Adam Thorowgood
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Quick Facts
- Full name: Adam Thorowgood
- Born: July 5, 1604 (Baptism), King's Lynn, Norfolk, England
- Died: April 27, 1640, Virginia
- Parents: Rev. William Thorowgood and Ann Edwards
- Spouse(s): Sarah Otfley (married July 18, 1624)
- Children: Adam, Ann, Sarah, and Elizabeth
- Places: King's Lynn, England; Elizabeth City Shire, Virginia; Lynnhaven River, Virginia
Verified Facts
- Early Virginia colonizer and member of the House of Burgesses.
- Credited with naming Norfolk County, Virginia.
- Built the Adam Thorowgood House (ca. 1636), often cited as one of the oldest standing brick dwellings in Virginia.
Biography
Adam Thorowgood was a prominent figure in early colonial Virginia. Arriving as a young man, he amassed significant land holdings and was instrumental in the settlement of the Lynnhaven area. His descendants form an allied-family bridge into the Lawson and Atkins lines.
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- Reconcile the "oldest brick house" claim with modern architectural surveys.
Background on Wikipedia
- Adam Thorowgood on Wikipedia (external link)