Where is Doghams plantation
“Re: WHERE IS DOGHAMS PLANTATION?
Posted by: D Briggs (ID *****2359) Date: June 27, 2003 at 13:14:11
In Reply to: WHERE IS DOGHAMS PLANTATION? by Mary Neely of 236
Just to add what Charles wrote. The Route out of Richmond is Route 5 which runs parallel to the James River. The following information came from the Virginia Cavalcade which is devoted to the history of Virginia.
"Royall's last and largest patent, issued in 1642, was for 600 acres in Charles City County and was located on the banks of the James above "Shirley Hundred". This tract, long known as "Doghams", became the home of one branch of the Royall family, and it remained in their possession for 277 years. Since 1919, the estate, now "Riverview Farm", has been in other hands. Those who acquired the property at that time laid out handsome formal gardens, and these have been maintained and improved by the present owners. The tulip beds there, as well as the ancient boxwood planted by one of the Royalls, have attracted particular attention. Many visitors have admired these floral features annually during Garden Week."
-"Virginia Cavalcade", Spring 1956
The Royalls at one time owned property on Shirley Hundred and Turkey Island just east of Doghams and across the river on Bermuda Hundred. If you really want to be steeped in history you can stay at Edgewood Plantation which is now a Bed and Breakfast and just across Route 5 from Royall ancestral lands. Their website is www.edgewoodplantation.com
Re: WHERE IS DOGHAMS PLANTATION?
Posted by: Charles Royall (ID *****9785) Date: February 07, 2003 at 18:12:08
In Reply to: WHERE IS DOGHAMS PLANTATION? by Mary Neely of 236
Location of Doghams. Go from Richmond towards Jamestown, after passing through Charles City it will be on the right side of the hiway about 10 miles from Charles City. There are stone pillars with a iron frame across the top of the pillars and gravel driveway with the name of Dogham onthe iron frame across the top. House can not be seen from the gate or road. go down drive about 1/4 mile. In front of the house is a small parking area. When parked look to the left. About 100 yards and just inside the trees and overgrowth is the Royall Cemetery. No one can block your right to go to the cemetery. The last time I was there 15 years ago the cemetery was badly overgrown and most markers were broken and strewn about.
The next place to Doghams on the same side of the hiway is Shirley Hundreds. It is a trourist place with tours.
It borders on the Royall land. If you see the sign and entrance to Shirley Hundreds you have just passed Doghams.
The woman who owned the place was ill and not expected to live and her children had no intrest in keeping the place according to the housekeeper. Inside the home hanging on the wall was the orignal charter from King James to Joseph Royall. The home is all orignal except for 1 small part that was added on some 75 years later. The home was built in late 1600's.
Charlie Royall
San Angelo, TX.
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The cited information was sourced from Website / URL published in http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/o/w/James-L-Bowman/GENE5-0047.htmlPosted by: D Briggs (ID *****2359) Date: June 27, 2003 at 13:14:11
In Reply to: WHERE IS DOGHAMS PLANTATION? by Mary Neely of 236
Just to add what Charles wrote. The Route out of Richmond is Route 5 which runs parallel to the James River. The following information came from the Virginia Cavalcade which is devoted to the history of Virginia.
"Royall's last and largest patent, issued in 1642, was for 600 acres in Charles City County and was located on the banks of the James above "Shirley Hundred". This tract, long known as "Doghams", became the home of one branch of the Royall family, and it remained in their possession for 277 years. Since 1919, the estate, now "Riverview Farm", has been in other hands. Those who acquired the property at that time laid out handsome formal gardens, and these have been maintained and improved by the present owners. The tulip beds there, as well as the ancient boxwood planted by one of the Royalls, have attracted particular attention. Many visitors have admired these floral features annually during Garden Week."
-"Virginia Cavalcade", Spring 1956
The Royalls at one time owned property on Shirley Hundred and Turkey Island just east of Doghams and across the river on Bermuda Hundred. If you really want to be steeped in history you can stay at Edgewood Plantation which is now a Bed and Breakfast and just across Route 5 from Royall ancestral lands. Their website is www.edgewoodplantation.com
Re: WHERE IS DOGHAMS PLANTATION?
Posted by: Charles Royall (ID *****9785) Date: February 07, 2003 at 18:12:08
In Reply to: WHERE IS DOGHAMS PLANTATION? by Mary Neely of 236
Location of Doghams. Go from Richmond towards Jamestown, after passing through Charles City it will be on the right side of the hiway about 10 miles from Charles City. There are stone pillars with a iron frame across the top of the pillars and gravel driveway with the name of Dogham onthe iron frame across the top. House can not be seen from the gate or road. go down drive about 1/4 mile. In front of the house is a small parking area. When parked look to the left. About 100 yards and just inside the trees and overgrowth is the Royall Cemetery. No one can block your right to go to the cemetery. The last time I was there 15 years ago the cemetery was badly overgrown and most markers were broken and strewn about.
The next place to Doghams on the same side of the hiway is Shirley Hundreds. It is a trourist place with tours.
It borders on the Royall land. If you see the sign and entrance to Shirley Hundreds you have just passed Doghams.
The woman who owned the place was ill and not expected to live and her children had no intrest in keeping the place according to the housekeeper. Inside the home hanging on the wall was the orignal charter from King James to Joseph Royall. The home is all orignal except for 1 small part that was added on some 75 years later. The home was built in late 1600's.
Charlie Royall
San Angelo, TX.
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