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Record Details
| Record Group | Office of Secretary of State |
|---|---|
| Series | Township School Land Patents |
| Series Description | Upon admission as a state, section 16 in every township was given to the state to benefit public education. The land was sold, with proceeds designated for school construction and teacher pay. |
| Volume | P |
| Page | 551 |
| Reel Number | s00193 |
| People | Wright, G. P. - Purchaser |
| Certificate Number | 551 |
| Land District | |
| Type Of Land | Township School Land |
| County | Pettis |
| Purchase Date | |
| Township | 44 |
| Range | 22 |
| Land Section | 16 |
| Parts Of Section | West half of the NE quarter & of the NW quarter |
| Acres | 240 |
| Price Per Acre | $2.28 |
| Cost | $547.20 |
| Certificate Date | Sep. 23, 1865 |
| Note |
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