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1762
c. 1772
Mr. Little has made the following comments upon the potential archaeological sites which fall within the original town limits. He has classified these as primary (p) and secondary (s); the measurements were calibrated from the infrared photographs. "Interpretation of the aerials was accomplished by viewing them singly on a light table through a Nikon Binocular Scope with continual magification from 1.2x through 60x."9
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Additional light was provided by two 3,200 k Transformer-controlled spots, with angle and light control, and with 80 B filters.
Archaeological Site
Dimensions
Comments
#As
30' x 15'
Rectangular shape, outlined by medium intensity of red.
#5 P
30' x 22'
Rectangular, very intense red re- flection outlined by faint light red.
#6 P
15' x 15'
15' × 15'
May be one 35' x 15' rather than two single sites.
#7 P
35' x 18'
Intense green color, outlined by light red. The intense green suggests that a cellar hole or the collapse of a brick or stone building has slowed the growth rate of vegetation.
Remnant of foundation visible at road cut at this site when seen on field inspection.
#8 P
35' x 30'
Rectangular, medium red outlined by medium green color.
#9 s
25' x 21'
#10 s
40' x 30'
Both #9 and 10 occur on land which has been bulldozed, and thus are probably not relevant to the historic town.
#11 s
35' x 20'
#12 s
45' x 30'
#13 s
50' x 20'
#14 s
30' x 20'
Sites #11-14 are also on land which seems to have been recently graded. Because of their abnormal length, however, #12 and 13 may be the remains of tobacco barns or warehouses.
#15 s
30' x 28'
Rectangular, medium gray-green.
#16 p
38' x 22'
Rectangular, medium bright red, gray- red outline.
#17 p
48' x 30'
Dull red color, gray-red outline.
#18 p
40' x 30'
Outlined by a red-green line.
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Archaeological Site
Dimensions
Comments
#19 s
25' × 20'
#20 p
35' × 30'
#21 p
50' x 35'
#22 s
Disturbance
#23 s
Disturbance
Disturbed by mechanical grading of area. Outlined by a medium to dark green line. Outlined by a bright red line.
These sites may or may not represent cultural activities.
All of the potential sites measured less than 50 feet by 50 feet, falling within the average range of domestic structure dimensions for this time period. Six of the primary sites have fairly uniform dimensions, running to 30 feet or more in length. The Metzger house, before additions were built, was 30 feet by 18 feet, while the Duncan house is slightly larger (32 by 24 feet).
The four larger sites, ranging from 40 to 50 feet in length, could perhaps represent stables or storehouses. Measurements made from the photographs do not necessarily reflect accurately the true size of the building. This could be determined only by archaeological methods.
It should also be stated that the presence of sites smaller than 20 feet by 20 feet, while not detectable on the surface photographs, may be assumed. The one inch to 220 foot scale of the aerials is too small to identify outbuilding remains from the altitude at which the pictures were taken. Such small dependencies as dairies, meat houses, or kitchens may not have disturbed the soil sufficiently to be distinguished from the air. 10
There is one other site, located in the forested area east of the town, which has been identified by Michael Ritzer. This young Colchester resident first contacted the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission and identified known building foundations to their archaeologist, Edward F. Heite. Within the limits of the former cemetery, Heite found brick fragments on the surface and indications of a foundation underground. Because of the tree cover this location would not have been evident from the air. The possibility that the first church, identified only as being "above the ferry" may have been situated here by 1730 makes this an important site for study.
On the basis of the preliminary steps which have been taken, it is hoped that certain further archaeological work can be undertaken in the future. Colchester represents an untapped resource which, if it is protected from uncontrolled contemporary building activities, may add a wealth of additional knowledge to our understanding of town life of the eighteenth century.
As Ivor Noel Hume, Chief Archaeologist for Colonial Williamsburg, concluded on the closing page of Here Lies Virginia,
If we are to appreciate our own place in history, our past must be studied and preserved ... its fragments, buried in the ground, can tell something that the future needs to know 11
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Chapter X Notes
1 J. Glenn Little, Aerial Photoarchaeological Interpretation Notes on Colchester, Virginia. Prepared for the Fairfax County History Commission, January 1971. Virginiana Collection, Fairfax County Central Library.
2 Ibid.
3
Interview with Mrs. Peg Williams, Occoquan, Virginia, who said the house burned in August 1939.
