Thomas Jeahue Gorby
d.1856
Facts and Events
In the "Gorby Family Book" by Alva Gorby she states that Thomas and Elizabeth lived on Walnut Fork of Indian Creek, Tyler Co. Virginia. He was one of the pioneers of this region and was a landowner, farmer and operated a water mill. He sent three sons to fight for the Union. John and Sarge being killed at the battle of Bull Run, Alexander alone returning after four years of service.
References
- Alva Gorby. The Gorby Family. (Tri-Art Press, Indianapolis, Indiana 1936).
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