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Kinney County, TX
DeedsKINNEY COUNTY DEED RECORDS
Source: “Acorns and Branches” SWTGS Quarterly Vol. 1 No. 2, p. 17-18, 22
(cont. from Vol. I n. 1, p. 10) issue missing
Book No. A-1 (warranty deeds except as otherwise noted)
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23 W. H. Pulliam and Ben A. Pulliam to B. C. Greenwood, dated 4/23/1873, filed for record 4/24/1873, Lot 4, Subdivision E, known as Garden lot, San Felipe settlement, and water rights
24 CANCELLATION OF PATENT from Jacob Kuechler, Comm. Of General Land Office, to John J. Odenath, dated 4/25/1873, filed for record 5/4/1873, Patent #572, Vol 2, Class 2, granted July 23rd, 1849, to John J. Odenath for Sur 193 of 1/6 league situated in Kenney County and found in conflict with Juan Conzales 11 league grant.
24 NOTE from Bernard Kenst to B. C. Greenwood, dated and filed for record 5/5/1873, promise to pay $400.00 note for unpaid balance on a lot and house in Brackettville.
25 B. C. Greenwood to Bernard Kenst and Mary A. Kenst, dated and filed for record 5/6/1873, Lot 10, Block 11, Old Town of Brackettville.
26 A. F. Dignowity, Atty for Sam S. Smith, to J. B. Sweeney, dated 5/6/1873, filed for record 5/13/1873, Lot 6, Block 6, Old Town of Brackettville on the headwaters of Moras Creek.
27 A. F. Dignowity, Atty for Sam S. Smith, to James Murphy, dated 5/12/1873, filed for record 5/14/1873, Lot 4, 5, 6, 7, Block 3, Old Town of Brackettville.
28 Contract to rent, T. M. Pafford and R. Pafford to P. C. Smiley and Henry C. McIntire, dated 10/1/1872, 250 acres known as Mud Creek farm.
29 Contract to sell crop, Ramaldo Sanches to John H. Taylor & Son, dated 8/1/1873(?), filed for record 6/4/1873(?), crop planted on land leased from Joseph Mey laying in San Felipe, Div. H, and the upper or Eastern portion of land laying in Rio Grande Div. B, covering 25 acres more or less.
30 Mortgage, Nicholas Valdevies to William B. Hudson, dated 4/8/1873, filed for record 6/4/1873, all of his share of crop on the land leased from Joseph Mey, laying in San Felipe, Del Rio Lands, Kinney County. If the bill plus 10% is paid before the crop is gathered this document is null and void.
31 Lease, James H. Taylor and William B. Hudson to Vincente Cuellar, dated 4/18/1873, filed for record 6/4/73, 86-9/10th acres, Rio Grande Division B of San Felipe and water rights.
32 Lease, James H. Taylor and William B. Hudson to Jesus de la Garza, dated 4/18/1873, filed for record 6/4/73, 30 acres, San Felipe Division A, San Felipe Lands.
33 Lease, James H. Taylor to Thomas Martinez, dated 4/6/1873, filed for record 6/4/73, 128-4/5 acres, San Felipe Division A, San Felipe; 18 acres, Rio Grande Division B, San Felipe.
34 Charles W. Stewart to Ervin P. Pullam, dated 10/8/1836, filed for record 6/19/1873, ½ league of land, undivided half of the league of land which Stewart is entitled as a colonist.
35 [this item has been marked out] AMR Deed Mortgage, L. S. Ballowe to C. R. Cox, Administrator for Adin C. Pulliam, dated 12/15/1859, filed for record 6/19/1873, undivided one half 13-1/2 labors of land, Bexar District, originally granted to Charles Stewart.
[several other items were marked out; only new name added was Charles W. Stewart]
38 A. F. Dignowity, Atty for San S. Smith, to George Lee, dated 6/30/1873, filed for record 7/1/1873, Lots 13, 14, Block 1, Brackett Subdivision of Sur 262. Lot has 32 varas front on Rudolph Alley and running back between parallel lines at right angles with said alley 80 varas to Creek.
40 A. F. Dignowity, Atty for Sam S. Smith, to Matilda Keene, dated and filed for record 7/3/1873, Lot 1, Block A, Town of Brackettville.
41 A. F. Dignowity, Atty for Sam S. Smith, to Francis Rose, dated 6/27/1873, filed for record 7/7/1873, Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, Block 3, in the Town of Brackettville.
42 Wilhelmina Holmes to Ann Ross, dated 4/2/1873, filed for record 7/10/1873, 1 vars off the NW end of Lot 8, Block 6, Brackettville.
43 Sam S. Smith to Edward Ross, dated 3/1/1873, filed for record 7/10/1873, Lot 12, Block 3, Town of Brackettville.
44 Sam S. Smith to Mrs. Anne Ross, dated 9/27/1871, filed for record 7/10/1873, Lot 7, Block 6, Town of Brackettville.
45 A. F. Dignowity, Atty for Sam S. Smith, to Edward Vernump, dated 7/8/1873, filed for record 7/10/1873, Lot 8, Block 4, in the Town of Brackettville.
46 A. F. Dignowity, Atty for Sam S. Smith, to Ann Ross, dated 7/11/1873, filed for record 7/11/1873, Lots 1, 2, Block 8, Old Town of Brackettville.
47 W. H. Pulliam and Matilda Pulliam to T. M. Pafford, dated 7/21/1873, filed for record 7/23/1873, 27-4/5 acres, part of lot 5, San Felipe Division A.
49 A. F. Dignowity, Atty for Sam S. Smith, to Felicita Patino, dated 7/21/1873, filed for record 7/24/1873, Lot 1, Block 22, Old Town of Brackettville.
50 J. C. Beales and Delores Soto De Beales by C. R. Johns and J. C. Kirby, Attys, to A. O. Strickland, dated 6/5/1873, filed for record 7/30/1873, 160 acres, part of a grant of 11 leagues to Delores Soto de Beales. Beginning at a stake on the South East bank of Las Moras Creek which is the most Northern boundary and corner of the old town of Delores, from which bears three pecan trees, the middle one about six inches in diameter, marked D bears S 1 86-4/10ths varas. Thence S 65 E with said Northern boundary 1607 varas to a mound of rocks from which a four-pronged Muskeet 2 to 3 in. dia brs SW 16.5 vs and a musket 2-1/2 in dia brs S 52 E 19.9 vs. Thence S 25 W 475 varas to a mound of rocks for most Southern corner from which a Muskeet 4 in. dia brs 569-1/4 W [sic – S 69-1/4 W?] 7.8 varas and a Muskeet 2-1/4 in dia brs S 79 W 12.4 varas. Thence N 65 W at 1360 varas a pecan (line) tree 5 in. dia brs N (?-1/4) E 13.8 vr and a pecan 9 in. dia brs S 79 E 14.7 varas. Thence up the bed of said Las Moras with its meanders to the place of beginning.
(To be continued in Volume I, no. 2, March 1986) issue missing
Book No. A-1 (continued from Vol. I, n.4) issue missing
102 WD Sam S. Smith to Frank Radaz, dated 10 March 1873 and filed for record 12 January 1874; Lots 4, 5, Block 5, Old Town of Brackettville.
103 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Gornasindo Vernandez [Fernandez?], dated and filed for record 12 January 1874; Lot 9, Block 41, Brackettville Subdivision.
104 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Leandro Castro, dated and filed for record 12 January 1874; Lot 6, Block 1, Brackettville Subdivision.
105 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Clemento Menchaca, dated 15 January 1874 and filed for record 17 January 1874; Lot 1, Block 1, Brackettville Subdivision.
106 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to J. W. Armstrong, dated 15 January 1874 and filed for record 17 January 1874; Lot 17, Block 21, Brackettville Subdivision.
107 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Monroe Terrill, dated and filed for record 20 January 1874; Lot 2, Block 26, Subdivision of Brackettville.
108 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Juan [sic] Sara, dated and filed for record 20 January 1874; Lot 8, Block 25, Brackettville Subdivision.
109 WD from James W. Brown to Mrs. Mary Keen, dated 2 January 1874 and filed for record 22 January 1874; Lots 8, 9, Block B, Las Moras Creek, Brackettville.
110 Deed from James M. Alexander to Stephen Crosby, dated 15 September 1859 and filed for record 28 January 1874; 640a, Ventura Gonzales, Patent 1106, Vol. 4, General Land Office Records, Third Class.
112 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Frank M. Converse, dated 29 January 1874 and filed for record 30 January 1874; Lot 5, Block 26, Old Town of Brackettville.
