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These lands records include the years of 1858 - 1882 only.
Land records are available at the Warren County Recorders Office, Indianola, Iowa and on microfilm at the State Historical Society Library in Des Moines, Iowa
ALLEN TOWNSHIP
Section 17, Scotch Ridge School House
Land for Scotch Ridge School House No. 2, was purchased on August 10, 1872 from William Smith by School District No. 2, Allen Township. The price was $30.00 and the area of land was 1 ½ acres.Deed
Volume 13, page 316 Warren County, Iowa Land Record
William Smith to School District No. 2, Allen Township
Know all men by these presents that John Wood, attorney for William Smith of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of Thirty dollars in hand and paid by School District No. 2, Allen Township of Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said School District No. 2, Allen Township the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and State of Iowa to wit:
Beginning twenty rods west of the eighth corner between the NW ¼ and SW quarter of [section] seventeen, thence north twenty rods, thence west twenty rods, thence south twenty rods, thence to the place of beginning. Containing two and one half acres more or less being in Township (77), Range 23 West of the 5 P.M. [Principal Meridian], Iowa.
And I hereby covenant with the said School District No. 2 that I hold said premises by good and perfect title, that I have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same, that they are free and clear of all liens and incumberances whatsoever, and I covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this tenth day of August A. D. 1872
William Smith
State of Iowa, Warren County
By John Wood, his attorney, in fact on this 10th day of August A. D. 1872 before me, George Yount, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, personally came, John Wood, Attorney, in fact for William Smith, personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above instrument, as grantor, and acknowledged the execution of the same to be his voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed.
In testimony where of I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Carlisle on the date last above written. George Yount, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record the 17th day of August A. D. 1875 at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderBELMONT TOWNSHIP
Section 4, North Center School House
Land for North Center School House No. 2 was purchased on April 16, 1873 from Volney H. Freeman & Sarah Freeman by the Independent District of North Center, Belmont Township. The price was $40.00 and the area of land was one acre.The property was to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the owners.Deed
Volume 7, page 440, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Volney H. Freeman to Independent District North Center, Belmont Township
Know all men by these presents that Volney H. Freeman and Sarah Freeman, his wife, of the County of Peoria and State of Illinois in consideration of the sum of forty dollars, in hand paid by the Independent District of North Center, Belmont Township of Warren County, and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Independent District North Center the following described premises, situated in the County of Warren and State of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south east corner of section four (4), township seventy-five (75) north of range twenty-two (22) west of the 5th Principal Meridian of Iowa, thence west ten (10) rods, thence north sixteen (16) rods, thence east ten (10) rods, then south sixteen (16) rods to the place of beginning being one acre. The said described land to be used for school purposes and when it ceases to be used for this then to revert to the original owners.
And we hereby covenant with the said Independent District North Center, Belmont Township that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Sarah Freeman hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Volney H. Freeman
Sarah Freeman
In the presence of Geo. L. Bestor
State of Illinois, Peoria City
On this 16th day of April A. D. 1873 before me, George L. Bestor, a Notary Public, within and for said County, personally came Volney H. Freeman & Sarah Freeman personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Peoria, Illinois on the date last above written. Geo. L. Bestor, Notary Public
Filed for record and entered for taxation the 24th day of October A. D. 1873 at 1 o’clock P. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 5, Pleasant View School House
Land for Pleasant View School House was purchased on December 31, 1867 from Elijah O. Lyon & Mary E. Lyon by the District Township of Belmont. The price was $5.00 and the area of land was one-half acre.The property was to be used for school house purposes, after which time it would revert back to the owners.Deed
Volume Z, page 298, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
E. O. Lyon to District Township
Know all men by these presents that we, Elijah O. Lyon and Mary E. Lyon, his wife, of the County of Warren and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of five dollars in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto District Township of Belmont in the County of Warren and State of Iowa the following described premises situated in the County and State aforesaid to wit:
Commencing at the south west corner of the south west quarter of section No. Five (5) in Township No. Seventy-five (75) North of Range No. twenty-two (22) west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, thence running east nine (9) rods, thence north nine (9) rods, thence west nine (9) rods, thence south nine (9) rods to the place of beginning containing one half acre more or less, to revert back to Elijah O. Lyon or his assigns when it ceases to be used for school purposes. And we do hereby covenant with the said District Township that we are lawfully seized of said premises, that they are free from encumbrances, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell the same and we do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this thirty-first day of December 1867.
E. O. Lyon
Mary E. Lyon
In the presence of Samuel Burgess
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 31 day of December 1867 before me the undersigned, a justice of the peace, in and for said county, personally came Elijah O. Lyon and Mary E. Lyon his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed.
Witness my hand [at Sandyville] on the date last above written. Samuel Burgess, Justice of the Peace
U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp, 50 cents, E.C.L., Dec 31, 1867
Filed for record April 15, 1869 at 11 o’clock A.M.
M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 12, McMillen School House (later Motor School House)
Land for McMillen School House (later, Motor School House) was purchased on March 24, 1877 from William Adam Wright & Amy M. Wright by the Independent School District of McMillen. The price was $40.00 and the area of land was one acre.Deed
Volume 14, page 635, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
W. A. Wright to Independent School District of McMillen
Know all men by these presents that we, W. A.[William Adam] Wright and A. M. Wright (his wife) of the County of Warren and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of ($40.00) forty dollars, in hand paid by the Independent School District of McMillen of Warren County, and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District of McMillen the following described premises, situated in the County of Warren and State of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the north-west corner of Section twelve, township seventy-five north (75) range twenty-two west (22) thence running east ten rods, thence south sixteen rods, thence running west to the section line thence north to the corner & containing one acre.
And we hereby covenant with the said Independent School District of McMillen that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said A. M. Wright hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises. Signed this 24 day of March A.D. 1877.
W.A. Wright
Amy M. Wright
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 24th day of March A. D. 1877 before me, H. J. Fetters, Justice of the Peace within and for said County, personally came W. A. Wright and A. M. Wright personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names they affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Sandyville, Iowa on the date last above written. H. J. Fetters, Justice of the PeaceSection 17, temporary School House
An area 64 square rods (about 1/3 acre) was purchased on February 21, 1868 from Archibald N. Henry & Elizabeth E. Henry by the District Township of Belmont to be used for school house purposes for not more than twelve years. No money was exchanged for the use of this property. This school house was probably used for a short time because the District bought property nearby (in section 18) in 1872 for a school house.Deed
Volume Y, page 114, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Archibald N. Henry to District Township of Belmont
Know all men by these presents that we, Archibald N. Henry and Elizabeth E. Henry, of Warren County, and State of Iowa in consideration of the same being used as a school house lot by the District township of Belmont of Warren County, and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District township of Belmont the following described premises, situated in the County of Warren and State of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south west corner of the south east quarter of the south west quarter of section seventeen, township seventy-five (75) , range twenty-two (22) west, thence running east eight rods, thence north eight rods, thence west eight rods, then south eight rods to the place of beginning, containing sixty four square rods, so long as the same shall be used of said District township for school house purposes by said District township keeping and maintaining on said lot ground a school house the property of the township District of Belmont which shall not exceed twelve years from this date.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Belmont that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. Signed this twenty-first day of February A. D. 1868.
Archibald N. Henry, Elizabeth E. Henry
In the presence of Samuel Burgess
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 21st day of Feb. A. D. 1868 before me, the undersigned, Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, personally came Archibald N. Henry and Elizabeth E. Henry personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name at Sandyville on the date last above written. Samuel Burgess, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record April 15, 1869 at 11 o’clock A. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 18, Bethel School House
Land for Bethel School House was purchased on June 5, 1872 from John R. Dunn by the District Township of Belmont…. most likely to replace land in section 17 which was used temporarily for school purposes. The price was $40.00 and the area of land was one acre.Deed
Volume 6, page 215, Warren County, Iowa Land Record
J. R. Dunn to District Township of Belmont
Know all men by these presents that I, J. R. Dunn, of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of forty dollars in hand paid by District Township of Belmont, Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Belmont the following described premises situated in the County of Warren and State of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south east corner of the south east quarter of section No. eighteen (18) in Township Seventy-five (75) north of range twenty-two (22) west of the fifth P.M. [Principal Meridian]. Thence north(16) sixteen rods, thence west (10) rods, thence south (16) sixteen rods, thence east (10) rods to the place of beginning. And I hereby covenant with the said District Township of Belmont that I hold said premises by title in fee simple, that I have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same, that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever, and I covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this 5th day of June A. D. 1872
John R. Dunn
In the presence of S.J. VanGilder
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 5th day of June A. D. 1872 before me, S. J. VanGilder, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county personally came J. R. Dunn personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above instrument as grantor and acknowledged the execution of the same to be his voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed.
In testimony whereof I have unto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal at Belmont Township, Warren County, Iowa on the date last above written. S. J. VanGilder, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record Sept 17, 1872 at 2 o’clock P.M.
M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 21, Belmont Center School House
Land for Belmont Center School House No. 5 was purchased on June 23, 1868 from Johnson Buckly & Mary Buckly by the District Township of Belmont. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was 3/4 of an acre. The property was to be used for school house purposes, after which time it would revert back to the owners.Deed
Volume Z, page 300, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Johnson Buckly to Dist. Township of Belmont
Know all men by these presents that we, Johnson Buckly & Mary Buckly, his wife, of the County of Peoria and state of Illinois in consideration of the sum of ten dollars in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto district township of Belmont in the county of Warren and state of Iowa, the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit commencing at the north east corner of section twenty-one, township seventy-five north of range twenty-two west running south twelve rods thence west ten rods thence north twelve rods thence east ten rods to the place of beginning, and we do hereby covenant with the said district township that we are lawfully seized of said premises that they are free from encumberances that we have good right and lawful authority to sell the same and we do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever on condition that the above described land reverts to the above grantees when needed no longer for school purposes.
Johnson Buckly, Mary Buckly
Witness:Thomas Pritchard, John Pritchard
State of Illinois, Peoria County
On this 23rd day of June A.D. 1868, before me a notary public in and for said county personally came John Buckley & Mary Buckly his wife personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed.
Geo. Puterbaugh, Notary Public
Filed for Record April 15, 1869 at 11 o’clock a.m.
Att, M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 23, Locust Grove School House
Land for Locust Grove School House No. 6 was purchased on February 6, 1868 from Benjamin Morrison & Nancy Morrison by the District Township of Belmont. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was about one acre.Deed
Volume Z, page299 Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Benjamine Morrison to District Township of Belmont
Know all men by these present that we, Benjamine Morrison and Nancy Morrison, his wife, of the County of Marion and state of Iowa in the consideration of the sum of ten dollars ($10) in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto district township of Belmont in the County of Warren and state of Iowa, so long as it shall be needed for school purposes, the following described premises situated in the county and state aforesaid to wit:
commencing at the north east corner of section twenty-three(23) running thence south with the section line nine (9)rods thence west parallel with the section line eighteen(18) rods, thence north parallel with the first line nine(9) rods east with the section line to the place of beginning, the same being situated in the north east corner of section twenty-three (23) of township seventy-five (75) of range twenty-two (22)west of the fifth 5th P.M. of Iowa. Said lot to be fenced by said district and we do hereby covenant with the said district township that we are lawfully seized of said premises, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell the same and we do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this 6th day of February 1868.
Benjamine Morrison, Nancy Morrison
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 6th day of February A. D. 1868 before me, a justice of the peace, in and for said county, personally came Benjamine Morrison and Nancy Morrison his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed.
Witness my hand this 6th of February A.D. 1868
M. H. Willison, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record April 15, 1868 at 11 o’clock A.M., M. W.Judkins, Rec.Section 25, McNeer School House
Land for McNeer School House was purchased on March 16, 1878 from Emerson J. Monfore & Lottie Monfore by the Independent District of McNeer, Belmont Township. The price was $20.00 and the area of land was one acre. The property was to be used for school house purposes, after which time it would revert back to the owners.Deed
Volume 18, page 157, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
E. J. Monfore to Independent District of McNeer of Belmont Township
Know all men by these presents: That we, E. J. [Emerson J.] Monfore & Lottie Monfore, his wife, of the county of Warren and State of Iowa inconsideration of the sum of twenty (20) dollars, in the hand paid by Independent District of McNeer of Belmont Township of Warren County, and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Independent District of McNeer the following described premises, situated in the County of Warren and State of Iowa, to wit:
One acre ten rods wide east and west and sixteen rods long North and South in the South west corner of section twenty-five in township Seventy-five north of Range twenty-two west of 5th P. M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa (1 acre in SW corner 25-75-22) so long as the same shall be used for School purposes and when no longer used for School purposes to revert back to the then owner of the SW ¼ of SW ¼ of said section 25-75-22.
And we hereby covenant with the said Independent District of McNeer that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to Warrant and Defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever for the purposes above stated. And the said Lottie Monfore hereby relinquishes her right of Dower in and to the above described premises. Signed this 16th day of March A.D. 1878.
E. J. Monfore, Lottie Monfore
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 16th day of March A.D. 1878, before me, S. J. Van Gilder, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, personally came, E. J. Monfore & Lottie Monfore, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as Grantors, and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and official seal at Schonberg on the date last above written.
