James Thomas, Sr.
Inscription
Served in Revolutionary War, l0th Regiment, Donoho's Company under General Nathanael Greene. Born in Bertie County, N.C. in 1760. Married Mary Standley in 1790. He migrated to Donaldson Creek, 1806, and settled on 200-acre Kentucky land grant. Built cabin 50 yards south of here. Died 1832; buried with wife in family graveyard 1/2 mile south. See over.
[Reverse]
James Thomas, Sr. - First Thomas to settle permanently in area. Active in county affairs and served as justice of the peace. Seven children were: Cullen, Temperance, Starkie, Mary, Perry, and James, Jr., all born in N.C.; and Stanley, born in Kentucky. His descendants, who present this marker in his honor, have migrated to a number of states, although many still live in Trigg Co. Over.
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