He died after 1762.
Thought to be buried at St. Barnabas Church where he was baptized and where his parents and daughter were buried.
Lucas Genealogy by Annabelle Kemp, p.45: "Thomas Lucas… his second wife, who was Dorothy, dau of Thomas and Elizabeth Letchworth. (Land Off Rec Acct 5 folio 295 p 409 Annapolis.) Thomas Letchworth was a well known Puritan of Calvert Co., Md."
Lucas Genealogy (1964) by Annabelle Kemp, p. 430: "James Lucas, 10th child of Thomas Lucas, the immigrant, and a son of his 2nd marriage to Dorothy Letchworth; he was b in Prince George Co., MD 27 Feb 1713-14 (See St Barnabas Chur Reg; also his father's last will.) He mar Mary Deakins b circa 1718, dau of John and Priscilla Deakins…"
The will of John Deakins, signed 9 Aug 1743, proved 20 Mar 1744, names his daughter Mary Lucas but not her husband.
If Mary Deakins married James Lucas, she died very soon after the 1743/1744 will because James Lucas married to Mary Henry, daughter of John Henry and Isabella (Magruder) Lindores Henry.
Mary Henry was the mother of Jemima Lucas Mayhew born c1744, Alexander Lucas born c1745, and Lindores Lucas born c1746.
This marriage is proven by several Henry family wills and deeds, including the will of Isabel Henry naming these three Lucas grandchildren.
Interestingly, there is a 27 May 1745 Bill of Sale: James Lucas to Isabell Henry for the consideration of 2000 lbs of tobacco, household goods: two beds, two pewter dishes, four pewter basins, three head of sheep "and all other chattel goods." (Kemp, p.430). From the exorbitant value of tobacco compared to that of the household and farm items listed, this was a generous loan to her son-in-law.
Prince George's Land Records 1743-1746; Book BB#1, Page 305:
"Bill of Sale, recorded at the request of Isabella Henry. I, James Lucas of PG, for 2000 lbs tobacco, have sold to sd Isabella Henry, 2 beds and furniture, 2 pewter dishes, 4 pewter basins, 3 sheep, and all other the goods, chattels, and effects that I am now possessed of. However, I pay sd Henry the afd sum, then the above bill of sale to be void. Signed - James Lucas. Wit - Willm Smith*. Recorded May 29, 1745."
James Lucas and wife Mary Deakins had one daughter, Sarah born c1740, who married Capt. John Gist (Lucas Gen. by Kemp, p.431).
Fredric Z. Saunders has written an interesting and informative essay questioning and challenging the documentation for the maiden name of Dorothy Letchworth Lucas. It is always a good idea to revisit and genealogical assumptions as reassess statements of fact as well as assumptions in light of new evidence. The first published account of Dorothy Lucas's maiden name as Letchworth appears to be Annabelle Kemp's book in 1964. But she failed to document her source for the name Letchworth. It has been suggested by one researcher that the maiden name is given some years earlier in a Colonial Dames membership application, but that is unconfirmed. Ms. Kemp includes a citation for Thomas Letchworth identifying the man she cites as Dorothy's father, but the source is merely a citation that does not prove Dorothy was his daughter. Furthermore, his will does not include her name among his children, which certainly does not preclude that she was, as known by well established precedent in genealogy; his will prove that she was but it doesn't prove that she wasn't. Some hereditary societies will accept a maiden name in a published genealogical compilation, particularly a massive compilation such as the Lucas Genealogy, while other hereditary societies with stricter standards will not. Only a researcher who has been immersed in studying records to sort out the various branches of a family tree can appreciate the sort of information found in fragmentary form, phrases or wording or nuances in various records. But whether Ms. Kemp received the name Letchworth from a Colonial Dames application, from another descendant or researcher or from one who once saw a family letter or Bible, or from oral tradition, or from her own intuitive extrapolations, or psychic ability, she failed to document any adequate source whatsoever.
