Thomas (d. 1734) GIBSON

   Another name for Thomas was Thomas GIBSON.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Religion: processioning orders, 1715, St. Paul's Parish, Hanover County, VA. The lands of (people including) THOS. GIBSON being made one precinct... we have peaceably processioned (names landowners or those acting for them): LEWIS DUKE HUMPHREY for THOS. GIBSON...

[The Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, Hanover Co: , p. 16 of original record, p. 251 of printed transcript, shows in an undated entry which follows an entry dated 4 Feb 1715/16
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NOTE: Processioning of land was a community undertaking required by law. Landowners were grouped into precincts; those in each precinct got together by appointment to walk their property lines, recutting fading blazes and marking new trees by mutual agreement to replace any that had fallen. Vestry book entries dated 1711, 1715, and 1715 suggest that this reestablishment of property lines took place at four year intervals. In 1715 Thomas Gibson did not come, but sent Humphrey to procession in his stead. Humphrey was Thomas' son in law, the husband of the daughter named in his will, Frances Humphrey.

• Timeline: Hanover County, VA formed from New Kent County, 1720, Hanover County, VA.

• Will: 29 Oct 1734 will, proven, and inventory, 1734, St. Martins Parish, Hanover County, VA. 1734, 29 Oct: p. 151 of Court record:
In the Name of God Amen. I Thomas Gibson Sr., of St Martin's Parish, Hanover County, sick and weak but of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament. I recommend my soul to the hand of Almighty God and my body to the earth. After all my debts and funeral charges are paid I give to my loving son Thomas Gibson 50 a of land' to my well beloved son John Gibson, 50 a of land; to my well beloved daughter Nice Nicks wife of Edward Nicks, Frances Humphrey and Mary Brook on shilling each; to my well beloved son edward Nicks whom I do hereby constitute sole Exor of this my wil and testament my house likewise my stock of hogs and cattle together with all my estate goods and chattels moveable and unmoveable to enable him to bring up my children John Gibson, Valentine Gibson, also William Robertson. I do hereby utterly revoke and make void all former wills and testaments by me at anytime heretofore made and I do hereby Ordain this ...and and befor and (?) as my only Last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal this Twenty Ninth day of October Anno Domini 1734.

THOMAS (his mark a cross) GIBSON (seal.)

Signed sealed and delivered(?) his last Will and Testament In the presence of The mark of (ID) ISAAC JOHNSON the mark of (two crosswise strokes) JAMES PHILLIPS G. GILLINGHAM Schoolmaster.


At a Court held for Hanover County the Seventh day of November 1734 This Will of Thomas Gibson deceased was this day proved in Open Court by the Oaths of the Witneses thereto and admitted to record.

Next entry, p. 152: EDWARD NIX and ANTHONY POUNCEY (sic), £100 bond... Edward make a true and perfect inventory of the estate of Thomas Gibson deceased. Signed, EDWARD NIX and POUNCEY ANDERSON (sic.) Inventory, p. 152:

[Edward Nix is recorded extensively in early Virginia records.He owned land in Hanover Co. VA and bought land in Amelia County, a portion of which became Prince Edward county.]

An Inventory of THOMAS GIBSON Estate decd.

2 Cows 2 heifers 1 Steer 1 year old 1 Sow 8 shoats 1 Old Mare 1 colt ..... old Chest 1 stewpot (has a hole in it) pr pothooks 1 very old torn Rugg 1 pair of old 1 old pail 1 old piggin 1 old 2 set of to ditto 2 small old pewter basons 1 old Caskit 1 1 broad hoe 1 old Gun not fixt 1 old Straw(?) Caskitt old pair of small 2 Cupps 2 drinking glass 2 old pewter porringers 1 old brass skillet 1 old frying pan 12 18 pewter spoons 1 old pair of fire tongs 2 old iron 2 hooks 1 old Raged millbagg. (signed) EDWARD NIX.

At a Court held for Hanover County the fifth day of December 1734 the Inventory of the Estate of THOMAS GIBSON deceased was returned by the Executor and ordered to be recorded.


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• Will: slightly different version, 1734, St. Martins Parish, Hanover County, VA. P. 151-152: (Will)- I Thomas Gibson Senior of St. Martins Par., Hanover Co. Sick and weak but
of sound mind and memory do make this my Last will and Testament. I recommend my soul to
the hand of Almighty God and my body to the earth. After all my debts and funeral charges are
paid I give to my loving son Thomas Gibson 50 a. of land; to my well beloved son John Gibson
50 a. of land; to be well beloved daughter Nice? Nicks wife of Edward Nicks, Frances Humdrey
and Mary Brook one Shilling each; to my well beloved son Edward Nicks awhom I do hereby
constitute sole Exor. of this my will and Testament my house likewise my stock of hogs and cattle
together with all my Estate goods and Chattels moveable and unmovable to enable him to bring
up my Children John Gibson, Valentine Gibson also William Robertson. I do hereby utterly
revoke and make void all former wills made by me.

Thomas (+) Gibson
Wit: Isaac (x) Johnson, James (x) Phillips, G. Gillingham, School Mstr.

7 Nov. 1734 proved by oaths of the witnesses.
REF: Hanover Co., VA Court Records, 1733-1735

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LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA - Search Card Catalog
NAME: Gibson, Thomas, Sr.
DATE: 1734
SOURCE: Court Records 1733-1734 (Reel 2)
.......pp. 151-152. Will pro. 7 Nov. 1734.
.......pp. 152 Ex'ors bond rec. 7 Nov. 1734
........p. 153. Inv. rec. 5 Dec. 1734
NOTE: Part of index to Halifax County Wills and Administrations (1753 - 1800)
PLACE: Halifax County (Va.)
COLLECTION:Virginia wills and administrations.

• Will: small notes, 1734, Hanover County, VA. Nov., 1734.-Thos. Gibson of St. Martin's ~ will dated 4 Oct.,
1734. Sons Thomas and John Gibson, dau. Nero Nicks,
wife of Edward Nicks, Frances Humphrey, John Gibson
and Calentine Gibson, and Wm. Robertson. Probated~.
Nov., 1734.
Edward Nix, gave bond to admter on est. of Thomas Gi-
son, decd. He gave as security "Anthony Pouncy,"
who signed himself Pouncy Anderson

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• Will: small notes - different transcription, 1734, Hanover County, VA. Nov., 1734. --- Thos. Gibson of St. Martin's -- will dated 4 Oct., 1734. Sons Thomas and John Gibson, dau. Nero Nicks, wife of Edward Nicks, Frances Humphrey, John Gibson and Calentine Gibson, and Wm Robertson. Probated Nov., 1734.

Edward Nix, gave bond to adm'tor on est. of Thomas Gibson, dec'd. He gave as security "Anthony Pouncy," who signed himself Pouncy Anderson.

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• See also. http://www.genealogy.com/users/b/e/l/Robin-A-Bell-AL/FILE/0043page.html

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Thomas married Unknown.

  Marriage Notes:

There's a big gap (25 years) between the marriage date and first child. Perhaps there is another Thomas Gibson in between??