Hello all; My direct line is through John Thomas, b. 1760, Frederick Co., Va, his daughter Elizabeth married John Shewmake/Shoemake, their daughter Catherine Shoewmake is my gr grandmother, she married Zemriah Card. Always, Imo Lee Card Greenwood Descendants of Unknown Thomas Generation No. 1 1. UNKNOWN1 THOMAS was born in Wales. Notes for UNKNOWN THOMAS: This unknown Thomas could possibly be one of the Evan Thomases. Children of UNKNOWN THOMAS are: i. OWEN2 THOMAS. 2. ii. EVAN THOMAS, d. 1755, Frederick Co., Va.. iii. THOMAS THOMAS. 3. iv. ELLIS THOMAS, b. ABT 1680, Wales; d. 1763, Frederick Co., Va.. Generation No. 2 2. EVAN2 THOMAS (UNKNOWN1) died 1755 in Frederick Co., Va. (Source: Will records, Frederick Co., Va., Will book 2, 1752 - 1761, Reel 51, page 153 - 156.). He married CATHERINE UNKNOWN. Children of EVAN THOMAS and CATHERINE UNKNOWN are: i. EVAN3 THOMAS, JR., m. ALBENAH ROSS. Marriage Notes for EVAN THOMAS and ALBENAH ROSS: Taken from Hopewell Friends History, 1734 - 1934. ii. JOHN THOMAS. iii. THOMAS THOMAS. iv. ENOS THOMAS. v. MARTHA THOMAS. 3. ELLIS2 THOMAS (UNKNOWN1) was born ABT 1680 in Wales, and died 1763 in Frederick Co., Va.. He married ELIZABETH UNKNOWN. Notes for ELLIS THOMAS: It is said that Ellis Thomas was killed by Indian, 1763 in Va. His childrens names are listed in his will, dated Aug 4, 1760, probated oct 4, 1763, Frederick Co., Va, will book 3, 1761 - 1770, Reel 51, pages 139 - 141. Children of ELLIS THOMAS and ELIZABETH UNKNOWN are: 4. i. JOHN3 THOMAS, 1, d. 1786, Va.. ii. EVAN THOMAS. iii. WILLIAM THOMAS. iv. ELIZABETH THOMAS. v. ISAAC THOMAS. vi. RACHEL THOMAS. vii. MAREY THOMAS. Generation No. 3 4. JOHN3 THOMAS, 1 (ELLIS2, UNKNOWN1) died 1786 in Va.. He married LYDIA UNKNOWN. Notes for JOHN THOMAS, 1: John Thomas, will, will book 5, 1783 - 1794, Reel 52, page 143 - 144, probated Sept 5, 1786. John and Lydia were involved with land on Hoge creek, sold to Mordecia Bean, as was John and Catherine Byrd Thomas. Children of John Thomas and Lydia are from his will. His son Alexander and Joseph Fawsett were executors of said will. Children of JOHN THOMAS and LYDIA UNKNOWN are: 5. i. JOHN4 THOMAS, b. November 25, 1760, Frederick Co., Md/Va; d. January 5, 1843, Bledsoe Co., Tn.. ii. RICHARD THOMAS. iii. ALEXANDER THOMAS. iv. REBEKAH THOMAS. v. HANNAH THOMAS. Generation No. 4 5. JOHN4 THOMAS (JOHN3, ELLIS2, UNKNOWN1) was born November 25, 1760 in Frederick Co., Md/Va (Source: Rev War Pension Papers, Born Frederick Co., Va., Nov 25, 1760.), and died January 5, 1843 in Bledsoe Co., Tn. (Source: Rev War Pension Papers, Catherine Byrd thomas Rev War pension application.). He married CATHERINE BYRD March 26, 1783 in Shanendoah Co., Va., daughter of ABRAHAM BIRD and RACHEL ZEIGLER. Notes for JOHN THOMAS: Va. Thomas, John and Catherine, W 876, Revolutionary War papers. John Thomas was born Nov 25, 1760, Frederick Co., Va. he served in the Revolutionary War. In declaration made May 13, 1833, John says that he enlisted in Frederick Co., Va., as a private in the Militia and served 3 months tours as follows: First, under Capt. Isaac Reynolds, he was stationed at Winchester. Second, he marched to Philadelphia, guarding British and Hossian prisoners. The third tour was under Capt. Ellis Cockley, and Col. Holmes; he marched into Maryland. This service was during the 17th, 18th and 19th years of his age. After the war he moved to Shanandoah Co., and lived there for 6 years; then lived in Washington Co., Va. for a year, then went to Jefferson Co. Tn. remaining for more than 11 