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William Byrd of Westover
William Byrd, son of a London goldsmith, immigrated to Virginia, in 1670 at age 18, to join his Uncle Stagg on his plantation on the James River. The following year, his childless uncle died and he inherited the estate. He married Mary Horsemander, in 1673. Their son, William Byrd (1674-1744), was born on his father's estate. He was educated in England and returned to Virginia after being admitted to the bar. He soon returned to England as a Colonial agent. He returned to Virginia after his father's death in 1705 to manage the estate. He was a Virginia planter and is noted for his diaries which give an intimate picture of colonial life. He married twice and was survived by four daughters and a son.
- "William Byrd, son of a London goldsmith, immigrated to Virginia, in 1670 at age 18, to join his Uncle Stagg on his plantation on the James River. The following year, his childless uncle died and he inherited the estate. He married Mary Horsemander, in 1673. Their son, William Byrd (1674-1744), was born on his father's estate. He was educated in England and returned to Virginia after being admitted to the bar. He soon returned to England as a Colonial agent. He returned to Virginia after his father's death in 1705 to manage the estate. He was a Virginia planter and is noted for his diaries which give an intimate picture of colonial life. He married twice and was survived by four daughters and a son."@en
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