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 of the County and parish aforesaid”, gives 37 acres being in the County & parish aforesaid 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 and 18 April 1734, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed of lease and release from John Nalle of the County of Spotsilvania and parish of St. Marks to Thomas Burke of the County of Essex and parish of Southfarnham. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 20, pages 86–88 and pages 88–91.]
On 10 April 1735, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed of gift from Richard Jones to his three sons Ambrose Jones & ffrancis Jones & Richard Jones. Signed Thomas Barker. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 21, pages 5–6.]
On 3 May 1735, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed of land from William Acres to Charles Burnett. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 21, pages 55–56.]
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 18 and 19 August 1735, Thomas Barker witnessed a lease and release from Joseph Billand Noble of the parish and County of Amelia leased to Thomas Gatewood of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 21, pages 47–51.]
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 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 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 9 June 1747, Elizabeth Coghill, widow, in Consideration of the Natural & motherly affection that I have and Bear to my five Children Zachary Coghill Susannah Coghill Ezrom Coghill Priscilla Cognill and Gideon Coghill do give after my decease Three Negroes and their Increase Vizt. Bess, Mill and Izubell. Signed Elizabeth her O mark Coghill. Witnesses: Thomas Barker, Ben Boughan, Dorothy her + mark Boughan. On 16 June 1747, Thomas Barker and Benjamin Boughan made oath that they did see Elizabeth Coghill sign seal and acknowledge this deed of Gift. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 145–146.]
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 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 March 1749, in the case of Thomas Barker against Sarah Boughan Widow and Exectrx of Henry Boughan Deceasd., in a Petition for Counter Security for the Estate of the said Henry Boughan Deceased, The said Sarah having been summoned and altho solemnly called now failing to appear and answer the said Petition It is therefore ordered that the said Sarah do give the said Thomas Counter Security for the Estate of the said Henry or deliver up the same to him [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 16, page 62.]
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. Note: this item is now filed with Chancery Causes 1770-001, Box 1, item 1-C in the case of Richard Jones v. Richard Hodges.]
On 15 April 1765, Thomas Barker and Ann his wife made a deed of gift to Milley Mason. This Indenture made the 15th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty five that Whereas Thomas Barker and Ann his Wife being possessed of one Divident or parcel of Land in Essex County and parish of south farnham whereon they now live and containing about fifty acres Thirty seven acres part thereof was given to the said Ann by her father Henry Boughan decd. as by his deed bearing date the 20th day of November in the year 1733 the other part thereof purchased of James Boughan decd as by his deed bearing date the 16th day of November in the Year 1747 the said deeds remaining of Record amongst the Records of this County, The said land bounded as followeth Beginning at a Corner red oak by the fork of the road in John Smiths line thence along the road to the head of a Branch call’d the broom branch, which divides the said Land from the land of John Croxton so down the said Branch to a large stooping white oak standing on the west side of the said Branch and is a corner of Josiah Minter so by his line down to the great Branch called the Western branch so down the said Western branch to an old Corner birch stump by the branch side a corner of Hugh Willson so by his line and up a branch to a corner Pine at the head of the branch near the road is a corner betwen Hugh Willson and John Smith thence along the Road to the begining Now this Indenture witnesseth that they the said Thomas Barker and Ann his wife for and in Consideration of the Natural love and Affection that they have and bear to their Grand Daughter Milly Mason the Daughter of James Mason and Betty his wife (deced) have given granted assigned and made over and by these presents do give grant assign and make over unto the said Milly Mason all their right Title Interest or property of in and to the said land with all and Singular the appurtenances whatsoever the Thomas and Ann Barker reserving to themselves the sole right and property in the said Land for and during both their lives. To have and to hold the said Land under the reservation aforesaid unto the said Milley Mason and to the issue of her Body lawfully begotten and in case the said Milley Mason should die and leave no such lawfull issue that then the said land to go to John Minter the son of Josiah Minter and Mary his wife (deceased) and to his heirs and assigns for ever, and do Warrant the same against all and every other person or persons whatsoever in Witness whereof the said Thomas Barker and Ann his Wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and Year above Written. Signed Thomas Barker, Ann her A mark Barker. Witnesses: Hugh Wilson, Catharine her + mark Wilson, James Wilson. On 15 April 1765 acknowledged and ordered to record. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 30, pages 12–13.]