But it should be noted that DNA results at both Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), which has the largest DNA database in the world, and at Ancestry.com, show that descendants of James and Mary Henry Lucas match the descendants of James Lucas's siblings as well as numerous Letchworth descendants. Triangulations of James Lucas's descendants proves there was indeed some relationship to this same family of Letchworths. DNA testing at Ancestry.com for descendants of Thomas and Dorothy ("Letchworth") Lucas show that several dozen of these match descendants of Dorothy's supposed brother Joseph Letchworth within the parameters expected for descendants of siblings and is strong indication that they were indeed siblings. These descendants of James Lucas also match multiple Letchworth descendants in England whose ancestors never went to America.
DNA research continues.
So far it is proven that some of Dorothy Lucas's descendants are indeed Letchworth descendants. Further researcher conceivably may be narrowed to the point of determining whether it was Dorothy's son James Lucas rather than his wife who was the Letchworth descendant. At this stage, that has not been proven, and proving that Dorothy Lucas was a Letchworth certainly has not been proven, and may never be. But from the evidence of the results so far, indications are that one day science may prove that Annabelle Kemp was correct.
For what it's worth, the following publications list the second wife of Thomas Lucas as Dorothy Letchworth in order of publication date:
Lucas Genealogy (1964) by Annabelle Kemp, pp. 46-47, 471-72
The Maryland & Delaware Genealogist, vol.6-8 (1965), ed. by Raymond B. Clark, p.94
William Semans, His Ancestors & Descendants (1983) by Wm Oliver Semans p.32
Prince George's County Genealogical Society Bulletin (1987), p.51
Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1700, vol. 1 (1995), by Peter Wilson Coldham
Hamilton Family of Prince George's County, MD (1998) by John D. Baldwin & Lloyd B. Hamilton, pp. 80, 86
Ancestors and Descendants of Bernard G. Farley (1998), pp. 236 & 237
Twelve Generations of Farleys (2000) by Jesse Kelso Farley, Jr.
A Hamilton Heritage (2001) by Shirley D. Hamilton, p.43
Thought to be buried at St. Barnabas Church where he was baptized and where his parents and daughter were buried.
Lucas Genealogy by Annabelle Kemp, p.45: "Thomas Lucas… his second wife, who was Dorothy, dau of Thomas and Elizabeth Letchworth. (Land Off Rec Acct 5 folio 295 p 409 Annapolis.) Thomas Letchworth was a well known Puritan of Calvert Co., Md."
Lucas Genealogy (1964) by Annabelle Kemp, p. 430: "James Lucas, 10th child of Thomas Lucas, the immigrant, and a son of his 2nd marriage to Dorothy Letchworth; he was b in Prince George Co., MD 27 Feb 1713-14 (See St Barnabas Chur Reg; also his father's last will.) He mar Mary Deakins b circa 1718, dau of John and Priscilla Deakins…"
The will of John Deakins, signed 9 Aug 1743, proved 20 Mar 1744, names his daughter Mary Lucas but not her husband.
If Mary Deakins married James Lucas, she died very soon after the 1743/1744 will because James Lucas married to Mary Henry, daughter of John Henry and Isabella (Magruder) Lindores Henry.
Mary Henry was the mother of Jemima Lucas Mayhew born c1744, Alexander Lucas born c1745, and Lindores Lucas born c1746.
This marriage is proven by several Henry family wills and deeds, including the will of Isabel Henry naming these three Lucas grandchildren.
Interestingly, there is a 27 May 1745 Bill of Sale: James Lucas to Isabell Henry for the consideration of 2000 lbs of tobacco, household goods: two beds, two pewter dishes, four pewter basins, three head of sheep "and all other chattel goods." (Kemp, p.430). From the exorbitant value of tobacco compared to that of the household and farm items listed, this was a generous loan to her son-in-law.
