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A very brief overview of the Colonial Parish System

A very brief overview of the Colonial Parish System

 I made it out to the Virginia Historical Society today with one goal.  I wanted to find out about the history, geography, and time-line of Bristol Parish, VA.   (Old Blandford Church is one of the earliest brick churches built in the Parish of Bristol. ) In a previous post, I gave a very simple lineage for my Briley line.  The last ancestor I have listed is John Briley.  It is believed he is from Virginia and moved … Read entire article »

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