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8. | Colonel Humphrey HILL was born Bef 16 May 1706, London, England; was christened 16 May 1706, St Bride's, Fleet Street, London, England (son of Thomas HILL and Edith or Editha BELL); died Bef 13 Mar 1775, Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA. Other Events:
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Colonel Humphrey Hill, son of Thomas and Edith (Bell) Hill, of London, England, was born in 1706, and was a "blue coat" boy of Christ Church Hospital school, where the record of his matriculation is still preserved. This school was been in existence for 350 years with a royal charter from King Charles II and has continued to enjoy royal patronage.
The school is best known for the Tudor uniform: long blue coat, knee-breeches, yellow socks, and bands at the neck for boys. The nickname "Blue-coat School" comes from the blue coats worn by the students, however, the nickname used within the school community itself is "Housey" and the long coat is called a "housey coat".
Christ's Hospital (not a hospital in the contemporary sense) was established in 1553 for the benefit of orphaned children or those made homeless by impecunious parents. If they were legitimate children of free men of the City of London, over four years of age and free from obvious infirmity, they were to be educated and prepared either for entrance to a university or apprenticeship to a trade.
It's likely Humphrey was abandoned by his father at this orphanage after his mother, Edith's death. His uncle Humphrey Bell later rescued him and sent him to Virginia to handle Bell-family business interests.
He served a 7 year apprenticeship in London with his uncle. And his brother Thomas Hill, lived in Spotsylvania County.
Humphrey settled first at Hobbe's Hold (now Tappahannock) as a tobacco factor.
Family home was named Hillsboro. It is still standing as of 1950 and is owned by one of his descendants, William Todd Henley. Humphrey Hill was one of the guardians of Carter Braxton, one of the signers of the Declaration of Indenpendence. He owned ships that brought good from all parts of the Atlantic. Records show that he brought direct from Africa one vessel loaded with 400 slaves, which he indicated few died in transit and all were in remarkably good condition.
LAND RECORDS
Crozier, William Armstrong, ed. Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County Records, 1721-1800. Being transcriptions from the original files at the County Court House of wills, deeds, administrators' and guardians' bonds, marriage licenses, and lists of revolutionary pensioners. New York, NY: Fox, Duffield & Co., 1905.
Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 7 Nov 1727
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA
Property: 863 a. of land in St. Geo Par., Spts. Co.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Ambrose Madison and Frances, his wife, of Drysdale Par., King and Queen Co., to Humphrey Bell of London, Mercht. 170 (pd. by Humphrey Hill, agent of sd. Bell), 863 a. of land in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co.-pat of pat. granted Majr. Augt. Smith Augt. 1, 1719
Description: Grantee's agent
Book: A
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 3 Dec 1728
Location: King William Co., VA
Property: two half acre lots in the town of Fredericksburg in Spts. Co., Nos. 23 and 24.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Augustine Smith and John Waller, Gentleman, Directors and Trustees of the town of Fredericksburg in Spts. Co., to Humphrey Hill of King William Co., Gent. 8 5s., two half acre lots in the town, Nos. 23 and 24. [*Ed. Note-First lots sold in Fredericksbur
Description: Grantee
Book: A
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 2 Oct 1733
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA
Property: 400 a. in King William Co., now Spts. Co.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Dannit Abney, the elder, of Spts. Co., planter, and Mary, his wife, and Dannitt Abney, the younger, of Hanover County, planter, and Mary, his wife, to Humphrey Hill of King William Co., Gent. Whereas John Wilkins was granted 400 a. in King William Co., n
Description: Grantee
Book: B
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 3 Sep 1734
Location: King William Co., VA
Property: several slaves
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Humphrey Hill of King William Co. to his nieces, Susannah and Sarah Hill, several slaves. Deed of gift, "my brother Thomas Hill." Dated Sept. 3, 1734. Recd. Sep. 3, 1734. "Humphrey Hill, Gent., unto his two Nieces at ye motion of their father, Mr. Th
Description: Grantor
Book: C
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 6 Jul 1736
Location: King William Co., VA
Property: 400 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Henry Chiles of Spts. Co., and Mercy, his wife, and John Chiles of King William Co., to Humphrey Hill of St. Margaret's Par., King William Co., Merchant. 400 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., part of a Pat. granted Henry Webber, Oct. 28, 1723, etc. July 6,
Description: Grantee
Book: C
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 6 Nov 1739
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: 1000 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Humphrey Hill of St. Stephen's Par., King and Queen Co., from John Chiles of Hanover Co. 200. 1000 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co.-part of a pat. granted Henry Webber, Oct. 28, 1723, etc. Nov. 6, 1739.
