The John Coles that acquired lots in Richmond is not likely to have sold
land in 1769, having been then dead 22 years.

John Coles acquired his Richmond land in 1737 from Byrd.  Deeds & Wills
1725-37, p. 629.  (see microfilm)  He acquired more lots in 1741.  (see
cypalcorp, *Henrico County Court Order Book 1737-1746*)

Will at Deeds and Wills 1744-48, p. 345 (microfilm); inventories and
accounts, see cypalcorp, *Henrico County Deeds and Wills 1750-1767.*  This
book and companion volume 1767-74 track later land conveyances.

"Sources" to which you allude ("it is said that...") appear to be in error.

On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 8:37 PM, Eric Huffstutler <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> It is said that when William Byrd set out the city of Richmond, Virginia
> in 1737, that John Coles was already here and had the first house in the
> city.  Depending on the source, he arrived in Richmond either in 1710 or
> c.1730.  That he acquired his land from both grants and purchases but...
> FROM WHO?  He had to buy the land from someone but I am coming up empty
> except for one parcel where another house stood along Franklin Street.
> There was one tract of around 143 acres he owned in the north-east section
> of the city just east of the horse race grounds and sold it to Richard
> Adams in 1769.  (or his son Isaac did?)
>
>
> Any help identifying how or who the land that John Coles acquired in
> Richmond prior to the city being laid out, would be appreciated.
>
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