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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 | C |
| Page | 107 |
| Reel Number | s00186 |
| People | Kerby, Asa Sr. - Purchaser |
| Certificate Number | |
| Land District | Randolph |
| Type Of Land | Township School Land |
| County | Randolph |
| Purchase Date | 1839 |
| Township | 53 |
| Range | 15 |
| Land Section | 16 |
| Parts Of Section | Southwest quarter of Northeast quarter |
| Acres | 40 |
| Price Per Acre | $1.25 |
| Cost | $50.00 |
| Certificate Date | Oct. 21, 1839 |
| Note |
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