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Benjamin Martin Land Grant

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1993-016

Scope and Contents

The Benjamin Martin Land Grant collection consists of a land grant issued to Benjamin Martin in Virginia, December 31, 1795. The grant is for approximatley 18,000 acres in and around Montgomery County and Elliotts Creek, Virginia.

Dates

  • 1795-12-31

Language of Materials

The materials in this collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

This item is in the public domain in the United States. Copyright restrictions may apply in other countries. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Biographical Note

Benjamin Martin was a surveyor who surveyed and obtained patents to tens of thousands of acres in and around Montgomery County, including the area around Elliotts Creek.

External Sources:

"Montgomery Historic Sites Survey, Volume 1", pg. 68., dhr.virginia.gov, https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/pdf_files/SpecialCollections/MY-057_Montgomery_Co_Recon_Survey_1986_CRMI_report_Vol_I.pdf, accessed Nov.2, 2024.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 oversize folder)

Abstract

The Benjamin Martin Land Grant collection consists of a land grant issued to Benjamin Martin in Virginia, December 31, 1795. The grant is for approximatley 18,000 acres in and around Montgomery County and Elliotts Creek, Virginia.

Source of Acquisition

The Benjamin Martin Land Grant was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1993.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Benjamin Martin Land Grant by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Benjamin Martin Land Grant was completed in November 2024.

Title
Benjamin Martin Land Grant, 1795
Status
Completed
Author
Ella Winterling, Student Assistant
Date
(CC0 1.0)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2020-09-21: Finding aid notes updated to new department standards. juliags
  • 2024-11-12: Ella Winterling completed finding aid.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308