Thomas Barlow1 was born c1761 Isle
of Wight Co Virginia and died in 1813 in Laurens Co Georgia
(Lineage
prior to Thomas is outlined in Lundie
Barlow's works)
He enlisted in the Revolutionary
Army when he was about sixteen. He served three years with
the Third Virginia [Edmond's] Artillery Regiment and received
a discharge on August 23, 1780. He was a minor, in the
army, when his father died in 1779, so that the estate administration
was granted to John Shelley, probably a brother-in-law. A chancery
suit was brought against Thomas dated April 06, 1780, as son
and heir-at-law, on behalf of his younger siblings, and was
discharged with an out-of-court settlement on May 02, 1783.
After Thomas' discharge, he married 1) Elizabeth [Roscoe?]
c1784 Virginia.
Elizabeth was born c1766 in Virginia and died c1800 in Edgefield Co South
Carolina. Thomas and Elizabeth lived in Brunswick Co until 1786, probably
at the plantation of his kinsman, Willis Wills. In 1787, he bought and held
land in Wake Co North Carolina until 1796, but removed to Edgefield Co South
Carolina, where he acquired land. --1797, 1802, 1807--
Thomas Barlow was located by the 1790 Wakefield Co North Carolina census:
1 male 16 or over - Thomas 2 males under 16 - Richard and John 2
females - Elizabeth and unknown daughter 1 slave
Thomas Barlow was located by the 1800 Edgefield Co South Carolina census;
page 158
Thomas, between 26-45 2 sons under 10 2 sons 10-16 2
daughters under 10 1 daughter 10-16 wife between 26-45 2 slaves
Thomas Barlow married 2) c1801, Mary, whose surname
is unknown Mary Barlow's surname is unknown because early Edgefield Co South
Carolina marriage records are not existant and appropriate estate records
have not been located. She
was probably not a Folsom; nor a Griffin.
Thomas Barlow was located, next-door to his son Richard Barlow, by the
1810 Edgefield Co South Carolina census, page 43: Census
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1 m under 10 2 m 16-26 1 m 45-up 1
f 10-16 1 f 45-up
Thomas Barlow, of Edgefield Co South Carolina;
purchased 202 acres of land for $500, from Edward Kirksey, in
Laurens Co Georgia on October 31, 1810
Witnesses: James and Richard Barlow
Source: Laurens Co Deed Book B-123 & 124 Thomas Barlow's estate
inventory and appraisement dated February 12, 1814 included:
Negroes - Ginney 350, Rebeckah 380, Doll 380, Fenn 275, Adam 300, Jeremiah 280, Sam 180, Charlotte 150, Moriah 300;
15 head hogs @ 15; 12 head of cattle @ 45; wagon 70; spinning machine
15; and other items including furniture, pewter and tools.
Source: Laurens Co I & A A-38 & 39
Notes of Lundie Weathers Barlow Sr. references a manuscript
record in the DAR Library, Washington, DC, concerning the
division of Thomas Barlow's Laurens Co estate dated February
14, 1814: Each of the eight heirs--
Jacob Smith; James Barlow; James Youngblood; Richard Barlow;
Olive Barlow; John Barlow; Mary Barlow and Thomas Barlow
Jr. received a portion, worth $324.37 ½,
of the total worth, $2,595.00, of slaves. These
portions and names of the slaves are noted below Mary Barlow, wife of
the deceased, received Jerry / Jeremiah, worth $280, and was owed $44.37 ½ by
the estate. Mary
Barlow's will dated August 16, 1820 proved; July 01, 1822, recorded March
10, 1823 mentioned:
....to my son Thomas Barlow, one negro Boy
Jerry
....appoint my friend Archibald Griffin
Executor
Witnesses Eliza D. Griffin and Catherine Green
Proved by Eliza D. Griffin Eliza
was the daughter of Archibald Griffin and Catherine the daughter of John Barlow.
Source: Laurens Co Will Book A-60 & 61 According to Alfred
J. Lester's Bible - Jerry died April 25, 1825
There is an unaccounted for Barlow marriage in Laurens Co Marriage
Book C-86
Archibald Barlow married November 05, 1823 Miss Priscilla Crass. Archibald
Barlow was chosen on September 18, 1835 and September 13, 1836 for Petit
Jury duty in Laurens Co - no further mention, in Laurens Co records, can
be found for him. Is there a connection to Archibald Griffin? Could Archibald
Barlow be another son of John Barlow? Was he a child ofMary -Griffin?- Barlow
by a previous marriage and adopted by Thomas Barlow? Archibald Griffin, son
of Hardy and Mary Griffin of Nash Co North Carolina, may have been related
to Mary Barlow.
Hardy Griffin's heirs were:
Archibald Griffin; Demsey Braswell; Francis Drake; and Benjamin Mason ---Mary
Griffin may have married either Braswell, Drake or Mason---
The estate total of 1148:0:2 came to 164 pounds for each heir, implying seven
heirs
Source: Nash Co Deed Book 14-139
Children of Archibald Griffin and Charity Smith were: Hardy;
Mary T.; Eliza Davis; Bennett S.; David J.; and Joseph J. These
six were to share equally.
Will of Mary Barlow
State of Georgia
Laurens County
In the name of God, Amen
I, Mary Barlow, being weak of Body but of sound
and perfect mind and memory, blessed be God,
do this sixteenth day of August in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty
make and ordain this my last will and testament
in manner and form following to wit.
1rst.
I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Barlow,
one negro Boy Jerry, two bed furniture, two cows,
and calves, the whole of my stock of hogs, two
horses, one riding gig, my crop of all kind,
my household and kitchen furniture and all the
rest of my estate to be held and enjoyed by him
and his heirs forever.
2nd.
I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend,
Archibald Griffin, Executor of this my last
will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal the day and date above mentioned.
In presence of us
Eliza D. Griffin X (her mark) Mary Barlow X (her mark) Catherine Green X (her
mark)
State of Georgia
Laurens County
Court of Ordinary July term, 1822
The within will was duly proven by Eliza D.,
formerly Eliza D. Griffin, one of the subscribing
witnesses to the same, and ordered to be recorded
01 of July 1822.
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The children of Thomas Barlow and Elizabeth Roscoe? were: Click
on child's name for their continued families.
Richard
Barlow born December 28, 1784 Brunswick Co Virginia and died May 12,
1864 Butts Co Georgia
John
Barlow born c1787 and died October 04, 1826 probably in Laurens Co
Georgia
Daughter
Barlow name and dates unknown
James
Barlow born February 18, 1791 Wake Co North Carolina and died September
19, 1855 Laurens Co Georgia
Elizabeth
Barlow born 1795 North Carolina
Olive
Barlow born c1798 South Carolina
The only child of Thomas Barlow and Mary ____
was
Thomas
Barlow, Jr. born c1802 Edgefield Co South Carolina
and died in 1866
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