Thomas (Buffalo) Paxton

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Thomas Paxton was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta Co. VA.

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Page 249 10th June, 1763. Nathaniel Evins and Mary ( ) to Thos. Paxton, £100, 190 acres on North Branch of James, part of the tract where Nathaniel now lives, mouth of Buffalo Creek; corner Alexander Baggs. Teste: James Trimble, Sarah Trimble, Mary Preston. Delivered: Thomas Paxton, June, 1766.

Page 711 11th August, 1764. James McDowell and Francis, of the County of James City, Virginia, to Thomas Paxton, £250, 400 acres patented to James, 1st March, 1743, said river. Delivered: Thomas Paxton, June. 1766.

Page 197--8th November, 1768. Thomas Paxton and Elizabeth ( ) sold to John Paxton, their son, £100, 230 acres on James River, corner another tract of Thomas Paxton. Teste: William Paxton. Delivered: Thomas Paxton, your father, 31st [sic] June, 1773.

He came from Pennsylvania about 1747, and settled on North River (VA) at the mouth of Buffalo Creek. Hence he was distinguished from his cousins, of the same name as "Buffalo Thomas Paxton". He kept a boatyard, and had Flour and Saw Mills. He was also a thrifty farmer, and acquired wealth and influence. Presbyterian in faith, he was an Elder in the old Falling Spring Church, and there, his dust reposes. His epitaph is but his names and dates. "Here lies the interred body of Thomas Paxton, who departed this life Sept 27, 1788, aged 69 years". His first wife lies at his side. Her epitaph reads "Here lieth the body of Elizabeth Paxton, who departed this life March 3, 1773, her age being 49 years."

Paxton, W. M. (William McClung). The Paxtons: their origin in Scotland, and their migrations through England and Ireland, to the colony of Pennsylvania, whence they moved south and west, and found homes in many states and territories. (Frankfort, Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society, 1966).

Thomas married Elizabeth MCCLUNG 1746, Augusta Co. VA. Elizabeth (daughter of William MCCLUNG and Jean Dun) was born 1724, Coleraine, Londonderry, Ireland; died 03 Mar 1773, Falling Springs, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

1. John Paxton was born 1747, Augusta Co. VA; died 08 Aug 1832.
2. Samuel Paxton was born 11 Jul 1748, Buffalo Creek, Augusta Co. VA; died 1807, Virginia.
3. Mary Paxton was born ca 1754, Augusta Co. VA; died 1789.
4. William Paxton was born 07 Apr 1757, Augusta Co. VA; died 27 Dec 1838, Falling Springs, Rockbridge Co. VA.
5. Thomas Paxton was born 15 Nov 1761, Augusta Co. VA.
6. Sarah Paxton
7. Jane (Jean) Paxton was born 1765, Botetourt Co. VA.