History of southwest Virginia, 1746-1786, Washington County, 1777-1870 | ||
MAJOR ANTHONY BLEDSOE.
Born in Augusta county. Member of the County Court of Botetourt, Fincastle
and Washington counties. Officer in the militia of Fincastle and
Washington counties. Built Bledsoe's Fort. Represented Washington
county in the General Assembly 1777-1778. Commanded Christian's army
749
Lick, near Nashville, Tennessee, where he was killed by the Indians.
History of southwest Virginia, 1746-1786, Washington County, 1777-1870 | ||