Joseph Bridger
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title:
Joseph Bridger
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Joseph Bridger emigrated to the Virginia colony from England where he became wealthy and known for supporting Governor William Berkeley and his successors. As would his namesake grandson and several other descendants, Bridger served in the House of Burgesses representing Isle of Wight County. Bridger also served in the legislature's upper house, the Virginia Governor's Council, and led troops against the rebels during Bacon's Rebellion in 1676 as well as in 1682, when he helped suppress the toba
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Virginia politician (1631–1686)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Bridger
date created:
2016-02-18T01:00:41Z
date modified:
2024-09-02T04:48:48Z
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