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| | Thomas, Lord Fairfax, and the Northern Neck |
 | | Fairfax, Thomas, 6th lord and baron of Cameron, was the friend and patron of George Washington's early life, born in Leeds Castle, Kent, England, 169-3?; died at his seat at "Greenway Court", Frederick County, Virginia, December 12, 1781; son of Thomas, Lord Fairfax of Cameron, and of Catharine, daughter of Lord Culpeper. |
 | | The lands of Lord Fairfax were originally granted by King Charles II on September18, 1649 while he was in exile in France. |
 | | On February 25, 1673 a new charter was given to Thomas Lord Culpeper and Henry Earl of Arlington. |
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