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N. E. N. W. section 14, township 67, range 32,- 40 acres.
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S. W. N. E. section 22, township 68, range 35,- 40 acres. N. W. S. E. section 22, township 68, range 35,- 40 acres. N. E. N. W. section 22, township 68, range 35,- 40 acres. S. E. N. W. section 22, township 68, range 35,- 40 acres.
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N. W. N. W. section 15, township 68, range 35,- 40 acres. S. E. N. W. section 15, township 68, range 35,- 40 acres.
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It is hereby declared to be an express condition of this grant, that in case said county at this time has not obtained a perfect title to any of said lands, that any interest, claim or title thereto, the county may hereafter acquire under or by virtue of the swamp land grant aforesaid, shall inure to the benefit of the party of the second part, without any further or subsequent conveyance thereof, anything herein contained to the contrary, notwithstanding.
It is also a like condition of this conveyance that in case any lands are included in the foregoing descriptions which were not, or are not contracted to be sold by said company in and by said agreement in writing, so on file as aforesaid, the same are reserved and excepted from the effect and operation of this convey- ance, and are not intended herein or hereby to be conveyed; and all lands re- served from the inoperation of the said agreement in writing are reserved from the effect and operation of this conveyance.
And the said party of the first part doth further covenant and agree that all the lands within the said county that may at any time be duly selected as swamp or overflowed lands, and all such lands as may not be included in this conveyance if any, the party of the first part will at any time convey by deed similar to this conveyance, at the request of the American Emigrant company, to the said com- pany, its trustees or assigns.
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That any proceeds of said claim on the United States, if any proceeds shall be received, the party of the first party will at any time, on like request, assign and transfer in separate or more convenient form to said company, its trustees, or its assigns, and any land that shall be located under, or by any scrip, so-called, which may be obtained on said claim, the party of the first part will convey in like manner to said company, or their trustees, or assigns, on reasonable request so to do. The party of the second part takes this grant subject to all the provisions of the act of congress of September 28, 1850, and especially release the state of Iowa and the said county from all liability for releasing said lands.
Given under the hands of the board of supervisors of Taylor county. By order of the board of supervisors.
D. W. HAMBLIN, Chairman,
JOSIAH LITTIER, J. B. CAMPBELL, VINCENT BEALL, ASA COBB, WM. G. MERIDETH,
JOHN MCLEAN, THOMAS COBB, JAMES GARTSIDE, JESSE ORME, OLIVER JENKS,
E. T. SMITH, Clerk of Board of Supervisors.
STATE OF IOWA, - TAYLOR COUNTY. J [SEAL ]
S. J. HALL, Notary Public.
On this 8th day of September, in the year one thousand, eight hundred and sixty-three, personally came before me, the undersigned, a notary public in and for the county and state aforesaid, the said D. W. Hamblin, Thomas Cobb, Vin- cent Beall, Josiah Littier, James Gartside, Asa Cobb, J. B. Campbell, Jesse Orme, Oliver Jenks, John McLean, W. G. Merideth, supervisors, and E. T. Smith, clerk of the board of supervisors of said county, personally to me known to be the iden- tical persons, whose names are affixed to the foregoing conveyance as grantors, and who executed it, and personally acknowledged said instrument of convey- ance to be their voluntary act and deed as the board of supervisors of this county of Taylor.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand and notarial seal.
Done in Bedford, Taylor county, Iowa, the day and year last above written.
[SEAL]
S. J. HALL, Notary Public.
And so passed from the control of the county, more than thirteen thousand acres of what are to day her best lands.
Citizens of today might feel disposed to criticise the board of supervisors for almost giving away this land, but there is no question but they acted in good faith. At that time, and indeed many years later, the greater part of the above described land was considered useless, without great expense in draining. And the county needed money badly for immediate use, and so it was considered, at the time, good business sense to exchange apparently worthless land for cash.
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EARLY RECORDS.
