William Cabell, Jr.

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Colonel William Cabell, Jr. (March 25, 1759 – November 2, 1822) was the son of Colonel William Cabell and Margaret Jordan Cabell, born in Amherst Co., Virginia (now Nelson Co.). In 1775 William, Sr. built Union Hall, a home along the James River, which the younger William would eventually inherit in 1803.

William, Jr. was taught at home by series of private tutors — sometimes boarding at their homes — and later went on to attend Hampden-Sydney Academy from August, 1777 until April, 1779. In May, 1779 he entered the College of William & Mary — staying through September, 1780. He was treasurer of Phi Betta Kappa during this time, and it is possible he attended classes with George Wythe during this time.

See also

Wythe the Teacher

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