A General History of the Thomas Gouldman Family
of Old Rappahannock County, Virginia
Updated 2023.07.27
Table of Contents
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PROFILE
- Parents: Thomas Gouldman, c1640-1684, and Alice Awbrey (Awbry, Aubrey), 1643-1698.
- DNA Tested?
~~~ Yes. One or more descendants are DNA (atDNA) tested.
~~~ Yes. One or more probable male descendants are yDNA tested. - Birth: It is likely that Thomas was born about 1640, and prior to 1642. [1]We know some about Thomas Gouldman‘s age based upon his ability to buy land and to engage in legal agreements. However, we have no record of his age at any time from any record.
- Death: Edward probably died in very late 1709 while living at Mahockney Plantation, St Annes Parrish, Essex County, Virginia, USA. His last will and testament was proven in court on 10 Jan 1710 at Essex County, Virginia. Edward knew that he was potentially gravely ill and drafted his LWT on 3 Nov 1709.
- Spouse: Martha Tomlin, c1685-1721
- Children:
~~~ Yes. Had three sons: Francis, Thomas, and an unnamed third son. [2]It is strange that the name of the third son is unknown because he lived from birth in early 1710 through approximately 1715. His mother Martha Tomlin Gouldman was often in court seeking child … Continue reading - Military: Probably served in the militia but no known record of that.
- Working Notes: Yes, but not yet organized online.
TIMELINE
1700:
~~~ 1703 April 22, Edward Gouldman of Essex County, Virginia, a local justice and member of Virginia’s Grand Jury, cosigns a letter congratulating Queen Anne on some unspecified victory … Edward seems most happy that ‘his man’ in Williamsburg was not changed out as the Royal Governor. [3]1703, exact date unknown. This undated letter is document #7 (vii) in packet 981 (all from 1703) in a collection of correspondence to/from Virginians. The preceding letter (vi) addressed the same … Continue reading
1709 Nov 3: Edward Gouldman drafts and signs his LWT before witnesses. The LWT was proven in court on 10 Jan 1710 at Essex County, Virginia. Edward knew that he was potentially gravely ill and drafted his LWT on 3 Nov 1709. The LWT exists today in its original form and is easily readable.
1710 Jan Nov 3: Edward Gouldman drafts and signs his LWT before witnesses. The LWT was proven in court on 10 Jan 1710 at Essex County, Virginia before Justice of the Peace Richard Buckner. Witnesses are Samuel Thacker, Mary Thacker, and Peter Godfrey.
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References
| ↑1 | We know some about Thomas Gouldman‘s age based upon his ability to buy land and to engage in legal agreements. However, we have no record of his age at any time from any record. |
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| ↑2 | It is strange that the name of the third son is unknown because he lived from birth in early 1710 through approximately 1715. His mother Martha Tomlin Gouldman was often in court seeking child support. All mention of the third son ends at some time in 1715. It was not uncommon practice to delay naming a child sick at birth. It is uncommon for a child to have reached five years of age in a fairly well documented family and the name of the son remain unknown. Edward Gouldman knew that his wife was probably pregnant when he drafted his LWT on 3 Nov 1709 as he mentions that she is probably with child. |
| ↑3 | 1703, exact date unknown. This undated letter is document #7 (vii) in packet 981 (all from 1703) in a collection of correspondence to/from Virginians. The preceding letter (vi) addressed the same topic and came from the Clergy of Virginia to the Queen. A good assumption is that Williamsburg could have drafted both letters and send together to Queen Anne.
The letter which Edward Gouldman cosigned, along with some other familiar kindred names: 981. vii. Address from the Grand Jury of Virginia to the Queen. Congratulate H.M. signal victories, “by which as well as many other instances of your most sacred Majesty’s care, noble prudence, and extraordinary conduct, the glory and honour of the English Nation is raised to such a pitch that both delights and satisfyes of all your Majesty’s Loyall and dutifull subjects.” Particularly thank H.M. for her continuance for H.E. Col. Nicholson, “our present Governor, whose eminent zeal for the Church, constant loyalty to his Prince and indefatigable care and diligence in all things within his province for the advantage of your Majesty and to the satisfaction of all your Majesty’s loyall and dutifull subjects here is very conspicuous.” Signed, Ar. Allen, foreman, John Stanup, John Waller, Robt. Bolling, Mich. Meriwether, Wm. Buckner, Thomas Meriwether, Richd. Wyatt, William Smett, George Barkeroyde, James Hendow (?), Edwd. Gouldman, Robt. Gibson, Henry Cary, William Cary, Jno Thruston, Seth Wickins, Walt. Walters, Timothy Penhethman. Source: British History Online Archives: https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-state-papers/colonial/america-west-indies/vol21/pp574-593 |