Thomas Poythress (1641 – aft 1659)
Thomas is mentioned as godson in the will of Capt. Thomas Pawlett 12 Jan 1643. Thomas returned to England in 1659 while likely still in his teens. No further facts are presently established about his life.
1659
Transportation of Thomas Poythress
Volume II, Charles City County Court Orders, 1658-1661: Page 213
These presents oblige me Arthur Graunt to Carry Thomas Poythres in my ship this yeare for England and at his arrivall there in case mr. George Laud shall not accomodate him w’th Dyett and lodging, I do hereby oblige my selfe to do it untill the retorne of the next shipping to this Countrey of Virginia, w’ch I am to do gratis w’thout expecting any pay, and the next yeare to bring him into this Countrey againe he paying for his passage inward as others doe. To the performance whereof I bind me my heires ex’rs and adm’rs and In testimony thereof have hereunto put my hand this 30th of November 1659.
Wit: Arthur Graunt
John Stith
Thomas Malory rec 10’br 3.59 (sic)