Description: Grantee
Book: C
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 14 Apr 1741
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: Lots 21 and 22, in town of Fredksbg.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Thomas Hill, Gent., and Elizabeth, his wife, of Spts. Co., to Humphrey Hill of King and Queen Co., Gent. 50. Lots 21 and 22 in town of Fredksbg. May 5, 1741.
Description: Grantee
Book: C
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 4 Jun 1741
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: Lot No. 59 in town of Fredksbg.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: John Grymes of Middlesex Co., Esqr., and Francis Willis of Gloucester, Esqr., Execrs. of the last will and testament of Henry Willis of Spts. Co., Esqr., Decd., to Humphrey Hill of King and Queen Co., Gent., 15 10s. curr. Lot No. 59 in town of Fredksbg.
Description: Grantee
Book: C
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 8 Jun 1743
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: Lotts Nos. 21 and 22 in town of Fredksbg.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Elizabeth Hill of Fredericksburg, Va., widow and relict of Thomas Hill, late of Fredericksburg, Gent. Decd., to Humphrey Hill of King and Queen Co., Gent. 5s. ster., and other causes her thereunto moving, etc. Lotts Nos. 21 and 22 in town of Fredksbg, w
Description: Grantee
Book: D
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 14 May 1745
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA
Property: 254 a. in Spts. Co. and fork of River Po, part of a pat. granted sd. Robinson.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: John Robinson of Stratton Major Par., King and Queen Co., Esqr., to Joseph Collins of Spts. Co., planter. 15 curr. 254 a. inSpts. Co. and fork of River Po, part of a pat. granted sd. Robinson. 4 Jun 1745.
Description: Witness
Book: D
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 2 Jul 1745
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: 10 a. and 20 perches, near town of Fredksbg, and joining the land sold John Allan, etc.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: William Hunter of Spts. Co., Gent., and Martha, his wife, to Humphrey Hill of King and Queen Co., Gent. 16 13s. 4d. curr. 10 a. and 20 perches, near town of Fredksbg, and joining the land sold John Allan, etc. 2 Jul 1745.
Description: Grantee
Book: D
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 30 May 1757
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: Two lotts in town of Fredksbg.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Humphrey Hill of King and Queen Co., Gent., and Frances, his wife, to Humphrey Bell of London, Mercht. 8 5s. curr. Two lotts in town of Fredksbg., purchased by sd. Hill of Feoffees of the the town as by deeds, 3 Dec 1728. 7 Jun 1757.
Description: Grantor
Book: E
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 19 Jan 1759
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: Lots 31 and 38 in town of Fredksbg.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: John Robinson, Humphrey Hill, Philip Rootes, Thomas Reade Rootes and John Rootes of King and Queen Co., Gentlemen, Executors of the last will and testament of Philip Rootes, late of the sd. County, Gentl., Decd., to Charles Julian of Fredksbg., Tavernkeep
Description: Executor
Book: E
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 4 Jun 1760
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: Lots Nos. 23 and 24 in town of Fredksbg.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Humphrey Hill of King and Queen Co., Gent,. as well for himself as for George Nelson, Esqr., Latham Arnold and Jno. Maynard, Execrs. of the last will and testament of Humphrey Bell, late of London, Mercht., Decd., to Alexander Wright of Fredksbg., Mercht.
Description: Grantor
Book: E
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 4 Jul 1763
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA
Property: 600 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., part of a tract purchased by sd. Coleman.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Robert Coleman of Spts. Co. and Elizabeth, his wife, to Thomas Coleman of same Co. 150 curr. 600 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., part of a tract purchased by sd. Coleman of Humphrey Hill, Gent., etc. Note: Deed Signed, Robt. Coleman, Senr. 4 Jul 176
Description: Former owner
Book: F
Occupation: Gentleman
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Name: Col. Humphrey Hill
Date: 29 Jun 1766
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA
Property: 376 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co., on Pamunkey River, and adj. lands
Remarks: Benjmain Temple of King Wm. Co., to Robert Hill of same Co. 150 8s. curr. 376 a. in St. Geo. Par., Spts. Co. on Pamunkey River, and adj. lands of Colo. Humphrey Hill, Thos. Minor, John Woolfolk, the widow of the late Jno. Minor, Gent., Wm. Davenport
Description: Neighbor
Book_Date: F
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Name: Humphrey Hill
Date: 1 Sep 1774
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA
Property: Lots 10.10 and 11.11 in town of Fredksbg.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Description: Trustee
Book: J
MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
"King & Queen Co.," by B. Fleet, p.83-84. Notes on Baylor Hill Diary by Elizabeth Hawes Ryland.
