Thomas Bouldin Sr. (1702 - 1782)

Born 15 Jan 1702 in St. Stephens Parish, Cecil, Maryland, British Colonial America

Ancestors

Husband of Ann Wood (Clark) Bouldin — married 29 Jan 1733 in Cecil County, Maryland

Descendants

Died 2 Jun 1782 at age 80 in Golden Hills, Charlotte, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Captain Thomas Bouldin Sr. served with the Virginia Militia during the French and Indian War.
Service Started: 1758
Service Ended: 1763

Colonel Thomas Bouldin Sr. served with Virginia Militia during the American Revolution.

Thomas Bouldin Sr. was a Maryland colonist.

Col. Thomas Bouldin was born in 1703 to parents, William Bouldin and Thomasin Nash. On 29 Jan 1733 Thomas Bouldin married Nancy Ann Wood Clark, (DOB 1715). The couple had 11 children.

Thomas Bouldin and his young family moved on a long journey from Maryland to Virginia to occupy the land he received in a grant from King George II of 970 acres. He built the 2nd framed house ever constructed in Virginia, named "Golden Hills Hall", Charlotte Co., Virginia. For almost 250 years the Bouldin family owned Golden Hills, built in 1744. The home that stands there now was built in the early 1800's. Col. Thomas Bouldin, Sr. and his family settled on the tract in 1744, then in part of Brunswick County, Golden Hills fell in Lunenburg County in 1746, and in Charlotte County in 1765.

Bouldin was active in county affairs He expanded his landholdings until he had reached a position of wealth and prominence in the territory. In 1749--1759, at age 43, he was appointed the first sheriff of Lunenburg County and first Sheriff of Charlotte County, Virginia. He served several terms then ascended to the Bench of the County Court and served as Justice.

Some of the children of Thomas and Ann Wood Bouldin were:

• James b.1734 d.1801
• Ephriam b.1736
• Thomas b.1738 d.1827
• William b.1746 d. 1817
• Joseph b.1740
• Wood b.1742 d.1800
• Richard b.1744
• Francenia b.1737
• Mary b.1750

In 1758 he served with distinction as Captain in the French-Indian War at age 52.^[1]

When the American Revolution occurred, in 1773 he was commissioned at age 67, as COLONEL of Virginia militia under Colonial government. He also was considered a Patriot, as he rendered material aid for the American Revolution War for troops. (He provided 7 BAYONETS to the company commanded by Capt. I. Reade, Charlotte Co., Virginia). ^[2] Thomas Bouldin was Patriot, rendered material aid (provided 7 BAYONETS to company commanded by Capt I. Reade) and to colonies during Revolution-from Virginia records. Charlotte co., VA- # 74-302 app SAR, Virginia, USA.^[3][4]

His will was prepared 1 May 1777 and signed. Death: 02 June 1782 at Golden Hills, Charlotte, Virginia, USA.

Burial: Golden Hills Estate Cemetery, Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia, USA.^{[5] [6]}] Location: Charlotte Co VA 56 ^[7]

The following children were named in the will: Son James; Dau. Francenia (wife of John Cox); Son Thomas; Son William; Son Joseph; Dau. Mary and her children; Son Wood; Son Richard. The following information appears at the end of the will, following the date and signature: "Signed, sealed, published and declared by the testator to be his last will and testament in the presence of James Cunningham, Sarah Collier, Abraham Vaughn (his mark X), Ann Vaughn (her mark X), Robert Gilliam, Thomas Cox."

Probate: "At a court held for Charlotte County the 2nd day of June 1783, this last will and testament of Thomas Bouldin, Sr., was exhibited in court by Wood Bouldin and Richard Bouldin, the executors therein named, and the same was proved by the oaths of Sarah Collier, Abraham Vaughn, Anne Vaughn, and Thomas Cox, and ordered to be recorded. On the motion of the said executors who made oath according to law, certificate is granted to them for obtaining a probate of this said will, they giving security, whereupon they together with the Rev. Thomas Johnston and Joseph Collier, their securities entered into and acknowledged their bond according to the law for that purpose." Truly Recorded: Thomas Read, Clerk

Note

A notation in a family bible indicated that Richard was born aboard ship in the Chesapeake Bay as the family moved from Maryland to Virginia.

