Thomas Betterton

M, b. 9 November 1712, d. 1788
     Thomas was born on Wednesday, 9 November 1712 in Cricklade, Wiltshire, England. On 1 December 1729, Thomas left Cricklade, Wiltshire, England to immigrate to Maryland. Thomas married Eleanor Lee, daughter of James Lee and Mary [Maria] (?), in 1749 in Maryland. Thomas departed this life in 1788 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 75 years. He is buried on his own land with his wife, Eleanor.1

Family

Eleanor Lee b. c 1731

Citations

  1. [S506] Note: Book G, p. 280-282 - Nov. 7, 1799, Thomas Betterton [Jr] to Joshua Betterton for 50 L. sterling sold 175 acres on Dutchman's Creek and North side Tygar River; half of 350 acre grant to father Thomas Betterton except for 1 acre where father and mother are buried which remains of Thomas Betterton's land. Courtesy of Mike White.