Deed from Joseph Steer of Lampeter Twp. to James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. for land near Mill Creek and alongside William Evans's land. Signed and recorded 24 May 1763. Original wax seal still on deed.
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Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 21
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
Deed from Joseph Gibbons of [West Town], Chester County to James Gibbons of Lampeter Twp. for a parcel of land in Lampeter Twp., adjoined by John [Kirk], William Evans, and other land owned by Joseph Gibbons. Recorded on 24 March 1769. Three original wax seals on document.
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Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 22
Classification
MG0846
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Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
Deed (indenture) printed by Ephrata Cloister on vellum for John Miller, blacksmith of Lancaster Borough, and his wife Elizabeth, for use in selling lots in the "Town Called "Millers Burgh." Blank areas are filled in by hand for sale of property to Margaret Stout for 50 pounds. Initially filled in on May 1, 1764, and completed at bottom on March 8, 1765. Pink linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed at bottom right. The headpieces printed at top left is done in elaborate letter style using the first two words "This indenture." Each initial line is done in the distinctive illuminated manner of Ephrata Cloister, employing floral and foliate designs.
Reverse is also used as a deed for the transfer of property for Margaret Stour to Patrick McElkar, begun 1770 and completed 1771. Red linen ribbons and red sealing wax are affixed to bottom right (of reverse).
Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.
Framed for 2006 Printed Word Exhibit.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2004-07-28
Condition Notes
Generally good, darkened and soiled on sections of reverse side, sprinkled stains and light soiling overall. Bottom right corner torn off. Three vertical and two horizontal fold lines.
Anno Regni Georgii II. Regis, Magnae Britanniae, Franciae & Hiberniae, tricesimo tertio : At a General Assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, begun and holden at Philadelphia, the fifteenth day of October, anno Domini 1759, in the thirty-third year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George II. by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. And from thence continued by adjournments to the eleventh day of February, 1760
Anno regni Georgii III. regis, Magnae Britanniae, Franciae & Hiberniae, primo. At a general assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, begun and holden at Philadelphia, the fourteenth day of October, anno Domini 1760, in the thirty-fourth year of the reign of Our late Sovereign Lord George II ... and from thence continued by adjournments to the fourteenth day of March, 1761 [Acts]
Anno Regni Georgii III. Regis, Magnae Britanniae, Franciae & Hiberniae, primo. : At a General Assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, begun and holden at Philadelphia, the fourteenth day of October, anno Domini 1760, in the thirty-fourth year of the reign of our late sovereign Lord George II. by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. And from thence continued by adjournments to the twenty-third day of April, 1761, in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George III. &c
Anno Regni Georgii III. Regis, Magnae Britanniae, Franciae & Hiberniae, primo. : At a General Assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, begun and holden at Philadelphia, the fourteenth day of October, anno Domini 1760, in the thirty-fourth year of the reign of our late sovereign Lord George II. by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. And from thence continued by adjournments to the twenty-sixth day of September, 1761, in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George III. &c
Anno Regni Georgii III. Regis, Magnae Britanniae, Franciae & Hiberniae, secundo. : At a General Assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, begun and holden at Philadelphia, the fourteenth day of October, anno Domini 1761, in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George III. by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. And from thence continued by adjournments to the twenty-sixth day of March, 1762
Anno Regni Georgii III. Regis, Magnae Britanniae, Franciae & Hiberniae, secundo : At a General Assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, begun and holden at Philadelphia, the fourteenth day of October, anno Domini 1761, in the first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George III. by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. And from thence continued by adjournments to the third day of May, 1762