Surveys of Bowman land
Record of 118-acre purchase
Patent record showing purchase of 118 acres by George Bowman from George Ott in June 1751. Berks County was not formed until the following year; this record is in the archives of Philadelphia County.
Survey of original parcel
Tract of land adjoining William Grinding purchased by George Bowman from George Ott.
Additional strip
Application showing additional strip of land purchased by George Bowman, with no further collaboration.
Previous owner indicated
"The adjective 'late' was used in survey records to indicate a previous owner with the current owner's name below -- namely George Old (also spelled Ott).