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Martha McClelland¹

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Birth*	Martha, daughter of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born circa 1794.1
Estate-Will	Martha was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., her father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving one-eleventh of the estate.2,3

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Mary McClelland¹

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

2 Nov 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born circa 1795.1
Census1810	Mary is probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Union Twp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.2
Census1820	Mary is probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Indiana Twp., Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3
Estate-Will	Mary was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., her father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving one-eleventh of the estate.4,5

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Thomas McClelland¹

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Birth*	Thomas, son of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born circa 1798.1
Census1810	Thomas is probably the male under age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Union Twp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.2
Estate-Will	Thomas was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., his father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving one-eleventh of the estate.3,4

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Samuel McClelland Jr.^1,2

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Birth*	Samuel, son of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born circa 1800.1
Census1810	Samuel is probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Union Twp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.3
Census1830	Samuel appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Baughman, Wayne Co., Ohio, as a neighbor ofSamuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.2
Estate-Will	Samuel was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., his father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving one-eleventh of the estate.4,5

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John McClelland¹

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Birth*	John, son of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born on 19 December 1803.1
Census1810	John is probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Union Twp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.2
Census1820	John is probably the male age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Indiana Twp., Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3
Census1830	John is probably the male age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1830 Federal Census of Baughman, Wayne Co., Ohio.4
Estate-Will	John was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., his father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving one-eleventh of the estate.5,6

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Jane McClelland¹

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

18 May 2017

Birth*	Jane, daughter of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born circa 1805.1
Census1810	Jane is probably one of the two females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Union Twp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.2
Census1830	Jane is probably one of the two females age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1830 Federal Census of Baughman, Wayne Co., Ohio.3
Marriage*	She married Fnu Little before 5 October 1838.4
Estate-Will	Jane was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., her father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving $100 plus one-eleventh of the estate.5,4

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Andrew McClelland¹

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Birth*	Andrew, son of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born between 1807 and 1811. Wyble-Griratono says 1807, the 1820 census suggests 1811, if the son < 10 is in fact Andrew.1
Census1810	Andrew is probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Union Twp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.2
Census1820	Andrew is probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Indiana Twp., Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.3
Census1830	Andrew appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Baughman, Wayne Co., Ohio, as a neighbor ofSamuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.4
Death*	Andrew died before 5 October 1838.5
Estate-Will	Andrew was mentioned in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., his father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, his children receiving one-eleventh of the estate.6,5

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Sarah Hannah McClelland^1,2

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.2 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks2 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born on 10 September 1810.2
Census1810	Sarah is probably one of the two females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Union Twp., Fayette Co., Pennsylvania.3
Census1830	Sarah is probably one of the two females age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1830 Federal Census of Baughman, Wayne Co., Ohio.4
Estate-Will	Sarah was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., her father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving $50 plus one-eleventh of the estate.5,1

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Nancy McClelland¹

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Birth*	Nancy, daughter of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born circa 1813.1
Census1820	Nancy is probably one of the three females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Indiana Twp., Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.2
Census1830	Nancy is probably the female age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1830 Federal Census of Baughman, Wayne Co., Ohio.3
Estate-Will	Nancy was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., her father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving one-eleventh of the estate.4,5

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Eleanor McClelland¹

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Birth*	Eleanor, daughter of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born on 1 February 1816.1
Census1820	Eleanor is probably one of the three females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Indiana Twp., Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.2
Estate-Will	Eleanor was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., her father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving one-eleventh of the estate.3,4

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Eliza Ann McClelland¹

Father	Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr.1 b. 1774, d. fr 5 Oct 1838 - 20 Oct 1838
Mother	Eleanor Crooks1 b. bt 1774 - 1776, d. b 1831

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Birth*	Eliza, daughter of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, was born on 12 May 1819.1
Census1820	Eliza is probably one of the three females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Indiana Twp., Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.2
Estate-Will	Eliza was named an heir in the will of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr., her father, dated 5 October 1838 at Baughman Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, receiving one-eleventh of the estate.3,4

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Fnu Little¹

Last Edited

4 Jul 2016

Marriage*

He married Jane McClelland, daughter of Samuel Emanuel McClelland Sr. and Eleanor Crooks, before 5 October 1838.1

