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Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1736 - 1799

biographical statement

Political leader in the American revolution and governor of Virginia.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Patrick Henry land grants

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239272278]
Identifier: Vault MSS 713
Scope and Contents

Printed, handwritten and signed land grants from the Commonwealth of Virginia. One of the grants is for Daniel Davidson and is dated Aug. 1, 1787. The other grant is for Luther Martin Esquire, Mary "his wife," Elizabeth Cresap and is dated June 20, 1785. Both of the items were issued, witnessed, and signed by Patrick Henry.

Dates: 1785-1787

Patrick Henry land title

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233289609]
Identifier: Vault MSS 395
Scope and Contents

Printed and handwritten land title, dated 24 June 1785, and signed by Henry. Zerah Osborn is granted 160 acres of land in Monongalia County, Virginia. Also included is a signature of Henry on a small piece of paper.

Dates: 1785 June 24

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