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THOMAS JOHNS was the son of William Johns and his wife Ann. Ann's maiden n ame is believed to have been Merryman. THOMAS JOHNS' daughter, Elizabe th Merriman Johns, was one of a number of the descendants of William and A nn Johns of Buckingham County whose surname, or middle name, was Merryman/ Merriman.
Descendants of THOMAS JOHNS, please be aware that incorrect information w as published about THOMAS JOHNS of Pittsylvania County, VA by Edythe Ruck er Whitley. He was not, as she claimed, the son of John Johns who di ed in 1778 in Charlotte County, VA. John Johns of Charlotte County h ad a son by the name of Thomas Johns, but he was not THOMAS JOHNS of Pitts ylvania County, VA. Thomas Johns, son of John Johns of Charlotte Count y, lived in Charlotte County until his death in 1847. He was married to F rances "Frankie" Claybrook and the father of at least five children, all b orn in Charlotte County.
THOMAS JOHNS military record from the Revolutionary War place him in Bucki ngham County, VA.
THOMAS JOHNS was living in Pittsylvania County, VA by 1784 when he purchas ed land from John Stockton 17 May 1784 (Deed Book 7, pg. 273, Pittsylvan ia Co., VA). He also purchased land on Pigg River from James Karr 16 S ep 1787 (Deed Book 8, pg 94, Pittsylvania Co., VA).
Land patent for THOMAS JOHNS:
19 Jul 1790- THOMAS JOHNS Pittsylvania County, 160 acres on the north si de of Pig River adjoining land of Adkinson, King, Peak and others. Gran ts 22, p. 409.
THOMAS JOHNS served in the Revolutionary War. He was an Ensign in the Buc kingham County Militia.
Richmond, Virginia State Archives, 10 April 1784. Reference Auditor's Acco unt XVIII, page 531, Militia Warrant to Thomas Johns for his service in t he militia of the state in 1781.
RECORDS PERTAINING TO THE DIVISION OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS JOHNS:
30 Dec 1794- In obedience to an order of the Worshipfull Court of Pittsylv ania Co. we Robret Devin, Joseph Austin and Abraham Aaron, to take an inve ntory and appraisement of the estate of THOMAS JOHNS, decd. We do hereby c ertify that we have appraised the foregoing articles (named) and find th at same to amount to the sum of 800 pounds.
Signed: Robert Devin, Joseph Austin and Abram Aaron.
At a Court held of Pittsylvania County, VA the 19th day of January 1796 t he above inventory was returned and the same was ordered to be record ed by the court. Teste: Wm. Tunstall.
(Pittsylvania Co., VA, Will Book 2, pg. 186)
20 Dec 1800- In obedience to an order of the Worshipfull Court of Pittsylv ania County we have proceeded to divide the estate of THOMAS JOHNS, decd ., among the dependent legatees in manner and form to wit:
Lot 1: To Isaac Johns: Jame and Rhoda valued at $118.00
Lot 2: To Judith Johns: Charles, Ralph and Mary valued at $112.00.
Lot 3. To Elizabeth Johns: Nancy, Charity and Joseph valued at $135.00.
Lot 4. To Polly Johns: Cuzzy, Polly and Lucy valued at $114.00
Lot 5. To Jacob Johns: Jessey and Ann valued at $105.00
Lot 6. To Joseph Johns: Alley and Elijah valued at $115.00
Lot 7. To Abraham Johns: Phebe, Reubin, Stephen and Usley valued at $130.0 0.
Given under our hands this day above written.
Signed: James Blakely, Joseph Austin and Abraham Aaron.
(Pittsylvania Co., VA, Will Book 3, pg. 95)
From: Mixed Probate Records - Pittsylvania County, VA
Book 4, 1805 -1812
Johns, Thomas - Charles Lewis & Gatreyhood his wife, adms.
Names: Abraham, Elizabeth, Isaac, Jacob, Judith, Polley & Jos.
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Taylor Family Genealogy
Abt 1752 - 1794 (~ 42 years)
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