Lt. Thomas Armstrong

Seen as son of James ‘of Paxtang’ Armstrong, Il & Catherine Jane ‘Mary’ Armstrong without supporting evidence.

Biography

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Armstrong-1105

Thomas Armstrong was married twice. His first wife, name unknown, died about 1757. Some researchers show her name as Mary but proof is lacking. It is known that Thomas Armstrong married second about 1763 Ann Lafferty, widow of James Stewart.[1]

Children of Thomas Armstrong and his first wife:

1. William Armstrong - Aft 1802 ............. +Jean Erwin - 1808-1809
2. Sarah Armstrong - Aft 1799 ............. +Edward Rutledge Abt 1725 - 1787 .
3. Jane Armstrong ............. +Robert McKitrick
4. Rosanna Armstrong - 1825 ............. +Henry Murray - 1804
5. Abel Armstrong 1758 - 1837 ............. +Mary Wanless Bef 1765 - 1818

May 21, 1747 Thomas purchased 400 acres of land on the Jennings Branch of Cathey's River (now known as the Middle River) for 20 lbs. and 5 shillings from James Bell.

In 1749 Thomas received 120 additional acres of land on the Jennings Branch.

On March 17, 1753 Thomas qualified as "Ensign of Foote." On 20th November, 1755, Thomas qualified as "Captain of Foote." On 27 July, 1756, a Council of War was held in Augusta Courthouse to consider the most proper places to build forts along the frontier for the protection of the inhabitants. The men present were Col. John Buchanan, Col. David Stewart, Major John Brown, Captains Joseph Cueton, Robert Scott, Patrick Martin, William Christian, Samuel Stalnicker and Thomas Armstrong.

Will

His will dated 29 April, 1776 was proven 20th of August, 1776 in Augusta County, Virginia. Here is a partial quote: [1] "Item, I give to my well beloved wife Ann a third of all my land during her lifetime, likewise a third of all of my moveable estate, a bed and bedding, saddle and spinning wheel and her body clothes; Item, to my son William two Hundred acres leased to him previously with the order that William give to Sarah Rutledge seven pounds or a horse of equal value; Item, to son Abel the Plantation wheron the dwelling house stands, likewise the new survey on the north side of Gennings Branch, a horse, saddle and my body clothes and the remainder of all my moveable estate;" (Able was to let William have any timber he might need.... Evidently Williams land was not forested as was the Home Plantation land.) "Item, to well beloved son and daugher Robert and Jane McKitrick five shillings English money; Item, to well beloved son and daughter Edward and Sarah Rutledge five shillings English money; Item, to my well beloved son and daughter Henry and Rosanna Murray five shillings English money." He appoints his son William and his wife as Executors, and signs with his mark. Signing as witness were James Trimble, Robert Armstrong and John Beard. Robert Armstrong listed as a witmess may be a brother to Thomas. Robert obtained land on the Jennings Branch in 1752. [2]

References

• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Armstrong-1105
• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/LD98-N8G