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A History Of The Early Fairfield Town Lots, Timothy H. Smith
A History Of The Early Fairfield Town Lots, Timothy H. Smith
Adams County History
In 1732 Charles Carroll of Maryland received a grant of 5000 acres of land in present Adams County, Pennsylvania, from the authorities of Maryland. Soon after, a survey of that land, known as “Carroll’s Tract” or “Carroll’s Delight,” was conducted. At that point in time there was still some dispute over the location of the boundary between the two states. A temporary line was agreed upon in 1739, and a more permanent line (very near that temporary boundary) was surveyed by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon during the 1760s. And even though it was established that Carroll’s Tract was in …
Northern Town Lot Histories Of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, Timothy H. Smith
Northern Town Lot Histories Of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, Timothy H. Smith
Adams County History
Each lot history give the original lot number, original owner, the current address, the owner of the lot in 1860, a description of the lot or dwelling in 1860, a recital of ownership with as much detail as is known, a comprehensive lot history, any known residents in 1860 (may be different than lot owner), and any family notes on any residents mentioned in the lot history. The research is comprehensive, but not necessarily exhaustive. Thorough information for all lots was not always available to the researcher.
Southeasterly Town Lot Histories Of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, Timothy H. Smith
Southeasterly Town Lot Histories Of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, Timothy H. Smith
Adams County History
Each lot history give the original lot number, original owner, the current address, the owner of the lot in 1860, a description of the lot or dwelling in 1860, a recital of ownership with as much detail as is known, a comprehensive lot history, any known residents in 1860 (may be different than lot owner), and any family notes on any residents mentioned in the lot history. The research is comprehensive, but not necessarily exhaustive. Thorough information for all lots was not always available to the researcher.
Southwesterly Town Lot Histories Of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, Timothy H. Smith
Southwesterly Town Lot Histories Of Fairfield, Pennsylvania, Timothy H. Smith
Adams County History
Each lot history give the original lot number, original owner, the current address, the owner of the lot in 1860, a description of the lot or dwelling in 1860, a recital of ownership with as much detail as is known, a comprehensive lot history, any known residents in 1860 (may be different than lot owner), and any family notes on any residents mentioned in the lot history. The research is comprehensive, but not necessarily exhaustive. Thorough information for all lots was not always available to the researcher.
1860 Fairfield Town Lot Owners, Timothy H. Smith
1860 Fairfield Town Lot Owners, Timothy H. Smith
Adams County History
Lot owners are divided into directional quadrants; northeasterly, northwesterly, etc. Each quadrant then lists the lots by number, given the owner's name in the year 1860.
Presentation Of The Early Fairfield Town Lots, Timothy H. Smith
Presentation Of The Early Fairfield Town Lots, Timothy H. Smith
Adams County History
What follows is a preliminary study of the Fairfield town lots, focusing on the owners and appearance of the lots up through the American Civil War. Because the existing records are sporadic, some of the lots were more difficult to research than others and will require further research at some future time. This was anticipated going into the project. But it is hoped that this study will provide a foundation for that future research. Undoubtedly, there are many surviving Fairfield deeds still in private hands. It is anticipated that this study will bring attention to the subject and lead to …
Rural Fairfield Property Histories, Timothy H. Smith
Rural Fairfield Property Histories, Timothy H. Smith
Adams County History
Each lot history give the original lot number, original owner, the current address, the owner of the lot in 1860, a description of the lot or dwelling in 1860, a recital of ownership with as much detail as is known, a comprehensive lot history, any known residents in 1860 (may be different than lot owner), and any family notes on any residents mentioned in the lot history. The research is comprehensive, but not necessarily exhaustive. Thorough information for all lots was not always available to the researcher.