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Thomas Petty 1664 – 1719 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1664

Birth Location: Essex Old, Rappannock, Virginia, Colonial America

Death Date: 18 Nov 1719

Death Location: South Fanrham Parish, Rappahannock, Virginia, Colonial America

Father: Thomas Pettus

Mother: Katherine Morris

Spouse(s): Rachel Wilson

Children(s): George Petty, Thomas Petty, Elizabeth Petty, Rachel Petty, Benjamin Petty, Mary Petty

The story of Thomas Petty began in 1664 in Essex Old, Rappannock, Virginia, Colonial America. Thomas Petty married Rachel Wilson, and had children including George Petty, Thomas Petty, Elizabeth Petty, Rachel Petty, Benjamin Petty, Mary Petty. Thomas Petty passed away in 1719 in South Fanrham Parish, Rappahannock, Virginia, Colonial America.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Petty began in 1664 in Essex Old, Rappannock, Virginia, Colonial America.
  • Thomas Petty married Rachel Wilson, and had children including George Petty, Thomas Petty, Elizabeth Petty, Rachel Petty, Benjamin Petty, Mary Petty.
  • Thomas Petty passed away in 1719 in South Fanrham Parish, Rappahannock, Virginia, Colonial America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Pettus
1598 – 1663
Birth Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England
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Katherine Morris
1640 – 1700
Birth Location: Rappahannock County, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Wilson
1666 – 1725
Birth Location: Essex, Rappahannock, Virginia, Colonial America
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Children(s)

George Petty
1680 – 1726
Birth Location: Essex County, Virginia, Colonial Era
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Thomas Petty
1680 – 1749
Birth Location: South Farnham, Essex Co., Virginia, Colonial America
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Elizabeth Petty
1683 – 1690
Birth Location: Essex, Virginia
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Rachel Petty
1685 – 1726
Birth Location: Essex, Virginia
RP
Benjamin Petty
1691 – 1691
Birth Location: South Fordham Parish, Essex, Virginia
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Mary Petty
1715 –
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MP

Thomas Petty's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Petty
1664 – 1719
Birth Place: Essex Old, Rappannock, Virginia, Colonial America
Parents
Thomas Pettus
1598 – 1663
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Katherine Morris
1640 – 1700
Rappahannock County, Virginia
Grandparents
William Pettus
1583 – 1648
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Mary Gleane
1585 – 1631
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Pettus
1552 – 1620
Cecily King
1552 – 1641
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Pettus
1523 – 1597
Christian Dethick
1527 – 1578
William King
1536 – 1597
Abigail King
1541 – 1578

Thomas Petty's Descendants

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Thomas Petty (May 1664 – 18 Nov 1719) m. Rachel Wilson (abt 1666 – abt 1725)
  1. 1. George Petty (1680 – 15 Aug 1726)
  2. 2. Thomas Petty (06 Mar 1680 – 31 Jan 1749) m. Catherine Garton (1675 – 03 Jan 1748) m. CATHERINE Garton (6 Mar 1700 – 3 Jan 1748)
    1. 1. Rebecca Petty (1701 – 11 Apr 1784)
    2. 2. John Petty (1702 – 20 Feb 1770)
    3. 3. James Petty (1705 – 10 Dec 1758)
    4. 4. Christopher Petty (1708 – 23 Oct 1776)
    5. 5. William Petty (abt 1708 – abt 1770)
    6. 6. James Petty (1710 – 27 Sep 1806) m. Martha Clanton (09 May 1724 – 1807) m. Elijah Parsons (1741 – 1798)
      1. 1. Absolom Petty (1750 – 20 Jun 1801)
      2. 2. George Petty (26 Mar 1767 – 25 Feb 1840)
      3. 3. Polly Petty (1768 – 1836)
      4. 4. Sarah Petty (29 Oct 1779 – 1803)
      5. 5. Thomas (Daniel) Petty (31 Mar 1765 – 4 Mar 1843) m. Jane Darwin (1773 – 1 Aug 1843)
        1. 1. Guilford Petty (08 Oct 1791 – 1862)
        2. 2. James (Darwin) Petty (1797 – 10 Jul 1857)
        3. 3. Ambrose (R) Petty (1800 – Jan 1841)
        4. 4. Thomas (Daniel) Petty (16 Dec 1800 – 1840) m. Kiziah (Keziah Terry Albina) Humble (1790 – 1860)
        5. 5. George (Valentine) Petty (14 Feb 1803 – 2 Feb 1886)
        6. 6. Ambrose Petty (1804 – Aft. Jan 1841)
        7. 7. John (M) Petty (1805 – 1851)
        8. 8. John (M) Petty (1805 – 1851)
        9. 9. George Petty (30 Mar 1805 – 11 Apr 1887)
        10. 10. Mary (D) Petty (24 Jan 1808 – 08 Jul 1848)
        11. 11. Bartholomew (Bartlett) Petty (1810 – 1840)
        12. 12. Robert (Cowan) Petty (20 Nov 1812 – 06 Feb 1856)
        13. 13. Mary (Polly) Petty (1814 – 1879)
        14. 14. Mary (Aryanah) Petty (1814 – )
        15. 15. Kiziah (A) Petty (Aug 1815 – 5 Mar 1879)
        16. 16. Martha PETTY (1817 – Mar 1879)
    7. 7. Rebecca Petty (1712 – 1750)
    8. 8. Mary Petty (abt 1714 – 1760)
    9. 9. George Petty (1716 – 28 May 1752)
  3. 3. Elizabeth Petty (1683 – 1690)
  4. 4. Rachel Petty (1685 – 1726)
  5. 5. Benjamin Petty (1691 – 1691)
  6. 6. Mary Petty (1715 – )

Thomas Petty's Timeline

2 Records

1664
May 1664
Birth of Thomas Petty in Essex Old, Rappannock, Virginia, Colonial America
Essex Old, Rappannock, Virginia, Colonial America
1719
18 Nov 1719
Age 55
Death of Thomas Petty in South Fanrham Parish, Rappahannock, Virginia, Colonial America
South Fanrham Parish, Rappahannock, Virginia, Colonial America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1664
    Event Place: Essex Old, Rappannock, Virginia, Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1719
    Event Place: South Fanrham Parish, Rappahannock, Virginia, Colonial America
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