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Thomas Howerton 1721–1801 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1721

Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia

Death Date: abt 1801

Death Location: Montgomery County, Virginia

Father: Thomas III

Mother: Jane Gilby

Spouse(s):

Children(s): James Howerton, Frances Howerton, Thomas V, John Howerton, Grief Howerton, Jane Howerton, Susanna Howerton, William *

The story of Thomas Howerton began in 1721 in Essex County, Virginia. In 1783, Thomas Howerton resided in No Township Listed, Prince Edward County, VA. Thomas Howerton married Gryssilah Jackson, and had children including Frances Howerton, Grief Howerton, James Howerton, Jane Howerton, John Howerton, Susanna Howerton, Thomas Howerton V, William H Howerton Sr. Thomas Howerton passed away in 1801 in Montgomery County, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Howerton began in 1721 in Essex County, Virginia.
  • In 1783, Thomas Howerton resided in No Township Listed, Prince Edward County, VA.
  • Thomas Howerton married Gryssilah Jackson, and had children including Frances Howerton, Grief Howerton, James Howerton, Jane Howerton, John Howerton, Susanna Howerton, Thomas Howerton V, William H Howerton Sr.
  • Thomas Howerton passed away in 1801 in Montgomery County, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas III
1695–1757
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia
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Jane Gilby
1698–1757
Birth Location: King, Queen, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Howerton
1756–
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia
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Frances Howerton
1763–
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia
FH
Thomas V
1740–
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia
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John Howerton
1750–
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia
JH
Grief Howerton
1755–1827
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia
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Jane Howerton
1757–1845
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia
JH
Susanna Howerton
1742–
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia
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William *
1759–1841
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia, USA
W*

Thomas Howerton's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Howerton
1721–1801
Birth Place: Essex County, Virginia
Parents
Thomas Howerton III
1695–1757
Essex County, Virginia
Jane Gilby
1698–1757
King, Queen, Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas (Howerton) Jr.
1670–1740
Rappahannock County, Virginia
Mary (Newball) **
1675–
Rappahannock County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1640–1695
Emma **
1640–1675
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Howerton's Descendants

