I show RC Nicholas dying in 1786. I also show his son George Nicholas, Col., who is born in 1755. Are there others? Can someone show who his and his wife, Mary Smith's offspring and his descendants are? John Philip Adams -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lonny J. Watro Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 2:32 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Great/Important 18th Century Virginian Robert Carter Nicholas (1728-1780), first Treasurer of Virginia. Some call him a fence sitter. Yet those who favored Revolution camed to him to ask for a day of prayer in the House of Burgess after the Battle of Lexington and Concord in 1775. I have read that some felt he was somewhat of a peace keeper between the two factions. I have also read he never really wanted war with the Crown. There was some old Wm & Mary Quarterly that I can't locate right now that claimed his wife Anne Cary Nicholas smuggled some important papers acrossed British lines for him when he was ill and near death at their Hanover County plantation home, Retreat. I do not know if this is true or not. Lonny Watro ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brent Tarter" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 8:20 AM Subject: Great/Important 18th Century Virginian The last two weeks we have had some discussions about the greatest or most important Virginians of the 19th and 20th centuries. This week let's think about the 18th century, including other people than George Washington who might very well run away with the prize. Brent Tarter The Library of Virginia [log in to unmask] Visit the Library of Virginia's web site at http://www.lva.lib.va.us To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html