Delaware boundaries collection, 1733-1953.

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Delaware boundaries collection, 1733-1953.

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Throughout the colonial period, the boundary between Delaware and Maryland was in dispute. Finally, in 1769, the question was settled, after surveys by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. The issue was reopened in the middle of the 19th century, resulting in the resurvey by Col. J.D. Graham in 1849-1850. Another controversy grew from this which was not settled until 1921.

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Historical Society of Delaware

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Graham, J. D. (James Duncan), 1799-1865

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James Duncan Graham (1799-1865), Major, Corps of Topographical, U.S.A. From the description of J.D. Graham papers, 1804-1896 (bulk 1848-1865). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702132881 James Duncan Graham was born 4 April 1799 in Prince William County, Va. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1817 and served in the United States Army as a topographical engineer. He directed the re-survey of the Mason-Dixon line and served on the boundary commis...