Thomas HAGAN was born in 1645 in County Tyrone, Ireland "Clare" before 21 Feb 1715/16 in "St. James," near Bryantown, Charles County, Maryland.

Surname spelled HAGAN, HAGOE - in Ireland; HAGON, and possibly HEAGON.

Thomas HAGAN named his land with the names "Clare" and "Carrick Measure." In County Tyrone there are townlands called "Clare" and two miles away "Carrickmore." [carrick means large stone.]

Also in Tyrone there is memorial at the ancient HAGAN family lands in Tullahouge, which is near Dungarmon. It is just the top of a hill in the middle of a farmer's field. There is a historical marker at the site that says that there was a ring fort on top of the hill that was the historical home of the O'Hagan family in the 11th Century."

Background- from "Clans and Families of Ireland," by John Grenham, [formerly a professional genealogist attached to the Genealogical Office and now a project manager with the Irish Genealogical Project ]: p. 168: O'HAGAN along with O'DOHERTY, O'DONNEL and others, is derived from the Ui Neill, the powerful tribal grouping claiming descent from Naill of the Nine Hostages, the fifth century monarch supposedly responsible for kidnapping St. Patrick to Ireland. Within the Ui Neill the two principal subgroups were the "Cineal Eoghain" and the "Gineat Conalll," claiming descem from two of the sons of Niall, Eoghan and Conall resp. The O'NEILLS were the leading family of the "Cineal Eoghain," ruling the ancient territory of "Tir Eoghaln," comprising not only the modern County Tyrone, but also large parts of Derry and Donegal.

Thomas HAGAN emigrated to Maryland in the late summer of 1662 as a servant of John MEEKES. ( Was Meekes Irish or English? It may be important for searching the port of departure of the two who migrated to America. Then also they may have come by way of Barbados. )

-from notes of Gladys Gerding, 300 N. 4th St., St. Louis, MO (3 14-241-2590)
"John MEEKES in open Court of Charles Co, MD declared Thomas Hagan a freeman, 12 Aug. 1662."

In 1670 he claimed land for the service he had performed. His name is found in Liber 12, Folio 594 (Skordas, p. 200.) Because someone else paid for his transportation, Thomas had been bound to service for a set period of years, probably seven. Upon completing his service, he was allowed to claim 50 acres of land. A warrant was then issued to the surveyor directing him to lay out and survey the specified quantity of land for the applicant and return the certificate of survey to the Secretary's office. The certificate named the person for whom the survey was made, described the boundaries of the land and gave the total acreage of the tract. If the certificate was made out in proper form and there were no conflicting claims, a patent was issued naming the land described in the certificate to the applicant. The patent was dated, sealed with the great seal of the Province and signed by the Governor, acting for Lord Baltimore in whose name the land was granted. "The Early Settlers of Maryland" by Gust Skordas, 1995, Genealogical Publishing Company.

On 27 September 1680 Thomas obtained a land patent for 200 acres in St. Mary's County, called "St. Jansen." On 11 May 1695 he had another patent for 650 acres called "Good Intern."

In a deposition of 1715 Thomas gave his age as "Seventy odd yeares" [Patents 3:235.]

At his death Thomas had acquired 1490 acres, a considerable amount of property. He bequests: 300 acres. "St. James,"; 15 acres plus another 60 acres bought of Wm. Boarman, to his wife, Mary and at her demise to son, William; 350 acres part of "Good Intent," to son, James. 200 acres pan of "Good Intern," also 65 A. bought of Wm. Boarman, to son, Ignatius. 250 acres "Clare" adjoining "Good Intern." to son, Thomas. 100 acres, part of "Good Intern" to daughter, Mary Baggott, adjoining the place she has already seated. 150 acres "Correct Measure," in St. Mary's County, to sons Thomas and Ignatius, aforesaid. four daughters, Sarah Edelen, Charity Green, Ann Smith and Eliza: Clarkson, each 10s. Testators: William Boarman, Jr., Thomas Dison, Jno. Gates, Joseph Gates.

He was married to Mary AISQUITH on 9 Jun 1670 in Sr Mary's County, Maryland.