"Genealogical Abstracts from 18th-Century Virginia Newspapers," by Robert K. Headley, Jr. (Genealogical Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1987) p.163. Cites: (a) "The Virginia Gazette," 20 Jan 1774, 29 Apr 1775 supplement, 16 Jun 1775, 17 Jun 1775, 7 Sep 1775, 9 Sep 1775.
"William and Mary College Quarterly," p.560-563, "Camm Addenda." Cites: (a) Bible Records of Camm Family of King and Queen Co., VA, communicated by Mrs. Ellen T.H. Minor.
"Old New Kent County - Some Account of the Planters, Plantations, and Places in King William Co., St. John's Parish," by Malcolm Hart Harris (1977) p.431-432. FHL #975.5H2har. Cites: (a) Crozier, Spotsylvania Co. Records, p.84,85. (b) Executive Journals, Councils of Colonial VA, Vol. IV, p.22,338,435. (c) VA Colonial Abstracts, Vol. 7, p.65,66. (d) VA Colonial Abstracts, Vol. 27, p.28, King & Queen Co.
Birth: 1706, s/o Thomas Hill/Edith Bell of London, England. Death: Will probated 13 Mar 1775. Death notice dtd 29 Apr 1775. Will dtd 8 Feb 1774, proved 13 Mar 1775, King & Queen Co., VA.
Came to VA in before 1723
1723, Jan: Humphrey HILL was godparent at the baptism of Ann CAMM, d/o John CAMM/Mary BULLOCK of King & Queen Co., VA.
1730, Oct: Humphrey HILL was added to the Commission of Peace for King William Co., VA.
1731, May: Humphrey HILL and "his wife" were godparents at the baptism of John CAMM, s/o John CAMM/Mary BULLOCK of King & Queen Co., VA
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1733: Justice, King William Co., VA.
Soon after 1733 established himself in King and Queen Co. at "Hillsborough." The land was derived from the early BAYLOR estate sometime between 1725 and 1735. (2a) Of King & Queen Co., VA. He operated a number of large farms in addition to "Hillsborough."
Became a leading merchant on the York, Mattapony and Pamunkey Rivers, and ships came to his landing and unloaded their cargoes and reloaded with VA products for overseas. The large ships were anchored on the south side of the Mattapony in the channel, and their goods were brought across the river to the causeway, built of ballast stones, and moved to his storehouse, which still (1977) stands. The causeway may still be seen at low water.
1734: He appeared before the Board to testify in regard to the behavior of the Inspectors of the Warehouse at Ayletts.
1734: Two of Col. HILL's negroes were charged with the murder of John SHAW, skipper of Col. HILL's sloop, while in the waters about Richmond Co., VA, for which the negroes were acquitted.
1738: Named in the Commission for Peace for King & Queen Co., VA. He served in this office for many years.
c.1743: His brother Thomas owned several lots in Fredericksburg, VA, which Thomas's widow Elizabeth conveyed to Humphrey HILL, for which a contract had been made during his lifetime.
1746: Humphrey HILL joined with Benjamin HUBBARD and John NORTON in entering a record written in Portuguese in the Essex Co., VA deeds concerning the loss of a slave trading Brigantine, the "Francis," on the coast of Guinea.
1757, 30 May: Humphrey HILL of King and Queen Co., VA, Gent., and Frances his wife deeded to Humphrey BELL of London, merchant, for 8 pounds 5s., two lots in the town of Fredericksburg, purchased by said HILL of Feoffees of the town as by deeds, 3 Dec 1728. Wits. Ambrose CAMP, John HILL, Robt. BAYLOR, John SMITH. Recorded 7 Jun 1757.
1760, 29 Jul: Humphrey HILL witnessed a deed from Joseph TEMPLE and Mary his wife of St. Stephen's Parish, King and Queen Co., VA, to Robert BAYLOR and John SEMPLE of the same place, for 400 acres in St. George PARISH, Spotsylvania Co., VA.
1760, 3 Nov: Humphrey HILL witnessed a deed by John CLAYTON, Junr., of St. John Parish, King William Co., VA, and Elizabeth his wife, conveying 150 acres in Orange and Spotsylvania Counties to William GHOLSON of St. George Parish, Spotsylvania Co., VA.
1774, 20 Jan: Humphrey HILL of King & Queen Co., VA advertised for information on John JEEK, AKA TEEK, of the parish of South Brent, Somersetshire, who left England and came to VA where he was reportedly employed as a bailiff or under sheriff to a Mr. JONES. He has not been heard of for eight years.
