Moore/Gibson Land Indenture 1853

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195
Restrictions:

Collection open for research .

Terms of access:

No physical characteristics affect use of this material.

Preferred citation:

Moore/Gibson Land Indenture, 1853 (SC 0074), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Summary

Creator:
Loudoun County Historical Society
Abstract:
This collection consists of a land deed between William and Laura Moore and Joseph Gibson. The document includes detailed survey measurements of the tract, such as total acreage and its location in relation to local landmarks. It is signed by Moore and his wife and certified by the Loudoun County Justice of the Peace.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Moore/Gibson Land Indenture, 1853 (SC 0074), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a land deed between William and Laura Moore and Joseph Gibson. The document includes detailed survey measurements of the tract, such as total acreage and its location in relation to local landmarks. It is signed by Moore and his wife and certified by the Loudoun County Justice of the Peace.

Biographical / historical:

William Moore (1810-1859) and his spouse Laura Moore (1812-1859) were farmers in Loudoun County, Virginia. On 17 October 1851, the Moore's purchased 107 acre tract of land near the town of Waterford from John B. Nichols (1802-1884). Two years later, on 29 August 1853, Moore sold 95 acres to Joseph Gibson (1797-ca. 1860); this deed was registered on 7 April 1859.

Acquisition information:
Loudoun County Historical Society
Processing information:

Emily Hershman, 18 May 2011

Arrangement:

Folder

Accruals:

2004.0001

Physical / technical requirements:

None