114 WD from Sam S. Smith to Frank Radaz, dated 10 March 1873 and filed for record 14 February 1874; Lots 4, 5, Block 5, Old Town of Brackettville.
116 WD from John Wichman to James Murphy, dated and filed for record 4 March 1874; Lot 3, Block 3, Brackettville Subdivision.
118 Deed [certificate penciled in] from Edward Teal, Administrator for Henry Teal, decd, to William C. Duffield, dated 15 December 1840 and filed for record 28 April 1874; 640a, donation to Edward Henry Teal, [Certificate] #1018.
119 WD [dee of certificate penciled in] from Ann Fisher, Executrix of S. Rhoads Fisher, decd, to Samuel A. Maverick, dated 28 June 1847 and filed for record 26 April 1874; The 8 following Bounty Land Warrants, for 320 acres each: #2803, Nathan Finney; #2804, Joseph A. Spier [Spicer penciled in]; #2805, Robert Wood; #2806, John Strode; #2807, Reasen Banks; #2808, Robert H. Fenten; #2809, William Day; and #10052, Hiram M. [?] Russell, Also the Donation of Joseph A. Spicer, 640a.
121 WD [deed of certificate penciled in] from William C. Duffield to Samuel A. Maverick, dated 24 December 1846 and filed for record 28 April 1874; 640a, donation warrant #1018, issued to Henry Teal on 5 February 1840.
122 WD/Power of Atty [deed of certificate penciled in] from Francisco Sauiz [Saenz penciled in] to Samuel A. Maverick, dated 24 June 1841 and filed for record 28 April 1874; 320a, Cert. 7, Class 4, issued to said Sauiz on June, 1841.
124 Patent (9/413) from P. H. Hill, Governor [State of Texas] to Samuel A. Maverick [inventory Juan Jose Guererio penciled in], dated 22 September 1851 and filed for record 28 April 1874; 1/6 of a league, Sur. 225, Cert. 773/872, Section 13. Beginning at a stake 600 varas N 580 W from the N corner of Sur. 224 from which a mesquite bears N 250 E 55 varas: Thence N 320 E 204] varas to a stake from which a mesquite bears N 6 W 130 varas, another bears N 75 W 62 varas; Thence S 58 E at 1010 varas the Las Moras, at 2041 a stake from which a mesquite bears N 86 E 19 varas, another bears N 61 E 11-1/2 varas; Thence S 32 W 2041 varas to a stake, from which a mesquite bears S 31-1/2 W 120 varas, another bears S 33 W 137 varas; Thence N 58 W at 630 varass the Las Moras, 2041 varas to the place of beginning.
125 Deed & Power of Atty [Deed of Certificate] from Canuto Perez to Samuel A. Maverick, dated 10 September 1841 and filed for record 28 April 1874; 640a, Cert. 141, Class 3, issued to Perez 9 April 1841.
126 Patent (904/6) from P. W. Bill [sic], Governor [State of Texas] to Samuel A. Maverick, assee [assignee for ?] F. W. Mitchell, dated 6 April 1852 and filed for record 28 April 1874; 130a, Sur 106, Sect. 13, Cert. 201. Beginning at the upper corner of Sur. 105, a stake from which a mesquite bears N 75 E 199 varas another bears N 76 E 198 varas; Thence East, at 1345 varas a stake and mount; Then S 45 W 950 varas to a stake on the bank of the river, from which a willow bears N 73-1/2 E 6 varas, another bears N 55 W 17 varas [Thence down the river, with its meanders, to the place of beginning].
127 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Nora Givens, dated 28 April 1874 and filed for record 4 May 1874; Lot 3, Block 26, Brackettville Subdivision.
128 Patent (465/6) from F. W. Bell, [sic]. Governor, [State of Texas] to Samuel A. Maverick, Assee John Moyer, datd 4 November 1852 and filed for record 28 April 1874; 320a, Sur. 127, Sec. 13, [Warrant #997]; Beginning at a stake on the bank of the river, the upper corner of Sur. 126, from which a hackberry bears N 39 W 104 varas another bears N 41 W 106 varas; Thence N 45 E at 2580 varas a stake and mound; Thence N 45 W at 672 varas a stake on the bank of the river from which a willow bears N 12 W 116 varas; Thence down the river with its meanders to the place of beginning.
129 Patent (873/3) from F. W. Bell, Governor [State of Texas] to Samuel A. Maverick, Assee, Richard West, dated 16 September 1851 and filed for record 28 April 1874; 320a, Sur. 115, Sect. 13, Cert. 47[?] E. bank of Rio Grande; Beginning at the upper corner of Sur 114 a stake on the bank of the river from which a mulberry bears N 62 E 4 varas, another bears N 17 W 9 varas; Thence N 45 E at 265 varas Ziguste Creek at 2710 varas mound; Thence S 45 W at 1694 varas said Greek at 2794 varas a stake on the bank of the river from which a mesquite bears N 11 W 31-1/2 varas, another bears S 75-1/2 E 30-2/5 varas; Thence down the river with its meanders to the place of beginning.
131 Patent (831/3) G. H. Bell [sic], Governor [State of Texas] to Samuel A. Maverick Assee James Dennison [?], dated 16 September 1851 and filed for record 28 April 1874; 160a, [Sur. 107, Sect. 13, Cert. 200], on the E. bank of Rio Grande; Beginning at a stake on the bank of said river, the upper corner of sur. 106, from which a willow bears N 73-1/2 E 6 varas, another bears N 55 W 17 varas; Thence N 45 E at 1872 varas, a stake and mound; Thence S 45 W 1928 varas a stake on the bank of the river, from which an ash bears S 40 W, 2.5 varas, another bears N 72-1/2 W 1-3/5 varas; Thence down the river with its meanders to the place of beginning.
Source: “Branches and Acorns” SWTGS Quarterly Vol. II, n. 2, p. 17-20 – December 1986
NOTE: microfilm does not include pp. 132-140
141 Deed James Murphy to Mary Jane Murphy, dated 27 March 1874 and filed for record 12 March 1874, on Lots 3, 3 ½, Block 3, Brackett Subdivision.
143 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Mary Ann Kenat, dated 13 May 1874 and filed for record 14 May 1874, on Lot 11, Block 11, Brackett Subdivision.
144 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Caledonia Flores, dated 15 April 1874 and filed for record 17 June 1874, on Lot 1, Block 26, Brackett Subdivision, corner of Brown and El Paso Streets.
145 Contract of Co-Partnership from L. C. Crowell and Louisa Mead, to A. F. Dignowity, dated 16 February 1874, on Lot 13, Block 3, Brackettville Subdivision.
146 WD from Mark Finnican and wife to Allen Wayt, dated 2 September 1873 and filed for record 9 June 1874, on ½ of 1/3 league, Patented to Thomas B. Huling Assignee of James Eaves; Patent 288, 7 February 1852.
147 Deed from W. C. Adams to W. B. Hudson, dated 21 April 1874 and filed for record 10 June 1874, on all of land conveyed to said Hudson by deed of conveyance of 24 December 1871, recorded in Uvalde County Book D, No. 3, page 405
148 [Special Warranty] Deed from William C. Adams to W. B. Hudson, dated 24 December 1871 and filed for record 10 June 1874, on Surveys 157, 158,159, 160, of 640a each and Sur. 183 of 1476a, Sect. 13 of Bexar Land District; being undivided. 1/3 of 1/5 interest of Lot 3, division C, 13-1/3a, between Conception and St. Marys ditches from the North West end. The ½ of Garden lot 6, containing 8 acres and lying between San Felipe Creek and San Felipe ditch, all of Garden lot 5 of division F, containing 2 acres, Town Block 15 in Range IV and 101 acres of Subdivision 5 of San Felipe division A, being all of said subdivision except 27-4/5 acres in shape of a right triangle of the North West end.
150 WD [and water rights] from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to James A. Ware, dated 5 June 1874 and filed for record 17 June 1874, on Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block B [Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Southern Subdivision; Lot 2, Block 6, Brackett Subdivision], Town of Brackett, situated on Las Moras Creek.
151 WD from Sam S. Smith to A. F. Dignowity, dated 16 February 1874 and filed for record 29 June 1874, on Lot 13, Block 3, Brackettville Subdivision.
152 WD from A. F. Dignowity to Edward L. and Charles L. Dignowity, dated and filed for record 29 June 1874, on Lots 6, 7, Block 4, and Lot 13, Block 3, Town of Brackettville on the Head Waters of Las Moras.
