An Albemarle County surveyor's plat book contains a survey of 190 acres for my ancestor, dated 1775, "on the North side of the Fluvanna river and on the waters of Buck island Creek." I understand that "Fluvanna" was name of the James River during Colonial times (correct?), and I have found Buck Island Creek on the map. First, should I read this description as implying that the tract actually touches the "Fluvanna" River, or might it mean simply *anywhere* north of that waterway? And does the reference to the Fluvanna River imply that the tract was on the south side of Buck Island Creek, or could it be farther away, on the north side? Second, would it be possible for a tract of 190 acres to touch both the James River and Buck Island Creek? If so, can anyone tell me approximately where such a tract would lie? Thank you! Scott Simpson __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html