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Highland Park Addition Lot 66 - George (G. W.) Rose, 1872-1940

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS014.01.04

Scope and Contents

The real estate abstract documents ownership for the Land Donation Claim set aside for Private Santos Herrera. Private Santos Herrera served in the War with Mexico in Captain Padellas Company. In 1874, Herrera transferred the land to Mr. Emery. Emery sold parts of the property to others. In 1881, Mr. Reesers purchased the land. By 1888, the land was mapped and divided into 67 lots, with Gresham Street dividing the property in half. The land became known as "The Highland Park Tract." Fordyce Roper purchased the lots 63-67 in 1888. Also included within the abstract, are legal proceedings regarding Sheriff sales for unpaid taxes and liens in 1920. In 1922, George (G. W.) Rose acquired this land as the highest bidder at the Sheriff's auction.

Dates

  • Creation: 1872-1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: From the MSS 014 Jackson County Abstract Company records, courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.75 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library Repository

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