Thomas JORDAN, Sr. (7 July 1634 - 8 October 1699) He was described as a "prominent Quaker of Nansemond". His family was persecuted for their religious beliefs. See sources below for detailed accounts of this family. Sources: "Seventeenth Century Isle of Wight County, Virginia", Vol. 1, pp.117-121, John Bennett Boddie, Wilmette, IL. 1938. 1993. "ibid.", Vol. 2, p.79, 114-123. "Historical Southern Families", Vol. XI, p.265. John Bennett Boddie, Redwood City, CA. 1955 "The Valentine Papers", Vol. II, pp.731-771, Clayton Torrence, Richmond, VA., 1927. 1979. "ibid.", Vol. IV, pp.2268-2270. "Genealogical Records of Buckingham County, Virginia", p.98, Edythe Rucker Whitley, 1984. 1994. "Adventurers of Purse and Person", p.380, Meyer and Dorman, Richmond, Va., 1987.