Thomas Gresham (b. April 5, 1784 d. December 2, 1837) Son of Samuel Gresham of Briar Hill from his second wife, Hannah Farmer. He was called “a brilliant lawyer and attorney for Essex County for many years.” (OHK&Q pg 194) "He & Polly (Mary Ellen Dew Gresham) bought Woodlawn in King and Queen County, VA in 1822. Both passed away in 1836-37 leaving 6 children – 4 of them quite small (OHK&Q pg 194). The 5 sons of Thomas & Polly all became college graduates and 3 served as officers in the Confederate Army. (OHK&Q pg 195)
Thomas Gresham (b. April 5, 1784 d. December 2, 1837) Son of Samuel Gresham of Briar Hill from his second wife, Hannah Farmer. He was called “a brilliant lawyer and attorney for Essex County for many years.” (OHK&Q pg 194) "He & Polly (Mary Ellen Dew Gresham) bought Woodlawn in King and Queen County, VA in 1822. Both passed away in 1836-37 leaving 6 children – 4 of them quite small (OHK&Q pg 194). The 5 sons of Thomas & Polly all became college graduates and 3 served as officers in the Confederate Army. (OHK&Q pg 195)
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