Thomas Bingham was born about 1734 probably in Virginia. His first four children (mother unknown) were born in Halifax County, VA: Christopher "Kit", Mildred Amelia "Milly", William A and Thomas. Thomas married 2. Eleanor Chisholm, widow of Joseph Luck, in Halifax County VA. By 1782 they were living in Randolph County, NC. Thomas died 20 Jan 1816 there.
Will of Thomas Bingham - Written 20 Jan 1816; Probate August 1816 Randolph County, NC
... to wife Eleanor..two Negroes Aron and his wife Charlotte
... to daughter Milly ...20 shillings
... to son Christopher $50
... to son William 20 shillings
... to son Elijah one Negroe boy named Aron and Negroe girl China
... to daughter Sarah Callicotte ...20 shillings
... to son Michael all my land and my Negroe boy Spensor
... to grandson Thomas Callicotte... one Negroe boy Isaac
Executors: sons Elijah and Michael Bingham
At least one of the children of Thomas Bingham were also enslavers.
William Bingham born 1775 Halifax County VA, died 1866 Hohenlinden, Choctaw County (now Webster County), MS married 1. Polley Biggs 1773-1831 2. Elizabeth Ponder 1786-1843
1840 Census Choctaw Co, MS
7 Slaves:
2 M under 10
2 M 10-23
1 F under 10
1 F 10-23
1 F 24-35
His Will/Inventory:
Mississippi Wills and Probate Records 1780-1982 for Wm Bingham. Chickasaw County MS Wills 1st Dist 1872-1935 - Inventory pg 184 [have not yet been able to read/transcribe this document]
Elijah Bingham was born 17 Mar 1783 Halifax County Va, died 4 Mar 1860 Moreland, Coweta County, GA. He married 1. Mary Bailey 1779-1815 2. Benetta Skeen 1801-1875
1810 Census Randolph County, NC
1 Slave
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