Person:Thomas Morrow (9)

WorldConnect entry credits research of Margaret Behnke for the following:

• 1762, Albemarle Co, VA: David Lewis of St. Ann’s Parish says Thomas Morrow and John Small owe him money.
• 5 Aug 1772 or 1773, Albemarle Co, VA: Thomas Morrow of St. Ann Parish and wife Rebecca to Nathaniel Harlow, for 50 pounds, 100 acres.
• 7 Nov 1772 or 1777: 165 acres on Little Sycamore Creek transferred to Thomas Morrow.
• Sept 13, 1777, Henry Co, VA: Thomas Morrow signs oath of allegience.^[1]
• 1778, 1779, 1780, Henry Co, VA: Thomas Morrow and various Smalls listed on Henry Co, VA tax list.
• 26 Jul 1782, Henry Co, VA: Thomas Morrow appointed ensign to Matthew Small, Captain of Henry Co, VA militia.
• 1782-1801 - various Henry Co, VA transactions
• 1803, Wayne Co, KY tax list: Thomas taxed w/ no real estate, 1 male 21+, 1 16-21, 1black over 16, and 5 horses and mules.
• 1808 Wayne Co, KY tax list: Thomas has 2 males 16+, 1 black, 4 horses/mules.

DNA Findings

Descendants of Thomas via son Matthew match closely to several different Murray families that settled in Pennsylvania and points north in the early 18th century. See details on the Morrow DNA Group 4 page.

These descendants also match group known as the Crosswoods/Oaks Morrows. The match is 25/25 and 35 or 36/37 markers, suggesting at least an 89% chance of a common ancestor in the last 12 generations.

1. ↑ Oath is the basis of recognition by DAR. See A#200447