Thomas Shipp, Jr.

Thomas Shipp was born in Saint Anne's Parish, Essex County, Virginia.The indications are that he married early in 1747 in Caroline County, Rachel (surname unknown) and continued residence there until his death. The destruction of the early will and deeds books of Caroline County unquestionably prevent us from knowing many details concerning this couple. In 1768 Thomas Shipp appears as "Mr. Thomas Shipp" on the ledger of Captain Edward Dixon, merchant at Port Royal, Caroline County. He is listed as a contributor in "Subscriptions for the Organ" for Saint Mary's Parish and collected from others for this cause. On the ledger page of "Mr. Thomas Shipp" for 1771-1772 Captain Dixon has noted that he is "Sheriff of Caroline County." At the laying of the County Levy on 13 January 1775 Thomas Shipp was paid for holding and inquest over a drowned negro. On 14 November 1776 Thomas Shipp and Rachel, his wife, acknowledged their deed to William Marrough. On 14 August 1777 Thomas Shipp took the oath as sub-Sheriff of Caroline County, and between this time and 13 November 1777 Thomas Shipp died intestate in Caroline County and letters of administration were granted and guardians appointed for his minor children. These orders were entered: Court, November 13, 1777