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Preferred Citation

Leases to John Blair and John Dixon, 1746-1750, Manuscript # 1931.19.a, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Acquisition Information

Gift, 1931.

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Scope and Content Information

Concerns leases on two lots in Market Square, Williamsburg, Virginia. Includes names of two mayors of the town (George Gilmer and John Harmer), the recorder (Benjamin Waller), and several aldermen (John Amson, Gilmer, Walter King, William Parks, William Prentis, and Peyton Randolph). The names of adjoining lessors in the square are also given.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Amson, John, d. 1762?
• Bennett, Thomas.
• Blair, John, 1687-1771.
• Dixon, John, Doctor.
• Gilmer, George, d. 1757.
• Harmer, John, d. 1789?
• King, Walter, fl. 1736-1751.
• Moody, Matthew.
• Parks, William, d. 1750.
• Prentis, William, 1701-1765.
• Randolph, Peyton, 1721-1775.
• Taylor, John.
• Waller, Benjamin, 1716- 1786.

Subjects:

• Mayors -- Virginia -- Williamsburg.

Geographical Names:

• Market Square (Williamsburg, Va.)
• Williamsburg (Va.) --Aldermen.
• Williamsburg (Va.) --Officials and employees.
• Williamsburg (Va.) --People.
• Williamsburg (Va.) -- Lots.