Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, 1694-1742. [Vol. I]

by Gertrude E. Gray

Book Overview

The Northern Neck of Virginia comprises all of the territory between the Potomac and the Rappahannock Rivers. The "headright" system, widely used for acquiring land in Virginia was never recognized in the Northern Neck. People wanting to acquire land there had to purchase a warrant and obtain a survey before they were issued a grant. The original Grant Books, now on microfilm, were used in making this collection of abstracts, and they generally provide...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806311762
• ISBN13: 9780806311760
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"