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Unbewust patent of 1889 continued...

Last week's Harrington column included a questionnaire used to prove up patent claims for homesteads. We continue here with question 14.

Q. 14. Was the land occupied by any other person when you made such settlement? If so, state who lived there, and how you obtained possession. Ans. It was not. I was the first person to make settlement upon the land. Q. 15. When did you actually move on this land and commence living permanently thereon? Ans. I built my house in March 1884 and moved in it April 5, 1884. Q. 16. Where has been your actual personal residence and home during the whole time since t...

 

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