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Deed, Oliver and Lydia Dibble Granger to John Howden, 30 April 1838

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Oliver Granger

7 Feb. 1794–23/25 Aug. 1841. Sheriff, church agent. Born at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Pierce Granger and Clarissa Trumble. Married Lydia Dibble, 8 Sept. 1813, at Phelps. Member of Methodist church and licensed exhorter. Sheriff of Ontario Co. ...

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and
Lydia Dibble Granger

5 Apr. 1790–1861. Born in Granby, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Daughter of Cornish Dibble and Lydia. Moved to Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, before 1813. Married Oliver Granger, 8 Sept. 1813, in Phelps. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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, Deed for property in
Kirtland Township

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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, Geauga Co., OH, to
John Howden

Ca. 1812–11 Sept. 1853. Farmer, merchant, county clerk, American consul. Born in Vermont. Son of John Howden and Mary Smith. Moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, by Oct. 1836, and opened a dry goods store. Served as Geauga Co. clerk, 1840–1846. Married Elizabeth M....

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, 30 Apr. 1838. Version copied 18 May 1838 in Geauga County Deed Record, vol. 25, pp. 664–665; handwriting of
Ralph Cowles

16 May 1792–1 Aug. 1869. Teacher, surveyor, auditor, jeweler. Born in New Hartford, Litchfield Co., Connecticut. Son of Asa Cowles and Sibyl Merrill. Moved to Chardon, Geauga Co., Ohio, July 1811. Elected clerk for Burlington Township (later Claridon Township...

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; witnessed by
Ira Paine

1805–19 Sept. 1883. Attorney, judge, justice of the peace. Born in Monkton, Addison Co., Vermont. Moved to Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1828. Practiced law in Geauga Co., ca. 1830–1839, and in Lake Co., 1840–1847. Represented JS in legal examination,...

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and Edward Flint; certified by Edward Flint; Geauga County Archives and Records Center, Chardon, OH; microfilm at FHL.

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Oliver Granger

7 Feb. 1794–23/25 Aug. 1841. Sheriff, church agent. Born at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Pierce Granger and Clarissa Trumble. Married Lydia Dibble, 8 Sept. 1813, at Phelps. Member of Methodist church and licensed exhorter. Sheriff of Ontario Co. ...

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To
John W. Howden

Ca. 1812–11 Sept. 1853. Farmer, merchant, county clerk, American consul. Born in Vermont. Son of John Howden and Mary Smith. Moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, by Oct. 1836, and opened a dry goods store. Served as Geauga Co. clerk, 1840–1846. Married Elizabeth M....

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To all people to whom these presents shall come Greeting: Know Ye that We
Oliver Granger

7 Feb. 1794–23/25 Aug. 1841. Sheriff, church agent. Born at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Pierce Granger and Clarissa Trumble. Married Lydia Dibble, 8 Sept. 1813, at Phelps. Member of Methodist church and licensed exhorter. Sheriff of Ontario Co. ...

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and
Lydia [Dibble] Granger

5 Apr. 1790–1861. Born in Granby, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Daughter of Cornish Dibble and Lydia. Moved to Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, before 1813. Married Oliver Granger, 8 Sept. 1813, in Phelps. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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his wife of
Kirtland

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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township in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio for the consideration of One thousand and Seven hundred dollars received to our full satisfaction of
John W. Howden

Ca. 1812–11 Sept. 1853. Farmer, merchant, county clerk, American consul. Born in Vermont. Son of John Howden and Mary Smith. Moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, by Oct. 1836, and opened a dry goods store. Served as Geauga Co. clerk, 1840–1846. Married Elizabeth M....

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; do give grant bargain sell and confirm unto him the said
John W. Howden

Ca. 1812–11 Sept. 1853. Farmer, merchant, county clerk, American consul. Born in Vermont. Son of John Howden and Mary Smith. Moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, by Oct. 1836, and opened a dry goods store. Served as Geauga Co. clerk, 1840–1846. Married Elizabeth M....

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the following, described Tract or lot of land Situate in the Township of
Kirtland

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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being number nine in the ninth Range of townships of the
Connecticut Western Reserve

Also known as New Connecticut or Connecticut Reserve. Approximately three million acres in northeastern part of present-day Ohio. Claimed as part of Connecticut, 1786. Connecticut granted jurisdiction of reserve to U.S. government, 1800. Population in 1820...

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in the State of Ohio and which is also in the County of Geauga and is known by being the equal undivided half of the East part of Lot Number Eighty one (81) and also the equal undivided half of the Southwest part of Lot No. Eighty (80) and bounded as follows to Wit. Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot No. Eighty one (81) then West, 1° South ten chains and fifty nine links, thence South 1/4° West 14 chains and 60. links, thence East 2° North one chain and thirty links, thence South 1¼ East to the South line of said Lot No. 81, thence Easterly on the South line of said Lot No. 81 to the corner of Lot No. 80. Eleven chains and 55 links, thence North 1/4° East 10 chains & 29 Links thence N. 89° East to the corner of James Webbs land thence North 6 degrees West on said Webbs West line to the centre of the highway, thence Westerly on the centre of the highway to the west line of Lot No 80, thence North 1/4° East 22 chains & 50 Links to the place of beginning containing one hundred and thirty acres, being the land deeded to
Alvah Beman

22 May 1775–15 Nov. 1837. Farmer. Born at New Marlboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Reuben Beman and Mariam. Married Sarah (Sally) Burt, 18 Aug. 1796. Moved to what became Livonia, Ontario Co., New York, 1799. Moved to Avon, Livingston Co., New York...

