Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameThomas Barker 
Birthabt 1696
ResidenceEssex County, Virginia
Documentation
On 26 January 1729, Thos Barker witnessed a lease and release from John Boughan of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex to Jos Man of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 19, pages 125–127.]
On 18 July 1730, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Joseph Man of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex to John Fargesson and John Croxton of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 19, pages 127–128.]
On 17 May 1731, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Francis Brown of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex to Henry Boughan junior of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 19, pages 200–201.]
On 1 October 1731, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Ann Fargeson of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 8, pages 356–357.]
On 4 December 1732, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Richard Tyler of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 5, pages 264–266.]
On 13 September 1733, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Henry Brown. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 5, pages 232–234.]
On 20 November 1733, Henry Boughan of the County of Essex and parish of Southfarnham “for and in the Consideration of the natural affection and ffatherly love which I have and bear unto my wellbeloved Daughter Ann the wife of Thomas Barker”, gave 37 acres granted by patent 26 April 1711. Signed Henry his HB mark Boughan. Witnesses: Henry Purkins junr, Jonthan [sic] Jones. Recorded 20 November 1733. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 20, pages 43–44.]
On 17 June 1735, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Patrick Bolen and Katherine his wife and John Turbett of the County of Spotsylvania to Thomas Burke of the County of Essex and parish of Southfarnham. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 21, pages 14–16.]
On 6 October 1737, Thomas Barker served on a jury in a suit between Henry Reeves and Joseph Reeves. [Essex County, Virginia, Land Trials 1715–1741, pages 123–124.]
Thomas Barker was mentioned in the 20 January 1731 will of his father-in-law Henry Boughan, proved on 16 May 1738. Thomas was to receive twelve pence or one shilling. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 121–122.]
On 16 May 1738, Sarah Boughan, John Pickett and Thomas Barker were bound £100 sterling for Sarah Boughan’s execution of the last will and Testament of Henry Boughan deceased. Dated 16 May 1738. Signed Sarah her P mark Boughan, Jno Pickett, Thos Barker. Ordered recorded 16 May 1738. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 122–123.]
On 21 June 1743, Nicholas Baldwin and Thomas Barker were bound £100 sterling for Nicholas Baldwin’s administration of the goods, chattles and credits of John Pitney deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 11–12.]
On 18 September 1743, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of William Gatewood, and appeared in court on 20 March 1743/1744 to prove the will. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 84–86.]
On 17 January 1743/4, Jane Baker, Christian Baker and Thomas Barker were bound £100 sterling for Jane Baker’s and Christian Baker’s execution of the last will and testament of Henry Baker. Signed Jane her X mark Baker, Christian her / mark Baker, Thos Barker. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 83–84.]
On 4 April 1744, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Amy Baker of Essex County, Southfarnham Parish. Thomas Barker appeared in Essex County Court on 18 June 1745 to prove the will. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 335–337.]
On 17 April 1744, Elizabeth Cheyney, Thomas Barker and John Phillips were bound £500 sterling for Elizabeth Cheyney’s execution of the last will and testament of William Cheyney. Elizabeth signed with her X mark. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 133–135.]
On 18 May 1747, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Daniel Dobyns of the Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex to Henry Boughan of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 124–125.]
On 12 November 1747, Thomas Barker of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham sold to James Boughan Jr. of South Farnham Parish. For £30 current money, 93 acres in the parish and county aforesaid “being that Land that was Given by Richard Tyler Late of this County deceased to his Daughter the now wife of James Boughan Senr. as by his Deed bearing date the Twenty second day of September in the year one Thousand Seven hundred and Twenty four … and purchased by the said Thomas Barker of the said James Boughan Senr. and Mary his wife as by their Deed …” Signed Thomas Barker. Witnesses: Thomas Lankford, Richd Jones. Ordered recorded 17 November 1747. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, page 200.]
On 5 February 1747, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Richard Jones of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 8, pages 360–362.]
On 16 November 1747, James Boughan of South Farnham Parish sold to Thomas Barker of the same. For £10, 20 acres in South Farnham Parish. Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: Aristipus Boughan and Betty her X mark Barker. Ordered recorded 17 November 1747. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 202–204.]
On 18 July 1748, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from James Boughan and Mary his wife of the Parish of South Farnham to Bryant Edmondson of Caroline County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 280–282.]
On 15 August 1748, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from John Harper the Younger to John Dicks, both of the Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 311–313.]
On 22 October 1750, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of John Croxton of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 11, pages 40–41.]
On 7 December 1751, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from John Chamberlain to James Gatewood and Water Dunn, all of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 97–99.]
