Note: Below Original Land Patents were dated 1841.
"Filed for Record" date was later in Washington, D. C.
These were submitted by Sara Hemp
United States of America, page 440
to Patent WILLIAM JOLLY and ROBERT WILLIAM LONG
Filed for record March 23, 1935 at 11:00 A. M. by Amelia Smith, Recorder
The United States of America, Certificate No. 1158.
To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings: Whereas William Jolly and Robert William Long of Lee County,
Iowa Territory have deposited in the general land office of the United States, a Certificate of the Register of
the land office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment has been made by the said William Jolly and
Robert William Long according to the previsions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled “An
Act making further prevision for the sale of the Public Lands”, “for the East half of the North East quarter of
Section three, in Township sixty-eight North of Range six West, in the District of lands subject to sale at Burlington,
Iowa Territory containing eighty acres according to the official plat of the survey of the said lands, returned
to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General, which said tract has been purchased by the said William Jolly
and Robert William Long. Now know ye, That the United State of America, in consideration of the Premises, and in
conformity with the several acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, Have Given and Granted, and by these
presents Do Give and Grant, unto the said William Jolly and Robert William Long and to their heirs, the said tract
above described: To Have and To Hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities, and appurtenance
of whatsoever nature, thereunto belong, unto the said William Jolly and Robert William Long and to their heirs
and assigns forever. As tenants in common and not as joint tenants. In Testimony Whereof, I, John Tyler, President
of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be made Patent, and the seal of the general land
office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one and of the Independence of the United States the Sixty Sixth.
By the President: John Tyler
By R. Tyler, Sec’y
L.S.925982 J. Williamson Recorded of the General Land Office.
4-205r Department of the Interior General Land Office, Washington, May 25, 1920.
925982 B R. I hereby certify that the annexed copy of patent is a true and literal exemplification from the record
which is in my custody in this office.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the seal of the office to be affixed, at the
city of Washington, on the day and year above written.
L. Q. C. Lamas, Recorder of the General Land Office.
U. S. Patent Record, No. 1, Page 394
The United States of America
To
WILLIAM JOLLY
Files for record the 21 day of March, 1934 A. D. at 8:30 o’clock A. M. #585 Amelia Smith, Recorder. Recording fee
$.50. Receiver’s Receipt and Register’s Certificate No. 5270
The United States of America,
To all to whom these presents shall come, greeting:
Whereas, William Jolly, of Lee County, Iowa Territory had deposited in the General Land Office of the United States,
a Certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment has been made
by the said William Jolly according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled
“An Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands,” for the East half of the South East Quarter
of Section Nineteen, in Township Sixty Nine North, of Range Six West, in the District of Lands subject to sale
at Burlington, Iowa Territory, containing Eighty acres. According to the official plat of the survey of the said
lands, returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor/ General which said tract has been purchased by the
said William Jolly.
Now, Know Ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the Premises, and in conformity with the several
Acts of Congress in such case made and provided, Have Given and Granted, and by these presents Do Give and Grant,
unto the said William Jolly and to his heirs, the said tract above described:
To Have and To Hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever
nature, thereunto belong, unto the said William Jolly and his heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, Have caused these letters to be
made patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at the City of
Washington the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one and of the
Independence of the United States the Sixty Sixth.
By the President: John Tyler
By R. Tyler Secretary
Recorded Volume 11, page 117
J. Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office
The United States of America
To
WILLIAM JOLLY
Filed for recorded the 12 day of September A. D. 1935 at 9:00 A. M. #2340 Amelia Smith Recorder, Recording Fee
$.50
Receiver’s Receipt and Register’s Certificate No. 5305
The United States of America, To All to Whom these Present Shall Come, Greetings;
Whereas, William Jolly of Lee County, Iowa Territory has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States,
a certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment has been made
by the said William Jolly according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820 entitled
“An Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands”, for the West half of the North West quarter
of Section Twenty nine, in Township Sixty nine North, of Range Six West, in the District of Lands subject to sale
at Burlington, Iowa Territory containing Eight {Eighty}, according to the official plat of the survey of the said
lands, returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General which said tract has been purchased by the said
William Jolly.
Now, Know Ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with the several
Acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, Have Given and Granted, and by these presents Do Give and Grant,
unto the said William Jolly and to his heirs, the said tract above described:
To Have and To Hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever
nature, there unto belonging, unto the said William Jolly and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony Whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be
made patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington, the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one and of the Independence of the United States the Sixty Sixth.