4 Fairfax County Chancery Records, File 112, Beach v. Hyde.
5 Ibid.
6 Advertised as being "at the ferry landing."
7 Fairfax County Deed Book E-1, p. 147.
8 Fairfax County Deed Book K-1, p. 190.
9 Little, Aerial Photo Notes, p. 6.
10 Ibid., p. 11.
11 Ivor Noel Hume, Here Lies Virginia: An Archaeologist's View of Colonial Life and History (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1963), p. 308.
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Appendix A
TRUSTEES DEEDS TO COLCHESTER LOTS
#1
Peter Wagener
1788 (1771)
R-1, 288
#2
Peter Wagener
1788 (1771)
R-1, 288
#3 Benjamin Grayson
1756
D-1, 331
#4 William Bayly
1756
D-1, 333
#5 Edward Conner
1759
D-1, 572
#6 Benjamin Grayson
1756
D-1, 331
#7
(Benjamin Grayson)
#8
(warehouse, Hening 8:508)
K-1,203
#9
Peter Wagener
1788 (1771)
R-1, 288
#10
Alexander Henderson
1775
M-1, 173
#11
Hector Ross
1775
M-1, 172
#12
Phillip Peill
1759
D-1, 574
#13
William Bayly
1756
D-1,333
#14
Valentine Cloninger
1758
D-1, 635
#16
market
1788 (1771)
R-1, 288
#18
Morris Pound
1758
D-1, 633
#19
Benjamin Grayson
1756
D-1,331
#20
John McIntosh
1758
D-1, 634
#21
Benjamin Grayson
1756
D-1, 331
#22
Edward Conner
1759
D-1, 572
#23
Benjamin Grayson
1756
D-1, 331
#24
Edward Conner
1759
D-1,572
#25
George Carpenter
1758
D-1,636
#26
Morris Pound
1758
D-1, 633
#27
George Carpenter
1758
D-1,636
#28
#29
(Benjamin Grayson)
F-1,
Alexander Henderson
1775
M-1, 173
#30 #31 # 32 #33
Alexander Henderson
1775
M-1, 173
Peter Wagener, Jr.
1775
M-1, 174
#34
#35 #36 #37
Peter Wagener
1788 (1771) 1775
R-1, 288
(Benjamin Grayson) Regrant to Peter Wagener, Jr.
F-1; M-1-174 (Ref. to E-1-156)
#15
Alexander Henderson
1758
D-1,550
#17
Peter Wagener
F-1
(referred to)
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#38
Edward Conner
1759
D-1, 572
#39
George Carpenter
1758
D-1, 636
#40
Edward Conner
1759
D-1, 572
#41
#42
Benjamin Grayson
1756
D-1,331
Deeds from the trustees indexed for missing deedbook F-1:
F-1-17
William Bayliss
1763-1765
F-1-46
Benjamin Grayson
F-1-271
Benjamin Grayson
F-1-273
Benjamin Grayson
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Appendix B
INSPECTORS AT COLCHESTER WAREHOUSE
1782
Edward Washington
J. C. May 13, 1782
Robert Boggess
William Donaldson, asst.
1783
William Donaldson
O-1-7
John Ragan
0-1-6
Nathaniel Halley, asst.
J. C. Sept. 8, 1783
1784
William Donaldson
P-1-526
1785
Samuel Bayly
Q-1-72
John Ragan
John Stone, additional insp.
J. C. Oct. 12, 1785
1786
Samuel Bayly
Q-1-99
John Stone
John Coffer, additional insp.
J.C. Oct. 28, 1786
1787
Samuel Bayly
Q-1-478
John Stone
1790
Angel Gordon, picker of tobo.
Ct. O. B. June 3, 1790
1792
John Stone
U-1-429
Francis Stone
U-1-438
1794
Enoch Ward
X-1-370
1795
Enoch Ward
Y-1-151
Richard B. Meaks
Y-1-154
1796
Enoch Ward
Z-1-126
1797
Richard B. Meaks
Z-1-287
Peter Coulter
Z-1-540
1798
Peter Coulter
A-2-413
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1799
Enoch Ward Peter Coulter
B-2-275
1800
Enoch Ward
C-2-261
Peter Coulter
1801
Enoch Ward
D-2-27
Peter Coulter
1802
Enoch Ward
D-2-319
Peter Coulter
1803
Peter Coulter
E-2-32
Joseph Hampton
Alex. D. Adv., Nov. 2, 1803
William Triplett
1804
Peter Coulter Joseph Hampton
E-2-334
E-2-335
1805
Peter Coulter
F-2-412
NOTE: This list has been compiled from the Journals of the Council of the State of Virginia, Fairfax County Deedbooks and Court Order Books, and one item from the Alexandria Gazette. It is not complete, for sometimes the inspectors bonds were not indexed as such and some deedbooks are missing. No further bonds were found in extant indexed deedbooks of the second series.
