Pennsylvania Land Patent 1827
Measures 20 1/2 x 12 1/2 on vellum
This document is a land patent issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on May 1, 1827, to Andrew Chrissmyer.
Document Details
Grantee: The land was granted to Andrew Chrissmyer (sometimes spelled Chrissmeyer in the document).
Location: The tract of land is described by metes and bounds, mentioning adjoining landowners such as Christian Friesay, Adam Zachart, Michael Cron, and Michael Sheaffe. It contains fifty-three acres and thirty perches.
Reservations: The patent is "FREE AND CLEAR of all Restrictions and Reservations, as to Mines, Royalties, Quit-rents, or otherwise, excepting and reserving only the fifth part of all Gold and Silver Ore, for the use of this COMMONWEALTH to be delivered at the Pit's mouth, clear of all charges".
Signatures: The document was signed by Joshua Mclhasen, Secretary of the Land Office, and attested by another individual, with the Seal of the Land Office of Pennsylvania affixed.
Recording: The patent was enrolled in "Patent Book H. vol. 24, page 302".
Historical Context
Land patents were official documents used by states (and later the federal government) to transfer ownership of public land to individuals.
Measures 20 1/2 x 12 1/2 on vellum
This document is a land patent issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on May 1, 1827, to Andrew Chrissmyer.
Document Details
Grantee: The land was granted to Andrew Chrissmyer (sometimes spelled Chrissmeyer in the document).
Location: The tract of land is described by metes and bounds, mentioning adjoining landowners such as Christian Friesay, Adam Zachart, Michael Cron, and Michael Sheaffe. It contains fifty-three acres and thirty perches.
Reservations: The patent is "FREE AND CLEAR of all Restrictions and Reservations, as to Mines, Royalties, Quit-rents, or otherwise, excepting and reserving only the fifth part of all Gold and Silver Ore, for the use of this COMMONWEALTH to be delivered at the Pit's mouth, clear of all charges".
Signatures: The document was signed by Joshua Mclhasen, Secretary of the Land Office, and attested by another individual, with the Seal of the Land Office of Pennsylvania affixed.
Recording: The patent was enrolled in "Patent Book H. vol. 24, page 302".
Historical Context
Land patents were official documents used by states (and later the federal government) to transfer ownership of public land to individuals.