Plantations in Virginia 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 in 18th century Virginia. HBG ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Philip Adams" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 10:43 AM Subject: [VA-HIST] land definitions > Texas > Ranch = >1,000 acres > Farms = <1,000 acres > Plantation we will have to consult the Virginians. > > John Philip Adams > Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sandy Sellers > Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 9:31 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: VCRP > > Thank you Dr. Kulka, Dr. Williams...I have just ventured into Virginia > history > other than class room directed subjects, so VCRP is unfamiliar to me. I > did > a > search of VCRP and reading between the lines, was told VCRP is a website. > Would you share the URL address? > > Also, is there a definitation of plantation? California designates land > owned of > 1/4 acre is a "ranch". Our ancestors were VA colonials and gathered land > with gusto according to the land deed/grants. > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.31/1031 - Release Date: > 9/26/2007 12:12 PM > >