On 21 April 1752, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Mary Evitt to Henry Purkins, both of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 31–34.]
On 17 February 1753, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from John Haile of the County of Essex, Southfarnham Parish, to Henry Kidd of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 294–296.]
On 7 May 1753, Thos Barker witnessed a deed from Richard Hodges and Betty his wife of the County of Essex, Southfarnham Parish, to Josiah Minter of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 230–233.]
On 7 May 1753, Thos Barker witnessed a deed from Richard Hodges and Betty his wife of the County of Essex, Southfarnham Parish, to Francis Brown of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 233–236.]
On 30 June 1753, Thomas Barker, aged 57, deposed that a marriage contract was designed between Thomas the son of John Croxton and Susannah the daughter of James Boughan. That James Boughan agreed to give his son in law a Negro Boy Charles, but an arguement ensued. The issue was settled when James Boughan and Thomas Croxton exchanged Negroes, John Croxton receiving Winney buy paying £10. Then the deponent was sent for to write up James Boughan’s will and he left out Winney. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, page 286.]
On 13 April 1754, Thos Barker and Ann her A mark Barker witnessed a deed from Francis Brown and Christiana his wife to George Wright. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 426–428.]
On 11 July 1754, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Francis Brown and Christiana his wife of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham to William Fretwell of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 16–20.]
On 23 July 1754, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from James St. John to Harry Ball and Abner Ball. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 35–36.]
On 15 March 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Richard Jones to his son Richard Jones. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 161–162.]
On 5 April 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Richard Jones to his son Benjamin Jones. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 162–164.]
On 7 April 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Richard Jones of Essex County and Southfarnham Parish. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 10, pages 120–121.]
On 13 October 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from John Dickerson to John Smith. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 167–169.]
On 4 December 1755, Thomas Barker cast a vote for Mr. John Upshaw for burgess of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 248–252.]
On 5 December 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Berry Taylor and Rachel his wife of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham to Thomas Dennett of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 187–189.]
On 14 June 1756, James Boughan and Ame his wife of South Farnham Parish for £17.14.4-1/2 current money of Virginia sold to Arthur Tate some land in the county and parish aforesaid, 47-1/4 acres, part of a tract of 93 acres, “The sd. Land being part of a Tract of Ninety three Acres formerly Given by Richard Tyler to his Daughter Mary, the wife of James Boughan dec’d & to the Heirs of her Body” on 22 September 1724. And “the sd James and Mary being minded to Barr the Entaile did Sue forth A writ in Nature of an Ad quo Damnum Dated the Twenty third Day of Aprill in the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty and did prosecute the same and as by theire Deed Dated the Twenty Third Day of Aprill one Thousand seven Hundred and Forty Six Convey the sd Ninety 3 Acres of Land to Thos Barker which deed...[recorded]...and by the Said Thos Barker Conveyed to the sd James Boughan as by the said Barkers deed” and this was recorded. Signed James Boughan and Ame her X mark Boughan. Witnesses: Richard Brown, Ambrose Jones Junr, Thos St John. Recorded 15 June 1756. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 215–217.]
On 17 January 1757, Thomas Barker ann Ann her A mark Barker witnessed a lease from Josiah Minter and Mary his wife to John Minter, and witnessed a release for the same land on 18 January 1757. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 316–321.]
On 17 May 1757, Thomas Barker and Ann her A mark Barker witnessed a deed from John Jones of the County of Louisa to Benjamin Jones of the County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 303–305.]
On 15 August 1757, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from William Burnett of the County of Essex to John Burnett Junr of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 28, pages 5–7.]
On 18 October 1757, Thomas Barker proved the will of John Croxton. On 17 January 1758, he appeared again in court to state that he saw John Caston witness the will. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 11, pages 40–41.]
On 25 March 1761, Thomas Barker witnessed a lease from John Boughan and Cary his wife to James Edmondson. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 29, pages 43–45.]
On 21 July 1764, Thomas Barker, aged Sixty Nine Years, deposed that about eleven years ago he surveyed land in Essex County, 1,800 acres belonging to William Booth Gentleman of Gloucester County and Augustine Washington Gentleman of Westmoreland County, they wanting to sell to Ambrose Bohannon of Gloucester County and to Richard Hodges. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 34, item 34-B-1.]
On 21 March 1766, Thomas Barker stated in a deposition that he was aged 70 years. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 4, item 4-H-9.]
On 14 August 1766, Thomas Barker made a deposition in which his age is indicated as “Aged Enough”. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 1, item 1-A-61.]
On 18 August 1766, Thomas Barker made a deposition wherein he stated that he was 70 years old. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 1, item 1-A-70.]
