Monthly Archives: September 2021

Most associations in early Virginia of English settlers were of an ancient nature, whether known or not, reaching back to early medieval times, when land was held of the Crown in exchange for military service, and the vassals of the … Continue reading →

HARRIS 1. … 1.1. Rowland Harris, of Ludlow, b. ca. 1560, d. 1605, m. (Sept. 14, 1595), Jane Langford, bapt. Oct. 10, 1567. She m. 2. Edward Lewis, who by a first wife was the father of Thomas Lewis, (aged … Continue reading →

It is not the case that all 18th century people in Virginia were descended from colonists of old, for, English settlers followed in the footsteps of earlier family members, in a process of continuous settlement. An ingrained habit of enquirers … Continue reading →