153 WD from Alejas Zapata to A. F. Dignowity dated 16 April 1874 and filed for record 29 June 1874, on 1 ½ varas front on North Street and running back at right angles between parallel lines to slough or creek, said strip being off of the S. E. side of lot 5, Block 4, of Brackett Subdivision.
154 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Mrs. N. A. Graves, dated and filed for record 29 June 1874, on Lots 1, 2, Block 3, Old Town of Brackettville on headwaters of Las Moras.
155 WD from John H. Kennedy to Adams Collins & Co., dated 12 June 1874 and filed for record 12 July 1874, on his undivided ½ interest in Sur. 402, Section 10, 320 acres, on the waters of Elm Creek; 160a, part of sur. 401, Sec. 10, on the E. waters of Elm Creek.
157 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Rufus Jenison, dated and filed for record 23 July 1874, on Lot 10, Block 27, Town of Brackett on Las Moras Creek.
158 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Alejas Zapata, dated 4 April 1874 and filed for record 30 July 1874, on Lot 5, Block 4, Brackett Subdivision.
159 WD from Sam S. Smith by his attorney A. F. Dignowity to Frank S. Fritter, dated 27 July 1874 and filed for record 30 July 1874, on Lots 6, 7, Block 22, Old Town of Brackettville, on headwaters of Las Moras.
160 Deed of Trust from F. S. Fritter to Thos. M. Paschal, Trustee for Sam S. Smith, dated and filed for record 30 July 1874, on Lots 6, 7, Block 22, Old Town of Brackettville, on headwaters of Las Moras.
161 Deed of Trust from A. F. Dignowity & Bros to Thos. M. Paschal, Trustee for J. W. Watkins, dated and filed for record 30 July 1874, on Lot 13, Block 3, Old Town of Brackettville, on headwaters of Las Moras Creek.
163 WD from A. J. Graves [N. A., wife of J. O. Graves] to Alexander Hill, dated 20 July 1874 and filed for record 31 July 1874, on Lots 1, 2, Block 3, Town of Brackett, on the headwaters of Las Moras.
164 WD from Edward Rose to A. F. Dignowity & Bros, dated 21 July 1874 and filed for record 4 August 1874, on Lot 12, Block 3, Brackett subdivision, on headwaters of Las Moras.
165 Charter between Pinto Agr., Irr. & Manufacturing Co. and A. F. Dignowity & Bros, dated 13 July 1874 and filed for record 12 August 1874, on a ditch 10 ft wide and 4 ft deep, beginning on the East bank of the Pinto or East Zogeste Creek in Kinney Co. Three hundred varas as may be practicale [sic] above or N. E. At S. W. line of Sur. 270 patented to Jose M. Hara of 640a thence in an eastern and southern practival [sic] and effectual direction through said sur. 270 and sur. 268. Thence down between said Pinto Creek and Bluff Creek with their meandering on vacant stake land until said ditch shall become exhausted or to intersect said Bluff Creek five miles more or less below the head of said ditch.
166 Deed of Trust from Ferdinand Wedelick to John H. Jones, Trustee for George Lee, dated ____ Aug 1874 and filed for record 15 Aug 1874, on Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, Block C, Brackett Subdivision.
168 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to John H. McKinzie, dated and filed for record 12 Aug 1874, on Lot 12, Block 4, Brackett Subdivision, on Las Moras Creek.
169 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Pedro Garcia, dated and filed for record 12 Aug 1874, on Lot 14, Block F, Brackett Subdivision.
170 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Thomas Libby, dated and filed for record 13 Aug 1874, on Lots 2, 3, Block 22, Brackett Subdivision.
171 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Yudalicio Velasco, dated and filed for record 12 Aug 1874, on Lot 4, Block 1, Brackett Subdivision.
172 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Francis Rose, dated 17 March 1874 and filed for record 14 Aug 1874, on Lot 1, 4[?], Block 2, Brackett Subdivision.
173 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to William Holmes, dated 13 Aug 1874 and filed for record 15 Aug 1874, on Lot 21, Block A, Southern Subdivision of Brackett.
174 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Eucaxacacion[?] Rivas, dated and filed for record 1 Sep 1874, on Lot 10, Block 1, Brackett Subdivision.
175 WD from Eucaxacacion[?] Rivas to Sarah Cook, dated and filed for record 1 Sep 1874, on Lot 10, Block 1, Brackett Subdivision.
176 Deed of Trust from Benjamin Thomas to W. B. Leigh & A. Dittman, Trustees for T. H. Schleuning, dated 21 Aug 1874 and filed for record 5 Sep 1874, on Lot 7, Block 5, Brackettville.
178 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Benito Talamantes, dated 8 Aug 1874 and filed for record 23 Sep 1874, on Lot 7, Block F. Brackett Subdivision.
179 WD from William B. Hudson to Randolph Pafford, dated __ August 1874 and filed for record 6 Oct 1874, on Lot 5, Div. F, San Felipe [2 acres].
180 WD from Randolph Pafford to Jerome Strickland, et al, dated and filed for record 3 Oct 1874, on Lot 18, Range 5, San Felipe [1/?] of said lot.
181 WD from Randolph Pafford to William B. Hudson, dated __ Aug 1874 and filed for record 6 Oct 1874, on Lot 75, Division E, Old Town of Sam Felipe [1 ½ acres].
182 WD from Catherine Seadler to Mr. W. M. Reynolds, dated 6 Oct 1874 and filed for record 7 Oct 1874, on Lot 1, Block 38, Brackettville Subdivision.
183 WD from R. A. Farley & wife to Randolph Pafford, dated 4 Oct 1873 and filed for record 15 Oct 1874, on Lot 4, Subdivision E of Garden Lots , San Felipe Creek [fractional Block 9, Range III, San Felipe].
184 WD from Louisa Meade to James Murphy, dated and filed for record 19 Oct 1874, on Lot 2, Block 5, on Las Moras Creek near Fort Clark, Brackettville.
185 WD from William J. Maltby & James M. Lovett by William J. Maltby, atty, to William Wilson, dated 12 Feb 1870 and filed for record 22 Oct 1874, on a tract of land fronting 25 varas on Spring Street in what was formerly called Brackett, near the Government Post at Las Moras, and 50 varas in depth. The same land deeded by Sam S. Smith in 1858 to William J. Maltby & James M. Lovett.
186 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Delores Ramos, dated 23 Jan 1874 and filed for record 23 Oct 1874, on Lots 1, 2, Block 41, Brackettville Subdivision.
187 Deed from Mary A. Maverick, Exec. Of Samuel A. Maverick, decd, to C. R. Johns & J. C. Kerbey, dated 20 Nov 1874 and filed for record 7 Dec 1874, on two tracts of land, sur. 199 & 200, 320a each, on Maverick Creek [John Mayer Pat. 467/26; Henry Teel 399/1]
(to be continued in Vol. II, n. 3)
188 WD from Benjamin Moore to W. B. Hudson & A. F. Dignowity, dated ___ Dec 1874 and filed for record 9 Dec 1874, on charter of Pinto Agricultural and Irrigation Co. Recorded in the County of Kinney in Book A, Pages 165 and 166.
190 WD from Mary A. Maverick, Exec. Of Samuel A. Maverick, decd, to A. M. Dignowity, dated 3 July 1874 and filed for record 10 Dec 1874, on 640a, Cert. 234, granted to the B.B.B. & C. Ry Co. April 1, 1856.
191 WD from Mary A. Maverick, Exec. Of Samuel A. Maverick, decd, to A. M. Dignowity, dated 3 July 1874 and filed for record 10 Dec 1874, on 640a, Cert. 233, granted to the B.B.B. & C. Ry Co. April 1, 1856.
[illeg] Cert. dated 5 Oct 1874 and filed for record 10 Dec 1874, certifies that C. B. Greenwood is authorized to … & locate certs. #4, 2 of 1 league each for Kinney County Land, [This entry penciled in and too faint to be sure of page number, dates, and names.]
192 Field Notes dated and filed for record 19 Dec 1874, on 1 League No. 418, Karnes County School Land, Cert. No. 4.
193 Field Notes dated and filed for record 19 Dec 1874, on 1 League No. 417, Karnes County School Land, Cert. No. 2.
194 WD from John Perry to Henry L. Dignowity, dated 1 Dec 1874 and filed for record 22 Dec 1874, on 320a, Cert. 37, 3rd Class, issued to Joseph Conrad 20 April 1854.
195 WD from H. B. Adams and E. D. L. Wicks to W. T. Cushing, dated 6 July 1874 and filed for record 26 Dec 1874, on 1/3 of a league granted to William S. Haxney, assignee of Manuel Martinez, Sur. 141, Sect. B, on the E. bank of the Rio Grande. [Cert. 217/316]
196 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Josepha Drager, dated and filed for record 26 Dec 1874, on Lot 7, Block 26, Brackett Subdivision.
