Dew, Thomas R. (Thomas Roderick), 1802-1846

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Thomas R. Dew was born 5 December 1802, the son of Thomas Dew and Lucy E. Gatewood Dew. Dew graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1820. He was appointed to teach political law in 1826 and in 1836 was made president of the college. He died in 1846, shortly after his marriage to Natalia Hay. A free-trader and a pro-slavery advocate, Dew's works included Lectures on the Restrictive System, Review of the Debate in the Virginia Legislature of 1831 and 1832 [later incorporated into the Pro-Slavery Argument] and Digest of the Laws, Customs, Manners, and Institutions of the Ancient and Modern Nations.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1830-1967. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 25778401

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creatorOf Tazewell family. Papers, 1756-1931. Library of Virginia
creatorOf Dew family. Papers, df 1794-1895. William & Mary Libraries
referencedIn Thomas Roderick Dew Papers, ca. 1830-1967. Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary
referencedIn Confederate States of America. Army. Virginia Infantry Regiment, 47th. Company H. Muster roll, 1864 June 30 - August 31. Library of Virginia
referencedIn Sheldon, Jacob C., f. 1826-1857. Sheldon business papers and accounts, 1826-1857. William & Mary Libraries
creatorOf Southall family. Southall family papers, 1807-1904. William & Mary Libraries
referencedIn Harrison, George B. Papers, 1821-1924. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
creatorOf Dew, Thomas R. (Thomas Roderick), 1802-1846. Papers, ca. 1830-1967. William & Mary Libraries
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Death 1846

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