Thomas Stone (abt. 1677 - 1727)

Born about 1677 in Charles County, Maryland

Ancestors

Husband of Katherine (Boughton) Stone — married about 1715 in Charles County, Maryland [uncertain]

Descendants

Died 25 May 1727 at about age 50 in Nanjemoy, Charles County, Maryland

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This profile is part of the Stone Name Study.

Biography

Important Note: Reference numbers at the end of each sentence are not sequential but do match up with numbered references under sources as published for The Stone Family of England, Virginia, and Maryland.

Thomas Stone, the son of John Stone and his first wife, Elizabeth Warren, was calculated to have been born in Charles County, Maryland in 1677. 54,84 This birth date was calculated from a deposition given by Thomas on 21 August 1721 concerning Poynton Manor in which he stated he was 44 years of age. 91 Thomas was apparently married twice during his lifetime. He is believed to have married first to a woman named Jane Hoskins in Charles County, Maryland. 11 Jane, who had been born in Charles County, Maryland on 1 March 1681/1682, was the daughter of Colonel Philip Hoskins and his first wife, Elizabeth Waughop. 11,70,110

Although Jane (Hoskins) Stone is known to have died in Charles County, Maryland, the actual date of her death has not been determined. It is believed, however, that she probably died prior to 1714, as she was not mentioned in her father’s will. 111

NOTE: Although many genealogies state that this Thomas Stone was married to Martha Hoskins, the daughter of Colonel Philip Hoskins, this is not accurate. According to Colonel Philip Hoskins’ will, which had been written on 20 June 1714, and submitted for probate on 3 April 1718, as well as an additional accounting of his will which was dated 15 November 1729, Martha Hoskins was the daughter of Philip Hoskins by his second wife, Ann Matthews. 11,70,111 As such, Martha would have been too young to be either Thomas Stone’s first wife, or his second wife. In addition, the additional accounting of 15 November 1729 indicates that Martha was still single two years after Thomas Stone died. 111 Subsequent Charles County, Maryland probate records pertaining to the Hoskins family also indicate that Martha Hoskins was still single long after Thomas Stone had died.

After his first wife passed away, Thomas Stone married for a second time, also in Charles County, Maryland, to a widow named Katherine (Boughton) Thomas. 11,85 Katherine had previously been married to Benoni Thomas, the son of John Thomas and Mary Stone. 85

This Thomas Stone later inherited lands in Stafford County, Virginia from Edward Maddox. 112 Mr. Maddox had married Margery Stone, the widow of Thomas Stone’s uncle, Matthew Stone. 91,92,93,112 Although the Stafford County, Virginia property was originally left to Thomas Stone’s brother, John Stone, it was subject to a provision in the will that stipulated that if John should die without a legitimate heir, then the lands would go to Thomas Stone. 112 When Thomas Stone later sold these lands to a Mr. William Thornton on 2 March 1721/1722, the deed specifically mentioned that Thomas Stone "is the only brother of the whole blood of John Stone, son of John Stone the Elder of Maryland." 77

Thomas Stone subsequently died in Charles County, Maryland in 1727. 86 His will, which had been written on 25 May 1727, was probated on 7 November 1727 in Charles County. 86 Katherine on the other hand, died in Charles County in 1750. 113 Her will, which had been written on 26 October 1750, was subsequently submitted for probate in Charles County on 4 February 1750/1751. 113

7 Nov 1727: Stone, Thomas, Nanjemy Parish, Charles County, Maryland 25 May1727, 07 Nov 1727. To Son David and hrs, 1/2 dwell plantation and personalty. To Grandson "Gerrard Fowke, Personalty. To wife Katherine, extx., 1/2 dwelling plantationduring life; at her decease, to son David and hrs. certain personalty absolutely and certain personalty during life to be divided among child( unnamed). 1/2 personal estate absolutely residue to two child David and Mary Equally. Test: Rev Wm Maconchie, Henry Barnes, Verlinda Boughton. 19.254 "

Issue: (Surname Stone)

103. David - b. calc. 1709 in Charles Co., MD. 54,70; m. (1) (Sarah or Mary Hanson) in Charles Co., MD. 54,110,114 ; m. (2) Elizabeth Jenifer in Charles Co., MD. 54,115,116; d. 18 March 1773 in Charles Co., MD. 54,70,79

