George Washington Survey, 1759 March 13.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
George Washington, 1732-1799.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Survey with plat of 157 acres on the south fork of Bullskin Creek, Frederick County, Va. The land is currently located in Clarke County, W.Va. Endorsed by Thomas Dent, clerk in the Proprietor's Office. The grant is recorded in Northern Neck Grants Book K, p. 176. The name on the grant is given as McCarmick though generally given as McCormick.

Biographical / historical:

George Washington's career as a surveyor began at the age of seventeen when he accompanied George William Fairfax and James Genn, surveyor of Prince William County on a month long trip west of the Blue Ridge Mountains to survey land for Thomas, Lord Fairfax. Although the surveys were done by Fairfax and Genn, the trip established a relationship between Washington and the Fairfax family which resulted in Washington's appointment as surveyor for the newly created county of Culpeper. He served as county surveyor from July, 1749 to November, 1750. He continued surveying after that and is known to have produced at least 199 professional surveys.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1931.
Physical description:
1 item.