Sothoron & Related Families - 64 (Notes Pages)

For privacy reasons, Date of Birth and Date of Marriage for persons believed to still be living are not shown.

Thomas Mary [Female] b. 27 MAR 1818 St. Mary's Co., MD - d. AFT 1880

Mary Thomas, dau George Thomas & Mary Tubman, b. 27 Mar 1818, m. James Luckett. (Johnson, W*)

James H. Luckett & Mary Thomas licensed on 11 Dec 1841 to marry. (Fresco(1)* :194)

See husband's Notes for 1850 & 1860 Federal Census entries.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.06.18) Ward 10, Baltimore City, MD - Pg 56, Ln 26, 258/341
- Luckett, Mary, 39 (sic) year old white female, Board-House Keeper, born in Maryland. Personal property valued at $600.
-----, Kate, 23 year old white female, born in Maryland.
-----, Mollie, 23 year old white female, born in Maryland.
-----, Willie, 21 year old white male, Clerk Tobacco Store, born in Maryland.
-----, James, 18 year old white male, born in Maryland.
-----, Eliza, 13 year old white female, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
-----, Cora, 10 year old white female., born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- (3 Servants)
- (9 Boarders)

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.15) 78 Saratoga St., Pct. 2, Ward 10, Baltimore City, MD - ED 90, Pg 38 (267), Ln 4, 12/13
- Luckett, Mary, 59 year old widowed white female, Keeping house. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Cora. Daughter, 19 year old single white female, at home She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Kate. Daughter, 18 (sic) year old single white female, at home. She & parents born in Maryland.
- Jenkins, Albert T. Son in law, 30 year old married white male, Clerk in Store. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Lila. Daughter, 25 year old white female, at home. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Maud. Grand Daughter, 2 year old white female. She & parents born in Maryland.
- (2 Boarders)

** Notes from Linda Reno*

MARY THOMAS, b. 1820, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. Aft. 1857; m. JAMES H. LUCKETT, December 11, 1841, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. Bef. 1820; d. July 18, 1866.

Fresco/Father's will, 1857/Fresco

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1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.10.21) Dist. 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 341, Ln 18, 1477/1421 (immediately below parents' entries)
- James Thomas, 27 year old male Physician, born in St. Mary's Co.

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.08.20) Dist. 5, Charlotte Hall P.O., St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 188, Ln 15, 1611/1529 (immediately precedes James' mother's entry)
- James Thomas, 38 year old male Physician & Farmer, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $2500, personal property at $40,000.
- Sarah C. ", 27 year old female "W", born in Maryland.
- George ", 5 year old male, born in Maryland.
- Mary T., 2 year old female, born in Maryland.
- James " Jr., 5/12 year old male, born in Maryland.

James Thomas of Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co., MD was assessed taxes on the following valuations:
Article or Occupation .. Value ...Tax
.. Physician ............................... 10.00
.. 1 H.C. .......................... 75 ........1.00
.. 2 H.C. ......................... 150 ....... 2.00
.. 1 Gold Watch ................ 75 ....... 1.00
.. 1 Pianoforte ................. 150 ....... 2.00
(Ancestry.com* - image of U.S. IRS Alphabetical Tax Assessment List of May 1866)

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.07.14) Dist. 5, Oakville P.O., St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 1 (630), Ln 24, 5/5
- Thomas, James, 47 year old white male Farmer, born in Maryland. Personal property valued at $2500.
-----, Nannie E., 26 year old white female, at home, born in Virginia.
-----, William, 8/12 year old white male, at home, born in Maryland in Oct.
-----, James, 9 year old white male, at home, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
-----, Clarence, 7 year old white male, at home, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Thomas, Mary, 79 year old white female, Keeping house, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $15,000.
- Smith, Mary, 23 year old white female, at home, born in Maryland.
- (5 Servants)

1880 Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.22) District 5, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 140, Sh 28, Ln 20, 197/206
- Thomas, James. 58 year old married white male Physician & Farmer. He & parents born in Md.
-----, Nannie E. N. Wife, 36 year old married white female, Keeping house. She & parents born in Va.
-----, Clarence W. Son, 18 year old single white male Laborer. He & parents born in Md.
-----, Wm. D. W. Son, 10 year old single white male, At School, attended school within the year. He & father born in Md., mother in Va.
-----, Mary S. Daughter, 7 year old single white female. She & father born in Md., mother in Va.
-----, Roland. Son, 6 year old single white male, attended school within the year. He & father born in Md., mother in Va.
-----, Rhoderic. Son 3 year old white male. He & father born in Md., mother in Va.
-----, Douglass. Son, 1 year old white male. He & fathe born in Md., mother in Va.
Smith, Mary T. Niece, 40 year old single white female, At Home. She & parents born in Md.

** Biography (Fresco(2)* :256)

Dr. James Thomas was born May 19, 1822, to George Thomas (1791-1856) and Mary Tubman Thomas in St. Mary's Co., MD.

He graduated from Princeton College in 1845 and from the University of MD School of Medicine in Baltimore in 1847. He began his medical practice living alone in a house next to his parents.

Dr. Thomas married twice:
(1) September 1852, Sarah Clare Maccubin, daughter of George Maccubin, Treasurer of MD, and Eleanor Maccubin. Clare Thomas was buried February 13, 1864, age 30, at Deep Falls, St. Mary's Co. She had these children:
- Major George Maccubin, b. 1854, marr. Minnie Fauntleroy Bond of Port
Deposit, MD. He was principal of Charlotte Hall Academy for many years.
- May Tubman, b. 1858, d. February 7, 1862, age 4.
- James, b. 1860, was a Professor at Charlotte Hall Academy. He d. September 21, 1928 at Providence Hospital, Washington, DC from injuries sustained when he was run into by an automobile. He was a bachelor and was buried at All Faith's Church.
- Clarence Wood, b. 1862, marr. Susie V. Cooper; was engaged in real estate in Charlotte Hall. He d. January 16, 1935, of pneumonia, in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore and was buried at All Faith's Church.

(2) September 2, 1868, at Nomini Church in Westmoreland County, Virginia, Ann Elizabeth (Nannie) Nelson, only child of William Douglas and Letty E. (Chandler) Nelson of Westmoreland County, Virginia. Their children were:
- William Douglas Nelson, b. 1870, marr. in 1906 Elizabeth Steuart Calvert, d. at his home in Baltimore on June 12, 1924, leaving five children, five brothers and two sisters.
- Mary Smith (1871-1923), marr. in 1923 Charles Segars of Jacksonville, Florida.
- Thomas Roland, b. March 7, 1874, Captain in the 5th MD Regiment in the Spanish American War, mar-. in 1902 his cousin, Mary Ella Lewis Thomas, daughter of James Richard Thomas. He was a prominent Baltimore lawyer. He d. October 27, 1923 after a minor operation.
- Roderick McCullough (1877-1961), marr. Hattie Virginia Kelly, daughter of Dr. J. Eley Kelly and Hattie Birdsong Rives.
- Douglas, (1880-1933) attended law school at the University of MD, was a banker, marr. October 19, 1905, Catherine Bowie Clagett of Bealington, Upper Marlboro, MD.
- Anita, b., 1882, living in Baltimore in 1935, unmarr.

Dr. James Thomas moved to Baltimore, in April 1891 where he died of jaundice on October 18, 1892, leaving a widow, seven sons and two daughters. His widow, Nannie, born January 2, 1843, died October 30, 1921, age 78. Both are buried at All Faith's Episcopal Church, near Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co.

References:
- Tercentenary History of Maryland.
- Major William Thomas Chapter of D. A. R.
- Chronicles of St. Mary's: "Thomas Family" October 1964.
- St. Mary's Beacons: 6/20/1924, 9/28/1928, 1/18/1935.

