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| 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 | V |
| Page | 446 |
| Reel Number | s00198 |
| People | Sells, Lewis - Purchaser |
| Certificate Number | |
| Land District | |
| Type Of Land | Township School Land |
| County | Lewis |
| Purchase Date | |
| Township | 60 |
| Range | 5W |
| Land Section | 17 |
| Parts Of Section | the south east quarter of the south west quarter |
| Acres | 40 |
| Price Per Acre | $13.50 |
| Cost | $540.00 |
| Certificate Date | Jun. 11, 1875 |
| Note |
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