years; has lived in Bledsoe Co., for about 20 or 25 years. Character witnesses are John Dalton, Isaac Stephens and George L. Jones. Scott Terry is Clerk. On Sept 4, 1843 Catherine declares she married John Thomas in, March 1789, her husband died on Jan 25, 1843. Witnesses, Elisha Mirklin, and William Brown. On Sept 14, 1843, John Thomas (Jr)?ic clerk and Bird Thomas affirms authenticity family record and birth of John Thomas. Thomas record. Abraham (?) was born 1789 Elizabeth, Dec 20, 1791 Maragret, Feb 25, 179(?) Andrew, Aug. 25, 179(?) Lydia, July 26, ? Bird, Jan. 19, 1800 (?) Catherine Shewmake was born Isaac Gore Shewmake was born Tuesday, Jan 19, 1813 Ellis Thomas was born Sept. 27, 1786 On June 3, 1844 Catherine Thomas repeats declaration; certified by Isaac Stephens, J.P. She was pensioned at $ 30.00 on Mar,? 9, 1844 and certificate No. was 8, 173. John Thomas served 3 tours of 3 months each, as , above; was pensioned on June 7, 1833 to commence Mar 4, 1831. Certificate No. #13,790. other source states John Thomas married Shanandoah Co., Va., 1783. His brothers were, Isaac and Evan. His father was John Thomas, Sr., was a Revolutionary soldier. John Thomas , Sr., was the son of Ellis and Elizabeth Thomas. Ellis Thomas had been killed by Indians, ( another Evan Thomas had come to Pennsylvania along with William Penn. ) Notes for CATHERINE BYRD: Catherine Byrd Thomas states in pension papers she was 74 years old in year of Sept 4, 1843., making her born about 1769. She is the daughter of Col. Abraham ird and Rachel Ziegler Bird. Col Abraham Bird was in thr Revolutionary War., and much more is known about him, I have a copy of his will, he died in Ky. Children of JOHN THOMAS and CATHERINE BYRD are: i. ELLIS5 THOMAS, b. September 27, 1786, Va. (Source: Bible Records, John Thomas.). Notes for ELLIS THOMAS: Ellis Thomas is shown on John Thomas's Bible records. It is thought that Ellis, is also Ellias Thomas shown on some census records. ii. ABRAHAM THOMAS, b. December 1789, Va. (Source: Bible records John Thomas , and Isaac Gore.); d. Tn.; m. SALLIE BYRD. Notes for ABRAHAM THOMAS: Abraham Thomas was living in Hamilton County in 1841 when he sold 120 acres that were part in Hamilton Co., and part in Meigs Co., to Robert Morrison of Meigs Co. Alfred Lewis was a witness to this tranaction. Alfred Lewis lived next to Andrew Jackson Thomas at Harrison, he was apparently married to a Thomas sister. He and his wife, Catherine, named one of their sons Bird Lewis. Another sister of Bird Thomas was married to a son of Thomas Windham. It is thought that Abraham's wife to be, Sallie Byrd, on LDmicro fiche, there is a Abraham-Andrew Thomas/Sallie Byrd, who has a daughter Clara (Claricy ) born June 18, 1834, Hamilton Co., Tn. iii. ELIZABETH THOMAS, b. December 20, 1791, Va. (Source: Bible records John Thomas , and Isaac Gore.); d. ABT 1839, Tn.; m. JOHN SHEWMAKE, ABT 1807. Notes for ELIZABETH THOMAS: Elizabeth Thomas, is shown on John Thomas Bible records, there is a Betsy Shoemake living next door to John Thomas on 1830 census, Bledsoe Co., Tn., 1812-13 court minutes Bledsoe Co., Tn, John Thomas is administrater for John Shewmake. 1847-1856, Chancery court records, Bledsoe Co., Tn, . Hoodenphyl against Gore-Thomas, John Thomas estate names wife Catherine, sons, John B., and Bird, daughters, Lydia Gore, Clara Lewis, Margaret Hoodenphyle, and Elizabeth Shewmake on film at McClung Library, Knoxville, Tn. ; Sherry Rothwell Hildreth, found this info and made copies of the document, and sent me ( Imo Lee Card Greenwood ) a copy. Sherry also found the document that was ordered by the chancery court to make distribution according to the will of, John Thomas., and sent me copies of same. Elizabeth is thought to have died before 1840, she is not found on the 1840 census, and is not living at time of the documents mentioned above, years 1848 and 1849. Notes for JOHN SHEWMAKE: It is believed that this John Shewmake is husband of Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of John Thomas, as John Thomas was administrator on the 1812-1813, Bledsoe county court minutes for John Shoemake. John Thomas's Bible records show Catherine Shewmake and Isaac Gore Shewmake, who are believed to be grandchildren of John Thomas. There has been found court records showing that John Thomas's daughter, as Elizabeth Shewmake, who we believe to be the mother of Catherine Shewmake and Isaac Gore Shewmake. It is thought that this John Shewmake was married previously, before Elizabeth Thomas, and had other children. John Shewmake's father believed to be Samuel Shoemake,Jr., listed on the 1830 census Bledsoe County, Tn. about age 90-100.. his father is believed to be Samuel Shoemake,Sr., born 1710, moved from Va. to S.C., and his father, John De La Chaumette. The above court records were found by Sherry Rothwell Hildreth. She has worked very hard to discover the above information, and I give her all the credit for doing so, Imo Lee Card Greenwood. iv. MARGARET (PEGGY ) THOMAS, b. February 25, 1793, Va. (Source: Bible records John Thomas , and Isaac Gore.); d. July 20, 1845, Tn. (Source: Pikeville Cemetery, Pikeville, Tn., Reading from stone in cemetery.); m. PETER HOODENPYLE, ABT 1818. Notes for MARGARET (PEGGY ) THOMAS: Margret Thomas Hoodenpyle is listed in two court suits, pertaining to the will of her Father, John Thomas and mother Catherine Byrd Thomas, and her siblings. Copies of court records in my file. Margaret Jane Thomas Hoodenpyle is buried at Pikeville, Tn., cemetery. source stone reading; B. 1794 - July 20, 1845. ( taken by Imo Lee Card Greenwood, Sept. 1998 ). Notes for PETER HOODENPYLE: Grave stone reads; Peter Hoodenpyle ( father of C.J. Norwood ) B. 1789 - 1870, wife, Margaret Hoodenpyle B. 1794 - Sept 1, 1901. ( info taken from stone by Imo Lee Card Greenwood, Sept. 1998 ). v. ANDREW THOMAS, b. August 25, 1796 (Source: John thomas Bible records.); d. ABT 1855, East Texas; m. MARY UNKNOWN, Tn.. vi. LYDIA THOMAS, b. July 26, 1799, Va. (Source: Bible records John Thomas , and Isaac Gore.); m. JOHN GORE, December 22, 1838. Notes for LYDIA THOMAS: Shortly after, John's death, Lydia and her three sons left TN. and move to Texas, settling first in Parker Co. near Wise Co line. During this trip west which probably occurred in 1851, her oldest son Isaac died of lung disease. Lydia was listed as one of the settlers on lands approved for preemption of vacant lands within limits of the Mississippi and Pacific Railroad. She apparently had been living there for a while. Her brother, John B. Thomas was one of the chain carriers for the railroad survey. This suggests that Lydia and her brother came to Texas together. The 1870 Parker County tax list has her son Andrew Jackson Gore as the owner of this land; however, in 1889 this same land was listed in Lydia's name. Neither she nor her two children were listed in the 1860 and 1870 censuses for Parker and/or Wise counties. These two counties were heavily involved in the Indian wars during this period and the census takers did not make the necessary effort to