Thomas Gunn, III
Birth: 1738 Virginia, USA
Death: Nov 1800 (aged 61–62) Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Burial: Gunn Family Cemetery, Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Plot: Fieldstone Marker
Memorial #: 179084765
Bio: Thomas Gunn III was supposedly born in Virginia to Sarah Boatwright and Thomas Gunn II. He apparently moved from Virginia to North Carilina about 1791. He signed his will on 13 Novemeber 1800 and died in Caswell County, NC with a large estate including 740 acres of land. He supposedly married (1) Susannah Burnett (2) Sarah Davenport (3) Ann Worsham (4) Eleanor "Nelly" Alverson... spousal information cannot be completely verified.In 1780, Thomas Gunn III was drafted into service by the State of Virginia in the Revolutionary War, but his son, Starling Gunn, went in his stead. Starling's pension application stated that he was living in Amelia Co., VA at that time.Thomas Gunn III has been established as a DAR Patriot for Revolutionary War service. His eldest two sons were the only children old enough to actively serve in the Revolutionary War. Nothing is known about the oldest son, Elisha, except that he evidently died without heirs before his father's will was written in November 1800. The second son of Thomas Gunn III, Sterling Gunn, served with distinction in the Revolutionary War.His children are believed to be:1. Elisha Gunn2. Starling Gunn3. Daniel Gunn4. Mary Gunn5. Thomas Gunn6. James Gunn7. Griffin Gunn8. William Gunn9. John Gunn10. Sarah (Sally) Gunn11. Priscilla Gunn12. Allen Gunn13. Anderson Gunn14. Pinckney GunnNote: Researchers maintain different opinions and "facts" regarding Thomas Gunn III.∼Thomas Gunn Jr's date of birth is proved in his father's will as 1725.THOMAS GUNN, JR. (ca. 1725 VA - 1800 NC)(by James B. Kerner, 2007)THOMAS GUNN, JR. (THOMAS GUNN, SR.1) was born in or near Amelia County, VA circa 1725. Amelia County, VA was formed from Brunswick and Prince George Counties in 1734. Nottoway Co. VA was formed from Amelia County in 1788. Before Nottoway County established its own government, it was known as Nottoway Parish, a district of Amelia County. Thomas served in the Virginia Colonial Militia during the French and Indian War. He was paid five pounds, six shillings for militia service in 1756. During the French and Indian War, the Virginia House of Burgesses passed an act for the defense of the frontier of the colony on September 14, 1758. Thomas Gunn was among those soldiersmentioned in the schedules attached to that act. Thomas was listed in the Amelia County unit.
Family Members
Parents
Thomas Gunn 1688-1777
Sarah Boatwright Gunn 1689-1777
Spouse
Susannah Burnett Gunn 1738-1778
Siblings
Elizabeth Gunn Sharp 1724-1777
Children
Starling Gunn 1764-1852
Created by: Carolina Caswell (47164136)
Added: 6 May 2017
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179084765/thomas-gunn
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 11 August 2019), memorial page for Thomas Gunn, III (1738–Nov 1800), Find A Grave Memorial no. 179084765, citing Gunn Family Cemetery, Yanceyville, Caswell County, North Carolina, USA ; Maintained by Carolina Caswell (contributor 47164136) .