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Thomas Howerton (abt 1721–abt 1801)
  1. 1. James Howerton 1756– m. Elizabeth (Howerton) * 1776–
  2. 2. Frances Howerton 1763– m. Stephen Jett 1769–
  3. 3. Thomas (Howerton) V 1740– m. Susanna Anderson 1732–
  4. 4. John Howerton 1750– m. Sally Winnery 1755–
  5. 5. Grief Howerton 1755–1827 m. Elizabeth (A.) Adkins 1764–1840
    1. 1. Micajah Howerton 1793–1870 m. Jane (Bower or) Brown 1804–1881
  6. 6. Jane Howerton 1757–1845 m. Thomas (Evans) Sr. 1747–1832
  7. 7. Susanna Howerton 1742– m. Thomas (Alley) Sr. 1740–1827
    1. 1. Thomas (Alley) Jr. 1759–
  8. 8. William (H. Howerton Sr.) * 1759–1841 m. Nancy (Ratliff) * 1764–1822
    1. 1. William (Howerton) Jr. 1789–1848
    2. 2. Nathan Howerton 1793–1838 m. Nancy (Vance) Fugate 1791–1868
      1. 1. John Howerton 1813–1870
      2. 2. Minerva Howerton 1814–1872
      3. 3. Sophronia Howerton 1816–1899
      4. 4. Francis (F.) Howerton 1817–1892
      5. 5. James Howerton 1819–1865
      6. 6. Lee Howerton 1824–
      7. 7. Andrew (Jackson) Howerton 1825–1886
      8. 8. Alexander (Campbell) Howerton 1826–1926
      9. 9. Mary Howerton 1827–1837
      10. 10. Granville Howerton 1829–1873
      11. 11. Ruth Howerton 1831–
      12. 12. Braxton (Howard) Howerton 1833–1861
      13. 13. Louisa Howerton 1834–1931
      14. 14. Nathan Howerton 1836–1848
      15. 15. Louise Howerton 1838–1885
    3. 3. John (M.) Howerton 1798–1883 m. Barbara (A.) Jones 1797–1861 m. Ellendora Vansant 1817–1875
      1. 1. Cordelia Howerton 1830– m. Alfred (S.) Day 1825–1908 m. James (H.) Williams 1828–
        1. 1. Louisa (Jane) Williams 1853– m. Franklin Thomas 1845– m. Isaac Kennard 1854–
      2. 2. John (Preston) Howerton 1818– m. Cynthia (Ann) Fugate 1830–1875
        1. 1. Granville Howerton 1852–
        2. 2. Martha (Jane) Howerton 1854–1907
        3. 3. James (B.) Howerton 1857–1890
        4. 4. Rutha (Ann) Howerton 1859–1908 m. John (R.) Wheeler 1845–1915
        5. 5. John (Henry Homer) Howerton 1861–1947 m. Malinda (Jane) Day 1858–1952
        6. 6. Perry Howerton 1870–1884
        7. 7. Barbara (Ellen) Howerton 1867–1939 m. Oliver (Scott (Ollie)) Elam 1869–1926
        8. 8. Hannah (Alice) Howerton 1864–1930 m. John (Francis) Lewis 1862–1917
        9. 9. Sorena (B.) Howerton 1872–
        10. 10. Mary (Elizabeth) Howerton 1848–1936 m. Rufus (Pelphrey) Williams 1852–1936
      3. 3. James Howerton 1822–
      4. 4. Martha Howerton 1828–
      5. 5. Ambrose (J.) Howerton 1832–1913 m. Elizabeth (M.) Flannery 1840–1915
        1. 1. John (Houston) Howerton 1864–
        2. 2. William (P.) Howerton 1866–
        3. 3. Barbara (E.) Howerton 1868–
        4. 4. Perry (Leo) Howerton 1871–
        5. 5. Wallace (N.) Howerton 1873–
        6. 6. Elizabeth Howerton 1878–
        7. 7. Henderson (Vernon (Van)) Howerton 1858–1921 m. Jane Dickerson 1858–1900 m. Eliza (J.) Kelley 1876–
        8. 8. Mary (Alice) Howerton 1876–1959 m. James (Winfield Scott) Addington 1872–1959
      6. 6. Phebe Howerton 1835–
      7. 7. John Howerton 1837–
      8. 8. Jane Howerton 1839–
      9. 9. Perry Howerton 1826– m. Sarah (Ann) Cottle 1832–
        1. 1. James (F.) Howerton 1850–
        2. 2. Perry (Ann) Howerton 1852–
    4. 4. James (Monroe) Howerton 1796–1883 m. Susannah Fugate 1800–1877
      1. 1. Andrew (Jackson Howerton) Sr. 1818–1901 m. Adelia (H.) McClure 1823–1891 m. Nancy (Jane) Ferguson 1823–1911
        1. 1. Matthew (J.) Howerton 1845–1864
        2. 2. Mary Howerton 1847–
        3. 3. Susan Howerton 1850–1926
        4. 4. Andrew (Jackson Howerton) Jr. 1852–
        5. 5. Julia (Ann) Howerton 1855–1878
      2. 2. Malinda Howerton 1822–1875 m. James (Jackson) Brown 1823–
      3. 3. James Howerton 1826–1867 m. Elizabeth (M.) Caskey 1831–1913
        1. 1. Susan (E.) Howerton 1853– m. James (Noah) Wyatt 1847–
        2. 2. Hannah (A.) Howerton 1854–
        3. 3. Perlina (D.) Howerton 1856–
        4. 4. John (C. B.) Howerton 1858–
        5. 5. Mary (H.) Howerton 1860–
      4. 4. Matilda Howerton 1827–1864 m. Alfred (S.) Day 1825–1908
        1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Day 1850–1937
        2. 2. Shiloh (C.) Day 1852–1918
        3. 3. Daniel (Boone) Day 1853–1923
        4. 4. Susan (E.) Day 1857–1929
        5. 5. Rebecca (Jane) Day 1859–1950
        6. 6. Ann (Liza) Day 1863–
      5. 5. Eda Howerton 1828–1912
    5. 5. Mary ("Polly") Howerton 1800–
    6. 6. Nancy Howerton 1805–1867 m. David (C.) Wells 1800–1888
    7. 7. Susan (Rachel) Howerton 1808–