On 21 December 1766, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of James Herndon. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 12, page 258.]
On 18 July 1730, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Joseph Man of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex to John Fargesson and John Croxton of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 19, pages 127–128.]
On 17 May 1731, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Francis Brown of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex to Henry Boughan junior of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 19, pages 200–201.]
On 1 October 1731, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Ann Fargeson of Southfarnham Parish, Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 8, pages 356–357.]
On 4 December 1732, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Richard Tyler of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 5, pages 264–266.]
On 13 September 1733, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Henry Brown. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 5, pages 232–234.]
On 20 November 1733, Henry Boughan of the County of Essex and parish of Southfarnham “for and in the Consideration of the natural affection and ffatherly love which I have and bear unto my wellbeloved Daughter Ann the wife of Thomas Barker”, gave 37 acres granted by patent 26 April 1711. Signed Henry his HB mark Boughan. Witnesses: Henry Purkins junr, Jonthan [sic] Jones. Recorded 20 November 1733. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 20, pages 43–44.]
On 17 June 1735, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Patrick Bolen and Katherine his wife and John Turbett of the County of Spotsylvania to Thomas Burke of the County of Essex and parish of Southfarnham. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 21, pages 14–16.]
On 6 October 1737, Thomas Barker served on a jury in a suit between Henry Reeves and Joseph Reeves. [Essex County, Virginia, Land Trials 1715–1741, pages 123–124.]
Thomas Barker was mentioned in the 20 January 1731 will of his father-in-law Henry Boughan, proved on 16 May 1738. Thomas was to receive twelve pence or one shilling. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 121–122.]
On 16 May 1738, Sarah Boughan, John Pickett and Thomas Barker were bound £100 sterling for Sarah Boughan’s execution of the last will and Testament of Henry Boughan deceased. Dated 16 May 1738. Signed Sarah her P mark Boughan, Jno Pickett, Thos Barker. Ordered recorded 16 May 1738. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 122–123.]
On 21 June 1743, Nicholas Baldwin and Thomas Barker were bound £100 sterling for Nicholas Baldwin’s administration of the goods, chattles and credits of John Pitney deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 11–12.]
On 18 September 1743, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of William Gatewood, and appeared in court on 20 March 1743/1744 to prove the will. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 84–86.]
On 17 January 1743/4, Jane Baker, Christian Baker and Thomas Barker were bound £100 sterling for Jane Baker’s and Christian Baker’s execution of the last will and testament of Henry Baker. Signed Jane her X mark Baker, Christian her / mark Baker, Thos Barker. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 83–84.]
On 4 April 1744, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Amy Baker of Essex County, Southfarnham Parish. Thomas Barker appeared in Essex County Court on 18 June 1745 to prove the will. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 335–337.]
On 17 April 1744, Elizabeth Cheyney, Thomas Barker and John Phillips were bound £500 sterling for Elizabeth Cheyney’s execution of the last will and testament of William Cheyney. Elizabeth signed with her X mark. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 133–135.]
On 18 May 1747, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Daniel Dobyns of the Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex to Henry Boughan of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 124–125.]
On 12 November 1747, Thomas Barker of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham sold to James Boughan Jr. of South Farnham Parish. For £30 current money, 93 acres in the parish and county aforesaid “being that Land that was Given by Richard Tyler Late of this County deceased to his Daughter the now wife of James Boughan Senr. as by his Deed bearing date the Twenty second day of September in the year one Thousand Seven hundred and Twenty four … and purchased by the said Thomas Barker of the said James Boughan Senr. and Mary his wife as by their Deed …” Signed Thomas Barker. Witnesses: Thomas Lankford, Richd Jones. Ordered recorded 17 November 1747. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, page 200.]
On 5 February 1747, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Richard Jones of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 8, pages 360–362.]
On 16 November 1747, James Boughan of South Farnham Parish sold to Thomas Barker of the same. For £10, 20 acres in South Farnham Parish. Signed James Boughan. Witnesses: Aristipus Boughan and Betty her X mark Barker. Ordered recorded 17 November 1747. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 202–204.]
On 18 July 1748, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from James Boughan and Mary his wife of the Parish of South Farnham to Bryant Edmondson of Caroline County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 280–282.]
On 15 August 1748, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from John Harper the Younger to John Dicks, both of the Parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 311–313.]
On 22 October 1750, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of John Croxton of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 11, pages 40–41.]
On 7 December 1751, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from John Chamberlain to James Gatewood and Water Dunn, all of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 97–99.]
On 21 April 1752, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Mary Evitt to Henry Purkins, both of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 31–34.]
On 17 February 1753, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from John Haile of the County of Essex, Southfarnham Parish, to Henry Kidd of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 294–296.]