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Jacob Thomas¹

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Birth*	Jacob was born in 1770 in Montgomery Co., Virginia Colony, New England, s/o Japhet Thomas and Mary Drake.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: 1791 - Jacob is the first of his family to appear in Loudoun Co., VA. This year, David Thomas Sr. pays his tax along with his sons David Jr., Philip, and George Thomas. He also pays for a Stephen Purcely, as he had the previous year. 1792 - The first "Jeffrey" here was probably Japhet and the second was probably Jacob: Jeffrey, Jeffrey, Griffith, Phinehas, and Evan Thomas. ["J" is probably Jacob]. 1793 - Jeffrey, J., Griffith, Phinehas, and Evan, all appeared on the Loudoun Co. VA tax list. Was "J." Japhet or Jacob? Did Jeffrey pay for the others? 5 tithes. 1794 - Oct. 17, 1794 - Loudoun Co. VA Personal Property Tax: Japhet Thomas & Phinehas & Evan & Jacob 4 tithes and 4 (horses?) - - 4 4 1. 1795 Aug 5 - Japhet Thomas & Sons J., P., E., & John 5 tithes 5 horses. 1796 10 Aug - Japhet Thomas & Sons Phinis (Phineas), Evin (Evan), & Jacob 4 & 5 (horses?). 11 Aug - John 1 & 1. 1796 31 May - John Thomas 1 & 1. Japith Thomas & Sons Phinaz (Phineas) & Jacob & Aron (Evan) 5 & 6. 6 June - Griffith Thomas. 1800: Named as a brother in Griffith's 1800 will. He appeared in court in person, so was in Loudoun Co. 1807 District of Timothy Taylor. Joseph Thomas & Jesse [both sons of Owen] & Farnsworth 3 2 - 8. Japhet, Phenias (Phineas), Jacob, & Ben Ra-(Ramey?), Evan Thomas & M. Haynes 6 3 - 8. George Thomas [son of Owen], John Thomas [son of Japhet], McKnight, & William Anders 3 - 0 4. 1808 No taxes collected in 1808. 1809 The Third District, McKnights. Jacob & Evan Thomas 2 1 - 2. Phinehas (Phineas) & Japhet Thomas and Jack FREE NEGRO 3 2 - 5 Joseph Thomas & Jesse & Farnsworth. David Thomas 1 - - 2. John Thomas 1 - - 5. George Thomas 1 2 - 3. 1809-1810: Jacob's brother Phineas married in 1809 and in 1810, it appears their father Japhet was living with Jacob next door to Jacob's brother John: Japhet apparently died sometime before 1820, when Jacob and Ruth were living across the county line in Fredericks County with five daughters. 1822 Loudoun Co., VA personal tax list. Jacob and his brother Evan were not listed in Loudoun, but their brothers Phinehas and John Sr. and his son John Jr. were on 21 and 27 Mar in Book A. Jacob doesn't appear again on the Loudoun county tax lists.1
Marriage*	He married Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, daughter of Owen Thomas and Martha Davis, circa 1808 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.1,2
Census1810*	Jacob appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Waterford, Loudoun Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 01021-102 as 26-44 yo yo Jacob Thomas. Bev Golden, in her Find A Grave entry for Jacob Thomas, speculates that the male >45 is Jacob's father Japhet, and that the other male 26-44 is Jacob's brother Evan. She neglects to mention the second female 16-25. Ruth may be one bracket too young. There is a Jno Thomas next door enumerated as 00111-00001.3,1
Census1820	Jacob appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Front Royal, Frederick Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 000101-4101 as >45 yo Jacob Thomas. The male 16-25 is unidentified.4,1
Death*	Jacob died in 1823 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. Avery claims between 1825 and 1832.1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Ketoctin Baptist Church Cemetery in Purcellville, Loudoun Co., Virginia.1

Children with Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas:

Jane Thomas1 b. 29 Jun 1809, d. 22 Jan 1861 Maria Thomas1 b. bt 1810 - 1815, d. bt 1838 - 1850 Martha Thomas1 b. 31 Oct 1812, d. 15 Jan 1874 Elizabeth Thomas1 b. 1815, d. 1 Jan 1887 Mary Thomas1 b. 1820, d. 8 Jul 1867

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Jane Thomas¹

Father	Jacob Thomas1 b. 1770, d. 1823
Mother	Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas1 b. 1783, d. 22 Sep 1852