Prince George's Land Records 1743-1746; Book BB#1, Page 305:
"Bill of Sale, recorded at the request of Isabella Henry. I, James Lucas of PG, for 2000 lbs tobacco, have sold to sd Isabella Henry, 2 beds and furniture, 2 pewter dishes, 4 pewter basins, 3 sheep, and all other the goods, chattels, and effects that I am now possessed of. However, I pay sd Henry the afd sum, then the above bill of sale to be void. Signed - James Lucas. Wit - Willm Smith*. Recorded May 29, 1745."
James Lucas and wife Mary Deakins had one daughter, Sarah born c1740, who married Capt. John Gist (Lucas Gen. by Kemp, p.431).
Fredric Z. Saunders has written an interesting and informative essay questioning and challenging the documentation for the maiden name of Dorothy Letchworth Lucas. It is always a good idea to revisit and genealogical assumptions as reassess statements of fact as well as assumptions in light of new evidence. The first published account of Dorothy Lucas's maiden name as Letchworth appears to be Annabelle Kemp's book in 1964. But she failed to document her source for the name Letchworth. It has been suggested by one researcher that the maiden name is given some years earlier in a Colonial Dames membership application, but that is unconfirmed. Ms. Kemp includes a citation for Thomas Letchworth identifying the man she cites as Dorothy's father, but the source is merely a citation that does not prove Dorothy was his daughter. Furthermore, his will does not include her name among his children, which certainly does not preclude that she was, as known by well established precedent in genealogy; his will prove that she was but it doesn't prove that she wasn't. Some hereditary societies will accept a maiden name in a published genealogical compilation, particularly a massive compilation such as the Lucas Genealogy, while other hereditary societies with stricter standards will not. Only a researcher who has been immersed in studying records to sort out the various branches of a family tree can appreciate the sort of information found in fragmentary form, phrases or wording or nuances in various records. But whether Ms. Kemp received the name Letchworth from a Colonial Dames application, from another descendant or researcher or from one who once saw a family letter or Bible, or from oral tradition, or from her own intuitive extrapolations, or psychic ability, she failed to document any adequate source whatsoever.
But it should be noted that DNA results at both Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), which has the largest DNA database in the world, and at Ancestry.com, show that descendants of James and Mary Henry Lucas match the descendants of James Lucas's siblings as well as numerous Letchworth descendants. Triangulations of James Lucas's descendants proves there was indeed some relationship to this same family of Letchworths. DNA testing at Ancestry.com for descendants of Thomas and Dorothy ("Letchworth") Lucas show that several dozen of these match descendants of Dorothy's supposed brother Joseph Letchworth within the parameters expected for descendants of siblings and is strong indication that they were indeed siblings. These descendants of James Lucas also match multiple Letchworth descendants in England whose ancestors never went to America.
DNA research continues.
So far it is proven that some of Dorothy Lucas's descendants are indeed Letchworth descendants. Further researcher conceivably may be narrowed to the point of determining whether it was Dorothy's son James Lucas rather than his wife who was the Letchworth descendant. At this stage, that has not been proven, and proving that Dorothy Lucas was a Letchworth certainly has not been proven, and may never be. But from the evidence of the results so far, indications are that one day science may prove that Annabelle Kemp was correct.
For what it's worth, the following publications list the second wife of Thomas Lucas as Dorothy Letchworth in order of publication date:
Lucas Genealogy (1964) by Annabelle Kemp, pp. 46-47, 471-72
The Maryland & Delaware Genealogist, vol.6-8 (1965), ed. by Raymond B. Clark, p.94
William Semans, His Ancestors & Descendants (1983) by Wm Oliver Semans p.32
Prince George's County Genealogical Society Bulletin (1987), p.51
Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1700, vol. 1 (1995), by Peter Wilson Coldham
Hamilton Family of Prince George's County, MD (1998) by John D. Baldwin & Lloyd B. Hamilton, pp. 80, 86
Ancestors and Descendants of Bernard G. Farley (1998), pp. 236 & 237
Twelve Generations of Farleys (2000) by Jesse Kelso Farley, Jr.
A Hamilton Heritage (2001) by Shirley D. Hamilton, p.43
He died after 1762.
