Richard Taliaferro
Illustration — Coat of Arms of Richard Taliaferro Richard Taliaferro (c. 1705–1779) was a colonial architect and builder in Williamsburg, Virginia, in what is now the United States. Among his works is Wythe House, a Georgian-style building that was built in 1750 or 1755.
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Richard Taliaferro
- Died
- 1779
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- United States
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- architect
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Illustration — Coat of Arms of Richard Taliaferro Richard Taliaferro (c. 1705–1779) was a colonial architect and builder in Williamsburg, Virginia, in what is now the United States. Among his works is Wythe House, a Georgian-style building that was built in 1750 or 1755.
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It was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1970. Other works were public buildings, including the Governor's Palace, the Capitol, and the President's House at the College of William & Mary. Richard Taliaferro was born about 1705 in England, the Taliaferros, who had settled in Virginia in the early 17th century from London. He lived most of his adult life at his plantation, Powhatan, in James City County outside Williamsburg. Taliaferro built the Wythe House in Williamsburg for his daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband, George Wythe. I give and desire my house and lotts in the city of Williamsburg situate on the west side of Palace Street, and on the North side of the Church yard, to my son-in-law Mr. George Wythe and his wife, my daughter Elizabeth during their lives..and I do hereby constitute and appoint my Son-in-law the said George Wythe and my said son Richard Taliaferro Executors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made." Taliaferro died on 3 July 1779 at the age of 74 "with the gout in his head".
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1705
Richard Taliaferro was born on 1 January 1709.
1779
Richard Taliaferro died on 1 January 1779.
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- 1.Wythe House, two photos
- 2.National Park Service. Wythe House. National Historic Landmark summary listing.
- 3.James Dillon. Accompanying two photos, exterior, from 1974. National Park Service and NHLS url. October 9, 1974.
- 4.George Wythe, including mention of Richard Taliaferro having built the house in 1755.
- 5.Taliaferro Times
- 6.Find-a-Grave: Richard "the Immigrant" Taliaferro. Accessed 4 February 2022.
- 7.Virginia Gazette (DN) 3 July 1779
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The authorities additionally record the heading Richard Talliaferro. One child is recorded: Richard Taliaferro.
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