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Surnames: PETERSON/CARR
Classification: Query
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Have you tried looking into the AUGUSTA/HAMPSHIRE/HARDY/GRANT VA/WV area as yet? That
seems to be where they came after LANCASTER PA. Came around 1738 I believe. I know
JOHN JACOB PETERSON owned land in STOKES CO NC.
Maybe if you can get into the VA connection you can work your way forward. Believe it or
not, that works better for me than from current backwards. Your library can't get the
HISTORY OF GRANT/HARDY CO VA(WV) on interlibrary loan. There is much recorded there.
Peterson also had FAIRFAX leases. Area cover what in now RANDOLPH, MINERAL, HARDY, GRANT,
and PENDLETON WV. The county they lived in changed names several times while they lived
there. It is now Petersburg GRANT WV.
Hope this may help you on your search.
GINNY