Survey, Gersham Keyes

Containers:

Box 37, Folder 1751.04.06

Creator:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Extent:

1 pages

Scope and content:

Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

One sheet tipped into a loose paper border

Dimensions:

32 x 20 cm

Subjects:

Surveying
Land surveys
manuscript maps

Names:

Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752

Places:

Frederick County (Va.)

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