William Byrd of Westover

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WILLIAM BYRD, Sr., was the son of John Byrd, a London goldsmith and a descendant of an old Cheshire family. The date of his coming to Virginia is not known, but it must have been as a very young man, as it is recorded that on October 27, 1673, he was granted 1200 acres of land lying on the James river and Shokoe creed. He quickly assumed a prominent place in colonial affairs and was implicated in the matter of Bacon's rebellion. He was a near neighbor and adherent of Bacon in the early stages of his opposition, but it seems that he took no part in the actual rebellion and all probability, made his peace with Berkeley. He was accused by Co. Augustine Warner, after the rebellion, of having entered his house at the head of some of Bacon's men and plundered his estate to the value of 1,000 lire sterling, and Warner actually obtained judgement against him for the amount, but the end of the dispute is unknown and Byrd claimed that, at the time of the plundering, he was himself a prisoner in Bacon's hands. In a letter from his wife, written sometime before the rebellion to a friend in England, she speaks of the country as being well pleased with all that Bacon had done and remarks that she believed the council was, too, "so far as they durst show it." In the year 1695, Col. Byrd was alluded to as having been a member of the council for fifteen years, but the earliest record of him in this position, appearing in the official records is in 1681, when he was appointed by Lord Culpepper. In 1683 he was council in the House of Burgess.

WILLIAM & MARY/MARIE resided in "Westover", Charles City Co., VA. William was nephew and heir of Thomas Stegge, Jr. Change Date: 28 MAR 2002 at 11:09:07

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William Evelyn Byrd, I immigrated to Virginia in March 1669 (Julian Calendar).

William, I & Maria/Mary? (Horsmanden) Byrd were married in 1673 in VA, and to this union 5 children were born:

1. William (1674 - 1744). Married 1) Lucy Parke 2) Maria Taylor
2. Susan (Byrd) Brayne (1676 - 1710). Married John Brayne
3. Ursula (1681 - 1698). Married Robert Beverley Jr.
4. Mary Molly (Byrd) Duke (1682 - 1725). Married James Duke.
5. Maurice Warham (1685 - 1689). (Died young)

William Byrd, also known as William Byrd I, was an Indian trader, explorer, member of the House of Burgesses (1679–1682), member of the governor's Council (1683–1704), auditor and receiver-general (1688–1704). Byrd was also an original trustee of the College of William and Mary. Inheriting the bulk of his uncle's Virginia estate near what is now known as Richmond, VA, Byrd spent his early years as an Indian trader and explorer. Early in 1676, his trade was cut off after Indian attacks, and he helped to persuade his partner, Nathaniel Bacon, to take unlawful command of a militia and lead it against the Indians. Bacon's Rebellion (1676–1677) resulted, but Byrd switched his loyalties to Governor Sir William Berkeley, opening the way for his political career. Elected to the House of Burgesses in 1677, Byrd commanded defense forces at the falls of the James River and operated as one of the most important Indian traders of the seventeenth century. He became an ally of Governor Thomas Culpeper, Baron Culpeper of Thoresway, who appointed him to the Council in 1683. Five years later, after much lobbying, he received the combined posts of auditor and receiver-general, putting him in charge of both collecting and maintaining all the colony's royal revenue. In the absence of Governor Francis Nicholson, he served three stints as president, or acting governor, of the colony. Byrd died in Charles City County in 1704.

Time Line

1652 - William Byrd I is born in London to John Byrd and Grace Stegge Byrd.

1660s - William Byrd I joins his uncle Thomas Stegge in Virginia.

Spring 1670 - William Byrd I inherits most of the estate of his uncle, Thomas Stegge.

1671 - William Byrd I, an explorer and trader, begins to scout the Piedmont region of Virginia.

1672 or 1673 - William Byrd I marries Mary Horsmanden Filmer, the daughter of Warham Horsmanden, a Royalist émigré and former member of the governor's Council. They will have two sons and three daughters.

Autumn 1675 - William Byrd I and Nathaniel Bacon are granted licenses by Governor Sir William Berkeley to trade in furs with the western Indians.

