Grant, 1771 February 16.

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Grant, 1771 February 16.

Grant, 1771 February 16, to William Gatewood for 130 acres of land in Amherst County, Va. signed by William Nelson, Williamsburg, Va.

1 p. : parchment ; 38 cm.

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Nelson, William, 1711-1772

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William Nelson was the son of Thomas Nelson who arrived in Yorktown, Va., from England in 1705. Thomas was a successful merchant whose business concerns passed to his son William upon his death. William operated a sizeable business both retail and wholesale. His main store was located on Main Street in Yorktown. Others were located on the waterfront. In addition to being a successful merchant, William was a prominent leader in Virginia politics. As President of the Governor's Council, Nelson ser...

Gatewood, William Jefferson, -1842

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Lawyer, Shawneetown, Illinois; member, Illinois House of Representatives, 1830-1832, Illinois senate, 1834-1842. From the description of Letter : Vandalia, Ill., to Henry Eddy, Shawneetwon, Ill., 1827 Jan. 20. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 31023741 ...