Lindsay vs. Lexington Trustees papers, 1813-1820

Descriptive Summary

Title
Lindsay vs. Lexington Trustees papers, 1813-1820
Creator
Lindsay family.
Extent
14 pieces.
Subjects
Lindsay family.
Land titles--Kentucky--Lexington.
Land tenure--Kentucky--Lexington.
Lexington (Ky.)--History
Arrangement
Chronological arrangement.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Scope and Content
These are legal papers from a suit over disputed lands. They provide information about the laying out and assignment of town lots in early Lexington, Ky.

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