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From: Cynthia Crigler< >
Subject: Re: (456)Germanna Colonies, History of
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 22:10:18 -0600


John,

Is there a list of the original investors in Brent Town? If so, where would
I find it or any other info on that project? Also, is there a good source
for information on Nathaniel Hedgman, the early Fauquier Co. settler? He's
my 6g grandfather and have found out little about him, so far.

Cindy Crigler

>The locations of and who the first settlers were are uncertain. In 1686, a
>group bought 30,000 acres which was called Brent Town. No town was actually
>created and whether any settlers were enticed into the area is debatable. A

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