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A new and accurate map of Virginia wherein most of the counties are laid down from actual surveys. With a concise account of the number of inhabitants, the trade, soil, and produce of that Province. | A new and accurate map of Virginia wherein most of the counties are laid down from actual surveys. With a concise account of the number of inhabitants, the trade, soil, and produce of that Province. | ||
Comparing this map with a modern map of the area, it is clear the the Irvin river shown in the map is the modern [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Smith+River,+Henry,+Virginia&sll=36.61167,-79.797306&sspn=0.026732,0.075788&ie=UTF8&ll=36.635091,-79.786491&spn=0.106894,0.303154&z=12&iwloc=A Smith River]. (Though sources from the 1700's exist that also refer to the Smith river in this area. eg. Abstract of Henry County, Virginia vol. 1 cited below.) | |||
This map appears to be based on [[:File:Carte de la Virginie et du Maryland Dresse sur la grande carte Angloise de Mrs Josu Fry et Pierre Jefferson Par le Sr Robert de Vaugondy Gographe ordinaire du Roi.jpg|an earlier map]] by cartographer Robert de Vaugondy. | |||
==Source== | |||
;Contributor Names | ;Contributor Names | ||
:Henry, John, 1704 or 1705-1773. | :Henry, John, 1704 or 1705-1773. | ||
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Obtained from: http://www.loc.gov/item/74693087/ | Obtained from: http://www.loc.gov/item/74693087/ | ||
==Related== | |||
===Abstract of Henry County, Virginia vol. 1=== | |||
:Found in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] in Salt Lake, City | |||
:US/Canada Books 975.5692 R28a | |||
:p. 51 | |||
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Deed pgs 283, 284<br/> | |||
28 October 1779<br/> | |||
[[William Cox|WILLIAM COX]] and [[Jemima Turner|JEMIMAH COX]] his wife of the [[Henry County, Virginia]] county of Henry to CARR BAILEY of the same for the sum of fifty pounds sells land, etc as may more fully appear in the pattent granted DAVID HALEY in the year 1755 10th September. This land on the south side of Smith River and contains 40 acres. | |||
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WILLIAM COX<br/> | |||
JEMIMAH COX | |||
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</blockquote> | |||
Latest revision as of 17:22, 19 June 2016
A new and accurate map of Virginia wherein most of the counties are laid down from actual surveys. With a concise account of the number of inhabitants, the trade, soil, and produce of that Province.
Comparing this map with a modern map of the area, it is clear the the Irvin river shown in the map is the modern Smith River. (Though sources from the 1700's exist that also refer to the Smith river in this area. eg. Abstract of Henry County, Virginia vol. 1 cited below.)
This map appears to be based on an earlier map by cartographer Robert de Vaugondy.
Source
- Contributor Names
- Henry, John, 1704 or 1705-1773.
- Jefferys, Thomas, -1771.
- Created / Published
- London, Thos. Jefferys, 1770.
Obtained from: http://www.loc.gov/item/74693087/
Related
Abstract of Henry County, Virginia vol. 1
- Found in the Family History Library in Salt Lake, City
- US/Canada Books 975.5692 R28a
- p. 51
Deed pgs 283, 284
28 October 1779
WILLIAM COX and JEMIMAH COX his wife of the Henry County, Virginia county of Henry to CARR BAILEY of the same for the sum of fifty pounds sells land, etc as may more fully appear in the pattent granted DAVID HALEY in the year 1755 10th September. This land on the south side of Smith River and contains 40 acres.WILLIAM COX
JEMIMAH COX
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