History

As originally established by the House of Burgesses from Northumberland County, Virginia in 1653, the territory of Westmoreland County encompassed much of what later became the various counties and cities of Northern Virginia, including the city of Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Prince William County. These remained Westmoreland until 1664, when Stafford County, Virginia was formed.

Westmoreland County was the birthplace of George Washington, the first President of the United States (at the former settlement of Bridges Creek, Virginia); James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States; and General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate armies.
Source: Wikipedia

Modern Day Adjacent Counties

Westmoreland County is bordered by Northumberland, Richmond, Essex and
King George counties as well as Charles and St. Mary's counties in Maryland.

Gleanings From

Table of contents:

• Westmoreland Co., VA - Court Records
  • 1721 Administration - William & Rachel Reives for Thomas Watson Estate
  • 1721 Apprenticeship - Margarett Turner to Wm Reives
  • 1732 Case - Rachell Reeves vs. Thomas Jewell
• Westmoreland Co., VA - Reeves Chronology