Last Edited

1 Oct 2021

Birth*	Jane, daughter of Jacob Thomas and Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, was born on 29 June 1809 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.1
Census1810	Jane is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Thomas, in the 1810 Federal Census of Waterford, Loudoun Co., Virginia.2,1
Census1820	Jane is probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Thomas, in the 1820 Federal Census of Front Royal, Frederick Co., Virginia.3,1
Census1850	Jane appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Loudoun Co., Virginia in the household of her mother, Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, as 41 yo Jone Thomas.4
BioNote*	Biography Note: 1852 : Her mother Ruth died and Jane, Mary, and Susan went to live with Jane and Mary's married sister Martha Nixon. 1855 : She was named as a legatee in the will of Elizabeth W. Thomas [should be Elizabeth U. Thomas], her first cousin, daughter of her mother Ruth's brother Philip Thomas. 1860 : 1860 census, LOVETTSVILLE, Loudoun Co., VA, p. 438 Jas W. Nixon, 50, farmer, born Loudoun Co., VA Martha, 46, born Loudoun Co., VA Jno W., 56, merchant, born Loudoun Co., VA Jane Thomas, 50, born Loudoun Co., VA Mary Thomas, 36, born Loudoun Co., VA Susana Hesket, 33, born Loudoun Co., VA Josiah Cook, 25, born Loudoun Co., VA 1861 : Her estate was administered by her brother-in-law, James W. Nixon. Loudoun Co VA Will Bk Abstracts, Duncan, p 184: THOMAS, Jane A/I of 29 Jun 1861: Admr James W. NIXON; CtOD 11 Mar 1861; notes, $350 due from estate of E. U. THOMAS, totaling $915.08. Aprs: Wm. GRAHAM, Thos. W. WHITE, David MANSFIELD. RtCt 2 Jul 1861. [2P:239] A/I of 3 Mar 1868: Admr dbn John W. NIXON; CtOD 10 Feb 1868; notes on John W. & Jas. W. NIXON, totaling $670. Aprs: Geo. L. MOORE, Edward F. HAMILTON, Joseph M. GRUBB. RtCt 15 Jun 1868. [2T:405] S/A with Admr James Wm. NIXON: beginning Mar 1861; payments leaving $1198.94. There remains a claim against estate by Owen THOMAS as Exor of Elizabeth U. THOMAS. RtCt 12 Oct 1869. [2V:42] S/A with Admr dbn John W. NIXON: beginning Feb 1868; $1100 distributed to Saml. CLENDENING, estate of James W. NIXON, John W. NIXON Admr of Mary THOMAS, children of Maria MILLER dec'd (F. M. BRADFIELD who married Susan R., John D. MARTIN who married Margaret E. & Ann E. MILLER) RtCt 14 Jun 1876. [3A:3721].1
Death*	Jane died on 22 January 1861 at age 51.1
Burial*	She was buried at Ketoctin Baptist Church Cemetery in Purcellville, Loudoun Co., Virginia.5

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Martha Thomas¹

Father	Jacob Thomas1 b. 1770, d. 1823
Mother	Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas1 b. 1783, d. 22 Sep 1852

