Box 1
Container
Contains 1 Result:
Jeremiah Mayner Land Grant, 1856 January 15
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Note
From the Collection:
This collection consists of one land grant from the United States government to Jeremiah Mayner for his service in the military. He served as a private in Captain Powell’s Company during the Florida War. The granting of military bounty land in the United States was a common practice to encourage enlistments or reward soldiers for previous service. The grant was signed by President Franklin Pierce.
Dates:
1856 January 15