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About the May Hartwell House
May Hartwell House is a historic tourist attraction located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. The institution is a significant part of Jamestown's history, with evidence from wills, deeds, land plats, patents, and court cases contributing to the knowledge base of the area. The house was originally owned by William May in 1661, and later passed on to Nicholas Meriwether in 1671. Henry Hartwell acquired the property in 1688, with archeological findings suggesting that wine bottle seals marked "HH" likely belonged to Hartwell.
In 1745, Yorktown merchant Richard Ambler purchased the property and built a mansion nearby, transforming the old Jamestown townsite into a thriving plantation. The May Hartwell House offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of Jamestown, showcasing the evolution of the area from a port city to a center of government and a prosperous plantation. Visitors can explore the ruins of the mansion and learn about the various owners who contributed to the development of the site.
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"Historic site. "Evidence from wills, deeds, land plats, patents and court cases increase the Jamestown knowledge base. When scientists digitalized two 17th-century land plats and superimposed them on a modern map of Jamestown, they positively identified a framed structure that stood near here as belonging to a series of owners, beginning with William May in 1661. By the 1660s, Jamestown had become a thriving port city, as well as serving as the colony’s center of government. Many colonists invested in town lots, as well as undeveloped land in Tidewater Virginia. William May would purchase more Jamestown acreage before bequeathing his holdings to fellow attorney Nicholas Meriwether in 1671. Meriwether also patented large holdings in several Virginia counties. In 1688, Henry Hartwell, who owned adjoining lots, acquired the Meriwether house and acreage. Although archeologists commented on the dearth of artifacts associated with the house, nearby areas yielded a number of wine bottle seals marked “HH,” which likely belonged to Hartwell. By 1745, Yorktown merchant Richard Ambler had acquired the property. He would build the nearby mansion that now stands in ruins, transforming the old Jamestown townsite into his family seat and a thriving plantation.""
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