A Guide to the Land Grant to Ambrose Gatewood, 1773 June 15 Land Grant to Ambrose Gatewood MS 1973.1.1 1X

A Guide to the Land Grant to Ambrose Gatewood, 1773 June 15

A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1973.1.1 1X

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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Repository

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Manuscript Number

MS 1973.1.1 1X

Title

Land Grant to Ambrose Gatewood 1773 June 15

Physical Characteristics

1 item.

Creator

Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809

Location

On site.

Language

English

Abstract

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Land Grant to Ambrose Gatewood, Manuscript #MS 1973.1.1 1X, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Gift, 1973

Biographical/Historical Information

Lord Dunmore was the British governor of the Virginia Colony, from September 25, 1771 until his departure to New York on New Years Eve, 1776.

Scope and Content

Gov. Dunmore grants Gatewood 318 acres of land in Amherst County {Va.} along the Buffalo River. Cost of grant is 35 shillings silver ; endorsement illegible.

Arrangement

1 item.

Index Terms

Persons:

Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809
Gatewood, Ambrose

Subjects:

Land grants - Virginia - Amherst County

Geographical Names:

Amherst County (Va.) - History - 18th century

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Amherst County (Va.) - History - 18th century