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Appendix C
DUNCAN HOUSE - CHAIN OF TITLE
1756
May 17. Trustees of Colchester to Benjamin Grayson. Lot #3, 6, 19, 21, 23, 42 on Essex and Fairfax Streets. ₺31.5.00.
D-1, 331
1762 May 10. Benjamin Grayson mortgage to David E-1, 165
Loudon of Essex County. Lots #3, 19, 21, 23, for debt of ₺700.
1772 September 9. David Loudon, mariner and mer- chant, to Hector Ross. Lots #3, 19, 21, 23 exclusive of the dower rights of Elizabeth Grayson, widow of Benjamin Grayson. ₺550.
K-1, 197
1773 August 17. Hector Ross to Alexander Henderson. Lots #3, 19, 21, 23 for E326.
L-1, 41
1779 August 27. Alexander Henderson to William Thompson, lots #21, 23, 38, 19. Missing deed- book. Reference in consecutive deed.
N-1, 228 or 231
1811 R. Ratcliffe, Commissioner for estate of William Thompson, deceased, to Peter Wagener. Lot #21 for $182, lot #23 for $36, lot 38 for $46.
L-2, 5
1833 March 10. (conjectured section)
B-3, 11
Daniel and Mary Lee to Thomas Beard of Col- chester. A lor "on the north side of the main street ... 146' on the street and running to the north line of town, with well." $150.
Mary Lee was the daughter of Peter Wagener, who died shortly after his purchase and left no will.
1851
March 1. Thomas and Caroline Beard of Prince Georges County, Md., to John Raden and John Hughes. A certain lot on the north side of the main street with well. $70.
U-3, 468
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John Hughes left only one son, George Thomas.
F-5,302 Hughes left no will.
M-6, 361
1900
April 25. G. T. Hughes to A. T. Hyde of Oil City, Penna. A tract bounded on the north by Hyde land formerly Westons, on the southeast by the Alexandria Pike, on the southwest and north- west by lands of John Weston, containing three acres. $425. .
1927
June 29. A. T. Hyde and wife to Lida W.
A-10, 579 Gillingham et al. Same description.
1941
January 1. Lida W. Gillingham et al. to A. H. Roberts and wife Florence. Same description.
O-14, 71
1953 December 18. Will of Florence Roberts, dated June 26, 1950, probated. (A.H. Roberts left no will.) Estate to five children.
Will Book 46, p. 300
1955 June 15. R. F. Roberts et al. to Marian Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duncan are the present owners.
1327, 284
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Appendix D
METZGER HOUSE - CHAIN OF TITLE
1758
September 16. Trustees of Colchester to Alex- ander Henderson. Lot 15, for £15.10.0.
D-1, 550
1761 July 19. Alexander Henderson, merchant, to Hector Ross, merchant. Lot 15, for £120 current money.
D-1,882
(conjectured section)
1770/ 1771
Hector Ross to Oswald & Denniston. Missing deedbook.
J-1, 398
1805/
John Laird, attorney for Oswald & Denniston, to Ann Muir. Missing deedbook.
F-2, 228
1806
1831 May 10. Gustavus Muir, executor for Francis Muir, sells lots bequeathed to Francis Muir by his late wife Ann, formerly Ann Downman. Lot 15, for $100 Virginia currency, to Lewis Weston.
Z-2, 284
1865
October. Division of the property of the late Lewis Weston among five children.
F-4, 259
1865-
John Weston from brothers and sisters. All title to their one-fifth share in two houses and seven lots in Colchester.
M-4, 173
1873
M-4, 242
O-4, 259
Q-4, 264
1901 February 20. John Weston's will, dated February 7, 1893, probated. Estate left to wife Amanda. Will Book.
H-2, p. 321
1924
Amanda Weston will. Estate left to daughter Hattie I. Metzger. Probated April 8, 1924.
Will Book 10, p. 316
1962 Hattie 1. Metzger will. Estate to husband Elmer Metzger, the present owner. Dated April 20, 1960, probated November 1, 1962.