** Notes from Linda Reno*

JAMES THOMAS, b. May 19, 1822, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. October 18, 1892, Baltimore, MD; m. (1) SARAH CLARA "CLARE" MACKUBIN, September 1852, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD; b. 1832, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD; d. February 11, 1864; m. (2) ANN ELIZABETH "NANNIE" NELSON, September 02, 1868, Nomini Church, Westmoreland Co., VA; b. January 20, 1843, Westmoreland Co., VA; d. October 30, 1921, "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD.

Father's will, 1857--he inherited 800 ac., "Trent Hall" and "Delabrooke".

Fresco.

1850, 5th Dist., physician, next door to parents.

1860, Charlotte Hall.

1870, 5th Dist., Oakville: James Thomas, 47, farmer; Nannie E. Thomas, 26 (b. Va.); William Thomas, 8 mos., b. Oct.; James Thomas, 9; Clarence Thomas, 7; Mary Thomas, 79, $15,000 real estate; Mary Smith, 21.

1880, 5th Dist.

Doctors of SMC, Fresco--he graduated from Princeton College in 1845 and the University of MD in 1847.

Burials, SMC (Tice).

He was NOT listed with his parents in 1840--in school?

The Thomas Brothers by Armstrong Thomas which states he graduated from Princeton in 1845; received his M.D. from the U. of MD in 1847.

SMC Equity Court Case (from Tom Jennings): #463 James J. Forbes & Eliza C. Forbes, William H. Thomas & James Thomas. Trust estate of Eliza C., Mary G., Catherine and Elizabeth J. Forbes-Porto Bello. Accession #19,731-489-1/2; MSA* No. C1592-78; location 1/57/9/67. 1859- James J. Forbes & Eliza C. Forbes, his wife. William H. Thomas & James Thomas, were execs of George Thomas. 1/3/1852 George Thomas was trustee to James J. Forbes by deed of trust. 7/1/1858 George Thomas, now dec'd new trustee appointed --John H. Turner (?). 2/3/1860 Eliza C. Forbes..We the wife & children of James J. Forbes: Mary G., Catherine and Elizabeth J. Forbes who has since interwed Jos. F. Shaw, all under age 21, agree to give over to James J. Forbes all property for his own use. 3/10/1859-Am't rec'd from Sales of Porto Bello from George Brent, trustee for the sale is $5,700 in a note for $5,000 of James J. Forbes to James Lolon L. Linthicum dated Balto. Co. 11/22/1858 1st of 6 payments for purchase of several parcels in Balto. Co.

** Grave Marker


All Faith Episcopal Church, Huntersville, St. Mary's Co., MD.

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Matilda Thomas, 3 Aug 1825 - 25 Oct 1844, age 19 years, 2 mos., 22 days; d/o George & Mary Thomas. Buried at Deep Falls [St. Mary's Co., MD]. (Tice* :543)

** Notes from Linda Reno*

MATILDA THOMAS, b. August 03, 1825, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. October 25, 1844, St. Mary's Co., MD.

Burials, SMC (Tice).

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George Thomas & Mary his wife of St. Mary's Co., and William Thomas & Elizabeth his wife of Charles Co., deed to Henry Sothoron of Charles Co. for $8,000, Indian Creek with Addition, 757 ¾ acres. (Land Record Abstracts TH#28{StM#2A}:287, St. Mary's Co., 1817.06.12. Recorded 1817.11.05)

Distribution of the estate of George D. Sothoron. Identifies relatives: (see his Notes for more details)
- Mother Mary Sothoron
- Brothers John, Henry, Zachariah, James F. Sothoron
- Sisters Ann Smith (? dec'd), Eleanor Gardiner, Mrs. Tubman, Hariet Binns (? dec'd), Rebecca Key
- Niece Elizabeth (dec'd), wife of William Thomas, daughter of Mrs. Tubman
- Niece Mary, wife of George Thomas, daughter of Mrs. Tubman
- Children of Rebecca Key: Philip (his children Rebecca, Sara Anne, Mary); Robert M. (dec'd with heirs); Henry G.S.; Cecelia Ashton (husband Henry); Rebecca Wharton (husband Charles H.D.); Elizabeth Scott (husband John). (Admin Accts EJM#1 {MSA* WK-282-283}:158, St. Mary's Co., Recorded 1833.08.16)

** Notes from Linda Reno*

ELIZABETH5 TUBMAN (HENRY4, HENRY3, RICHARD2, GEORGE1) was born September 16, 1793 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died Bet. 1824 - 1828 in "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD. She married WILLIAM THOMAS III August 06, 1816 in St. Mary's Co., MD, son of WILLIAM THOMAS and CATHERINE BOARMAN. He was born March 08, 1793 in "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD, and died September 30, 1849 in "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD.

Will of grandfather, Henry Tubman in 1796/Maryland Geneaologies/Fresco/Chr. of SM/Deed from George Thomas and wife (her sister) for 1/2 "Indian Creek with Addition", 734 3/4 ac., 3/8/1814 (Chr. of SM).

The Boarman Family by Mary Louise Donnelly.

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George Thomas & Mary his wife of St. Mary's Co., and William Thomas & Elizabeth his wife of Charles Co., deed to Henry Sothoron of Charles Co. for $8,000, Indian Creek with Addition, 757 ¾ acres. (Land Record Abstracts TH#28{StM#2A}:287, St. Mary's Co., 1817.06.12. Recorded 1817.11.05)

Named in administrative papers of sister Elizabeth's maternal uncle George W. Sothoron (see his Notes)

Thomas, William, M.D., b. 8 Mar 1793, d. 30 Sep 1849, buried St. Joseph's Catholic (Old) [St. Mary's Co., MD]. (Tice* :545)

** Biography (Fresco(2)* :255)

Dr. William Thomas, born at De La Brooke Manor, St. Mary's Co., on March 8, 1793, was the third son of Major William Thomas, Jr., and Catherine Brooke Boarman. He was brother to Dr. James Thomas (1785-1845), Governor of Maryland. He received his medical degree from the Philadelphia Medical College in 1814, then returned to St. Mary's Co. to practice.

In 1818, Dr. Thomas bought West Ashcome from John Cartwright Ashcome. In the following year, he built the stately house on the Patuxent which stands in his memory today, renaming the new house Cremona after the Italian city noted for making fine violins. The main central hall is known for its unique hanging staircase, which has twin stairs. The house is a featured highlight of the St. Mary's Co. House and Garden tours.

Dr. Thomas married twice:
(1) August 6, 1816, Elizabeth Tubman, daughter of Major Henry Tubman and Mary Sothoron, both of St. Mary's Co. Their four children were:
- Percival died young.
- Jane Adelia, 1819-1882, marr. 1845, Dr. Henry A. Ford.
- Ann, 1822-1863, marr. 1840 Colonel James T. Blakistone, a lawyer. In 1845, her father deeded to her Rose Hill, later the site of St. Mary's Academy, Leonardtown.
- John Henry, 1824-1898, a Baltimore lawyer, inherited Trent Hall, a fine home nearby, from his maternal cousin, John Truman Hawkins. He marr. 1851, Mary Leiper of Delaware Co., Pennsylvania.

(2) April 8, 1828, Elizabeth Lansdale (1801-1882), daughter of Dr. William Lansdale of Prince George's Co., MD and Mary Reeder. They had seven children:
- William Lansdale (1829-1900), d. at Cremona, unmarr.
- Maria (1831-1910), unmarr.
- Aurelia (1833-1835).
- Susan (1835-1908), marr. 1856, Reverend Walter A. Mitchell of Virginia.
- Kate, b. 1837, the last to leave Cremona, d. February 5, 1937 in Washington, DC, unmarr., 100 years old.
- Sophia (1839-1928), marr. 1896, Reverend William Christian of Virginia.
- Edwin (1843-1888), an officer in the 1st MD Confederate Cavalry, d. in Baltimore, unmarr.

