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Deed, Isaac and Elizabeth Wilcox Galland to Vinson Knight, 26 June 1839–E

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Isaac Galland

15 May 1791–27 Sept. 1858. Merchant, postmaster, land speculator, doctor. Born at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Matthew Galland and Hannah Fenno. Married first Nancy Harris, 22 Mar. 1811, in Madison Co., Ohio. Married second Margaret Knight, by 1816....

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and Elizabeth Wilcox Galland, Deed for property in
Lee Co.

First permanent settlement established, 1820. Organized 1837. Population in 1838 about 2,800; in 1840 about 6,100; in 1844 about 9,800; and in 1846 about 13,000. Following expulsion from Missouri, 1838–1839, many Saints found refuge in eastern Iowa Territory...

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, Iowa Territory, to
Vinson Knight

14 Mar. 1804–31 July 1842. Farmer, druggist, school warden. Born at Norwich, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Rudolphus Knight and Rispah (Rizpah) Lee. Married Martha McBride, July 1826. Moved to Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co., New York, by 1830. Owned farm...

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, 26 June 1839. Version copied 3 July 1839 in Lee Co., IA, Land Records, 1836–1961, vol. 2, pp. 15–16; unidentified handwriting; South Lee County Courthouse, Keokuk, IA; microfilm at FHL.

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Indenture
Isaac Galland

15 May 1791–27 Sept. 1858. Merchant, postmaster, land speculator, doctor. Born at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Matthew Galland and Hannah Fenno. Married first Nancy Harris, 22 Mar. 1811, in Madison Co., Ohio. Married second Margaret Knight, by 1816....

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& wife [Elizabeth Wilcox Galland] To
Vinson Knight

14 Mar. 1804–31 July 1842. Farmer, druggist, school warden. Born at Norwich, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Rudolphus Knight and Rispah (Rizpah) Lee. Married Martha McBride, July 1826. Moved to Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co., New York, by 1830. Owned farm...

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Recd for Record 2nd July 1839 at 5 OC[lock] PM Recorded 3 [July 1839 at] 2 OC PM
This Indenture made and entered into this Twenty Sixth day of June in the Year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Thirty Nine, Between
Isaac Galland

15 May 1791–27 Sept. 1858. Merchant, postmaster, land speculator, doctor. Born at Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Matthew Galland and Hannah Fenno. Married first Nancy Harris, 22 Mar. 1811, in Madison Co., Ohio. Married second Margaret Knight, by 1816....

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and Elizabeth his Wife, of
Hancock County

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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and State of
Illinois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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, of the first part, and
Vinson Knight

14 Mar. 1804–31 July 1842. Farmer, druggist, school warden. Born at Norwich, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Rudolphus Knight and Rispah (Rizpah) Lee. Married Martha McBride, July 1826. Moved to Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co., New York, by 1830. Owned farm...

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of the County of
Lee

First permanent settlement established, 1820. Organized 1837. Population in 1838 about 2,800; in 1840 about 6,100; in 1844 about 9,800; and in 1846 about 13,000. Following expulsion from Missouri, 1838–1839, many Saints found refuge in eastern Iowa Territory...

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and
Iowa Territory

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803. First permanent white settlements established, ca. 1833. Organized as territory, 1838, containing all of present-day Iowa, much of present-day Minnesota, and parts of North and South Dakota. Population in...

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, of the second part, Witnesseth That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of [blank] dollars to them in hand paid, by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowleged, have given, granted, bargained, and Sold, and by these presents, do give, grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm, unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever, Those certain pieces or parcels of land, situate lying and being, in the County of
Lee

First permanent settlement established, 1820. Organized 1837. Population in 1838 about 2,800; in 1840 about 6,100; in 1844 about 9,800; and in 1846 about 13,000. Following expulsion from Missouri, 1838–1839, many Saints found refuge in eastern Iowa Territory...

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, and
Iowa Territory

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803. First permanent white settlements established, ca. 1833. Organized as territory, 1838, containing all of present-day Iowa, much of present-day Minnesota, and parts of North and South Dakota. Population in...

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and described as follows to wit,— Being the South East quarter and South West quarter, of sect. Thirty four, Township Sixty Seven North, Range five west, North half Sect: Sixteen, North half Sect Seventeen— South East quarter Sect. Twenty Six Section Twenty Seven— North East quarter, Sect. Thirty five and Sect: Thirty Six, In Township Sixty Seven North, Range Six west, Sect. Fourteen Township Sixty Six North, Range five west, The fractional South East quarter of Sect. Three in the Township & Range last mentioned— and also the S. W. & qr. of Ten Same Township Containing Two Thousand Seven hundred & Ninety three 62/100 acres more or less.— To have and To hold the aforesaid premises, together with all and singular the improvements rights, privileges, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining, unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever, free from the claim or claims, of themselves, their heirs or assigns, and from the claims of any and every other person, or persons claiming the same, by through or under them, or either of them, and the said parties of the first part, for themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators covenant with the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns that they are lawfully seized of the above described premises, that they have good right, full power and lawful authority, to sell and convey the same, and that the ab[ove] described premises, are clear and free from all encumbran[ces] [p. 15]
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