Deed to Oliver Ames, Jr., President Union Pacific RR , 1st.Transcontinental RR

Description

An original deed dated November 18,1863 conveying to Oliver Ames, Jr. of Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, (served as president of the Union Pacific Railroad Company during the building of the First Transcontinental Railroad in North America and co-owner of the Ames Shovel Company) . The 2 page deed is a conveyance from John Campbell of Duchess County, New York to Oliver Ames, Jr. for a price of ,000,a parcel in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut lying on both sides of the highway leading from Falls Village Bridge, along the Housatonic River, containing 40 acres with FIVE FORGES, together with 13 dwelling houses, one office, 3 barns and other buildings thereon. Also sold was a wood lot containing 50 acres and several other houses in Salisbury.  Purchase comes with an internet printed biography an a 2.5 X 3.5 inch photo.