Dr. William Thomas died of pleurisy at Cremona on September 30, 1849. His two wives were Episcopalians, but, as he was Catholic, he was buried at Old St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery at Morganza.

References:
- Cordell, E. F., "Medical Annals of MD (1799-1899)". Baltimore, 1903.
- Holloway, Lisabeth, "Medical Obituaries". New York 1981.
- Tercentenary History of Maryland.
- Chronicles of St. Mary's: November 1954, October 1964, and October 1968. - Thomas, Armstrong, "The Thomas Brothers of Mattapany". 1963.

** Notes of Linda Reno*

ELIZABETH5 TUBMAN (HENRY4, HENRY3, RICHARD2, GEORGE1) was born September 16, 1793 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died Bet. 1824 - 1828 in "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD. She married WILLIAM THOMAS III August 06, 1816 in St. Mary's Co., MD, son of WILLIAM THOMAS and CATHERINE BOARMAN. He was born March 08, 1793 in "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD, and died September 30, 1849 in "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD.

William Thomas, M.D., 8 Mar 1793 - 30 Sep 1849. Buried at St. Joseph's Catholic (Old), St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :545)

Fresco/Maryland Geneaologies.

Doctors of SMC, Fresco--he graduated from the Philadelphia Medical College in 1814; he died of pleurisy; his wives were Episcopal but he was Catholic.

D&B, SMC (Cryer).

The Boarman Family by Mary Louise Donnelly.

Burials, SMC (Tice).

12/6/1817: Admin. accts. of William Thomas, SMC. Administrators: James Thomas and George Thomas. Equally to: James Thomas, George Thomas, William Thomas, Richard Thomas, Matilda Brent, Ann Thomas, Catherine Thomas. (SMC Balances and Distributions).

1820, 4th Dist.: 1M 16-26 (William); 1F -10 (Jane); 1F 16-26 (Elizabeth Tubman Thomas); 24 slaves.

1840, 5th Dist.: 1M 10-15 (Wm. L.); 1M 40-50 (William); 1F -5 (Sophia); 1F -5 (Catherine); 1F -5 (Susan); 1F 5-10 (Maria); 1F 10-15 (?); 1F 15-20 (Ann); 1F 20-30 (Jane); 1F 30-40 (Elizabeth Lansdale Thomas).

The Thomas Brothers by Armstrong Thomas which states he studied under a Dr. in Philadelphia and received his M.D. in 1814 from the Philadelphia Medical College.

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See husband's Notes for 1850 through 1880 Federal Census entries.

Jane A. Ford, 12 July 1819 - 3 Jan 1882, Wife of Dr. H.A. Ford. Buried at St. Joseph's Catholic (Old). (Tice* :205)

** Notes from Reno*

JANE ADELIA6 THOMAS, b. July 12, 1819, "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. January 03, 1882, Baltimore, MD; m. HENRY A. FORD, May 27, 1845, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. 1813, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. November 14, 1891, Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD.

Notes for JANE ADELIA THOMAS:
Fresco/The Generator, she died at the home of her brother, John Henry Thomas in Baltimore/1850, 3rd Dist./1860/1870, Leonardtown (age 50)/1880, 3rd Dist., age 60/The Generator says her birthdate was 7/13/1819. Doctors of SMC, Fresco. D&B, SMC (Cryer).

Burials, SMC (Tice); 7/12/1819-1/3/1882.

Notes for HENRY A. FORD:
Doctors of SMC, Fresco--he graduated from the University of MD in 1843.

Father's will.

Fresco.

Note that it appears he was living in LA in 1838.

12/7/1826: Joseph Ford, Henry A. Ford, Lewis Jackson Ford, and Louisa Frances Ford. Guardian: John L. Millard. Assessors: George Morgan and Thomas Spalding. Property: "Pt. Gilmot Hills", "Bretton's Outlet", "Dividing Hills", and "Pt. White Acre". Annual Valuations and Assessments by Kirk Ranzetta. Assessment again on 10/12/1830. Assessors were H. G. S. Key and Thomas Spalding.

8/3/1834: In Chancery, 7/30/1834. Enoch J. Millard, surviving exec. of Lewis Ford vs. Henry A. Ford, Lewis J. Ford, Louisa F. Ford, and others. Bill is to compel some of the defendants to refund money received by them as legatees of the execs., there not being assets sufficient to pay them. By the will of Lewis Ford, the testator gave to 2 of the defendants--Jane P. Ford and Henrietta S. Ford, $3000 each to bear interest from his death. The complainant at various times has made large payments to the legatees, receipts for which are produced and upon the settlement of the Orphan's Ct., the balance in the hands of the Exec., after paying the debts, was less than the money paid aforesaid. Defendants Henry A. Ford, Lewis J. Ford, and Louisa F. Ford resides out of Maryland. (National Intelligencer Newspaper Abstracts, 1834-1834).

Will of Lewis J. Ford, 10/3/1837-8/11/1838. Brother: Henry A. Ford, of the Parish of St. Joseph's in Louisiana, all of my estate both real and personal here and in Maryland. Exec.: Brother, Henry A. Ford
Wit.: B. B. Simms, Matthew W. Alois, John Godman. NOTE: This will was made in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.

12/19/1840: Trustee's Sale. Decree of SMC Court, Md. Court of Equity, in the case of Henry A. Ford and L. J. Ford vs. Thomas J. Stone and wife and others. Sale in Leonardtown, Md. on 1/12, the tract called "Gilmet's Hills" or part of same, containing about 120 ac. Land is located on Britain's Bay. Improvements are ordinary. Benjamin G. Harris, trustee. (National Intelligencer Newspaper Abstracts, 1840).

1850, 3rd Dist., physician, $4500 in real estate.

1860?

1870, Leonardtown--Farmer.

1880, 3rd Dist., retired physician.

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See husband's Notes for 1850 & 1860 Federal Census entries.

Ann Thomas Blackistone, died 22 Aug 1863, Age 41 yrs, 5 mos., 15 days; Info from SAR #3, pg. 250. Buried at St. Andrew's Episcopal, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :52)

** Note from Linda Reno*

ANN M. THOMAS, b. July 03, 1822, "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. August 22, 1863, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. JAMES THOMAS BLACKISTONE, November 11, 1840, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. 1815, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. November 1881, Baltimore, MD.

Chr of SM/Fresco/Md. Geneaologies/1850, 3rd Dist./1860, Leonardtown.

Doctors of SMC, Fresco.

Burials, SMC (Tice).

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1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.09.16) Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - Pg 27 (266), Ln 17, 146/149
- Thomas, John H., 44 year old white male Lawyer, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $20,000, personal property at $25,000.
- Mary L, 42 year old white female, Keeping House, born in Pennsylvania.
- George L., 17 year old white male, At Home, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Eliza S., 12 year old white female, At Home, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- (3 Servants)

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.09) 67 McCulloh St., Pct. 3, Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - ED 108, Pg 27, Ln 30, 185/216
- Thomas, J.H., 55 year old married white male Lawyer. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Mary L. Wife, 52 year old married white female, Keeping House. She & father born in Penna., mother in Md.
-----, George L. Son, 26 year old single white male Lawyer. He & father born in Md., mother in Penna.
-----, Eliza S. Daughter, 22 year old single white female. She & father born in Md., mother in Penna.
- (2 Servants)

** Notes from Linda Reno*

JOHN HENRY THOMAS, b. July 04, 1824, "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. July 14, 1898, Baltimore, MD; m. MARY THOMAS LEIPER, November 12, 1851, Delaware Co., PA; b. Bef. 1836, Delaware Co., PA; d. 1893, Baltimore, MD.