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Martha, daughter of Jacob Thomas and Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, was born on 31 October 1812 in Loudoun or Frederick Co., Virginia.1
Census1820	Martha is probably one of the four females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Thomas, in the 1820 Federal Census of Front Royal, Frederick Co., Virginia.2,1
Marriage*	She married James W. Nixon on 12 November 1832 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their only child was John W. Nixon (1833-?).1,3
BioNote*	Biography Note: 1850 census: VA Census, Loudoun Co, p 277, Family 1634: NIXON, Jas. 41 VA farmer $9000 Martha 37 VA Jno 17 VA m JOHNSON, Sam'l 19 black 1852: Martha's mother Ruth died and Martha's two sisters, Jane and Mary, and their cousin Susan Heskett all came to live with Martha and James: 1860: 1860 census, LOVETTSVILLE, Loudoun Co., VA, p. 438 Jas W. Nixon, 50, farmer, born Loudoun Co., VA Martha, 46, born Loudoun Co., VA Jno W., 56, merchant, born Loudoun Co., VA Jane Thomas, 50, born Loudoun Co., VA Mary Thomas, 36, born Loudoun Co., VA Susana Hesket, 33, born Loudoun Co., VA Josiah Cook, 25, born Loudoun Co., VA 1861: Martha's sister Jane died and James was appointed administrator of her estate: Loudoun Co VA Will Bk Abstracts, Duncan, p 184: THOMAS, Jane A/I of 29 Jun 1861: Admr James W. NIXON; CtOD 11 Mar 1861; notes, $350 due from estate of E. W. THOMAS, totaling $915.08. Aprs: Wm. GRAHAM, Thos. W. WHITE, David MANSFIELD. RtCt 2 Jul 1861. [2P:239] 1865: Martha was named as the sister of Mary Thomas in Mary's will and James was named executor: Loudoun Co VA Will Abstracts, Duncan, p 236: THOMAS, Mary Will of 15 Dec 1865: sisters Martha NIXON & Elizabeth CLENDENING, nieces Susannah R. BRADFIELD & Ann C. MILLER, cousin Susannah HESKETT, James W. NIXON named Exor, witnesses George L. MOORE, James W. N. SMITH & David HIXSON. RcCt 10 Feb 1868. Admr John W. NIXON. $2000 bond, security Samuel CLENDENING Jr. & James W. N. SMITH. [2T:236]. S/A with Admr dbn John W. NIXON: beginning Feb 1868; $1100 distributed to Saml. CLENDENING, estate of James W. NIXON, John W. NIXON Admr of Mary THOMAS, children of Maria MILLER dec'd (F. M. BRADFIELD who married Susan R., John D. MARTIN who married Margaret E. & Ann E. MILLER). RtCt 14 Jun 1876. [3A:3721]. Loudoun Co VA Will Abstracts, Duncan p 239: NIXON, James W. A/I of 3 Mar 1868: Admr John W. NIXON; CtOD 10 Feb 1868; farm and household items totaling $1831.06, notes and accts. Aprs: Edward F. HAMILTON, Joseph M. GRUBB, Geo. L. MOORE. RtCt 15 Jun 1868. [2T:400]. Sale of 5 Mar 1868: purchasers: George ANDERSON, George ADAMS, Uriah BEANS, Humphrey BEANS, Saml. BUTCHER, David BIRDSALL, Joseph BROWN, Charles BUTLER, Theodore BELL, William BARRETT, J. E. CLENDENING, John CAMPBELL, Jacob CRUSEN, John W. CAMPBELL, David CONNER, John CURRY, Henry CLASHAM, Saml. CLENDENING, Enos DAVIS, John EVERHART, Presley EWERS, Bushrod FOX, Joseph P. GRUBB, John GRAY, Geo. HUNTER, Michael HUNTER, Saml. HINDMAN, John HOPE, Bassett LEE, David MANSFIELD, Jas. McDANIEL, Turner McDANIEL, Geo. L. MOORE, Jackson MINOR, Wm. A. MARTIN, Arch MERCHANT, John W. NIXON, Mrs. M. NIXON, William C. POTTS, John T. ROSS, Richard RODGERS, Joseph RIVERS, Wm. H. ROSS, Thos. E. SLATER, Jas. M. SMITH, Geo. SNOOTS, John E. STEWART, Robt. THOMAS, John H. THOMPSON, William VIRTS, Jacob VIRTS, Edward WALKER, William WERKING, John WENNER, totaling $2335.67. RtCt 1 May 1869. [2U:367]. Martha Thomas Nixon's child: 1) John W. Nixon, b. 1833, Loudoun Co, VA; m. 9 Nov 1860, Loudoun Co., VA to Leah W. Grubb.1
Death*	Martha died on 15 January 1874 in Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 61.1
Burial*	She was buried at Ketoctin Baptist Church Cemetery in Purcellville, Loudoun Co., Virginia.4

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James W. Nixon¹

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	James was born on 1 February 1810 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.1
Marriage*	He married Martha Thomas, daughter of Jacob Thomas and Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, on 12 November 1832 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their only child was John W. Nixon (1833-?).1,2
Death*	James died on 25 January 1868 at age 57.1
Burial*	He was buried at Ketoctin Baptist Church Cemetery in Purcellville, Loudoun Co., Virginia.3

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Maria Thomas¹

Father	Jacob Thomas1 b. 1770, d. 1823
Mother	Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas1 b. 1783, d. 22 Sep 1852

