Compiled by Sara E. Lewis
From an index to the Virginia Gazette, produced in 1950 by Lester J. Cappon and Stella F. Duff of the Institute of Early American History and Culture (Omohundro Institute) with additional Gloucester material not captured by the indexers. Kingston Parish (Mathews) was part of Gloucester County when the Virginia Gazette was published in Williamsburg. Occasional posts about world and local events that captured the bloggers fancy are included to put local listings in context. Please review primary source material before citing.

Monday, July 26, 2010

November 14, 1751 - Thomson, Whiterong, Hardtman, Hamilton, Wall, Mitchell, Livingston, Purden, Mudie, Beattie, Noel, Hazlewood, Reade, Rootes

Entries, in York River, from October 10 to November 10, 1751.
Octo. 11. Schooner John and Eleanor, John Thomson from Barbados.
13. Sloop Fanny, William Whiterong, from Barbados.
14. Brigt. Jane, Isaac Hardtman, from St. Christophers.
28. Ship Murdock, Robert Hamilton, from Halifax.
30. Brigt. Laetitia, John Wall, from Barbadoes and Madeira.
Nov. 1. Sloop May-Flower, Henry Mitchell, from Bermuda.
5. Sloop John, John Livingston, from Rhode-Island.

Cleared Outwards.
Octo. 11. Ship Elizabeth, Edward Purden, for London.
12. Brigt. Abington, James Mudie, for Maryland.
14. Snow Thomas and Betty, Robert Beattie, for Montrose.
26. Snow Pamunkey, Edward Noel, for Maryland.
Nov. 9. Ship Sandwich, Thomas Hazlewood, for London.

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On Friday the 13th of December next, at Gloucester Court-House, will be Sold at Auction, a Parcel of choice Virginia born Slaves, several Books, some Horses and other Stock, belonging to the Estate of the late Rev. Mr. John Reade. Six Months Credit will be allowed, the Purchaser giving Bond and good Security, to Philip Rootes.