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Items with subject 'Land Records'
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K. King Burnett papers
by Burnett, K. King (1894 – 2014)
22 cartons, 2 boxes (23 linear feet)
The K. King Burnett papers encompass the executive activities and operations of numerous environmental organizations. These documents reflect the impact that preservation regulations had on the Delmarva Peninsula specifically, Wicomico and Worcester counties as it evolved from 1960 - 2014, and the entirety of the papers span from as early as 1894 - 2014. Burnett served as a legal advisor for these organizations. His papers contain numerous board of director reports which reflect by-law drafts and final copies, logistics proceedings regarding agency consolidation, and documents entailing litigation representation including the enforcement of environmental regulations. Organizations of note include Committee to Preserve Assateague Island, Wicomico Planning, Zoning, and Development Committee, and Greater Salisbury Committee.
Kerr Inventory
by Unknown (1981)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection is comprised of an inventory of the Kerr Place, an 1800 Federal style historic home located on Virginia's Eastern Shore in Onancock, Virginia.
Land Deed, Joshua J. and Mary Margret Shockley
by Stockley, Joshua J.; Stockley, Mary Margret (1903)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Joshua J. and Mary Margret Shockley deed documents the transfer of their property in Worcester County, Maryland to their son Joshua J. Shockley in 1903.
Land Patent, Gray's Woodyard
by Unknown (1743)
1 oversize folder (2 linear feet)
Land Patent for Gray's Woodyard in Worcester County, Maryland dated October 10, 1743. The land was purchased near St. Martin's river by Joseph Gray from Joseph Scroggin and was located adjacent to James Stephen Bridell's plantation.
Land Patent, Middle Plantation
by Unknown (1734)
1 oversize folder (1.25 linear feet)
This land patent is for "Middle Plantation" which was granted to John Anderson of Dorchester County, Maryland in 1734.
Land Patent, The Neighborhood
by Unknown (1756)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
1756 Land patent documenting the transaction of land for 913 acres known as The Neighborhood, located in Somerset County, Maryland, on the southeast side of the Nanticoke River and bounded on the North side of Baron Creek. The patent notes the exchange of land from John Huffington to his son upon his death, to his son, W. John Huffington.
Land Patent, William Bradly
by Unknown (May 21, 1754)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
The collection consists of a land patent for a 10-acre lot in Dorchester County, Maryland from Henry Ennalls Junior to William Bradly, dated May 21, 1754, and signed by Governor Horatio Sharpe.
Levin S. and Mary Melson papers
by Melson Family (1688 – 1890)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Series of land deeds, including a plat and patent for land in Somerset and Worcester Counties for the Melson family including the deed of land adjacent to the Melson property in Bishopville from Joseph Cary to Thomas A.J. Holloway and the land deed from Levin and Mary Melson to Ezekiel A. Melson. Also included is a land plat with a detailed drawing from the L.S. Melson and Brothers to James and Isabell Bishop, and the stock certificate of Levin Melson's purchase of Prohibition Camp Meeting Association for thirty shares of capital stock. Outside of the Melson family and included with the records is the Walter Lane land patent from Somerset County, 1688.
Linda Duyer African-American History Collection
by Duyer, Linda (1879 – 1999)
3 boxes, 1 oversize box (4.25 linear feet)
This collection contains photos, documents, newspaper articles, and publications related to African American history on Delmarva, particularly in Salisbury and Wicomico County. It includes genealogical research, research related to Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad, and documents related to Charles H. Chipman.
Loveta Schweers papers
by Schweers, Loveta (2001 – 2011)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Loveta Schweers papers include a genealogical project done on the Wroten (Rotten, Roten) family on the Delmarva peninsula. There are several photocopied land records, court records, and military records related to the family. Within the collection are additional documents related to the Mace, Adams, and Wiley families. Due to the nature of the papers as photocopies, there is no exact date of their creation.
Mapp-Elzey Northampton County Land Deed
by Elzey, William L. (1889)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains the land deed between William J. and Emory P. Mapp and William L. Elzey in 1889. The land was situated in Exmore, Northampton County, Virginia.
Martha Bunting collection
by Bunting, Martha (1950 – 1980)
1 box, 1 oversize box (3 linear feet)
This collection consists primarily of mementos collected by Martha Bunting. She documented marriages, funerals and other social events taking place on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The second series contains legal records in the form of land and court records. Of particular interest are the postcards and tintypes within the collection.