Northern Neck Caveated Surveys from A-Z, through the Commonwealth Land Office, from the Virginia Land Office, 1770-1834.

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Northern Neck Caveated Surveys from A-Z, through the Commonwealth Land Office, from the Virginia Land Office, 1770-1834.

These records contain surveys returned on which caveats were entered through the commonwealth Land Office. Frequently the reason for the caveat is not explained. The fact that a caveat was entered was noted but final action is seldom recorded on the instrument. The period covered is 1770;1776; 1787-1794; 1796-1799; 1801; 1809; 1812; 1823; 1828; 1830; 1834,n.d.

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Library of Virginia

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Virginia. Northern Neck Land Office.

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After the conclusion of the French and Indian War, the British government issued a proclamation designed to prevent clashes between the settlers and Indians. This proclamation of 1763 forbid settlement west of the Alleghany mountains. From the description of List of complete military warrants under the Proclamation of 1763 from the Virginia Land Office,. (Library of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 318646134 The act which established the Land Office passed the General Assembly...