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Facts and Events
Benjamin Mosby was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia
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Records in Augusta County, VA
From Chalkley’s Augusta County Records:
- Vol. 1 - MARCH, 1769 (A). - C. H. Harrison vs. Dr. William Fleming.--Order, 18th October, 1766, by plaintiff on defendant. Cash lent you at Benj. Mosby's, while I served in the Virginia Regiment. (Endorsed) Accepted, May 28, 1767, Bedford Court House. Wm. Fleming. To Dr. Fleming in Staunton.
- Vol. 1 - MARCH, 1769 (A). - Harrison vs. Fleming.--Sir:--Be so kind to pay Mr. Edmd. Winston, or order, the sum of five pounds, seven shillings and six pence, cash lent you at Benjamin Mosby's, while I served in the Virginia Regiment, and you will oblige, your humble servant. (Signed) C. H. Harrison. October 18, 1766. To Dr. Fleming, in Staunton. Accepted, 28th May, 1767, Bedford Court House. (Signed) Wm. Fleming.
Notes
- The Historical Marker Database:
- Dedicated in grateful remembrance of the decisive contribution of Admiral de Grasse to the winning of the American independence. October 17, 1976]]> Waypoint
- Mosby’s Tavern - Benjamin Mosby operated a tavern on this site as early as 1741 in what was then Goochland County. In 1749 at the formation of Cumberland County, this tavern served as its Courthouse. The sessions were held here until Powhatan County was formed out of Cumberland in 1777; for a time court was held here for both counties.
- Benjamin Mosby’s son, General Littlebury Mosby Sr., 1729-1809, the most notable figure in early Powhatan politics was instrumental in having the courthouses located here.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ancestry.com. Public Member Trees: (Note: not considered a reliable primary source).
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