By the President: John Tyler
By R. Tyler, Secretary
Recorded Volume 11, page 151 (E4)
J. Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office
The United States of America
To
WILLIAM JOLLY
Filed for record the 28th day of March A. D. 1944 at 8:00 A. M. #813 W. Ellis Wells, Recorder; Recording fee $.50
Receiver’s receipt and register’s certificate No. 5271
The United States of America, On All to Whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
Whereas, William Jolly, Of Lee County, Iowa Territory has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States,
certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment has been made
by the said William Jolly according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled
“ An Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands,” for the East half of the North West Quarter
of Section Twenty in Township Sixty nine, North of Range six West, in the District of lands subject to sale at
Burlington, Iowa Territory containing Eighty Acres, according to the official plat of the survey of the said lands,
returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General which said tract has been purchased by the said William
Jolly.
Now, Know Ye, That the United States of America, in consideration to the Premises, and in conformity with the several
Acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant,
unto the said William Jolly and to his heirs, the said tract above described:
To have and to hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever
nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said William Jolly and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony Whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be
made patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the city of Washington, the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one and of the Independence of the United States the Sixty sixth.
L. S. 1982979.
By the President: John Tyler
By R. Tyler, Secretary
J. Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office, Washington D. C. March 23, 1944
I, hereby certify that this photograph is a true copy of the patent record which is in my custody in this office.
R. S. Clinton, Chief, Patents Division
U. S. Patent Record, No. 2
The United States of America
To
William Jolly
Filed for record the 12th day of September A. D. 1935 at 9:00 A. M., #2341, Amelia Smith, Recorder, recording fee
$.50
Receiver’s receipt and register’s certificate No. 5307
The United States of America, On all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
Whereas, William Jolly of Lee County, Iowa Territory has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States,
a certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment has been made
by the said William Jolly according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled
“Am Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands,” for the east half of the north east quarter
of section thirty, in township sixty nine north, of range six west, in the district of lands subject to sale at
Burlington, Iowa Territory containing eighty acres according to the official plat of the survey of the said lands,
returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General which said tract has been purchased by the said William
Jolly.
Now, Know Ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with the several
Acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, Have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant,
unto the said William Jolly and to his heirs, the said tract above described:
To have and to hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever
nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said William Jolly and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be
made patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one and of the Independence of the United States the Sixty six.
By John Tyler, President of the United States of America
by R. Tyler, secretary
Recorded Volume 11, page 153, J. Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office
U. S. Patent Record No. 3
The United States of America
To
Robert William Long & William Jolly
Filed for record the 19th day of February A. D. 1949 at 8:00 A. M., Inst. #682, O. R. Herron, Recorder, recording
fee $.50, Wm. Soechtig, Deputy, page 88.
Receiver’s receipt and register’s certificate No. 1161.
The United States of America, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
Whereas, William Jolly and Robert William Long of Lee County, Iowa Territory have deposited in the General Land
Office of the United States, a certificate of the register of the land office at Burlington whereby it appears
that full payment has been made by the said William Jolly and Robert William long according to the provisions of
the Act of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled “ An Act making further provision for the sale of the
Public Land”, for the north east quarter of section eleven, in township sixty eight north, of range six west, in
the district of lands subject to sale at Burlington, Iowa Territory containing one hundred and sixty acres according
to the official plat of the survey of the said lands, returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General
which said tract has been purchased by the said William Jolly and Robert William Long.
Now, Know Ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with the several
Acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant,
unto their heirs, the tract above described:
To have and to hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever
nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said William Jolly and Robert William Long and their heirs and assigns forever,
as tenants in common and not as joint tenants.
In Testimony whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be
made, patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one and of the Independence of the United States the Sixty six.
By the President: John Tyler
By R. Tyler, secretary.
J. Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C., February 10, 1949.
Jas. F. Homer, Chief, Patents Section
Book 3, page 321
The United States of America
To
William Jolly & Robert William Long
Filed for record the 25th day of February A. D. 1946 at 10:30 A. M., Inst. # 1123, W. Ellis Wells recorder, recording
fee $.50, Receiver’s receipt and register’s certificate No. 1161.
