Land Grant 1768 September 20

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. President of the Council (1768 : John Blair, Sr.)
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Land grant: John Blair, Council president, Williamsburg, to Thomas Miers for 250 acres in Nansemond County, VA.

Biographical / historical:

John Blair presided over the Council and acted as Governor of Virginia from Gov. Dinwiddie's January 1758 departure until the June 1758 arrival of Gov. Fauquier. He served the same position again, following Gov. Fauquier's death, until the arrival of Lord Botetourt. Blair was educated at the College of William and Mary and lived most of his life in Williamsburg.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2002
Arrangement:

1 item.

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