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Land Records: 1777 - 1969

 
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Record GroupOffice of Secretary of State
SeriesTownship School Land Patents
Series DescriptionUpon 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.
VolumeT
Page247
Reel Numbers00196
PeopleBray, Thomas A. - Purchaser
Rowder, John - Purchaser
Certificate Number 
Land District 
Type Of LandTownship School Land
CountyMiller
Purchase Date 
Township39
Range12
Land Section16
Parts Of Sectionthe South West quarter of the North East quarter
Acres40
Price Per Acre$1.25
Cost$50.00
Certificate DateJun. 11, 1870
NoteThomas A. Bray Assignee of John Rowder

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