104. Mary - b. in Charles Co., MD.; m. William Hanson in Charles Co., MD. 54,113; d. in Charles Co., MD. 117

105. Anne - b. in Charles Co., MD.; m. Roger Fowke in Charles Co., MD. 54,118; d. 1761 in Charles Co., MD. 119

Research Note

• "Although it is commonly stated that Thomas Stone, Gentleman, of Charles County, Maryland, and his wife, Jane Hoskins, daughter of Col. Philip Hoskins, had a son named Thomas, I am not aware of any documentary evidence that substantiates this. In one probate document relating to the administration of the estate of Col. Philip Hoskins, mention was made of Philip’s "three other grandchildren, children of Thomas Stone." In Thomas Stone's will, which was dated 25 May 1727, he also mentions or refers to only three children; David, Mary, and Anne (by naming Anne’s son, GerrardFowke). And, in the will of Thomas Stone's second wife, Katherine (Boughton) Thomas Stone, which was dated 26 October 1750, the same three children are again mentioned or alluded to; David (by naming his son, David, Jr.), and Thomas Stone’s two daughters, now married, Mary Hanson, and Anne Fowke. Since Thomas Stone's second wife, Katherine, is not known to have had any children by her first husband, Benoni Thomas, it definitely appears that Thomas Stone of Charles County only had three children, none of whom were named Thomas."^[1]
• First married Martha Jane Hoskins about 1703. Second married Katherine Boughton (b. 1680, d. Aft 26 Oct 1749/50, Charles Co, Maryland) about 1715. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ MacDonald, Jack E. (2018) The Stone Family of England, Virginia, and Maryland - Ancestors and Descendants of Governor William Stone of Maryland (Part One). PDF manuscript. Powell, WY: J. E. MacDonald, 2018. Available at: https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~jacmac/genealogy/Stone_Family.pdf (Accessed: 3 March 2023)
2. ↑ Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #98984651 (accessed 3 March 2023)
   Memorial page for Thomas Stone (1677-25 May 1727); Maintained by Delaine Shirley-Noyer (contributor 47591332).

See also:

11. Stone, William M. Generations. Lenox, MA: Copyright 2007. Publishing pending. Copy in possession of Author, Jack MacDonald, Powell, Wyoming.

54. Newman, Harry Wright. The Stones of Poynton Manor. Published by Author, 1937. (archive.org)

70. 1658-1758 Charles County MD Families "The first 100 years." Also known as Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties. Compiled by Mike Marshall, et al. Genealogy of the Marshall Family. http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com

77. Deed Abstracts of King George County, Virginia. Volume I, 1721-1735. Compiled by Ruth Trickey Sparacio, Sam Sparacio, and Lydia (Sparacio) Bontempo. McLean, Virginia: Published by Authors, 1986. Pages 53-57. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. (familysearch.org)

79. Dorman, John Frederick. Adventures of Purse and Person, 1607-1624/1625. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2004-2007.

84. “Charles County, Maryland Depositions.” Maryland Genealogical Society Bulletin, Fall 1994, Volume 35, #4.

85. Correspondence pertaining to the Thomas and Stone families from William M. Stone of Lenox, Massachusetts dated 28 April 2010..

86. Maryland Calendar of Wills, Volume VI, 1726-1732. Compiled and Edited by Jane Baldwin Cotton and Roberta Bolling Henry. Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1920. Will of Thomas Stone (19:254). Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. (familysearch.org)

91. Jourdan, Elise Greenup. Abstracts of Charles County, Maryland, Court and Land Records: Volume 2: 1665-1695. Page 65. Willow Ben Books, 1993/2000.

92. Charles County, Maryland Circuit Court Records. Liber L. Page 140. Indenture dated 19 February 1684.

93. Edward Maddox, 1615-1694. Compiled by Professor Justin Maddox and David Maddox. https://hisxmark.com/edward-maddox-ca-1615-1694/

110. Archives of Maryland Online. A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789 by Edward C. Papenfuse, et. al. “Thomas Stone.” Volume 426, Page 786. http://www.maryland.gov

111. Maryland Calendar of Wills, Volume IV, 1713-1720. Compiled and Edited by Jane Baldwin Cotton and Roberta Bolling Henry. Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1914. Will of Col. Phillip Hoskins (14:175). Also an Additional Accounting of Col. Hoskins’ Will Dated 15 November 1729. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. (familysearch.org)

112. Stone, William M. The Chronicle of Thomas Stone of Hamilton Parish in Colonial Virginia. Lenox, Massachusetts: Published Privately by Author, April 2009. Copy in Possession of Author.

113. Maryland Calendar of Wills, Volume X, 1748-1753. Compiled by Jane Baldwin Cotton, Edited by Frederick E. Wright. Will of Katherine (Boughton) Thomas Stone (28:26). Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. (familysearch.org)

114. Lee of Virginia, 1642-1892: Biographical and Genealogical Sketches of the Descendants of Colonel Richard Lee. Edited and Originally Published by Edmund Jennings Lee. “The Hanson Family.” Pages 157-159. Heritage Books, 2008. (archive.org)

115. Archives of Maryland Online. A Biographical Dictionary of the Maryland Legislature 1635-1789 by Edward C. Papenfuse, et. al. “Daniel Jennifer, brother of Elizabeth Jennifer.” Volume 426, Page 484. http://www.maryland.gov

116. White, Frank F., Jr. The Governors of Maryland, 1777-1970. Publication No. 15, The Hall of Records Commission State of Maryland, Annapolis, Maryland, 1970. Pages 33-36. (familysearch.org)

117. Maryland Calendar of Wills, Volume XIII, 1764-1767. Compiled by Jane Baldwin Cotton, Edited by Frederick E. Wright. Will of William Hanson (34:129). Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. (familysearch.org)

118. Charles County, Maryland Land Records, Liber M # 2, Page 270. Deed of Gift From Anne Fowke to Gerrard Fowke Recorded 22 November 1731.

119. Maryland Calendar of Wills, Volume XII, 1759-1764. Compiled by Jane Baldwin Cotton, Edited by Frederick E. Wright. Will of Anne (Stone) Fowke (31:489). Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. (familysearch.org)

Acknowledgements

• Stone-5202 was created by Karen Fleming through the import of Turner_Gedcom_2014_0328.ged on Mar 28, 2014.
• Thanks to Jack E. MacDonald for your work on the Stone family.