Adam Thorowgood

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.

Family Stories and Recollections

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Sources

• A Long Time Ago: A History of the Atkins-Paynter and Allied Families

Research Questions

• Reconcile the "oldest brick house" claim with modern architectural surveys.

Background on Wikipedia

• Adam Thorowgood on Wikipedia (external link)