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Preferred Citation

Deed to John Custis, 1719 Jan 13, Manuscript # MS 1946.1.b (1X), John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1946.

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Scope and Content Information

Deed of release for property in Williamsburg, Virginia, known as "Custis Square," which Blaikley had purchased from John Tullitt in 1716. Witnessed by Robert C. Turner, Joseph Davenport, Samuel Cobbs, and James Frazer. Endorsed by Catherine Blaikley and signed by William Robertson, Clerk of the Court.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Blaikley, Catherine.
• Cobb, Samuel, fl. 1716-1726.
• Custis, John, 1678-1749.
• Davenport, Joseph, d. 1724.
• Frazer, James.
• Robertson, William, 1721-1793.
• Tullit, John, fl. 1700-1719.
• Turner, Robert Cobb.

Subjects:

• Property --Virginia --Williamsburg.

Geographical Names:

• Custis Square (Williamsburg, Va.)
• James City County (Va.) --People.