William Byrd III
William Byrd III | |
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Portrait of Byrd by John Hesselius | |
| Born | September 6, 1728 |
| Died | January 1/2, 1777 (aged 48) Charles City, Virginia |
| Resting place | Westover Church |
| Education | Middle Temple |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse(s) |
Elizabeth Hill Carter
(m. 1748; died 1760)Mary Willing |
| Children | 15 |
| Parent(s) | William Byrd II Maria Taylor Byrd |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Virginia |
| Branch | Virginia Provincial Forces |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Second Virginia Regiment |
| Conflicts | French and Indian War |
Colonel William Byrd III (September 6, 1728 – January 1/2, 1777) was an American planter, politician and military officer who was a member of the House of Burgesses.