Mary AISQUITH was born about 1651 in Maryland. She died about 4 Feb 1726/27 in "St. James" Charles County, Maryland.

The spouse of Thomas HAGAN, Mary, may have been an AISQUITH. But other surnames, ie. MUDD, are speculated. No proof for any of the surnames has been found.

Some AISQUITH / AKITH data from early Maryland records AISQUITH George, & Elizabeth Guyther, daughter of William Guyther & Grace Hebb, married 3 March 1784. Elizabeth m. (2) between 1791-1800, Richard (7) (45)

WATTS.

Ref. Land Patent Certificate. #217, 1801.

John, & Mary Chesley m. 3 June 1779 (45)

John, m. by 1792, Mary Clarke, dau/Richard. Ref. will JJ-2:51 (7)

Thomas, m. Ann HOPEWELL, sister of Richard HOPEWELL, d. 1718. Ref. will PC-1:247 & Admin. Acct. 6:133 (7)

William, ( - 1740) m. Susanna KING, dau/Charles KING(d. c1739 St. Mary's Co, MD, Book 22, p. 43.
She m. (2) by 1758 George DAFFIN (DAFT) by 1750. Ref. wills TA-l:84 & 110; Admin. Accts. 20:431 & 42:156,7; Patent BT & BY:448. (7) (10)( Marriages and Deaths in St. Mary's Co, MD "Fresco, Marg., p. 7.)

"On June 9 (1670) 100 acres called "Newcastle" was surveyed for him and George AKEETH (AISQUITH) in Newton Hundred, St. Mary's Co (Rent Rolls). About the same time he married. The surname of his wife, Mary, is not known. [ In another place, Mrs. Pikell (one of the foremost researchers on the Hagan family) conjectures that it might have been AISQUITH on the basis on some land settlements involving Mary HAGAN and the AISQUITH family.] (Thomas & Mary HAGAN of Charles Co, MD" , Harry Hagan, OSB, St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN 4 p. 7,

-In Skordas, a George AKITH, was transported 1660-65 [Liber 9- Folio 69].

- from Coldham's "Settlers of Maryland 1679-1700, p. 5: ASQUITH, William, Gentleman had patented the following tracts of land in St. Mary's Co:
"Aisquith's Folly," 100 A. 13 Jan. 1682; "Beaver Dam ," 118 A. on May 5, 1698;
"Birch Spring," 125 A. 23 Apr. 1683; "Hickory Hills," !00 A. 7 Apr. 1682; and "Slainemore," 100 A. on 20 Feb. 1682.

1693 - William AISQUITH, along with John HORN, Winfired WHEATLEY, and Edward HORNE, were legatees in the estate of Edward HORNE. William AISQUITH was also admin. of estate. (Donnelly, Mary "...St. Clement's Bay..." p.263)

A William AISQUITH along with William BLADEN, and Capt. John DAVIS, in 1693 were appointed deputies to apprehend, seize and take into custody Col. Peter SAYER and Thomas SMITH of Talbot Co, for conspiracy. p. 290, Vol. 2, William AISQUITH had "Aisquith's Folly," -- 100 A. surveyed 28 Jan. 1681.
-p. 360, Vol. 2, a William AISQUITH was among the members of the "Sons of Liberty" in A.A. Co, in c1766. ( "Side-lights on Maryland History," Vol. 2, p. 16, Hester Dorsey Richardson)

Muster rolls of 1732-1748/9. Thomas AISQUITH, Major, and George AISQUITH, Captain, were members of the 1st Troope of St. Mary's Co, Maryland Militia, with Justianian JORDAN (Dead) Lieut. Coil. ( Ibid. Vol. 2, p. 273)

-from Brumbaugh, Vol. 1, an Eleanor AISQUITH m. Benjamin TUBBS 15 Feb. 1806 in St. M. Co.

-a Will of Mary HAGAN, 8 April 1721 4 February 1726 Chas. Co., Maryland


bequeathes entire estate to son. William. Ex. William HAGAN, Test. Thomas WEBSTER, Thomas JAMESON.WHO is she??

N.B. Others think Thomas HAGAN, Emigrant, married Mary MUDD. (ask Jerry Jones). His source was WFT, Vol 2, Ed. 1, # 3282.

