1805 Land Lottery

Rules for eligibility to participate in the "draws"
1. Bachlor 21 yrs + and 1 year residence in Georgia (by 1802).....1 draw
2. Married with children and 1 year residence in Georgia....2 draws
3. Widow with minor children and 1 year residence in Georgia.....2 draws
4. Minor orphan ......1 draw

Name...residence...1st draw...2nd draw
Armsted Dowdy of Franklin Co .....won....not eligible
James Dowdy of Franklin Co....no....not eligible
M. Henry Dowdy of Wilkes Co....no....no
Martin Dowdy of Oglethorpe Co....no....no
Richard Dowdy of Scriven Co....no....won
Robert Dowdy of Jackson Co....no....no