Thomas Bouldin and his young family undertook a long and arduous journey from Maryland to Virginia to occupy the land he received in a grant from King George II of 970 acres. He built the 2nd framed house ever constructed in Virginia and expanded his landholdings until he had reached a position of wealth and prominence in the territory. He was appointed the first sheriff of Lunenburg County, served several terms, ascended to the Bench of the County Court and served as Justice from 1749 to 1759. He played an active role in the French and Indian War between 1753 and 1768. In 1773 he was commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel in the militia of Charlotte County. His son Wood was a Major in the Revolution, and Thomas, an Ensign. Two of Wood's sons were elected to Congress and Wood's wife, Joanna Tyler, was the aunt of President John Tyler. His great-grandson, Powhatan Bouldin was the distinguished author of "The Old Trunk", which chronicles the lives of Colonel Bouldin, his family, friends and associates in colonial times in and about Charlotte County. He is buried there at "Golden Hills" near the old homeplace, along with numerous children and descendents. 101

The account of John Nelson in court session dated 25 February 1734 revealed that Thomas paid off his debt of one shilling. On 21 Feb.1737 in Cecil County, Thomas acknowledged that he had never received any goods, chattels, rights or credits from his mother-in-law Jane (Wood) Clark’s estate in Barbados. Thomas Bouldin sold one tract called Bristol to William Dames on 29 May 1744, and another parcel called Bouldings Rest to Thomas Beetle [sic] on 11 October 1744. That same day, he and Thomas Beetle and their respective wives Ann and Elizabeth sold land to Dorothy Patton 107 acres. After he settled his family at their new homestead called Golden Hills near Drakes Branch in Charlotte County, Virginia, he served the Revolutionary War cause with distinction. 101