Mitchell and White Genealogy
Tracing the Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell and Hattie Pride White
Thomas Stanton, Sr.1,2
M, #2585, d. bet 2 Oct 1741 and 22 Oct 1741
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death | Bet 2 Oct 1741 and 22 Oct 1741 | Thomas Stanton, Sr., died bet 2 Oct 1741 and 22 Oct 1741 in Orange County, Virginia.2 |
Children
- Anne Stanton+
- Thomas Stanton, Jr
- William Stanton
- Frances Stanton
- Sarah Stanton
- Mary Stanton
- Jean Stanton
- Elizabeth Stanton
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LandGrant | 26 Dec 1715 | Thomas Stanton, Sr., was granted 236 acres at Deep Run on the north side of the Rappahannock River 12 miles above the falls on 26 Dec 1715 in Richmond County, Virginia.3 |
| LandGrant | 2 Jan 1717 | He was granted 214 acres by patent in the fork of the Rappahannock River on 2 Jan 1717 in Essex County, Virginia.4 |
| LandGrant | 30 May 1726 | He was granted 1000 acres in the fork of the Rappahannock River on 30 May 1726 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. This land was inclusive of the 214 acres he patented in 1717.5 |
| LandGrant | 26 Jun 1731 | He was granted 400 acres adjoining the land patented by Thomas Stanton Jr. and Leonard Stanton on 26 Jun 1731 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.6 |
| LandGrant | 28 Jan 1733 | He was granted 490 acres between Stanton's River and the middle river of the Rapidan River adjoining the land of Thomas Jr. and Leonard Stanton on 28 Jan 1733 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.7 |
| LandGrant | 3 Dec 1740 | He was granted 160 acres on north side of the north branch of the Rappahannock River on 3 Dec 1740 in Prince William County, Virginia.8 |
| Will | 2 Oct 1741 | He made a will on 2 Oct 1741 in Orange County, Virginia. Frances Stanton was named as heir.2 |
| Probate | 22 Oct 1741 | His estate was probated on 22 Oct 1741 in Orange County, Virginia.2 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Hattie Pride White
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 7th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 16:29:53
Citations
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- [S1936] Orange County, Virginia, Deed Book 1, 1734-1737: pp. 378-379, Stanton to Banks deed, 20 Oct 1736; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9BK-L7YL-R): accessed 22 Jan 2026), image group number 7724898, image 233 of 571. Thos. Stanton, Sr., deeds to Gerard Banks of Stafford and Ann his wife `for love and affection' half of a tract of `woodland ground', adjoining land of Thos. Stanton, Jr. and Leonard Stanton.
- [S2037] Orange County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1735-1743: pp. 177-178, Thomas Stanton will, 2 Oct 1741; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9PX-X4L4): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7645702, images 108-109 of 474. Proved 22 Oct 1741, names children Thomas Jr., William, Frances Delany, Sarah, Mary, Jean, and Elizabeth.
- [S602] Virginia, Northern Neck Grants No. 5, 1713-1719: pp. 197-198, Thomas Stanton, 236 acres, 26 Dec 1715; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/NN-3/289-2/101-200.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). Thomas Stanton of Stafford Co., 236 acres on Deep Run of Rappahanock River above the falls in Richmond Co. adjacent Andrew Jackson (deceased) now John Greyson.
- [S504] Nugent, Nell Marion, abstracter, Book - Cavaliers and Pioneers, Vol. 3, Volume 3: 1695-1732 (Richmond: Virginia State Library, 1979). 214 acres in Essex County at the fork of the Rappahannock River.
- [S603] Virginia, Land Office Patents No. 12, 1724-1726: pp. 382-383, Thomas Stanton, 1000 acres, 30 May 1726; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-1/011-1/301-400.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). 1000 acres at the fork of the Rappahannock River in Spotsylvania County, inclusive of the 214 acres he patented in 1717.
- [S604] Virginia, Land Office Patents No. 14, 1728-1732: pp. 180-181, Thomas Stanton, 400 acres, 26 Jun 1731; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-1/011-2/101-200.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). 400 acres "at the great mountains, adjoining land patented by Thomas Jr. and Leonard Stanton.
- [S605] Virginia, Land Office Patents No. 15, 1732-1735: pp. 141-142, Thomas Stanton, 490 acres, 28 Jan 1733; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/LO-1/013/101-200.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). 490 acres in Spotsylvania County adjoining the land of Thomas Jr. and Leonard Stanton.
- [S606] Virginia, Land Office Patents E, 1736-1742: p. 212, Thomas Stanton, 160 acres, 3 Dec 1740; imaged, Library of Virginia (https://image.lva.virginia.gov/LONN/NN-5/291-2/201-300.html): accessed 13 Jan 2026). 160 acres in Prince William County, Virginia.
Frances Stanton1
F, #2588
Parents
- Father: Thomas Stanton, Sr. (d. bet 2 Oct 1741 and 22 Oct 1741)
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Frances Stanton was also known as Frances Delany.1 | ||
| Marriage | Bef 2 Oct 1741 | Delany and she married bef 2 Oct 1741.1 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 2 Oct 1741 | Frances Stanton was named as an heir in the will of Thomas Stanton, Sr., on 2 Oct 1741 in Orange County, Virginia.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 6th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 16:29:53
Citations
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- [S2037] Orange County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1735-1743: pp. 177-178, Thomas Stanton will, 2 Oct 1741; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9PX-X4L4): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7645702, images 108-109 of 474. Proved 22 Oct 1741, names children Thomas Jr., William, Frances Delany, Sarah, Mary, Jean, and Elizabeth.
Delany1
M, #2593
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Bef 2 Oct 1741 | Delany and Frances Stanton married bef 2 Oct 1741.1 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Last Edited: 31 Jan 2026 16:29:53
Citations
The icons following some source citations indicate links to additional information such as text files , images , or PDF documents . These will open on a separate page or an external PDF file viewer.
- [S2037] Orange County, Virginia, Wills, Book 1, 1735-1743: pp. 177-178, Thomas Stanton will, 2 Oct 1741; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9PX-X4L4): accessed 31 Jan 2026), image group number 7645702, images 108-109 of 474. Proved 22 Oct 1741, names children Thomas Jr., William, Frances Delany, Sarah, Mary, Jean, and Elizabeth.
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