12/30/1839: John H. Thomas. Guardian: William Thomas. Assessors: George C. Ashcom and John Kilgour. Property: "Trent Hall" (the river lot of Trent Neck). Annual Valuations and Assessments by Kirk Ranzetta.

His sister, Jane Adelia Ford died at his home in Baltimore in 1882 (The Generator)/He was a lawyer and died at 1102 McCulloh St., Balt./Fresco/Chr. of SM/Doctors of SMC, Fresco--he inherited "Trent Hall" from his maternal cousin, John Truman Hawkins.

He was not listed with his family in 1840--he could have been at Charlotte Hall Military Academy.

Capt. Edwin Thomas d. Monday at the res. of Mrs. Catherine Salmon in Baltimore. He was in the Confederate service during the war. His body was brought to Charlotte Hall on Wednesday by his brother, Hon. John L. Thomas. His remains were interred at All Faith Church on Thursday last. (The Enterprise, 10/20/1888).

The Thomas Brothers by Armstrong Thomas which states he had three children: George Lieper, 1852-1912, single; William, 1854-1857; and Eliza Snowden.

Descendants of John and Zachariah Bond of St. Mary's Co., MD by William Crocker Parsons, Wynnewood, PA, 1991. Says he was a lawyer in Baltimore; b. 1824 and d. 1889 of "Trent Hall". Son: George Lieper Thomas, 1852-1912, never married; William Lieper Thomas, 1854-1857; and Eliza Snowden Thomas.

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** Notes from Linda Reno*

PERCIVAL "PERCY" THOMAS, b. Bef. 1828, "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. Bef. 1840, St. Mary's Co., MD.

Chr. of SM, he died in infancy.

Doctors of SMC, Fresco--died young.

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See biographies of sons James & William in their Notes.

** Notes of Linda Reno*

ELIZABETH5 TUBMAN (HENRY4, HENRY3, RICHARD2, GEORGE1) was born September 16, 1793 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died Bet. 1824 - 1828 in "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD. She married WILLIAM THOMAS III August 06, 1816 in St. Mary's Co., MD, son of WILLIAM THOMAS and CATHERINE BOARMAN. He was born March 08, 1793 in "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD, and died September 30, 1849 in "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD.

MARY5 TUBMAN (HENRY4, HENRY3, RICHARD2, GEORGE1) was born 1791 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died July 08, 1872 in "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD. She married GEORGE THOMAS Bef. 1812, son of WILLIAM THOMAS and CATHERINE BOARMAN. He was born February 21, 1794 in "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD, and died November 22, 1857 in Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co., MD.

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Middle name per son James' biography (see his Notes). See also biography of son William in his Notes.

** Notes of Linda Reno*

ELIZABETH5 TUBMAN (HENRY4, HENRY3, RICHARD2, GEORGE1) was born September 16, 1793 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died Bet. 1824 - 1828 in "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD. She married WILLIAM THOMAS III August 06, 1816 in St. Mary's Co., MD, son of WILLIAM THOMAS and CATHERINE BOARMAN. He was born March 08, 1793 in "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD, and died September 30, 1849 in "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD.

MARY5 TUBMAN (HENRY4, HENRY3, RICHARD2, GEORGE1) was born 1791 in St. Mary's Co., MD, and died July 08, 1872 in "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD. She married GEORGE THOMAS Bef. 1812, son of WILLIAM THOMAS and CATHERINE BOARMAN. He was born February 21, 1794 in "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD, and died November 22, 1857 in Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's Co., MD.

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1850 Family Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1860.08.30) Dist. 2, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 302A, Ln 38, 769/765
- James J. Forbs, 40 year old male Farmer, born in Prince George's Co., Md. Real property valued at $8000.
- Eliza C. " , 38 year old white female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Mary G. " , 9 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Elizabeth J. " , 7 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Catharine " , 3 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.07.25) Ward 14, Baltimore City, MD - Pg 274, Ln 6, 1761/1957
- Forbes, James, 45 year old white male Tobacco Dealer, born in Maryland. Personal property valued at $6,000.
-----, Eliza, 40 year old white female, Keeping House, born in Maryland.
-----, George, 17 year old white male, At Home, born in Maryland.
-----, Kate, 15 year old white female, At Home, born in Maryland.

James J. Forbes, b. 27 May 1810, d. 28 Jan 1876, "Husband of Eliza C. Thomas Forbes". Buried at Deep Falls, Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Tice* :204)

Eliza C. Thomas Forbes, 31 Mar 1812 - 9 Mar 1898, "Mother;" Wife of James J. Forbes; same stone. (Tice* :204)

** Notes from Linda Reno*

James John Forbes, son of James John Forbes, b. 27 May 1810, Prince George's Co., MD; d. 23 Jan 1876 at "Delabrooke", St. Mary's Co., MD; m. on 23 June 1840 at "Delabrooke", St. Mary's Co., MD, Eliza Catherine Thomas, dau of George Thomas & Mary Tubman; b. 31 Mar 1812, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. 9 March 1895, Baltimore City, MD.

Will of wife's father in 1857/Fresco.

He died at the residence of Dr. James Thomas--his brother-in-law.

6/30/1840: Married on June 23 at Delabrook Manor, SMC by Rev. Mr. Davis, James J. Forbes, U.S. Navy, to Eliza Cath., eldest daughter of George Thomas. (National Intelligencer Newspaper Abstracts, 1840).

1850, 2nd Dist., farmer, $8000 in real estate, b. Pr. Geo's Co.

SMC Equity Court Case (from Tom Jennings): #463 James J. Forbes & Eliza C. Forbes, William H. Thomas & James Thomas. Trust estate of Eliza C., Mary G., Catherine and Elizabeth J. Forbes-Porto Bello. Accession #19,731-489-1/2; MSA* No. C1592-78; location 1/57/9/67. 1859- James J. Forbes & Eliza C. Forbes, his wife. William H. Thomas & James Thomas, were execs of George Thomas. 1/3/1852 George Thomas was trustee to James J. Forbes by deed of trust. 7/1/1858 George Thomas, now dec'd new trustee appointed --John H. Turner (?). 2/3/1860 Eliza C. Forbes. We the wife & children of James J. Forbes: Mary G., Catherine and Elizabeth J. Forbes who has since interwed Jos. F. Shaw, all under age 21, agree to give over to James J. Forbes all property for his own use. 3/10/1859-Am't rec'd from Sales of Porto Bello from George Brent, trustee for the sale is $5,700 in a note for $5,000 of James J. Forbes to James Lolon L. Linthicum dated Balto. Co. 11/22/1858 1st of 6 payments for purchase of several parcels in Balto. Co.