March 1676 - The General Assembly meets in Jamestown to prepare for defending the colony. The assembly enacts laws to erect forts along the fall line to try to keep friendly Indians at peace with the colonists and to cut off the Indian trade temporarily to reduce contacts that might flare into conflicts.

April 1676 - The Susquehannocks kill two men working for the Indian trader William Byrd I. His partner, Nathaniel Bacon, also loses men, prompting the General Assembly to approve a garrison near the falls of the James River to protect the colony from further incursion.

May 1676 - Governor Sir William Berkeley expels Nathaniel Bacon from the Council and brands him a rebel. Bacon is the leader of militiamen in the upper reaches of the James River valley and is preparing, against the governor's instructions, to attack friendly Indians.

June 1676 - Fearing for his family's safety at the outset of Bacon's Rebellion, William Byrd I sends his wife and children to England.

October 26, 1676 - Nathaniel Bacon, in the midst of leading a rebellion against the governor of Virginia, dies of dysentery at the house of Thomas Pate in Gloucester County. Joseph Ingram takes command of the rebel troops.

1677 - William Byrd I wins a seat in the House of Burgesses, representing Henrico County.

January 1677 - After regaining Governor Sir William Berkeley's favor, William Byrd I helps round up the last of the rebels who took part in Bacon's Rebellion.

April or May 1679 - William Byrd I receives command over the defense forces at the falls of the James River.

1680 - By this date, William Byrd I has been promoted to colonel in recognition of his expertise in both commercial and military relations with the Virginia Indians.

January 11, 1683 - William Byrd I is sworn in as a member of the governor's Council, where he uses his knowledge of the frontier and of Native American affairs to help shape policy and appoint agents to deal with the Indians.

1687 - William Byrd I travels to England primarily to secure the position of auditor-general, which is not only a personally lucrative job, but also makes him responsible for collecting and accounting for all quitrents (royal land taxes) and other revenue and fees belonging to the king.

June 20, 1688 - William Byrd I receives the combined posts of auditor- and receiver- general, offices he will retain until his death.

1690s - Governor Francis Nicholson and his Council supporters unsuccessfully attempt to separate the offices of auditor- and receiver-general, both of which are held by William Byrd I.

1699 - William Byrd I's wife Mary Horsmanden Filmer dies.

September–October 24, 1700 - William Byrd I, as the senior member of the Council, serves as president, or acting governor, in the absence of Governor Francis Nicholson.

April–June 1703 - William Byrd I, as the senior member of the Council, serves as president, or acting governor, in the absence of Governor Francis Nicholson.

August–September 1704 - William Byrd I, as the senior member of the Council, serves as president, or acting governor, in the absence of Governor Francis Nicholson.

December 4, 1704 - William Byrd dies at his Westover property in Charles City County. He is buried in the cemetery at old Westover Church.

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WILLIAM BYRD, I was the progenitor of the Byrd family in America. His brother Thomas Byrd arrived later in Virginia about 1692 and lived in Henrico where he died in 1710. William had inherited large land holdings from his uncle, Captain Thomas Stegge, II. His inheritance included a large track of land surrounding the present site of Richmond, VA. After marrying Mary Horsmanden in 1673, their first-born child, WILLIAM BYRD, II (known as the founder of Richmond) was born On March 28, 1674, at the little stone house on The Falls in Henrico County. They later built what was called "Belvidere", a place that proved to be very lonely for Mrs. Byrd as her husband was away on business much of the time. In 1688 he purchased "Westover" a tract of about 1,200 acres in a more settled area in Charles City County. He built a commodious frame dwelling, later replaced by his son with an elegant brick mansion famous in Virgina history. He resided at Westover and continued to trade with England, the West Indies, and the Indians. His land acquisitions increased and he became one of the great land holders of Virginia. When he died it is estimated that he possessed at least 26,000 acres of land throughout Virginia. He became rich and cultivated in Virginia and was the most remarkable early trader on the Trading Path. His most important business was Indian trading. His traders with their pack-horses went 400 miles to the southwest to trade skins and furs with the Cherokees and Catawbas. William Byrd, I was appointed in 1680 as member of the Council on which he served for 24 years and Auditor of the Colony for 6 years. He inherited a wealth of information, Indian scouts, traders, and suppliers through his good fortune. As a young man, he traveled "far into the wilderness over trails which penetrated 400 miles as far as the haunts of the Catawbas and Cherokees" and as near as the banks of the Meherrin. He had a vast knowledge of the wilderness and amassed a considerable fortune in the fur trade.

