Subject: SC Land Grants in 1777 Cherokee acquisition From: Cmel1 Date: October 26, 1998 The recent info published in the forum on early SC land grant requirements have been very interesting, but I have not seen anything published on the requirement for land grants in the 1777 Cherokee Acquisition territory in upper SC. The grant to my ancestor, John Frederick Croft, seems unusual, and understanding more about the land grant requirements might help to locate him prior to the land grant. The info on the grant is as follows: The survey record states, "I do hereby certify for Jn.o Fredk Crofts a tract of land containing two hundred and twenty-five acres surveyed for him the 4th of June 1785 situated in the District of 96 above the Ancient Boundary Line on Maple Swamp Branch Waters of Reedy River." However, It was not signed by the surveyor until 31 July 1792 (Grant Bk E, pg 235). The land was granted to John Frederick Crofts by Governor Charles Pinckney for ten shillings sterling money on 6 August 1792. First, what were the requirements to get a survey and obtain the grant? Was the long interval between the time of the survey and the grant of the land normal practice? And was the fee of ten shillings for 225 acres the normal fee? Any information or comments would be really appreciated. Mel Croft [email protected] ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== Go To: #, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Main |