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[[File:Mann_Page_II_of_Virginia_Charles_Bridges.jpeg|thumb|Mann_Page_II_of_Virginia_Charles_Bridges]] [[file:Pocahontas_by_Simon_van_de_Passe_1616.jpg|right|thumb|Pocahontas_by_Simon_van_de_Passe_1616]] [[file:James_Blair.jpg|right|thumb|James_Blair]] [[file:Robert_Bolling.jpg|thumb|Robert_Bolling]] [[file:Landon_Carter_I.jpg|thumb|Landon_Carter_I]] [[file:Robert_Carter_I,_Portrait_at_Shirley_Plantation.png|thumb|Robert_Carter_I,_Portrait_at_Shirley_Plantation]] [[file:Robertcarteriii.jpg|thumb|Robertcarteriii]] '''First Families of Virginia'''

The '''First Families of Virginia''' (FFV) were the families in [[Colonial Virginia]] who were socially prominent and wealthy, but not necessarily the earliest settlers. They descended from English colonists who primarily settled at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] in the early 17th century. These families often traced their lineage back to the English gentry and were influential in the political, economic, and social life of the [[Colony of Virginia]].

==History==
The concept of the First Families of Virginia originated in the 19th century, but the families themselves were established much earlier. Many of these families were part of the [[Virginia Company]], which was responsible for the establishment of the [[Jamestown Colony]] in 1607. Over time, they acquired large tracts of land and became the leading planters in the colony.

==Notable Families==
Some of the most notable First Families of Virginia include:

* The [[Washington family|Washingtons]]
* The [[Lee family|Lees]]
* The [[Carter family|Carters]]
* The [[Randolph family|Randolphs]]
* The [[Harrison family|Harrisons]]

These families intermarried frequently, creating a tightly-knit social network that dominated Virginia's political and economic life.

==Influence==
The First Families of Virginia played a significant role in the development of the colony and later the state of Virginia. They were instrumental in the establishment of the [[House of Burgesses]], the first legislative assembly in the American colonies. Many members of these families were also involved in the [[American Revolution]] and the founding of the United States.

==Legacy==
The legacy of the First Families of Virginia is still evident today. Many of their descendants continue to be prominent in Virginia society. The [[Society of the Cincinnati]] and the [[Order of the First Families of Virginia]] are organizations that celebrate the heritage of these early settlers.

==Related Pages==
* [[Colonial Virginia]]
* [[Jamestown, Virginia]]
* [[Virginia Company]]
* [[House of Burgesses]]
* [[American Revolution]]
* [[Society of the Cincinnati]]
* [[Order of the First Families of Virginia]]

[[Category:History of Virginia]]
[[Category:American gentry]]
[[Category:Colonial United States (British)]]

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