In 1687 Colonel Byrd was commissioned Deputy-Auditor and Receiver-General of Virginia. For several years he held high rank in the Virginia Council, preceded only by Ralph Wormeley & Richard Lee. When Lee resigned in 1699, Byrd was second in position, becoming President of the Council in 1701 when Wormeley died. He was interested in botany and other sciences and corresponded with Leonard Plukenett, Sup. of the Royal Gardens of Queen Mary.

William Byrd died on 4 December 1704 and was buried beside his wife in the "old" Westover Parish Cemetery on the grounds of Westover Plantation 1/4 mile from the mansion. About 1730 the construction of today's Westover Parish Church was completed at its present site on Herring Creek about 1 1/2 mile north of Westover mansion.

Epitaph: "Hic recunduntur cineres Gulielmi Byrd Armegeri, et regii huij Provinciae Questoris qui hanc Vitam Cum Eternitate Commutatavit 4to Die Decembris 1704 posstquam vixisset 52 annos" - can anyone translate this?

William Byrd I (1652 – 4 December 1704) was a native of Shadwell, London, England. His father, John Bird (c. 1620-1677) was a London goldsmith with ancestral roots in Cheshire, England. On he invitation of his maternal uncle, Thomas Stegge, Jr., in March 1669, William Evelyn Bird immigrated to Virginia. After arrival, he changed his surname spelling to Byrd. On October 27, 1673, he was granted 1,200 acres (5 km2) on the James River. Byrd became a well-connected fur trader in the Richmond, Virginia area. Byrd's land became (after his death) the site of modern day Richmond, Virginia. About 1673, he married Maria Horsmanden, a native of Lenham, England. They would become the parents of two sons, including William Byrd II, and three daughters. Their daughter, Ursula married Robert Beverley, Jr., Major Robert Beverley's son. They had five children including William Beverley (1696–1756). Colonel William Beverley married Richard Bland's daughter, Elizabeth Bland. They had four children. Their son, Robert married Maria Carter on February 3, 1763. Her parents were Landon Carter and Maria Byrd. The Beverleys were descendants of Pocahontas.[1]

In 1676, Byrd was a sympathizer of Nathaniel Bacon in Bacon's Rebellion, but probably took no active part in the rebellion. He later allied himself with the Governor and became a prominent citizen. Also in 1676, Byrd established the James River Fort on the south bank of the James River in what is now known as the Manchester District of Richmond. He was active in Virginia politics, serving many years on the Virginia Governor's Council.

Byrd died on 4 Dec 1704, at his plantation home of Westover, in Charles City County, Virginia. He is buried near the original site of the Westover Church.[2]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Byrd_I

Source: - * http://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Byrd_William_ca_1652-1704

William and Mary Quarterly lV. 144 - establishes 1704 as the date of his death - by both the reports of the Governor to England, and by the Title-book.

Find A Grave Memorial # 41319759 - http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=41319759

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He and his daughter's husband's father, Col. Henry Duke, Esqr. both served in the Council of Virginia for many years. Col. Henry Duke and Col. William Byrd are among the founders in 1693 of "The College of William & Mary" (named after King William and Queen mary of England).

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In our handwritten notes after William Byrd's name it says "William of Westover" . We don't know what that means. Perhaps he was from a town named Westover and they used that nickname to distinguish him from another Col. Wm. Byrd???

