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Hendrick, John (fl. 1835) [Texas land indenture witnessed by Stephen W. Blount]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06624.09 Author/Creator: Hendrick, John (fl. 1835) Place Written: San Augustine County, Texas Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1 December 1835 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Certifies Obediah Hendrick's purchase of land in San Augustine, Texas, from William Ward for $230. John Hendrick signed as Obediah Hendrick's lawyer and A. Hotchiss signed as "P Judge." Blount signed as a witness along with J.D. Thomas.

Blount, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, was a soldier and county official in San Augustine County.

Hendrick, John, fl. 1835
Blount, Stephen William, 1808-1890
Hotchiss, A., fl. 1835
Thomas, J.D., fl. 1835

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