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White family land papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2647

Abstract

This collection includes deeds, mortgages, leases, and land warrants for property in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and North Carolina. Included are land warrants for land in Iowa and Missouri rewarding military service in the War of 1812 and these are signed by Presidents James Buchanan and Millard Filmore. There is also a list of all deeds once held by the White family. One Virginia land warrant is signed by James Monroe.

Dates

  • 1786-1900

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

0.6 Linear Feet (1 box; 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Anne Forbush in September 1980 and January 1981.

Title
Guide to the White family land papers
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-13: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Sandra Glascock

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750