    8. 8. Jacob (C.) Howerton 1810–1880 m. Rebecca Williams 1809–1855 m. Zerilda (Alice) Briant 1840–
      1. 1. Allce Howerton 1873–
      2. 2. Serena Howerton 1830–1869 m. Henry (Clay) Dickenson 1829–1879
      3. 3. Mary Howerton 1832–
      4. 4. William (C.) Howerton 1834–
      5. 5. Nancy Howerton 1835–
      6. 6. Harvey (D. (Harry)) Howerton 1838–
      7. 7. Albert (G.) Howerton 1840– m. Millie (A.) Ogg 1841– m. Augusta (D.) Burger 1855–
        1. 1. Jacob (C. "Jake") Howerton 1864–1932 m. Susan (Frances) Easterling 1870–1954
        2. 2. Nannie Howerton 1879–
        3. 3. Rosa Howerton 1884–1929 m. Charley (P.) Tipton 1878–1935
      8. 8. Sanford (D. (Duke)) Howerton 1843–1917 m. Judith (S.) Martin 1861–1918 m. Mary Jones 1852–1892
        1. 1. Zola (D.) Howerton 1886–1938 m. Benny Banks 1889–1972
      9. 9. John (William) Howerton 1846–1903 m. Isabelle Menifee 1848–
        1. 1. Anna (Laura) Howerton 1870–1947 m. Nicholas (Winn) Bailey 1870–1921 m. Nathan (Roscoe) Cox 1884–1949 m. James (Monroe) Case 1868–
        2. 2. Zillie (L.) Howerton 1873–1927
        3. 3. Mary (E.) Howerton 1874– m. James Miller 1867–
        4. 4. Jennie Howerton 1876–
        5. 5. Charles (H.) Howerton 1878–
        6. 6. Jon (T.) Howerton 1881–
        7. 7. Thomas (B.) Howerton 1886–
        8. 8. George (G.) Howerton 1889–
      10. 10. Henry (G.) Howerton 1853–
    9. 9. Rebecca (Howerton) * 1785–1842 m. John (Henry Jr.) * 1783–1837
      1. 1. William Henry 1806–1889 m. Eliza Phillips 1811–1887
        1. 1. Sarah (J.) Henry 1835–
        2. 2. Nancy (E.) Henry 1837–
        3. 3. John (William) Henry 1841–
      2. 2. Rebecca Williams 1828–1906 m. John (T.) Williams 1823–1884
        1. 1. Henry (C.) Williams 1849–1852
        2. 2. Ann (E.) Williams 1847–1887 m. James (S.) Greenwade 1842–1898
      3. 3. Michael Henry 1819–
      4. 4. Mary ((Polly) Henry) * 1814–1839 m. Robert (Franklin) Prater 1808–1896
        1. 1. Nancy Reed 1837– m. John (M.) Reed 1842–1880
        2. 2. Emmeline Prater 1833–1834
        3. 3. Emily (Jane Prater) * 1835–1915 m. James (H. Reed) * 1833–1898
      5. 5. Lewis Henry 1821–1869 m. Catherine Rule 1823–
        1. 1. John Henry 1843–1915 m. Louisa (L.) May 1850–1932
        2. 2. Wallace Henry 1860–
        3. 3. Phebe (Rebecca) Henry 1846–
        4. 4. Nancy (I.) Henry 1849–
        5. 5. Mary (E.) Henry 1848–
        6. 6. Lucinda Henry 1856–
        7. 7. Jacob (Lewis) Henry 1858–1948 m. Mary (Belle) Gibbs 1861–1951
        8. 8. James (W) Henry 1850–1930 m. Josephine Henry 1876–1933 m. Elizabeth Oliver 1859–
        9. 9. Franklin Henry 1855–
      6. 6. John (Henry) III 1812–1893 m. Elizabeth (Betty) Lewis 1815–1854 m. Hannah Cogswell 1823–1881
        1. 1. William Henry 1838–
        2. 2. Powell Henry 1854–
        3. 3. Michael Henry 1860–
        4. 4. Mary (J.) Henry 1835–
        5. 5. Lucinda Henry 1836–
        6. 6. Louisa Henry 1847–
        7. 7. John Henry 1849–
        8. 8. Jesse (Clark) Henry 1857–1913 m. Mary Osborn 1861–1941
        9. 9. Jacob Henry 1867–1937 m. Lizzie Henry 1872–1904
        10. 10. Frances (Eliza) Henry 1843–
        11. 11. Elizabeth (Damie) Henry 1862–1932 m. James (Andrew) Davis 1853–1935
      7. 7. Jacob Henry 1824–
      8. 8. Elizabeth Henry 1817–1870
      9. 9. Edith ((Edie)) Henry 1809–1885 m. John Hammond 1806–1870
        1. 1. Rebecca Hammond 1840–
        2. 2. Mary Hammond 1844–
        3. 3. Martin Hammond 1836–
        4. 4. Lafayette Hammond 1838–
        5. 5. John Hammond 1833–
        6. 6. Elizabeth Hammond 1831–
      10. 10. Daniel Henry 1829–1902 m. Martha (Frances) Highland 1831–1914
        1. 1. James (Harvey) Henry 1854–1917
        2. 2. Mary (T.) Henry 1865–

Thomas Howerton's Timeline

3 Records

1721
abt 1721
Birth of Thomas Howerton in Essex County, Virginia
Essex County, Virginia
1783
1783
Age 62
Thomas Howerton resided here in No Township Listed, Prince Edward County, VA
No Township Listed, Prince Edward County, VA
1801
abt 1801
Age 80
Death of Thomas Howerton in Montgomery County, Virginia
Montgomery County, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1721
    Event Place: Essex County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1077.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RSF.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Prince Edward County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: VA, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1801
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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