Dismal Swamp Land Company.
A Suffolk, Va., enterprise founded in 1763 by George Washington, Thomas Walker, William and Thomas Nelson, Robert Burwell, John Robinson, Fielding Lewis, Anthony Bacon, John Lyme, Samuel Gist, Robert Tucker, and William Walters. Dissolved in 1879.
From the description of Records, 1763-1879; (bulk 1830-1871). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19536404
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| creatorOf | Dismal Swamp Land Company. Records, 1763-1879; (bulk 1830-1871). | Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library |
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| associatedWith | College of William and Mary. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Meade, David, 1744-1838 or 9. | person |
| associatedWith | Meade, R. K. 1803-1862. | person |
| associatedWith | Walker, Thomas, 1715-1794. | person |
| associatedWith | Washington, George, 1732-1799. | person |
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| Virginia |
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| Land companies |
| Lumber trade |
| Shingle industry |
| Swamps |
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