On 21 March 1766, Thomas Barker provided a deposition in the chancery case of George Wright v. William Edmundson:
Thomas Barker Aged Seventy Years being Sworn saith that when George Wright brought A Suit against John Tyler Inspector About a Hogshead of Tobacco, he told his deponent that Thomas Edmondson (The Defendants Father) Was Indebted to him for Brandy he had bought of him, and that the said Thomas Edmondson had paid him An Inspectors Note for a Hogshead of Tobacco at pescatway Warehouse which Over paid his debt & he paid the said Edmondson ye Ballance in Money, and the said Note he deliver’d to Mr Boog the Merchant, for he Sold him his Tobacco that Year, and that when the Said Boog Made A Demand of the Tobacco of the sd John Tyler ye Inspector that he denied and refused to pay it, and Said it Was a forg’d Note The Said Wright further Said then that Boog Return’d back the sd Note and Said he would not be concern’d ferther I Ask him why he did not Sue the sd Thomas Edmondson he Answer’d he had Nothing to Say to him for he had No demand Against him for All his Remedy was against the Inspectors for his Attorney told him he Would recover two hogsheads in Stead of one & further the Plaintiff Wright some time past apply’d to me to write arbitration Bonds between him & the Defendant Edmondson & further his deponent Saith not—
[Essex County, Virginia, Chancery Papers 1772-005, old 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.]
Thomas Barker Aged Seventy Years being Sworn Saith that Thirteen Years past or thereabouts William Booth Gent of Westmoreland county Came to his House (With Ambrose Bohannan & Richard Hodges) And Employ’d him to Survey A Tract of About Eighteen Hundred Acres of Land that belong’d to him the sd Booth & Augustine Washington Gent and Divide it between them they being about Selling of it to ye sd Bohannan & Hodges. And What Directions he had to Carry on his Survey (As there Was No plot) Was by Courses of A Survey of the sd Land Made About Twenty Years’ before by Mr James Wood Surveyor of King & Queen County. When this deponent had gone round the sd Land the sd Booth required him to Run a Dividing line Between them ye sd Booth & Washington as the Land was Entail’d and to the Entail Was to be Doct.[?] And to do it Against the time the Jury Was [damaged] Meete Which he did before the Jury Came this deponent Was[?] [damaged] for the by said Gentlemen to the house Where Mr Hodges had to bring the plot of the sd Land which he did And Shew’d them the Dividing Line Who Were Satisfied and Said it lookt to them to be Near Equally Divided, at Which time the Sd. Washington paid this deponent About Forty Shillings for his trouble after which he went home and was not there at the time the Jury were on the Land And As to the purchasors Swaping or Exchanging their Lots or Plots[?] of Land this deponent knew Nothing As[?] he Was Not there at the time but did beleive the Sd Bohannon Was to have the North End of the Land As his Negroes Were there Seated and Made A Crop for in going round the sd North End he told the sd Bohannan he Would have the best End of the Land. For he thought the best Land Lay at that End [damaged] the Sd Bohannan said that the Best land Was at the Other end for there was Thirty or Fourty Pounds difference in the Goodness of Ends [damaged] Said if he had his Choice he should choose that land but Mr Hodges would not let him have it. the Said Bohannan Was the first that told this deponent they had Exchanged Ends. for he came to this deponents house and told him that Mr Hodges and he had Swap’d Ends. And he replied to the sd Bohannan that he had his desire Who Answered Yes and that he Would Not Swap back for Thirty or Forty Pounds and that he Was Come to get him to Write a Deed and give it to Mr Hodges Who Would Contrive it to him. which he did but this deponent believes ye sd Deed Was Never Execut’d for he had been Inform’d that after the Death of the sd Bohannan the Executors got another Execut’d . After they Were in possession of the said Land Some Years this deponent Was told there Was a Good deal More Land on the North Side of the Dividing line than on the South of it. this deponent doth Solemnly declare that if there is Such A Mistake that the same Was Not Willingly or Willingly done by him but that he did believe he had Equally Divided it between the said Gent there being No Objection Made to him at what he had done
Thos Barker
Sworn to Augt: 18 1766
Witnesses: Frans. Waring, John Corrie
[Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 1, item 1-A-70.]