S. J. VanGilder, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record and entered for Taxation the 4th day of April A. D. 1878 at 11 o’clock A.M.,
M. W., Judkins, RecorderSection 34, school house, replaced with Fairview School in section 33.
An area 6 rods by 40 rods (1 ½ acres) was purchased on November 20, 1866 from James F. Cox & Sidney Cox and James M. Shelly & Louisa J. Shelly by the School Directors of Belmont Township for one dollar. This school location was shown on the 1875 map of Belmont Township, Warren County, but replaced by the Fairview School House in section 33 on the 1887 map of Belmont Township, Warren County.Deed
State of Volume Z, page 27, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Cox & Shelly to School Directors of Belmont
For the consideration of one dollar, we, James F. Cox and Sidney, his wife, and James M. Shelly and Louisa J., his wife, hereby convey to the school Directors of Belmont township, Warren County, Iowa and their successors in office the following tract of land to wit:
commencing at the south-west corner of the north-east quarter of the north-west quarter of section thirty-four (34) township seventy-five (75) range twenty-two (22) west, thence east forty rods thence north six (6) rods thence west forty (40)rods thence south six (6) rods to the place of beginning for the purpose of using same for school purposes and if at any future time it should cease to be used for such purposes, the said land to revert to us. In the county of Warren and state of Iowa and we the said James F. Cox & wife and James M. Shelly & Wife warrant the title against all persons whomsoever.
In witness whereof we have hereunto signed our names this twentieth day of November, eighteen hundred and sixty-six.
James F. Cox, Sidney Cox, M. M. Shelly, Louisa J. Shelly
State of Iowa, Lee County
Be it remembered that on this 20th day of Nov. 1866, before me, R. A. Bartlett, Notary Public, in an for said county personally appeared James F. Cox & Sidney his wife, and James M. Shelly and Louisa J., his wife, who are personally known to me to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein written.
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and official seal, notarized this day and date above written. R. A. Bartlett
Filed for record Jan 12, 1869 at 11 o’clock A.M.
M. W. Judkins, RecorderGREENFIELD TOWNSHIP
Section 5, Willis School House
Land for Willis School House was purchased on February 14, 1876 from Eleazar Andrews and Sarah Andrews by the District Township of Greenfield. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was ¾ of an acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the deed would be null and void. This school was named after Thomas Willis whose house was across the road, west of the school house, owning 80 acres of land in section 6 in 1897.Deed
Volume 15, page 475 Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Eleazar Andrews to District Township of Greenfield
Know all men by these presents that we, Eleazar Andrews [and] Sarah Andrews, his wife, of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of ten dollars in hand paid by the District Township of Greenfield of Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Greenfield the following described premises situated in Warren County and State of Iowa to wit:
Beginning at the south west corner of section five (5), Township seventy-seven (77), Range twenty-four, thence north eleven (11) rods, thence east eleven (11)rods, thence south eleven rods, thence west eleven (11) rods to the place of beginning. Containing three quarters of an acre more or less, provided as follows that as soon as said plat of ground shall cease to be occupied for a District school, then in that case this deed shall be null and void.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Greenfield that we hold said premises by good and perfect title, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same, that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever, and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Sarah Andrews hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premise.
Signed this 14th day of February 1876
Eleazar Andrews, Sarah Andrews (her mark)
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 14th day of February A. D. 1876, before me, a Notary Public, within and for said County, personally came Eliazar Andrews, Sarah Andrews, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony where of I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at my office in Warren Co., Iowa on the date last above written. J. O. Perkins, Notary Public
Filed of record Oct26, 1876 at 1 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 17, Lowe School House
Land for Lowe School House was purchased on November 14, 1871 from Abram N. Good & Rebecca Good by the District Township of Greenfield. The price was $50.00 and the area of land was one acre. “These premises to revert back to the owner whenever not used for school purposes by his paying fifty dollars without interest and paying for the improvement.” This school was named after Thomas Lowe who owned 79 acres of land on the east and north sides of the school in 1897.Deed
Volume 5, page 561, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
A.N. Good to District Township of Greenfield
Know all men by these presents that we, A. N. [Abram N.] Good and Rebecca Good, his wife, of the county of Warren and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto District Township of Greenfield in the county of Warren and state of Iowa the following described premises situated in the county and state before said to wit:
One acre of land in the south west corner of section seventeen (17) Township seventy seven (77) range twenty four (24) west. Commencing at the section corner, running east sixteen (16) rods, thence north ten (10) rods, thence west sixteen (16) rods, thence south ten (10) rods, to the place of beginning. And we do hereby covenant with said district township that we are lawfully seized of said premises, that they are free from encumbrances, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell the same, and we do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever, these premises to revert back to the owner whenever not used for school purposes by his paying fifty dollars without interest and paying for the improvement.
Signed this 14th day of November 1871.
A. N. Good, Rebecca Good (her mark)
In presence of H. Onstall
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 14th day of November A. D. 1871, before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county personally came A. N. Good and Rebecca Good his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein expressed, witness my hand and seal this 14th day of November 1871
Wesley Frazer, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record March 27, 1872 at 3 o’clock P. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 26, Grove School House
Land for Grove School House was purchased on March 11, 1876 from Isaac. S. Surber & Margaret Surber by the School Board of the Township of Greenfield. The price was $25.00 and the area of land was ¾ of an acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the owners.Deed
Volume 15, page 476, Warren County, Iowa Land Record
J. S. Surber to School Board of the Township of Greenfield
Know all men by these presents that we, I. S. [Isaac S.] Surber and Margaret Surber of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of Twenty-five dollars in hand paid by School board of the Township of Greenfield of Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Township board the following described premises situated in Warren County and State of Iowa to wit:
Three quarters of an acre being eleven rods square in the north east corner of the east half of the south west quarter of section twenty-six, township seventy-seven, range twenty-four west, when not used for school purposes it is to fall back to the original, also it is expressly understood that the said J. S. Surber and his successors is always to have the full privilege of adjoining to said fence around said lot.
And we hereby covenant with the said School board that we hold said premises by good and perfect title, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same, that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever, and we convenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever, and the said Margaret Surber hereby relinquishes her right of dower in deed to the above described premises.
Signed this 11 day of March 1876
J. S. Surber, Margaret Surber
In the presence of J. H. Henderson
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this day of March A. D. 1876 before me, with in and for said County, personally came J. S. Surber and Margaret Surber personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Indianola on the date last above written. W. H. Berry, Notary Public
Filed of record the 26th day of October 1876 at 1 o’clock, P. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 28, Center School House
Land for Center School House was purchased on February 18, 1862 from Lewis C. Bishop & Lucy T. Bishop by the School District of Greenfield. The price was $5.00 and the area of land was ¼ of an acre, so long as it was used for school house purposes.Deed
Volume 8, page 621, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Lewis C. Bishop to School District of Greenfield
Deed
Know all men by these presents that we, Lewis C. Bishop and Lucy T. Bishop, his wife, of Warren County and State of Iowa for the consideration of five dollars we hereby convey to the School directors of Greenfield Township, Warren County, Iowa and their successors in office forever or so long as the same is used for school house purposes, the following premises to wit:
A lot on the south west corner of the north east quarter of the south east quarter of section twenty-eight in Township seventy-seven north of range twenty-four west. Commencing at the south west corner, thence north four rods, then east ten rods, thence south four rods, then west ten rods to the place of beginning, and we warrant the title against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands this 18 day of February A. D. 1862
L. C. Bishop, Lucy T. Bishop
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 18 day of February A. D. 1862 before me, Andrew Surber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, personally came Lewis C. Bishop and Lucy T. Bishop, his wife, known to me to be the persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. Given under my hand this 18 day of February A. D. 1862. Andrew Surber, J. P.
Filed for record April 29, A. D. 1874 at 3 o’clock P. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderTwelve years later, Center School House was moved across the road, but still in section 28. This land was purchased on March 24, 1874 from William P. Bishop & Eliza Bishop from the District Township of Greenfield. The price was one dollar and the area of land was still ¼ of an acre, so long as it was used for school house purposes.
Deed
Volume 8, page 620, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
W. P. Bishop to District Township of Greenfield
Know all men by these presents that we, W. P. [William P.] Bishop and Eliza Bishop, of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by District Township of Greenfield of Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto District Township of Greenfield so long as used for school house purposes, the following described premises situated in Warren County and State of Iowa to wit:
One fourth of an acre commencing at the north west corner of the south east quarter of the south east quarter of section twenty-eight in Township Seventy-seven & Range twenty-four west, thence south 4 rods, thence east ten rods, thence north four rods, thence west ten rods to the place of beginning. And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Greenfield that we hold said premises by good and perfect title, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same, that they are free and clear of all liens and incombrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Eliza Bishop hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 24 day of March 1874
William Bishop
Eliza Bishop
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 24th day of March 1874 before me, C. B. Jones, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, personally came W. P. Bishop and Eliza Bishop, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Spring Hill on the date last above written. C. B. Jones, Justice of the Peach
Filed for record the 29th day of April A. D. 1874 at 3 o’clock P. M., M. Judkins, RecorderEight years later, Center School House was moved again, close to the 1862 site, still in section 28. This land was purchased on December 28, 1882 from David M. Kaufman & Louisa "Lou" Kaufman from the District Township of Greenfield. The price was twenty five dollars and the area of land was still ¼ of an acre, so long as it was used for school house purposes and afterwards revert back to these grantors.
Deed
Volume 29, page 463, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
D. M. [David M.] Kaufman to District Township of Greenfield
Know all men by these presents, that D. M. Kaufman and Lou Kaufman, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of twenty five dollars in hand paid by the District Township of Greenfield of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Greenfield for school house purposes the following described premises, situated in Warren County, and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing four (4) rods north of the south west corner of the north east quarter of the south east quarter of section twenty eight (28), Township seventy seven (77), Range twenty four (24) west, 5th P. M. [Principal Meridian], thence north four (4) rods, thence east ten (10) rods, thence south four (4) rods, thence west ten (10) rods to place of beginning for school house purpose and when not used for that purpose title to revert to these grantors.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Greenfield; that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same, that they are free and clear from all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever for school house, and when not used for that purpose, title to revert to these grantors. And the said Lou Kauffman hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 28th day of December 1882.
David M. Kaufman, Lou Kaufman
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 28 day of December A. D. 1882, before me, E. W. Hartman, a Notary Public within and for said county, personally came D. M. Kaufman and Lou Kaufman, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Indianola on the date last above written. E. W. Hartman, Notary Public
Filed for record the 3rd day of January 1883 at 10 ½ o’clock A.M., Addie Hayden, RecorderSection 30, Hughes School House
Land for Hughes School House was purchased on April 26, 1876 from John Hughs & Pleasy Hughs by the District Township of Greenfield. The price was $25.00 and the area of land was one acre more or less, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the owners.Deed
Volume 15, page 477, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
John Hughs to District Township of Greenfield
Deed
Know all men by these presents that we, John Hughs and Pleasy Hughs of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of Twenty-five dollars in hand paid by District Township of Greenfield of Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township so long as used for school purposes the following described premises situated in Warren County and State of Iowa to wit:
A part of the south east quarter of the south east quarter of section thirty in Township seventy-seven north and range twenty-four west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa. Commencing at a stake 27, ten feet rods east of the north west corner of said tract, thence south 23 rods to a stake, thence west 13 rods, thence south 13 rods, thence east 13 rods, thence north 13 rods to the place of beginning. Containing one acre more or less. And we hereby covenant with the said District Township that we hold said premises by good and perfect title, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same, that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever, and the said Pleasy Hughs hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 26 day of April 1876
John Hughs, Pleasy Hughs
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 26 day of April A. D. 1876 before me, J. Barker, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, personally came John Hughs & Plezy Hughs, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Spring Hill, Iowa on the date last above written. Johnson Barker, a Justice of the Peace
Filed for record the 26th day of October 1876 at 1 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderJACKSON TOWNSHIP
Section 4, Luke School House, No. 2
Land for Luke School House was purchased on May 14, 1872 from Theodore Luke and Mary Luke by the District Township of Jackson. The price was $15.00 and the area of land was one half acre.Deed
Volume 7, page183, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Theodore Luke to the District Township of Jackson
Know all men by these presents, that we, Theodore Luke and Mary Luke, his wife, of the County of Warren and State of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of $15.00 fifteen dollars in hand paid by The School Board of the District Township of Jackson, of Warren County, and State of Iowa, do hereby sell and convey unto the said School Board the following described premises, situated in the County of Warren and State of Iowa, to wit:
Commencing at the S.E. corner of the S.E. ¼ quarter of the S.E. quarter of section four (4), Township (75) north of range 25 west, commencing as follows: at the south east corner, thence north 6 six rods ,thence thirteen and one third rods 13 1/3 , thence south six (6) rods, east 13 1/3 thirteen and one third rods to the place of beginning, containing one half acre.
And we hereby covenant with the said Board of District Township of Jackson that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances, whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Mary Luke hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 14 day of May A. D. 1872
Theadore Luke, Mary Luke
State of Iowa, Warren County
U. S. Revenue Stamp, T. L. May 14, 1872, 50 cents
On this 14th day of May A. D. 1872 before me, J.W. Baird, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, personally came Theodore Luke and Mary Luke, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors, and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at my office on the date last above written. J. W. Baird, J. P.
