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John Bland

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Birthplace: London, London, England
Death: May 22, 1746 (78)
Scarborough, Scarborough Borough, North Yorkshire, England
Place of Burial: Essex, England
Immediate Family:

Son of Theodorick Bland, of Westover Plantation and Anne Codd
Husband of Mary Bland and Elizabeth Bland
Father of Richard Bland and John Bland
Brother of Theodorick Bland, Jr.; Richard Bland, of Jordan's Point; Frances Bland and Ursula Brand
Half brother of Capt. St. Leger Codd, II; Beatrix Codd and Sarah Pattison

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About John Bland

Origins:
Theodorick Bland (February 1663 – November 1700)[1] made a survey in 1693 of the Howson Patent, which is an area corresponding to present day Alexandria, Virginia.[2] He also made a survey for Williamsburg, Virginia in 1699.[3][4][5]

Bland was the oldest son of Theodorick Bland of Westover and Anna Bennett, the daughter of Governor Richard Bennett.[1][6] His brothers were Richard Bland (who had many notable descendants) and John Bland (who was the great-grandfather of Chancellor Theodorick Bland Judge Theodorick Bland).[1][6] Bland married Margaret Man and had two sons:[1]

John Bland (born December 8, 1698); he married Ann West and had at least three children, John, Theodorick, and Mary.[1]
Theodorick Bland, who died shortly after his father.[1]

John Bland; b. 8 Feb 1681/82; d. 1746 at Scarborough, Yorkshire, England.

  1. m. Mary Breckon, daughter of Francis Breckon
  2. m. Elizabeth Dale, daughter of Thomas Dale, 9 Nov 1709

He resided at Scarborough, Yorkshire, England.

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John Bland's Timeline

1668
February 8, 1668
London, London, England
1710
August 22, 1710
Scarborough MM, York, England
1712
March 5, 1712
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
1746
May 22, 1746
Age 78
Scarborough, Scarborough Borough, North Yorkshire, England
1746
Age 77
Essex, England