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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 | 1 |
| Page | 92 |
| Reel Number | s00201 |
| People | Moore, William - Purchaser Turner, James - Purchaser |
| Certificate Number | |
| Land District | |
| Type Of Land | Township School Land |
| County | Shelby |
| Purchase Date | |
| Township | 58 |
| Range | 10W |
| Land Section | 16 |
| Parts Of Section | the South East quarter of the North West quarter |
| Acres | 40 |
| Price Per Acre | $3.25 |
| Cost | $130.00 |
| Certificate Date | May 1, 1888 |
| Note | James Turner assignee of Charles Turner assignee of Sarah C. Montgomery assignee of Pierson Montgomery assignee of William B. Cotton assignee of William L. McMurry assignee of James Foley assignee of William Moore |
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