The United States of America, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
Whereas, William Jolly and Robert William Long of Lee County, Iowa Territory in the General Land Office of the
United States, a certificate of the register of the land office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment
has been made by the said William Jolly and Robert William Long according to the provisions of the Acts of Congress
of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled “An Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands”, for the
north east quarter of section eleven, in township sixty eight north, of range six west, in the district of lands
subject to sale at Burlington, Iowa Territory containing one hundred and sixty acres according to the official
plat of the survey of the said lands, returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General which said tract
has been purchased by the said William Jolly and Robert William Long.
Now, Know Ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with the several
Acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant,
unto their heirs, the said tract above described:
To have and to hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever
nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said William Jolly and Robert William Long and the their heir and assigns
forever as tenants in common and not as joint tenants.
In Testimony Whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be
made patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one and of the Independence of the United States the Sixty six.
By the President: John Tyler
By R. Tyler, secretary.
J. Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C., February 21, 1946.
Jas. F. Homer, Chief, Patents Section
U. S. Patent Record No. 4
The United States of America
To
Lewis Jolly
Filed for record the 25th day of March A. D., 1963 at 8:30 A. M., Inst. # 914, Leona G. Yeager, Recorder, recording
fee $1.50, page 285, certificate No. 6132
The United States of America, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
Whereas, Lewis Jolly, of Lee County, Iowa Territory, has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States,
a certificate of the register of the land office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment has been made
by the said Lewis Jolly according to the provisions of the Acts of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled
“An Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands”, for the north east quarter of section eighteen,
in township sixty eight north, of range three west, in the district of lands subject to sale at Burlington, Iowa
Territory containing one hundred and sixty acres according to the official plat of the survey of the said lands,
returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General which said tract has been purchased by the said Lewis
Jolly.
Now, Know Ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with the several
Acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, Have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant,
unto the said Lewis Jolly and to his heirs, and assigns forever.
In Testimony Whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be
made patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one and of the Independence of the United States the Sixty six.
By the President: John Tyler
By R. Tyler, secretary.
J. Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office, Washington 25, D. C., March 22, 1963.
Oscar E. Collins, Certifying Officer
U. S. Patent Record No. 3
The United States of America
To
Lewis Jolly
Filed for record the 2nd day of June A. D., 1949 at 8:00 A. M., Inst. # 2224, O. R. Herron, Recorder, Wm. Soechtig,
Deputy, recording fee $.50,Book, page 347, certificate No. 6102.
The United States of America, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
Whereas, Lewis Jolly, of Lee County, Iowa Territory, has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States,
a certificate of the register of the land office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment has been made
by the said Lewis Jolly according to the provisions of the Acts of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled
“An Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands”, for the south west fractional quarter of section
seven, in township sixty eight north, of range three west, in the district of lands subject to sale at Burlington,
Iowa Territory containing one hundred and fifty nine acres and seventy four hundredths of an acres, according to
the official plat of the survey of the said lands, returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General
which said tract has been purchased by the said Lewis Jolly.
Now, Know Ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with the several
Acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, Have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant,
unto the said Lewis Jolly and to his heirs, the tract above described:
To have and to hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever
nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said Lewis Jolly and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be
made patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one and of the Independence of the United States the Sixty six.
By John Tyler, President of the United States of America
by R. Tyler, secretary
J. Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office.
Washington, D. C., June 1, 1949
Nellie B. Jeffery, Acting Chief, Patent Section
Instrument No. 2855, page 464
United States of America
To
Patent Lewis Jolly
Filed for record the June 23, 1930 at 1:20 P. M.,
Evelyn Biery, Recorder - Mona Morgan, Deputy
fee $3.00
Pat. C6129 ?, Volume 12, page 464?, ORD. 2777?
Certificate No. 6129
The United States of America, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
Whereas, Lewis Jolly, of Lee County, Iowa Territory, has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States,
a certificate of the register of the land office at Burlington whereby it appears that full payment has been made
by the said Lewis Jolly according to the provisions of the Acts of Congress of the 24th of April, 1820, entitled
“An Act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands”, for the h west half of the north west quarter
of section seventeen, in township sixty eight north, of range three west, in the district of lands subject to sale
at Burlington, Iowa Territory containing eight {eighty?} acres, according to the official plat of the survey of
the said lands, returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General which said tract has been purchased
by the said Lewis Jolly.
Now, Know Ye, That the United States of America, in consideration of the Premises, and in conformity with the several
Acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, Have given and granted, and by these presents do give and grant,
unto the said Lewis Jolly and to his heirs, the tract above described:
To have and to hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever
nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said Lewis Jolly and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony whereof, I, John Tyler, President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be
made patent, and the seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one and of the Independence of the United States the Sixty six.
