Land Transfer Deed signed by Isaac Pinto, Fairfield, Connecticut, November 1, 1749

This archival object is a land transfer deed from Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, dated November 1, 1749. The deed features the bold signature of Isaac Pinto (1720-1791), a 29-year-old Jewish American merchant, who served as a witness to the transaction. The document measures approximately 8 x 12-3/4 inches and includes early printed text. The inclusion of Pinto as a witness is considered unusual for the time. Accompanying the deed is biographical information highlighting Pinto's contributions to American society, including his role as a translator for the United States government and his significant contribution to American Judaism by creating the first English translation of the High Holiday service, published in colonial times.

Associated People/Businesses

• Pinto, Isaac

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Land titles--Registration and transfer
• Deeds
• Jews--United States

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 1