Some of our readers may question the wisdom of giving place in this work to these quaint old documents, but no better way can be taken to show the legal qualifications of the early officials and the nature of the business transacted at that early date. The social life and the moral condition of the people can be judged far better by the records they leave, than by tradition, which is always more or less distorted and colored in its transmission down from one generation to another. The documents herein given, may evoke a smile as none of them given display profound legal knowledge, but their simplicity bears witness of the deep undercurrent of honor running through them. In those days, it was not deemed necessary to employ a lawyer to make a bargain binding or a legal transaction valid. If a farm were bought or sold, the simplest procedure consist- ent with a business-like method was adopted, and on its adoption, became the rule of action. Among the many curious records in the law history of the county, the following will illustrate the nature of the business and perhaps throw some light on the social relations of the early settlers.
FIRST MARRIAGE RECORD.
STATE OF IOWA, - [SEAL] TAYLOR COUNTY. L
WILLIAM F. WALTERS.
To any authorized licensed officer or minister, authorized to solemnize matri- mony, you are commanded to join in wedlock William Allumbaugh to Mrs. Nancy Jane Ross, Both of Taylor County, Benton Township. Gave under my hand, the first day of March, 1851.
JOHN HAYDEN, Clerk.
I, John W. Miller, a justice of the peace, certify that I joined together in matrimony William Allumbaugh to Nancy Jane Ross, this 29. day of March, 1851.
JOHN W. MILLER, J. P.
A true copy.
FIRST DEED OF RECORD.
This indenture, made and entered into between William F. Walters, of the County of Taylor, and the State of Iowa, of the first part, and Elisha Gladen, of the County of Buchanan, and State of Wisconsin, of the second part, witnesseth that the party of the first part has bargained and sold to the party of the second part that parcel of land situate and being in the County of Taylor, and State of Iowa; to-wit, the S. W. 1/4 of the S. W. 14 of section 14, township 68 north, of range 35 west, containing forty acres, for the consideration of one hundred dollars, to me in hand paid, before sealing the same. And the said William F. Walters will sell, warrant and defend the title of the above described land to the proper use and benefit of him, the said Gladen, from and against himself and heirs and all
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persons claiming in or through, or under him, the said Walters. As witness, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 31. day of July, 1854.
WILLIAM F. WALTERS [SEAL ] STATE OF IOWA, [SEAL |
TAYLOR COUNTY.
1. John Lowe, County Judge for the County and state aforesaid, do certify that William F. Walters, whose name is signed to the foregoing deed of convey- ance, was signed in my presence for the purpose and intent before named, as witness my hand and seal of office, this the 31. day of July, 1854.
JOHN LOWE, County Judge.
I do certify that the above is a true copy of the deed from Walters to Gladen. Gave from under my hand, this 8. day of October, 1854.
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WM. B. CONGER, By J. LOVE, for Conger. SECOND DEED OF RECORD.
This indenture, made and entered into this 29. day of October, A. D. 1854, by and between the undersigned County Judge of Taylor County in the State of lowa, for and in behalf of the inhabitants of said County of the first part, and Edwin Houck, of the second part, witnesseth that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of $30.15 to him paid by the said party of the second. the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, doth hereby sell, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, a certain tract, or parcel of land, lying and being in the County of Taylor, and State of Iowa, and in the town of Bedford, the county seat of said county, and known in the plat of the general survey of said town, as lots 7 and 8, block II, in said town of Bedford; and the said party of the first part hereby covenants that the said County of Taylor will warrant and defend the said premises to the said party of the second part against the lawful claims and deeds of all persons claiming the same, as assigns of said county and by its authority.
In testimony whereof, I. John Lowe, County Judge of said county, have here- unto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 27. day of October, A. D. 1854.
JOHN LOWE, County Judge.
STATE OF IOWA, - TAYLOR COUNTY.