By John Tyler, President of the United States of America
by R. Tyler, secretary
J. Williamson, Recorder of the General Land Office.
Eastern States Office
350 South Pickett
Alexandria, VA 22304
June 19, 1980
I hereby certify that this reproduction is a true copy of the official record on file in this office.
Reheein Loutts
GEORGE CLAYPOOLE & WIFE
TO DEED
WILLIAM SAUCER
This indenture made the Twenty Sixth of March in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one,
between George Claypoole and Hannah Claypoole, his wife of the County of Lee and Territory of Iowa of the first
part and William Saucer of the County and Territory aforesaid of the second part, witnepeth {witness}; That the
said part of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of the sum one hundred and fourteen dollars lawful
money of the United States in hand paid by the said part of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged
have given granted bargain, sold conveyed and confirmed and by these presents do give grant bargain sell and conegnd
{conveyed} confirm unto the said party of the second part to his heirs or assigns forever the following described
tract or parcel of land. Lying in the County of the {Lee} and Territory of Iowa the same being a part of the south
west quarter of section No. eighteen of township No. sixty eight north of range No. three west of the 5th meridian
and being bounced as follows. To Wit: Beginning at the half mile or {of} quarter section stake situated on the
township line which divides section No. eighteen in township No. sixty eight of range No. three west from section
No. thirteen in township No. sixty eight of range No. four west running thence south west said township line ten
chains to a stake (bearing trees BO 3in No 85 degree No 85 degree west 19 ½ links and BO 6in No 10 W 1 chain
28 links thence east thirty nine chains and eighty eight links to a stake region bearing trees BO 6in No 59 E 19
links and BO 6in No 50 degree E 58 link thence north ten chains and seven links to a stone (bearing tree W O 18in
N 60 # E 23 links and Hickory 1in links thence west thirty nine chain and eighty eight links to the place of Beginning
forty acres be the same more or less together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging to have
and to hold the same unto the said of the second part his heirs and assigns forever and the said parties of the
first part do covenant to warrant and forever defend the title to the said premises against the claim of all and
every person whatever.
In Testimony whereof the said parties of the first part hereunto set their hands and seals the day and years first
above, written signed sealed and delivered in deliver in presence of James D. Gedney & Wesley Hughs
George Claypoole (seal)
Hannah Claypoole (seal)
TERRITORY OF IOWA
COUNTY OF LEE
I, the undersigned an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, do hereby certify that on this day, George
Claypoole and Hannah Claypoole, his wife, who are both personally known to me to be the persons whose name are
subscribed to the foregoing instrument as parties thereto personally appeared before me and acknowledged the execution
thereof to be their free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein 4. And said Hannah Claypoole
being by me made acquainted with the contents of the said deed of conveyances and being by me examine separate
and part from her husband acknowledged on such examination that she execute the same and relinquished her dower
in the real estate therein mentioned freely and without compulsion or undue influence of her said husband. Given
under my hand and seal this 25th day of March.
James D. Gedney
Justice of the Peace (seal)
Book A, page 17
North Lee County Courthouse
Fort Madison, Iowa
William Leslie
To Deed
Gothiel Kammerer
Filed for Record, November 20, 1856, 2o’clock p. m.
Know all men by these presents, that I, William Leslie of Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa in consideration of the
sum of fifteen hundred dollars paid by Gothiel Kammerer the following described Real Estate situated in Lee County,
State of Iowa, to wit: The North half of the North East quarter of Section No. twenty five (25) in Township No.
sixty eight (68) North of Range No. four (4) west, containing eighty acres, more or less, according to the survey
made by the United States. And I warrant the title against all person who whatsoever. Witness my hand this Nineteenth
day of November A. D. 1856 at Fort Madison, Iowa.
Wm. Leslie
State of Iowa }
Lee County } SS
Before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, appeared William Leslie, who is personally
known to me to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the foregoing Deed as Granter and acknowledged
the same to be his voluntary act and Deed. Given under my hand this 19th day of November A. D. 1856.
Henry M. Salmeon
Justice of the Peace Madison Township
Grantee Book F, page 300
From North Lee County Courthouse
Fort Madison, Iowa
Filed for record January 20, 1868 at 10:30 o’clock A. M.
