Wawayanda Patent Disputed lands map of 1765-07-02

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Wawayanda Patent Disputed lands map of 1765-07-02: This is a map of certain Tracts, or parcels of Land Granted to Doctor John Bridges and Comp’y By Letters Pattent of her Late Majesty Queen Anne,. The map appears to be divided into numerous labeled sections, each containing distinct parcel information, such as landowner names and acreage. Text on the left provides historical context and descriptions, referencing legal details and land transactions of that time. Several plots are marked with names like "Lancaster Lyne" and "Samuel Owen" alongside measurements, demonstrating ownership and division of land. Tracts like "Allen's Tract" are highlighted, and geographical features, such as rivers or pathways, are outlined, contributing to the map's historical and cartographic significance.
Wawayanda Patent Disputed lands map of 1765-07-02

This is a map of certain Tracts, or parcels of Land Granted to Doctor John Bridges and Comp’y By Letters Pattent of her Late Majesty Queen Anne,. The map appears to be divided into numerous labeled sections, each containing distinct parcel information, such as landowner names and acreage. Text on the left provides historical context and descriptions, referencing legal details and land transactions of that time. Several plots are marked with names like "Lancaster Lyne" and "Samuel Owen" alongside measurements, demonstrating ownership and division of land. Tracts like "Allen's Tract" are highlighted, and geographical features, such as rivers or pathways, are outlined, contributing to the map's historical and cartographic significance.

Name/Title

Wawayanda Patent Disputed lands map of 1765-07-02

Entry/Object ID

OCHS-000262

Scope and Content

This is a map of certain Tracts, or parcels of Land Granted to Doctor John Bridges and Comp’y By Letters Pattent of her Late Majesty Queen Anne, under the great Seal of the Province of the Lord, bearing date the Ninth day of April Anno:Dom’i 1703. Lying and being in the County of Orange Called or known by the name or name of Wawayanda; dated this Several day of June in the year of our Lord 1765. Orange County ss & filed in the Clerk office July the 2d. 1765}}} Hasbrouck, L Bruyn, Richard Edsall} Commissioners || Sam’l Doty Surveyor

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Create Date

July 8, 2026

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Update Date

August 12, 2026