Filed for record and entered for taxation the 6th day of November A. D. 1872, at 9 o’clock A. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 7, Clanton Valley School House, No. 3
Land for Clanton Valley School House was purchased on September 5, 1872 from David Sumervill & Elanor Sumervill by the District Township of Jackson. The price was $75.00 and the area of land was one acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would “fall back to the original tract by the then resident owner paying a fare compensation.”Deed
Volume 6, page309, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
David Sumervill to the District Township of Jackson
Know all men by these presents that we, David Sumervill and Elanor Sumervill, his wife, of the county of Warren and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of seventy five dollars in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto District Township of Jackson in the county of Warren and State of Iowa the following described premises situated in county and state aforesaid to wit:
Beginning at the corner of the N.E. of the N.E. quarter (1/4) of section seven (7), Township seventy five (75) north of Range twenty five (25) west of the fifth (5) P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa. And we do hereby covenant with the said district township that we are lawfully seized of said premises that they are free from encumbrances; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell the same and we do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; said premises is to be held so long as used for school use purposes; said land to fall back to the original tract by the then resident owner paying a fare compensation; said land is bounded as follows: beginning at the N.E. corner of the above described land running west ten rods, thence south sixteen rods, thence east ten rods, thence north sixteen rods to the place of beginning.
D. Sumervill, Elnor Sumervill
State of Iowa, Warren County
U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp, 50 Cents, D.S. Sep 1872
On this fifth day of September A.D. 1872, before me a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, personally came D. Sumervill and Elenor Sumervill, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. Witness my hand and seal this fifth day of September 1872. J. W. Baird, J. P.
Filed for record November 6th, 1872 at 9 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 14, Pryor School House, No.6
Land for Pryor School House was purchased on November29, 1871 from Jacob Stackerl & Abbie Stackerl (of Dubuque County, Iowa) by the District Township of Jackson. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was one half acre.Deed
Volume 6, page 310, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Jacob Stackerl to District Township of Jackson
Know all men by these presents that Jacob Stackerl & Abbie Stackerl, his wife, of Dubuque County, Iowa for and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars in hand paid by the District Township of Jackson of Warren County, Iowa have sold and conveyed unto the District Township of Jackson the following described premises to wit:
A piece of land situated in the corner of the south east quarter of section 14, Township 75, Range 25 in Warren Co., Iowa; said corner being the south east corner of section above described ¼ section and containing half an acre; and we do hereby covenant with the said District Township of Jackson that we have good right & lawful authority to convey said land that the same is free from encumbrances and that we will warrant and defend the said premises against the claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this 29th day of November 1871
Jacob Stackerl, Abbie Stackerl
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 29th day of November A.D. 1871, before me, a Notary Public, in & for Dubuque Co., Iowa personally came Jacob Stackerl & Abbie Stackrel, his wife, to me personally known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the written deed and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act & deed as witness my hand & seal the day last above mentioned. Jno. D. Alsop, Notary Public
Filed for record November 6th, 1872 at 9 o’clock, A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 15, Center School House, No. 5
Land for Center School House was purchased on July 1, 1870 from James M. Wallace & Ruth Wallace by the District Township of Jackson. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was one half acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original farm.Deed
Volume 2, page 600, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
James M. Wallace to the District Township of Jackson
Know all men by these presents that James M. Wallace and Ruth Wallace of the county of Warren and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of ten (10.00) dollars in hand paid by the District Township of Jackson of Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Jackson the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Half an acre on the south west corner of the south west quarter of section fifteen (15) in Township No. seventy five (75) north of Range twenty five (25) west of the fifth P.M. [Principal Meridian] Warren County, Iowa. The above described property when ceased to be used by the District Township of Jackson for school purposes to revert back to the original farm. And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Jackson that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever. And we convenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Ruth Wallace hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and the above described premises.
Signed this first day of July A.D. 1870
J. M. Wallace, Ruth Wallace
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this first day of July 1870 before me, J. M. Weed, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county personally came J.M. Wallace and Ruth Wallace, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and official seal at Jackson Township on the date last above written. J. M. Weed, Justice of the Peace of Warren County, Iowa
Filed for record Nov 7, 1870 at 1 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 35, Barnes School House, No. 7
Land for Barnes School House was purchased on June 30, 1870 from Edwin Manning & Nannie B. Manning (of Van Buren County, Iowa) by the District Township of Jackson. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was ¾ of an acre, more or less.Deed
Volume 2, page 321, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Edwin Manning to the District Township of Jackson
Know all men by these presents that we Edwin Manning and Nannie B., his wife, of the County of Van Buren and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by the District Township of Jackson of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Jackson the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the north east corner of the north east quarter of section thirty five (35) in Township seventy five (75) north of Range twenty five (25) west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, thence west ten (10) rods, thence south ten (10) rods, thence east ten (10) rods, thence north ten (10) rods to place of beginning, containing one hundred (100) square rods. And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Jackson that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Nannie B. Manning hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 30th day of June A. D. 1870
Edwin Manning, Nannie B. Manning
State of Iowa, Van Buren County
On this 1st day of July 1870 before me, W. S. Mayer, a Notary Public, within and for said county personally came Edwin Manning and Nannie B. Manning personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Keosauqua, Iowa on the date last above written. W. S. Mayre, Notary Public
U. S. Internal Revenue Stamp, E. M., 50 cents, June 30, 1870
Filed for record July 11th, 1880 at 9 o’clock, A.M., M. W. Judkins, Recorder [Warren County, Iowa]JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP
Section 1, Brush College School House, No. 1
Land for Brush College School House was leased (for ten years) on September 14, 1865 from William C. Simmons by Sub District No. 1 of District Township of Jefferson. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was one half acre, to be used for school house purposes.Lease
Volume W, page 408, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
William C. Simmons to the Sub District No. 1 of District Township of Jefferson
Know all men by these presents, that William C. Simmons of the County of Warren and state of Iowa for the consideration herein after mentioned does hereby lease unto Edward Perkins, Sub Director of Sub District No. 1 of District Township of Jefferson in the county of Warren and state of Iowa or his successors in office for the use of said District Township for school purposes the following described premises situated in the county and state aforesaid to wit:
Commencing at the south west corner of the south east quarter of the south west quarter of section one in township seventy six north of range twenty five west from the above described corner, east thirteen and one half rods, thence north six rods, thence west thirteen and one half rods, thence south six rods to the place of beginning. The said Edward Perkins Sub director as aforesaid or his successor in office hereby agrees to pay to the said William C. Simmons the sum of ten dollars of the contingent fund not otherwise appropriated for the use of the said Sub District for the term of ten years and as long as the above described land is used for school purposes. In testimony whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names this the 14th day of September A. D. 1865.
William C. Simmons
Edward Perkins, Sub Director
Filed for record March 11th, 1868 at 11 o’clock A. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 3, Dover School House, No. 9
Land for Dover School House was purchased on May 27, 1870 from Joshua Burkhead & Rachel Burkhead by the District Township of Jefferson. The land was given freely to be used not only for school house purposes, but also for meetings and Sabbath School. The area of land was one half acre.Deed
Volume 3, page 405, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Joshua Burkhead to District Township of Jefferson
Know all men by these presents the we, Joshua Burkhead & Rachel Burkhead of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of blank dollars [i.e. freely given], in hand paid by The District Township of Jefferson, of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
To commence at one hundred and six rods west of the north east corner of the south east quarter of the south east quarter of section No. three (3), Township(76) north of Range (25) west, from thence west (12) rods, thence south six and two thirds rods, thence east (12) rods, thence north 6 2/3 rods to the place of beginning as a gift for school house purposes as long as said land is used for that purpose with the privelege of the use of the house for holding meetings and Sabbath School when said house is not occupied by a school. And we hereby covenant with the said District Township that we hold said premises by title in fee simple; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumberances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claiming of all persons whomsoever. And the said Rachel Burkhead hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 27th day of May A.D. 1870.
Joshua Burkhead, Rachel Burkhead
State of Iowa
U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp, J. B., May 27, 1870
On this 27 day of May A. D. 1870 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county personally came Joshua Burckhead and Rachel Burkhead, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal at my office on the date last above written. Edward Perkins, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record March 21st 1871 at 3 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 8, Churchville School House
Land for Churchville School House was purchased on June 4, 1866 from Patrick Walsh by the District Township of Jefferson. The price was $15.00 and the area of land was one half acre.Deed
Volume W, page 415 Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Patrick Walsh to the District Township of Jefferson
Know all men by these presents; that I, Patrick Walsh of Warren County, state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of fifteen dollars in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto District Township of Jefferson , county and state aforesaid, the following described premises situated in Warren County and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing thirty rods south of the north west quarter of the north east quarter of section No. eight (8) in Township No. seventy six (76), Range twenty five (25) west of 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, thence running east nine rods, thence south nine rods, thence west nine rods, thence north nine rods to the place of beginning; and I do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the said premises to the said District Township against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed the 4th day of June A. D. 1866.
Patrick Walsh
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 4th day of June A. D. 1866 before me, Edmund Ryan, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, personally came Patrick Walsh, personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above deed as grantor and acknowledged the execution of the same to be his voluntary act and deed. Witness my hand and official seal the day and year just above written. Edmund Ryan, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record March 11, 1868 at 11 o’clock A. M., M W. Judkins, RecorderSection 16, Center School House
Land for Center School House was purchased on February 25, 1867 from James M. Colclazier by the District Township of Jefferson. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.Deed
Volume W, page 414-415, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
James M. Colclazier to the District Township of Jefferson
Know all men by these presents that I, James M. Colclazier of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid, county and state of Iowa, do hereby sell and convey unto the said, The District Township of Jefferson, the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One acre of the north east corner of the north half of the south east quarter of section No. sixteen (16) in Township seventy six (76) Range twenty five (25) west 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] of Iowa, for the use of school Subdistrict No. (2) in said Township as long as thy keep a school house on it. If the school house is moved or changed, then the said acre of land to go back to the original owner. And thereby covenant with the said District Township that I hold said premises by good and perfect title; that I have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever; and I covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against all the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this (25) day of February A. D. 1867
In presence of William N. James
James M. Colclazier
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 25th day of February A. D. 1867 before me, Edmund Rayan, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, personally came J.M. Colclazier personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above instrument as grantor and acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and deed for the purposes herein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at my office in the said county on the date last above written.
Edmund Ryan, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record March 11, 1868 at 11 o’clock A. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 24, Middle Valley School House, No.6
Land for Middle Valley School House was purchased on November 15, 1869 from William G. Ball & Elizabeth Ball by the District Township of Jefferson. The land was freely given and the area of land was one half acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.Deed
Volume 2, page 478, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
W. G. Ball to the District Township of Jefferson
Know all men by these presents that W. G. [William G.] Ball & Elizabeth Ball of the county of Warren and state of Iowa in consideration of the same being used for school purposes by District Township of Jefferson of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Jefferson for use of Sub District No. 6, the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One half acre out of NW ¼ of section 24, Township 76, Range 25 west, described as follows to wit: commencing at a point 60 rods west of NE corner of NW ¼ of sec 24, Twp. 76, Range 25 and running from thence south 8 ½ rods, thence east 8 ½ rods, thence north 8 ½ rods, thence west 8 ½ rods to place of beginning. The above obligaton to be void when not used for school house; and we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Jefferson that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear from all liens and incumbrances whatsoever; and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Elizabeth T. Ball hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 15th day of November A. D. 1869
W. G. Ball, Elizabeth T. Ball
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 15 day of November 1869 before me, Edward Perkins, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county personally came W. G. Ball & Elizabeth T. Ball, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed. Witness my hand and seal this, the day and year above written. Edward Perkins, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record Sept 20, 1870 at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 26, Reddish School House, No. 7
Land for Reddish School House was purchased on May 5, 1871 from Ernest Strube & Martha A. Strube by the Sub District No. 7, District Township of Jefferson. The price was $50.00 and the area of land was ¾ of an acre, more or less, to be used for school house purposes.Deed
Volume 7, page 30, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Ernest Strube to Sub District No. 7 District Township of Jefferson
Know all men by these presents, that Ernest Strube and Martha A. Strube of the County of Warren and State of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of Fifty dollars in hand paid by Sub District No. 7 of District Township of Jefferson of Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Sub District for school house purposes the following described premises, situated in the County of Warren and State of Iowa, to wit:
One hundred square rods out of the south east corner of the south east quarter of section twenty six (26) Township Seventy Six (76) Range Twenty Five (25) west, 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian].
And we hereby covenant with the said Sub District No. 7 that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Martha A. Strube hereby relinquishes right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 5th day of May A.D. 1871
Ernest Strube, Martha A. Strube
In presence of Ebb W. Hartman
State of Iowa, Warren County
U.S. Revenue Stamp, E. S., May 5th, 1871, 50 cents
On this 5th day of May A.D. 1871 before me, E. W. Hartman, a Notary Public, in and for said County, personally came Ernest Strube and Martha A. Strube, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors, and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Indianola on the date last above written. E. W. Hartmen, Notary Public, Warren County, Iowa
Filed for Record and entered for Taxation the 1st of April A. D. 1872, at 1 o’clock P.M.,
M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 27, school house
Land for a school house was sold as a quit claim on February 15, 1867 from Miranda E. Bryan & Adalbert Bryan by the Board of School Directors of the School District of Jefferson. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was one acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners or their heirs.Quit Claim Deed
Volume W, page 403-404, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
M. E. Bryan to Board of School Directors of the School District of Jefferson
This indenture made the fifteenth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty seven between M. E. [Miranda E.] Bryan and Adalbert Bryan of the County of Warren and State of Iowa of the first part and the Board of School Directors of the School district of Jefferson in the County of Warren and State of Iowa and their sucksessors [successors] in office forever. Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars, lawful money of the United States of America to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents does remise, release, and quit claim unto the said party of the second part and unto their sucksessors [successors] in office forever one acre of land for school house purposes, situated and bounded as fellows:
Commencing at the north east corner of the north east quarter of the north west quarter of section twenty seven (No.27), Township seventy six (No.76) north of Range twenty five (No. 25) west of the 5th P. M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, thence west ten rods, thence south sixteen rods, thence east ten rods, thence north sixteen rods to the place beginning, containing one acre together with all and singular the tenements here ditaments and appurtenances there unto belonging or in any wise appertaining and also all the estate right title intrust property possessions claim and demands whatsoever, as well as in law as in equity of the said party of the first part of, in, or to the above described premises and every part and parcel there of, so long as the above described trace of land shall be used for school house purposes, but when it seases to be thus used it is to legally fall back to the parties of the first part or their heirs and assigns.
In witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set their hands and seal the day and year first above written.
M. E. Bryan, Adalbert Bryan (her mark)
Sealed and delivered in the presence of William F. Todd
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this the 15th day of February A.D. 1867 before me, Madison Todd, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, personally came the M.E. Bryan and Adalbert Bryan, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severlly acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purpose therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have here unto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at my office on the day last above written. Madison Todd, Justice of the PeaceSection 27, King School House
Land for King School House was purchased on March 22, 1870 from John F. King & Martha King by the District Township of Jefferson, Board of Directors and their successors. The price was $ 20.00 and the area of land was one half acre, to be used for school house purposes.Deed
Volume 2, page 75, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
John F. King to the District Township of Jefferson
Know all men by these presents that we, John F. King, Martha King, his wife, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of twenty dollars in hand paid by the District Township of Jefferson county of Warren and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Board of Directors and their successors in office the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One half acre out of the north east corner of the south east quarter of the south east quarter of section twenty seven (No. 27) Township seventy six (No. 76) north of Range twenty five (No. 25) west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, and bounded as follows; commencing at the north east corner of the above described tract of land, thence west eight rodes (8), thence south ten rods (10), thence east eight rods (8), thence north ten (10) rods to the place of beginning; containing one half acre.
And we hereby covenant with the said Board of Directors and their successors that we hold said premises by title in fee simple; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever; and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Martha King hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 22nd day of March A. D. 1870.
John F. King, Martha Knig
State of Iowa, Warren County
U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp, J.F.K, 50 cents, March 22, 1870.
On this 22nd day of March A. D. 1870 before me, Madison Todd, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county, personally came John F. King and Martha King, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at my office on the date last above written. Madison Todd, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record, March 23, 1870 at 12 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderLIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Section 17, West Liberty School House, No. 4
Land for West Liberty School House was purchased on May 21, 1880 from Enoch Trimble & Hettie V. Trimble by the Independent School District of Otter Creek in Liberty Township. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one half acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners or their heirs.Deed
Volume 18, page 599, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Enoch Trimble to Independent School District of Otter Creek [Liberty Township]
Know all men by these presents: that Enoch Trimble and Hettie V. Trimble, husband and wife, of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by the Independent School District of Otter Creek of Liberty Township, Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Independent School District of Otter Creek the following described premises, situated in Warren County and State of Iowa, to wit:
Beginning eighteen rods east of the south west corner of the north west quarter of the south west quarter of section seventeen (17) in township seventy four (74) north of range twenty three (23) west, 5th P. M. [Principal Meridian] of Iowa, running north nine (9) rods, thence east nine (9) rods, thence south nine (9) rods, thence west nine (9) rods to place of beginning (Provided that if for the space of two consecutive years said premises shall cease to be used for school purposes, the same shall revert to the original donor his heirs or assigns without legal hinderance or expenses), said District to keep the fences in good repair around said lot.
And we hereby covenant with the said Independent School District of Otter Creek that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Hettie V. Trimble hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 21st day of May 1880.
Enoch Trimble, Hettie V. Trimble
State of Iowa, County of Warren
On this 21st day of May A.D. 1880, before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, personally came Enoch Trimble and Hette V. Trimble personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as Grantors, and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Liberty Township on the date last above written. Jesse Johnson, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record and entered for taxation the 8th day of June A.D. 1880, at 11 ½ o’clock, A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 22, Liberty Center School House
Land for Liberty Center School House was purchased on March 30, 1872 from Jeremiah Boston & Mary Boston by the School District Township of Liberty. The land price was $ 25.00 and the area of land was one half acre.Deed
Volume 6, page231, Warren County Land Record
Jeremiah Boston to School District Township of Liberty
Know all men by these present that we Jeremiah Boston & Mary Boston of Warren County, state of Iowain consideration of the sum of twenty-five dollars in hand paid by the school district township of Liberty of Warren County state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto school district township the following described premises situated in the county of warren in the state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the northwest corner of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section twenty-two (22) township No. Seventy-four (74)north of range No. twenty-three west thence east nine(9) rods thence south(9) rods thence west nine(9) rods thence north nine (9) rods to the place of beginning containing 81 rods. And we do hereby covenant with the School District Township that we are lawfully seized of said premises that they are free from encumberances that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same and we do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Mary Boston hereby relinquishes her right of dower homestead or otherwise in and to the said premises.
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seal this 30th day of March A.D. 1872.
Jeremiah Boston, Mary Boston
State of Iowa, Warren County
I do hereby certify that before me, J.P. Mosher, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county personally came the above named Jeremiah Boston & Mary Boston his wife, who are personally known to me to be the identical persons whose names are subscribed to the above deed as grantors and acknowledged the instrument to be their voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. Given under my hand & official seal this 30th day of March A.D. 1872. J.P. Mosher, Justice of the Peace
Filed for Record Sep 25th, 1872 at 10 o’clock A.M., M. Judkins, RecorderSection 33, Hawkeye School House
Land for Hawkeye School House was purchased on September 20, 1866 from William Berry and Mahala Berry by Sub District No. 8, Liberty Township. The land price was $15.00 and the area of land was one half acre.Deed
Volume V, page 483 Warren County, Land Records
William Berry to Sub District No. 8, Liberty Township
Know all men by these presents; that William Berry and Mahala Berry, his wife, of Warren County, and state of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of fifteen dollars, in hand paid by Sub District No. eight, in Liberty Township, Warren County, and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Sub District the following described premises, situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa, to wit:
One half acre out of the north east corner of the north half of the north east quarter of section No. thirty three (33), Township seventy four (74) north of Range twenty three (23) west. And we hereby covenant with the said Sub District that we hold said premises by title in fee simple; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever; and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever so long as it is used for school house purposes; and the said Mahala Berry hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 20th day of September 1866
William Berry, Mahala Berry (her mark)
In presence of Calvin Hines, Enoch Berry,
U.S. Revenue stamp, W. B., 50 cents, Sep 20, 1866
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 20th day of September A. D. 1866, before me Calvin Hines, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, personally came William Berry and Mahala Berry, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subsecribed my name, and affixed my official seal at William Berry’s on the date last above written. Calvin Hines, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record May 2, 1868 at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 33, Hawkeye School House
Again, land for Hawkeye School House was purchased on June 3, 1879 from Elias Mills & Elizabeth Mills by the Independent District of Hawkeye,Liberty Township. This time the area of land was one acre, and the price while the price was still $15.00.Quit Claim Deed
Volume 20, page 526, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Elias Mills to Independent District of Hawkeye
Know all men by these presents; that Elias Mills & Elizabeth Mills, man & wife, of the county of Warren and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of fifteen dollars in hand paid by Board of Directors of Independent District of Hawkeye, Township of Liberty of the County of Warren and state of Iowa, do hereby quit claim unto the said Directors of Independent District of Hawkeye all their right, title, and interest in and to the following described premises situated in Warren County and state of Iowa to wit:
One acre off the north east corner beginning at the north east corner & running ten (10) rods, west, thence sixteen rods south, thence (10) ten rods east, thence sixteen (16) rods north to the place of beginning of the north east quarter of the north east quarter of section thirty three (33) in Township seventy four (74) of Range No. twenty three (23) of the fifth (5) P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa.
And the said Elizabeth Mills hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises. Signed this 3rd day of June A.D. 1879
Elias Mills, Elizabeth Mills
In presence of F. M. Bierce
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this third day of June A.D. 1879, before me, F. M. Bierce, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county personally came Elias Mills & Elizabeth Mills, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subsecribed my name and affixed my official seal at my office on the date last above written. F. M. Bierce, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record the 16th day of August 1879 at 11 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderLINCOLN TOWNSHIP – (previously Washington Township)
Section 9, Moore School House
Land for Moore School House was purchased on June 3, 1872 from Elbert J. Kuhn & Christenah Kuhn by the School District No. 8 Township of Washington. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one half acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.Deed
Volume 7, page 84, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
E. J. Kuhn to the School District No. 8, Township of Washington
Know all men by these presents, that we, E. J. [Elbert J.] Kuhn and Christenah Kuhn of the county of Warren and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by School District No. 8, Township of Washington of Warren County and state of Iowa, do hereby sell and convey unto the said School District No. 8 aforesaid the following described premises, situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One square half acre out of the south west corner of the south west quarter of section nine (9) in Township seventy six (76) north of range twenty three (23) west 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] for the use of said School District for school house purposes only and when the grantees cease to use said ground for school house purposes, the said grounds and title to same, to revert back to grantors.
And we hereby covenant with the said School District No. 8 Washington Township, we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend said premises against the lawful claims of all pesons whomsoever. And the said Christenah Kuhn hereby relinquishes right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 3rd day of June A. D. 1872
E. J. Kuhn, Christenah Kuhn
In presence of Ebb W. Hartman
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 3rd day of June A. D. 1873 before me, E. W. Hartman, a Notary Public, within and for said county, personally came E. J. Kuhn and Christenah Kuhn personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors, and acknowledged them to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Indianola of the date last above written. E. W. Hartman, Notary Public
Filed for record and entered for taxation the 3rd day of June A. D. 1872 at 10 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderAgain, land for Moore School House was purchased on April 4 1882 from John Cheshire and Sarah Cheshire by the Independent School District of Moore of Lincoln Township (formerly Washington Township). The price was $25.00 and the area of land was one half acre, said half acre adjoining to the half acre sold by E. J. Kuhn on June 3, 1872.
Deed
Volume 29, page 132, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
John Cheshire to the Independent School District of Moore, of Lincoln (formerly Washington Township)
Know all by these presents; that John Cheshire and Sarah Cheshire of Warren County and state of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of twenty five dollars in hand paid by Independent School District of Moore of Lincoln – formerly Washington Township of Warren County, and state of Iowa; do hereby sell and convey unto the said Independent School District of Moore the following described premises, situated in Warren County, and state of Iowa, to wit:
One square half acre out of the south west quarter of the south west quarter of section nine (9) Township seventy six (76) range twenty three (23) west 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa. Said half acre being situated on the east, adjoining to and of the same size as a half acre conveyed to District No. 8 District Township of Washington by E. J. Kuhn June 3, 1872.
And we hereby convenant with the said Independent School District of Moore that we hold said premises by good and perfect title, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same, that they are free and clear from all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And the said Sarah Cheshire hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 4th day of April 1882.
John Cheshire, Sarah Cheshire
In presence of E. W. Hartman
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 4th day of April A. D. 1882, before me, E. W. Hartman, Notary Public within and for said county, personally came John Cheshire and Sarah Cheshire personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Indianola on the date last above written. E. W. Hartman, Notary Public
Filed for record the 10th day of April 1882 at 4 ½ o’clock P.M., Addie Hayden, RecorderSection 12, Oak Grove School House
Land for Oak Grove School House was purchased on May 14, 1864 from Daniel H. VanPelt & Martha E. VanPelt by the Township District of Washington. No money was exchanged for this one half acre of land, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.Deed
Volume Q, page 588, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Daniel H. VanPelt to the Township District of Washington
Know all men by these presents; that we Daniel H. VanPelt & Martha E. VanPelt, his wife, of Warren County, state of Iowa in consideration of being used as School House Site, by the District Township of Washington for the use of Sub District No. (7) seven of Warren County and state of Iowa, do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Washington the following described premises situated in the County of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One half of an acre in a square form in the north east corner of the south west quarter of sec. (12) twelve, Township seventy six (76) north of range twenty four west, we convey this land to said Dist. Township so long as the same shall be used for School House purposes and no longer. We convey said land with the express understanding that said Dist. Township is to keep a good fence around said lot reserving to our own use the timber and trees which are on said piece of land.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Washington that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever; and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this 14th day of May A. D. 1864
D. H. VanPelt, Martha E. VanPelt
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 14th day of May A. D. 1864 before me, C. E. Moorman, a Notary Public, within and for said county, personally came Daniel H. VanPelt & Martha E. VanPelt, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Indianola, Iowa on the date last above written. C. E. Moorman, Notary Public, Warren County, Iowa
Filed for record Feb 18th 1865 at 5 o’clock P. M., Jno D. Ingalls, RecorderSec 17, Mount Hope School House
Land for Mount Hope School House was purchased on March 30, 1858 from William H. Winegarner & Louisa J. Winegarner by the School District No. 8, Washington Township. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was one half acre of land, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.Deed
Volume 6, page 75, Warren County, Iowa land records
William H. Winegarner to School District No. 8, Washington Township
Know all men of these presents that William H. Winegarner & Louisa J. Winegarner, his wife, of the county of Warren and state of Iowa, party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of ten (10) dollars to them paid by School District No. eight Washington township county and state aforesaid, party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do hereby grant, bargain, sell, and convey to the said party of the second part and their heirs and assigns forever, the following described parcel of land namely:
One square half acre out of the south east corner, of the south east quarter of the south west quarter of the section seventeen (17) in township seventy-six(76)north of range twenty-four (24) west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the same unto the said party of the second part and their assigns forever, covenanting that the title so conveyed is clear and unincumbered, and that the said party of the first part will forever warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims whatsoever. This deed to be void however and said land to revert back to the party of the first part whenever said party of the second part ceases to use said land for school purposes.