ST. MARY'S COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Papers) Dates:1855, p. 401. George Thomas vs. Robert S. Dean, Sale of Porte Belle. Accession No,: 19,731-454-1/4; MSA* No.: C 1592-43; Location:1/57/9/64
Deed 1/3/1852 (J.T.B.F. 17-18) Porto Bello was conveyed to George Thomas by James Forbes. 1/3/1852( Indenture) Porto Bello of 596 acres is sold together with Negroes:Isaac 28, Harvin (?) 21, Jane 23 and her children to wit: Laura 12, Turner 10 (M), Resin (M) 9, James 6, John 4, & Lola infant; also Ann 19, Nancy 14, Montel 10, Tom 8. James J. Forbes to have and to hold and every part in trust for the use of Eliza C. Forbes, wife if said James J. Forbes. Portion of public money still due to Walter Mitchell of Charles Co. On 2/18/1854 , Forbes sold tract containing 596 acres to Robert S. Dean for $9,100 that is to say $3,100 cash & residue in right 1, 18 & 24 mos. with interest. James J. Forbes authorizes George Thomas to sell & convey land. 11/23/1855 B. G. Harris testifies: "Present condition of Robert S. Dean is reported to be insolvent. Richard H. Mitchell states "Mr. Dean has parted with all his property in Baltimore & St. Marys Co. & generally considered to be worth nothing. (Robert S. Dean appears in other cases...he owed everybody money). 7/8/1858 Land sold by court appt. trustee, George Brent of Charles Co. to Henry, W. Thomas & George Combs for $10,495. 3/1859 Amount distribution to George Thomas, trustee of E. C. Forbes is payable to John H. Turner, trustee substituted by court order in place of George Thomas, dec'd. (From Tom Jennings).

Burials, SMC (Tice); d. 1/28/1876.

The Thomas Brothers by Armstrong Thomas who states he was of SMC and the son of James John and Eleanor (Lane) Forbes; Lt., USN.

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William Henry Thomas, son of George Thomas & Mary Tubman, b. 23 Mar 1815, "DellaBrooke", St. Mary's Co., MD, d. 20 Sep 1866, "Brambly", St. Mary's Co., MD; m. 29 April 1845, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD, Eleanor Mackubin, dau. of George Mackubin & Eleanor Maccubin, b. 12 June 1827, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD, d. 38 Aug 1901, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Johnson, W*)

See husband's Notes for 1850 & 1860 Federal Census entries, son John's Notes for 1900 entry.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.11.29) Dist. 4, Miles Town P.O., St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 78 (624A), Ln 27, 512/512
- Thomas, Elenner, 43 year old white female, Keeping House, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $20,000, personal property at $6,625.
-----, Matilda, 19 year old white female, at Home, born in Maryland.
-----, John T., 14 year old white male, at Home, born in Maryland, attended school this year.
-----, George, 12 year old white male, at Home, born in Maryland, attended school this year.
-----, Matilda H., 9 year old white female, at Home, born in Maryland, attended school this year.
-----, Clarra, 6 year old white female, at Home, attended school this year.
- Mecalplene, Emily, 50 year old white female Teacher, born in Maryland.
- (8 Servants/Laborers/Cooks)

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.08) Milestown, Dist. 7, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 7, Pg 9, 49, 71/77
- Thomas, Eleanor, 50 year old widowed white female Farmer. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Matilda. Daughter, 23 year old single white female, Keeping house. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Truman H. Son, 22 year old single white male, works on farm. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, George. Son, 21 year old single white male, Medical Student. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, William H. Son, 19 year old single white male, At School. He & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Clare. Daughter, 14 year old single white female, At School. She & parents born in Maryland.
- (5 Servants)

Eleanor Mackubin Thomas, 12 Jun 1827 - 28 Aug 1901, w/o Wm. Henry Thomas; d/o George & Eleanor Mackubin. Buried at Christ Episcopal. (Tice* :539)

(East face)
ELEANOR MACKUBIN THOMAS
JUNE 12th, 1827 - AUGUST 28th, 1901
ASLEEP IN JESUS
(North face)
Wife of
WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS
Brambly, Md.
(South face)
Daughter of
GEORGE & ELEANOR MACKUBIN
Annapolis, Md.

Christ Episcopal, Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD

** Notes from Linda Reno*

WILLIAM HENRY THOMAS, b. March 23, 1815, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. October 19, 1866, "Brambly", St. Mary's Co., MD; m. ELEANOR "ELLEN" MACKUBIN, April 29, 1845, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD; b. June 12, 1827, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD; d. August 28, 1901, St. Mary's Co., MD.

Fresco/1850, 4th Dist./1860/1870/1880, 7th Dist./Husband's will, 1866.

1900, 7th Dist., b. 6/1828, widow, 1 child-1 living.

Doctors of SMC, Fresco gives her name as Maccubin--previously I had it as Mackburn.

D&B, SMC (Cryer) says her maiden name was Mackubin.

Burials, SMC (Tice).

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Thomas, Dorothy A., b. 15 Oct 1819, d. 19 Aug 1883; same stone as John H. Turner & John H. Turner Garner; buried at Christ Episcopal [St. Mary's Co., MD]. (Tice* :560)

** Notes from Linda Reno*

DOROTHY ANN THOMAS, b. October 15, 1819, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. August 19, 1883, Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (1) MORTIMER S. SMITH, Bef. 1840; b. 1817, "Mt. Arundel", Benedict, Charles Co., MD; d. Bet. 1850 - 1856, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. (2) JOHN HENRY TURNER, Abt. 1856; b. August 18, 1816, Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. June 13, 1882, "Bachelor's Hope", Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD.

Historical Society File, father's will 1830.

He was a minor at the time of his father's will in 1830.

1850, 4th Dist., farmer, $7000 in real estate, b. Chas. Co.

See brother Charles' Notes for additional family information.

** Census

1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.10.11) District 4, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 333A, Ln 35, 1330/1288
- Mattimore Smith, 33 year old male Farmer, born in Chas. Co., real property valued at $7,000.
- Dorothy A. " , 25 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Ann " , 8 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Ellenor S. " , 3 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Laura " , 1 year old female

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See wife Lucy's Notes for her grave marker.

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Mary Thomas, dau George Thomas & Mary Tubman, b. 27 Mar 1818, m. James Luckett. (Johnson, W*)

James H. Luckett & Mary Thomas licensed on 11 Dec 1841 to marry. (Fresco(1)* :194)

James H. Luckett, 50, d. in Balto, 18 July 1866, was one time member of the firm Neal & Luckett, believed to reside in Balto. Co., MD. (Fresco(1)* :421 - Beacon, Reported 1866.07.26)

1850 Federal Census 1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.10.01) Ward 11, Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD - Pg 178B, Ln 24, 774/873
- James H. Lickett, 38 year old male Merchant, born in Maryland.
- Mary " , 28 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Bettie " , 8 year old female, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- George L. " , 4 year old male, born in Maryland.
- Kate " , 4 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Mary " , 4 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Wm. H. " , 2 year old male, born in Maryland.
- Mary Flanigan, 19 year old female, born in Ireland.
- Jane Balter, 18 year old black female, born in Maryland.

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.08.15) Dist. 13, Baltimore Co., MD - Pg 253, Ln 4, 1227/1242
- James H. Luckett, 46 year old male Farmer, born in Maryland. Real & personal property each valued at $40,000.
- Mary " , 55 (sic) year old female, born in Maryland.
- George " , 15 year old male, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Elizabeth " , 16 year old female, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Kate " , 12 year old female, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Mary " , 12 year old female, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- William " , 9 year old male, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- James H. " , 7 year old male, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Eliza " , 4 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Corra " , 2 year old female, born in Maryland.

** Notes from Linda Reno*

MARY THOMAS, b. 1820, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. Aft. 1857; m. JAMES H. LUCKETT, December 11, 1841, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. Bef. 1820; d. July 18, 1866.

Will of wife's father in 1857--surname only/Fresco.

St. Mary's Co. EQUITY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Papers) Dates:1855, p. 403: Alexander Penn and Richard H. Mitchell vs. William Nuthall, Francis Neale, and James Luckett. Consignment of corn and tobacco. Accession No.: 19,731-456; MSA* No.: C 1592-45; Location:1/57/9/64

3/8/1849- Indenture John W. Nuthall & William Nuthall. John W. Nuthall on one part and William Nuthall on the other for $912, John Nuthall sells to William Nuthall: Pt. Piney Point 305-1/4 acres, Pt. Parish of Beadle (sic) 26-1/4 acres, Pt. ditto & Flowers of Forest 48 acres. This being real estate of late Charles Nuthall.