Lusetta Saucer & Josephine Leslie To Articles of Agreement
This agreement made and intend into this 18th day of January A. D. 1868 by and between Luzetta {Lusetta} Saucer
and Josephine Leslie of Lee County and State of Iowa. Witnessth {Witnessed}: that said Luzetta Saucer and Josephine
Leslie being fortuity interested in a curtain farm. Known as the Northwest quarter of section No. eighteen (18)
in township No. sixty eight (68) North part and Range No. three (3) west also forty acres in the North part of
the Southwest quarter of said section No. eighteen (18) in the above named Township and Range being two hundred
(200) acres in all in said farm which is in Green Bay Township, Lee County and State of Iowa. Said Luzetta Saucer
and Josephine Leslie hereby mutually agree with each other that the interest each of them shall own in said above
described lands with the improvements thereon from the date of the signing of this agreement shall be an undivided
half of the same to each of them to hold the same as their property in fee simple and each of them shall have a
right to sell or otherwise dispose of the half of said farm each is to own by the terms of this agreement and make
a deed of conveyance for the same - Luzetta Saucer and Josephine Leslie also agree with each other to sell the
whole of said farm if it can be sold on certain terms and conditions to which have been mutually agreed upon by
said parties this date. It is also agreed that Josephine Leslie is to continue to have the possession and control
of said farm till it is sold or otherwise disposed of by both parties. She may rent of occupy the said farm or
rent a part of it and occupy the rest of it as the may consider best for both parties concerned in said farm. The
rent or means received by Josephine Leslie for the use of said farm or the amount due for by her the occupancy
of it or any part of it shall be accounted for by her to Lusetta Saucer or her legal representative on or before
the first day of April in each year after the present year but any payments made or expenses incurred in making
repairs or improvements of said farm or taxes or insurance or other expenses paid rents or yearly returns shall
be equally divided between Luzetta Saucer and Josephine Leslie. In Testimony, whereof the said parties have hereunto
subscribed their names the day and year first above written in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa.
Lusetta Saucer
Josephine Leslie
$100 Isrey Stamp
L S J L January 18,1868
State of Iowa}
Lee County } SS
Be it remembered that on this 18th day of January A. D. 1868 personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in
and for said county, Luzetta Saucer and Josephine Leslie personally known to me to be the identical persons by
whom the forgiving agreement was signed and severally acknowledged the same as their free and voluntary act and
deed. Witness: My hand and seal notarial on the day and year last above written.
Francis O. Dorr
Notary Public
Grantee Book G, page 518
From North Lee County Courthouse
Fort Madison, Iowa
Filed for record March 3rd, 1870 at 3 o’clock P. M.
Josephine & Wm. Leslie
To Deed
Luzetta {Lusetta} Bader
This indenture made and excited this twenty first day of February A. D. 1870 by and between Josephine Leslie and
William Leslie of Madison Township, county of Lee and State of Iowa of the first part and Luzetta Bader of Browning
Township, County of Schuyler and State of Illinois of the second part; Witness that the said parties of the first
part for and in consideration the sum of one dollar and other valuable consideration the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged have bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell and forever quit claim unto the
said party of the second part her heirs execution and assigns all them interest claim or demand in and to the following
described Real Estate situated in the County of Lee and State of Iowa. To Wit: Ninety (90) acres of land in the
east part of the Northwest fractional quarter of section number eighteen, township number sixty eight North of
Range number three (3) West bounced as follows on the East, North and South by the lines around said quarter section
made by the United States Surveyors, and on the West by a line running North and South made at a distances of ninety
rods, West from the East line of said quarter section and extending across said fractional quarter section from
it’s South line to it’s North line, Stones being placed at the Southeast corner of said fractional quarter section
18 and at the southwest corner of said ninety (90) acres tract of land also at the Northwest corner of said of
the same being in Lee County, Iowa: To Have and to hold the same with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging
unto the said with party of the second part grantors so hereby covenant with the said grantee, her heirs and assigns
that the title so conveyed is free and unencumbered by any act of the grantors herein and the said Josephine Leslie
of the above described premises: In
Testimony whereof the said parties of the part have hereunto set their hands the day and year first above written.
Josephine Leslie
William Leslie
$50 insrev stamp
W L J L March 3, 1870
State of Iowa }
Lee County }
On this twenty first of February A. D. 1870 before me a Notary Public in and for said County personally came Josephine
Leslie and William Leslie to me personally known to be the identical persons whose names are affixes to the above
Deed as grantors and acknowledged the execution of the same to be their volunteer act and deed. Witness: My hand
seal Notarial the day and year above written.
Francis O. Dorr
Notary Public
