Fitzhugh Family – The Story of Ravensworth
WEBFitzhugh Family. The story of Ravensworth starts with William Fitzhugh, who bought the Ravensworth landgrant as a speculative investment in 1685. He is commonly referred to as William Fitzhugh (the Immigrant) to distinguish him from other Williams in the family.
Fitzhugh Family | Virginia Museum of History & Culture
WEBThe British-born William Fitzhugh (1651–1701) was among the first Virginia colonists to establish a dynasty on the land. Fitzhugh chose a rural life because it seemed the quickest way to make money; he used slaves to cultivate his 54,000 acres, which were largely in …
Fitzhugh, William (the Immigrant) (1651-1701) - The Story of …
WEBWilliam Fitzhugh was born in England in 1651, the son of a successful woolen merchant. He studied law and immigrated to Virginia about 1670-71. In 1674, he married Sarah Tucker (1663-1703+) and together they had six children. 1
Fitzhugh - Wikipedia
WEBA family with the surname of Fitzhugh were proven descendants of Acaris, son of Bardolf, a son of Odo, Count of Penthièvre who was a close relative and important ally of William the Conqueror. [3] Surname[edit] People with the name Fitzhugh include: Alice FitzHugh (c. 1448–1516), English noblewoman.
Fitzhugh Genealogy – a history of the Fitzhugh family
WEBThis website traces the history of the Fitzhugh family. At the moment the most work has been done on tracing back the Fitzhugh name, so I expect most people will be interested in this site because they are decended from Hugh (who died in around 1223) whose son was the first Fitzhugh.
George Fitzhugh (1806–1881) - Encyclopedia Virginia
WEBDec 22, 2021 · Fitzhugh was born on November 9, 1806, in Prince William County and was the son of George Fitzhugh, a physician, and Lucy Stuart Fitzhugh. The family moved to a plantation in King George County about 1812.
First Families of Virginia – The Fitzhughs - Virginia History Podcast
WEBMar 28, 2021 · The Fitzhugh family built upon William the Immigrant’s solid foundation, and became extraordinarily important figures throughout not only Virginia, but also the new Country. They married into all of the most important families, befriended all of the leading figures, and together built a lasting legacy.
Baron FitzHugh - Wikipedia
WEBRemnant of Ravensworth Castle, North Yorkshire, seat of the FitzHugh family until the 16th century. Baron FitzHugh, of Ravensworth in North Yorkshire, is an abeyant title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1321 for Sir Henry FitzHugh.
William Fitzhugh - Wikipedia
WEBBorn into the First Families of Virginia, Fitzhugh was born in King George County, Virginia, where his father owned large estates, largely acquired by his grandfather (this man's great-grandfather) before the county's creation.
William Fitzhugh - U.S. National Park Service
WEBWilliam Fitzhugh. Scion of a prosperous and powerful Virginia family, William was born in 1741, the only son of Henry and Lucy Carter Fitzhugh. His father died before William's second birthday, leaving him the young heir of a vast fortune.
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