part 2 daniel_croom_VA_
The records of Henrico County show that on February 1, 1717, Michael Catipe, in consideration of five schillings current money; for the term of one year, leased to Daniel Croom 52 acres of land in Henrico County on the south bank of the James River. This lease recited that it was for the purpose and “to the intent that by virtue hereof and of the statute for transferring uses into possession, the said Daniel Croom may be in actual possession of the said land and premises, and be enabled to take and accept of a grant and release of the reversion and inheritances of the said land and premises.” (Will and Deed Book Henrico County 1714-1718 p. 226.
On February 3, 1717, by deed of release, Michael Cantipe completed the sale and transfer to Daniel Croome. In the release, the name is spelled with the final “s”. Michael Cantipe was one of the French Hugenots that came to Virginia in 1700.
The tract of land thus conveyed was a part of the first 5000 acres gramted by the state of Virginia to the French Hugenots in order to aid them as refugees fleeing from the tyranny of Louis XIV of France. Michael Cantipe was in all probability John Geventry in 1686 for the benefit of the French Hugenots in England; his wife Elizabeth joined in the execution and acknowledgement of the release for the purpose of releasing her dower rights. This conveyance with subsequently mentioned documents, shows that in or about 1717-1725, he made his home among the French Hugenots.
lastpart lillian_wood – Major Croom, Jr. Gives his children and children of his 3rd son, Abraham.
The entire book is found online here