Compiled by Sara E. Lewis
From an index to the Virginia Gazette, produced in 1950 by Lester J. Cappon and Stella F. Duff of the Institute of Early American History and Culture (Omohundro Institute) with additional Gloucester material not captured by the indexers. Kingston Parish (Mathews) was part of Gloucester County when the Virginia Gazette was published in Williamsburg. Occasional posts about world and local events that captured the bloggers fancy are included to put local listings in context. Please review primary source material before citing.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

August 7, 1752 - Muddie, Miller

Cleared Outwards in York River.

July 30. Sloop Little Harry, James Muddie, from Barbadoes, with 1753 Bushels of Indian Corn, 100 Barrels of Pork, 6100 Shingles, a Cask of Bacon Hams.
July 31. Snow Black Prince, William Miller, for Bristol, with 100 Barrels of Tar, and one Barrel of Rum.