William Byrd II
Lawyer
William Byrd II was a Virginian planter, lawyer, surveyor and writer. Born in the English colony of Virginia, Byrd was educated in London, where he practiced law. Upon his father's death, Byrd returned to Virginia in 1705. He served as a member of... Wikipedia
Born: March 28, 1674, Henrico County, VA
Died: August 26, 1744 (age 70 years), Charles City County, VA
Spouse: Maria Taylor Byrd (m. 1724–1744) and Lucy Parke (m. 1706)
Children: William Byrd III, Jane Byrd Page, Maria Byrd Carter, and more
Parents: William Byrd I
Education: Felsted School and Middle Temple