William Berkeley land deed to William and Thomas Wroughton
Content Description
This collection contains a land deed dated March 2, 1662, signed by William Berkeley, Governor of Virginia, granting 440 acres of land to William and Thomas Wroughton. A clerk's endorsement notes that the document was deposited on July 22, 1665; countersigned on verso with red wax seals and date January 16, 1677 by William Wroughton (1632-1707), Thomas Wroughton (1657-1726) and others.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
Gift of Elizabeth Cromwell, 14 February 2020.
Restrictions Apply
No
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Dates
- March 2, 1662
Creator
- Berkeley, William , Sir, 1605-1677 (Person)
- Wroughton, William, 1632-1707 (Person)
- Wroughton, Thomas, 1657-1726 (Person)
Extent
.08 Cubic Feet (1 oversize folder (small))
Inventory
1 item