Original 1812 Virginia land grant, signed by Governor James Barbour
Original 1812 Virginia land grant, signed by Governor James Barbour, conveying 300 acres to John Welch in Kanawha County, now West Virginia.
The document references early frontier settlement at “Reynolds Settlement” along Laurel and Glade Creeks, and adjoining lands of the Arbuckle family—well-known early settlers in the region.
Features:
Large-format official Commonwealth document
Bold handwritten signature of Governor James Barbour
Crisp embossed Virginia state seal (well preserved)
Detailed metes and bounds description
Historical significance:
Issued during early American westward expansion following the American Revolutionary War, this grant represents settlement of the trans-Appalachian frontier.
Condition:
Original folds as issued
Light toning and minor wear
Seal intact and clearly defined
Strong legibility throughout
A highly displayable and desirable early American land document tied to the development of what is now West Virginia.
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Original 1812 Virginia land grant, signed by Governor James Barbour, conveying 300 acres to John Welch in Kanawha County, now West Virginia.
The document references early frontier settlement at “Reynolds Settlement” along Laurel and Glade Creeks, and adjoining lands of the Arbuckle family—well-known early settlers in the region.
Features:
Large-format official Commonwealth document
Bold handwritten signature of Governor James Barbour
Crisp embossed Virginia state seal (well preserved)
Detailed metes and bounds description
Historical significance:
Issued during early American westward expansion following the American Revolutionary War, this grant represents settlement of the trans-Appalachian frontier.
Condition:
Original folds as issued
Light toning and minor wear
Seal intact and clearly defined
Strong legibility throughout
A highly displayable and desirable early American land document tied to the development of what is now West Virginia.
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