1902 Williamsburg Plat Map
Archival ID: omhi-tal-1902-williamsburg-plat-map-01
Subject: J.W. Cooper (85.5 Acres) | Date: 1902
Why This Document Matters
This survey map identifies 85.5 acres belonging to J.W. Cooper. Plat maps are the most visual way to confirm where an ancestor stood on the earth. Beyond just the subject, these maps often list the names of “adjoining owners,” which helps researchers identify neighbors and the wider community. In 1902, this map documented the physical transition of land into the hands of the next generation, providing a blueprint of the Black Mingo agricultural landscape.
Archival Note: Neighbor Research
Always check the names written along the edges of a plat. These “adjoining owners” are often extended family members or key members of the local church and community.
Always check the names written along the edges of a plat. These “adjoining owners” are often extended family members or key members of the local church and community.
Archival Citation
“Plat Map of J.W. Cooper, 1902.” Williamsburg County Land Records. Digitized by OMHI, ID: omhi-tal-1902-williamsburg-plat-map-01.
