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Information from "Windows Into Our Past A Genealogy of the Cowne, Gough & Associated Families, Volume 2", compiled by Judy Parsons Smith © 1998.

In Cavaliers & Pioneers, by Nell Marion Nugent , Vol. 1 & 3.  Vol. I, years 1623-1666[i], There is a listing for a Thomas Stapleton as being transported to Virginia .  In Vol. III , years 1695-1732[ii], There is a  Thomas Stapleton is listed as follows (p.70):

Thomas Stapleton, 125 aces, Middlesex County, beg. by marsh of Peanketank River , cor. of 704 aces. granted George Keible , dec'd by Blakes 's S.W., to land formerly More's; 24 Apr 1703, p. 528.  Trans. of 3 pers:  Mary Walker , Richd Baxter , Richd Burton .

It is believed that the Thomas Stapleton in both listings are one in the same.  This Thomas Stapleton is the ancestor of the Lee County , Virginia Stapleton 's.  According to the Parish Register of Christ Church 1653-1812.  There are four Stapleton families in Middlesex County [iii], they are as follows:

1.  William & Lucy Stapleton .  Lucy Stapleton , d. 23 Apr 1742.  Of more later.
2.  Thomas & Mary Stapleton .  Of more later.
3.  Elizabeth Stapleton . Of more later.
4.  Thomas & ffrances Stapleton.  See Williamson

1.  William & Lucy Stapleton had (1) one child: 

1.  Elizabeth , b.  25 Oct 1734, Middlesex Co., VA.

2.  Thomas & Mary Stapleton had (2) two children:

2.1.  Jane , b.  1 Oct 1704, Middlesex Co., VA.
2.2.  Frances , b.  5 Jul 1719, Middlesex Co., VA.

3.  Elizabeth Stapleton  is listed as having an illegitimate daughter:

3.1.  Joyce , borne Dec ye 1723, Middlesex Co., VA, baptized Janry 17, 1724.

In a separate listing Elizabeth Stapleton , a spinster, and Walter Keebler made a bond on 29 Nov 1755.  Sur. and Wit. Thomas Hardin and John Butterworth [iv].


Thomas Stapleton

4. Thomas Stapleton, d. 1706, Middlesex Co., St. James Parish, VA; m. Frances (Unknown).  Thomas & ffrances Stapleton, according to Christening records had (4) four children: 

4.1.  John , b.  10 Aug 1683, Middlesex Co., VA.
4.2.  George, b. 26 Nov and Baptized at ye great Church 10th Janry 1685/6, Middlesex Co., VA; d. 8 Janry 1720 and buried 10 Janry 1720, Middlesex Co., VA.
4.3.  Thomas, b. c. 1689-1690, Middlesex Co., VA; m. Margaret Williamson.
4.4.  Ann , b. 14 Sept 1693, Middlesex Co., VA.

Thomas Stapleton

4.3.  Thomas Stapleton, son of Thomas & ffrances Stapleton, b. c. 1689-1690, Middlesex County, St. James Parish, Virginia; m. 7 Aug 1718, Middlesex County, VA to Margaret Williamson, daughter of Robert & Katherine Williamson, baptized 5 Aug 1694, Middlesex Co., VA. Thomas & Margaret Stapleton had (1) one known child:

4.3.1.  Thomas , b. 1724-1729, Middlesex Co., VA...

Thomas Stapleton

4.3.1.  Thomas Stapleton, son of Thomas & Margaret (Williamson) Stapleton, b. 1724-1729, Middlesex Co., VA; d. 1804-1814, Russell County, VA; m. unknown . Thomas Stapleton had (1) one known son:

I have Thomas Stapleton of Russell Co VA as the brother of Edward Sr.   They were the sons of John Stapleton of England . Edward moved from Rowan Co. NC. with father Edward Sr and Thomas Sr. Zacariah Salyer Sr and Isaiah Salyer, his son moved with them. All of them lived in Russell County , near Jacob and Joseph Castle of "Castle's  Woods," after it was formed from Washington County with most of their signatures on the petition. The Stapletons  and Salyers owned land together in NC as well as Russell Co., VA. Could this be the same Thomas ? -- Penny -- muffin2@gte.net

4.3.1.1.  Joseph , b. 1765; Of more later.
4.3.1.2.  *(possible son) William , b.  1769, Augusta Co., VA; m. 6 Dec 1803 to Mary Brown .[v]
4.3.1.3.  *(possible child) George , m. 7 Nov 1804 to Nancy Newton [vi]
4.3.1.4.  *(possible child)  Robert , m. 21 May 1803 to Anne Picklehimer [vii]


[i] Cavaliers & Pioneers, by Nell Marion Nugent , Vol. I, years 1623-1666
[ii]
Cavaliers & Pioneers, by Nell Marion Nugent , Vol. III , years 1695-1732
[iii]
Parish Register of Christ Church 1653-1812
[iv]
Marriages of Middlesex County , VA 1740-1852, Virginia Genealogical Society, p. 9
[v]
“Marriages in the New River Valley , VA ” compiled by Therese A. Fisher , p. 255
[vi]
“Marriages in the New River Valley , VA ” compiled by Therese A. Fisher , p. 255
[vii]
“Marriages in the New River Valley , VA ” compiled by Therese A. Fisher , p. 255