The James River was the main waterway of Colonial Virginia, used
for commerce and transportation. The influential planters built
their stately homes near this river and her tributaries. The
earliest towns were founded on her shores. We have a map, at the
right, (also found at
http://www.vanderfordfamily.com/images/jamestownmap.jpg) that
shows the path of the James. When you view this map, you will
instantly see why the tributaries of the James were called
"curles" -- they scrolled and twisted across the landscape. The
legend on the map says 'Map of the Curles of the James in
Henrico County, Virginia with Jordans, Cockes and Related
Familes.' We will be collecting and researching the profiles
belonging to these related famiies: Families include (but not
limited to) Plantations include (but not limited to) - Berkeley
Hundred