Theodoric Bland
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Theodorick Bland made a survey
in 1693 of the Howson Patent,
which is an area corresponding to present day Alexandria, Virginia
. He also made a survey for Williamsburg, Virginia
in 1699.
Bland was the oldest son of Theodorick Bland of Westover and Anne Bennett, the daughter of Governor Richard Bennett
. His brothers were Richard Bland
(who had many notable descendants) and John Bland (who was the great-grandfather of Chancellor Theodorick Bland). Bland married Margaret Man and had two sons:
When his father died in 1671, Bland inherited Westover Plantation
and joined with his brother, Richard, in its ownership. The brothers eventually conveyed
1,200 acres of the property to William Byrd I
in 1688 for 300L and 10,000 pounds of tobacco and cask. Byrd's grandson built a Georgian mansion there in the 1750s.
Surveying
See Also: Public Land Survey SystemSurveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them...
in 1693 of the Howson Patent,
which is an area corresponding to present day Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2009, the city had a total population of 139,966. Located along the Western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately six miles south of downtown Washington, D.C.Like the rest of northern Virginia, as well as...
. He also made a survey for Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg is an independent city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, USA. As of the 2010 Census, the city had an estimated population of 14,068. It is bordered by James City County and York County, and is an independent city...
in 1699.
Bland was the oldest son of Theodorick Bland of Westover and Anne Bennett, the daughter of Governor Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett (Governor)
Richard Bennett was an English Governor of the Colony of Virginia.Born in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, Bennett served as governor from 30 April 1652, until 2 March 1655...
. His brothers were Richard Bland
Richard Bland (burgess)
Richard Bland , sometimes known as Richard Bland of Jordan's Point, was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, the father of Richard Bland, the son of Theodorick Bland of Westover, and the grandson of Richard Bennett, an English Governor of the Colony of Virginia...
(who had many notable descendants) and John Bland (who was the great-grandfather of Chancellor Theodorick Bland). Bland married Margaret Man and had two sons:
- John Bland (born December 8, 1698); he married Ann West and had at least three children, John, Theodorick, and Mary.
- Theodorick Bland, who died shortly after his father.
When his father died in 1671, Bland inherited Westover Plantation
Westover Plantation
Westover Plantation is located on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia. It is located south of State Route 5, a scenic byway which runs between the independent cities of Richmond and Williamsburg...
and joined with his brother, Richard, in its ownership. The brothers eventually conveyed
Conveyancing
In law, conveyancing is the transfer of legal title of property from one person to another, or the granting of an encumbrance such as a mortgage or a lien....
1,200 acres of the property to William Byrd I
William Byrd I
William Byrd I was a native of Shadwell, London, England. His father, John Byrd was a London goldsmith with ancestral roots in Cheshire, England....
in 1688 for 300L and 10,000 pounds of tobacco and cask. Byrd's grandson built a Georgian mansion there in the 1750s.