Deed of Land Transfer from Abigail Hamilton to Timothy Abbott and Samuel Barnes, Philadelphia, 1791

Indenture dated May 6, 1791, in Philadelphia, between Abigail Hamilton and Timothy Abbott and Samuel Barnes concerning land on the west side of Third Street between High and Chestnut Streets. The deed specifies the land as "the northerly moiety of a larger Lot" previously conveyed to Andrew Hamilton. Abigail Hamilton signed the deed, witnessed by David Franks and Benjamin Levy. The document highlights the post-Revolutionary reconciliation between individuals with differing loyalties during the American Revolution, as the Franks family were Loyalists, while Benjamin Levy was a supporter of the Revolution. Additional biographical information on the individuals involved is included within the record.

Associated People/Businesses

• Hamilton, Abigail (Franks) / Franks, David / Levy, Benjamin

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Deeds
• Land tenure
• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
• Jews--United States

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 1