Why would Mary ?AISQUITH name her son Thomas, Thomas Clark HAGAN? How do we know Thomas' middle name? (one of his descendants gave it to me...who?)

NOTES of JOHN HAGAN and OTHERS:
General: The surname was HAGOE in Ireland, but changed to HAGAN when they came to America. He was born in County Clare, Province of Munster. He gave his age in a deposition of 1715 as "Seventy odd years"(Patents 3:225). He arrived in MD. in the late summer of 1662 as a servent of John Meekes. He may have come by way of Barbados. The first record concerning him was an oath he took in the Oct Court of Charles Co.,MD. to the effect that a consignment of sugar from freight of John Meekes out of Barbados into VA. has been delivered to a certain resident of MD. (MD Archives,LIII,a400). John Meekes in open court of Charles Co., MD. declared Thomas Hagan of Charles Co., MD. a free man, 12 Aug 1662 (MD> Archives,LIII,a400-401). ( Info from a book found in Bardstown, KY., County Library: Thomas Hagan of Charles Co., MD. and his decendent in Central KY. to about 1850). See blue BKA. His will found in MD. Calendar of Wills, Vol. IV, 1713 to 1726, compiled by Jane Baldwin, page 66. Wife Mary; sons James, ignatius, Thomas, daughters; Mary Baggott, Sarah Edelin, Charity Green, Ann Smith & Eliza Clarkson. Test: Wm. Boarman Jr., Thomas Dison, Jno. Gates. Will book, 14, p213.

(Note added by Eugene W. Stark, 23 sep 1996) I have received a communication from Jessie Hagan, Staff Genealogist, NSSAR, expressing concern about the certainty of the assertions that Thomas Hagan was married to Mary Boarman and was from County Clare. According to J. H., based on 12 years of research of this line, these assertions are speculative and have not been proved at this time.

(Note added by John C. Hagan, 10 Aug 1997) Further correspodence with Jessie Hagan revealed more info. Jessie Hagan wrote: "It is most likely that he was from County Tyrone near the Townland of Clare. This too is speculation, but a check of Counties shows an abundance of Hagans in Tyrone in that time period, and almost none in County Clare. O'Hagan is very much associated with County Tyrone and the O'Neill clan. I visited Tullahougue in Co. Tyrone about 4 years ago. I think the Co. Clare speculation came into being because he named a piece of property Clare. He also named a piece of property Carrick Measure. In County Tyrone, there is a Townland near Cookstown called Clare. About 4 miles away is a Townland called Carrickmore. All of this is less than 10 minutes from Tullahougue which is refered to by a historical marker as the Ancestral home of the O'Hagan family in the 11th century. Someone named Tim Lively has submitted that Thomas Hagan was married to Mary Alsquith. What is most interesting about his info is that he has a marriage date. I have tried to locate this person for confirmation."

Lib WBY.213 Annapolis, MD. Thomas Hagan devises to wife Mary...home plantation "St. James" 300 acres Charles Co.,MD....also land he purchased from Major Boarman...to sons James & Ignatius, "Good Intent" nr Zachia Swamp, 550 acres...to daughter Mary Baggott 100 acres of "Good Intent"...son Thomas, 150 acres "Correct Measure" in St. Mary's Co.,MD....to daus Sarah Edelin, Charity Green,Ann Smith & Elizabeth Clarkson...Wifes share to go to son William Hagan.(p216 Bowie book)

Note from J.J. Kenny: MacLysaght says..'(O)HAGAN..it is fairly well established that this name was originally O'hOgain (from young). It is that of important Ulster Sept. the leading family was Tullahogue, O'haodhagain, also anglicized O'HAGAN, is said to be a distinct Sept of Oriel but owing to proximity of Counties Tyronr and Armagh, they are now indistinguishable.
Also, in the 1890 surname study by Matheson, there were 69 HAGAN births, of which 49 were in Ulster Province. The counties where the births principally occured were Antrim, Tyrone and Armagh.

Note from David Hagan: Thomas came to maryland as a single man in 1662. He was married to Mary Asquith? in St. Marys Co., MD. Mary Asquith? died before 4 feb 1725/26 in Charles Co., MD.