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History of Isle of Wight County VirginiaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: Our database does not include an historic photo for Isle of Wight County Virginia, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:The Biography of Samuel Hardy Samuel Hardy, statesman, was born in Isle of Wight county, Va., in 1758; son of Richard Hardy, and a direct descendant from George Hardy who represented Isle of Wight county in the Virginia house of burgesses, 1642-52. Samuel was educated at William and Mary college and began the practice of law in 1781. He was a member of the executive council that year, and subsequently a member of the house of delegates, and lieutenant-governor of the state. He was a delegate to the continental congress, 1783-85; advocated more liberal salaries to U.S. ministers ans secretaries abroad, and in May, 1784, proposed to congress the sending of Thomas Jefferson to Europe to assist John Adams and Benjamin Franklin in negotiating treaties of commerce. A county in Virginia was named for him. He died in New York city, while in attendance as a delegate to congress, in October, 1785. Local History and Genealogy Links:
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