Johnstone, John L. (John Lowther), Sir, -1811

This section of New York State was originally known as the Massachusetts Purchase under the ownership of Robert Morris who in 1801 conveyed it to the State of Connecticut (Connecticut Tract) and to Sir William Pulteney (Pulteney Tract). Upon the death of Pulteney's daughter, Henrietta, in 1808, it came into the possession of her cousin Sir John Lowther Johnstone of England. When Johnstone died in 1811 his will stipulated that the property be sold.

From the description of Deed and survey map of Lot No. 38, 6th Township, 2nd Range, Phelps and Gorham Purchase, Steuben County, New York, 1812. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122488053

This section of New York State was originally known as the Massachusetts Purchase under the ownership of Robert Morris who in 1801 conveyed it to the State of Connecticut (Connecticut Tract) and to Sir William Pulteney (Pulteney Tract). Upon the death of Pulteney's daughter, Henrietta, in 1808, it came into the possession of her cousin Sir John Lowther Johnstone of England. When Johnstone died in 1811 his will stipulated that the property be sold. Robert Troup (?-1832) was a general agent employed to sell property for the Pulteney Estate and the Mill Tract.

From the description of Deed with map of land in Northampton, Genesee County, New York, 1813. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122537078