Thought to be buried at St. Barnabas Church where he was baptized and where his parents and daughter were buried.
Lucas Genealogy by Annabelle Kemp, p.45: "Thomas Lucas… his second wife, who was Dorothy, dau of Thomas and Elizabeth Letchworth. (Land Off Rec Acct 5 folio 295 p 409 Annapolis.) Thomas Letchworth was a well known Puritan of Calvert Co., Md."
Lucas Genealogy (1964) by Annabelle Kemp, p. 430: "James Lucas, 10th child of Thomas Lucas, the immigrant, and a son of his 2nd marriage to Dorothy Letchworth; he was b in Prince George Co., MD 27 Feb 1713-14 (See St Barnabas Chur Reg; also his father's last will.) He mar Mary Deakins b circa 1718, dau of John and Priscilla Deakins…"
The will of John Deakins, signed 9 Aug 1743, proved 20 Mar 1744, names his daughter Mary Lucas but not her husband.
If Mary Deakins married James Lucas, she died very soon after the 1743/1744 will because James Lucas married to Mary Henry, daughter of John Henry and Isabella (Magruder) Lindores Henry.
Mary Henry was the mother of Jemima Lucas Mayhew born c1744, Alexander Lucas born c1745, and Lindores Lucas born c1746.
This marriage is proven by several Henry family wills and deeds, including the will of Isabel Henry naming these three Lucas grandchildren.
Interestingly, there is a 27 May 1745 Bill of Sale: James Lucas to Isabell Henry for the consideration of 2000 lbs of tobacco, household goods: two beds, two pewter dishes, four pewter basins, three head of sheep "and all other chattel goods." (Kemp, p.430). From the exorbitant value of tobacco compared to that of the household and farm items listed, this was a generous loan to her son-in-law.
Prince George's Land Records 1743-1746; Book BB#1, Page 305:
"Bill of Sale, recorded at the request of Isabella Henry. I, James Lucas of PG, for 2000 lbs tobacco, have sold to sd Isabella Henry, 2 beds and furniture, 2 pewter dishes, 4 pewter basins, 3 sheep, and all other the goods, chattels, and effects that I am now possessed of. However, I pay sd Henry the afd sum, then the above bill of sale to be void. Signed - James Lucas. Wit - Willm Smith*. Recorded May 29, 1745."
James Lucas and wife Mary Deakins had one daughter, Sarah born c1740, who married Capt. John Gist (Lucas Gen. by Kemp, p.431).
Fredric Z. Saunders has written an interesting and informative essay questioning and challenging the documentation for the maiden name of Dorothy Letchworth Lucas. It is always a good idea to revisit and genealogical assumptions as reassess statements of fact as well as assumptions in light of new evidence. The first published account of Dorothy Lucas's maiden name as Letchworth appears to be Annabelle Kemp's book in 1964. But she failed to document her source for the name Letchworth. It has been suggested by one researcher that the maiden name is given some years earlier in a Colonial Dames membership application, but that is unconfirmed. Ms. Kemp includes a citation for Thomas Letchworth identifying the man she cites as Dorothy's father, but the source is merely a citation that does not prove Dorothy was his daughter. Furthermore, his will does not include her name among his children, which certainly does not preclude that she was, as known by well established precedent in genealogy; his will prove that she was but it doesn't prove that she wasn't. Some hereditary societies will accept a maiden name in a published genealogical compilation, particularly a massive compilation such as the Lucas Genealogy, while other hereditary societies with stricter standards will not. Only a researcher who has been immersed in studying records to sort out the various branches of a family tree can appreciate the sort of information found in fragmentary form, phrases or wording or nuances in various records. But whether Ms. Kemp received the name Letchworth from a Colonial Dames application, from another descendant or researcher or from one who once saw a family letter or Bible, or from oral tradition, or from her own intuitive extrapolations, or psychic ability, she failed to document any adequate source whatsoever.
