Lunenburg County, VA

Oct 5, 20182 min read

The Early Years: The Joyce Brothers and the Reading Houses of Central Virginia

The origins of Alexander (1719-1778) and Thomas Joyce (1722-1780) of Lunenburg County, Virginia, have a dark and troublesome past. First...

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Sep 18, 20182 min read

Since the arrival of Alexander Joyce and Thomas Joyce (1722-1780) in Louisa County, Virginia, the Joyces have always had a complicated...

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Sep 15, 20182 min read

Among the most important relationships maintained by Alexander and Thomas Joyce was their friendship with Thomas Vernon. From the...

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Sep 11, 20182 min read

From the beginning, Alexander and his brother, Thomas Joyce (1722-1780), had origins in Louisa County, Virginia. Originally appearing in...

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Sep 7, 20183 min read

1. William Joass (b. abt. 1640, Banffshire, Scotland): The son of Thomas Joass, William was born in an environment of privilege. Little...

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Sep 4, 20182 min read

In the chronicles of the Joyce family, there are several unique stories that stand out. From acts of bravery displayed during the...

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Sep 2, 20182 min read

When one ponders on the origins of Thomas Joyce (1722-1780) and Alexander Joyce (1719-1778), many ideas come to mind. The imaginary of...

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