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Maria, daughter of Jacob Thomas and Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, was born between 1810 and 1815 in Frederick Co., Virginia.1
Census1820	Maria is probably one of the four females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Thomas, in the 1820 Federal Census of Front Royal, Frederick Co., Virginia.2,1
Marriage*	She married William C. Miller on 16 January 1831 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were Susannah (1834-1898, m. F. M. Bradfield), Margaret (1833-?, m. John D. Martin), and Ann C. (1838-1904) Miller.1,3
Death*	Maria died between 1838 and 1850 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: Census & other tidbits: 1820: Loudoun Co VA Orphan Court Bk 3, p 169, 14 Feb 1820. William Miller, son of John Miller who has absconded, indentured to John HARDY, to be a boot and shoe maker. Loose papers: 13 years old on 25 Mar 1819; indenture found. 1830: Maria was a minor in 1830 Loudoun Co., VA orphan court records. Bond for her marriage was given by her John Ross who had married Susannah Thomas. 1850 VA Census, Loudoun Co, p 165, Family #50. William Miller, 44 VA Shoemaker, Margaret, 17 VA, Susan, 16 VA, Ann, 12 VA, Nimon Thompson, 50 VA laborer. 1860 VA Census, Loudoun Co, Southern District, PO Union, p 608, Family 572: Wm C. Miller, 54 VA Shoemaker $3000/$1325, Elizabeth 57 VA, Philip Thorton, 75 VA laborer. In 1860, their daughter Ann was living in her cousin John Ross, Jr. at Paris, VA and their daughter Susanna R. was living nearby with her uncle John Ross, Sr. 1868: Maria's three children were named in the probate papers of her sister Jane's estate: Loudoun Co VA Will Bk 2P, p239: Jane Thomas died intestate. On 29 Jun 1861, Adm appointed ... Legacies distributed to ... beginning Feb 1868 ... children of Maria MILLER dec'd (F. M. BRADFIELD who married Susan R., John D. MARTIN who married Margaret E. & Ann E. MILLER) RtCt 14 Jun 1876. [3A:372]. S/A with Admr dbn John W. NIXON: beginning Feb 1868; $1100 distributed to Saml. CLENDENING, estate of James W. NIXON, John W. NIXON Admr of Mary THOMAS, children of Maria MILLER dec'd (F. M. BRADFIELD who married Susan R., John D. MARTIN who married Margaret E. & Ann E. MILLER). Loudoun Co., VA - RtCt 14 Jun 1876. [3A:3721]. Children of Maria Thomas Miller: 1) Margaret E. Miller, b. 1833, Loudoun Co, VA; m. John D. Martin 2) Susan Ross Miller, b. 19 Sep 1834, Loudoun Co, VA; m. Francis M. Bradfield [b. 10 Sep 1824, Loudoun Co, VA; d. 4 Jul 1899, Loudoun Co, VA]; she d. 12 Feb 1898, Loudoun Co, VA; buried New Elbenezer Cemetery. 3) Ann E. Miller, b. 21 Jul 1838, Loudoun Co, VA; never married; she d. 21 Aug 1904, Loudoun Co, VA; buried Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Bluemont, Loudoun Co., VA.1

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William C. Miller¹

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	William was born on 25 March 1806 in Virginia, s/o John Miller.1
Marriage*	He married Maria Thomas, daughter of Jacob Thomas and Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, on 16 January 1831 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were Susannah (1834-1898, m. F. M. Bradfield), Margaret (1833-?, m. John D. Martin), and Ann C. (1838-1904) Miller.1,2

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Elizabeth Thomas¹

Father	Jacob Thomas1 b. 1770, d. 1823
Mother	Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas1 b. 1783, d. 22 Sep 1852

