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William Berkeley land deed to William and Thomas Wroughton

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: ViU-2021-0067

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

Extent

.08 Cubic Feet (1 oversize folder (small))

Inventory

1 item