Thomas Whitaker, of Surry County

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On 25 February 1739, sold the 100 acre Westwood tract, given to him by his father, Mark Whitaker, to Robert West for 2,500 pounds of tobacco(this was the same price that Mark paid for the land). The land that Thomas and his brother Mark owned, bordered Catoctin Creek, Frederick County, Maryland, and beginning in 1741, they wre overseers of the road from Catoctoin, Maryland, to South Mountain.

There is a will for Thomas Whitaker in Surry County, NC (Probate Book B, page 78). The will is dated March, 1787. Listed were wife, Mary, and children: Mark, Margaret, Johnson, Elizabeth, Mary, Nancy and Jane. The will was witnessed by "Mark Whitaker, the older." The assumption is this was Thomas' brother, Mark.

THOMAS WHITTICOR'S WILL In the Name of God amen; This day of March in the year of our Lord Chri one thousand and Seven hundred and eighty seven. I Thomas Whitticor of the County of Surry and State of North Carolina being in perfect mind and memory; though weak lingering State of health and knowing it is alotted for all men once to die; do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament. And first I recommend my soul into the hands of Almighty God that ga me, and my body to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discreti of my executors hereafter named; And as to my worldly estate wherewi hath pleased God to Bless me with I dispose of in Manner and form following. Imprimis I leave unto my beloved wife Mary all the land and plantation thereon, on the East side of the Creek; from Harvey's line up to the mouth of Spring branch; thence up the meanders of said S pring branch to my back line, meaning all the land to the East and North of said Creek and Branch within my lines During her natural life. Item, I also leave to my beloved wife Mary all my stock of all kinds and all my household furniture and all my moveable estate of what nature and kind soever during her natural live. Item I give and bequeath to my son Mark Whitticor all the land and plantation thereon, on the East side of Creek from Harvey's line up to the mouth of Spring branch, thence up the meanders of Spriong Branch to my back line meaning all the land I now leave to my beloved wife; which land and plantation he is not to take possession of untill the death of his mother, at which time he, his heirs and Soforth is to have possessi to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my said son, Mark, the one half of my stock, household furniture and moveable estate after his mother's decease to h and his heirs forever. Item I give to my daughter Margaret the one half of my stock, household furniture and moveable estate to take possession thereof, after her mother's decease to her and her heirs forever; mind the stock, household furniture and moveable estate of what nature or kind soever there is at my wife's decease is to be equally divided between my Son Mark and my daughter, Peggy. Item, I give and bequeath to my son Johnson Whitticor all the rest of my tract of land not heretofore given to my son Mark meaning all the land West and South of the Creek and Spring Branch to take full possession thereof at my decease to him and his heirs forever. Item As to the rest of my children namely Elizabeth, Mary, Nancy and Jane. I conceive have had as much of my estate as I am able to give them. However my will and desire is that each of them have five shillings each in money over and above what has been given them, heretofore, to them and their heirs forever. Lastly I do appoint my beloved wife Mary and my Sons Mark and Johnston Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal the day and date abo written. Thomas T Whitticor (his mark) Signed Sealed acknowledged and pronounced in the presence of: s/John Harvey Mark M Whitticor, the older (his mark) s/J. Williams Jurat

Sources: Title: Hammond Bowman Abbrev: Hammond Bowman Note: Source Media Type: Book

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Thomas Whitaker
BIRTH
12 Jun 1712
Saint Georges, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
DEATH
1787 (aged 74–75)
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
BURIAL
Burial Details Unknown
MEMORIAL ID
154277846 · View Source
MEMORIAL
PHOTOS 1
FLOWERS 6
Information Per Descendant Robert "Bob" Whittaker: The marker we set for Thomas and Mary Wilson Whitaker is a Memorial marker. I never found the graves. They are probably buried somewhere on their property on Double Creek, Surry County, NC. I asked and was granted permission to set the granite marker in front of a restored Mark York Tavern in Historical Rockford, Surry County, NC. The Mark York Tavern is within 1/2 mile of their property. I am not sure how one would create a Finda Grave Memorial when the marker is not in a cemetery. Bob.

Thomas Whitaker Will? March 1787 Surry County NC
In the Name of God Amen; this [blank] of March in the year of our Lord Christ one Hundred and Eighty Seven. I Thomas Whitticor of the County of Surry and State of North Carolina being in Perfect mind and memory; Tho’ in a weak lingering State of Health and Knowing it is allotted for all men once to die do make and ordain this to be my Last Will and Testament. And First I recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it to me and my Body to be Buried in a Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors hereafter named. And as to my Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to Bless me with I dispose of in Manner and form following.
Imprimis: I Lend unto my beloved Wife Mary all the Land & Plantation thereon, on the East Side of the Creek, from Harveys Line up to the mouth of Spoons [Spring crossed out] Branch. Thence up the Meanders of said [Sp____ crossed out] Spoons branch to my back line. Meaning all the land to the East and North side Creek & Branch within my lines during her natural life.
Item: I also lend my beloved wife Mary all my stock of all kinds and all my household furniture and all my moveable Estate of what nature and kind so ever during her natural life.
Item: I give and bequeath to my son Mark Whitticor all the land & plantation thereon, on the East side of the Creek from Harvey line up to the mouth of Spoons Branch thence up the meanders of Spoons Branch to my back line. Meaning all the land I now lend to my beloved wife. Which Land & Plantation he is not to take any possession of until the death of his mother at which time he his heirs & so forth is to have possession to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I give and bequeath to my said son Mark, the one half of my stock, household furniture & moveable Estate after his mothers decease to him & his heirs forever.Item: I give unto my daughter Margaret the one half of my stock, household furniture & moveable Estate to take possession thereof after her mothers decease to her & her heirs forever. Mind the stock, household furniture & moveable Estate of what nature or kind soever there is at my wifes decease is to be equally divided between my __[said?] son Mark & my daughter Peggy.
Item: I give and bequeath to my son Johnson Whitticor all the rest of my tract of land not heretofore given to my son mark. Meaning all the land West & South of the Creek & Spoons Branch to take full possession thereof at my decease to him & his heirs forever.
Item: As to the rest of my children namely Elizabeth, Mary, Nancy, & Jane I conceive have had as much of my Estate as I am able to give them. However my will & desire is that each of them have Five Shillings each in money over & above what has been given them heretofore to them and their heirs forever.
Lastly I do hereby appoint my beloved wife Mary & my sons Mark & Johnson Executors of this my last Will & Testament. In witness whereof I hereunto set my Hand & Seal the day & date above written.
Thomas + Whitticor [His mark]
Signed, Sealed, Acknowledged & Pronounced in the presence of
John Harvey [signed] Mark Whitticor the Elder [his mark] Jo. Williams Jurat
Transcribed 17 Oct 2011 from original copy by: Robert W. Whittaker

Family Members
Parents

Mark Whiteaker
1677–1729

Katherine Teague Whitaker
1690–1717

Spouse
Mary Wilson Whitaker
1715–1795

Siblings
Elizabeth Whitaker Swift
1704–1787

Half Siblings
James Whitaker
1720–1810

Children

Mark R. Whitaker
1755–1812

Mary Whitaker Osborne
1759 – unknown

Nancy Ann Whitaker York
1760–1820

Johnson Whitaker
1765–1800

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