Thomas' birth date is not known and he may have been born somewhere between 1700 and 1720. His Will was written June 6, 1772. It was proved, March 1, 1782 at the Chesterfield County Court. He names two different sets of children so was married previously. Many descendants believe his first wife was Elizabeth Fauntleroy. She may have been married to one of the other men named Thomas Edwards. His wife at the time he wrote his Will was named Mary. Some descendants believe her last name was Harding. They lived in Dale Parish.
"I give and bequeath Hanner(slave) to be equally divided between my first children: Thomas, Peter, Mary, Martha and Phebe." He also gave "a slave named Agge to daughter, Phebe Baugh".
"I give and bequeath Gean(slave) to my five children: Sarah, Priscilla, Elizabeth, Obedience and William."
Note: It is understood that any increase (children) of the slaves will be equally divided between the children.
Reference for his Will: Chesterfield Will Book 3, pages 300-301. It can be ordered on the Library of Virginia website or printed out free on USGenweb, Virginia, Chesterfield County.
Five children by 1st wife
Thomas Edwards
Peter Edwards m. Ann Beasley
Mary Edwards never married, left Will, 1898
Martha Edwards m. Peter Ashbrook, III
Phoebe Edwards m. John Baugh,Jr.
Five Children by 2nd wife, Mary
Sarah Edwards
Priscilla Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards m. Thomas Trent
Obidience Edwards
William Edwards m. Phoebe Coghill, #2 Polly Britton
William's brother-in-law, John Baugh gave surety for his first marriage to Phoebe Coghill, bond, 10 April 1785, Chesterfield County, VA.
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"I give and bequeath Hanner(slave) to be equally divided between my first children: Thomas, Peter, Mary, Martha and Phebe." He also gave "a slave named Agge to daughter, Phebe Baugh".
"I give and bequeath Gean(slave) to my five children: Sarah, Priscilla, Elizabeth, Obedience and William."
Note: It is understood that any increase (children) of the slaves will be equally divided between the children.
Reference for his Will: Chesterfield Will Book 3, pages 300-301. It can be ordered on the Library of Virginia website or printed out free on USGenweb, Virginia, Chesterfield County.
Five children by 1st wife
Thomas Edwards
Peter Edwards m. Ann Beasley
Mary Edwards never married, left Will, 1898
Martha Edwards m. Peter Ashbrook, III
Phoebe Edwards m. John Baugh,Jr.
Five Children by 2nd wife, Mary
Sarah Edwards
Priscilla Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards m. Thomas Trent
Obidience Edwards
William Edwards m. Phoebe Coghill, #2 Polly Britton
William's brother-in-law, John Baugh gave surety for his first marriage to Phoebe Coghill, bond, 10 April 1785, Chesterfield County, VA.
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Thomas' birth date is not known and he may have been born somewhere between 1700 and 1720. His Will was written June 6, 1772. It was proved, March 1, 1782 at the Chesterfield County Court. He names two different sets of children so was married previously. Many descendants believe his first wife was Elizabeth Fauntleroy. She may have been married to one of the other men named Thomas Edwards. His wife at the time he wrote his Will was named Mary. Some descendants believe her last name was Harding. They lived in Dale Parish.
"I give and bequeath Hanner(slave) to be equally divided between my first children: Thomas, Peter, Mary, Martha and Phebe." He also gave "a slave named Agge to daughter, Phebe Baugh".
"I give and bequeath Gean(slave) to my five children: Sarah, Priscilla, Elizabeth, Obedience and William."
Note: It is understood that any increase (children) of the slaves will be equally divided between the children.
Reference for his Will: Chesterfield Will Book 3, pages 300-301. It can be ordered on the Library of Virginia website or printed out free on USGenweb, Virginia, Chesterfield County.
Five children by 1st wife
Thomas Edwards
Peter Edwards m. Ann Beasley
Mary Edwards never married, left Will, 1898
Martha Edwards m. Peter Ashbrook, III
Phoebe Edwards m. John Baugh,Jr.
Five Children by 2nd wife, Mary
Sarah Edwards
Priscilla Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards m. Thomas Trent
Obidience Edwards
William Edwards m. Phoebe Coghill, #2 Polly Britton
William's brother-in-law, John Baugh gave surety for his first marriage to Phoebe Coghill, bond, 10 April 1785, Chesterfield County, VA.
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"I give and bequeath Hanner(slave) to be equally divided between my first children: Thomas, Peter, Mary, Martha and Phebe." He also gave "a slave named Agge to daughter, Phebe Baugh".
"I give and bequeath Gean(slave) to my five children: Sarah, Priscilla, Elizabeth, Obedience and William."
Note: It is understood that any increase (children) of the slaves will be equally divided between the children.
Reference for his Will: Chesterfield Will Book 3, pages 300-301. It can be ordered on the Library of Virginia website or printed out free on USGenweb, Virginia, Chesterfield County.
Five children by 1st wife
Thomas Edwards
Peter Edwards m. Ann Beasley
Mary Edwards never married, left Will, 1898
Martha Edwards m. Peter Ashbrook, III
Phoebe Edwards m. John Baugh,Jr.
Five Children by 2nd wife, Mary
Sarah Edwards
Priscilla Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards m. Thomas Trent
Obidience Edwards
William Edwards m. Phoebe Coghill, #2 Polly Britton
William's brother-in-law, John Baugh gave surety for his first marriage to Phoebe Coghill, bond, 10 April 1785, Chesterfield County, VA.
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