On 15 December 1766, Thomas Barker provided a deposition in the chancery case of Richard Jones v. Richard Hodges:
Thomas Barker being Sworn saith that about Thirteen Years Ago, Richard Jones Deceas’d the Complainants Father sent for him to Survey a piece of Land he was Intended to purchase of Richard Hodges and he Accordingly went when he went there the sd Hodges was Obligh’d to go out About Some other business so as he could not be at the Survey but the said Jones said we Could do without him
The said Jones said that he wanted to know what quality of Land Was between his own lines and a branch called Darbys Branch for he intended to purchase What lay between and No More be it more or less, for he would not go over the said branch, for it would be Natural bounds, for he did not want to have any Afterclaps or disputes about lines, and from the head of the sd Darbys branch he would have a Strait line to a Corner Red Oak in Clarks Old field Accordingly this deponent went round the said Land and when he came to the head of the sd Darbys Branch As there was no line from thence to Clarks Corner Red Oak, this deponent Ask’d the Said Jones, if he could not direct us to the sd Corner As being well used & Acquaint’d with them woods, who said he believed he could and did Accordingly, and further said that when the said Hodges cam home, that they would Make A line themselves, but as for the line that is made, this deponent dont remember anything of the making or by whom, but thought it was a made by them, the quantity of Land Laid off for the said Jones was for One Hundred and Seventy Odd Acres, and further Saith not
Thos Barker
[Essex County, Virginia, Chancery Causes 1770-001, Box 1, item 1-C.]
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 of the County and parish aforesaid”, gives 37 acres being in the County & parish aforesaid 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 and 18 April 1734, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed of lease and release from John Nalle of the County of Spotsilvania and parish of St. Marks to Thomas Burke of the County of Essex and parish of Southfarnham. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 20, pages 86–88 and pages 88–91.]
On 10 April 1735, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed of gift from Richard Jones to his three sons Ambrose Jones & ffrancis Jones & Richard Jones. Signed Thomas Barker. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 21, pages 5–6.]
On 3 May 1735, Thomas Barker witnessed a deed of land from William Acres to Charles Burnett. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 21, pages 55–56.]
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 18 and 19 August 1735, Thomas Barker witnessed a lease and release from Joseph Billand Noble of the parish and County of Amelia leased to Thomas Gatewood of the parish of Southfarnham and County of Essex. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 21, pages 47–51.]
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 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 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 9 June 1747, Elizabeth Coghill, widow, in Consideration of the Natural & motherly affection that I have and Bear to my five Children Zachary Coghill Susannah Coghill Ezrom Coghill Priscilla Cognill and Gideon Coghill do give after my decease Three Negroes and their Increase Vizt. Bess, Mill and Izubell. Signed Elizabeth her O mark Coghill. Witnesses: Thomas Barker, Ben Boughan, Dorothy her + mark Boughan. On 16 June 1747, Thomas Barker and Benjamin Boughan made oath that they did see Elizabeth Coghill sign seal and acknowledge this deed of Gift. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 24, pages 145–146.]
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 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 March 1749, in the case of Thomas Barker against Sarah Boughan Widow and Exectrx of Henry Boughan Deceasd., in a Petition for Counter Security for the Estate of the said Henry Boughan Deceased, The said Sarah having been summoned and altho solemnly called now failing to appear and answer the said Petition It is therefore ordered that the said Sarah do give the said Thomas Counter Security for the Estate of the said Henry or deliver up the same to him [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 16, page 62.]
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. Note: this item is now filed with Chancery Causes 1770-001, Box 1, item 1-C in the case of Richard Jones v. Richard Hodges.]