Thomas and Ann Wood Bouldin started the trip from Maryland to Virginia with their six sons, and Ann was pregnant.

Mary b. 1846 md. Bartlett (Bartles) Cox

Francina b. 1748 md. John Cox

Mary and Francinia were born at Golden Hills, Charlotte County, VA.

Bouldin Family Data

in 1783, a property division left the Golden Hills home to son, Wood Bouldin. After the death in 1800 of Major Wood Bouldin, a Revolutionary War Veteran, Golden Hills passed into the hands of his widow, Joanna. In 1815, she transferred the home to her son Thomas Tyler Bouldin. Thomas Tyler Bouldin was reared in a setting of music, culture, and education and became a highly respected lawyer and judge. Golden Hills by 1847 passed to Thomas Tyler Bouldin, Jr., lawyer and educator. Thomas Tyler Bouldin operated Golden Hills Academy for several years, beginning in 1853. Golden Hills saw various structural changes. Upon the death in 1891 of Thomas Tyler Bouldin,Jr., the home and surrounding farm passed to his widow, Fannie Bouldin, who enjoyed a lifetime right to the place. Upon her passing, it went to the "unmarried daughters." As the daughters lived away from the home, their brother Claiborne Bouldin continued to live there and served as caretaker.

In 1976, family papers and books went to The Virginia Historical Society. Colonial Williamsburg purchased Joanna Tyler Bouldins' spinet piano.

Thomas and Ann Bouldins' great grandson, Powhatan Bouldin was the author of the book "The Old Trunk", which chronicles the lives of Col. Thomas Bouldin and all the Bouldin family in and about Charlotte County, VA.

Thomas did not name all of his children in his Will.

Son Ephraim died shortly before his father, unmarried.

Daughter Mary was the wife of Bartels or Bartlett Cox. Daughter Thomasin is not known to have married and Jenneke died in young adulthood, unmarried.

Thomas Bouldin Sr. ^{[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]}

Born 15 Jan 1706. Cecil, Maryland. ^{[16][17][18][19][20][21][22]}

Died 1 May 1783. Virginia^{[23][24][25][26][27][28]}

Buried Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia, USA. ^[29]

Marriage Husband Thomas Bouldin. Wife Ann Wood Nancy Clark. Child: @P122@. Child: @P127@. Child: @P121@. Child: @P108@. Child: @P128@. Child: @P123@. Child: @P125@. Child: @P126@. Child: Thomasin Bouldin. Child: Mary Bouldin. Child: Jenneke Bouldin. Marriage 29 Jun 1733. Cecil, Maryland. ^[30] Marriage 1744^[31]

Husband @P117@. Wife @P118@. Child: @P135@. Child: @P132@. Child: @P134@. Child: Alexander Bouldin. Child: William Bouldin. Child: Thomas Bouldin. Child: Samuel Bouldin. Child: @P131@. Child: Unknown Boulden. Marriage 1687 Cecil, Maryland. ^[32] Marriage of MD. ^[33]

• Fact: Burial (3 May 1783) Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
• Fact: Military Service Colonel during the American Revolution, cited for gallantry at Brandywine and Germantown

Occupation: Colonel.

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Research Notes

DAR records exist for three Thomas Bouldins. The record for this Thomas lists a second of the three as son. While DAR is not considered a reliable source for pre-1700 profiles, it does provide excellent leads, and generally will flag an entry when there are problems with the information. None of the following three records are flagged. ~ Noland-165 19:20, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

• Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 20 August 2021), "Record of Thomas Bouldin, Sr.", Ancestor # A012548.
  • born 15 January 1706, Cecil County, MD; patriotic service while a resident of Charlotte County; died before 2 June 1783, Charlotte County, VA
  • married Nancy Ann Clark (son Thomas married Mosely)
• Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 20 August 2021), "Record of Ensign Thomas Bouldin, Jr.", Ancestor # A012550.
  • born 31 December 1738, Cecil County; service in Charlotte County, Virginia; died Henry County, Virginia; died before 11 June 1827
  • married (1) Matilda Mosely, (2) Martha Moseley
• Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 20 August 2021), "Record of Captain Thomas Bouldin", Ancestor # A012549.
  • born Cecil County, MD, 1 April 1728; died 1783, Cecil County, MD
  • married Augustina Bouldin, daughter of James and Elizabeth Bouldin^[34]

Children named in Thomas Bouldin, Sr.'s DAR record^[35]

• Thomas Bouldin, Jr., married (2) Martha Mosely
• James Bouldin, married Sally Ann Watkins (also "Sallie")^[36]
• Joseph Bouldin, married Nancy Cheatam (also "Nancy Ann Cheatham")^[37]
• Richard Bouldin, married Betsey Mosely^[38]
• Wood Bouldin, married Joanna Tyler^[39]
• Francina Bouldin, married John Cox^[40]

Sources

1. ↑ Virginia Military Records
2. ↑ Thomas Bouldin American Revolution
3. ↑ U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
4. ↑ Thomas Bouldin American Revolution
5. ↑ Abstract of Graves of Rev. Patriots, Vol.1, p. Serial: 11999; Vol. 8 - Thomas Bouldin
6. ↑ [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11378570 Find-a-grave
7. ↑ Index of the Rolls of Honor (Ancestor's Index) in the Lineage Books of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, Vol. III
8. ↑ Source: #S703256415
9. ↑ Source: #S703245484
10. ↑ Source: #S703256415
11. ↑ Source: #S703256513 Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 118 : 1915
12. ↑ Source: #S703256522
13. ↑ Source: #S703256546
14. ↑ Source: #S703256550
15. ↑ Source: #S703256600 Birth year: 1705; Birth city: Cecil Co; Birth state: MD
16. ↑ Source: #S703256415
17. ↑ Source: #S703245484
18. ↑ Source: #S703256415
19. ↑ Source: #S703256513 Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 118 : 1915
20. ↑ Source: #S703256522
21. ↑ Source: #S703256550
22. ↑ Source: #S703256600 Birth year: 1705; Birth city: Cecil Co; Birth state: MD
23. ↑ Source: #S703256415
24. ↑ Source: #S703245484
25. ↑ Source: #S703256415
26. ↑ Source: #S703256513 Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 118 : 1915
27. ↑ Source: #S703256522
28. ↑ Source: #S703256600 Birth year: 1705; Birth city: Cecil Co; Birth state: MD
29. ↑ Source: #S703245484
30. ↑ Source: #S703256600 Birth year: 1705; Birth city: Cecil Co; Birth state: MD
31. ↑ Source: #S703256522
32. ↑ Source: #S703256600 Birth year: 1670; Birth city: Cecil Co; Birth state: MD
33. ↑ Source: #S703256633 Source number: 3141.054; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
34. ↑ James Bouldin (1712-1784), DAR Patriot Ancestor #A012541 (accessed 23 August 2021).
35. ↑ Note that DAR records only include children with a descendant who joined the DAR.
36. ↑ James Bouldin, DAR Patriotic Ancestor, #A012542 (patriotic service)
37. ↑ Joseph Bouldin, DAR Patriot Ancestor #A012543 (patriotic service)
38. ↑ Soldier Richard Bouldin, DAR Patriot Ancestor #A012547
39. ↑ Lieutenant Wood Bouldin, DAR Patriot Ancestor #A012551
40. ↑ Private John Cox, DAR Patriot #A027040

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• Family Data Collection - Marriages
• U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
• Index of the Rolls of Honor (Ancestor's Index) in the Lineage Books of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, Vol. III
• Virginia Military Records
• Abstract of Graves of Rev. Patriots, Vol.1, p. Serial: 11999; Vol. 8 - Thomas Bouldin
• Find-a-grave
• "The Old Trunk" a book of the Bouldin family by Powhatin Bouldin
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 29 August 2017, 15:42), entry for Col Thomas Bouldin Sr.(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LZVC-N7M); contributed by various users.
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