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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 | G |
| Page | 313 |
| Reel Number | s00189 |
| People | Fletcher, John W. - Purchaser |
| Certificate Number | |
| Land District | Jefferson |
| Type Of Land | Township School Land |
| County | Jefferson |
| Purchase Date | 1852 |
| Township | 41 |
| Range | 6E |
| Land Section | 07 |
| Parts Of Section | Southeast quarter of Northeast quarter |
| Acres | 40 |
| Price Per Acre | $2.00 |
| Cost | $80.000 |
| Certificate Date | Apr. 10, 1852 |
| Note | Cancelled and new patent filed Aug 21, 1853 |
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