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POWYS Archives has recently bought a rare manuscript which documents land bought in Pennsylvania in the 17th century. The indenture dated 1682 records a sale by Richard Davies, the prominent Quaker of Cloddiau, Welshpool, to Margaret James a spinster of the parish of Newchurch, Radnorshire, of 200 acres of land in Pennsylvania. The document was purchased with the help of the Powysland Club, the historical society for the county of Montgomeryshire and Powys Family History Society. David Hall, chairman of the Powysland Club, believes manuscripts of this type are important and contribute to the rich heritage of the area. He said: “Rare manuscripts of this type are important and contribute to the rich heritage and culture of the county. ....
POWYS Archives has recently bought a rare manuscript which documents land bought in Pennsylvania in the 17th century. The indenture dated 1682 records a sale by Richard Davies, the prominent Quaker of Cloddiau, Welshpool, to Margaret James a spinster of the parish of Newchurch, Radnorshire, of 200 acres of land in Pennsylvania. The document was purchased with the help of the Powysland Club, the historical society for the county of Montgomeryshire and Powys Family History Society. David Hall, chairman of the Powysland Club, believes manuscripts of this type are important and contribute to the rich heritage of the area. He said: “Rare manuscripts of this type are important and contribute to the rich heritage and culture of the county. ....