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Land grant in New Castle County to Henry Ward from the Land Commissioners of Pennsylvania Colony, 1684 december 26 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Land grant in New Castle County to Henry Ward affixed with the Land Commissioners of Pennsylvania Colony's seal. James Claypoole and Robert Turner serve as witnesses for this parchment document dated December 26, 1684.

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John Emory Richards documents, 1866 september 17-1900 october 31 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 item (4 pages)
Abstract:: A land deed from Abel and Lizzie Small, an estimate for building repairs by L. W. Hurley, a letter from Charles F. Richards to his brother, and a document of a Sheriff sale of a store to John L. Wallace comprise this small collection related to John Emory Richards dating from 1866 to 1900.

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania land grant for "Buckwheat Patch", 1800 november 24 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item
Abstract:: A grant of land called “Buckwheat Patch” in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, to John Moore, executor of the estate of Anne Simcock, dated November 24, 1800. The grant is signed by Thomas McKean, then governor of Pennsylvania.

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