The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volume 4Philip Alexander Bruce, William Glover Stanard Virginia Historical Society., 1897 - Virginia |
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... appears to be on record , but the inventory of the personal estate of Thomas Jordan , dated January 5 , 1685 , is on record . The total value is 57,342 lbs to- bacco , and among the items given are an “ unfixt clock , ' a pair of very ...
... appears to be on record , but the inventory of the personal estate of Thomas Jordan , dated January 5 , 1685 , is on record . The total value is 57,342 lbs to- bacco , and among the items given are an “ unfixt clock , ' a pair of very ...
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... appears to have removed from Charles City soon after this date , for he was living in Henrico in 1678. In the levy for that year he is assessed with seven tithables . On November 15 , Article 11th . That by reason of the violation & 10 ...
... appears to have removed from Charles City soon after this date , for he was living in Henrico in 1678. In the levy for that year he is assessed with seven tithables . On November 15 , Article 11th . That by reason of the violation & 10 ...
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... w ' sufficient suertyes for his good behavior and to appear at yo next Quarter Court . At this court Capt : Samuel Mathewes moved to have license and permission granted unto him to goe into ye Bay 26 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE .
... w ' sufficient suertyes for his good behavior and to appear at yo next Quarter Court . At this court Capt : Samuel Mathewes moved to have license and permission granted unto him to goe into ye Bay 26 VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE .
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... appears to us to stand thus : On the part of Virginia . There were 2 positive evidences of good fame to the place and name of Wyanoke Creek . Ist . 2nd . Several evidences corroborating the Indian's account . The Indians having bought ...
... appears to us to stand thus : On the part of Virginia . There were 2 positive evidences of good fame to the place and name of Wyanoke Creek . Ist . 2nd . Several evidences corroborating the Indian's account . The Indians having bought ...
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... appears to agree verry near with the Carolina grant , whereas Nottoway River appears to be * 30 to ye Northward of it . On the part of Carolina- Ist . They have no evidence that speaks to the name of Wico- con Creek at the time of theyr ...
... appears to agree verry near with the Carolina grant , whereas Nottoway River appears to be * 30 to ye Northward of it . On the part of Carolina- Ist . They have no evidence that speaks to the name of Wico- con Creek at the time of theyr ...
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