But it should be noted that DNA results at both Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), which has the largest DNA database in the world, and at Ancestry.com, show that descendants of James and Mary Henry Lucas match the descendants of James Lucas's siblings as well as numerous Letchworth descendants. Triangulations of James Lucas's descendants proves there was indeed some relationship to this same family of Letchworths. DNA testing at Ancestry.com for descendants of Thomas and Dorothy ("Letchworth") Lucas show that several dozen of these match descendants of Dorothy's supposed brother Joseph Letchworth within the parameters expected for descendants of siblings and is strong indication that they were indeed siblings. These descendants of James Lucas also match multiple Letchworth descendants in England whose ancestors never went to America.
DNA research continues.
So far it is proven that some of Dorothy Lucas's descendants are indeed Letchworth descendants. Further researcher conceivably may be narrowed to the point of determining whether it was Dorothy's son James Lucas rather than his wife who was the Letchworth descendant. At this stage, that has not been proven, and proving that Dorothy Lucas was a Letchworth certainly has not been proven, and may never be. But from the evidence of the results so far, indications are that one day science may prove that Annabelle Kemp was correct.
For what it's worth, the following publications list the second wife of Thomas Lucas as Dorothy Letchworth in order of publication date:
Lucas Genealogy (1964) by Annabelle Kemp, pp. 46-47, 471-72
The Maryland & Delaware Genealogist, vol.6-8 (1965), ed. by Raymond B. Clark, p.94
William Semans, His Ancestors & Descendants (1983) by Wm Oliver Semans p.32
Prince George's County Genealogical Society Bulletin (1987), p.51
Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1700, vol. 1 (1995), by Peter Wilson Coldham
Hamilton Family of Prince George's County, MD (1998) by John D. Baldwin & Lloyd B. Hamilton, pp. 80, 86
Ancestors and Descendants of Bernard G. Farley (1998), pp. 236 & 237
Twelve Generations of Farleys (2000) by Jesse Kelso Farley, Jr.
A Hamilton Heritage (2001) by Shirley D. Hamilton, p.43
Thought to be buried at St. Barnabas Church where he was baptized and where his parents and daughter were buried.
Lucas Genealogy by Annabelle Kemp, p.45: "Thomas Lucas… his second wife, who was Dorothy, dau of Thomas and Elizabeth Letchworth. (Land Off Rec Acct 5 folio 295 p 409 Annapolis.) Thomas Letchworth was a well known Puritan of Calvert Co., Md."
Lucas Genealogy (1964) by Annabelle Kemp, p. 430: "James Lucas, 10th child of Thomas Lucas, the immigrant, and a son of his 2nd marriage to Dorothy Letchworth; he was b in Prince George Co., MD 27 Feb 1713-14 (See St Barnabas Chur Reg; also his father's last will.) He mar Mary Deakins b circa 1718, dau of John and Priscilla Deakins…"
The will of John Deakins, signed 9 Aug 1743, proved 20 Mar 1744, names his daughter Mary Lucas but not her husband.
If Mary Deakins married James Lucas, she died very soon after the 1743/1744 will because James Lucas married to Mary Henry, daughter of John Henry and Isabella (Magruder) Lindores Henry.
Mary Henry was the mother of Jemima Lucas Mayhew born c1744, Alexander Lucas born c1745, and Lindores Lucas born c1746.
This marriage is proven by several Henry family wills and deeds, including the will of Isabel Henry naming these three Lucas grandchildren.
Interestingly, there is a 27 May 1745 Bill of Sale: James Lucas to Isabell Henry for the consideration of 2000 lbs of tobacco, household goods: two beds, two pewter dishes, four pewter basins, three head of sheep "and all other chattel goods." (Kemp, p.430). From the exorbitant value of tobacco compared to that of the household and farm items listed, this was a generous loan to her son-in-law.
