Legal papers of the Eskridge and Gerard families, 1653-1735.

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Legal papers of the Eskridge and Gerard families, 1653-1735.

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The papers contain indentures, deeds, bonds, powers of attorney, and patents concerning property in Westmoreland and Northumberland counties, Va. They include a judgment in settling an estate, a copy of John Gerard's will, a slave bill of sale, 1738, letters from William Hockaday to Thomas Gerard concerning the property of the families, 1659-1666, and papers rgarding a suit between George Ludlow and Thomas Gerard, 1667-1668. Document signers include Sir William Berkeley, Landon Carter, andRichard Lee.

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University of Virginia. Library

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Hockaday, William, fl. 1659-1666,

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Berkeley, William, Sir, 1605-1677

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The Philip Carpenter noted in the deed was likely born before 1640, Mattapony River, Northumberland County, Virginia. From the description of [Deed] 1663 Feb. [to] Philip Carpenter / William Berkeley. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 166268390 ...

Lee, Richard, 1647-1715.

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Gerard, Thomas, fl. 1659-1666,

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Gerard family.

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Eskridge family.

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Carter, Landon, 1710-1778

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Robert "King" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and great landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of "Sabine Hall." Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert "Councillor" Carter (1728-1804) of "Nomini" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797). From the guide to the Carter Family Papers, 1667-1862., (Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary) ...