11/20/1854- Indenture William Nuthall & other party, Francis Neale of Baltimore. Said Nuthall indebted to Francis Neale & James H. Luckett of Baltimore, trading under "Neale & Luckett" for $8,797.78.

William Nuthall to sell property where he nows resides, Piney Pt., which is farm & forrest of 460 acres and slaves Guy 21, Gabriel 19, Rachel, 16 & her 18 mo. infant child, Charlotte, 22 and her 2 children Kate, 5 & Martha, 3; also 10,000# tobacco, 120 barrels of corn, and crop of wheat. If William Nuthall or heirs pay $8,797.78 and interest within next 6 yrs. and pay interest every year, indenture will be void.

3/13/1855 Alex. Penn & Richard H. Mitchell of Balto. obtained injuction to refrain from sale of crops.

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See husband's Notes for 1860 Federal Census entry.

See husband James' biography in his Notes.

According to Tice*, she was 32 years of age at time of death (from tombstone).

** Notes from Linda Reno*

JAMES THOMAS, b. May 19, 1822, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. October 18, 1892, Baltimore, MD; m. (1) SARAH CLARA "CLARE" MACKUBIN, September 1852, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD; b. 1832, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD; d. February 11, 1864; m. (2) ANN ELIZABETH "NANNIE" NELSON, September 02, 1868, Nomini Church, Westmoreland Co., VA; b. January 20, 1843, Westmoreland Co., VA; d. October 30, 1921, "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD.

1860/Fresco.

Doctors of SMC, Fresco.

Burials, SMC (Tice).


All Faith Episcopal Church, Huntersville, St. Mary's Co., MD.

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See husband James Thomas' biography in his Notes, and for 1880 Federal Census entry. See son William's Notes for 1900 Census entry.

See husband's Notes for 1870 Federal Census entry.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.21) 1710 N. Calvert St., Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - ED 178, Sh 2B, Ln 80, 34/34
- Thomas, Nannie N. Head, 67 year old widowed white female. Had 7 chikdren, 6 living. She & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
- Smith, Mary T. Boarder, 69 year od single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Lives on Own Income.
- Thomas, Roderick M. Son, 32 year old single white male. He & father born in Maryland, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Clerk at Rail Road, drawing wages.
-----, Mary T. Daughter, 37 year old single white female. She & father born in Maryland, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation masseuse, paid on O.A.
-----, Anita. Daughter, 27 year old single white female. She & father born in Maryland, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Teacher at Private School, drawing wages.
- Smith, Elanor. Boarder, 60 year old single white female. She & parents born in Maryland. Can read & write, speaks English. Lives on Own Income.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.06) 1410 N. Calvert St., Ward 12, Baltimore City, MD - ED 182, Sh 6(259)A, Ln 26, 96/141
- Thomas, Nannie N. Head, 77 year old widowed white female, renting her home. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation None.
-----, Roderick McC. Son, 40 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & father born in Maryland, mother in Virginia. Occupation Agent with Life Insurance Office, drawing wages.
-----, Anita. Daughter, 34 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & father born in Maryland, mother in Virginia. Occupation None.
-----, Mary S. Daughter, 45 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & father born in Maryland, mother in Virginia. Occupation Recommution(?) aid with U.S. Govt., drawing wages.
- Smith, Eleanor S. Cousin, 45 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation None.
- Wood, Nina F. Neice (sic), 36 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Canada *Am Cit", father in Minnesota, mother in Maryland. Occupation None.

** Notes from Linda Reno*

JAMES THOMAS, b. May 19, 1822, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. October 18, 1892, Baltimore, MD; m. (1) SARAH CLARA "CLARE" MACKUBIN, September 1852, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD; b. 1832, Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., MD; d. February 11, 1864; m. (2) ANN ELIZABETH "NANNIE" NELSON, September 02, 1868, Nomini Church, Westmoreland Co., VA; b. January 20, 1843, Westmoreland Co., VA; d. October 30, 1921, "Delabrooke", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD.

Fresco.

Chr. of SM.

1870, 5th Dist., Oakville: James Thomas, 47, farmer; Nannie E. Thomas, 26 (b. Va.); William Thomas, 8 mos., b. Oct.; James Thomas, 9; Clarence Thomas, 7; Mary Thomas, 79, $15,000 real estate; Mary Smith, 21.

1880, 5th Dist.

Doctors of SMC, Fresco--she was an only child.

Burials, SMC (Tice).

** Grave Marker - All Faith Episcopal Church, Huntersville, St. Mary's Co., MD - next to Grave Marker of James Thomas, M.D.

NANNIE E. NELSON
Wife of James Thomas, M.D.
of De La Brooke
Daughter of
Letty E. Chandler
and
Wm. Douglas Nelson
Jan 20, 1840 -- Oct 30, 1921

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1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.08.07) Dist. 3, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 281, Ln 42, 428/438
- Henry A. Ford, 37 year old male Physician, born in St. Mary's Co. Real property valued at $4500.
- Jane A. Ford, 29 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Elizabeth L. ", 2 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Rosa H. ", 8/12 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.

1860 Federal Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.07.03) Dist. 3, Leonardtown P.O., Pg 75, Ln 28, 712/582
- Henry A. Ford, 47 year old male Physician & farmer, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $5000, personal property at $12,000.
- Jane A. " , 41 year old female "W", born in Maryland.
- Elizabeth " , 12 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Rosa " , 10 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Lewis " , 8 year old male, born in Maryland.
- William H. " , 6 year old male, born in Maryland.
- Ann M. " , 3 year old female, born in Maryland.
- Maria L. " , 8/12 year old female, born in Maryland.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.08.30) Dist. 3, Leonardtown P.O., St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 56, Ln 32, 376/376
- Ford, Henry A., 56 year old white male Farmer, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $5000, personal property at $500.
-----, Jane, 50 year old white female, Keeping house, born in Maryland.
-----, Eliza, 22 year old white female, at home, born in Maryland.
-----, Rosey, 20 year old white female, at home, born in Maryland.
-----, Louis, 19 year old white male, at home, born in Maryland.
-----, William, 16 year old white male, at home, born in Maryland.
-----, Annie, 12 year old white female, attended school during the year, born in Maryland.
-----, Mariah L., 10 year old white female, attended school during the year, born in Maryland.
- (2 Servants)

1880 Federal Census (1880.06.01, Recorded 1880.06.07) Leonardtown, Dist. 3, St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 137, Pg 8, Ln 1, 46/52
- Ford, Henry A., 65 year old married white male Retired Physician. He & parents born in Md.
-----, Jane A. Wife, 60 year old married white female, Keeping house. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Rosa H. Daughter, 30 year old single white female. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Louis. Son, 29 year old single white male. He & parents born in Md.
-----, Annie M. Daughter, 22 year old single white female. She & parents born in Md.
-----, Maria L. Daughter, 20 year old single white female. She & parents born in Md.

** Notes from Linda Reno*

JANE ADELIA THOMAS, b. July 12, 1819, "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. January 03, 1882, Baltimore, MD; m. HENRY A. FORD, May 27, 1845, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. 1813, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. November 14, 1891, Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD

Doctors of SMC, Fresco--he graduated from the University of MD in 1843.

Father's will.

Fresco.

Note that it appears he was living in LA in 1838.

