Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot)

M, #76, b. circa 1730, d. between 1800 and 1810
Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot)|b. c 1730\nd. bt 1800 - 1810|p76.htm|Forgus Hagan||p152.htm|Sarah (__________)|d. bt 7 Mar 1769 - 21 Aug 1770|p153.htm|(__________) Hagan||p304.htm||||||||||
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Father-Can* Forgus Hagan
Mother-Can* Sarah (__________) d. bt 7 Mar 1769 - 21 Aug 1770
Father-Can John Higgins (of York ME)
Mother-Can Mary Bowden (of York ME)
Name Variation Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot) was also known as Thomas Higon (husbandman-farmer). 
Name Variation Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot) was also known as Thomas Higgins (husbandman-farmer). 
Name Variation Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot) was also known as Thomas Heagan (husbandman-farmer). 
CAUTION*There is the following CAUTIONARY INFORMATION for Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot) and Thomas Hogan (blacksmith): Note there are two different people, ours being a husbandman (farmer) the other a blacksmith. Though it's possible this is the son of our Thomas, he (Jr) is barely of age and died in Prospect versus Arrowsic Island where the blacksmith owned land. 
CAUTION*There is the following CAUTIONARY INFORMATION for Tilly Higgins and Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot): Looking at the birth years of Tilly's children, and the birth year of our ancestor Thomas, it seems very unlikely that Tilly is the father of Thomas. 
Negative*Negative searches: No record of Hagans in History of Cumberland County Maine. Nor was anything positive found in Biographical Review of Cumberland County Main, History of York Maine, or the 6 volumes of Province and Court Records of Maine.1 
CAUTION*There is the following CAUTIONARY INFORMATION for Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot): "Thomas Hagan may have been the immigrant himself. He may be the son of the immigrant. We propose searching the records of York county ME and Rockingham NH for Thomas to see if he was associated with other contemporary Hagans. ... since Thomas appears in Lincoln county the same year the county was divided from York, the chances are excellent that more details of his career can be gleaned from York county records."
     Next report says "Although documentary evidence is lacking, we now feel that Thomas is the son of Forgus Hagan, an Irish immigrant who appeared in Essex county MA in the 1730s and later removed to Scarborough ME."
     KRB - Though we also have a candidate father John Higgins of York ME, I think Forgus is more likely. Thomas' estimated birth year of 1730 would not fit in with the known birthdates of John's children unless he was a twin. Since John's children's dates (per their source) come from York Records, it is unlikely they would have recorded one twin and not the other. For the time being, I'll leave John as a candidate, but will continue to pursue Forgus as the more likely candidate.1,2 
Birth*circa 1730 He was born circa 1730 at . 
He was the son of Forgus Hagan and Sarah (__________). 
CAUTION*There is the following CAUTIONARY INFORMATION for Forgus Hagan and Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot): In summary, it seems most probable that Thomas Hagan of Georgetown was the son of Forgus Hagan of Scarborough. Forgus was definitely a Hagan - not Higgins as he has been designated by some writters. Of the few men of his name, he is the only one that cannot be eliminated. The will of Tilly Haggens of Berwick shows no son Thomas. Forgus was the right age to have been Thomas's father. Finally, Scarborough is quite close to Georgetown.
     The records of this area have been exhausted (this was in 1986). It is not likely that Thomas Hagan's parentage can be absolutely documented, but we feel that the evidence makes Forgus Hagan a strong possibility.1 
Marriage*6 December 1754He married Mary Holland on 6 December 1754 at Georgetown, York Co. (now Sagadahoc Co.), Maine, per Intentions of Marriage in Georgetown Maine 1743-1762 (pg 166), communicated by Rev. H.O. Thayer - found in Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder, vol. 3 (Portland, Me.: S.M. Watson, 1886). http://www.mainegenealogy.net/2007/03/georgetown-marriage-intentions-1743.html
"Dec. 6, [1754.] Thomas Hegen and Mary Holland, both inhabiting nere Georgetown." 
Military1757Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot) was in the military: 1757 Georgetown, York Co. (now Sagadahoc Co.), Maine, Thomas Higon, private, Georgetown Militia Company pg 138 The Bangor Historical Magazine, vol. 4 (Bangor, Me.: J.W. Porter, 1889). http://www.mainegenealogy.net/2007/10/georgetown-militia-company-1757.html. 
(Witness) MEYorkCoSplit1760Lincoln and Cumberland counties split from York County Maine in 1760. 
Deed*9 April 1760 He was the GrantEE 9 April 1760 Parker's Island, Georgetown, Lincoln Co. (now Sagadahoc Co.), Maine: Thomas Hegan, husbandman of Georgetown purchased lot #9 from the proprietors of the Kennebec Company for 10 pounds. The property included 52 acres on Parker's Island in the Kennebec River on the west side of Robin Hood's Cove.1 
Military*He and James Heagan were in the military: In Revolutionary War rolls 1775-1783 from SLC film 830317 The muster roll of Capt John Hinkley shows privates Thos. Higens and James Higens, adjacent in the list. Stott concludes "The Thomas on the list must be the father as the son Thomas was too young to have serverd.1 
(NOTinWill) Will22 July 1777Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot) was NOT mentioned in the will of Forgus Hagan on 22 July 1777 at Scarborough, Cumberland Co., Maine, so is he a son?; In the name of God Amen: This Twenty second Day of July Annoqo Domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven. I Forgus Hagens of Scarborough, in the County of Cumberland in the State Massachusetts Bay in New England, Yeoman, being of perfect mind and memory, Thanks be given to God therefore, calling to mind the mortality of my Body, and knowing that it is ordained for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testamant, – that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it, and my Body I recommend to the Earth, to be buried In decent and Christian Burial, at the discretion of my Executor or Executors hereafter named, nothing doubting but at the General Resarrection I shall receive the same again, by the Mighty Power at God, and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith It hath pleased God to bless me with in this Life, I give, demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.
     Imprimis, I give and bequeath to my well beloved Wife Joanne, One third part of all my Real Estate, during her natural life.
     I give and bequeath to my two beloved Grand Sons-Edmund Hagens and Walter Simonton Hagens, all my Real Estate in possession or reversion with all my debts which is due to me by book, notes or Bonds, equally between them.
     I also give to my two Grand Sons Edmund and Walter aforesaid, all my Stock of meat Cattle, Sheep or Horses equally between them. I give my three Grand Daughters, namely, Sarah Hagens, Susannah Hagens, all my Household Goods, equally between them Excepting one Case at Draws which I have disposed of to my Wife Joanna.
     I also Will that my three Grand Daughters before mentioned have out of my estate, Five Pounds Lawfl. Mo. each, to be paid them by my two Grand Sons Edmond and Walter before named, when they are of the age of eighteen years.
     I also give to my youngest Grandson Matthew Hagens, good common learning, to be procured him by my to Grand Sons Edmond and Walter before named; which I think he ought to have out of my estate to given to the said Edmund and Walter, as a just portion out of my Estate.
     I also constitute, ordain and appoint my two said Grand Sons Edmund Hagens and Walter Simonton Hagens, Executors of this my last Will and Testament.
     And I do by these Presents ratifie and confirm this and no other, to be my last Will and Testament
     IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Day and Year above written.
Signed, Sealed published )
Pronounced and declared by )
Forgus Hagens (Seal)
     (typescript from Constance without source citation).3 
Deed11 December 1779 Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot) was the GrantEE 11 December 1779 Georgetown, Lincoln Co. (now Sagadahoc Co.), Maine: Thomas bought an adjoining 20 acre parcel from George and Sarh McKinney. James Heagan witness the deed.1 
Census1790*1790He was the head of the household in the 1790 census, pg 263, Georgetown, Lincoln Co. (now Sagadahoc Co.), Maine with 4-5-6. 
Deed*20 April 1799 He was the GrantOR 20 April 1799 to Captain Richard Hagan Parker's Island, Georgetown, Lincoln Co. (now Sagadahoc Co.), Maine: Thomas Heagan of Georgetown sold to his "well beloved son Richard Heagan of said Georgetown, singleman" his "homestead farm" situated on the west side of Robbin Hood's Cove on Parker's Island, for $300 The property totalled 130 acres. Thomas stipulated in the deed that the southern end of the dwelling house was to be reserved for his daughters Mary, Anna, and Catherine, as long as they remained single. By thesame deed he also conveyed to Richard 12 acres of marsh, less 4 acres which were reserved for his son Thomas. The deed was witnessed by Thomas Heagan Jr among others. 
Census1800*1800Thomas Hagan (RevWar Patriot) was the head of the household in the 1800 census, pg 506, Georgetown, Lincoln Co. (now Sagadahoc Co.), Maine with Thomas Hogin 1m45+ (Thomas) 1f45+ (Mary). 
Death*between 1800 and 1810He died between 1800 and 1810 at Georgetown, Lincoln Co. (now Sagadahoc Co.), Maine. 
Probate*His estate was probated NEGATIVE: researcher states that there is not a single reference to Hagan/ Hogan etc in the published records of Lincoln county for the period 1760-1800. The unpublished probate records were also searched (each volume indexed separately). The period 1800-1858 was searched. No Hagan/Hogan wills were found, though there were administrations for two of grandsons.1 

