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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 | D |
| Page | 275 |
| Reel Number | s00187 |
| People | Collins, Francis K. - Purchaser |
| Certificate Number | |
| Land District | |
| Type Of Land | Township School Land |
| County | Randolph |
| Purchase Date | 1844 |
| Township | 53 |
| Range | 14 |
| Land Section | 16 |
| Parts Of Section | North West fourth of the North East quarter, North East fourth of the North West quarter, South West fourth of the North West quarter, South East fourth of the North West quarter, South West fourth of the North East quarter, South East fourth of the North |
| Acres | 320 |
| Price Per Acre | $1.25 |
| Cost | $400.00 |
| Certificate Date | Oct. 19, 1844 |
| Note |
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