|
|
Showing 1 - 25 of
86 matches in All Departments
Shortly after William Penn was granted the tract of land known as
Pennsylvania by King Charles II in 1680, he began offering 'rights'
to a set number of acres for investors. These 'rights' were
generally offered in lots of 5,000 acres, but 'rights' for smaller
tracts were allowed, the minimum purchase size being 250 acres. The
purchaser would receive a warrant in exchange for his money. This
warrant provided proof of his right to select a tract of land of
specific size, not already claimed, once he arrived in America.
Once suitable land was located, the purchaser then applied to the
Surveyor General for a survey, which once completed enabled the
purchaser to apply for a patent, when he could afford the fee.
Originally published as Volume XIX of the Second Series of the
Pennsylvania Archives in 1893, this work contains the Minutes of
the Board of Property beginning with Book C, which is believed to
be the earliest legible collection of property records, and
continuing on through Book I. Covering the time frame from March
13, 1687 through March 30, 1732, this 2 volume set is essential for
anyone wishing to research early Pennsylvania genealogy. For each
property the board assesses in these records, a history of the
tract is given, providing a considerable amount of genealogical
information about the family who owned the land. The original
surname index has been included.
|
|
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
