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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 | W |
| Page | 260 |
| Reel Number | s00198 |
| People | Strauser, Elijah M. - Purchaser |
| Certificate Number | |
| Land District | |
| Type Of Land | Township School Land |
| County | Putnam |
| Purchase Date | Jun. 28, 1877 |
| Township | 65 |
| Range | 21 |
| Land Section | 16 |
| Parts Of Section | NE Quarter of NE Quarter |
| Acres | 40 |
| Price Per Acre | $2.77 |
| Cost | $111.00 |
| Certificate Date | Jun. 28, 1877 |
| Note | Charles K. Foster assignee of Elijah M. Foster |
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