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State of Service: VA
Qualifying Service: Civil Service / Patriotic Service
Auditor of Public Accounts, APA 640, Provision Law and Specific Tax Accounts, Bonds, and Correspondence, 1779-1790; 1797, Albermarles County, Virginia Folder, Library of Virginia, Archives Division
Spouse: Judith Bowcock Children: Elizabeth; Thomas Jr;
Author: John Robinson Hundley III
Thomas Garth was born about 1740 in Surrey, England. He bought land in Albemarle County in 1762 and was married to Judith Bowcock. Thomas Garth Sr. served as a member of the jury of inquisitions in Albemarle County, Virginia and furnished supplies to the American Revolution. Thomas Garth leased parts of Monticello and Shadwell from Thomas Jefferson from around 1772 to 1775. He also served as Jefferson's steward in Albemarle county from 1776 to 1782. Jefferson bought the Lego property from Garth then leased it back to him. Thomas Garth was appointed Magistrate of Albemarle County, Virginia in 1791 and Sheriff in 1807. He. died in 1812.
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