Family

 Mary Holland b. c 1730, d. bt 1800 - 1810
Marriage*6 December 1754He married Mary Holland on 6 December 1754 at Georgetown, York Co. (now Sagadahoc Co.), Maine, per Intentions of Marriage in Georgetown Maine 1743-1762 (pg 166), communicated by Rev. H.O. Thayer - found in Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder, vol. 3 (Portland, Me.: S.M. Watson, 1886). http://www.mainegenealogy.net/2007/03/georgetown-marriage-intentions-1743.html
"Dec. 6, [1754.] Thomas Hegen and Mary Holland, both inhabiting nere Georgetown." 
Children 1.James Heagan b. 20 Nov 1755
 2.Hannah Heagan b. 20 Mar 1758, d. Dec
 3.John Heagan b. 1760, d. 1 Feb 1830
 4.Thomas Heagan Jr b. 1766, d. 11 Nov 1831
 5.Catherine Heagan b. 1768
 6.Mary Heagan b. c 1769, d. 3 Mar 1863
 7.Anna Heagan b. 10 Sep 1769
 8.David Heagan b. 16 Oct 1774
 9.Captain Richard Hagan+ b. Feb 1776, d. a 1860
Last Edited 14 Jan 2010

Citations

  1. [S111] A series of Research Reports done by Lineages Inc of Salt Lake City (commissioned by Gwen Babcock), L14 & L16 by Clifford Stott.
  2. [S336] Research comments and conclusions by Gwen Babcock's in-house researcher Kathryn Bassett (referenced as KRB in some notes).
  3. [S328] Constance (Higgins) Smith, "correspondence between Constance (Higgins) Smith and Gwen's researcher Kathryn," e-mail message from (email address private) to Gwen Babcock via Kathryn, May 2008+.
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