Benjamin Harrison Land Grant 1784 September 16

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 (1781-1784 : Harrison)
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Land grant, 1784 September 16, from Benjamin Harrison to Charles Gresham. Grants 920 ac res of land in Pittsylvania County, Va., at the branches of the Stinking and Bannister rivers, bordering the Charles River and adjoining the properties of Joseph Roberts, {William} Tunstall, {?} Pope, {?} Hawkin.

Biographical / historical:

Benjamin Harrison, V (April 5, 1726 – April 24, 1791) was an American planter and revolutionary leader from Charles City County, Virginia. Educated at the College of William and Mary, Harrison went on to become a representative for Surry County, Virginia (1756 - 1758) and Charles City County (1766 - 1776) to the House of Burgesses. He was a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1777, signed the Declaration of Independence, and was Governor of Virginia from 1781 to 1784.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1982
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.