Archive Record
Metadata
Title |
Corinth, Vermont Charter |
Object Name |
Documents |
Creator |
New York (Colony) |
Dates of Creation |
February 22, 1772 |
Scope & Content |
Top half of copy of charter for the town of Corinth, Vermont from William Tryon, Colonial Governor of New York. Names Samuel Ward and his associates, who are requesting the patent from New York, confirming the title given by Benning Wentworth. Sets aside land for the crown, church, schools, roads, and Society for Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. (bottom half is 2009.163.113.8) |
Administrative/Biographical History |
About 1769 King George III decided in favor of New York's right to issue patents over New Hampshire's right to issue charters. The formal patent was issued March 2, 1772. |
Related People |
Tryon, William Ward, Samuel |
Credit line |
Gift of John McCullough |
Catalog Number |
2016.22.30 |
Parent Object ID |
2009.163.113 |