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Thomas and Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, was born in 1815 in Loudoun or Frederick Co., Virginia.1
Census1820	Elizabeth is probably one of the four females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Thomas, in the 1820 Federal Census of Front Royal, Frederick Co., Virginia.2,1
Marriage*	She married Samuel Clendening Jr. on 22 March 1842 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children may have been William Thomas (1843-1889), John (1845-1876), James E. (1847-1928), Alverta (1850-?), Samuel L. O. (1854-?), and Bernard T. (1856-?) Clendening.1,3
BioNote*	Biography Note: Bond for their marriage was given by Elizabeth's brother-in-law, James W. Nixon, who also testified to the ages of both bride and groom. Samuel had a store in Hillsborough. 1850 census, Loudoun Co., VA, p 263A Saml Clendenen M 36 Farmer $3,000 Virginia Betsey Clendenen F 34 Virginia Thos Clendenen M 4 Virginia Jno Clendenen M 5 Virginia Jas Clendenen M 3 Virginia Alserter Clendenen F 6 mos Virginia 1860 census, Hillsborough, Loudoun Co., VA Saml Clendening, 47, VA farmer $4800/$3850 Eliz, 46, VA Jno J., 15, VA Wm F., 14, VA Jos E., 13, VA Alverta V., 10, VA Saml L.O., 6, VA Bernard T., 4, VA 1861: Loudoun Co VA Will Bk 2P, p239: Jane Thomas died intestate. On 29 Jun 1861, Admr. appointed. Legacies distributed to ... beginning Feb 1868 ... distributed to Saml. CLENDENING ...[3A:372]. 1865: Elizabeth was named as a sister of Mary Thomas's in Mary's will: Loudoun Co VA Will Abstracts, Duncan, p 236: THOMAS, Mary Will of 15 Dec 1865: sisters Martha NIXON & Elizabeth CLENDENING, nieces Susannah R. BRADFIELD & Ann C. MILLER, cousin Susannah HESKETT, James W. NIXON named Exor, witnesses George L. MOORE, James W. N. SMITH & David HIXSON. RcCt 10 Feb 1868. Admr John W. NIXON. $2000 bond, security Samuel CLENDENING Jr. & James W. N. SMITH. [2T:236]. 1870 census, Hillsborough, Loudoun Co., VA Samuel Clendeming M 57 Virginia Elizabeth Clendeming F 55 Virginia Elwood Clendeming M 23 Virginia Alverda Clendeming F 19 Virginia Samuel Clendeming M 16 Virginia Bernard Clendeming M 14 Virginia Mortimer Underwood M 28 Virginia 1880: Elizabeth reports her father born in PA and mother in VA: 1880 census, Jefferson, Loudoun Co., VA Self Sam'L Clendening M 67 Virginia Wife Elizabeth Clendening F 65 Virginia Son Jas. E. Clendening M 30 Virginia Daughter-in-law Josephine V. Clendening F 29 Wisconsin Grandson Turner Clendening M 2 Virginia Other Joseph Mahoney M 9 Virginia Elizabeth Thomas Clendening's children: 1) John J. Clendening, b. 1845, Loudoun Co., VA; he d. d. 26 Apr 1876, Loudoun Co, VA; buried City Hill Cemetery. 2) William Thomas Clendening, b. 1843 or 1846, Loudoun Co., VA; he d. 1889; buried Arnold G. Cemetery 3) James E. Clendening, b. 1 Sep 1847, Loudoun Co., VA; m. Josephine V. __ (b. 1851 VA); he d. 1 Mar 1928, Loudoun Co, VA; buried City Hill Cemetery. i. Turner Clendening b. 1878 VA. 4) Alberta V. Clendening, b. 1850, Loudoun Co., VA; m. 23 January 1877, Loudoun Co., VA to James W. Virts 5) Samuel A.O.L. Clendening, b. 25 May 1854, Loudoun Co., VA 6) Bernard T. Clendening, b. 21 April 1856, Loudoun Co., VA; d. 1878.1
Death*	Elizabeth died on 1 January 1887 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.1
Burial*	She was buried at Arnold Grove Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in Hillsboro, Loudoun Co., Virginia.1

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Samuel Clendening Jr.¹

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26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Samuel was born in 1813 in Virginia.1
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Jacob Thomas and Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, on 22 March 1842 in Loudoun Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children may have been William Thomas (1843-1889), John (1845-1876), James E. (1847-1928), Alverta (1850-?), Samuel L. O. (1854-?), and Bernard T. (1856-?) Clendening.1,2
Death*	Samuel died on 24 January 1887.1
Burial*	He was buried at Arnold Grove Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery in Hillsboro, Loudoun Co., Virginia.1

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Mary Thomas¹

Father	Jacob Thomas1 b. 1770, d. 1823
Mother	Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas1 b. 1783, d. 22 Sep 1852

