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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Report from Williamsburg on June 14 detailing the increase in tithables in Prince George County, Virginia, from 1,040 in 1714 to 26,412 in the present year, with breakdowns for counties formed from it.
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IN 1714, in the large tract of country which Prince George county at that time comprehended, the levy was laid upon only 1040 tithables; and this present year, we are well informed, they amount to 26,412, which shows the vast increase, in 56 years, of 25,372 tithables. The county of Amelia contains 4903 tithables, Bedford 1772, Brunswick 3793, Charlotte 1655, Dinwiddie 2986, Halifax 1827, Lunenburg 1585, Mecklenburg 2185, Prince Edward 1620, Pittsylvania 1677; all which counties have been taken from Prince George, and the number of tithables in it amounts to 2449.
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Prince George County, Virginia
Event Date
June 14, Present Year (1770)
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increase of 25,372 tithables in 56 years; current totals: prince george 2449, amelia 4903, bedford 1772, brunswick 3793, charlotte 1655, dinwiddie 2986, halifax 1827, lunenburg 1585, mecklenburg 2185, prince edward 1620, pittsylvania 1677
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In 1714, Prince George County had 1040 tithables; this year, the area now comprising it and derived counties has 26,412 tithables, showing vast population growth as new counties were formed from the original tract.