Wyche, Virginia facts for kids
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Wyche, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Wyche, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Wyche, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Brunswick |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1500076 |
Wyche is a small, unincorporated community located in Brunswick County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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The Wyche Family in Virginia
Early History of the Wyche Family
The Wyche family has a long history in Virginia. In October 1689, a man named Henry Wyche (the elder) was mentioned in court records in Surry County. These records show that 95 acres of land were transferred from him to Robert Owens.
Henry Wyche the elder left a will in Surry County. It was written in 1712 and approved in 1714. In his will, he mentioned his children: Aillinor (Eleanor), William, George, Sarah, Henry, and James.
His son, Henry Wyche the younger, continued to acquire land. In 1722, he received official ownership of 370 acres of land. This land was located on the north side of the Meherrin River.
Land Ownership and Wills
By around 1735, the Wyche family in Virginia owned about 590 acres of land. Henry Wyche, who passed away in 1737, described his property in his will. He stated that the land he lived on, which was 590 acres, would go to his son, also named Henry Wyche. However, his wife Frances could use the plantation as long as she remained a widow.
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Henry Wyche's will, dated March 4, 1735 (which was 1736 in the modern calendar), was presented by "Frances Wych." Henry Wyche died on April 7, 1737.
What Does "Wyche" Mean?
The name "Wyche" comes from an old English word, wich. This word is a different way of saying wik. The most common meaning of wik was "dairy farm." So, the name "Wyche" might have been given to someone who worked at a dairy farm. It could also be a name for someone from a place called "Wich."
Other names that are similar include Wick, Weech, and Wice. The name is most common in certain parts of England, especially Lancashire and Cheshire.
