General Notes

Was the first Sheriff of Lunenburg County, Virginia. Thomas and his young family undertook a long and arduous journey from Maryland to Virginia to occupy the land he received in a grant from King George II of 970 acres. He built the 2nd framed house ever constructed in Virginia and expanded his lanholdings until he had reached a position of wealth and prominence in the territory. He was appointed the first sheriff of Lunenburg County, seved several terms, ascended to Bench  of the County Court and served as Justice from 1749 to 1759. He played an active role in the French and Indian War between 1753 and 1768. In 1773 he was commisioned a Lieutenant Colonel in the militia of Charlotte County.  His son Wood was a Major in the Revolution, and Thomas, An Ensign.  Two of Wood's sons were elected to Congress and Wood's  wife, Joanna Tyler, was the aunt of President John Tyler. His Great - grandson, Powhatan Bouldin was the Distinguished author of "The Old Trunk" which chronicles the lives of Colonel Bouldin, his family, friends and associates in colonial times in about Charlotte County. He is buried there a "Golden Hills" near the old homeplace, along with numerous children and descendents.