Prince George's Land Records 1743-1746; Book BB#1, Page 305:
"Bill of Sale, recorded at the request of Isabella Henry. I, James Lucas of PG, for 2000 lbs tobacco, have sold to sd Isabella Henry, 2 beds and furniture, 2 pewter dishes, 4 pewter basins, 3 sheep, and all other the goods, chattels, and effects that I am now possessed of. However, I pay sd Henry the afd sum, then the above bill of sale to be void. Signed - James Lucas. Wit - Willm Smith*. Recorded May 29, 1745."
James Lucas and wife Mary Deakins had one daughter, Sarah born c1740, who married Capt. John Gist (Lucas Gen. by Kemp, p.431).
Fredric Z. Saunders has written an interesting and informative essay questioning and challenging the documentation for the maiden name of Dorothy Letchworth Lucas. It is always a good idea to revisit and genealogical assumptions as reassess statements of fact as well as assumptions in light of new evidence. The first published account of Dorothy Lucas's maiden name as Letchworth appears to be Annabelle Kemp's book in 1964. But she failed to document her source for the name Letchworth. It has been suggested by one researcher that the maiden name is given some years earlier in a Colonial Dames membership application, but that is unconfirmed. Ms. Kemp includes a citation for Thomas Letchworth identifying the man she cites as Dorothy's father, but the source is merely a citation that does not prove Dorothy was his daughter. Furthermore, his will does not include her name among his children, which certainly does not preclude that she was, as known by well established precedent in genealogy; his will prove that she was but it doesn't prove that she wasn't. Some hereditary societies will accept a maiden name in a published genealogical compilation, particularly a massive compilation such as the Lucas Genealogy, while other hereditary societies with stricter standards will not. Only a researcher who has been immersed in studying records to sort out the various branches of a family tree can appreciate the sort of information found in fragmentary form, phrases or wording or nuances in various records. But whether Ms. Kemp received the name Letchworth from a Colonial Dames application, from another descendant or researcher or from one who once saw a family letter or Bible, or from oral tradition, or from her own intuitive extrapolations, or psychic ability, she failed to document any adequate source whatsoever.
But it should be noted that DNA results at both Family Tree DNA (FTDNA), which has the largest DNA database in the world, and at Ancestry.com, show that descendants of James and Mary Henry Lucas match the descendants of James Lucas's siblings as well as numerous Letchworth descendants. Triangulations of James Lucas's descendants proves there was indeed some relationship to this same family of Letchworths. DNA testing at Ancestry.com for descendants of Thomas and Dorothy ("Letchworth") Lucas show that several dozen of these match descendants of Dorothy's supposed brother Joseph Letchworth within the parameters expected for descendants of siblings and is strong indication that they were indeed siblings. These descendants of James Lucas also match multiple Letchworth descendants in England whose ancestors never went to America.
DNA research continues.
So far it is proven that some of Dorothy Lucas's descendants are indeed Letchworth descendants. Further researcher conceivably may be narrowed to the point of determining whether it was Dorothy's son James Lucas rather than his wife who was the Letchworth descendant. At this stage, that has not been proven, and proving that Dorothy Lucas was a Letchworth certainly has not been proven, and may never be. But from the evidence of the results so far, indications are that one day science may prove that Annabelle Kemp was correct.
For what it's worth, the following publications list the second wife of Thomas Lucas as Dorothy Letchworth in order of publication date:
Lucas Genealogy (1964) by Annabelle Kemp, pp. 46-47, 471-72
The Maryland & Delaware Genealogist, vol.6-8 (1965), ed. by Raymond B. Clark, p.94
William Semans, His Ancestors & Descendants (1983) by Wm Oliver Semans p.32
Prince George's County Genealogical Society Bulletin (1987), p.51
Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1700, vol. 1 (1995), by Peter Wilson Coldham
Hamilton Family of Prince George's County, MD (1998) by John D. Baldwin & Lloyd B. Hamilton, pp. 80, 86
Ancestors and Descendants of Bernard G. Farley (1998), pp. 236 & 237
Twelve Generations of Farleys (2000) by Jesse Kelso Farley, Jr.
A Hamilton Heritage (2001) by Shirley D. Hamilton, p.43
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