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A History of Early Spotsylvania

James Roger Mansfield

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Description:While some chapters deal with a specific subject from beginning to end, this book is primarily a chronicle of the first few decades of Spotsylvania County's history.Many people are acquainted with the importance of the county during the Civil War when it was the site of four major battles, but few are familiar with its rich history prior to that time.Central to the unfolding of the county's early history is its creation as a buffer between the British planters, already well established in the Tidewater region, and the constant threat of French and Indian incursions from the West. Figuring prominently in these early years of the count which bears his name is Alexander Spotswood, the colorful Governor of Virginia, who became the largest land and slave holder in the county and developed there the first iron industry in America.A wealth of information is contained in chapters on Exploration and Early Settlers, Indians, Germanna, Land Acquisition and Development, Burgesses, Successive Court Houses, County Government (including Courts, Sheriffs, and Punishments), Historic Churches and Homes, and the Social Mores of the Time. Outstanding citizens such as Littlepage and Maury receive special attention, while the names listed in the census of 1810, and marriage licenses, will be of interest to many.One will find in this thorough and comprehensive volume some of Spotsylvania's history which has never before been published.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A History of Early Spotsylvania. To get started finding A History of Early Spotsylvania, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 294

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Green Publishers, Inc

Release: 1977

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Description: While some chapters deal with a specific subject from beginning to end, this book is primarily a chronicle of the first few decades of Spotsylvania County's history.Many people are acquainted with the importance of the county during the Civil War when it was the site of four major battles, but few are familiar with its rich history prior to that time.Central to the unfolding of the county's early history is its creation as a buffer between the British planters, already well established in the Tidewater region, and the constant threat of French and Indian incursions from the West. Figuring prominently in these early years of the count which bears his name is Alexander Spotswood, the colorful Governor of Virginia, who became the largest land and slave holder in the county and developed there the first iron industry in America.A wealth of information is contained in chapters on Exploration and Early Settlers, Indians, Germanna, Land Acquisition and Development, Burgesses, Successive Court Houses, County Government (including Courts, Sheriffs, and Punishments), Historic Churches and Homes, and the Social Mores of the Time. Outstanding citizens such as Littlepage and Maury receive special attention, while the names listed in the census of 1810, and marriage licenses, will be of interest to many.One will find in this thorough and comprehensive volume some of Spotsylvania's history which has never before been published.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A History of Early Spotsylvania. To get started finding A History of Early Spotsylvania, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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