Thomas Ames (abt. 1685 - bef. 1754)

Born about 1685 in Accomack, Virginia

Husband of Mary (Mears) Ames — married about 1710 in Accomack, Virginia

Died before 25 Jun 1754 before about age 69 in Accomack, Virginia

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Biography

Thomas Ames I1 M, b. circa 1685, d. before 25 June 1754 Pedigree Father Joseph Ames b. c 1650, d. b 5 Apr 1709 Mother Esther Gray b. c 1662

Last Edited 10 Jan 2021

Birth* circa 1685 Thomas was born circa 1685 at Accomack Co, VA.

Security on Admin* 5 April 1709 He was security on the administration of an estate on 5 April 1709 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Joseph Ames was granted to his widow Ester Ames with Edward Kellam & Thomas Ames securities.2

Marriage* circa 1710 He married Mary Mears, daughter of John Mears and Margaret Garrison, circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA.3,4

Will* 16 March 1754 Thomas made a will on 16 March 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Mary Ames whole personal estate during her life, then to be divided between my 3 children Joseph Ames, Esther Harrison & Thomas Ames, Jr. Son Joseph Exr. Witt: Thomas Johnson, Hillery Bellot, Bartholomew Meers.5 Death* before 25 June 1754 He died before 25 June 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated.5

Family Mary Mears b. c 1693 Children 1. Joseph Ames+ b. c 1712, d. b 27 Nov 1770 2. Thomas Ames II+ b. c 1722, d. b 31 Oct 1775 3. Esther Ames+ b. c 1736

Citations [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 196. [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 52 (adm of Joseph Ames to Ester Ames). [S20] Lucy Ames Edwards, Ames, Mears and Allied Lines of Accomack County, Virginia, p. 213 (Bartholomew Mears Chart). [S890] Mary Frances Carey, Bartholomew Mears of Accomack County, Virginia, One line of Descent, p. 52 (Chart I). [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 181 (will of Thomas Ames Sr., wife Mary).

Sources

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