July 2024

Discover the intricate land transactions of Botetourt County, Virginia, through the will and deeds of the Crawford family. In 1799, John Crawford’s land was divided among his sons: John, Andrew, and William. John sold his share to Malcolm Allen, while Andrew sold his to Thomas Allen. By 1807, a deed reveals Thomas Allen selling land from Andrew and William’s inheritance to Malcolm Allen, despite no deed found for William’s sale. Explore this historical account from Deed Book 9 (1805-1809), focusing on pages 384, image 222 of 359, and the Crawford Families papers by George Fetzer.

As I’m continuing to research the family of John Crawford, whose will was recorded in 1796 in Botetourt County, Virginia, I’m finding the deeds where… Read More »1799 Crawford Deed

In John Crawford’s will, he directed his executors to partition the land giving half to John’s brother, William. In the following deed, James Crawford, executor… Read More »Crawford Deed