Westmoreland County (Va.) Deed of Bargain and Sale and Dedimus, James Dodd and Wife to John Rieusset, 1794 July 29

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Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
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Summary

Creator:
Westmoreland County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Westmoreland County (Va.) Deed of Bargain and Sale and Dedimus, James Dodd and Wife to John Rieusset, 1794 July 29. The deed documents the sale of 130 acres of land and appurtenances in the White Oak Swamp, Washington Parish.

Also included is a writ of dedimus granting county justices William Nelson, Archibald Campbell, and William Monroe the right to act for Patty Dodd in acknowledging the deed, to save her the inconvenience of traveling to the courthouse.

Biographical / historical:

Westmoreland County was formed in 1653 from Northumberland County. Part of King George County was added in 1777.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 39918aa.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
4 p.