Box 2
Container
Contains 129 Results:
Christley Pickle [to Capt. John Preston?]. Note withdrawing a land entry claim,, April 23, 1790.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
April 23, 1790.
Deposition regarding land dealings of John and Francis Preston. Kanhawa County,, May 14, 1790.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
May 14, 1790.
Alexander Breckenridge to John Preston at Smithfield, Montgomery County. Concerns a request for a loan. Beargrass,, June 12, 1790.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
June 12, 1790.
Reuben Slaughter to John Preston in Montgomery County. Requests information on entries and rights of settlement for various properties. Greenbrier, September 9, 1790.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
September 9, 1790.
Certification that Wilson Ivy, a soldier in John Preston's company, is owed back pay. Signed J. Preston,, September 27, 1792.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
September 27, 1792.
William Preston to "Dear Brother," Captain John Preston, in Richmond. Refers to Gen. Wayne's march from Pittsburg, William's planned trip to Richmond. Prince Edward Courthouse,, October 18, 1792.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
October 18, 1792.
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," John Preston, in Montgomery County. Concerns land warrants and their proper registration. Saltworks,, August 1, 1795.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
August 1, 1795.
Received of John Preston, taxes paid on James Patton's land in Montgomery County. Signed David Cloyd,, November 2, 1795.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
November 2, 1795.
J. McDowell to Col. John Preston in Richmond. Concerns a land survey by Preston; Mr. Miller has conditionally sold Preston's survey to Mr. Wolcott. Rockbridge,, NOvember 11, 1796.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
NOvember 11, 1796.
Wm. Preston to "Dear Brother," Col. John Preston, in Montgomery County. Refers to orders requiring William to march his troops to Staunton, his planned trip to Rockbridge. Fincastle,, September 25, 1797.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
September 25, 1797.