George Craghead writ 1815

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George Craghead writ 1815

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/166504146

This collection consists of an 1815 writ filed with the Wilkes County, Georgia Superior Court by George Craghead. The writ orders Elisha Moore to return her dower slaves to Robert Bentley (Lunenburg County, Virginia), citing that, according to Virginia law, dower slaves cannot be taken out of Virginia; if they are removed, the slaves become forfeit.

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Georgia Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6911820

Georgia Historical Society

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Craghead, George

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George Craghead was a British loyalist before the American Revolution. Acting as a special agent for Britain, he kept records of money owed to the crown by colonists. From the description of George Craghead writ 1815 (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 166504146 ...

Moore, Elisha

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Bentley, Robert H.

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