In recognition of the Semiquincentennial of America’s Independence on July 4, 2026, the Thomas Rodney Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution continues its yearlong celebration to honor our patriot ancestors. During the weeks and months leading to America’s 250th Birthday, chapter members are spotlighting the service of our Revolutionary War Ancestors. This week, we honor the service of Robert Bland, Revolutionary Ancestor of chapter member Nan McGahey Baker.
Robert Bland assisted in establishing American Independence while performing duties in the Civil Service in Loudon County, Virginia and Camden District, South Carolina. He served as a Constable in Loudon County, Virginia, during the American Revolution.
The proof of Robert Bland’s service is recorded in the Virginia County Court Records, Tithables, Loudoun Co, Virginia, 1775-1781, Volume 3, by Ruth and Sam Sparacio. His service as a constable is documented in the records containing, sheriff’s accounts, lists of insolvents, constable’s accounts, and marriage bonds. In seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Virginia, the term “tithable” referred to a person who paid (or for whom someone else paid) one of the taxes imposed by the General Assembly for the support of civil government in the colony.
Robert was born in March 8, 1732, in Prince William County, VA. On April 10, 1757, he married Ann Wormley in Fairfax County, VA. He died on March 27, 1787, in Edgefield County, Ninety-Six District, SC.