On 15 April 1765, Thomas Barker and Ann his wife made a deed of gift to Milley Mason. This Indenture made the 15th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty five that Whereas Thomas Barker and Ann his Wife being possessed of one Divident or parcel of Land in Essex County and parish of south farnham whereon they now live and containing about fifty acres Thirty seven acres part thereof was given to the said Ann by her father Henry Boughan decd. as by his deed bearing date the 20th day of November in the year 1733 the other part thereof purchased of James Boughan decd as by his deed bearing date the 16th day of November in the Year 1747 the said deeds remaining of Record amongst the Records of this County, The said land bounded as followeth Beginning at a Corner red oak by the fork of the road in John Smiths line thence along the road to the head of a Branch call’d the broom branch, which divides the said Land from the land of John Croxton so down the said Branch to a large stooping white oak standing on the west side of the said Branch and is a corner of Josiah Minter so by his line down to the great Branch called the Western branch so down the said Western branch to an old Corner birch stump by the branch side a corner of Hugh Willson so by his line and up a branch to a corner Pine at the head of the branch near the road is a corner betwen Hugh Willson and John Smith thence along the Road to the begining Now this Indenture witnesseth that they the said Thomas Barker and Ann his wife for and in Consideration of the Natural love and Affection that they have and bear to their Grand Daughter Milly Mason the Daughter of James Mason and Betty his wife (deced) have given granted assigned and made over and by these presents do give grant assign and make over unto the said Milly Mason all their right Title Interest or property of in and to the said land with all and Singular the appurtenances whatsoever the Thomas and Ann Barker reserving to themselves the sole right and property in the said Land for and during both their lives. To have and to hold the said Land under the reservation aforesaid unto the said Milley Mason and to the issue of her Body lawfully begotten and in case the said Milley Mason should die and leave no such lawfull issue that then the said land to go to John Minter the son of Josiah Minter and Mary his wife (deceased) and to his heirs and assigns for ever, and do Warrant the same against all and every other person or persons whatsoever in Witness whereof the said Thomas Barker and Ann his Wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and Year above Written. Signed Thomas Barker, Ann her A mark Barker. Witnesses: Hugh Wilson, Catharine her + mark Wilson, James Wilson. On 15 April 1765 acknowledged and ordered to record. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 30, pages 12–13.]
On 21 March 1766, Thomas Barker provided a deposition in the chancery case of George Wright v. William Edmundson:
Thomas Barker Aged Seventy Years being Sworn saith that when George Wright brought A Suit against John Tyler Inspector About a Hogshead of Tobacco, he told his deponent that Thomas Edmondson (The Defendants Father) Was Indebted to him for Brandy he had bought of him, and that the said Thomas Edmondson had paid him An Inspectors Note for a Hogshead of Tobacco at pescatway Warehouse which Over paid his debt & he paid the said Edmondson ye Ballance in Money, and the said Note he deliver’d to Mr Boog the Merchant, for he Sold him his Tobacco that Year, and that when the Said Boog Made A Demand of the Tobacco of the sd John Tyler ye Inspector that he denied and refused to pay it, and Said it Was a forg’d Note The Said Wright further Said then that Boog Return’d back the sd Note and Said he would not be concern’d ferther I Ask him why he did not Sue the sd Thomas Edmondson he Answer’d he had Nothing to Say to him for he had No demand Against him for All his Remedy was against the Inspectors for his Attorney told him he Would recover two hogsheads in Stead of one & further the Plaintiff Wright some time past apply’d to me to write arbitration Bonds between him & the Defendant Edmondson & further his deponent Saith not—
[Essex County, Virginia, Chancery Papers 1772-005, old 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.]
