The Second Virginia Charter 1609

Introduction Virginia received three charters, one in 1606, another in 1609, and the third in 1612. The differences among the three charters lie primarily in the territorial jurisdiction of the company, not in the right to govern the colony. In 1609, the “sea to sea” provision was inserted, and in 1612 jurisdiction was extended eastward […]

English Duplicates of Lost Virginia Records – Barnes

p73 Land Entries for Southside Blackwater 1702Wm. Braswell & Rob’t Scott 800 acresRich: & Wm. Braswell 800 acresBenja. Evans land entry – other name mentioned Jno. Barnes 200 acres p 75 List of Patents Signed in April 1704Charles City Robert West 298 acres A List of Patents Granted for Land 1710-1718Edward Barnes 131 acres Nansemond […]