count all of the citizens. Lydia was listed on the 1875 Parker County tax list. 1850 census Bledsoe County, TN, Lydia was listed in the household of her younger brother, John B. Thomas. John Gore and Lydia Thomas Gore had three sons, all born in TN. Source for the above info, was Joyce Gore Locke, in email message to Imo Lee Card Greenwood, July 18, 1998. There was a law suite, March 15, 1848, Bledsoe Co. Tn., S.C. NORWOOD (admin for MARGARET ( Thomas ) HOODENPYLE vs Wm Stephens, JOHN B. THOMAS, and BIRD THOMAS , and carried over through Sept 11, 1849 . The case sites that the widow , CATHERINE, of JOHN THOMAS, did not adhere to the provisions of distribution of property set forth by her husband JOHN THOMAS'S will. At her death the property was to be divided equally to his four daughters, LYDIA GORE, CLARA LEWIS, ELIZABETH SHOEMAKE, and MARGARET HOODENPYLE . The case was re-accessed and divided per JOHN THOMAS'S will. vii. JAMES BIRD THOMAS, SR, b. January 19, 1804, Bledsoe Co., Tn. (Source: DAR #466361, DAR dated July 8, 1963.); d. ABT 1854, McMinnvile, Tn. (Source: DAR # 466361, dated July 8, 1963.); m. DEBORAH MASTERS, February 8, 1838, Tn. (Source: DAR # 439289, DAR dated Oct 13, 1955.). Notes for JAMES BIRD THOMAS, SR: James Bird Thomas died 1854, his horse and saddle was found in McMinnville, TN. Masters Family History by, Jack Masters, states : Byrd Thomas was a livestock dealer and traveled to other counties and states to purchase horses. He often traveled at night and slept days to avoid Indians. He became ill on one of his trips, died and was probably buried where he died. The 1860 census showed Deborah as head of household. Bird Thomas was sheriff of Bledsoe Co., Tn. Notes for DEBORAH MASTERS: Deborah Masters Thomas is buried in Fisk Cemetery, Overton Co., Tn. ( from Masters Family History 1691-1989, compiled and written by, Jack Masters. viii. CLARISSA (CLARICY) THOMAS, b. December 4, 1808, Bledsoe Co., Tn. (Source: Bible records John Thomas , and Isaac Gore.); d. ABT 1845, Tn.; m. DAVIS LEWIS, ABT 1822, Tn.. Notes for CLARISSA (CLARICY) THOMAS: Clarissa (Claricy) Thomas is shown on her father, John Thomas's Bible records. John Thomas died before 24 March 1851 as shown in the suit of Phillip Hoodenpyle vs Davis Lewis. John Thomas left a will by which he bequeathed to his wife during her life some negroes, with his remainder to his four daughters one of which was Clora Lewis who died in the life time of the widow of John Thomas. Said widow of John Thomas has also since died. Clora was the wife of deft. Lewis. Bird Lewis , one of the children of Clora Lewis, has died leaving no wife or children. Apparently there were five children born to Clora and Davis Lewis. (War TN, ch ct Min. 1/276 ) == Warren Co., TN, chancery court minutes, book 1 page 276. This info was in book , TN Tidbitts 1778 - 1914, Vol II, by Fisher 7 Barnes. I now have a copy of the law suit, . Imo Lee Card Greenwood, 8/31/98. ix. JOHN B (BULL) THOMAS, b. December 19, 1810, Bledsoe County, Tn. (Source: DAR # 439289, DAR dated Oct 13, 1955.); d. October 1, 1891, Parker County, Springtown, Tx. (Source: DAR # 439289, DAR dated Oct 13, 1955.); m. NANCY HICKS FARRAR VERNON, July 9, 1849, Tn.. Notes for NANCY HICKS FARRAR VERNON: Nancy Thomas's genealogy states that Nancy Hicks Vernon was born in the home of her grandfather , Robert Vernon, in Monroe Co., Tn. Searching surnames, ACUFF, BAYNES, CARD, GREER, LAMB ODOM , RENFRO, SHOEMATE, THOMAS, BIRD, BARLOW My Husbands: GREENWOOD, KITZMILLER, CULP Imo Lee Card Greenwood