Hi Bob,

One of my ancestors was awarded land by King George in 1714.

I would like to learn more about this.  How did you come by
the info about your land grants?

Mary Lou

Robert Monk wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Around 1660 King Charles II awarded land grants in the Carolina colony
> to eight subjects,called Lords Proprietors, for their service in
> support of the
> restoration of the Monarchy. In 1729 King George II
> purchased back these grants from the Lords Proprietors
> or their heirs.
> 
> I'm searching for information about this buy-back,especially in regard
> to the heirs of George
> Henry MONK,Duke of Albemarle. I have reason to believe
> that one of his heirs was George MONK(MONKE).
> 
> I would be most grateful for any information that I
> might add to my family history.
> 
> Thanks.
> Bob Monk
> 
> ==
> 
> Robert Monk
> [email protected]
> URL: http://www.webspawner.com/users/themonkfamily
> Researching  MONK  GOULD  HARRIS  WENTWORTH
> 
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