John Syme (1710-1732)

Col. John Syme, of "Studley Plantation" Hanover Co., Virginia

Family
Notes / Biography Associated Houses References
He was described as, "a travelled gentleman of rank and fortune, whose name (was) still freshly remembered from the delicious, tender, white-rind, red-meated watermelon which he brought to this country from the shores of the Mediterranean, and which (was) still called Syme's melon". 

Spouse

Sarah (Winston) Henry

Mrs Sarah (Winston) Syme, Henry

1709-1784

Children

John Syme

Col. John Syme, of "Rocky Mills" State Senator from Hanover Co., Virginia

1729-1805

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Planters Politicians
Historic Families of Kentucky, With Special Reference to Stocks Immediately Derived from the Valley of Virginia (1889) by Thomas Marshal Green