usually pretty wound up in Michael Thomas and his sons but wanted to introduce you to one of the sons of Hans(John) Wendel Thomas and his second wife -- William Madison Thomas.  I did not know of this connection until DNA testing proved the Rockingham Co. NC Thomas relationship.  Anyway, meet William Name: William Madison THOMAS  Sex: M  Birth: 20 JAN 1763 in Culpepper Co, VA  Marriage 1 Agnes Nancy CARUTHERS b: 1774 in North Carolina Married: 19 JAN 1792 in Elbert Co, GA Death: 27 NOV 1835 in Franklin Co, GA  Burial: Thomas Family Cemetery, Banks Co, GA  Military Service: Revolutionary War - North Carolina No. 6279, B.L. Wt. 26102-160-55  Note:  He was one of the first members of Hebron Presbyterian Church in Banks County, Georgia >From "Early Families of the North Carolina Counties of Rockingham and Stokes with Revolutionary Service" ... Compiled and Published by members of James Hunter Chapter National Society Daughters of American Revolution of Madison, North Carolina, 1977: As a resident of Guilford Co, NC, William Thomas stated in his application for pension on 3 Sept 1832, living at that time in Franklin Co, GA, that he served a tour of 3 months as a private in Aug 1777 under Capt. John Leak in the regiment of Col. James Martin; that in Aug 1778, he served 3 months as a private under the same officers. He was also entitled for a tour under Capt. Ralph Chapman and Col. Lytle but was taken sick and furloughed home. He served for 10 weeks under Capt. Richard Vernon in Oct 1781 and was engaged in routing out bands of Tories in the surrounding counties. William Thomas stated that he was born in Culpeper Co, VA . He moved to Elbert Co, GA in 1784 and to Franklin Co, GA in 1788. 1827 Georgia Land Lottery, Franklin County Residents Sec: 2 Dist: 5 Lot No.: 145 William Thomas -- R.S. (Revolutionary Soldier) Residence: Franklin County Capt. Dist.: Hudsons County of Draw: Muscogee County 18th Day's Drawing - 27th March 1830 Census, Franklin Co, GA, pg. 220 Males: 2 @ 15-20 1 @ 60-70 Females: 1 @ 15-20 2 @ 20-30 1 @ 40-50 Recorded 11 December 1835 Franklin County, Georgia I William Thomas of the County of Franklin and State of Georgia being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the certainty of death, that it is appointed once for all men to die, do make ordain and publish this my Last Will and Testament, revoking all former wills and making void the same - heretofore made by me; and first I direct my body to be decently buried, and my soul to them that gave it, and also all my just debts paid off. The 2nd item in my will is that my three youngest daughters be given a good horse or beast to be of the value of Eighty dollars, as soon after my decease as profitable. Also my will is that my three daughters, that is Sarah, Mary and Anny Thomas have two hundred dollars given to them to be equally divided after taking off twenty dollars from the two hundred and putting to the raising of the last horse; and also my will is that my three above named daughters be given two feather beds and furniture each. Thirdly, my will is that my son Madison H. Thomas have all that part of my land below the Creek that is Gun Creek on the South Side of the Grove (trees or River) joining Martin's land to his only proper use and benefit forever. Fourthly, my will is that my beloved wife Nancy Thomas have and keep in possession the balance of all my landed property, negroes, stock of every kind, household and kitchen furniture of every description, whatever, during her natural life and then and not till then my will is that everything of every description be sold and divided equally amongst all my children --- And I do hereby make and ordain my son Madison H. Thomas Executor and my beloved wife Nancy Thomas Executrix of this my last will and Testament -- In witness whereof, I William Thomas, the testor, have to this last will and Testament set my hand and seal this the thirty first day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty five. William Thomas (Seal) Signed Sealed and delivered in  the presence of us, who have subscribed in the presence  of each other: Gabriel Martin M.H. Thomas Sarah Thomas After his death, Agnes Thomas applied for a pension of the Revolutionary War service of her husband . She was living in Franklin Co, GA (Pension File #W-6279; B. L. Wt. 26102-160-55). In her application she submitted the family Bible records of their children -- birth dates and whom they married.  The Thomas Family Cemetery is located near Thomas' bridge Hwy 59, Banks County, Georgia. Note: William and his 3 brothers -- Joel, Jesse and Lewis along with his 1/2 brother Michael all served in the Rev. War for NC. Joel, Jesse, Lewis and William all served in Capt Vernon's company.  ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GERMANNA_COLONIES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.7/1581 - Release Date: 7/30/2008 6:56 AM