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by Christopher Crary, be the same more or less but subject to all legal highways: To have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises with the appurtenances thereof unto him the said
John W. Howden

Ca. 1812–11 Sept. 1853. Farmer, merchant, county clerk, American consul. Born in Vermont. Son of John Howden and Mary Smith. Moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, by Oct. 1836, and opened a dry goods store. Served as Geauga Co. clerk, 1840–1846. Married Elizabeth M....

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his heirs and assigns forever to his own proper use and behoof. And I the said
Oliver Granger

7 Feb. 1794–23/25 Aug. 1841. Sheriff, church agent. Born at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Pierce Granger and Clarissa Trumble. Married Lydia Dibble, 8 Sept. 1813, at Phelps. Member of Methodist church and licensed exhorter. Sheriff of Ontario Co. ...

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do for myself & heirs executors and administrators, covenant with the said
John W. Howden

Ca. 1812–11 Sept. 1853. Farmer, merchant, county clerk, American consul. Born in Vermont. Son of John Howden and Mary Smith. Moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, by Oct. 1836, and opened a dry goods store. Served as Geauga Co. clerk, 1840–1846. Married Elizabeth M....

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his heirs and assigns that at and until the ensealing of these presents am well seized of the premises as a good indefeasible estate in fee simple and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as above written and that the same be free of all incumbrances whatsoever. And furthermore I the said
Oliver Granger

7 Feb. 1794–23/25 Aug. 1841. Sheriff, church agent. Born at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Pierce Granger and Clarissa Trumble. Married Lydia Dibble, 8 Sept. 1813, at Phelps. Member of Methodist church and licensed exhorter. Sheriff of Ontario Co. ...

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do by these presents bind myself & my heirs forever to Warrant, and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said
John W. Howden

Ca. 1812–11 Sept. 1853. Farmer, merchant, county clerk, American consul. Born in Vermont. Son of John Howden and Mary Smith. Moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, by Oct. 1836, and opened a dry goods store. Served as Geauga Co. clerk, 1840–1846. Married Elizabeth M....

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his heirs and assigns against all lawful claims and demands whatsoever. And I the said
Lydia Granger

5 Apr. 1790–1861. Born in Granby, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Daughter of Cornish Dibble and Lydia. Moved to Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, before 1813. Married Oliver Granger, 8 Sept. 1813, in Phelps. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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do hereby remise, release and forever
quit claim

A deed that operates without any warranty, except that no one apart from the grantor can be in possession of the title at the time of delivery.

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unto the said
John W. Howden

Ca. 1812–11 Sept. 1853. Farmer, merchant, county clerk, American consul. Born in Vermont. Son of John Howden and Mary Smith. Moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, by Oct. 1836, and opened a dry goods store. Served as Geauga Co. clerk, 1840–1846. Married Elizabeth M....

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his heirs and assigns all my right and title of dower in and to the above described premises— In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the thirtieth day of April in the Year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty Eight
Oliver Granger

7 Feb. 1794–23/25 Aug. 1841. Sheriff, church agent. Born at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Pierce Granger and Clarissa Trumble. Married Lydia Dibble, 8 Sept. 1813, at Phelps. Member of Methodist church and licensed exhorter. Sheriff of Ontario Co. ...

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Seal
1

TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Lydia Granger

5 Apr. 1790–1861. Born in Granby, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Daughter of Cornish Dibble and Lydia. Moved to Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, before 1813. Married Oliver Granger, 8 Sept. 1813, in Phelps. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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Seal
2

TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.


Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of
Ira C Paine

1805–19 Sept. 1883. Attorney, judge, justice of the peace. Born in Monkton, Addison Co., Vermont. Moved to Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1828. Practiced law in Geauga Co., ca. 1830–1839, and in Lake Co., 1840–1847. Represented JS in legal examination,...

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Edward Flint
Painesville

Located on Grand River twelve miles northeast of Kirtland. Created and settled, 1800. Originally named Champion. Flourished economically from harbor on Lake Erie and as major route of overland travel for western emigration. Included Painesville village; laid...

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April 30th 1838
The State of Ohio) ss [scilicet]
Geauga County

Located in northeastern Ohio, south of Lake Erie. Rivers in area include Grand, Chagrin, and Cuyahoga. Settled mostly by New Englanders, beginning 1798. Formed from Trumbull Co., 1 Mar. 1806. Chardon established as county seat, 1808. Population in 1830 about...

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Oliver Granger

7 Feb. 1794–23/25 Aug. 1841. Sheriff, church agent. Born at Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Son of Pierce Granger and Clarissa Trumble. Married Lydia Dibble, 8 Sept. 1813, at Phelps. Member of Methodist church and licensed exhorter. Sheriff of Ontario Co. ...

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and
Lydia Granger

5 Apr. 1790–1861. Born in Granby, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Daughter of Cornish Dibble and Lydia. Moved to Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, before 1813. Married Oliver Granger, 8 Sept. 1813, in Phelps. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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who acknowledged that they did sign and seal the foregoing instrument and that the same is their free act and deed. I further certify that I did examine the said
Lydia Granger

5 Apr. 1790–1861. Born in Granby, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Daughter of Cornish Dibble and Lydia. Moved to Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, before 1813. Married Oliver Granger, 8 Sept. 1813, in Phelps. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

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Deed, Oliver and Lydia Dibble Granger to John Howden, 30 April 1838
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    TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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    TEXT: “Seal” enclosed in a hand-drawn representation of a seal.

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