12/7/1826: Joseph Ford, Henry A. Ford, Lewis Jackson Ford, and Louisa Frances Ford. Guardian: John L. Millard. Assessors: George Morgan and Thomas Spalding. Property: "Pt. Gilmot Hills", "Bretton's Outlet", "Dividing Hills", and "Pt. White Acre". Annual Valuations and Assessments by Kirk Ranzetta. Assessment again on 10/12/1830. Assessors were H. G. S. Key and Thomas Spalding.

8/3/1834: In Chancery, 7/30/1834. Enoch J. Millard, surviving exec. of Lewis Ford vs. Henry A. Ford, Lewis J. Ford, Louisa F. Ford, and others. Bill is to compel some of the defendants to refund money received by them as legatees of the execs., there not being assets sufficient to pay them. By the will of Lewis Ford, the testator gave to 2 of the defendants--Jane P. Ford and Henrietta S. Ford, $3000 each to bear interest from his death. The complainant at various times has made large payments to the legatees, receipts for which are produced and upon the settlement of the Orphan's Ct., the balance in the hands of the Exec., after paying the debts, was less than the money paid aforesaid. Defendants Henry A. Ford, Lewis J. Ford, and Louisa F. Ford resides out of Maryland. (National Intelligencer Newspaper Abstracts, 1834-1834).

Will of Lewis J. Ford, 10/3/1837-8/11/1838. Brother: Henry A. Ford, of the Parish of St. Joseph's in Louisiana, all of my estate both real and personal here and in Maryland. Exec.: Brother, Henry A. Ford Wit.: B. B. Simms, Matthew W. Alois, John Godman. NOTE: This will was made in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.

12/19/1840: Trustee's Sale. Decree of SMC Court, Md. Court of Equity, in the case of Henry A. Ford and L. J. Ford vs. Thomas J. Stone and wife and others. Sale in Leonardtown, Md. on 1/12, the tract called "Gilmet's Hills" or part of same, containing about 120 ac. Land is located on Britain's Bay. Improvements are ordinary. Benjamin G. Harris, trustee. (National Intelligencer Newspaper Abstracts, 1840).

1850, 3rd Dist., physician, $4500 in real estate.

1860?

1870, Leonardtown--Farmer.

1880, 3rd Dist., retired physician.

** Biography (Fresco(2)* :101)

Dr. Henry A. Ford was born ca. 1813, son of Lewis Ford (c. 1782-1823) and his second wife, Simphrosa Hill. His father had married (1) Elizabeth Plowden, daughter of Edmund Plowden of Bushwood Manor and Janet Hamersley of Bachelor's Hope. Dr. Ford was the brother of Dr. Joseph Ford and Louisa Ford, who was married to Dr. Thomas Jefferson Stone.
- Dr. Ford was educated at Georgetown College, then received his degree in medicine in 1843 at the University of MD School of Medicine, Baltimore. He settled near Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co. to practice.
- On May 27, 1845, Dr. Ford married Jane Adelia Thomas, daughter of Dr. William Thomas and his wife Elizabeth Tubman, at the home of Dr. Thomas Jefferson Stone. Jane was not born a Catholic but was baptized ca. 1850 at Medley Neck Catholic Church. Dr. and Mrs. Ford lived at Oak-Lee, about one mile south of Leonard-town, a part of Hanover (also known as St. Lawrence Freehold). The site is now Fenwick Motor Co. and St. Mary's Co. Technical School. Jane Thomas Ford was conducting a private school at Oak-Lee beginning 1870.
- Dr. and Mrs. Ford had six children. They were:
--- Elizabeth Lansdale (c. 1848-1907), unmarr.
--- Rosa Hill (c. 1849/50-1928), unmarr.
--- Lewis (1852-1893), unmarr.
--- William Henry (1854-1893), unmarr.
--- Ann Mary (c. 1857-1898), marr. William F. Greenwell.
--- Maria Louisa (b. 1859/60-1939), marr. Walter Hanson Stone Briscoe.
- The Beacon of July 26, 1894 gives an interesting speculation: "While George Edgar Smith of St. Mary's City section was cultivating his field of tobacco on July 19, 1894, the cultivator turned up a small silver case. Inside were two thumb lancets (small, pointed, surgical knife, usually two-edged), one of which had partly succumbed to the corroding truth of time. The handles were tortoise shell and are in perfect state of preservation. On the obverse side of the case is inscribed "T. T. Fillell (Fiddis?), M. D." to and of the reverse side "H. A. Ford, M.D." The field is known as the "mustering ground". Could the silver case have belonged to this Dr. H. A. Ford?
- Dr. Henry A. Ford died November 14, 1891 age 78. His widow, Jane Adelia (Thomas) Ford, born July 12, 1819, died January 3, 1882 age 63, buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
- References:
--- Cordell, E. F., "Historical Sketch of the University of MD School of Medicine, (1807-1890)". Baltimore, 1891.
--- Chronicles of St. Mary's Co.: 3/1957, 9/1959, 10/1964.

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1850 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1850.07.27) Dist. 3, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 272B, Ln 1, 280/289
- James T. Blakistone, 35 year old male Lawyer, born in St. Mary's Co. Real property valued at $11,000.
- Ann T. " , 26 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Wm. T. " , 8 year old male, born in St. Mary's Co., attended school within the year.
- Elizabeth " , 6 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Teaeli W. " , 4 year old male, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Walter " , 2 year old male, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Ann " , 1/12 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Jane " , 1/12 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.
- Attaway Bond, 32 year old female, born in St. Mary's Co.

1860 Federal Census (1850.06.01, Recorded 1860.06.07) Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 7, Ln 11, 34/36
- Jas. T. Blakistone, 46 year old male Clk. Circuit Court, born in Maryland. Real property valued at $25,000, personal property at $30,000.
- Ann T. " , 39 year old female "W", born in Maryland.
- Wm. T. " , 18 year old male Cadet West Point, born in Maryland.
- Elizabeth " , 16 year old female, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- T. Wallis " , 14 year old male, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Walter " , 12 year old male, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Jane " , 11 year old female, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Ann " , 11 year old female, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- Ella " , 8 year old female, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- George " , 7 year old male, born in Maryland, attended school within the year.
- James " , 5 year old male, born in Maryland.
- Andrew " , 1 year old male, born in Maryland.

1870 Federal Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.08.24) Leonardtown, Dist. 3, St. Mary's Co., MD - Pg 39, Ln 12, 249/249
- Blackstin, James T., 55 year old white male Attorney at Law, born in Maryland. Personal property valued at $300.
-----, Bettie. 25 year old white female, Keeping house, born in Maryland.
-----, Annie T., 19 year old white female, at home, born in Maryland.
-----, Jane T., 19 year old female, at home, born in Maryland.
-----, Ella R., 17 year old female, at home, born in Maryland.
-----, George, 15 year old male, at home, attended school within the year, born in Maryland.
-----, James T., 12 year old male, at home, attended school within the year, born in Maryland.
-----, Andrew, 10 year old male, at home, born in Maryland.
-----, Henry, 18 year old white female, at home, born in Maryland.
- (1 Servant, 1 Laborer)

** Notes of Linda Reno*

ANN M. THOMAS, b. July 03, 1822, "Cremona", Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. August 22, 1863, St. Mary's Co., MD; m. JAMES THOMAS BLACKISTONE, November 11, 1840, St. Mary's Co., MD; b. 1815, St. Mary's Co., MD; d. November 1881, Baltimore, MD.

Chr of SM.

Fresco.

Md. Geneaologies.

He was a lawyer.

He moved to Baltimore 1870-1880.

Doctors of SMC, Fresco.

Will of George Blackistone, SMC, 11/7/1842-1/17/1843. Wife: Rebecca Blackistone, the plantation where I now live called "Waterloo" (except as much of it as I shall otherwise dispose of) during her life. She is to also have a negro man named Leonard; a negro boy named Frederick; a negro woman named Kitty and her child named Margaret; and a negro girl named Betsy.

