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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 | H |
| Page | 754 |
| Reel Number | s00189 |
| People | Brown, W. J. - Purchaser Shelton, Saml. - Purchaser |
| Certificate Number | |
| Land District | Franklin |
| Type Of Land | Township School Land |
| County | Franklin |
| Purchase Date | 1854 |
| Township | 45 |
| Range | 2 |
| Land Section | 09 |
| Parts Of Section | Northwest quarter |
| Acres | 160 |
| Price Per Acre | $1.25 |
| Cost | $200.00 |
| Certificate Date | Mar. 23, 1854 |
| Note | This patent is cancelled by new patent issued 01/25/1911 |
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