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In 18th century Virginia it was generally understood that plantations
produced a staple crop such as tobacco while farms
produced provisions such as corn, wheat, and other grains.William Nelson
wrote that his son Hugh converted one of his plantations to a farm for
growing provisions instead of tobacco. John Adams wrote in Feb. 1777: "The
Planters are those who raise Tobacco and the Farmers such as raise Wheat
&c." This distinction seems to have been normal definition in 18th century
Virginia.
HBG
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From: "Judith Bailey Gabor" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 3:32 PM
Subject: [VA-HIST] Definition of planter
>I had not previously heard the definition of a planter , i.e., owner of at
>least 20 slaves. Could someone elaborate on this or refer me elsewhere if
>this subject has been previously discussed to exhaustion?
>
> And what is the definition of a plantation? # of acres, slaves, types of
> crops........ What is the definition of a manor? British,
> royalty........
>
> "Farm" had a different meaning: "rented tract of land", as I understand
> it.
> Thanks - Judy Gabor
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