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William Fairfax

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1691

William Fairfax was born in England

1732

William Fairfax ended his service as collector of customs in Boston

Other events that happened on or around 1732

1746

George Fairfax accompanied the survey party that established the Fairfax line and placed the Fairfax Stone

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1748

George Washington arrived in Morgan County to survey land for Lord Fairfax

1754

William Fairfax commanded the Alexandria volunteers against the French and Indians in the Shenandoah valley

Other events that happened on or around 1754

Sep 03, 1757

William Fairfax died in Belvoir


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