Gorges, Ferdinando, 1629-1718
Biographical notes:
Ferdinando Gorges (1629-1719) was the grandson of Sir Ferdinando Gorges who secured title to the province of Maine in 1639.
Sir Ferdinando through many efforts attempted to raise enough funds to colonize the province, but eventually his domain was sold to Massachusetts.
From the description of Letter : Westminister, London, to Gentlemen, 1670 July 7. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 37834201
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- Land grants
- Land tenure
- Manuscripts
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Places:
- Maine (as recorded)
- England--London (as recorded)
- Massachusetts (as recorded)