197 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Antonio Ramirez, dated and filed for record 26 Dec 1874, on Lots 10, 11, Block 26, Brackett Subdivision.
198 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to G. L. Hunter, dated 1 Dec 1874 and filed for record 28 Dec 1874, on Lots 6, 7, 11, 12, Block 2, Brackett Subdivision.
199 Deed of Trust from G. L. Hunter to Thomas M. Paschal, Trustee for Sam Smith, dated 1 Dec 1874 and filed for record 28 Dec 1874, on Lots 6, 7, 11, 12, Block 2, Brackett Subdivision.
201 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Stephen McLean, dated 2 Jan 1876 and filed for record 7 Jan 1875, on Lots 1, 2, Block 2, Brackett Subdivision.
202 WD from Stephen McLean and Ysabel McLean to Anthony F. Dignowity, et al, dated and filed for record 7 Jan 1875, on Lots 1, 2, Block 2, Brackett Subdivision.
203 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Margaret Ballantyne, dated 2 Jan 1875 and filed for record 12 Jan 1875, on Lots 1, 2, Block 15, Brackett Subdivision.
204 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to William N. Cook, dated 15 Jan 1875 and filed for record 16 Jan 1875, on Lots 6, 7, 8, Block 21, Brackett Subdivision.
205 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Felipe Luna, dated 15 Jan 1875 and filed for record 16 Jan 1875, on Lot 2 ½, Block 24, Brackett Subdivision.
206 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Manuel Alejandro, dated 29 June 1874 and filed for record 19 Jan 1875, on Lot 27, Block E, Town of Brackettville.
207 WD from Ellen Reirdan to Mary Ann Brennan, dated and filed for record 19 Jan 1875, on parts of Lots 68, 69, Sur. 285, Town of Brackett, patented to Sam S. Smith 23 Jun 1855.
208 WD from Ann Ross to John Mellifont, dated 15 June 1863 and filed for record 20 Jan 1875, on west part of Lot 67, corner of Ellen and Spring Street, Brackett.
209 WD from J. A. Manto & Wife to Mary A. Keene, dated 14 Jan 1875 and filed for record 25 Jan 1875, on Lots 8, 9, Block B, Town of Brackett.
210 WD from William H. Pulliam & Wife to John Perry, dated 21 Jan 1875 and filed for record 27 Jan 1875, on 106a, part of subdivision 2, out of the Rio Grande Division B, containing 163-4/5 acres, San Felipe. Also Town Block 24 in Range VII of San Felipe.
218[?] WD from William B. Gooze to Thomas M. Paschal, Trustee for S. S. Smith, dated 8 Jan 1875 and filed for record 6 Feb 1875, on Lots 6, 7, 8, Block 21, Brackett Subdivision.
219 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Pedro Ramos, dated and filed for record 16 Feb 1875, on Lot 3, Block D, Brackett Subdivision.
220 Patent (111/42) from Richard Coke, Governor, State of Texas, to George Schwandner, assignee of Blass Lopez, dated 5 June 1874 and filed for record 18 Feb 1875, on 320a, Sur. 26, Cert. 239, on the waters of the W. Fork of Nueces River. Beginning at a pile of rocks on the side and near the foot of a mountain 15644 varas N. and 21220 varas East from the most E. corner of Sur 270 on Zoquite Creek (alias Piedro Pinto) of 640a for Jose Maxia Nava a Pin Oak 12 in. brs. N. 38 W. 240 vrs. 7 vrs. One prong of a double L.O. 18 in. brs. S. 82 W. 14 vrs. Thence S. 80 W. at 240 vrs cross Spring branch at 930 vrs. Cross W. P. of Nueces at 1070 vrs. A pile of rocks at foot of bluff rock bank for point on this line an Elm 14 in. brs. N. 7 ½ W. 16 vrs, a Live Oak 14 in. brs. S. 2-1/4 E. 26 vrs, 1344 vrs, to pile of rocks on the mountain for S. W. corner. Thence N. 10 W. at 673 vrs, a pile rock at mountain for point on this line from which a Pecan 20 in. brs. S. 80 E. at 103 vrs. Cross W.P. of Nueces at 568 vrs. Cross Spring branch 1344 vrs. A pile of rock at L. O. 3 in. brs. N. 45 W. 29 vrs. Do. 2 in. N. 51-3/4 W. 29.6 vrs. The most SW summit of a high mountain brs. S. 24-3/4 E. Thence S. 10 E. along slopes and foot of mountain 1344 vrs. To beginning.
221 Patent (112/42) from Richard Coke, Governor, State of Texas, to George Schwandner, dated 5 June 1874 and filed for record 18 Feb 1875, on 320a, Sur. 27, Cert. 239, on the waters of the W. Fork of Nueces River. Beginning at a stake on the E. bank of a spring branch on the S. or SE line of Sur. 26, by virtue of same Cert. and 210 vrs. From its SE corner a Live Oak 8 in. brs. S. 26-3/4 E. 1 vara Do. 16 in. 86-3/4 E. 14.6 vrs. Thence S. 80 W. with South line at 30 vrs. Crosses Spring branch at 720 vrs. Crosses W.P. of Nueces, at 860 vrs, a pile of rocks at foot of bluff rock bank for point on this line an Elm 14 in. brs. N. 7-1/4 W. 16 vrs. A Live Oak 14 in. S. 2-1/4 E. 26 vrs. 1344 vrs to a Stake, a Live Oak 6 in. brs. S. 70 ½ W. 40.4 vrs. Do. 18 in.n S. 23 W. 118 vrs. Thence N. 80 E. at 370 vrs crosses W.P. of Nueces at 75 vrs. Crosses Spring branch at 848 vrs. A pile of rock at foot of a mountain for point in this line, an Elm 10 in. brs. S. 37 ½ W. 8 vrs. Do. 7 in. brs N. 24-3/4 E. 72, 1344 vrs, to a pile of rock on the mountain for SE corner. Thence N. 10 W. along the mountain 1344 vrs to the place of beginning.
222 Patent (190/11) from State to Andrew Baird, assignee of Moses Nichols, dated 29 Aug 1854 and filed for record 27 Feb 1875, on 1/6 league, Sur. 259, Cert 108, Zoquite Creek. Beginning at a stake the E. corner of Sur. 258 from which a Mesquite bears S. 31 W. 73 ½ varas, another bears S. 42 ½ W. 85 varas. Then N. 32 ½ E. 2041 varas to a stake from which a Mesquite bears S. 35 W. 15 varas, another bears S. 2 ½ W. 16 varas. Thence N. 58 W. 946 varas Zoquite Creek, 2041 varas to a stake, from which a Mesquite bears N. 57 W. 11 varas, another bears N. 60 W. 17 varas. Thence S. 32 W. 2041 varas to a stake and mound. Thence S. 58 E. 1185 varas Zoquite Creek 2041, to the place of beginning.
223 Patent (189/11) from State of Texas to Andrew Baird, assignee of Moses Nichols, dated 29 Aug 1854 and filed for record 27 Feb 1875, on 1/6 league, Sur. 258, Sect. 13, Cert. 108, Bexar District. Beginning at a stake the South corner of Sur. 257 from which a Live Oak bears S. 3 E. 7 ½ varas, another bears S. 16 ½ W. 9 varas. Thence N. 32 E. 190 varas Zoquite Creek, 2041 varas to a stake and mound. Then S. 58 E. 1185 varas Zoquite Creek, 2041 varas to a stake from which a Mesquite bears S. 31 W. 73 ½ varas, another bears S. 42 ½ W. 85 varas. Thence S. 32 W. 2041 varas to a stake, from which a Mesquite bears N. 39 ½ E. 21 varas, another bears S. 77 ½ W. 51 varas. Thence N. 58 W. 2041 varas to the place of beginning.
224 WD from Russell Howard by Atty Lorenzo Castro to Sam S. Smith, dated 7 Dec 1874 and filed for record 1 Mar 1875, on 320a, Cert 122, issued to the heirs of Valentine Haller.
225 WD from Sam S. Smith to John Perry, dated 19 Dec 1874 and filed for record 1 Mar 1875, on 140a, Sur. 420, Sect. ___, Zoguite Creek, Cert. 122, being ½ of issue to the heirs of Valentine Haller.
226 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to James Murphy, dated 27 Feb 1875 and filed for record 2 Mar 1875, on 2/3 of a vara, front on North St. adjoining lot 19 in Block 5, on SE side of said lot, at right angles with said North St and parallel with said line the same width through to Spring St.
