Wormsloe Historic Site....... The home site of Jones Wormslow. Sheltered by live oak trees and Spanish moss, this road takes you to the ruins of Wormsloe Estate. Jones & family were original settlers in Georgia, arriving in Savannah with James Oglethorpe on February 1, 1733. He was a middle class carpenter in England. When he came to Georgia his new roles were: constable, physician, surveyor, Indian Agent, soldier, member of the royal council, treasurer, senior justice of the providence. Wormslow was also know for his horticulture efforts.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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