John PEERCE

                   List of Original Proprietors of Washington DC and the names of their tract of land:

1. William Hutchison, owner of "The Vineyard," April 6, 1689

2. John Watson, owner of "Newbottle," Recorded 1687.

3. John Langworth, owner of "Widow's Mite," Oct. 10, 1664.

4. John Lewger, owner of "Layron Stone," before 1666.

5. Richard and William Pinner, owner of "Fathers' Gift," Oct. 11, 1666.

6. John Peerce, owner of "Jamaica" and of "Port Royal," Sept. 23, 1685.
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Jamaica (historical)   Local Jurisdiction
County:   District of Columbia
State:   DC
History:   Patented in 1687 by John Peerce of Calvert County for 500 acres; the Jamaica tract is presently where Le Droit Park is located
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Port Royal (historical)   Local Jurisdiction
County:   District of Columbia
State:   DC
History:   patented in 1687 by John Peerce for 500 acres
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1740 Port Royal owned by John Peerce - subdivided and given (deeded) to his three sons.