227 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to William Holmes, dated 1 Mar 1875 and filed for record 2 March 1875, on Lot 20, Block A, Southern Subdivision of Brackett.
228 WD from William Holmes to A. F. Dignowity et al, dated and filed for record 2 Mar 1875, on Lot 21, Block A, Southern Subdivision of Brackett.
229 Charter (Mud Creek Ag & Irr. Co.) to F. S. Fritter et al, dated 15 Feb 1875 and filed for record 4 Mar 1875, on two ditches, one 4 ft wide, in the west side of Mud Creek and another 9 ft wide on the east side of said Creek and both 3 ft deep and beginning at a point on the banks of said Creek 8000 varas south or below the north line of sur. 204, Pat. To Carlos Colerick and about 4 miles above the San Antonio and El Paso road crossing of said creek, all in the County of Kinney and State of Texas. Thence said ditches to run in an eastern and southern direction as may be most practical and effectual through Sur. 204 and 11 league grant known as the Juan Gonzales Grant and down the valley of said Creek with the meandering of the same until said ditches shall become exhausted or re-enter the said Mud Creek, a distance of five miles, more or less.
230 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to John Herzing, dated and filed for record 6 Mar 1875, on Lot 7, Block C, Corner lot on Spring & Raso Streets, Town of Brackett.
231 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Mary Ann Margaret McDonald, dated 27 Jan 1874 and filed for record 6 Mar 1875, on Lots 10, 11, Block 9, Brackett Subdivision.
232 WD from J. W. Armstrong and Ellese F. Armstrong to Mrs. Ann Ross, dated and filed for record 9 Mar 1875, on Lot 17, Block 21, Brackett Subdivision.
233 WD from Wm. B. Hudson to Chas. L. Dignowity, dated 24 Dec 1874 and filed for record 16 Mar 1875, on 640a, Sur. 409, situated on East Goquete.
234 WD from Wm B. Hudson and A. F. Dignowity to Edward L. Dignowity, dated 15 Mar 1875 and filed for record 16 Mar 1875, on 1/3 interest in the Pinto Agricultural and Irrigation Company. (165/A)
235 WD from Adam Byerly to Almirah Dias, dated 22 Jan 1872 and filed for record 31 Mar 1875, on 460a, Sur. 327, Sect. 10, 1/5 of headright of Adam Byerly.
236 WD from Clement Dias and wife to Sam T. Robb, dated 6 Nov 1873 and filed for record 31 Mar 1875, on 460a situated in Bexar Dist., being the same land conveyed 22 Jan 1872 to Almirah Dias by Adam Byerly.
237 WD from Sam T. Robb to Nelms & Dill (a business firm), dated 8 July 1874 and filed for record 31 Mar 1875, on 460a, Bexar Dist.
238 WD from Alexander Hill to Mrs. N. A. Graves, dated and filed for record 3 April 1875, on Lots 1, 2, Block 3, O. T. Brackett.
239 Charter of Piedra Irr. & Manufacturing Company executed by F. S. Fritter et al, dated 11 Mar 1875 and filed for record 3 April 1875, on 1 ditch 9 ft wide and 3 ft deep, to commence in the extreme SE part of sur. 239 and to run South down the valley until exhausted, or enters the Rio Grande, the distance of 4 miles, more or less.
240 WD from William M. Reynolds and wife to Fred Miltner, dated 12 Mar 1875 and filed for record 7 Apr 1875, on Lot 1, Block 38, Brackett Subdivision.
241 WD from Joseph Collins to Peter F. Adams and James Dalrymple, dated 22 Mar 1875 and filed for record 7 Apr 1875, on 321a, Sur. 402, Section 10, on the waters Elm Creek (undivided ½ interest); 160a, Sur. 401, Sect. 10, West of Elm Creek (undivided ½ interest); 160a, Sur. 401 East ½, on the waters of Elm Creek (undivided ½ interest).
243 WD from James Dalrymple to M. V. Adams, dated 30 Mar 1875 and filed for record 7 Apr 1875, on divided ½ interest in 320a, Sur 402, Sect. 10, on the waters of Elm Creek; 160a, Sur. 401, Sect. 10, West of Elm Creek; 160a, Sur 401 East ½ on the waters of Elm Creek.
245 WD from Monroe and Martha Terrell to A. F. Dignowity et al, dated and filed for record 19 Apr 1875, on Lot 2, Block 26, Brackett Subdivision.
246 Charter of Canal of the Pecos & Rio Grande Irrigation Co., dated 13 Mar 1875 and filed for record 23 Apr 1875, on following described land; At a point opposite a low gap in the mountain 15 miles above the confluence of the Pecos with the Rio Grande River. Thence down Devil River to where the same touches the North West corner of Kinney County. Thence by a direct line through the Valdez grant to a post in the S. A. Maverick Survey No. 234 one mile South of Fort Clark. Thence by a direct line to a stake equally distant from the North East Corner of Survey No. 230 made for the School Commissioner of Bandera County and No. 345 made for John Lawrence in Maverick County. Thence by a direct line to the North West Corner of Forster’s Sur. 566. Thence with said Survey to its South West Corner. Thence in a direct line to the North West Corner of John Sharpes Survey No. 613. Then with the line of said Survey to its South West Corner of Section No. 23 in Block 111 surveyed for the Texas and New Orleans Rail Road Company in Dimmitt County near the head of El Baroso Creek. Thence by a direct line to the corner of the Juaginar Galon Grant, said Corner known on the map of the Land Office as Las Petonellas. Thence by a direct line through Webb County to the North East corner of Survey No. 159, made for the H. and G.N.R.R. Company. Thence to the Center of the West line of Encinal County. Thence by direct line to the South East Corner of said County. Thence by a direct line through the Counties of Starve [Starr?], Hidalgo and Camem [Cameron?], to the City of Brownsville.
247 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Isaac and Arch Cox, dated and filed for record 1 May 1875, on Lot 18, Block C, Brackett Southern Subdivision.
248 Special WD form Wm. B. Hudson and Jane Hudson to E. C. Dees, dated 1 May 1875 and filed for record 3 May 1875, on 4-4/9a, of Lot 3, Division C, San Felip Del Rio. (A-1/148)
249 WD from Pasgual Ximenis and wife to Peter Rigal, dated and filed for record 3 May 1875, on Lot 5, Block 25, Brackett Subdivision. (A-1/92)
250 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Jose Angel Calvan, dated and filed for record 6 May 1875, on Lot 2, Block 42, Brackett Subdivision.
251 Patent (859/6) from State of Texas to William Hilliard, assignee for Thomas Osborn, dated 12 Sep 1874 and filed for record 8 May 1875, on 320a, Warrant 1759, Bexar Dist. Sur. 342, Beginning at a stake for the SW corner of Sur. 339 from which a mesquite brs. N. 16 E. 31 vrs., another brs. N. 47, 12 varas. Thence S. 950 varas Elm Creek 1344 varas, a stake from which a mesquite brs. S. 52, 31 varas, another brs N. 63, W. 17 varas. Thence East 1344 varas to a stake and mound. Thence N. 1344 varas to a stake and mound on the S. line of Sur. 339. Thence W. 656 vrs Elm Creek 1344 vrs to the place of beginning.
252 Patent (733/3) from State of Texas to heirs of Elijah Merryman, decd, dated 10 Nov 1855 and filed for record 8 May 1875, on 1280a, Sur. 358, Cert. No. 117, Beginning at a stake the South East Corner of Survey No. 357, from which a Mesquite brs N. 36 W. 30 varas, another bears N. 21 W. 19 vrs. Thence S. 1060 vrs to Elm Creek 2688 varas to a Stake and Mound. Thence N. 2688 varas to the South West Corner of said Survey No. 357, a stake from which a Mesquite brs. South 84 W. 30 vrs. Another brs N. 2 W 79 varas. Thence East 1840 varas to Elm Creek 2688 to the beginning.
253 WD from William Hilliard to James H. Selkirk, dated 25 Sep 1856 and filed for record 8 May 1875, on 320a, Bexar Dist. Sur. 342, on Elm Creek (Cert 1754, Thomas Osborn)
254 from Willliam B. Hendson [Hudson] to Benj. Moore, dated 5 Sep 1874 and filed for record 17 May 1875, on Lot 13, Range IV, San Felipe [Del Rio]
255 WD from Benjamin Moore to Charles Elmendoz, dated 22 Apr 1875 and filed for record 17 May 1875, on Lot 13, Range IV, San Felipe [Del Rio]
256 WD from Pedro Rigal and wife to Agapo Gonzales, dated 15 Jan 1875 and filed for record 19 May 1875, on Lot 11, Block 24, Brackett Subdivision.
