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The garden in Williamsburg belonged to John Custis IV, a tobacco plantation owner who served in Virginia's colonial legislature. He is perhaps best known as the first father-in-law of Martha ...
Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America's most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden ...
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America's most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved ...
Archaeologists have uncovered an extravagant garden that belonged to the father of a major historical figure. The garden in Williamsburg, Virginia, was that of John Custis IV, the AP reported. The ...
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America's most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners ...
Custis met his wife-to-be as an undergraduate at Virginia Tech. "I've had success on the court, and off the court. I'd say my biggest achievement is marrying my wife. I met her as a student here at ...
WASHINGTON, June 16.—Woodlawn, one of the best known of the old Virginia country places which was a gift from George Washington to Nellie Custis, was sold to-day to Miss Elizabeth M. Sharpe of ...