Son: Zachariah Deminu Blackistone, the plantation where I now live after the death of my wife and a negro man named Little Henry. Daughters: Lucinda Blackistone, Ann Rebecca Blackistone, and Priscilla Hebb Blackistone, a home at my mansion house and support during their single lives.

Son: George W. Blackistone, my farm commonly called "Dick Hart's" which was willed to me by my father, Nehemiah H. Blackistone. He is to pay to each of his sisters, Lilias D. Dent, Lucinda Blackistone, Ann Rebecca Blackistone, and Priscilla Hebb Blackistone, $150 in six annual installments without interest. A small portion of this farm is to be devised to my son, Richard Pinkney Blackistone as described below. He is to also have a negro boy named Robert.

Son: Richard Pinkney Blackistone, the farm where Edward Arnold now lives; all of the land formerly occupied by Mrs. Watson outside of the fence on the road leading to my house up to the gate that leads to my mill until it comes within 30 yards of the mill and then with an angle of twenty yards and then with the nearest line to the water (which leaves the mill to the west which I have included in my devise to my wife). He is to have the woodland which is a part of "Dick Hart's" beginning at the outer gate of Edward Arnold's and running on the line between Peregrine Shanks and myself 100 yards east and then with a line parallel to Edward Arnold's fence next to the woods until it intersects a ditch in the woods and then with the ditch to Edward Arnold's fence. He is to pay his sisters, Lelias D. Dent, Lucinda Blackistone, Ann Rebecca Blackistone, and Priscilla Hebb Blackistone, $50 each in six annual installments without interest. He is to also have a negro boy named William.

Son: James Thomas Blackistone, a negro boy named John and a negro girl named Jane. Daughter: Lelias D. Dent, a negro woman named Sarah; a negro boy named James Aaron, and a negro girl named Mary Ellen. Daughter: Lucinda Blackistone, a negro woman named Chloe; a negro boy named Marcellus; and a negro girl named Eleanor. Daughter: Ann Rebecca Blackistone, a negro man named Big Henry; two negro boys named Joseph and Causin; and a negro woman named Sylvia. Daughter: Priscilla Hebb Blackistone, a negro woman named Patience; a negro boy named Hillary; and a negro girl named Capandria.

Wife: Rebecca Blackistone, the residue of my personal estate during her life and then it is to be equally divided among my children. Execs.: Wife, Rebecca Blackistone and son, Zachariah Deminu Blackistone. Wit.: Thomas Matthews, John H. T. Tarlton, William J. Blackistone.

9/14/1843 2nd Acct. of James T. Blakistone and Alex. H. Robertson, Adms. of Dr. Joseph Stone, dec'd.

1850, 3rd Dist., lawyer, $11,000 in real estate.

1860, Leonardtown, Clerk, Circuit Court, $30,000 in personal estate and $25,000 in real estate.

12/8/1865: Land for sale-504 ac. with frame dwelling; also my stock of farming utensils, provender, oats, etc. James T. Blakistone, Leonardtown, St. Mary's Co., Md. (National Intelligencer Newspaper Abstracts, 1863-1865).

1870, Leonardtown.

ST. MARY'S COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT (Equity Papers) Dates:1858. 476: James F. Abell vs. James T. Blakistone. Mortgage foreclosure on Scotch Neck. Accession No,: 19,731-494; MSA* No.: C 1592-83; Location: 1/57/9/67. 10/5/1857-- James T. Blakistone sells Scotch Neck 504 acres, lying on Patuxent River bound by Cockold Creek to James F. Abell for $2,500 and also negroes: Jacob 53, George 53, Mendockes 26, Tom 21, Aloysius 22, Henryn16, John 14, Dick 12, Phil 10, Milly 40, Clarissa 28, Cecy 19, Maaniok 15, Abell 7. 10/8/1858-Proceedings that James T. Blakistone shall have bond $2530. Witn: James T. Blakistone, Zacheus & Thomas Tippette( sic)

2/25/1867: James T. Blakistone, petitioner for the benefit of the insolvent laws of Md. provides a schedule of his real estate. "Burdette's Neck", 152 ac. and one warehouse on or near the wharf at Leonardtown. James S. Downs appointed his trustee and filed bond in the amount of $20,000 with Robert C. Combs, James F. Abell, and Henry G. S. Key. Blakistone conveyed the property to Downs. Hon. Judge Brent refused to sit on the case on the ground of consanguinity and James H. Wilson was appointed in his place.

It was stated that on June 1 last, the afsd. James Downs, trustee and a certain Henry H. Owings, purchaser of the real estate mentioned in these proceedings under and by virtue of a decree of the sd. court sitting as a Court of Equity in the case of Henry A. Didier, Admin. of E. Didier and others vs. James T. Blakistone, #534 Equity comes into court in sd. case and prays that the sale made thereunder by J. Shaaf Stockett, Esq., trustee be set aside on the ground that the judgement creditors were not made parties to the case and thereby suffered loss and injury and that further that the land sold by Stockett would have brought a much larger price if sd. judgement creditors had been made parties by the complainant in this case.

6/17/1867: The court ordered that the sale made by Stockett be set aside and revoked and Downs was authorized to sell it again.

10/1/1867: Downs reported that on 8/6/1867 he had offered "Scotch Neck", 352 ac. (note that this is not any of the property named above) for sale and it was bought by John Stewart of the City of New York for $5,000. Stewart paid 1/3 part of the purchase money, but has failed to give his note for the balance and has since died. Notice has been given to Stewart's representatives, but they refuse to comply with the terms of the sale. Downs was authorized to resell "Scotch Neck".

10/14/1867: Downs reported the sale of "Burdett's Neck" on 8/6/1867 for $2,625 to John Parsons.

10/30/1867: Downs reported the sale of "Scotch Neck" to John B. Abell for $4,600.

5/14/1869: $6,176.54 shown as balance after expenses. To: William Floyd for purchase money on "Burdett Neck" with interest to date. To: Joseph H. Key, assignee of J. M. Briscoe, admin. of P.P. Smith, assignee of Wm. McCann, judgement with interest and costs, $455.30. (Note: This is probably Josiah McKay Biscoe) To: Vestry of St. Andrew's Parish, balance of judgement with interest and costs, $545.25. To: Henry H. Owings, assignee of Edmund Didier, mortgagee in part payment of mortgage, $4,069.89.

From Tom Jennings

Col James Thomas Blakistone. The Col comes from Nannie Blackistone Notebook. The story goes: About 1816 John Colton came to live in the neighborhood and liked to play cards. Thomas must have been a real dumb head as it is said that he sat in front of a large mantel mirror and John kept reading his cards. Thomas lost his hat and ass. All personal property, horses, land and house. All hands had to scatter and live where they could find a roof.The affair was considered a great tragic event.(Well- I would guess so.) There is a Mrs Addie Blackistone Custer whose father was Henry Herbert Blackistone-a son of Nehemiah's #2 marriage and lived at Longworth Pt when the place was lost at cards told stories from her father of the terrible times. But in the end all was well-the Blackistones and Coltons intermarried. (From Dave Cummins).

** From Abell* (2:61)

James Thomas Blakiston, son of George and Rebecca (Goldsmith) Blakiston, was a lawyer, and one of the most prominent men in the business and political life of St. Mary's county. He married, in November, 1840, Ann, daughter of Dr. William Thomas, of Cremona, St. Mary's county, and Eliza, his wife, daughter of Henry and Mary (Sothoron) Tubman. The death of Colonel Blakiston was widely and sincerely mourned as that of a man admirable in all the relations of life.

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