My antecedents were: Walter Chiles, born in England, emigraated to VA 1637 or 1638. Represented Charles City in the House of Burgesses 1642-43.
Colonel Walter Chiles, son of preceding, represented James County in the House of Burgesses, and so on and on.
Don’t want to get too boring here—LOL!
Not boring at all!
:-)
My ancestor (9great-grandfather) was also in the House of Burgesses during that time! Richard Cocke, 1632, Henrico Co. His grandson, Thomas, was also a member of the House of Burgesses from Henrico Co., 1698. Thomas’ father, Thomas, was Justice, Sheriff, and Coroner of Henrico Co. (1680).