[9] Mon., 21 Nov., 1774. "Thursday last Thos. Middleton, Esqre (Son of The Hon: William Middleton Esq in England) was married to Miss Polly Gibbes dau: of Robert Gibbes Esq: a young Lady possessed of every qualification to render the nuptial state desirable and happy." S.C. Gazette.
She died, according to same publication, in Dec, 1775; and Thomas Middleton - S.C. Gazette, 24 Dec, 1778 - married, on 22 Dec, 1778, Elizabeth Deas, who died 10 Nov., 1784. S.C. Gazette. Her will, 23 Oct., 1784: "to my daughter in law Miss Mary Middleton, a mourning ring 10 guineas, also the miniature picture of her Grand Father and Grand Mother, set with diamonds &c if she die to my brother in law Henry Middleton Esq."