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1 Oct 2021

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Jacob Thomas and Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, was born in 1820 in Frederick Co., Virginia.1
Census1820	Mary is probably one of the four females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Thomas, in the 1820 Federal Census of Front Royal, Frederick Co., Virginia.2,1
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Loudoun Co., Virginia in the household of her mother, Ruth "Little Ruth" Thomas, as 30 yo Mary Thomas.3
BioNote*	Biography Note: 1850: She was living with her sister Mary and cousin Susan in her widowed mother's household: 1850 census, Loudoun Co., VA, p 256, Ruth Thomas, 66, born VA Jane, 41, VA Mary, 30, VA Susan Hesket, 24, VA 1852: Her mother Ruth died and Jane, Mary, and Susan went to live with Jane and Mary's married sister Martha Nixon. 1855: She was named as a legatee in the will of Elizabeth W. Thomas [should be Elizabeth U. Thomas], her first cousin, daughter of her mother Ruth's brother Philip Thomas: VIRGINIA WILL BOOK ABSTRACTS, Duncan, p 333 THOMAS, Elizabeth W. Will of 13 Jun 1855: John ROSS Sr., Samuel CLENDENING Jr., James McLOURY Sr., Jane THOMAS & Mary THOMAS (daughters of Jacob & Ruth THOMAS dec'd), Owen THOMAS (named Exor), Jonah THOMAS, Samuel CLENDENING Jr. named Exor, witnesses Phineas OSBURN, George F. ALLDER, George H. ALLDER. RcCt 28 Apr 1858. [(A):397] 1860 census, LOVETTSVILLE, Loudoun Co., VA, p. 438 Jas W. Nixon, 50, farmer, born Loudoun Co., VA Martha, 46, born Loudoun Co., VA Jno W., 56, merchant, born Loudoun Co., VA Jane Thomas, 50, born Loudoun Co., VA Mary Thomas, 36, born Loudoun Co., VA Susana Hesket, 33, born Loudoun Co., VA Josiah Cook, 25, born Loudoun Co., VA Dec 1865 - Mary made out her will. Jul 1867 - Mary died, aged about 47. Her estate was administered by her brother-in-law's brother, John W. Nixon, probably because her brother-in-law James W. Nixon was ill (he would die six months later): Loudoun Co VA Will Abstracts, Duncan, p 236: THOMAS, Mary Will of 15 Dec 1865: sisters Martha NIXON & Elizabeth CLENDENING; nieces Susannah R. BRADFIELD & Ann C. MILLER, cousin Susannah HESKETT; James W. NIXON named Exor; witnesses George L. MOORE, James W. N. SMITH & David HIXSON. RcCt 10 Feb 1868. Admr John W. NIXON. $2000 bond, security Samuel CLENDENING Jr. & James W. N. SMITH. [2T:236]. A/I of 3 Mar 1868: Admr John W. NIXON; CtOD 10 Feb 1868; notes on John W. NIXON, Owen THOMAS & James W. NIXON. Aprs. Geo. L. MOORE, Edward F. HAMILTON, Joseph M. GRUBB. RtCt 15 Jun 1868. [2T:404]. A/I: Admr J. L. McINTOSH; interest in estate of Jane THOMAS, outcome of a few suits. RtCt 10 Apr 1875. [2Z:359] S/A with Admr Shff Wm. F. BARRETT: beginning 6 Oct 1874; $300 legacy to Martha NIXON, payments, leaving $355.25 to Susannah HESKETT. RtCt 12 Apr 1875. [2Z:377]1
Death*	Mary died on 8 July 1867.1
Burial*	She was buried.4

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Sarah U. Thomas¹

Father	Philip Thomas1 b. c 25 Apr 1786, d. 11 Feb 1856
Mother	Sarah Bradfield1 b. 24 Jul 1790, d. 17 May 1860

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13 Oct 2022

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Philip Thomas and Sarah Bradfield, was born.1
Death*	Sarah died before 28 April 1858.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: VIRGINIA WILL BOOK ABSTRACTS, Duncan, p 333 THOMAS, Elizabeth W. (should be U.) Will of 13 Jun 1855: John ROSS Sr., Samuel CLENDENING Jr., James McLOURY Sr., Jane THOMAS & Mary THOMAS (daughters of Jacob & Ruth THOMAS dec'd), Owen THOMAS (named Exor), Jonah THOMAS, Samuel CLENDENING Jr. named Exor, witnesses Phineas OSBURN, George F. ALLDER, George H. ALLDER. RcCt 28 Apr 1858. [(A):397]1

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Mordecai Thomas¹

Father	Jesse Thomas1 b. 15 Jul 1789, d. 18 Nov 1854
Mother	Elizabeth "Eliza" Williams1 b. 7 Jul 1797, d. 20 Jun 1842

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29 Sep 2022

Birth*	Mordecai, son of Jesse Thomas and Elizabeth "Eliza" Williams, was born in 1827 in Muskingum Co., Ohio.2
Census1830	Mordecai is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Jesse Thomas, in the 1830 Federal Census of Rich Hill Twp., Muskingum Co., Ohio.3
Census1840	Mordecai is probably the male age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Jesse Thomas, in the 1840 Federal Census of Rich Hill Twp., Muskingum Co., Ohio.4
Census1850	Mordecai appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Rich Hill Twp., Muskingum Co., Ohio in the household of his father, Jesse Thomas, as 23 yo Mortica Thomas.5
Marriage*	He married Margaret Julitta Moore on 5 October 1851 in Muskingum Co., Ohio.6,2
Death*	Mordecai died on 16 August 1872 in Ohio.2
Burial*	He was buried at Cumberland Cemetery in Cumberland, Guernsey Co., Ohio. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Hannah Jane Thomas¹

Father	Jesse Thomas1 b. 15 Jul 1789, d. 18 Nov 1854
Mother	Elizabeth "Eliza" Williams1 b. 7 Jul 1797, d. 20 Jun 1842

