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.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

February 19, 1767 - Stoakes


A TRACT of Land Containing 197 Acres, lying in Gloucester County, and joining upon Sandy’s Creek, convenient for Navigation; whereon is a good Dwelling-House, new Barn, Kitchen and other necessary Houses, also a small Apple Orchard. The Plantation is in good Order for Cropping. The Time of Payment will be agreed on upon the Day of Sale. Any Person inclinable to purchase the above Land before the Day of Sale, may know the Terms by applying to the Subscriber living on the Premises.

THOMAS STOAKES, jun.

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