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Charles Henry Black Turner collection of early Sussex County land papers

This collection pertains chiefly to the early history of Sussex County, Del. Included are: "Minute Book C," a copy of the minutes of the commissioners for the proprietors of Pennsylvania, on surveys and grants of land to the first settlers in Sussex County, 1687-1732; returns and surveys...

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Main Author: Turner, Charles Henry Black b. 1852 (Creator)
Collection:Charles Henry Black Turner Collection of Early Sussex County Land Papers
Collection Number:0673
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
Land surveys.
Surveys > Delaware
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100 1 |a Turner, Charles Henry Black  |d b. 1852  |e creator 
245 1 |a Charles Henry Black Turner collection of early Sussex County land papers  |f 1687-1875 
300 |a 2.0 Linear feet  |f 5 boxes (1500 items) 
520 |a This collection pertains chiefly to the early history of Sussex County, Del. Included are: "Minute Book C," a copy of the minutes of the commissioners for the proprietors of Pennsylvania, on surveys and grants of land to the first settlers in Sussex County, 1687-1732; returns and surveys of lands, with plats, giving names of settlers, 1725-1807; the Rev. William Becket's "Notices and Letters concerning incidents at Lewes Town," with observations on religious, social, and educational matters, 1727-1735; Thomas Rodney commonplace book, containing data on elections, names of candidates, and laws of George Town, Sussex County, 1791-1827; official records of bonds, deeds, and petitions, recorded in Sussex County; Susan Marriner accounts, with data on tailoring and prices of wearing apparel, 1784-1801; list of taxables, Sussex County, 1874-1875. 
541 1 |a Gift of C.H.B. Turner. 
650 7 |a Land surveys.  |2 Local sources 
650 7 |a Surveys--Delaware  |2 Local sources 
852 |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania  |b Charles Henry Black Turner Collection of Early Sussex County Land Papers  |l 0673 

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