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GEDCOM Note

For another picture go to the Media section. William Evelyn Byrd, I immigrated to Virginia in March 1669 (Julian Calendar). William, I & Maria/Mary? (Horsmanden) Byrd were married in 1673 in VA, andto this union 5 children were born: *William (1674 - 1744); *Susan (Byrd) Brayne (1676 - 1710); *Ursula (1681 - 1698); *Mary Molly (Byrd) Duke (1682 - 1725); and *Maurice Warham (1685 - 1689). William Byrd, also known as William Byrd I, was an Indian trader, explorer, member of the House of Burgesses (1679–1682), member of the governor's Council (1683–1704), auditor and receiver-general (1688–1704). Byrd was also an original trustee of the College of William and Mary. Inheriting the bulk of his uncle's Virginia estate near what is now known as Richmond, VA, Byrd spent his early years as an Indian trader and explorer. Early in 1676, his trade was cut off after Indian attacks, and he helped to persuade his partner, Nathaniel Bacon, to take unlawful command of a militia and lead it against the Indians. Bacon's Rebellion (1676–1677) resulted, but Byrd switched his loyalties to Governor Sir William Berkeley, opening the way for his political career. Elected to the House of Burgesses in 1677, Byrd commanded defense forces at the falls of the James River and operated as one of the most important Indian traders of the seventeenth century. He became an ally of Governor Thomas Culpeper, Baron Culpeper of Thoresway, who appointed him to the Council in 1683. Five years later, after much lobbying, he received the combined posts of auditor and receiver-general, putting him in charge of both collecting and maintaining all the colony's royal revenue. In the absence of Governor Francis Nicholson, he served three stints as president, or acting governor, of the colony. Byrd died inCharles City County in 1704. WILLIAM BYRD, I was the progenitor of the Byrd family in America. His brother Thomas Byrd arrived later in Virginia about 1692 and lived in Henrico where he died in 1710. William had inherited large land holdings from his uncle, Captain Thomas Stegge, II. His inheritance included a large track of land surrounding the present site of Richmond, VA. After marrying Mary Horsmanden in 1673, their first-born child, WILLIAM BYRD, II (known as the founder of Richmond) was born On March 28, 1674, at the little stone house on The Falls in Henrico County. They later built what was called "Belvidere", a place that proved to be very lonely for Mrs. Byrd as her husband was away on business much of the time. In 1688 he purchased "Westover" a tract of about 1,200 acres in amore settled area in Charles City County. He built a commodious frame dwelling, later replaced by his son with an elegant brick mansion famous in Virgina history. He resided at Westover and continuedto trade with England, the West Indies, and the Indians. His land acquisitions increased and he became one of the great land holders of Virginia. When he died it is estimated that he possessed at least 26,000 acres of land throughout Virginia. He became rich and cultivated in Virginia and was the most remarkable early trader on the Trading Path. His most important business was Indian trading. Histraders with their pack-horses went 400 miles to the southwest to trade skins and furs with the Cherokees and Catawbas. William Byrd, I was appointed in 1680 as member of the Council on which he served for 24 years and Auditor of the Colony for 6 years. He inherited a wealth of information, Indian scouts, traders, and suppliers through his good fortune. As a young man, he traveled "far into the wilderness over trails which penetrated 400 miles as far as the haunts of the Catawbas and Cherokees" and as near as the banks of the Meherrin. He had a vast knowledge of the wilderness and amassed a considerable fortune in the fur trade. In 1687 Colonel Byrd was commissioned Deputy-Auditor and Receiver-General of Virginia. For several years he held high rank in the Virginia Council, preceded onlyby Ralph Wormeley & Richard Lee. When Lee resigned in 1699, Byrd was second in position, becoming President of the Council in 1701 when Wormeley died. He was interested in botany and other sciences and corresponded with Leonard Plukenett, Sup. of the Royal Gardens of Queen Mary. William Byrd died on 4 December 1704 and was buried beside his wife in the "old" Westover Parish Cemetery on the grounds of Westover Plantation 1/4 mile from the mansion. About 1730 the construction of today's Westover Parish Church was completed at its present site on Herring Creek about 1 1/2 mile north of Westovermansion. Epitaph: "Hic recunduntur cineres Gulielmi Byrd Armegeri, et regii huij Provinciae Questoris qui hanc Vitam Cum Eternitate Commutatavit 4to Die Decembris 1704 posstquam vixisset 52 annos" -can anyone translate this? William Byrd I (1652 – 4 December 1704) was a native of Shadwell, London, England. His father, John Bird (c. 1620-1677) was a London goldsmith with ancestral rootsin Cheshire, England. On he invitation of his maternal uncle, Thomas Stegge, Jr., in March 1669, William Evelyn Bird immigrated to Virginia. After arrival, he changed his surname spelling to Byrd. OnOctober 27, 1673, he was granted 1,200 acres (5 km2) on the James River. Byrd became a well-connected fur trader in the Richmond, Virginia area. Byrd's land became (after his death) the site of modern day Richmond, Virginia. About 1673, he married Maria Horsmanden, a native of Lenham, England. They would become the parents of two sons, including William Byrd II, and three daughters. Their daughter, Ursula married Robert Beverley, Jr., Major Robert Beverley's son. They had five children including William Beverley (1696–1756). Colonel William Beverley married Richard Bland's daughter, Elizabeth Bland. They had four children. Their son, Robert married Maria Carter on February 3, 1763. Her parents were Landon Carter and Maria Byrd. The Beverleys were descendants of Pocahontas.[1] In 1676, Byrd was a sympathizer of Nathaniel Bacon in Bacon's Rebellion, but probably took no active part in the rebellion. He later allied himself with the Governor and became a prominent citizen. Also in 1676, Byrd established the James River Fort on the south bank of the James River in what is now known as the Manchester District of Richmond. He was active in Virginia politics, serving many years on theVirginia Governor's Council. Byrd died on 4 Dec 1704, at his plantation home of Westover, in Charles City County, Virginia. He is buried near the original site of the Westover Church.[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Byrd_I Source: - * http://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Byrd_William_ca_1652-1704 William and Mary Quarterly lV. 144 - establishes 1704 as the date of his death - by both the reports of the Governor to England, and by the Title-book. Find A Grave Memorial # 41319759 - http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=41319759

