Author : William Byrd
Release : 2012
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Book Synopsis History of the Dividing Line Between Virginia And North Carolina by : William Byrd

Download or read book History of the Dividing Line Between Virginia And North Carolina written by William Byrd. This book was released on 2012. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of the Dividing Line Betwixt Virginia and North Carolina is an account by William Byrd II of the surveying of the border between the U.S. states of North Carolina and Virginia in 1728. Byrd's account of the journey to survey the contentious border with his chief surveyor William Mayo included such nuggets as the derivation of the name of "Matrimony Creek," so named because of its 'brawling' waters. (from wikipedia.com) Colonel William Byrd II (28 March 1674 – 26 August 1744) was a planter, slave-owner and author from Charles City County, Virginia. He is considered the founder of Richmond, Virginia.