257 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Edward Ross, dated 2 July 1874 and filed for record 20 May 1875, on Lots 5, 6, 11, 12, Block 7, Old Town of Brackettville.
258 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Martina R. Marquez, dated 22 May 1875 and filed for record 24 May 1875, on Lot 3, Block 42, Brackett Subdivision.
259 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Rufus Jennison, dated and filed for record 26 May 1875, on Lot 21, Block 27, Brackett Subdivision.
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268 WD from A. F. Dignowity, atty for Sam S. Smith, to Emaline Gill, dated and filed for record 14 Jun 1875, on Lot 4, Block B, Brackett Subdivision.
269 Field notes of Bexar County School Land, dated 10 Jun 1875 and filed for record 23 Jun 1875, on Sur. 424, 1/3 of league, Sect 13, on headwaters of West Elm Creek about 5 miles east of Brackett.
270 Field notes of Bexar County School Land, dated 10 Jun 1875 and filed for record 23 Jun 1875, on Sur. 201, 1 league Sec. 13, San Pedro Creek, 16 miles NW of Brackett.
271 Field notes of Bexar County School Land, dated 10 Jun 1875 and filed for record 23 Jun 1875, on Sur. 423, 1/3 league, Sect. 13, headwaters of E. Zoquete or Pinto Creek.
272 Field notes of Bexar County School Land, dated 10 Jun 1875 and filed for record 27 Jun 1875, on Sur. 425, 1/3 league, Sect. 13, headwaters of W. Elm Creek, about 5 miles East of Brackett.
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273 WD from Sam S. Smith, By A. F. Dignowity, Atty., to Joshua Cox, dated 3 Jul 1875 and filed for record 3 Jul 1875, on Lot 14, Block A. Southern Subdivision of Brackett.
274 WD from Celedonio Flores & wife to Albert Dimery, dated 12 Jul 1875 and filed for record on 12 Jul 1875, for Lot 1, Block 26, Brackett Subdivision.
275 Designation of B. D. Irr. Co. to John H. Jones et al. dated 19 Jun 1875 and filed for record 20 Jul 1875, beginning on the S. side of the N. part of Bluff Creek, on the side of the hill, at a spring opened by John H. Jones & Co., about 2 miles, more or less, E. of the House of John H. Hones, and about 4 miles, more or less, E. by N. of the Las Moras Mountains and taken along the side of said hill to other springs and thence in a westerly direction to the N. fork of Bluff Creek, about 300 yards above the house of John H. Jones and down said Creek 600 yards to a dam and thence on the side of said Creek to where the said Creek enters what is known as Elm Slue, a distance of about 4 miles more or less.
276 Designation of M. D. Irr. & Man. Co. to F. S. Fritter et al, dated 7 Jul 1875 and filed for record on 23 Jul 1875, Beginning in the center of Mud Creek at a point 8000 vrs. S. or below the N. line of Sur. 204 pat. To Charles Colweck and about 4 miles above the San Antonio and El Paso route crossing of said Creek 3rd. class ditch to run on the east side of said Mud Creek in an S. E. direction as may be, most practical and effectual through said Sur. 204 and into the Juan Gonzales 11 league grant and down valley of said Creek until said ditches shall become exhausted or reenter said Creek, being in length from place of beginning a distance of 5 miles. Said 4th. Class ditch to run on the W. side of said Mud Creek in an S. W. direction, as may be most practical and effectual through said Sur. 204 and into the Juan Gonzales 11 league grant and down the valley and with the meanders of said Creek, until the same shall become exhausted or re-enter the said Mud Creek, distance of 5 miles more or less.
277 Designation of Pinto Irr. & Agri. Co. to Wm. B. Hendson et al, dated 6 Jul 1875 and filed for record 23 Jul 1875, 3rd. class canal in Pinto Creek, at a point 300 varas, as may be practicable above or N.E. of S.W. line of Sur. 270 of 640 acres pat. To Jose N. Nava. Thence in an E. direction 50 varas, more or less E of the bank of said Creek. Thence down the said Creek with the meanderings of same to a point 1100 varas more or less from starting point upon Sur. 267, of 640 a pat. To H. Cleveland and about 300 varas, more or less, N.W. of S.E. line of the Meliton Valdez Grant. Thence S. 1200 varas more or less to the E. Corner of Sur. 282 of 320 a pat. To Dan Weston. Thence S. and W. upon the divide of the East Zoguete or Pinto and Bluff Creek, by the most practicable and effectual route until the termancion of said ditch being five miles more or less from the place of beginning.
278 Designation of Las Moral Irr. & Man. Co., to A. F. Dignowity, et al., dated 2 Jul 1875 and filed for record on 23 Jul 1875, 2 4th class ditches in the said Las Moral Creek, at a point 2000 vrs. Above the S.W. line of Sur. 234 pat. To S. A. Maverick, dec. and now used and now used as a post by the U. S. troops. Thence said ditches to run in an E. and S. direction with the meanders of said Creek, as may be most practical and effectual through said Sur. 234, 419 and the Dolores Soto de Beales 11 league grant, and down the valley of said Creek until said ditch become exhausted or reenter the Las Moras Creek, the distance of 8 miles more or less.
279 Designation of Lower Pinto Irr. & Man. Co., to F. S. Fritter et al., dated 6 Jul 1875 and filed for record 26 Jul 1875, 3rd class canal in the Pinto Creek at a point in the extreme S. E. corner of Sur. 239 pated, to Rafacel Garza, Thence to run S. E. down the valley of said creek and the valley of the Rio Grande as may be most practicable and effectual until the same shall become exhausted or reenter the Rio Grande, the distance of 4 miles more or less.
280 Patent (53-43) from State of Texas to John Perry, assignee for Joseph Conrad, dated 16 Jul 1875, filed for record 26 Jul 1875, Sur. 416, 160a, Cert. 37 issued to Joseph Conrad. Beginning at a stake and mount the N. cor. Of Sur. 139 the S. cor. Of Sur. 191 and the W. cor. Of this Sur. From which a mesquite 6 in. brs. S. 56 deg E. 27 vrs. A Do. 5 in brs. S. 68 deg. E. 26 vrs. Thence N. 45 deg E. with S. E. line of surs. 190 and 191 at 748 vrs. Crossed San Pedro Creek at 850 vrs. Passed E. cor. Of Sur. 191, 950 vrs. To stake the N. cor. Of this Sur. From which a mesquite 8 in. brs. N. 19 ½ deg. E. 13 vrs. A Do. 4 ins. Brs. N. 81 deg E. 29 ½ vrs. Thence S. 45 deg E. 950 vrs. To a stake the E. cor of this Sur. From which a live oak 6 in. brs. S. 8 ½ W. 41 vrs a mesquite 4 ins. Brs. S. 3 ½ e. 6 ½ vrs. Thence N. 45 deg W. with the N. E. line of Sur 139, 950 vrs. To the place of beginning.
281 Patent (54/43) from the State of Texas to H. L. Dignowity, assee Joseph Conrad, Dated 16 Jul 1875 and filed for record 26 Jul 1875. 160a, Sur 419, cut 37, Beginning at a stake 500 vrs. N. 58 deg W. from the S. E. cor. Of Sur 234, Ptd. To S. A. Maverick, being the N. E. cor. Of this Sur. A L. O. 10 ins. Brs. S. 61 ½ W. 62 ½ vrs. Do. 4 in. N. 77 deg W. 5 ¼ vrs. Thence N. 58 deg W. with S. W. line of said Sur. 234, 300 vrs. Passed old corners of former Sur. 233, at 530 vrs. Cross Las Maras C. 1344 vrs. To a stake the N. W. cor. Of this Sur. A mesquite 6 ins. Brs. N. 9 ½ W. 18 vrs. A Cat Claw, 4 in brs N 63 ½ deg W. 63 ¼ vrs. Thence S. 32 deg W. 672 vrs. To a stake the S. W. cor of this Sur. L. O. 10 in. brs. N. 35 ½ deg W. 21 vrs. Do. 10 ins. Brs. S. 52 ½ deg W. 27 ¼ vrs. Thence S. 58 deg E. 300 vrs. Cross Las Maras Cr. 1344 vrs. A stake and mound S. E. Cor of this sur. A Cat Claw 4 ins brs. N. 84 ¼ deg W. 28 ½ vrs. Do. 6 ins. N. 83 ½ W. 75 ½ vrs. Thence N. 32 deg E. 672 vrs. To place of beginning.
