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Richard Thomas 1752–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Nov 1752

Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 1829

Death Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Father: Joseph Thomas

Mother: Sarah Estes

Spouse(s): Ann Brownell, Anne Decotee

Children(s): Joseph Thomas, Philadelphia Thomas, David Thomas, Ruth Thomas, Stephen Thomas, Hannah Thomas, Gardner Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Anne Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Philadelphia Thomas, David Thomas, Ruth Thomas, Stephen Thomas, Hannah Thomas, Gardner Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Anne Thomas

The story of Richard Thomas began in 1752 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. In 1782, Richard Thomas resided in Newport County, RI. Richard Thomas married Ann Brownell, Anne Decotee, and had children including Anne Thomas, David Thomas, Gardner Thomas, Hannah Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Philadelphia Thomas, Ruth Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Stephen Thomas. Richard Thomas passed away in 1829 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Thomas began in 1752 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
  • In 1782, Richard Thomas resided in Newport County, RI.
  • Richard Thomas married Ann Brownell, Anne Decotee, and had children including Anne Thomas, David Thomas, Gardner Thomas, Hannah Thomas, Joseph Thomas, Philadelphia Thomas, Ruth Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Stephen Thomas.
  • Richard Thomas passed away in 1829 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Thomas
1715–1780
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Sarah Estes
1720–1790
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
SE

Spouses(s)

Ann Brownell
1757–
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
AB
Anne Decotee
1752–1829
Birth Location: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
AD

Children(s)

Joseph Thomas
1797–1880
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
JT
Philadelphia Thomas
1775–1863
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
PT
David Thomas
1777–1857
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
DT
Ruth Thomas
1780–
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
RT
Stephen Thomas
1784–1860
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
ST
Hannah Thomas
1787–1871
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
HT
Gardner Thomas
1790–1875
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
GT
Sarah Thomas
1792–
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
ST
Anne Thomas
1796–
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
AT
Joseph Thomas
1797–1880
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
JT
Philadelphia Thomas
1775–1863
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
PT
David Thomas
1777–1857
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
DT
Ruth Thomas
1780–
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
RT
Stephen Thomas
1784–1860
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
ST
Hannah Thomas
1787–1871
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
HT
Gardner Thomas
1790–1875
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
GT
Sarah Thomas
1792–
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
ST
Anne Thomas
1796–
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
AT

Richard Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Richard Thomas
1752–1829
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Joseph Thomas
1715–1780
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Sarah Estes
1720–1790
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Thomas
1680–1735
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Ruth Fish
1687–1727
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Robert Estes
1694–1780
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Ann Durfee
1691–1734
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Fish
1662–1723
Abigail Mumford
1658–1717
Richard Estes
1647–1723
Elizabeth Beck
1663–1721
Thomas Durfee
1669–1728
Ann Freeborn
1669–1729
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Fish
1619–1687
Mary Sherman
1625–1673
Thomas Mumford
1625–1692
Sarah Sherman
1636–1719
Robert Estes
1603–1671
Dorothy Wilson
1613–1682
Henry Beck
1640–1662
Dorothy Beck
1642–
Thomas Durfee
1643–1712
Ann Hill
1628–1687
Gideon Freeborn
1639–1720
Mary Boomer
1657–1715

Richard Thomas's Descendants

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Richard Thomas (28 Nov 1752–1829) m. Ann Brownell (9 Jan 1757–) m. Anne Decotee (24 Aug 1752–1829)
  1. 1. Joseph Thomas 1797–1880 m. Sarah (Catherine) Chase 1792–1871
    1. 1. Charles (Gardiner) Thomas 1835–1912 m. Ann (Elizabeth) Fish 1837–1911
      1. 1. Ann (Anthony) Thomas 1870–1935 m. James Bennett 1867–1923
        1. 1. Anna Bennett 1912–2016 m. Edward (Traver) Luther 1906–1985
        2. 2. Walter (H) Hedley 1896–
        3. 3. Sidney (T) Hedley 1892–
      2. 2. Sidney (Chase) Thomas 1857–1930
      3. 3. Frank (Lawton) Thomas 1859–1930
      4. 4. George (Bradford) Thomas 1863–1929
      5. 5. William (Henry) Thomas 1872–1950
    2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Thomas 1819–1820
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Anthony) Chase 1821–1908
    4. 4. Matilda Thomas 1822–1847
    5. 5. Henry Thomas 1824–1880
    6. 6. David (W) Thomas 1825–1874
    7. 7. Phebe (A) Thomas 1827–1912
    8. 8. Abby (A) Grinnell 1828–1903
    9. 9. Charles (Lawton) Thomas 1830–1834
    10. 10. Seth (R) Thomas 1832–1903
    11. 11. Elizabeth (Anthony) Chase 1838–1916
    12. 12. Henry Thomas 1850–1880
  2. 2. Philadelphia Thomas 1775–1863
  3. 3. David Thomas 1777–1857
  4. 4. Ruth Thomas 1780–
  5. 5. Stephen Thomas 1784–1860
  6. 6. Hannah Thomas 1787–1871
  7. 7. Gardner Thomas 1790–1875
  8. 8. Sarah Thomas 1792–
  9. 9. Anne Thomas 1796–
  10. 10. Joseph Thomas 1797–1880
  11. 11. Philadelphia Thomas 1775–1863
  12. 12. David Thomas 1777–1857
  13. 13. Ruth Thomas 1780–
  14. 14. Stephen Thomas 1784–1860
  15. 15. Hannah Thomas 1787–1871
  16. 16. Gardner Thomas 1790–1875
  17. 17. Sarah Thomas 1792–
  18. 18. Anne Thomas 1796–

Richard Thomas's Timeline

3 Records

1752
28 Nov 1752
Birth of Richard Thomas in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
1782
1782
Age 30
Richard Thomas resided here in Newport County, RI
Newport County, RI
1829
1829
Age 77
Death of Richard Thomas in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1752
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1752; Birth city: of Portsmouth; Birth state: RI.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: Newport County, RI
    Record Source: Rhode Island Census, 1740-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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