Fauquier, Francis, 1704?-1768

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Francis Fauquier was Lt. Governor of Virginia between 1758-1768.

From the description of Correspondence, 1758-1768. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCat record id: 26924538

Francis Fauquier (1703-3 March 1768) was a Lieutenant Governor of the colony of Virginia and served as acting governor from 1758 until his death in 1768.

From the guide to the Commission of Oyer and Terminer, 1761 August 15, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation)

Governor of Virginia (State) and economist.

From the description of Francis Fauquier papers, 1758-1764. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453571

Francis Fauquier (1703 - 3 March 1768) was a Lieutenant Governor of the colony of Virginia, and served as acting governor from 1758 until his death in 1768.

From the guide to the Gov. Francis Fauquier Land Grant to Joel Robinson, 31 Oct. 1765, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation)

Born in England, Francis Fauquier (1704?-1768) served as lieutenant governor of Virginia between 1758 and 1768. He was appointed during the French and Indian War and was involved in bringing the conflict to an end.

From the description of Governor Francis Fauquier, letter, Williamsburg, VA, to Maj. Gen. John Stanwix 1760 May 3. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCat record id: 180773914

English colonial administrator; lieutenant governor of Virginia.

From the description of Letter to Richard Bland [manuscript], 1760 July 28. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647835552

From the description of Letter : Williamsburg, to Richard Bland, 1760 July 28. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793171

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creatorOf Fauquier, Francis, 1704?-1768. Land grant, 1761 February 14, to Drew Halstead. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
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