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He and his daughter's husband's father, Col. Henry Duke, Esqr. both served in the Council of Virginia for many years. Col. Henry Duke and Col. William Byrd are among the founders in 1693 of "The College of William & Mary" (named after King William and Queen mary of England).

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In our handwritten notes after William Byrd's name it says "William of Westover" .  We don't know what that means.Perhaps he was from a town named Westover and they used that nickname to distinguish him from another Col. Wm. Byrd???

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This is the William who was more or less adopted byhis Uncle Thomas Stegge (brother to his mother Grace) and inherited great wealth from him (Uncle Thomas). William founded the Westover Dynasty. He came to America, married, took over his uncleslands and added immeasurably to them. They owned over 50,000 acres of land in vicinity of Petersburg, Virginia.

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WILLIAM BYRD I, the progenitor of the Byrd family in America, arrived in Virginia in about 1670. William's brother Thomas Byrd arrived later in Virginia about 1692 and lived in Henrico where he died in 1710. William had inherited large landholdings from his uncle, Captain Thomas Stegge II. His inheritance included a large track of land surrounding the present site of Richmond, VA. After marrying Mary Horsmanden in 1673, their first-born child, William Byrd II (known as the founder of Richmond) was born On March 28, 1674, at the little stone house on The Falls in Henrico County. They later built what was called "Belvidere", a place that proved to be very lonely for Mrs. Byrd as her husband was away on business much of the time. In 1688 he purchased "Westover" a tract of about 1,200 acres in a more settled area in Charles City County. He built a commodious frame dwelling, later replaced by his son with an elegant brick mansion famous in Virgina history. He resided at Westover and continued to trade with England, the West Indies, and the Indians. His land acquisitions increased and he became one of the great land holders of Virginia. When he died it is estimated that he possessed at least 26,000 acres of land throughout Virginia. He became rich and cultivated in Virginia and was the most remarkable early trader on the Trading Path. His most important business was Indian trading. His traders with their pack-horses went 400 miles to the southwest to trade skins and furs with the Cherokees and Catawbas. William Byrd was appointed in 1680 as member of the Council on which he served for 24 years and Auditor of the Colony for 6 years. He inherited a wealth of information, Indian scouts, traders, and suppliers through his good fortune. As a young man, he traveled "far into the wilderness over trails which penetrated 400 miles as far as the haunts of the Catawbas and Cherokees" and as near as the banks of the Meherrin. He had a vast knowledge of the wilderness and amassed a considerable fortune in the fur trade. In 1687 Colonel Byrd was commissioned Deputy-Auditor and Receiver-General of Virginia. For several years he held high rank in the Virginia Council, preceded only by Ralph Wormeley & Richard Lee. When Lee resigned in 1699, Byrd was second in position, becoming President of the Council in 1701 when Wormeley died. He was interested inbotany and other sciences and corresponded with Leonard Plukenett, Sup. of the Royal Gardens of Queen Mary. William Byrd died on 4 December 1704 and was buried beside his wife in the "old" Westover Parish Cemetery on the grounds of Westover Plantation 1/4 mile from the mansion. About 1730 the construction of today's Westover Parish Church was completed at its present site on Herring Creek about 1 1/2 mile north of Westover mansion.

