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Petition of Sarah Jerdone, widow of Francis Jerdone, "To the honourable the Speaker & Gentlemen of the House of Delegates,", 1775?

 Item — Box: 19, Folder: 3
Identifier: id198953

Scope and Contents

2 pages. Photostat of draft of Document. Argues in behalf of her sons Francis and John who are in England and their land in Virginia is found by inquest to be subject to escheat and forfeiture under the last Act of Assembly concerning escheats and forfeitures from British subjects.

Dates

  • Creation: 1775?

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 9.70 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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