Can anyone explain to me the procedure followed by the first emigrants (1681or 2), coming to America with Wm Penn to Chester Co. property? Would they have applied for the land in England before they came over? How would they have applied for it? Would there be a paper trail? Did some of the first owners of large portions of land 'sell' the rights to that land to smaller prospective owners? If someone had a survey in 1682, what would they have had to do to lead up to it?? Any information concerning this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Carol