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William Byrd I (1652 – 4 December 1704) was a native of Shadwell, London, England. His father, John Bird (c.1620-1677) was a London goldsmith with ancestral roots in Cheshire, England. Byrd was elected to the House of Burgesses in 1677.[1] On the invitation of his maternal uncle, Thomas Stegge, Jr., in March 1669, William Evelyn Bird immigrated to Virginia. After arrival, he changed his surname spelling to Byrd. On October 27, 1673, he was granted 1,200 acres (5 km2) on the James River. Byrd became a well-connected fur trader in the Richmond, Virginia area. Byrd's land became (after his death) the site of modern day Richmond, Virginia. About 1673, he married a 21-year-old widow named Mary Horsmanden Filmer, a native of Lenham, England.[1] Mary's father had spent time in Virginia as a Cavalier fleeing Cromwell, and her former husband Samuel Filmer (third son of Tory authorRobert Filmer) descended from the sister of Samuel Argall, governor of Virginia.[2] William Byrd I and his wife would become the parents of two sons, including William Byrd II, and three daughters. Their daughter, Ursula married Robert Beverley, Jr., Major Robert Beverley's son. They had five children including William Beverley (1696–1756). Colonel William Beverley married Richard Bland's daughter, Elizabeth Bland. They had four children. Their son, Robert married Maria Carter on February 3, 1763. Her parents were Landon Carter and Maria Byrd.

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Biography  In 1676, Byrd was a sympathizer of Nathaniel Bacon in Bacon's Rebellion, and took an active part in the rebellion, first by helping persuade Bacon to take unlawful command of a militia and lead it against the Indians.   He also rode with Bacon after the rebellion began and was involved in the sack of Warner Hall, confiscating goods amounting to £845, or the equivalent of what 40 slaves or servants would produce in a year. (Rice, 2012, p. 98.)   He later allied himself with the Governor and became a prominent citizen.  Also in 1676, Byrd established the James River Fort on the south bank of the James River in what is now known as the Manchester District of Richmond.   He was active in Virginia politics, serving many years on the Virginia Governor's Council.  In 1688, Theodorick Bland Jr. and his brother Richard conveyed 1,200 acres of their Westover Plantation property to William Byrd I in 1688 for 300L and 10,000 pounds of tobacco and cask.[3] Byrd's grandson built a Georgian mansion there in the 1750s.  Byrd died on 4 Dec 1704, at his plantation home of Westover, in Charles City County, Virginia. He is buried near the original site of the Westover Church.[4]  Rice, James D. (2012). Tales from a Revolution. New York: Oxford University Press. 

Source: Virginia’s James River Plantations: Westover < link >

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4. Military service: Colonel - 1685 - Virginia, British Colonial America
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8. http://www.jamesriverplantations.org/Westover.html
9. Quitt, Martin & Dictionary of Virginia Biography. William Byrd (ca. 1652–1704). (2020, December 07). In Encyclopedia Virginia. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/byrd-william-ca-1652-1704.
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