A Guide to the James Semple, property description and plot plan, William Finnie property, 1809 July 29 James Semple, property description and plot plan, William Finnie property MS 2001.7

A Guide to the James Semple, property description and plot plan, William Finnie property, 1809 July 29

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 2001.7

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Repository

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

Manuscript Number

MS 2001.7

Title

James Semple, property description and plot plan, William Finnie property 1809 July 29

Physical Characteristics

1 item.

Creator

Semple, James, b. 1768

Location

On site.

Language

English

Abstract

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

James Semple, property description and plot plan, William Finnie property, Manuscript #MS 2001.7, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2001

Biographical/Historical Information

James Semple; son of Rev. James Semple, rector of St. Peter's Church. Born in James City County on 7 September 1768; educated at The College of William and Mary; Visitor, The College of William and Mary, 1803; member of General Assembly; Professor of Law, The College of William and Mary; Judge of the General Court.

Scope and Content

Document signed by James Semple, with a detailed description of land for sale in Williamsburg, and a sketch of the buildings on the lot. Houses were originally erected on the land by Dr. Pasteur. The property is currently known as the William Finnie property, 506 E. Francis St. Mentions Mr. Bassett's land.