Name/Title
Land grant deed dated June 1796 from Hamptonburgh, Township of Goshen, Orange County, NYEntry/Object ID
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John Bull, Bull FamilyScope and Content
This historical document is a land grant deed dated June 1796 from Hamptonburgh, Township of Goshen, Orange County, New York.
Here is an overview of the key details, parties, and contents:
Parties Involved
Grantors: John Bull and his son, John Bull Jr.
Grantees: The descendants, family branches, and relatives of the Bull family.
Deceased Individuals Honored: William Bull (father/grandfather, identified as one of the original settlers of Hamptonburgh) and his wife Sarah, as well as deceased brothers William Bull, Thomas Bull, and Isaac Bull.
Purpose of the Deed
Family Burial Ground: The grantors formally set aside a piece of land to serve perpetually as a family cemetery for themselves, their families, and the families of their deceased brothers and extended relations for future generations.
