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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 | 11 |
| Page | 319 |
| Reel Number | s00205 |
| People | Wright, Thomas A. - Purchaser |
| Certificate Number | |
| Land District | |
| Type Of Land | Township School Land |
| County | Gentry |
| Purchase Date | |
| Township | 63N |
| Range | 32W |
| Land Section | 16 |
| Parts Of Section | The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter |
| Acres | 40 |
| Price Per Acre | $4.62 |
| Cost | $185.00 |
| Certificate Date | Nov. 12, 1924 |
| Note | Assignee by mesne conveyances is Callie D. Ross. This patent is issued in lieu of and to correct a patent heretofore issued by the State of Missouri on the 15th day Nov. A.D. 1859, which patent is of record Volume N. page 768, Twp. School Land Patents, w |
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