282 Warranty Deed from William H. Pulliam & Wife to Jerome Strickland dated 4 May 1875 and filed for record on 29 Jul 1875. 4 496/941a, off the N. W. end of 2/3 of farm lot 3, Division C. San Felipe Del Rio.
283 Special Warranty Deed form Anthony F. Dignowity, et al, to Sam S. Smith dated 7 July 1875 and filed for record on 2 Aug 1875 for Lot 21, Block A. Southern Subdivision, Brackett; Lot 2, Block 26, Brackett; and Lots 1 and 2, block 2, Brackett.
284 Warranty Deed from John Perry to Henry L. Dignowity dated 14 Aug 1875 for 320a, Sur. 420, issued to Heirs of Valentine Haller, dec. Zoquete Creek.
285 Deed of Trust from James Cornell & Wife to Ed. Kornrumpf, Trustee for Hugo & Schmeltzer dated 30 October 187[?] and filed for record on 19 Aug 1875 for Lot 4, Block 8, O. T. Brackettville.
286 [number not used]
287 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith, By A. F. Dignowity, Atty to Francisca Sarate Maldonado dated 1 Sep 1875 and filed for record on 1 Sep 1875 for Lot 6, Block E. Brackett Subdivision.
288 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith, By A. F. Dignowity, Atty to Cleta Perez Almondares dated and filed for record on 4 Sep 1875 for Lot 16, Block K, Brackett Subdivision.
289 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith, By A. F. Dignowity, Atty., to Martina Guiteres dated 5 Jul 1873 and filed for record on 9 Jul 1875 for Lot 5, Block 24, Town of Brackettville.
290 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith, By A. F. Dignowity, Atty., to Martha Castilla de Aleman dated and filed 9 Sep 1875 for Lot 16 1/2 , Block E, Brackett Subdivision.
291 Warranty Deed from John Kennedy to Jerome Strickland dated 14 Aug 1875 and filed for record on 14 Sep 1875 for 640a, Cert. 13/165, 2nd Class, issued to Wm. Henry Dangerfield.
292 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith to Patrick Fox dated 19 Aug 1875 and filed for record on 24 Sep 1875 for Lot 13, Block 2, Town of Brackett.
293 Warranty Deed from James Sheedy & Wife to Henry L. Dignowity, dated 25 Sep 1875 and filed for record on 27 Sep 1875 for Lot 3/50, Block 34, Brackett.
294 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith, By A. F. Dignowity, Atty. To Fabiana Duran Zuenigas dated 16 Mar 1875 and filed for record on 20 Oct 1875 for Lot 8, Block 2, Town of Brackett.
295 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith, By A. F. Dignowity, Atty., to Eliza Mulligan dated 17 Aug 1875 and filed for record on 6 Sep 1875 for Lot 2, Block XI, Southern Subdivision of Brackett.
296 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith, By A. F. Dignowity, Atty., to Rufus Jenison, dated and filed for record on 14 Oct 1875 for Lots 11, 22, Block 27, Brackett.
297 Warranty Deed from Rufus Jenison to Alcaria C. Sergant, dated and filed for record on 16 Oct 1875 for Lots 11, 22, Block 27, Brackett.
298 [not used]
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299 Patent (171/43) from State of Texas to Heirs of Valentine Haller, decd., dated 10 Jul 1875 and filed for record on 12 Nov 1875 for Sur. 284, 160a, on Las Moras Creek. Beginning at E. Corner of Sur. 285 which is also the N. Cor. Of Sur. 282, and W. Cor. Of Sur. 283. Thence N. 32 deg. E. 672 vra. A stake and mound set for N. Cor. Of Sur. 283. Thence N. 58 deg W. 1344 vrs to a stake and mound set for E. Cor. Of Sur. 286. Thence S. 32 deg. W. 672 vrs to stake set for N. Cor. Of Sur. 285. Thence along N. E. line of said Sur. 285 S. 58 deg E. 1344 vrs. To place of beginning.
300 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith, By A. F. Dignowity, Atty., to Laurence Hagarty dated 16 Oct 1875 and filed for record on 18 Oct 1875 for Lot 1, Block III. Town of Brackett.
301 Deed of Trust from Wm B. Hendson & Wife to James H. Perry, Trustee, and John Perry dated 10/25/75 and filed for record on 10/25/75 for Lot 5, Block A, San Felipe Division, 128 4/5 a 640a, Sur 407, on E. Zoquete or Pinto and Bluff Creeks. Also interest in Pinto Irrigation, Agricultural and Manufacturing Co. (note in pencil – “Garden lot B, Rio Grande Div. 4 acres, San Felipe.”
302 [number not used]
303 Special Warranty Deed from C. Upson to Sam S. Smith dated 4/24/69 and filed for record on 11/19/75 for 1 lot or block in Town of Brackett, or Military Post of Fort Clark fronting 190 vrs on Spring St. and running back 188 vrs and improvements of 160a, Sur 282, Sec. 13. Also the undivided ½ of sur. 282 remaining, being ½ of 154a pat. To Sam S. Smith ass. Of Francisco Salinas. Also the undivided ½ of Sur 283 of 160a, adjoining said Sur. 282. Also undivided ½ of Sur 285, 160a, adjoining said Sur. 282, pat to Sam S. Smith assee. Of Francisco Salinas, less lots 49, 50. [pencil notes: 44, part lot 69, also sur 1, 2, Robert Dickinson, 1476a. Part lot 66.]
304 Admin Deed from the Estate of O. B. Brackett, E. G. Huston, Administrator, to C. Upson dated 4/24/69 filed for record on 11/12/75 for 1 lot of Block in the Military Post of Fort Clark, fronting 188 vrs. For depth, out of Sur. 282, Sec. 13, of 160a. Also the one undivided one half of Sur. 282 remaining being ½ 154 acres, pat. To Sam S. Smith, assee. Of Francisco Salinas. Undivided ½ of Sur. 283, of 160a, adjoining sur 282, Sect. 13. Undivided ½ of Sur 285 of 160 acres, adjoining the Sur aforesaid. Less the fractional lots sold of said sur. To wit: Lots 49, 50 each 47 by 95 vrs. Sold to L. Vaver. [in pencil: Lot 44, and Lot 69, Lot 65, Lot 66 also 1 & 2 Robert Dickerson, 1476 a, Bexar Co.
(An error was made in recording this instrument. Same recorded on pages 307-8-9 of this Book)
305-306 [Nos. not used]
307 Admin Deed from the Estate of O. B. Brackett by E. G. H. Huston, Admst., to C. Upson dated 4/24/69 and filed for record on 11/12/75 for 1 Lot or Block in Military Post of Fort Clark, fronting 190 vrs. On Spring Creek and running back 188 vrs. For depth, being the premises formerly occupied by said O. B. Crackett [should be Brackett, ed.]out of Sur. 282 in Sect. 13, of 160a. Also the one undivided one half of Sur. 282, remaining, being ½ of 154 acres more or less, Patent to Sam S. Smith as assee. Of Francisco Salinas. Also the undivided half of Sur. 283 of 160a, adjoining said Sur 282, in said Sect. 13. Also the one undivided half of Sur 285 of 160 acres, adjoining the aforesaid surs. In the same sect. less the fractional lots sold out of said surveys to wit: Lots 49, 50. [pencil note: “44, 62, 67, 65, 66”], each 47 by 95 vrs. Sold to S. Vare. [pencil note: ‘fm 1 & 2 Bexar Co. Robert Dickenson 1476a.”]
308, 309 [Nos. not used]
310 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith, by A. F. Dignowity, Atty to Frank Robinson dated 11/19/75 and filed for record on 11/20/75 for Lots 4, 5, Block 21, Town of Brackett
311 Quit Claim Deed by B. B. Rogers to John Kennedy & Joseph Collins filed for record on 11/20/75 for A tract of land known as the Rogers Ranch embracing a certain Island at Dolores in the Las Moras Creek, about 9 miles below Brackett, together with all the improvements on the W. side of said stream, containing about 40 acres.
312 Release of Deed of Trust (a-1/160) from Sam S. Smith by A. F. Dignowity, Atty, to F. S. Fritter dated 11/20/75 and filed for record on 11/25/75 for Lots 6,7, Block 22, Town of Brackett.
313 Warranty Deed from Frank S. Fritter to Sam S. Smith dated 11/22/75 and filed for record on 11/25/75 for Lots 6,7, Block 22, Town of Brackett.
