Gov. Thomas Jefferson Land Grant to James Lyon 1781 April 10

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Virginia. Governor (1779-1781 : Jefferson)
Abstract:
Land Grant
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Governor Jefferson grants Lyon 153 acres of land in Henry County, Va., on Russell's Creek. Bordered by lands owned by Mr. {?} Parr, Mr. {?} Walton, and Paletiah Shelton. Signed by John Harvie.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743-4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States(1801–1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States.Jefferson served as governor of Virginia from 1779–1781. As governor, he oversaw the transfer of the state capitol from Williamsburg to the more central location of Richmond in 1780.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1931.
Physical description:
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Indexed terms

Subjects:
Land grants - Virginia - Henry County