Original 1790 Connecticut Land Deed – Wethersfield, Hartford County – Luke Fortune – Pratt Ferry – Framed

Own a remarkable piece of early American history with this original handwritten Connecticut land deed dated April 5, 1790.

This authentic manuscript documents the sale of land in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, from Israel Smith and Jonathan Smith to Luke Fortune for Twenty-One Pounds Lawful Money.

One of the most fascinating features of this document is its reference to the historic "Highway leading to Pratt Ferry," one of the earliest transportation routes along the Connecticut River. The property is located in Wethersfield's historic Great Meadow, one of Connecticut's oldest agricultural areas.

Historical research indicates that Luke Fortune was a well-known Wethersfield sea captain involved in the West Indies trade during the late 1700s, adding further historical interest to this document. Research also suggests that the Smith family named in the deed were long-established residents of Wethersfield.

Document Details
Date: April 5, 1790
Location: Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut
Grantors: Israel Smith & Jonathan Smith
Grantee: Luke Fortune
References the historic Great Meadow
Mentions the Highway leading to Pratt Ferry
Signed by both grantors
Witnessed by Samuel H. Williams and Simeon Robbins
Acknowledged before Justice of the Peace Samuel H. Williams
Historical Significance

This deed represents an original piece of Connecticut's early land ownership history from only a few years after the American Revolution. Documents from this period are highly collectible among:

Early American manuscript collectors
Connecticut history enthusiasts
Genealogists
Museum and archive collectors
Colonial Americana collectors
Condition

The document is being sold framed and displays beautifully.

Please review all photographs carefully. It shows expected wear from over 235 years of age including:

Heavy age toning
Fold lines
Center separation/tear
Areas of paper loss/repair
General wear consistent with age

The frame has not been opened, and the reverse has not been examined.

This is an authentic historic document and not a reproduction.

A wonderful opportunity to own an original piece of eighteenth-century Connecticut history.

This description is based on extensive historical research; however, buyers should conduct their own evaluation of age, attribution, and historical significance before purchasing.