314 Warranty Deed from Sam S. Smith By A. F. Dignowity, Atty, to Pablo Garcia dated 9/13/75 and filed for record on 11/25/75 for Lot 16, Block 25, Brackett Subdivision.
315 Field Notes filed for record on 12/1/75, Francisco Salina, 160a, Sur 282, Sect. 13. Beginning at E. Corner of Sur. 234, on Las Moras and W. Corner of Sur. 237 at a stake from which a mesquite, 6 in. brs. N. 54 ½ deg. E. 96 vrs; another mesquite 6 in. brs. N. 57 ½ deg. W. 110, Thence N. 32 deg. E. 6 ½ vrs. A stake from which a Live Oak, 8 in. brs S. 8 deg. E. 40 vrs. And a mesquite 5 in brs. N. 27 deg. W. 54 vrs. Thence N. 58 deg. W. 1344 vrs. A stake from which a Palo Blanco, 4 in. brs. S. 70 deg. E. 16 vrs. And a Mesquite 3 in. brs. N. 35 deg. W. 77 vrs. Thence S. 32 W. 672 vrs. A stake from which a Mesquite, 6 in. brs. S. 33 deg. E. 18 vrs. Another Mesquite, 12 in. brs. N. 61 deg. E. 17 vrs. Thence S. 58 deg. E. 1344 vrs. To the place of beginning.
316 Field Notes, Pedro Medina dated 6/13/55 and filed for record on 12/1/75, 160a, Sur. 283, Sect. 13 [pencil note: “Cert 2846/2946”] Beginning at E. cor. Of Sur. 282, at a stake from which a Live Oak 8” brs. S. 8 deg. E. 40 vrs. And a Mesquite, 5” brs. N. 27 deg. W. 54 vrs, Thence N. 32 deg. E. 672 vrs. A stake from which a Mesquite 7 in. brs. S. 47 deg. E. 28 vrs. Another Mesquite, 4” brs. N. 54 deg. W. 78 vrs. Thence S. 32 deg W. 672 vrs. A stake from which a Palo Blanco, 4 in. brs. S. 78 deg. E. 16 vrs. And a Mesquite 3” brs. N. 35 deg. W. 77 vrs. Thence S. 58 deg. W. 1344 vrs to place of beginning.
317 Field Notes by Francisco Salinas dated 6/13/55 and filed for record on 12/1/75, 160a, Sur 285, Sect. 13 [pencil note: “Cert. 602”] Beginning at the W. Cor. Of Sur. 284 at a stake from which a Mesquite, 4” brs. S. 67 deg. W. 46 vrs. Another Mesquite, 4 in. Brs. S. 2 deg. W. 70 vrs. Thence S. 32 deg. W. at 440 vrs. Crosses El Paso road 672 vrs. A stake set on N. line of Sur. 234, from which a Mesquite 8” brs. N. 68 deg. E 7 vrs. Another Mesquite 4” brs. S. 66 deg. E., 8 vrs. Thence S. 58 deg. E. 619 vrs. Crosses Las Moras Creek 1344 vrs. A stake set on N. E. line of sur 234 from which a Mesquite 12” brs. S. 33 deg. E. 18 vrs; another brs. N. 61 deg. E. 22 vrs. (Being the S. W. Cor. Of Sur. 282) Thence N. 32 deg. E. 672 vrs a stake set for E. Corner of this Sur. And W. Cor. Of Sur. 283, from which a Palo Blanco, 4” brs S. 78 deg. E. 16 vrs. And a Mesquite 3” brs. N. 35 deg. W. 77 vrs. Thence N. 58 deg. W. 1344 vrs to place of beginning.
318 Power of Atty by M. Maldonado to Agustin Zavala dated 12/29/68 and filed for record on 12/10/75.
319 [No. not used]
320 Patent (223/15) State of Texas to Heirs of Samuel A. Maverick, dec. [pencil note: “and BBB & CRR Co. Cert 233] dated 11/3/75 and filed for record on 12/10/75. 640a, Sur. 405, on E. Zoequete Creek. Beginning at a stake and mound the W. Cor of this Sur. A Mesquite 7” brs. S. 23 deg. E. 86 vrs. A Do. 112 S. 29 deg. W. 34 vrs. Thence N. 32 deg. E. 1900 vrs. To a stake and mound the E. Cor. Of Sur. 285 and N. cor. Of this Sur., a mesquite 11” brs. S. 21 deg. W. 16 ½ vrs. A Do. 4” S. 22 ½ E. 4 ½ vrs. Thence S. 58 deg. At 300 vrs. Passed S. cor of Sur. 284 at 1755 vrs. Crossed Bluff Creek 1900 vrs to a stake and mound the E. cor. Of this Sur. A Mesquite 8 in. brs. S. ½ deg. E. 84 ¼ vrs. A Do. 3” W. 87 deg. E. 22 vrs. Thence S. 32 deg. W. at 179 vrs. Cross Bluff Creek at 210 vrs. Cross Bluff Creek, again 1900 vrs to a stake and mound the S. Cor. Of this Sur. A Mesquite 7” brs. S. 23 deg. E. 86 vrs another Mesquite 11” brs. S. 29 deg. W. 34 vrs. Thence N. 58 deg. W. at 316 vrs. Cross Bluff Creek 1900 vrs to place of beginning.
321 Patent (224/15) State of Texas to Samuel A. Maverick, dec. [pencil note: “and BBB & CRR Co., Cert 234] dated 11/4/75 and filed for record of 12/10/75. 640a, Sur. 245, on Zoquete Creek. Beginning at a stake 500 vrs. On the S. W. line and N. 58 deg. From the S. Cor. Of sur. 247, of 1/6 of a league pat’d. to A. Caruthers a mesquite 5 ins. Brs. N. 63 ¾ W. 38 vrs. Do 6 ins brs. N. 13 ¾ W. 62 vrs. Being E. for of this sur. Thence N. 58 deg. W. 730 vrs. Cross Ravine, in a grove of timber at foot of a steep bank at 820 vrs. A stake in flat of Creek valley a double Pecan 12 ins. S. 30 deg. E. 15.8 vrs. L. O. 5 in. S. 41 ¼ E. 11.4 vrs. 870 vrs. Cross center of Zoquete Creek 1770 vrs. A stake and mound N. cor of this sur. A mesquite 6 ins. Brs. N. 63 ½ deg. W. 16 ¾ vrs. Do. 4 ins. S. 41 deg. W. 38 ¾ vrs. Thence S. 32 deg. W. 2041 vrs. To a stake and mound the W. cor of this sur. And N. cor. Of Sur. 244, no trees near. Thence S. 58 deg. E. 270 vrs. Cross center of Creek 295 vrs. A point on S. E. bank, a double Pecan 14 and 16 ins. Brs. N. 43 ½ deg. E. 83 vrs. 1770 vrs. A stake the S. cor. Of this sur. A mesquite 6 ins. Brs. N. 63 ¾ deg. E. 54 vrs. Do. 5 ins. S. 64 deg. E. 78 vrs. Being E. cor. Of sur. 244. Thence N. 32 deg. E. 2041 vrs. To the place of beginning.
322 Deed of Trust from Frank Robinson & Wife to Sam S. Smith, Edward L. Dignowity, Trustee, dated 11/19/75 and filed for record on 11/19/75 for Lots 4, 5, Block 21, Town of Brackett.
323 Patent (829/15)* [no date] from State of Texas to Sam S. Smith. * Null, see A-1, 325.
324 Warranty Deed from Clemente Menchaca & Wife to Sam S. Smith dated 11/17/75 and filed for record on 12/14/75 for Lot 1, Block 1, Brackett Subdivision.
325 Patent (829/15) State of Texas to Sam S. Smith, Assee. Robert Dickerson, dated 11/27/60 and filed for record 12/24/75. 4946333 sq. vars., Sur. 1, Sect 17 [pencil note: Cert. 125] Beginning at a stake near the foot of a mountain from which the Flag staff of Fort Lancaster brs. N. 36 ½ W. 1062 vrs. Fort Lancaster being according to observation of the U.S. Engineers in N. Lat. 30 deg. 37 and Longitude 101 deg 42 West from Greenwich, thence N. 10, W. 480 vrs. Mountain 950 vrs. Flag staff 1200 vrs 1900 vrs. A rock mound, on mountain thence S. 80 deg. W. 2603 vrs. A rock mound, on Mountain for cor. Thence S. 10 deg. W. 1900 vrs. A stake and mound, thence N. 80 E. 688 vrs. Cross Live Oak Creek 974 vrs., a bank of large rock, a circular hole in a large flat rock, brs. S. 20 E. 5 vrs. 2603 vrs. To the beginning.
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