Homestead/Land
Archibald had many large tracts of land in Morgan & Lawrence Counties, the first we find recorded on Land Grant Records in October 26, 1822, then again on September 16, 1827 and another one in 1825 this was signed by Gov James T. Morehead, he took 140 acres on December 22, 1865 in Morgan County, on this Grant was placed the State Seal it was of made of paper and fastened to the grant with a red sealing wax. His last tract of land was taken up four (4) years before Elliott County was created from parts of Morgan, Lawrence & Carter Counties under the act as passed the Legislature, April 1, 1869…
