The gap is real and due to historical facts and not the loss of records. Robert Carter, Lord Fairfax's agent died 4 August 1732 which effectively closed down the Proprietor's books. Although William Fairfax, Lord Fairfax's cousin was in place as his new agent by the summer of 1734, he did not have the power to issue new grants. When Lord Fairfax visited Virginia in 1736, he temporarily re-opened the grant process, and thereafter grants were made and recorded until his death in 1781. Peter V. Bergstrom, PhD Independent Historian Computer & Historical Consultant 336-286-6854 [log in to unmask] ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html