Will Book 80, p. 565
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Appendix E
A COLCHESTER CENSUS
This information concerning residents and those who owned town lots has been obtained from such primary sources as Fairfax County Deedbooks, Will Books, and Chancery Cases (most of which have been indexed) in the Fairfax County, Virginia, court house. Other manuscript records at that place, such as the County Court Order Books, have no index. Material has been gathered from the Fairfax Land Tax Books (in the Virginia State Library in Richmond), from the printed Journal of the Council of the State of Virginia, and from contemporary newspapers.
The reader who seeks specific citations is urged to consult the author's working papers for this monograph, on file in the Virginiana Collection, Fairfax County Central Library, Fairfax, Virginia.
Those men who served as trustees of Colchester do not appear in this census, since they have been discussed in the text .
Allison, John W. Bought lot #24 and 40 in 1836 from Bedinger, but not on tax list of town. In 1839, with James Potter, he bought from Berry the lower half of
Bourne's patent (376 acres). Died January 15, 1849, leaving his wife Susan and children (Martha and William).
Bailis, William In 1759, bought #24 from Conner, and an unidentified lot between 1763 and 1765. According to Glassford & Co. ledger (#188), Bailis was dead by 1766.
Barker, Leonard Owned #22 1805-1808, then sold to Thomas Parsons, Paid tax 1806-1810 on lot bought from Barrett and Williamson. Leonard Barker was the son of William Barker; Leonard's wife was Anna and their daughter was Celina.
Barrett, Thomas Second husband of Nancy, widow of Jesse Williamson. Her dower right was apparently #22. Barrett bought #24 and 40, which were treated as one 3/4 acre lot, from Collins between 1801 and 1803 and sold them in 1803 to Beddinger. He was living in Colchester at the time. Paid no tax on lot.
Bates, Edward Did not reside in Colchester but acquired rights to four lots through his wife Martha Wagener. The son of Thomas Bates of Lebanon, a tract on Mason Neck owned by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. Edward married before 1827 and lived on the part of the Siisted tract which had been inherited by his wife. Bates paid taxes on three Colchester lots 1826-1829; his family retained two of these lots until 1874. The "wharf lot," sold in 1829 to Clarke, may have been #38. Butes was active in the Methodist church, and lived for many years on the Lebanon estate.
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Bayly, William At the first sale in May 1756, Bayly bought lots #4 and 13. Then a resident of Prince William County, he moved to Colchester by February 1758, when he obtained a license to operate a tavern in his house at that place. In 1759, he was an inspector of tobacco at the Occoquan warehouse.
The tavern license was held by his son Samuel in 1763; in 1768 his son Pierce took over.
About 1766, William Bayly bought the lower half of Bourne's patent from Waugh. By 1768, he was an inspector at the Colchester tobacco warehouse and and in two years was its proprietor. William and Mary Bayly had seven sons and one daughter. Pierce, who had built a logged house on #13 before 1772, was the tax collector for Fairfax County 1767-1772, subsheriff in 1768 and sheriff in 1769. He moved to Loudoun County and was a justice of the court in 1777. Pierce died in May 1801. Ann, his sister, inherited from her father the lots in Colchester where his wife had lived and the warehouse lots #6 and 42, 7, 29. William died in 1782. His heir, Samuel, bought #20 between 1778-1783. He was an inspector of the warehouse in 1785 and 1787. For a time he was a partner in Bayly, Washington & Co. This was dissolved in August 1795. From 1804 to 1813 he was the postmaster at Colchester.
Samuel Bayly sold certain lots to George Leslie about 1802, recorded in missing deedbook D-2. He was taxed for five lots 1787-1795, for two in 1796- 1798, for three 1799-1816. From 1817 to 1844, his heirs were taxed on four lots. Samuel's son George became insolvent in September 1825; these lots were sold by the sheriff to Henry Halley and eventually passed to Potter in 1852.
Bayly's half of the original Bourne patent was mortgaged in 1808, and sold in 1810 to Samuel Dean. In this sale he kept a 102 acre strip which bordered the town and extended from Colchester Road to the Occoquan. Both parcels were later purchased by Potter, in 1839 and 1852.
Beach, Joel Not named on the tax list, but advertised in February 1790, for a tanner and shoemaker and signing his ad "Joel Beach, Colchester;" Beach also lived in Centreville.
Beach, John J. Married (by 1834) to Celina, daughter of Leonard Baker.
