John Tilton land grant, 1797 Nov. 20.

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John Tilton land grant, 1797 Nov. 20.

Grant of a plot of land in the Northwest Territory in Washington County (now Ohio) to John Tilton. The land grant, which specifies the amount of acreage of the land and the land's value, bears the signatures of President John Adams and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering.

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Adams, John, 1735-1826

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John Adams (1735-1826) was the second president of the United States, born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts. He served as defense counsel for British soldiers accused of Boston Massacre in 1770; as delegate to Continental Congress from 1774 to 1778; as member of committee charged with drafting Declaration of Independence in 1776; as congressional commissioner to France from 1778 to 1779; as minister to United Provinces in 1780; and negotiated a loan from Dutch bankers in 1782. Adams join...

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

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Timothy Pickering (b. July 17, 1745, Salem, MA–d. January 29, 1829, Salem, MA) was a politician from Massachusetts who served as the third United States Secretary of State under Presidents George Washington and John Adams. He also represented Massachusetts in both houses of Congress as a member of the Federalist Party. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Pickering began a legal career after graduating from Harvard University. He won election to the Massachusetts General Court and served as a cou...

Tilton, John E.

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Owner of apple orchard; sold cider; of Monmouth County, N.J.; probably a resident of Howell Township. From the description of Account book, 1767 May-1825 July 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70925895 ...