Thomas DeVane served in the American Revolution, as a Lieutenant under Capt John DeVane (his brother) and Col. Alexander Lillington in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge. On 11 June 1776 , he was commissioned Captain of the Willmington Brigade and on 31 July 1776, he was a Captain in the New Hanover Militia under Col. Thomas Brown and Brig. Gen Ashe. (from: Page 61 Roster of the Patriots in the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. Bobby Gilmer Moss. Scotia-Hibernia Press1992.).

Thomas married Mary Larkins (daughter of John & Tabitha Larkins)c.1757 most likely in New Hanover Co., NC. She was a sister to Ann Larkins who married John DeVane, Sr - her husband's brother.

Thomas & Mary Larkin Devane had 2 children:

(1.)Thomas DeVane, III (1762-1831)"Baby Tom" served in Am. Rev.

(2.) Margaret Devane (1758-1826) married William King (1748-1816).

Pictured here is a photograph of a plaque erected at the Black River Presbyterian Church (formerly Black River Chapel). Thomas DeVane was elected as one of the Elders in 1788. It is most probably that this is the Thomas DeVane (1725-1818) listed here as an Elder. Thomas's father, Thomas DeVane died in 1773 and his son, Thomas was born 1762 ( d. 1831) may have been too young. Also John DeVane(1730-1802 had a son Thomas DeVane(1758-1805).
Pictured also is a memorial stone erected 1987, stating that Thomas Corbett and Thomas DeVane gave land to the "community for the building of a publick chapel for the worship of God." From the original deed of 1740. Abstracts of Deeds, New Hanover Co., NC Books F, G, & H by Dr. A. B. Pruitt 2003 pg. 48 entry # 1655 Sept 13, 1771. John Devane & John Devane, Esq. witnesses.
Thomas Corbitt married Thomas DeVane's sister, Mary.
Thomas DeVane(c. 1725 - c1818) left a Will in New Hanover Co., NC. It was written on 13 May 1817 and proved February term County Court 1818. His Will names his wife, Mary and his two children: Margaret King and Thomas DeVane(III).
On 15 Jan 1784 in New Hanover Co., NC Deed Bk H pg. 193, Thomas Devane(1725-1817) of New Hanover Co., NC "to my beloved only son Thomas Devane, Jr.(1762-1831) for love, good will & esteem gave following..... provided Thomas, Jr.(1762-1831) has married to Margaret Devane alias Bloodworth and it's agreed that if Thomas, Jr(1762-1831)dies without issue by Margaret then Margaret is to have 1/3 of the named possessions and remaining 2/3's go to heirs of my daughter Margaret King. Signed Thomas Devane, Wm. Devane & Jas. Devane wit. oath Oct. 1784 by Wm Devane. Deed Book H pg 193.
This line has been confused and unfortunately accepted by some genealogical groups. Those who have joined these groups are surely eligible, but they were joined on the wrong brother. Both brothers served in the American Revolution, and they married sisters.
The spelling of Devane/DeVane,etc. is different in many documents. In 1785 Land warrant 1778-1803 Pruitt we find: p165 2118 (4923). James Smith 50 ac; warrant #168 issued Jan. 30, 1785 by Thos Robeson to Thomas "DeVann" for 50 ac, between Bennet Smith's land on Colley Swamp & land that Sutton claims, includes "a percil" of light, wood that is
"Out up", & entered Oct. 25, 1784 [on back] James Smith 50 ac Thomas DeVann-lined out]; 50 ac surveyed Aug.25, 1790 for James Smith by Isaac Jones; D Smith & Richd Smith, chain carriers; grant #2026 issued Dec. 17, 1796.