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Colonel George Thomas 1681–1740 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 August 1681

Birth Location: Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Death Date: 26 June 1740

Death Location: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA

Father: John Thomas

Mother: Sarah Balston

Spouse(s): Alice Gorton

Children(s): Sarah DNA

In 1681, Colonel George Thomas entered the world in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America, born to John Thomas And Sarah Balston. In 1740, Colonel George Thomas resided in North Kingstown, Washington County, RI. Colonel George Thomas married Alice Gorton, and had children including Sarah Thomas Dna. Colonel George Thomas passed away in 1740 in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1681, Colonel George Thomas entered the world in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America, born to John Thomas And Sarah Balston.
  • In 1740, Colonel George Thomas resided in North Kingstown, Washington County, RI.
  • Colonel George Thomas married Alice Gorton, and had children including Sarah Thomas Dna.
  • Colonel George Thomas passed away in 1740 in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas
1649–1699
Birth Location: Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
JT
Sarah Balston
1650–1731
Birth Location: Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
SB

Spouses(s)

Alice Gorton
1681–1738
Birth Location: Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
AG

Children(s)

Sarah DNA
1714–1776
Birth Location: New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA
SD

Colonel Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Colonel Thomas
1681–1740
Birth Place: Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Parents
John Thomas
1649–1699
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Balston
1650–1731
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Thomas
1621–1692
England
Sarah (Pitney no DNA) hits
1628–1682
England
William Balston
1625–
Elizabeth Potter
1625–
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Thomas
1594–1648
Katherine (Marshfield)
1599–1625
James Pitney
1600–
Sarah
1600–
Hugh Baulstone
1557–1637
Sara Parker
1557–1637
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Thomas
1562–1595
Elizabetha Thomas
1575–1623
RICHARD (Savidg)
1570–1599
Margaret Paddocke
1574–1610
Jeremiah Pitney
1565–1650
Edmond Smyth
1586–1647
Frances Sanford
1584–1657
Richard Balston
1535–1598
Margaret
1535–1631
William Parker
1533–
Rose Parker
1537–

Colonel Thomas's Descendants

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Colonel (George) Thomas (20 August 1681–26 June 1740) m. Alice Gorton (1681–18 Jun 1738)
  1. 1. Sarah (Thomas) DNA 1714–1776 m. William (Mcmechen) DNA 1715–1778
    1. 1. Rebecca Mcmechen 1739–1836 m. John Turner 1752–1813
      1. 1. Mathias Turner 1772–1818
        1. 1. John (D) Turner 1794–1858
      2. 2. Mary Price 1787–1844
      3. 3. William Turner 1759–1813
      4. 4. Rachel Price 1780–
    2. 2. Agnes Mcmechen 1742–
    3. 3. Major (Alexander) McMakin 1740–1817 m. Mary steel 1740– m. Elizabeth (Corsen \) Korsen 1745–1787
      1. 1. Benjamin (Perrine) McMakin 1763–1804 m. mary carr 1764–1852
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Coursen) McMakin 1797–1843 m. David (Alexander) Wheeler 1789–1848
        2. 2. Jane Wheeler 1799–1862 m. Jesse (G) Wheeler 1794–1844
        3. 3. benjamin McMakin 1784–1867
        4. 4. john McMakin 1785–1867 m. Sarah (R) Suddeth 1813–1887 m. jane kendrick 1795–1848
        5. 5. peter (carr) McMakin 1788–1838 m. Margaret wilson 1788–1827
        6. 6. alexander McMakin 1790–1828
        7. 7. rachel McMakin 1792–1863 m. John (Fielding) Sudduth 1785–1863
        8. 8. james (jordan) McMakin 1799–
      2. 2. Mary (Ann) Mcmakin 1770– m. John hinkle 1770–
      3. 3. elizabeth McMakin 1770–1815
        1. 1. alexander (g) duncan 1795–1870 m. Polly Mcintyer 1805–1850
      4. 4. nancy (ann) McMakin 1787– m. John (Jacob) Tabler 1780–1840
        1. 1. joseph tabler 1812– m. Mary (Jane) Hughes 1813–
      5. 5. William (McMakin) McMechen 1774–1849 m. Eleanor armistead 1800– m. Zilpah (Pullen) Pullin 1772–1827
        1. 1. Levina McMakin 1830–1844 m. Eli (B. *) Hobbs 1803–1864
        2. 2. John McMakin 1811–1865 m. Julia (dinsford \) densford 1820–
        3. 3. Alexander McMakin 1799–1877 m. *Martha (Patty) Duncan 1801–1870
        4. 4. Peyton McMakin 1801–1864 m. katie bane 1800–1891
        5. 5. Elizabeth McMakin 1800–1843 m. John (Mcmakin) Young 1800–
        6. 6. William (Homer) Mcmeekin 1814–1870
        7. 7. Wesley (\ West) McMakin 1809–1880 m. Clarissa Foster 1837–
        8. 8. Charles McMakin 1796–1870 m. Elizabeth Duncan 1798–1833
      6. 6. Sarah McMakin 1765–1847 m. Cornelius Skinner 1756–
        1. 1. Phineaus Skinner 1786–
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Taylor) Skinner 1787–1860
        3. 3. Susan Skinner 1788–1845
        4. 4. emily Skinner 1793–1883
        5. 5. richard (alexander) Skinner 1796–1847
        6. 6. cornelius Skinner 1798–
        7. 7. harriet Skinner 1800–1863
        8. 8. Ada (\ Addie) Skinner 1791–1829 m. Hollingsworth 1791–1873
        9. 9. Mary Skinner 1788–1873
        10. 10. Elizabeth (Conger) Skinner 1799–1848 m. David (J) Coe –1823

Colonel Thomas's Timeline

4 Records

1681
20 August 1681
Birth of Colonel George Thomas in Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1740
1740
Age 59
Colonel George Thomas resided here in North Kingstown, Washington County, RI
North Kingstown, Washington County, RI
1740
26 June 1740
Age 59
Death of Colonel George Thomas in Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1753
1753
Age 72
Colonel George Thomas - Probate in New Castle, Delaware, USA
New Castle, Delaware, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 August 1681
    Event Place: Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington County, RI
    Record Source: Rhode Island, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Record of Deaths, 1828-1885; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR Ph:658

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 June 1740
    Event Place: Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, New Castle County probate records, ca 1682-1925; Author: New Castle County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: New Castle, Delaware
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1753
    Event Place: New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, New Castle County probate records, ca 1682-1925; Author: New Castle County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: New Castle, Delaware
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