On this 27. day of October, A. D., 1854, before Henry W. Baker, District Clerk, within and for said County, personally came John Lowe, who is personally known to me to be the identical person who executed the foregoing deed as party grantor thereto, and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed for the pur- poses therein named.
Given from under my hand, this 27. day of October, A. D. 1854.
H. W. BAKER, Dist. Clerk.
I do certify that the above is a true copy.
LUTHER BENT.
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QUITCLAIM DEED.
To all persons to whom these presents shall come, greeting: Know ye that whereas at the March term of the District Court, in and for the County of Taylor. State of Iowa, held on the 29. day of March, A. D. 1855, at the town of Bedford, in said county, a decree was made by the District Court of said county that Adam Vinnedge do make and deliver unto Elizabeth M. Bent and her heirs, a quitclaim deed of, in and to the following described tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the county aforesaid, the same, having prior to said term of court been entered with money belonging to said Elizabeth M. Bent, in trust for her in the name of said Vinnedge, to-wit: The northwest fourth of the southwest quar- ter, and the south half of the northwest quarter of section No. 29, in township No. 68, of range No. 34.
Now I, the said Adam Vinnedge, do therefore, in consideration of the prem- ises aforesaid, release, remise and forever quitclaim unto the said Elizabeth M. Bent and to her heirs, the aforesaid tracts or parcels of land to have and to hold the same, together with all the rights thereto appertaining.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto signed my name, the 29. day of March, A. D. 1855.
ADAM VINNEDGE.
STATE OF IOWA,
COUNTY OF TAYLOR. S
Be it remembered that on this the 29. day of March, A. D. 1855, before me sitting as a District Court of said county, at its March term, 1855, personally ap- peared before me, Adam Vinnedge, who is personally known to me to be the identical person who signed the within deed of conveyance as party grantor thereto, and acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
E. H. SEARS, District Judge.
I do certify that the above is a true copy of the original deed to Elizabeth M. Bent, April 4, 1855.
WILLIAM M. McEFFEE, Recorder of Taylor County.
FIRST MORTGAGE OF REAL ESTATE.
This deed of mortgage, made and entered into this 25. day of December, A. D. 1856, by and between Edward Scrivner, of the County of Taylor and State of Iowa, of the first part, and Isaac B. Fells, of the County of Gentry and State of Missouri, of the second part, witnesseth that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the better securing the payment of the promissory note hereinafter mentioned, as well as the consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid by the party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have and by these presents do bargain, sell, alien, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever, the following described tracts of land, lying and being in the County of Taylor,
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State of lowa, to-wit, the west half, and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section No. 20, in township No. 67 north, of range No. 35, west, con- taining in all one hundred and twenty acres, more or less, to have and to hold the same unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns for- ever : Provided however, that this conveyance and these presents are upon these express conditions :
Whereas, The said Edward Scrivner has this day executed his promissory note in words and figures as follows : to-wit,
Twelve months after day I promise to pay Isaac B. Fells the sum of one hun- dred and forty-four dollars for value received this 25. day of December, 1856.
his EDWARD X SCRIVNER. mark
ATTEST: G. W. LEWIS.
Now if the said Edward Scrivner, his heirs, executors, or administrators shall well and truly pay the sum of money specified in said note, together with all in -. terest thereon, if any, when said note shall become due and payable according to the true tenor, meaning and effect thereof, then this conveyance and the prop- erty hereby conveyed shall be void; but if the said Edward Scrivner, his heirs, executors and administrators shall not well and truly pay the sum of money speci- fied in said note, together with all interest thereon, if any, when said note shall become due and payable according to the true tenor, meaning and effect thereof, then this conveyance shall remain in full force, and the said party of the second part, his heirs or assigns may proceed to sell this for simple title to the property hereinbefore described, or any part thereof, at public vendue, to the highest and best bidder for cash at the courthouse door in the town of Bedford; first giving twenty days public notice of the time, terms and place of sale, and of the property to be sold, by six written hand-bills to be put up in six public places in the County of Taylor, and upon such sale shall execute and deliver a deed or deeds in fee sim- ple of the property to be sold to the purchaser or purchasers thereof, and any statement and recital whatever in said deed or deeds by said party of the second part, his heirs, executors and administrators or assigns shall be received in all courts of justice as prima facie evidence of the truth thereof, and receive the pro- ceeds of said sale out of which he shall pay the first cost and expenses of this trust and meet whatever may be in arrears and unpaid on said note, whatever of principal or interest, and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the party of the first part, his heirs or legal representatives.