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8 Oct 2022

Birth*	Hannah, daughter of Jesse Thomas and Elizabeth "Eliza" Williams, was born in 1832 in Muskingum Co., Ohio.2
Census1840	Hannah is probably the female age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Jesse Thomas, in the 1840 Federal Census of Rich Hill Twp., Muskingum Co., Ohio.3
Census1850	Hannah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Rich Hill Twp., Muskingum Co., Ohio in the household of her father, Jesse Thomas, as 17 yo Hannah J Thomas.4
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Luther Markee on 6 February 1851 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.2
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Vincent Few on 8 May 1856 at Muskingum Co., Ohio.2
Death*	Hannah died in 1899 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio.2
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery in Spratt, Muskingum Co., Ohio.2

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Margaret Julitta Moore¹

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29 Sep 2022

Birth*	Margaret was born in 1827.1
Marriage*	She married Mordecai Thomas, son of Jesse Thomas and Elizabeth "Eliza" Williams, on 5 October 1851 in Muskingum Co., Ohio.2,1
Death*	Margaret died in 1901.1
Burial*	She was buried at Cumberland Cemetery in Cumberland, Guernsey Co., Ohio. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.3

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Luther Markee¹

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8 Oct 2022

Marriage*

He married Hannah Jane Thomas, daughter of Jesse Thomas and Elizabeth "Eliza" Williams, on 6 February 1851 in Muskingum Co., Ohio.1

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Vincent Few¹

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8 Oct 2022

Marriage*

He married Hannah Jane Thomas, daughter of Jesse Thomas and Elizabeth "Eliza" Williams, on 8 May 1856 in Muskingum Co., Ohio.1

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Rebecca Lnu¹

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5 Aug 2024

Birth*	Rebecca was born circa 1800 in Ohio.1
Marriage*	She married Jesse Thomas, son of Owen Thomas and Martha Davis, between 1842 and 1850. Jesse is with Rebecca in the 1850 census. Supposition is that they married after Eliza's death in 1842.1
Census1850*	Rebecca and Jesse appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Rich Hill Twp., Muskingum Co., Ohio, enumerated 11 June 1850, as 61 yo farmer Jesse & 50 yo Rebecca Thomas. Two unidentified, possilby Rebecca's children from a prior marriage, are Catherine (22 yo) and Lucinda (7 yo) White.1

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Mary Carter¹

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9 Mar 2023

Birth*	Mary was born on 21 July 1825 in Virginia.2
Marriage*	She married Mahlon Thomas, son of Joseph Thomas and Ruth Janney, before 1852, based on estimated birthyear of eldest known child.3,1,4
Census1860*	Mary and Mahlon appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Loudoun Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 August 1860, as 51 yo farmer Malen & 33 yo Mary Thomas. Their children Sarah Ruth, Margaret Ann, Virginia "Maryjane" and Martha E. were listed as living with them. Three other unidentified persons in the household were Robert Throgmortain, Mary and Elizabeth Allen.3
Census1870	Mary and Mahlon appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Loudoun Co., Virginia, enumerated 26 August 1870, as 61 yo farmer Mahlon & 38 yo Mary Thomas. Their children Sarah Ruth, Margaret Ann, Virginia "Maryjane", Martha E., Henrietta "Etta", Tamar, Hannah and Emma Agnes were listed as living with them. Others in the household, unidentified, are John Sippy and John Sinkfield.5
Death*	Mary died on 10 August 1906 in Virginia at age 81.2
Burial*	She was buried at Goose Creek Burying Ground in Lincoln, Loudoun Co., Virginia. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Mahlon Thomas:

Sarah Ruth Thomas1 b. c 1852, d. a Aug 1909 Margaret Ann Thomas1 b. c 1854, d. a Aug 1909 Virginia "Maryjane" Thomas5 b. c 1856, d. a Aug 1909 Martha E. Thomas5 b. c 1859, d. a Aug 1909 Henrietta "Etta" Thomas5 b. c 1860, d. a Aug 1909 Tamar Thomas5 b. c 1863, d. a Aug 1909 Hannah Thomas5 b. c 1866, d. a Aug 1909 Emma Agnes Thomas5 b. c Jun 1870

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Emma Agnes Thomas¹

Father	Mahlon Thomas1 b. 14 Nov 1808, d. 8 Jan 1883
Mother	Mary Carter1 b. 21 Jul 1825, d. 10 Aug 1906

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7 Jul 2016

Birth*	Emma, daughter of Mahlon Thomas and Mary Carter, was born circa June 1870 in Virginia. She's enumerated as Emma D. in the 1870, but as Agness M. in the 1880. Is it Agnes Emma?.1
Census1870	Emma appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Loudoun Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Mahlon Thomas and Mary Carter, as 0.2 yo Emma D Thomas.1

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