In witness where of we have hereunto set our hands. Executed this 30th day of March A.D. 1858.
William H. Winegarner, Louisa J. Winegarner
Attest: J. B. Gifford
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 30th day of March 1858 personally appeared, before me the undersigned , a Justice of the Peace in and for said county and state, William H. Winegarner and Louisa J. Winegarner personally known to me to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the foregoing deed and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein expressed.
J. B. Gifford, Justice of the Peace.
Filed for record, June 8, 1872 at 3 o’clock p.m., M. W. Judkins, Recorder
This deed is recorded the second time to correct error in the first recording, see Book H, page 418 for the first record. M. W. Judkins, RecorderAgain, land for Mount Hope School House was purchased on May 30, 1872 from Thomas E. McIntire & Maggie McIntire by District No. 5 of Washington Township. The price was $25.00 and the area of land was one acre of land, including the same square ½ acre sold back on March 30, 1858 by Thomas E. and Maggie McIntire. The land was to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.
Deed
Volume 7, page 95, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
T. E. McIntire to the District No. 5 of Washington Township
Know all men by these presents; that Thomas E. McIntire and Maggie McIntire of the county of Warren and state of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of twenty five dollars, in hand paid by the School District No. Five, Washington Township of Warren County and state of Iowa, do hereby sell and convey unto the School Dist. No. Five (5), the following described premises, situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa, to wit:
One square acre out of the south east corner of the south east quarter of the south west quarter of the south west quarter of section seventeen (17) township seventy six (76) range twenty four (24) west 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian]; including the same square half acre heretofore deeded for same purposes by W. H. Winegarner, March 30th, 1858.
And we hereby covenant with the said School District No. five (5) Washington Township that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Maggie McIntire hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises. This deed to be void and said land to revert beck to the grantors whenever the said land is used for any other purposes except for School House purposes.
Signed this 30th day of May A. D. 1872
T. E. McIntire, Maggie McIntire
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 30th day of May A. D. 1872 before me, E. W. Hartman, a Notary Public, within and for said county, personally came T. E. McIntire and Maggie McIntire personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors, and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seat at Indianola, Iowa on the date last above written. E. W. Hartman, Notary Public
Filed for record and entered for taxation the 15th day of June A. D. 1872, at 2 o’clock P. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSec 29, Ogden School House (Township 76, Range 23)
Land for Ogden School House was leased on August 2, 1870 from Alexander M. Trimble by the District Township of Washington. The area of land was one acre of land, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.Lease
Volume 3, page 54, Warren County, Iowa Land Record
Alexander M. Trimble to District Township of Washington
Know all men by these presents; that I, Alexander M. Trimble, of the county of Warren and state of Iowa do hereby lease to the District of township of Washington in the county and state aforesaid for the special purpose of a school house site in and for Sub District Number three (3) of said District Township the following described tract of land situated in Warren County and state of Iowa, to wit:
Commencing in the middle of the Indianola and Knoxville road on a line running north and south through the middle of the S. E. quarter of the N. E. quarter of sec. 29 of township 76 north of range twenty three (23) west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa. And running thence north twenty (20) rods, thence east eight (8) rods, thence south parallel with the west line of said tract, to the center of said road, to the place of beginning and containing one (1) acre more or less. The conditions of this lease are such that the said District township shall erect and keep in good repair a good and lawful fence around the said premises and shall have and hold the said premises so long as the said District Township shall use the same for the special purposes above named. And when the said District township shall cease to use said land for special purposes aforesaid, they shall forfeit all right and title to the same to the above named grantors and to his heirs and assigns.
Alexander M. Trimble
William Graham, Pres., Attest: William P. McElroy, Secretary
District Township of Washington
State of Iowa, Warren County
U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp, A. M. T, 50 cents, Aug 2, 1870
On this 2nd day of August A. D. 1870 before me, William H. Schooly, a Notary Public, in and for said county personally came Alexander M. Trimble, personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above lease as grantor and acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and deed. Witness my hand and seal, William H. Schooly, Notary Public
Filed for record Dec 1, 1870 at 11 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSec 29, Whitman School House (Township 76, Range 24)
Land for Whitman School House was purchased on August 19, 1871from George W. Allen & Emeline Allen by the District Township of Washington Township. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was about one half acre of land, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners. This half acre became half of the one acre Whitman School property. The other half acre was purchased from Christopher and Mattie Whitman (see below).Deed
Volume 5, page 56, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
George W. Allen to the District Township of Washington
Know all men by these presents; that we, George W. Allen and Emeline Allen of the county of Warren and state of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by School District Township of Washington of Warren County and state of Iowa, do hereby sell and convey unto the said School District Township of Washington the following described premises, situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south west corner of the south west quarter of the south east quarter of section twenty nine (29) in Township seventy six (76) north of range twenty four (24) west 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, thence east fourteen (14) rods, thence north five (5) rods and sixteen (16) links, thence west fourteen (14) rods, thence south five (5) rods, and sixteen (16) links to the place of beginning. And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Washington that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrerances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and convey so long as used for school purposes; when not so used to revert to the grantor or his grantors and said Township to keep up all fences around it. And the said Emeline Allen hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 19th day of August A.D. 1871.
G. W. Allen, M. E. Allen
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 19th day of August A. D. 1871 before me, John H. Henderson, a Notary Public, within and for said county personally came, George W. Allen & Emeline Allen, personally to me known to be the identical persons whoses names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my offical seal at Indianola on the date last above written. John H. Henderson, Notary Public, Warren County, Iowa
Filed for record August 19th, 1871 at 5 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 32, Whitman School House (Township 76, Range 24)
Land for Whitman School House was purchased on August 19, 1871 from Christopher C. Whitman & Mattie Whitmanby the District Township of Washington Township. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was about one half acre of land, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners. This half acre became half of the one acre Whitman School property. The other half acre was purchased from George W. & Emeline Allen (see above).Deed
Volume 5, page 57-58, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
C. C. Whitman to the District of Township of Washington
Know all men by these presents; that we, C. C. [Christopher C.] Whitman and Mattie Whitman of the county of Warren and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by District Township of Washington of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Washington the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the north west corner of the north west quarter of the north east quarter of section thirty two (32) in Township seventy six (76) north of range twenty four (24) west 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, thence south five rods & sixteen links, thence east fourteen rods, thence north five rods & sixteen links, thence west fourteen rods to the place of beginning.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Washington that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever; and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and convey so long as used for a School House purposes and when not so used to revert to the grantors or his grantees. And the said Mattie Whitman hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 19th day of August A. D. 1871
C. C. Whitman, Mattie Whitman
In presence of J. H. Henderson
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 19th day of August A. D. 1871 before me, John H. Henderson, a Notary Public, within and for said county personally came C. C. Whitman and Mattie Whitman personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowleded the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Indianola, Iowa on the date last above written. John H. Henderson, Notary Public
Filed for record Aug 19th 1871 at 5 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 33, school house
Land for a school house was purchased on July 8, 1873 from David Clough by the District Township of Washington.. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was three fourth (3/4 ) of an acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.Deed
Volume 6, page 625, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
David Clough to the District Township of Washington
Know all men by these presents that I, David Clough, of the County of Warren, state of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto the District Township of Washington of the county of Warren, state of Iowa, the following described premises, situated in the county of Warren, state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south west corner of the north east ¼ of the north west quarter ¼ of section thirty three (33) in township seventy seven (77) north of range twenty three (23) west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, thence running north ten rods, thence east twelve rods , thence south ten rods, thence west to the place of beginning and containing three fourths of an acre. The intention being to convey hereby an absolute title in fee simple, including all the rights of Homestead to have and to hold the premises above described with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said District Township of Washington forever. Provided always and there presents are upon the express condition that the said District Township shall use said lands for a school house site exclusively, but if converted by said District Township to other use, then there presents shall be void & said lands shall revert to said David Clough, his heirs & assigns.
Signed this 8th day of July A.D. 1873
David Clough
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 8th day of July A.D. 1873 before me a Notary Public in and for said county, personally came David Clough, personally to me known to be the identical person whose name affixed to the above instrument as grantor and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be his voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Indianola on the day and date last above written. J. Chapelle Clarke, Notary Public
Filed for record July 8th, 1873 at 5 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderLINN TOWNSHIP
Section 12, Centennial School House, No. 7
Land for Centennial School House was purchased on September 19, 1876 from Allen G. Hartley & Anne Hartley the Directors of Centennial School District of Linn Township. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.Deed
Volume 15, page 558, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
A.G. Hartley to Directors of Centennial School District, Linn Township
Know all men by these presents, that we, A. G. [Allen G.] Hartley and Anne Hartley, wife of said A. G. Hartley of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by The Directors of Centennial School Dist. Of Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Directors of said School Dist. for school purposes in District Township of Linn the following described premises situated in the County of Warren and State of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the corner of the north west quarter of the north west quarter of section (12) twelve, running 42 rods east along the section line, thence 12 rods and 4 feet south, thence (13) thirteen rods east, thence 12 rods and 4 feet north to the section line, thence along the section line (13) thirteen rods to the place of beginning in Township seventy seven (77) north of range twenty five (25) west of the fifth principal meridian, Iowa, containing one acre more or less.
And we hereby covenant with the said Directors of Centennial District (this deed void as soon as not used for school property) that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever; and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Mrs. Anne Hartley hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 19th day of September A. D. 1876
A.G. Hartley, Anne Hartley (her mark)
In the presence of W. G. Cleveland, H. P. Dyer
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 19th day of September A. D. 1876 before me, I. O. Perkins, a Notary Public, within and for said county personally came A.G. Hartley & Anne Hartley, wife of said A.G. Hartley, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at my office on the date last above written. I. O. Perkins, Notary Public
Filed for record the 2nd day of January 1877 at 1 o’clock P.M., M.W Judkins, RecorderOTTER TOWNSHIP
Section 11 & 12 school house
Land for a School House was purchased on Feb 23, 1865 from Havilah Hockett & Elizabeth Hockett by the District Township of Otter. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one acre.Deed
Volume Q, page 552, Warren County, Iowa land records
Havilah Hockett & wife to District Township of Otter
Know all men by these present that we Havilah Hockett and Elizabeth Hockett, his wife, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid township district of Otter of Warren County State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said township district of Otter, the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing ten rods north of the ½ sec. post between sections eleven & twelve in township seventy-five, range twenty-three in the county of Warren and state of Iowa, thence north fourteen rods thence west twelve rods, thence south fourteen rods, thence east twelve rods to the place of beginning containing one hundred and sixty-eight rods.
And we hereby covenant with the said township Dist. Of Otter that we hold said premises by title in fee simple that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whosoever and the said Elizabeth Hockett hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises
Signed the 23rd day of February 1865
Havilah Hockett, Elizabeth Hocket
In the presence of James McClelland
State of Iowa, County of Warren
On this 23th day February A. D. 1865, before me James McClelland, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county personally came Havilah Hockett & Elizabeth, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on the date last above written. James McClellend, Justice of the Peace. Filed for record the 27th day of February A. D. 1865 at 11 o’clock A.M.
Jno. D. Ingall, RecorderSection 11, Millican School House, No. 1
Land for Millican School House was purchased on March 12, 1872 from Alfred Hall & Virginia Hall by the Trustees of Otter Township. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was one acre, more or less.Deed
Volume 5, page 537, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Alfred Hall to Trustees of Otter Township
Know all men by these presents, that we, Alfred Hall and Virginia Hall of Warren County and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of ten dollars in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto Henry Trobaugh, William H. Downing, and John A. Notestine, Trustees of Otter Township, Warren County and State of Iowa and to their successors to hold in trust for the purpose of a conveying ground for the public in the county of Warren and state of Iowa, the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state aforesaid to wit:
Commencing fifteen feet north of the south west corner of the north east quarter of the south west quarter of section eleven and running north thirteen rods, thence running east thirteen rods, then south thirteen rods, thence west thirteen (13) rods to the place of beginning in section eleven, containing one acre more or less all in Township No. seventy five (75) north of Range twenty three (23) west of 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa. And we do hereby covenant with the said trustees that we are lawfully seized of said premises, that they are free and clear from encumbrances, that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same and we do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this 12th day of March 1872
Alfred Hall (his mark), Virginia Hall (her mark)
In the presence of William H. Downing
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 12th day of March A.D. 1872 before me, William H. Downing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county personally came Alfred Hall and Virginia Hall, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed. Witness my hand this 12th day of March A.D. 1872, W.H. Downing, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record March 16, 1872 at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 14, Downing School House
Land for Downing School House was leased on March 26, 1868 from John Triplet by the Sub Directors of Sub District of No. 3 of the District Township of Otter. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one acre, more or less to be used for school house purposes.Lease
Volume 2, page 296, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
John Triplet to Levi Hollingsworth, Sub Director of Sub District No. 3 of District Township of Otter
Know all men by these presents, that John Triplet of the County of Warren and State of Iowa for consideration herein after mentioned does hereby lease unto Levi Hallingsworth, Sub Director of Sub District No. 3 of district township of Otter in the county of Warren and state of Iowa or his successor in office for the use of said district township for school purposes the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the north east corner of the south east quarter of section fourteen (14), Township (75), Range 23 west, running west 13 rods, then south 13 rods, then east 13 rods, then north 13 rods to the place of beginning. The said Levi Hollingsworth, Sub Director, so aforesaid or his successors in office hereby agrees to pay the said John Triplet for the use of said premises one dollar to be paid at the expiration of this lease in testimony where we have hereunto subscribed our names this the 26th day of March 1868.
John Triplett (his mark), Levi Hollingsworth, Sub director of District No. 3
Filed for record June 29th 1870 at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 15, school house No. 2
Land for a school house was leased on March 12, 1869 from Hugh A. Lowery & Reed C. Brazelton by the Sub District No. 2, Otter Township. No money was exchanged for the school property. The area of land was one acre, to be used for school house purposes.Deed
Volume 2, page 297, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
H. A. Lowery and R. C. Brazelton to Sub District No. 2, Otter Township
Know all men by these presents, that we, R. C. [Reed C.] Brazelton and H. A. [Hugh A.] Lowery of the county of Warren and State of Iowa for the consideration herein after mentioned does hereby lease unto William Wright, Sub Director of Sub District Number two of District Township of Otter in the county of Warren and state of Iowa or his successors in office for the use of said District Township for school purposes, the following described premises situated in the county and state aforesaid to wit:
Commencing 15 rods east of the south east corner of the south west quarter of the south west quarter of section five, township 75, range 23 west, running 10 rods east, thence north 16 rods, thence together west 10 rods, thence south 16 rods to the place of beginning, with all the priveleges thereto belonging so long as it is used for school house purposes. The said William Wright, Sub Directors as aforesaid or his successor in office hereby agrees to fence said lot and keep said fence in good repair, said fence to be completed by the first of October 1869, otherwise the above to be null and void. In testimony whereof we have hereunto subscribed out names this 12th day of March 1869.
H. A. Lowery, R. C. Brazelton, William Wright, Sub Director of Sub District No. 2
Filed for record June 29, 1870 at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 18, school house No. 6
Land for a school house was leased on March 10, 1869 from John C. Baker by the Sub District No. 6 Otter Township. No money was exchanged for this land, which included an area of ¾ acre. The land was leased so long as it is to be used for school house purposes.Lease
Volume 2, page 298, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
John C. Baker to the Sub District No. 6, Otter Township
Know all men by these presents, that John C. Baker of the County of Warren and State of Iowa for and in consideration of advantage to him accrueing does hereby lease unto William Loper, Sub Director of Sub District Number (6) six of the District Township of Otter, the County of Warren and State of Iowa, or his successor in office for the use of said district township for school purposes, the following described premises situated in the County of Warren and State aforesaid to wit:
Ten rods square from off the south east corner of the east half of the north east quarter of section eighteen (18) Township (75) seventy five, Range (23) twenty three with all the privileges thereunto belonging so long as the same may be wanted by said Sub District No. six (6) for school purposes. In testimony whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names this 10th day of March 1869. J. C. Baker
Filed for record June 29, 1870, at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 19, Brown School House, No. 3
Land for Brown School House was purchased in a quit claim deed on March 15, 1872 from Addison G. Angier (of Cass County, Illinois) by the School District No. 3 Otter Township. The price was $2.00 and the area of land was one half acre, more or less, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the grantor.Quit Claim Deed
Volume 8, page 127, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Addison G. Angier to School District No. 3, Otter Township
This indenture made the 15th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy two between Addison G. Angier of Cass County, Illinois, party of the first part and School officers of Sub district three, District township of Otter in the County of Warren and State of Iowa, party of the second part. Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of two dollars in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the party of the second part proven, released and discharged there from has remised, released, sold, conveyed, and quit claimed and by these presents do remise, release, sell, convey, and quit claim the said party of the second part their successors in office all the right title interest claim and demand which the said party of the first part has in and to the following described lot piece or parcel of land to wit:
Beginning at the north east corner of section nineteen, township seventy five north, range twenty three west, said Warren County, thence west two hundred and eight feet, then south one hundred and four feet, the east two hundred and eight feet, thence north to the point of beginning, the same being one half acre more or less, so long as said Sub district the uses of the same for school house site and in case of its abandonment for said use to revert to grantor herein his heirs or asssigns. To have and to hold the same on above conditions. In witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.
A.G. Angier
State of Illinois, Cass County
I, J. Norman Gridley, a Notary Public, in and for said county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that Addison G. Angier, who is personally known to me as the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing appeared before me this day in person and acknowledged that he signed, sealed and delivered the said instrument of writing as his free and voluntary act for theu uses and purposes then set forth. Given under my hand and notarial seal this 16th day of March A. D. 1872. J. Norman Gridley, Notary Public
Filed for record May 17, 1873 at 10 ½ o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 31, Mount Moriah School House, No. 8
Land for Mount Moriah School House was leased on February 7, 1870 from Samuel Claycomb (residence, Warren County, Illinois) by the Sub District No. 7 Otter Township. No money was exchanged for this lease.The area of land was one acre, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would revert back to the original owners.Lease
Volume 3, page 408, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Samuel Claycomb to Sub District No. 7, Otter Township
Know all men by these presents; that I, Samuel Claycomb of the County of Warren and State of Illinois for and in consideration of advantages to me accrueing does hereby lease unto D. B. Graham, Sub Director of Sub District Number (7) seven of the District Township of Otter in the County of Warren and State of Iowa, and his successors in office for the use of said District Township for school house purposes, the following described premises situated in the county and state aforesaid to wit:
One acre out of the north east corner of the north east quarter of section (31) thirty one, Township (75) seventy five north of Range twenty three (23) west with all the privileges there unto belonging so long as the same may be used by the said Sub District for school house purposes.In testimony whereof we have here unto subscribed our names this 7th day of Feb 1870.
Samuel Claycomb
U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp, S.C., Feb 7, 1870
Filed for record March 22, 1871 at 2 ¼ o’clock, P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderPALMYRA TOWNSHIP
Section 1, Linn Grove School House, No. 5
Land for Linn Grove School House was purchased on May 2, 1873 from Gideon Brandon by the Independent School District of Linn Grove [Palmyra Township]. The price was $50.00 and the area of land was one acre.Deed
Volume 14, page 508, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Gid [Gideon] Brandon to the Independent School District of Linn Grove, Palmyra Township
Know all men by these presents: that I, Gid Brandon, of the County of Warren and State of Iowa in consideration of the sume of Fifty dollars on hand paid by the Independent School District of Linn Grove, of Warren County and State of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Independent School District of Linn Grove the following described premises, situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One acre sixteen rods east and west by ten rods north and south in the south east corner of the north west quarter of the south west quarter of section No. (1) one, in township No. seventy six (76) north of range no. twenty three (23) west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa.
And I hereby covenant with the said Independent School District of Linn Grove that I hold said premises by good and perfect title; that I have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And I covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this 2nd day of May A. D. 1873
Gid Brandon
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 2nd day of May A.D. 1873 before me, Aaron Cosand, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county, personally came Gid Brandon personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above instrument as grantor, and acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and deed for the purposes therin expressed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name on the date last above written. Aron Cosand, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record the 5 day of August A. D. 1876, at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 6, Pleasant Hill School House, No. 4
Land for Pleasant Hill School House was leased on May 10, 1871 from John W. Wright by the District Township of Palmyra. The price was $50.00 and the area of land was one half acre, more or less, to be used for school house purposes, after which time the property would be forfeited to John W. Wright.Lease
Volume 5, page 390, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
J. W. Wright to District Township of Palmyra
Know all men by these presents, that J. W. [John W.] Wright of the county of Warren and state of Iowa for the consideration herein after mentioned does hereby lease unto the District Township of Palmyra, County of Warren and state of Iowa for the use of said Township for school purposes the following described land:
One acre of the south east corner of the south west quarter of the south east quarter of section No. 6, Township seventy six north of Range twenty two west of the fifth P.M. [Principal Meridian]. Commencing at the south east corner, running west eight rods, thence north twenty rods, thence east eight rods, thence south to place of commencing twenty rods.
The Township of Palmyra in county of Warren and state of Iowa do bargain with the said J. W. Wright to fence said lot with a good plank fence on both sides and the north end (the south end being fenced) by the first of May 1872. They also agree that the said J. W. Wright shall have the old rail fence on the east side. They agree to keep said plank fence in good repair at all times. J. W. Wright is to be paid the sum of fifty dollars for the use of said land. If said land should fail to be used for school purposes it shall be forfeited to J. W. Wright.
Subscribed to this, the 10 day of May 1871.
J. W. Wright
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 8 day of January 1872, before me, C. R. Simon, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, personally came John W. Wright to me, personally known to be the identical person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing lease as obligor, and acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and deed. Witness my signature hereunto this day and date last above written. C. R. Simon, J.P. Filed for record Jan 8, 1872 at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 33, Switzer School House
Land for Switzer School House was purchased on October 14, 1870 from Obadiah Higbe & Julia A. Higbe by the School District No. 6, Palmyra Township. The price was $50.00 and the area of land was one acre.Deed
Volume 2, page 601, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Obadiah Higbie to School District No. 6, Palmyra Township
Know all men by these presents, that we, Obadiah Higbie and Julia A. Higbie of O’Brien County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars in hand paid by School District No. 6, Palmyra Township, of Warren County and state of Iowa, do hereby selland convey unto the said District the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One acre of land described as follows: commencing at the south west corner of the north east quarter of the south west quarter of section No. thirty three(33) in Township seventy seven (77) north of Range No. twenty two (22) west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa; and running east sixteen (16) rods, thence north ten rods, thence west 16 rods, thence south ten rods to the place of beginning. And we hereby covenant with the said School District that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumberances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Julia A. Higbe hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this fourteenth day of October A. D. 1870
Obadiah Higbe, Julia A. Higbe
State of Iowa, Warren County
U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp, O.H., 50 cents, Oct 20, 1870
On this fourteenth day of October A.D. 1870 before me, W. McMarshman, a Notary Public within and for said county personally came Obadiah Higbe and Julia A. Higbe personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Hartford, Iowa on the date last above written. W. McMarshman, Notary Public
Filed for record Nov 7, 1870 at 2 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderRICHLAND TOWNSHIP
Section 20, Hartford School
Land for Hartford School House was purchased on March 24, 1868 from David Taylor by the Independent District of Hartford [Richland Township]. The price was $8.00 and the area of land was ¼ of an acre, more or less.Deed
Volume 2, page 316, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
David Taylor to the Independent District of Hartford [Richland Township]
Know all men by these presents, that I, DavidTaylor of the county of Warren and state of Iowa in consideraton of the sum of eight dollars in hand paid by the Independent School District of Hartford of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Independent District of Hartford the following described premises, situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One quarter of an acre in the south west corner of the south west quarter of the north north west quarter of section No. twenty (20) in Township seventy seven (77) north of Range No. twenty two (22) west of the 5th Principal Meridian, Iowa, containing one quarter of an acre more or less.
And I hereby covenant with the said Independent District of Hartford that I hold said premises by good and perfect title; that I have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And I covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this 24th day of March A. D. 1868.
David Taylor
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 24 day of March 1869 before me, William Moore, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county personally came David Taylor, personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above instrument as grantor and acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Hartford on the date last above written. William Moore, Justice of the Peace of Richland Township
Filed for record the 24th day of April A. D. 1869 at 1 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSQUAW TOWNSHIP
Section 8, Hutt School House
Land for Hutt School House was purchased on October 12, 1878 from Meridith Hutt & Amanda M. Hutt by the District Township of Squaw. The price was $20.00 and the one acre, to be used for school house purposes.Deed
Volume 23, page 99, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Meridith Hutt to District Township of Squaw
Know all men by these presents, that we, Meridith Hutt and Amanda M. Hutt of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideraton of the sum of twenty dollars in hand paid by District Township Squaw of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Squaw in Warren County, Iowa, so long as used for school house purposes, the following described premises situated in Warren County and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at a point twenty (20) feet south and thirty-three (33) feet east of the north west corner of section eight (8), Township seventy four (74) north Range twenty four (24) west of the 5 P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, running thence south ten (10) rods, thence east sixteen (16) rods, thence north ten (10), thence west sixteen (16) rods to place of beginning; containing one acre.
And we hereby covenant with the said District township of Squaw, that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever. And we convenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Amanda M. Hutt hereby relinquishes her right of dower in the above described premises.
Signed this 12th day of October 1878.
Meridith Hutt (his mark), Amanda M. Hutt
In presence of George Brancht, J. M. Hutt
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 12th day of October A. D. 1878 before me, Fred Johnston, a Notary Public within and for said county, personally came Meridith Hutt & Amanda M. Hutt, his wife, personally known to me to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my name and official seal on the date last above written. Fred Johnston, Notary Public
Filed for record the 2 day of March 1880 at 11 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 21, Center School House, No. 5
Land for Center School House was purchased on April 7, 1874 from John Hossack & Margaret Hossack by the District Township of Squaw. The price was $10.00 and the area of land is ¾ of an acre.Deed
Volume 12, page 586, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
John Hossack, to District Township of Squaw
Know all men by these presents, that we, John Hossack and Margaret Hossack, his wife, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of ten dollars in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto District township of Squaw in the county of Warren and state of Iowa the following described premises situated in the county and state aforesaid to wit:
Ten rods square in the north east corner of the north east quarter of the north west quarter of section twenty one (21), township seventy four (74) north of range twenty four (24) west of the 5 P.M. [Principal Meridian].
And we do hereby covenant with the said District Township that we are lawfully seized of said premises; that they are free from all encumbrances; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; and we do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever, provided that if said premises ceases to be used for school pruposes, for the space of two years, it reverts back to the original owner.
Signed this 7th day of April 1874.
John Hossack, Margaret Hossack
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 7th day of April A. D. 1874, before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, personally came John Hossack and Margaret Hossack, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the written deed as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. Witness my hand this 7 day of April 1874. C. L. W. Proudfoot, Justice of the Peace.
Filed for record the 4th day of March A.D. 1875 at 5 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, Recorder
Recorder’s note: See book 125, page 379 for quit claim deed with reference to this instrument.Section 25, Honey Creek School House
Land for Honey Creek School House was purchased on July 9, 1869 from Thomas Short & Susan Short by the District Township of Squaw. The price was $5.00 and the area of land was one acre, to be used for school house purposes.Deed
Volume 1, page 551, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Thomas Short to District Township of Squaw
Know by all men by these presents, that I, Thomas Short & Susan Short, his wife, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of five dollars in hand paid by the District Township of Squaw, of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of Squaw the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south east corner of the south east quarter of the north east quarter of section twenty five (25), T.P [township] seventy four (74) north of Range (24) west of P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, then running west 12 65/100 rods, thence north 12 65/100 rods, thence east 12 65/100 rods, then south 12 65/100 rods to place of beginning, containing one acre to have and to hold the same so long as it is used for school purposes.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of Squaw that we hold said premises by title in fee simple; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever; and we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and the said Susan Short hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this ninth day of July A.D. 1869
Thomas Short (his mark), Susan Short (her mark)
In the presence of S. S. Hall, Orissa R. Palma
Stat of Iowa, Warren County
On this 9th day of July A. D. 1869 before me, H. A. Palmer, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county, Thomas Short & Susan Short, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Madora on the date last above written. H. A. Palmer, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record Feb 14, 1870 at 2 o’clock P. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 32, Foreman School House
Land for Foreman School House was purchased on April 8, 1881from James Callanan & Martha C. Callanan by the District Township of Squaw. The price was $10.00 and the area of land was one acre, to be used for achool house site. This deed was made in lieu of one which was lost.Deed
Volume 22, page 579, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
James Callanan to District Township of Squaw
Know all men by these presents; that we, James Callanan and Martha C. Callanan, his wife, of Polk County state of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of ten dollars in hand paid, do hereby sell and convey unto District Township of Squaw of Warren County, and state of Iowa to wit:
One acre in the north-west corner of the north-west quarter of the north-west quarter of section thirty-two (32) in Township seventy-four (74) north of Range twenty-four (24) west of the 5th P. M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa for a school house site. This deed is made in lieu of the one with [which] has been lost.
And I, James Callanan, do hereby covenant to warrant and defend said title to the said premises to the said District Township of Squaw against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed the eighth day of April A. D. 1881
J. Callanan, Martha C. Callanan
State of Iowa, Polk County
On the eighth day of April A. D. 1881 before me, J. B. Stewart, a Notary Public, in and for said county, personally came James Callanan and Martha C. Callanan, personally known to me to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors, and acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed. Witness my hand and Notorial Seal. J. B. Stewart, Notary Public, Polk County, Iowa
Filed for record April 12, A. D. 1881 at 2 ½ o’clock, P. M., Addie HaydenUNION TOWNSHIP
Section 23, Grand View School House (also called Beech School House)
Land for a school house was purchased on April 15, 1867 from John Goss & Mary A. Goss by the District Township of Union. The price was $8.00 and the area of land was ¼ of an acre, more or less to be used for school house purposes, on the condition to be void and revert back to the owners when the land ceases to be used for a school house. Their ¼ acre was combined with another ¼ acre beside it from section 24 as this school house was located on the line between sections 23 and 24.Quit Claim Deed
Volume W, page 50, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
John Goss to District Township of Union
Know all men by these presents, that we, John Goss and Mary A. Goss, his wife, of the County of Warren and State of Iowa in consideration of the sum of eight dollars to us in hand paid by the Board of Directors of District Township of Union in the county of Warren and state of Iowa, the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowlege have bargained, sold, and quit claimed and by these presents do bargain, sell and quit claim unto the said District Township of Union the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south east corner of the north east quarter of the north east quarter of section twenty three (23), Township seventy six (76) north of Range twenty two (22) west, thence running north six (6) rods and five and three fourths (5 ¾ ) feet, thence running west six (6) rods and five and three fourths (5 ¾ ), thence south six (6) rods and five and three fourths (5 ¾ ) feet, thence east six (6) rods and five and three fourths (5 ¾ ) feet to the place of beginning; containing one fourth acre, be the same more or less, for school purposes. Now the condition is such nevertheless to be void on condition that when the above described part and parcel of real estate shall sease to be used for school purposes, the same to revert back to the above named John Goss or his heirs.
Signed this 15th day of April A. D. 1867
In presence of Samuel Burgess.
John Goss, Mary A. Goss
State of Iowa, County of Warren
On this 15th day of April A. D. 1867 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, personally came John Goss and Mary A. Goss, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name at my office on the date last above written. Samuel Burgess, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record Sept 3, 1867 at 1 o’clock P. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 24, Grand View School House (also called Beech School House)
Land for a school house was purchased on September 17, 1866 from Jeremiah G. Sandy & Mary J. Sandy by the Board of Directors of the District Township of Union. The price was $8.00 and the area of land was ¼ of an acre, more or less to be used for school house purposes, on the condition to be void and revert back to the owners when the land ceases to be used for a school house. Their ¼ acre was combined with another ¼ acre beside it from section 23 as this school house was located on the line between sections 23 and 24.Quit Claim Deed
Volume W, page 49, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Jeremiah G. Sandy to Board of Directors of District Township of Union
Know all men by these presents, that we, Jeremiah G. Sandy and Mary J. Sandy, his wife, of the County of Warren and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of eight dollars to us in hand paid by the Board of Directors of District Township of Union in the County of Warren and state of Iowa the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge have bargained and sold quit claimed and by these presents do bargain, sell, and quit claim unto the said District Township of Union the following described premises situated in the County of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south west corner of the north west quarter of the N.W. quarter of section twenty four, Township seventy sex (76) north of Range twenty two (22) west, thence running north six (6) rods and five and three fourths (5 ¾ ) feet, thence east six (6) rods and five and three fourths (5 ¾ ) feet, thence south six (6) rods and five and three fourths (5 ¾ ) feet, thence west six (6) rods and five and three fourths (5 ¾ ) feet to the place of beginning; containing one fourth acre be the same more or less for school purposes. Now the condition of the above conveyance is such nevertheless to be void on condition that when the above described part and parcel of real estate shall sease to be used for school purposes, the same to remit back to the above named Jeremiah G. Sandy or his heirs.
Signed 17th day of September A. D. 1866 In presence of Samuel Burgess.
Jeremiah G. Sandy, Mary J. Sandy
State of Iowa, County of Warren
On this 17th day of September A. D. 1866 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, personally came Jeremiah G. Sandy and Mary J. Sandy, his wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and severally acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have here unto subscribed my name at my office on the date last above written. Samuel Burgess, Justice of the Peace, Filed to frcord Sep 2, 1867 at 1 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 33, Botkin School House, No. 3
Land for Botkin School House was purchased on April 28, 1879 from Joseph E. Sandy & Marietta Sandy by the Independent District of Botkin [Union Township]. The price was $50.00 and the area of land was one acre, provided that when the lot ceased to be used for school house purposes, the said J. E. Sandy shall have the same back at the same price as set forth in this deed.Deed
Volume 22, page 132, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
J. E. Sandy to Independent District of Botkin [Union Township]
Know all men by these presents, that J. E. [Joseph E.] Sandy and Marietta, his wife, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of fifty (50) dollars in hand paid by the Independent District of Botkin of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Independent District of Botkin the following described premises situated in Warren County and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at south west corner of the north west quarter of section thirty three (33), thence east ten rods, thence north sixteen rods, thence west ten rods, thence south sixteen rods to place of beginning; containing one acre all in township seventy six (76) north of range twenty two (22) west of the 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa; provided the lot should sease to be used for school purposes, the said J. E. Sandy shall have the same back at the same price as set forth in this instrument. And we hereby covenant with the said District of Botkin that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumberances whatsoever; and we covenant and warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever; and the same Marietta Sandy hereby relinquises her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 28th day of April 1879.
J. E. Sandy, Marietta Sandy
In presence of E. T. Brown
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 28th day of April 1879 before me a Justice of the Peace within and for said county personally came J. E. Sandy and Marietta Sandy personally known to me to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Union township on the date last above written. E. T. Brown, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record the 10th day of May 1879 at 10 o’clock A. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderWHITE BREAST TOWNSHIP
Section 1, Rosedale School House No. 9
Land for Rosedale School House was purchased on July 8, 1876 from Fredrick Shrader & Mary Shrader by the District Township of White Breast. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one half acre, for school house purposes, to fall back to said Shrader if not used for school house purposes.Deed
Volume 14, page 501, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Fredrick Shrader to the District Township of White Breast
Know all men by these presents: that we, Fredrick Shrader and Mary Shrader of Warren and state of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of one dollar, in hand paid by District township of White Breast, Warren County, and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District township of White Breast for school house purposes so long as used for that purpose, title to fall back to said Schrader if not so used; the following described premises, situated in Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing fourteen (14) rods north of the south west corner of section one, thence running east seven rods & three & one half feet, thence north thirteen rods & five feet, thence west seven rods & three & one half feet, and thence south to the place of beginning; containing one half acre for school house purposes, title to remain in him when the same is not used for school house purposes.
And we hereby covenant with the said District township of White Breast that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Mary Shrader hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 8th day of July A. D. 1876.
In presence of D. Starr
Fredrick Shrader (his mark), Mary Shrader (her mark)
State of Iowa, County of Warren
On this 8 day of July A. D. 1876, before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county, personally came Fredrick Shrader & Mary Schrader personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be [their] voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Lacona on the date last above written. Joseph McCollam, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record the 21st day of July A. D. 1876 at 8 o’clock A. M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 6, school house
Land for a school house was purchased on October 7, 1881 from Reuben F. Griffin & Deborah A.Griffin by the District Township of White Breast. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one acre, to belong to the District as long as it is used for school purposes.Deed
Volume 24, page 444, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
R. F. Griffin to the District Township of White Breast
Know all men by these presents, that we, R. F.[Reuben F.] Griffin and D. A.[Deborah A.] Griffin, husband and wife, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by District Township of White Breast of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of White Breast, Warren County, Iowa the following described premises, situated in Warren County and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south east corner of the south east quarter of the south east quarter of section six (6), Township seventy four, Range twenty two (22), thence west nineteen rods, thence north nine and one half rods, thence east nineteen rods, thence south nine and one half rods to the beginning. The above premises to belong to said District as long as used for school purposes.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said D. A. Griffin hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 7 day of October 1881.
R. F. Griffin, D. A. Griffin
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 7 day of October A. D. 1881, before me, George W. Burgess, a Notary Public within and for said county, personally came R. F. Griffin and D. A. Griffin personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors, and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Milo, Iowa on the date last above written. George W. Burgess, Notary Public
Filed for record and entered for taxation the 25th day of October A.D. 1881 at 8 o’clock A.M., Addie Hayden, RecorderSection 8, Culpepper School House
Land for a Culpepper School House was purchased on March 9, 1872 from Henry H. Goode by the District Township of White Breast. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one acre, so long as the same is used by said District Township for school purposes.Deed
Volume 5, page 572, Warren County, Iowa, Land Records
H. H. Goode to District Township of White Breast
Know all men by these presents that I, Henry H. Goode of Warren County, State of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid, do hereby sell and convey unto the District Township of White Breast of Warren County and state of Iowa, the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One acre out of the north west corner of the north east quarter of the north west quarter of section eight (8) in Township (74) seventy four (74) north of Range (22) twenty two west so long as the same is used by said District township for school house purposes; and I do hereby covenant with the said District township that I am well seized in fee simple of said premises; that they are free from incumbrances; that I have good right and lawful authority to sell the same and I do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the said premises and appentenances thereto belonging against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this ninth day of March A. D. 1872.
H. H. Goode
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 9 day of March A. D. 1872 before me, a Notary Public in and for said county personally cam Henry H. Goode personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above deed as grantor and acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and deed, witness my hand and seal the day and year above written. J. McCollam, Notary Public
Filed for record March 30, 1872 at 11 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 10, school house
Land for a school house was purchased on March 1, 1879 from Howell Randall Proctor by the District Township of White Bresat. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one half acre, as long as used for school purposes.Deed
Volume 5, page 571, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
H. R. Proctor to the District Township of White Breast
Know all men by these presents that I, H. R. [Howell Randall] Proctor of Warren County, state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar, as long as used for school house purposes in hand paid, do hereby sell and convey unto the District Township of White Breast in Warren County and state of Iowa, the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One half acre out of the south west corner of the south west quarter of section ten (10) in township (74) seventy four north of range (22) twenty two west, described as follows to wit:
Commencing at the south west corner of section ten (10) and running (14) rods north, thence east 5 ¾ rods, thence south (14) rods, thence west 5 ¾ rods to the place of beginning; containing one half ½ acre, more or less. And I do hereby covenant with the said District, that I am lawfully seized in fee simple of said premises; that they are free and clear from incumbrances; that I have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same, and I do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the said premises and appentenances thereunto belonging against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed the 1st day of march A. D. 1879.
H. R. Proctor
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 1st day of March A. D. 1872 before me, the undersigned Notary Public in and for said county, personally came H. R. Proctor, personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above deed as grantor and acknowledged the same to be his voluntary act and deed.
Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written. J. McCollam, Notary Public
Filed for record March 30th, 1872 at 11 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 21, Center School House, No. 4
Land for Center School House was purchased on September 14, 1878 from Adam C. Thorn & Jane I. Thorn by the District Township of White Breast. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was one acre.Deed
Volume 20, page 165, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
A.C. Thorn to the District Township of White Breast
Know all men by these presents, that we, A. C. [Adam C.] Thorn & Jane I. Thorn, his wife, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by District Township of White Breast of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of White Breast the following described premises situated in Warren County and state of Iowa to wit:
The north east one acre off of section 21, Township 74, Range 22 west, described as follows: commencing at the NE corner of section 21, thence south 12 rods, thence west 13 3/10 rods, thence north 12 rods, thence east 13 3/10 rods to the place of beginning.
Ande we hereby covenant with the said District Township of White Breast that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant and warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Jane I. Thorn hereby relinquishes her right of dower in the above described premises.
Signed this 14th day of Sept 1878
A.C. Thorn, Jane I. Thorn
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this fourteenth day of September A.D. 1878 before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county personally came A. C. Thorn, Jane I Thorn, personally known to me to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name at Lacona on the date last above written. D. Alverson, Justice of the Peace
Filed for record the 19th day of Sept 1878 at 8 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 29, Hazel Glen School House
Land for Hazel Glen School House was purchased on December 3, 1883 from Joseph T. Lacy & Emily Lacy by the District Township of White Breast. The price was $25.00 and the area of land was one acre, for a school house site.Deed
Volume 25, page 613, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
J. F. Lacy to the District Township of White Breast
Know all men by these presents, that we, J. T. [Joseph T.] Lacy and Emily Lacy, his wife, of the county of Warren and state of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of twenty five dollars, in hand paid do hereby sell and convey unto District Township of White Breast in the county of Warren and state of Iowa the following described premises situated in the county and state aforesaid to wit:
The south west one square acre of the S.W. quarter of the S.W. quarter of section 29, Township 74, Range 22 west, 5 P.M. [Principal Meridian] of Iowa, for a school house site.
And we do hereby covenant with the said District Township that we are lawfully seized of said premises; that they are free from incumbrances; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell the same; and we do hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this third day of December 1883.
J. T. Lacy, Emily Lacy
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 3rd day of December A. D. 1883 before me, a Notary Public in and for said county, personally came J. F. Lacy and Emily Lacy, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above deed as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expresses. Witness my hand and seal this third day of December 1883. John B. Henderson, Notary Public, Warren County, Iowa
Filed Feb. 29th, 1884 at 5 P.M., Addie Hayden, RecorderWHITE OAK TOWNSHIP
Section 11, Round Grove School House
Land for Round Grove School House was purchased on August 30, 1873 from Isaac Starbuck and Rachel Starbuck by the District Township of White Oak. The price was $50.00 and the area of land was one acre.Deed
Volume 7, page 394, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Isaac Starbuck to the District Township of White Oak
Know all men by these presents, that we, Isaac Starbuck and Rachel Starbuck, husband and wife, of the county of Warren and state of Iowa, in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars in hand paid by District Township of White Oak of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of White Oak the following described premises, situated in the County of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Beginning 23 rods & 9 links west of the south east corner of section (11), in township (75) north range (24) west, 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, thence west (12) rods & 16 links, thence north 12 rods and 16 links, thence east 12 rods and 16 links to the place of beginning, containing one acre more or less, being part of the south east quarter of the south east quarter, said sec 11-75-24.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of White Oak, that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warant and defend said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And said Rachel Starbuck hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 30th day of August A. D. 1873
Isaac Starbuck, Rachel Starbuck
In presence of J. H. Henderson, William Irwin
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 30th day of August A.D. 1873 before me, John H. Henderson, a Notary Public within and for said county, personally came Isaac Starbuck and Rachel Starbuck, husband and wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors, and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at the date last above written. John H. Henderson, Notary Public, Warren County, Iowa
Filed for record and entered for taxation the 6th of Sept A.D. 1873 at 3 o’clock p.m.. M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 16, Hoosier Row School House
Land for Hoosier Row School House was purchased on March 10, 1870 from Alva P. Keeny and Mary J. Keeny by the Sub District No.4, White Oak Township. The price was $100.00 and the area of land was one acre.Deed
Volume 2, page 188, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Alva P. Keeny to Sub District No. 4 White Oak Township
Know all men by these presents that A. P. [Alva P.] Keeny and Mary J. Keeny of the county of Warren and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars in hand paid by Sub District No. (4) four of District Township of White Oak of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said Sub District No. 4 the following described premises, situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
One acre off of the south end of the east half of the east half of the north east quarter of the north east quarter of section sixteen (16), Township seventy five (75), Range twenty four (24) west 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa. And we hereby covenant with the said District No. 4 of District Township of White Oak, that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear from all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Mary J. Keeny hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 10th day of March A.D. 1870
A.P. [Alva P.] Keeny, Mary J. Keeny
In presence of E. W. Hartman
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 10th day of March 1870 before me, E. W. Hartman, a Notary Public, within and for said county, personally came A. P. Keeny and Mary J. Keeny, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the execution of the same to be their voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Indianola, Iowa on the date last above written. E. W. Hartman, Notary Public
Filed for record May 17, 1870 at 11 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 17, Davis School House (also called Jenner School)
Land for Davis School House was purchased on August 24, 1871 from Mary A. Lee by the School District Township of White Oak. The price was $52.51 and the area of land was 1 ¾ acres.Deed
Volume 5, page 543, Warren Couty, Iowa Land Records
Mary A. Lee to School District Township of White Oak
Know all men by these presents, that I, [Mary A.] Lee, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of fifty-two and fifty one hundred dollars [$52.51]in hand, paid by The School District Township of White Oak of Warren County and state of Iowa, do hereby sell and convey unto the said School District Township of White Oak, the following described premises situated in the county of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Beginning at the south west corner of the north west quarter of the north west quarter of section number seventeen in township seventy-five (75) north of range number twenty-four (24) west, thence north ten rods, thence east twenty eight rods, thence south ten rods, thence west twenty eight rods to the place of beginning; containing one and three quarter acre. And I hereby covenant with the said School District Township of White Oak; that I hold said premises by title in fee simple; that I have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And I covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
Signed this 24th day of August, A.D. 1871
Mary A. Lee
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 25th day of August A. D. 1871 before me, J. H. Henderson, a Notary Public within and for said county, personally came Mary A. Lee, personally to me known to be the identical person whose name is affixed to the above instrument as grantor and acknowledged the execution of the same to be her voluntary act and deed, for the pruposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Indianola on the date last above written. John H. Henderson, Notary Public
U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp, 50 cents, M.A.L., Aug. 24, 1871
Filed for record March 20, 1872 at 3 o’clock P.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderSection 27, Hewitt School House
Land for Hewitt School House was purchased on July 4, 1876 from James C. Wallace and Louisa Wallace by the District Township of White Oak. The price was $25.00 and the area of land was one half acre.Deed
Volume 15, page 281, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
James C. Wallace to District Township of White Oak
Know all men by the presents, that we, James C. Wallace and Louisa, his wife, of Warren County and state of Iowa in consideration of the sum of twenty five dollars in hand paid by the District Township of White Oak of Warren County and state of Iowa, do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of White Oak, the following described premises situated in Warren County and state of Iowa to wit:
Beginning at the south west corner of the north west ¼ of the south west ¼ of section No. twenty seven (27), Township seventy five (75) range twenty four (24), thence east thirteen and one third (13 1/3) rods, thence north six rods (6) thence west 13 1/3 rods, thence south six rods to place of beginning.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of White Oak that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear from all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Louisa Wallace hereby relinquishes her right of dower in the above described premises.
Signed this 4th day of July 1876.
James C. Wallace (his mark), Louisa Wallace (his mark)
In presence of E. F. Bilbo, Miranda W. Gillis
On this fourth day of July A. D. 1876 before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county personally came James C. Wallace and Louisa Wallace, personally known to me to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at my office on the date last above written. E. Bilbo, a Justice of the Peace
Filed for record the 6th day of July A. D. 1876 at 11 o’clock A.M., M. W. Judkins, RecorderLater the school was moved south, across the road. At that time land for Hewitt School House was purchased on November 24, 1884 from the estate of Moses H. Hewitt (deceased, to complete a contract made by Moses H. Hewitt in his true life) by the District Township of White Oak. The price was $1.00 and the area of land was still one half acre.
Deed
Volume 30, page 124, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
H. P. Shepherd, Administrator of the estate of M. H. [Moses H.] Hewitt to the District Township of White Oak
Know all men by these presents that I, H. P. Shepherd of Warren County, State of Iowa, Administrator of the estate of M. H. Hewitt, deceased, late of Warren County, Iowa, deceased, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Administrator, and pursuant to an order of the Circuit Court of Warren County, Iowa made on the 24th day of November A.D. 1884, and in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid by The District Township of White Oak, Warren County, state of Iowa, the receipt whereof is thereby acknowledged, do by these presents give, grant, sell, and convey unto the said District Township of White Oak the following described real estate situated in the county of [Warren] state of Iowa, of which said decendent was possessed and seized at the date of his death, to wit:
One half acre in the north west corner of the south west quarter of the south west quarter of section twenty seven (27), Township seventy five (75) north of Range twenty four (24) west of the 5 P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa as the same is now fenced and occupied by the District Township of White Oak for school house purposes.
This deed made under order of court to complete contract made by M. H. Hewitt in his life true. To have and to hold the above described and granted premises to the said The District Township of White Oak, his heirs and assigns forever. And I hereby covenant with the said The District Township of White Oak his heirs executors and assigns forever, that in making sale of said premises, I am duly authorized by the Circuit Court aforesaid, and that in making said sale and conveyance, I have in all things complied with the provisions of said orders of the court and the provisions of the law relating thereto. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 24th day of November A. D. 1884. H. P. Shepherd, Administrator of the Estate of M. H. Hewitt, deceased.
State of Iowa, Warren County
On this 24th day of November A. D. 1884 before me John H. Henderson, Notary PublicSection 30, White Oak Point School House
Land for White Oak Point School House was purchased on October 21, 1881 from Jacob H. Kern and Sarah Kern, living in Botetourt County, Virginia by the District Township of White Oak. The price was $30.00 and the area of land was one acre.Deed
Volume 24, page 552, Warren County, Iowa Land Records
Jacob H. Kern to the District Township of White Oak
Know all men by these presents, that we, Jacob H. Kern and Sarah Kern, his wife, of Boteourt County and state of Virginia, in consideration of the sum of thirty dollars, in hand paid by The District Township of White Oak of Warren County and state of Iowa do hereby sell and convey unto the said District Township of White Oak the following described premises, situated in the County of Warren and state of Iowa to wit:
Commencing at the south east corner of the north east quarter of the north east quarter of section no. 30 in Township No. 75 north, Range No. 24 west 5th P.M. [Principal Meridian] Iowa, running thence north six & three eighths – 6 3/8 rods, thence west twelve & three fourths – 12 ¾ rods; thence south twelve & three fourths – 12 ¾ rods; thence east twelve & three fourths – 12 ¾ rods; thence north six & three eighths – 6 3/8 – rods to place of beginning, containing one square acre, more or less.
And we hereby covenant with the said District Township of White Oak; that we hold said premises by good and perfect title; that we have good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same; that they are free and clear of all liens and incumbrances whatsoever. And we covenant to warrant and defend the said premises against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. And the said Sarah Kern hereby relinquishes her right of dower in and to the above described premises.
Signed this 21st day of October A. D. 1881.
Jacob H. Kern, Sarha Kern
State of Virginia, Botetourt County
On this 21st day of October A. D. 1881, before me J. G. Sperry, a Notary Public, within and for said county, personally came Jacob H. Kern and Sarah Kern, husband and wife, personally to me known to be the identical persons whose names are affixed to the above instrument as grantors, and severally acknowledged the same executions to be their voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Amsterdam, Virginia the date last above written. J. G. Sperry, Notary Public.
Filed for record and entered for taxation the 31st day of December A.D. 1881, at 5 o’clock P.M., Addie Hayden, Recorder