Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Colonial Meriwether Families Tree - Person Sheet
Birthca 1675, Chericoke Plantation, King William County, Virginia
Deathbef 6 Feb 1734/5, Hanover County, Virginia185
BurialChericoke Plantation, King William County, Virginia186
FatherCol. Richard Johnson , M (1627-1699)
Spouses
Birthabt 1694, New Kent County, Virginia
Deathabt Feb 1785, Louisa County, Virginia178
Burial“Roundabout Castle” Cemetery, Louisa County, Virginia179
FatherNicholas Meriwether , M (1665-~1744)
MotherElizabeth Crawford , F (~1670-<1762)
Marriageabt 1712, New Kent County, Virginia187
Biography notes for Thomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson is the eldest son of Richard Johnson (1619–1699) and his presumed first wife, name unknown. Thomas was born sometime between 1667 and 1680, as he was under 21 in 1688 and Richard married a young wife in 1682.
Thomas Johnson is the eldest son of Richard Johnson (1619–1699) and his presumed first wife, name unknown. Thomas was born sometime between 1667 and 1680, as he was under 21 in 1688 and Richard married a young wife in 1682.
Notes for Thomas & Anne (Family)
The marriage of Anne and Thomas Johnson is shown by the will of Francis Clement, dated 8 April 1721: “Anne, wife of Thomas Johnson…”. They probably married in late 1712, as their first known son, Nicholas, was born in Oct 1713. Nicholas received a deed of gift from Ann in 1734. Other known children are Richard, Jane, Ann and Thomas, all listed orphans of Thomas Johnson in Feb 1735. A 1734 deed from Nicholas identifies his sisters Jane and Ann Johnson. Thomas, William and Ann are also mentioned in Ann’s will.
Other children alleged to belong to Thomas and Ann are: Semi Ramis/Semiramis, Henry, James and David Johnson. No records have been found to confirm them as children. The few records for Semiramis Johnson, who married Thomas Paulett, tend to discount the possibility that she is Ann’s daughter.
Supporting references:
Orphan bond: On 6 February 1734/5, Ann Johnson widow and David Meriwether Gent. and Joseph Fox of Hanover County are firmly bound unto Nicholas Meriwether Gent. first Justice in the Commission of the Peace for Hanover County as guardians of Richard, Jane, Ann and Thomas Johnson, orphans of Thomas Johnson, deceased. (Son Nicholas was married by Oct 1733 and did not need a guardian.)
Deed of Gift, 12 December 1734, from Ann Johnson to her son Nicholas Johnson, a Boy Slave named Daniel and 3 Negro Girl Slaves, Sarah, Ester and Tamar.
Deed, January 1734, from Nicholas Johnson of King William County, to his sisters Jane and Ann Johnson.
On 26 April 1758, Ann Crosby gave to her son, Richard Johnson of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, 14 Negro slaves.
Other children alleged to belong to Thomas and Ann are: Semi Ramis/Semiramis, Henry, James and David Johnson. No records have been found to confirm them as children. The few records for Semiramis Johnson, who married Thomas Paulett, tend to discount the possibility that she is Ann’s daughter.
Supporting references:
Orphan bond: On 6 February 1734/5, Ann Johnson widow and David Meriwether Gent. and Joseph Fox of Hanover County are firmly bound unto Nicholas Meriwether Gent. first Justice in the Commission of the Peace for Hanover County as guardians of Richard, Jane, Ann and Thomas Johnson, orphans of Thomas Johnson, deceased. (Son Nicholas was married by Oct 1733 and did not need a guardian.)
Deed of Gift, 12 December 1734, from Ann Johnson to her son Nicholas Johnson, a Boy Slave named Daniel and 3 Negro Girl Slaves, Sarah, Ester and Tamar.
Deed, January 1734, from Nicholas Johnson of King William County, to his sisters Jane and Ann Johnson.
On 26 April 1758, Ann Crosby gave to her son, Richard Johnson of St. Paul’s Parish, Hanover County, 14 Negro slaves.