1774, 8 Feb: Humphrey HILL wrote his will. He devised to his sons each a tract of land and negroes, and the home tract to his son Edward HILL, subject to the lifetime right in 1/3 of his land and other property, and the use of "my dwelling house" in lieu of dower to his wife Frances HILL. He left to the parish of St. Stephens 500 pounds in trust, the interest to be used in employing schoolmasters to teach children in the parish who were unable to pay for instruction. (2a) He left a valuable donation to St. Stephen's Parish.
Jun 1775: John HILL, Edward HILL and William HILL were executors of his estate. (2a) 1775, 7 & 9 Sep: The executors of his estate advertised the sale of his 1400 acre tract near Todd's bridge in King & Queen Co., VA.
Christened:
London, England, Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
From Wikipedia
St. Bride's may be one of the most ancient churches in London, with worship perhaps dating back to the conversion of the Middle Saxons in the 7th century. The present St Bride's is at least the seventh church to have stood on the site.
In 1666, the following year, the church was completely destroyed during the Great Fire of London, which burned much of the city. After the fire, the old church was replaced by an entirely new building designed in 1672 by Sir Christopher Wren, who designed and built St. Paul's cathedral. St. Bride's was one of his largest and most expensive works, taking seven years to build.
So the church was relatively new when Humphrey was baptized.
Died:
Sources:
Virginia Gazette (Williamsburg), 1736-1780, April 29, 1775 supplement/ p.3/ col. 3
The William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 16/ No. 2/ Oct., 1907/p.97
Humphrey married Frances BAYLOR 15 Feb 1734, King and Queen Co. VA. Frances (daughter of Robert BAYLOR and Hannah GREGORY) was born 1708, King and Queen Co. VA; died 10 Apr 1802, Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Frances BAYLOR was born 1708, King and Queen Co. VA (daughter of Robert BAYLOR and Hannah GREGORY); died 10 Apr 1802, Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 4C85B97858204B37A4C4B2CD49FBC8261592
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LAND RECORDS
Crozier, William Armstrong, ed. Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County Records, 1721-1800. Being transcriptions from the original files at the County Court House of wills, deeds, administrators' and guardians' bonds, marriage licenses, and lists of revolutionary pensioners. New York, NY: Fox, Duffield & Co., 1905.
Name: Frances Hill
Date: 20 Jun 1743
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: Lot No. 22 in town of Fredksbg.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Humphrey Hill of King and Queen Co. and Frances, his wife, to William Lynn of Fredericksburg, Doctor of Physic. 310 curr. Lot No. 22 in town of Fredksbg. Jul y 5, 1743.
Description: Grantor's Wife
Book: D
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Crozier, William Armstrong, ed. Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County Records, 1721-1800. Being transcriptions from the original files at the County Court House of wills, deeds, administrators' and guardians' bonds, marriage licenses, and lists of revolutionary pensioners. New York, NY: Fox, Duffield & Co., 1905.
Name: Frances Hill
Date: 30 May 1757
Location: King and Queen Co., VA
Property: Two lotts in town of Fredksbg.
Notes: This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks: Humphrey Hill of King and Queen Co., Gent., and Frances, his wife, to Humphrey Bell of London, Mercht. 8 5s. curr. Two lotts in town of Fredksbg., purchased by sd. Hill of Feoffees of the the town as by deeds, 3 Dec 1728. 7 Jun 1757.
Description: Grantor's Wife
Book: E
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Married:
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: Humphrey Hill
Gender: Male
Birth Year: 1706
Spouse Name: Frances Baylor
Marriage State: of VA
Number Pages: 1
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: Frances Baylor
Gender: Female
Spouse Name: Humphrey Hill
Spouse Birth Year: 1706
Marriage State: of VA
Number Pages: 1
Children:
- Frances HILL was born 25 May 1759, Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA; died 1795, Rye Field (Locust Grove), King and Queen Co. VA.
- Anne HILL died Dec 1777, Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA.
- Mary (Mollie) HILL was born 1732, Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA; died 1820.
- Baylor HILL was born 1760, Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA; died 1804.
- Robert HILL was born , Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA.
- William HILL died 18 Sep 1802, King and Queen Co. VA.
- Edward HILL was born 1746, Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA; died , Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA.
- Elizabeth HILL was born , Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA.
- Humphrey HILL, Jr. was born , Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA.
- 4. John HILL was born 1745, Hillsborough, King and Queen Co. VA; died 1830, King William Co. VA.
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