Collection: John Falconer deed | Special Collections & Archives

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a conveyance of land in Montgomery, Alabama, dated 3 May 1823, from John Falconer to Jonathan Mayhew.

Dates

1823 May 3

Creator

Falconer, John (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

John Falconer was born in Queen County, Maryland, in 1779. He settled at or near site of Montgomery in 1817 and was associated with Andrew Dexter in laying out the city, being one fourth owner of the original plat. He was reputed to have built the first house there. He was a prominent businessman and the city's first postmaster, serving in that capacity for many years. He died near Montgomery, Alabama, in July 1854.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (1 item, 1 piece)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

A conveyance of land in Montgomery, Alabama, from John Falconer to Jonathan Mayhew, in 1823

Provenance

Unknown

General

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