Robert Beard papers, 1785-1875
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Robert Beard papers, 1785-1875
- Creator
- Beard, Robert.
- Extent
- 37 pieces.
- Subjects
- Beard, Robert.
- Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799.
- Breckinridge County (Ky.)--History.
- Bills (financial).
- Deeds.
- Land grants.
- Indentures
- Arrangement
- Arranged chronologically.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Beard is referred to as "Baird" in approximately one half of the items present.
- Scope and Content
- These materials include bills of sale or indentures, receipts, accounts due, deeds and land surveys, many involving land which Beard acquired in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. The collection includes a copy of a 1785 land grant issued by Virginia governor Patrick Henry.
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