William & Mary was founded in 1693, Washington & Lee in 1749  and Hampton- Sydney in 1775.  Before they went to "college" I believe.most children of well to do families were tutored in their homes. 


Isabel



-----Original Message-----
From: barbara peterson <[log in to unmask]>
To: VA-ROOTS <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 5:58 pm
Subject: Re: Education in 18th Century Va


Does anyone have any idea about education in 18th century Va?
I am interested in where a person would have been educated and where and when 
they would have acquired a "higher" education.

Evidently one of my ancestors was well educated. In his will he provided for the 
college education of his youngest son. His other children attended college.

He was born ab 1760 in Va and died in Jackson County Ga in 1838. 

His married a Gathright and his children married into the Bacon and Hood 
families. I understand these are old Va names.

Any help would be appreciated.





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