In testimony whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first aforesaid.
his EDWARD X SCRIVNER. mark
STATE OF MISSOURI,
GENTRY COUNTY.
Be it remembered that on this 25. day of December, A. D. 1856, Edward Scrivner, who is personally known to me, the undersigned judge of the probate court of Gentry County and state aforesaid, subscribed to the foregoing deed of
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mortgage, as grantor, this day personally came before me and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed for the purposes and uses therein mentioned.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal of office the day and date aforesaid.
GEO. W. LEWIS, Judge Probate Court, Gentry County, Mo.
I do certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original mortgage deed to Isaac B. Fells, as now on file in my office for record this 25. day of December, A. D. 1856.
WILLIAM N. McEFFEE, County Recorder.
FIRST CHATTEL MORTGAGE.
For and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars, in hand paid, I, E. W. Fouts, of Bedford, Taylor County, and State of Iowa, hereby sell and convey unto E. T. Smith, of said town, county and state, the following de- scribed personal property; to-wit, twenty-three black and white spotted hogs, about eight months old, marked underbit from each ear, there being spayed sows among them, one sow, black and white spotted, mark underbit from each ear, with six pigs, about eight weeks old; one red two-year-old heifer, and two one- year-old red and white spotted heifers, and two hundred and fifty bushels of corn in the ear; and I, said Fouts, hereby covenant to warrant and defend the prop- erty against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. The conditions of the above obligation are such as,
Whereas, the said E. W. Fouts has this 23. day of April, A. D. 1862, made, executed and delivered to Windsor, Cathcort and Co., his promissory note, for the sum of one hundred dollars, with ten per cent interest from date, and falling due the 25. day of December, A. D. 1862, and the said E. T. Smith has signed said note, being security for the payment of said note at maturity, now if the said Fouts shall, will and truly pay said promissory note, principal and interest at maturity, and save the said E. T. Smith harmless from liability on said note, then this obligation to be void; otherwise the said E. T. Smith shall be entitled to take possession of said personal property, and to sell the same for the pay- ment of said note, with the interest due thereon, after first giving the same no- tice as is required by law to be given for the sale of like property under execu- tion. Witness my hand this 23. day of April, A. D. 1862.
E. W. FOUTS.
STATE OF IOWA, -
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TAYLOR COUNTY.
Be it remembered that on the 23. day of April, A. D. 1862, before me, the un- dersigned, a notary public in and for said county and state, personally appeared E. W. Fouts, to me personally known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the foregoing instrument as grantor, and acknowledged the execution of the same to be his voluntary act and deed.
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Witness my hand and notarial seal at Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, April 23. A. D. 1862.
S. J. HALL, [SEAL] Notary Public.
THE ORDINATION OF JOHN LAMBERT.
From a previus act of the Regular babtis church of Jesus Christ, called three forks of Nodawa, to call for a presbytery for the ordination of John Lambert, Met at the House of william Shuen, in page co., iowa, Elder pale p. Chamberlain, and by the request of the church preceded as the presbetory, the candidate, John Lambert, having been set Before him by the church, and by examination, find sd candidate to bee of good moral deportments and sound in the faithe, and I, withe church, believe him to be called to the work of the Ministry of the holy gost, procede to ordane him and set him A part with the full power of the min- istry, and as such I recommend him by the grace of god to the churches wher Ever his lot in Cast. Gave from under this twenty fourthe day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1854.
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