On 7 May 1753, Thos Barker witnessed a deed from Richard Hodges and Betty his wife of the County of Essex, Southfarnham Parish, to Josiah Minter of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 230–233.]
On 7 May 1753, Thos Barker witnessed a deed from Richard Hodges and Betty his wife of the County of Essex, Southfarnham Parish, to Francis Brown of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 233–236.]
On 30 June 1753, Thomas Barker, aged 57, deposed that a marriage contract was designed between Thomas the son of John Croxton and Susannah the daughter of James Boughan. That James Boughan agreed to give his son in law a Negro Boy Charles, but an arguement ensued. The issue was settled when James Boughan and Thomas Croxton exchanged Negroes, John Croxton receiving Winney buy paying £10. Then the deponent was sent for to write up James Boughan’s will and he left out Winney. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, page 286.]
On 13 April 1754, Thos Barker and Ann her A mark Barker witnessed a deed from Francis Brown and Christiana his wife to George Wright. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 26, pages 426–428.]
On 11 July 1754, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Francis Brown and Christiana his wife of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham to William Fretwell of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 16–20.]
On 23 July 1754, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from James St. John to Harry Ball and Abner Ball. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 35–36.]
On 15 March 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Richard Jones to his son Richard Jones. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 161–162.]
On 5 April 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Richard Jones to his son Benjamin Jones. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 162–164.]
On 7 April 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of Richard Jones of Essex County and Southfarnham Parish. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 10, pages 120–121.]
On 13 October 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from John Dickerson to John Smith. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 167–169.]
On 4 December 1755, Thomas Barker cast a vote for Mr. John Upshaw for burgess of Essex County. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 248–252.]
On 5 December 1755, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from Berry Taylor and Rachel his wife of the County of Essex and Parish of Southfarnham to Thomas Dennett of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 187–189.]
On 14 June 1756, James Boughan and Ame his wife of South Farnham Parish for £17.14.4-1/2 current money of Virginia sold to Arthur Tate some land in the county and parish aforesaid, 47-1/4 acres, part of a tract of 93 acres, “The sd. Land being part of a Tract of Ninety three Acres formerly Given by Richard Tyler to his Daughter Mary, the wife of James Boughan dec’d & to the Heirs of her Body” on 22 September 1724. And “the sd James and Mary being minded to Barr the Entaile did Sue forth A writ in Nature of an Ad quo Damnum Dated the Twenty third Day of Aprill in the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty and did prosecute the same and as by theire Deed Dated the Twenty Third Day of Aprill one Thousand seven Hundred and Forty Six Convey the sd Ninety 3 Acres of Land to Thos Barker which deed...[recorded]...and by the Said Thos Barker Conveyed to the sd James Boughan as by the said Barkers deed” and this was recorded. Signed James Boughan and Ame her X mark Boughan. Witnesses: Richard Brown, Ambrose Jones Junr, Thos St John. Recorded 15 June 1756. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 215–217.]
On 17 January 1757, Thomas Barker ann Ann her A mark Barker witnessed a lease from Josiah Minter and Mary his wife to John Minter, and witnessed a release for the same land on 18 January 1757. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 316–321.]
On 17 May 1757, Thomas Barker and Ann her A mark Barker witnessed a deed from John Jones of the County of Louisa to Benjamin Jones of the County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 27, pages 303–305.]
On 15 August 1757, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed from William Burnett of the County of Essex to John Burnett Junr of the same. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 28, pages 5–7.]
On 18 October 1757, Thomas Barker proved the will of John Croxton. On 17 January 1758, he appeared again in court to state that he saw John Caston witness the will. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 11, pages 40–41.]
On 25 March 1761, Thomas Barker witnessed a lease from John Boughan and Cary his wife to James Edmondson. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 29, pages 43–45.]
On 21 July 1764, Thomas Barker, aged Sixty Nine Years, deposed that about eleven years ago he surveyed land in Essex County, 1,800 acres belonging to William Booth Gentleman of Gloucester County and Augustine Washington Gentleman of Westmoreland County, they wanting to sell to Ambrose Bohannon of Gloucester County and to Richard Hodges. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 34, item 34-B-1.]
On 21 March 1766, Thomas Barker stated in a deposition that he was aged 70 years. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 4, item 4-H-9.]
On 14 August 1766, Thomas Barker made a deposition in which his age is indicated as “Aged Enough”. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 1, item 1-A-61.]
On 18 August 1766, Thomas Barker made a deposition wherein he stated that he was 70 years old. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 1, item 1-A-70.]
On 21 December 1766, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of James Herndon. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 12, page 258.]