Theodorick Bland
American surveyor
About Theodorick Bland
Lived 1663 – 1700 (aged 37). Theodorick Bland was a surveyor.
Theodorick Bland (February 1663 – November 1700) was a Virginia surveyor who 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.
Biography
Bland was the oldest son of Theodorick Bland of Westover and Anna Bennett, the daughter of Governor Richard Bennett. His brothers were Richard Bland (who was the great-grandfather of Chancellor Theodorick Bland) and John Bland . 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.
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Who was Theodorick Bland?
American surveyor (1663-1700)
When was Theodorick Bland born?
Theodorick Bland was born on 1 February 1663.
When did Theodorick Bland die?
Theodorick Bland died on 1 November 1700.
What was Theodorick Bland's occupation?
Theodorick Bland was a surveyor.
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