Beach, John S. The son of Rezin Beach, who lived on Ox Road, John Stonewall Beach was two years of age in the 1860 census. One of six children, he was the first of the family to live in Colchester. According to family tradition he lived there for some years before obtaining a deed for one acre on the waterside from Mrs. Potter in 1883. In 1888, he added three acres between his land and that of the Potters; another two and one-half acres were purchased in 1892, on the southeast side of Colchester Road and fronting on the Occoquan.
His first dwelling was destroyed by a severe storm. During the 1880's, he built another house, which is still standing and is owned by his heirs. The drive- way leading to this house passes through a 16 foot easement obtained through a lawsuit in 1912; its alignment is that of Wine Street in the colonial town. The
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Beach family owns about 11 acres, nearly half of the town site. Their eastern boundary appears to be the same as the 1754 town plat. The line seems to be located along the dividing line of the 1729 partition of the original patent.
Beach, Joseph Along with his brother Cornelius, Joseph Beach was a son of Barbara Beach and James Potter. The brothers were known both as Beach and Potter. (See Potter.)
Beard, Thomas Listed as residing in Fairfax County in his 1829 deed to lot #19, but living in Colchester by 1833. He then bought two more lots, perhaps #21 and 23, from the Wagener heirs. Beard and his wife Caroline paid tax on one lot, with buildings valued at $150, from 1830 to 1834. From 1835 to 1844 he owned three lots. The valuation for structures on his later purchase was $230. By 1842, the valuation dropped to $125 and $75. In 1851, Beard, by then living in Prince Georges County, Maryland, sold "a certain lot" to John Hughes.
Bedinger, Andrew Lived in the town in 1803 when he bought #24 and 40 from Barrett. In 1811, he added #11, and also 2} acres adjacent to the town's north line (behind lots #19 to 39). In 1807, he was charged by the court with selling liquor without a license, but held a tavern license 1809-1814. Bedinger, and later his son George, paid taxes on one lot from 1804-1817. In that year a valuation was first added for buildings, and $175 was listed as their value. From 1817 to 1839, taxes were paid on two lots.
The 1820 census for Colchester shows Elizabeth Bedinger as the head of the household, with two adult males and two adult females living with her. Her son George lived in Colchester in 1836. At that time he sold #24 and 40 to John Allison.
Belt, Walter S. Not on the tax list. Operated a store in the town in 1801, when he and Dr. Blake engaged in a lengthy feud through the medium of the Alexandria newspaper. Belt's character was so maligned that he closed his store and moved away .
Berry, Tholemiah Living in Alexandria in 1813 when he bought the 376 acre tract formerly owned by the Bayly family. In 1819, Berry paid taxes on five lots: #22 was apparently acquired from Parsons and had buildings worth $130; two other lots bought from Parsons, and a fourth lot bought from Welles (with buildings valued at $230). He had also a half-acre adjacent to the town (with $130 added for buildings), bought from Hooe. From 1822 to 1828, tax was paid on three lots.
Tholemiah and Mary Berry, with three children under ten years of age and two under 16, were listed as Colchester residents in the 1820 census. Their household included three females between the ages of 16 and 26. Five of their eight slaves farmed the land. Both Berry and his wife dead by November, 1825; their daughter Mary was named coexecutor of the estate. Funeral expenses for her parents totaled $11.00.
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Berry, Mary Bought two lots in town in 1820 from Maria Leslie, who had inherited them from Dr. Leslie. One three acre parcel was north of Colchester Road and bounded by Berry land. The other one acre adjoined the old warehouse lot south of that road, and included #30. Mary paid tax on both pieces from 1822 to 1844. By 1855, they were owned by James Potter.
Blake, Dr. James Rented the tavern from William Thompson's widow in 1801-1802. Quarreled with Walter Belt but refused to fight a duel. Blake was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1804.
Bowen, William Living in town in 1831, when he bought #6 and 42. Sold them in 1834 to Thompson Clarke.
Brown, John Operated the ferry and the Castle Inn in Colchester in 1786. Had tavern license for 1787.
Brown, Rolly (Raleigh) Owned two acres adjacent to town in 1822. Tax list noted "residence unknown;" his heirs sold this parcel in 1848 to Potter.
Burwell, Robert A resident of Isle of Wight County, Burwell had been President of the Governor's Council in 1750. He bought #6 and 42 from Blackburn & Co. (creditors of Benjamin Grayson), and sold them to Ross in 1773.
Campbell, John Assistant to Alexander Henderson 1758-1761. He then went to Glass- ford & Co.'s store in Nottingham, Maryland, and by 1769 had returned to Glasgow as a merchant.