Thomas Barker Aged Seventy Years being Sworn Saith that Thirteen Years past or thereabouts William Booth Gent of Westmoreland county Came to his House (With Ambrose Bohannan & Richard Hodges) And Employ’d him to Survey A Tract of About Eighteen Hundred Acres of Land that belong’d to him the sd Booth & Augustine Washington Gent and Divide it between them they being about Selling of it to ye sd Bohannan & Hodges. And What Directions he had to Carry on his Survey (As there Was No plot) Was by Courses of A Survey of the sd Land Made About Twenty Years’ before by Mr James Wood Surveyor of King & Queen County. When this deponent had gone round the sd Land the sd Booth required him to Run a Dividing line Between them ye sd Booth & Washington as the Land was Entail’d and to the Entail Was to be Doct.[?] And to do it Against the time the Jury Was [damaged] Meete Which he did before the Jury Came this deponent Was[?] [damaged] for the by said Gentlemen to the house Where Mr Hodges had to bring the plot of the sd Land which he did And Shew’d them the Dividing Line Who Were Satisfied and Said it lookt to them to be Near Equally Divided, at Which time the Sd. Washington paid this deponent About Forty Shillings for his trouble after which he went home and was not there at the time the Jury were on the Land And As to the purchasors Swaping or Exchanging their Lots or Plots[?] of Land this deponent knew Nothing As[?] he Was Not there at the time but did beleive the Sd Bohannon Was to have the North End of the Land As his Negroes Were there Seated and Made A Crop for in going round the sd North End he told the sd Bohannan he Would have the best End of the Land. For he thought the best Land Lay at that End [damaged] the Sd Bohannan said that the Best land Was at the Other end for there was Thirty or Fourty Pounds difference in the Goodness of Ends [damaged] Said if he had his Choice he should choose that land but Mr Hodges would not let him have it. the Said Bohannan Was the first that told this deponent they had Exchanged Ends. for he came to this deponents house and told him that Mr Hodges and he had Swap’d Ends. And he replied to the sd Bohannan that he had his desire Who Answered Yes and that he Would Not Swap back for Thirty or Forty Pounds and that he Was Come to get him to Write a Deed and give it to Mr Hodges Who Would Contrive it to him. which he did but this deponent believes ye sd Deed Was Never Execut’d for he had been Inform’d that after the Death of the sd Bohannan the Executors got another Execut’d . After they Were in possession of the said Land Some Years this deponent Was told there Was a Good deal More Land on the North Side of the Dividing line than on the South of it. this deponent doth Solemnly declare that if there is Such A Mistake that the same Was Not Willingly or Willingly done by him but that he did believe he had Equally Divided it between the said Gent there being No Objection Made to him at what he had done
Thos Barker
Sworn to Augt: 18 1766
Witnesses: Frans. Waring, John Corrie
[Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 1, item 1-A-70.]
On 15 December 1766, Thomas Barker provided a deposition in the chancery case of Richard Jones v. Richard Hodges:
Thomas Barker being Sworn saith that about Thirteen Years Ago, Richard Jones Deceas’d the Complainants Father sent for him to Survey a piece of Land he was Intended to purchase of Richard Hodges and he Accordingly went when he went there the sd Hodges was Obligh’d to go out About Some other business so as he could not be at the Survey but the said Jones said we Could do without him
The said Jones said that he wanted to know what quality of Land Was between his own lines and a branch called Darbys Branch for he intended to purchase What lay between and No More be it more or less, for he would not go over the said branch, for it would be Natural bounds, for he did not want to have any Afterclaps or disputes about lines, and from the head of the sd Darbys branch he would have a Strait line to a Corner Red Oak in Clarks Old field Accordingly this deponent went round the said Land and when he came to the head of the sd Darbys Branch As there was no line from thence to Clarks Corner Red Oak, this deponent Ask’d the Said Jones, if he could not direct us to the sd Corner As being well used & Acquaint’d with them woods, who said he believed he could and did Accordingly, and further said that when the said Hodges cam home, that they would Make A line themselves, but as for the line that is made, this deponent dont remember anything of the making or by whom, but thought it was a made by them, the quantity of Land Laid off for the said Jones was for One Hundred and Seventy Odd Acres, and further Saith not
Thos Barker
[Essex County, Virginia, Chancery Causes 1770-001, Box 1, item 1-C.]
On 21 December 1766, Thomas Barker witnessed the will of James Herndon. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 12, page 258.]