Bacon rebelled against Governor Berkeley (pronounced Barkely) when Berkeley wouldn’t take a stand against First Nations People that were upset and defended their encroached upon land next to the Appalachian mountains when indentured servants and slaves (both English and African Americans) were wanting the land that was promised to them after working for the planters (like Arthur Allen, owner of the property seen in this video) which they were contracted under. Bacon and his followers garrisoned Allen’s property. Allen was a supporter of Governor Berkeley and was later made Captain. For three months, Bacon and his rebels plundered the occupied residence, setting fire to the governor’s house, along with the town church. Bacon later succumbed to illness, and died, never having owned land.
New to your channel as of last week and really enjoying it. I have deep Virginia roots on both parents' sides of my family and love the colonial period and how it ties to English history. My dad's Northams were from the eastern shore (like the governor's) and my mother's Hastings' were from Henrico Co. Both progenitors were indentured servants - dads' to Captain Stringer of Northampton/Accomac Cos and mom's to planter Richard Cocke Sr of Bremo, Malvern Hills, and The Curles. Thanks for all the hard work and keep up the good work!!!
Yes, your roots do run deep into Virginia history. You would probably like some of the videos I’ve done in Fluvanna since your mom has a connection to the Cocke’s. Thanks for watching!
Arthur Allen had another Virginia home, Claremont Manor, in nearby Claremont.
Arthur Allen was my Great Great Great Great Grandfather!
I think you're missing a few greats. My research showed him as my 10th great grandfather. He was born over 400 years ago.
Yours too? Hello cousin!
My 9th great grandfather according to ancestry (Arthur Allen)
The Chesapeake bay is not close by it's the James river.
Bacon rebelled against Governor Berkeley (pronounced Barkely) when Berkeley wouldn’t take a stand against First Nations People that were upset and defended their encroached upon land next to the Appalachian mountains when indentured servants and slaves (both English and African Americans) were wanting the land that was promised to them after working for the planters (like Arthur Allen, owner of the property seen in this video) which they were contracted under. Bacon and his followers garrisoned Allen’s property. Allen was a supporter of Governor Berkeley and was later made Captain. For three months, Bacon and his rebels plundered the occupied residence, setting fire to the governor’s house, along with the town church. Bacon later succumbed to illness, and died, never having owned land.
Have you driven past it at night? The lights in the house would randomly blink, making it look haunted.
Bacon's Castle is the not, "The oldest brick building in Virginia." It is, "The oldest Brick Dwelling in North America."
New to your channel as of last week and really enjoying it. I have deep Virginia roots on both parents' sides of my family and love the colonial period and how it ties to English history. My dad's Northams were from the eastern shore (like the governor's) and my mother's Hastings' were from Henrico Co. Both progenitors were indentured servants - dads' to Captain Stringer of Northampton/Accomac Cos and mom's to planter Richard Cocke Sr of Bremo, Malvern Hills, and The Curles. Thanks for all the hard work and keep up the good work!!!
Yes, your roots do run deep into Virginia history. You would probably like some of the videos I’ve done in Fluvanna since your mom has a connection to the Cocke’s. Thanks for watching!
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