Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), 1789 November 5
Scope and Contents
Will. Bequeaths to Robert Bolling of Petersburg, Benjamin Harrison of Brandon, Peter Eppes, Jerman Baker, St. George Tucker, Thomas Griffin Peachy and Doctor Jerade Hall, in trust 2 acres of ground fronting the church on Blandford Hill, a street 100 feet wide to the East and one 60 feet wide to the south on which the public may erect a college for the education of youth. If not done within 15 years, the land shall revert to nephew Robert Banister. To wife Martha (Dangerfield) Bland residue of estate. To nephew Theodorick Bland Randolph silver hilted sword carried in cause of American freedom. Carbine to Robert Banister. Hessian rifle to John Randolph. Wife Martha sole executrix. Signed, Theodorick Bland, Teste: Edward Glover, Asa Gifford, Harrison Fitzhugh. Presented at Quarterly sessions court for Prince George county, August 12, 1790 and recorded August 12, 1790.
Dates
- Creation: 1789 November 5
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository