Land patent to property claimed by Edward Murphy, deceased, in the County of Natchitoches



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The Commissioners of the Western District, Orleans Territory, confirmed title to the claim of the representatives of Edward Murphy, deceased, to 203 square arpents situated in the County of Natchitoches on both sides of the Red River at a place called the Desert. The claim rested on the occupancy and cultivation of the land by John Varangue prior to 1803 and on the conveyance of title to Murphy in 1793.

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Title

Land patent to property claimed by Edward Murphy, deceased, in the County of Natchitoches

Date Created

1812-06-15

Description

The Commissioners of the Western District, Orleans Territory, confirmed title to the claim of the representatives of Edward Murphy, deceased, to 203 square arpents situated in the County of Natchitoches on both sides of the Red River at a place called the Desert. The claim rested on the occupancy and cultivation of the land by John Varangue prior to 1803 and on the conveyance of title to Murphy in 1793.

Topical Subject(s)

Documents
Land

Language

eng

Notes (Physical)

Document. Certified copy, dated 1836 September 26, signed by John J. Taylor, Register, Land Office, Opelousas. In English.

Type of Resource

text

Source

Rosemonde E. & Emile Kuntz collection: National period, 1804-1950, Manuscripts Collection 600, La Research Collection,

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