York County Beginnings: The Arrival of Thomas Carter

In 1692 John Parsons was granted 650 acres of land in the New Poquoson parish of York County, Virginia. Virginia Patent Book 8, pg. 230To all ye Whereas ye now know ye that I ye said Francis Nicholson Esq., Lt and said Governer ye give and grant unto the John Persons six hundred and fifty... Continue Reading →

December 11, 2024 0

Carter’s Ferry: A Key Crossing That Sparked a Virginia Town’s Birth

In the second decade of the 18th century, Robert Carter, whose beginnings trace back to New Poquoson Parish in York County, was living near the confluence of Beaverdam Creek and the James River in Henrico County on land he purchased from Tarlton Woodson. Around 1722, Robert identified a promising tract of land for a future... Continue Reading →

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