Carpenter, George Purchased #25, 27 and 39 in 1758. In 1760, he and his wife Ann sold #27 to Jacob Gardenshire and the other to Benjamin Grayson.
Chichester, Richard Bought #14 in 1796. His heirs paid taxes on the lot until 1855. Chichester had been a justice, sheriff and helped draw up the first census in 1782 for Fairfax County. His family did not live in Colchester.
Clarke, Thompson Obtained an ordinary license for 1817-1818 and 1821-1822. In 1829, bought #11 and rights to #2, 9 and 36 from Wagener heirs; in 1831 #38. In 1835, bought #6 and 42 from Bowen, thus holding all the waterfront lots in the center of town. Thompson died March 8, 1842, at the age of 51, leaving a widow, Bibyset. His tombstone at Lewis Chapel states that he was a member of the Baptist Church for 16 years, His heirs paid taxes on six lots until 1844. By 1854, they were owned by John Hughes.
Cloninger, Valentine In 1758, with wife Catherine purchased #14 and sold it the following year to Henderson. Cloninger lived in Prince William County and sometimes carted goods from Dumfries to Henderson's store.
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Cochran, R. Mentioned April 1789, as being in Colchester, selling corduroy and thread.
Collins, James Resided in Alexandria, bought #40 in 1781, paid tax on it until 1803. Referred to as innholder in Truro Parish in 1793.
Colquehoune, James Son of Agatha Fallin of Colchester. Inherited her two lots, paying tax on one 1787-1792 (perhaps #22). Sold to Jesse Williamson, but no deed is indexed. In 1819, a man of this name was a member of the Dumfries Fire Company.
Conner, Edward Resident of Loudoun County when he bought #5, 22, 24, 38, 40 from Trustees in 1759. Quickly sold all but #40, which his sisters Mary and Margaret sold in 1772 to Henry Moore. Edward ordered a wig from Glasgow in 1758 through Henderson. He was deceased by 1769.
Coulter, Peter Inspector at the tobacco warehouse c. 1799-1806, Coulter had operated a fishery at nearby Sandy Point in 1781. Bought #27, the tanyard lot, in 1792 from Downman, paying taxes on it sporadically until 1825. He and his wife Sarah had seven children, two of whom were John and Cordelia, Coulter's will was pre- sented in January 1829. He left an 84 acre tract and 19 slaves. His wife was dead by 1836.
Courts, William Came to Mason Neck in 1767 from Charles County, Maryland. Pur- chased the Hallowing Point tract from William Bayly and operated a ferry across the Potomac. In 1769-1770, 1772 and 1773 had an ordinary license and before 1775 was running the Stone House tavern in Colchester. His wife Priscilla died in Maryland in 1815.
Cruse, Thomas In 1816, ran grocery store in Alexandria. In 1820, bought #19 from Lindsay, which had buildings valued at $150. Paid tax 1824-1829, then sold to Beard. At that time lived in Baltimore.
Deane, Samuel Lived in Alexandria. Owned Bayly's 376 acres 1810-1813 before selling to Berry.
Donaldson, William Inspector of tobacco 1783-1788, flour inspector 1785. Deceased by August 1811.
Downman, William Son of Jabez Downman of Prince William County. Bought #27 in 1775, sold it in 1792 to Coulter. In 1805, advertised #6, 15 and 42, belonging to his wife Ann Bayly Downman. At that time they lived two miles from Colchester. The will of a William Downman was presented in January 1807, at the Prince William County court.
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Dozer, James Ingoe Son of Leonard Dozer of Prince William. Presented to the Fairfax court in April 1761, for gambling on the Sabbath. Bought #22 in 1760 from Dr. Nesbitt. His ordinary license suspended in August 1763, for allowing unlawful gambling. He and his wife Martha sold lot to Cumberland Wilson by 1765.
Dunlap Paid tax on one lot 1796-1813 bought from Bayly. No deeds indexed.
Fallin, Elizabeth (Fallon, Fowler) Had an ordinary license in Colchester in 1759. First mentioned in Henderson's store account in December 1761, she frequently did needlework for him and made checked curtains for his quarters. Agatha Fallin in 1766 was doing his washing and mending; she had come to Colchester from Dumfries. Between 1778 and 1783 she bought an unidentified lot from Cleon Moore (possibly #22) which she left to her son, James Colquehoune, in 1792. Another deed (Fallin to Fallin) in the same missing deedbook may have been from Elizabeth, since Agatha paid tax on two lots 1782-1787. Agatha's will was probated in 1792.
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