Hi - there is a report in the Virginia Historical Inventory that might be related: http://image.vtls.com/VHI/html/27/0240.html Tombstone inscriptions include one for George Brent's oldest daughter - several other names are Welsh. To search the database go to http://eagle.vsla.edu/vhi Try a keyword search on catholic church (32 hits) Elizabeth > > According to the marker in place, the ruins of the first Catholic Church in > Virginia, which I believe was built in the 17th Century, are on the side of > U.S. 1 near Aquia. The outline of the church foundation is still in place. > > I am aware of the Catholic faith of the Brent family. I have always felt that > several of the other early families who were related to the Brents may have > been secret Catholic adherents before and perhaps after coming to Virginia. > > Bill Russell > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions > at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html > -- Elizabeth Roderick email ([log in to unmask]) Director, Digital Library Program email ([log in to unmask]) The Library of Virginia phone (804) 692-3761 800 E. Broad Street fax (804) 692-3771 Richmond, VA 23219 ***************************************************** http://www.lva.lib.va.us The LVA Digital Library Program ***************************************************** To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html