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This succinct work captures the milestones and celebrities of Fredericksburg essentially from the time of the Fredericksburg land grant in 1671 through the Civil War. Genealogists will delight in a number of choice source records, such as a list (with map) of the original purchasers of lots in Fredericksburg, a list of colonial Free Masons from Fredericksburg, a record of Revolutionary associators from the town, and a score of biographical and genealogical sketches of Fredericksburg notables.