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Patent to “Dorsey’s Plains” in Frederick County issued to Edward Dorsey, 1755 June 17

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Dates

  • Other: 1755 June 17

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.0 Linear Feet (7 Oversize items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection is comprised primarily of land patents granted to the Dorsey family in Frederick County, Maryland during the 1750’s. Five of the patents were issued to Edward Dorsey. A patent for land called “Pretty Salley” granted to John Howard also is included in the collection.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750