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[Affidavit of Bascom Giles, November 3, 1939]
Affidavit sworn by Bascom Giles listing the details of several papers regarding a property in Hemphill County, Texas filed with the General Land Office of the State of Texas.
[Affidavit of Possession, J. F. Rice]
Affidavit of possession sworn by J. F. Rice, stating that he is a tenant on land owned by John Miller.
[Affidavit of Possession, John Miller]
Photostat copy of John Miller's affidavit of possession, in which he swears that he is the owner of land in Hemphill County currently occupied by a tenant, B. F. Rice, and subject to an oil and gas lease to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
[Affidavit Sworn by Jeanetta W. Lyle]
Affidavit sworn by Jeanetta W. Lyle attesting that she is acquainted with Ruth Kirtley and that she conveyed land in Hemphill County, Texas to Edward Gerald Lyle.
Amarillo
Topographic quadrangle map of Amarillo, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. Scale 1:250,000
[Cause No. 1398: Judgment]
Judgment in the cause no. 1398, H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood vs. The Unknown Heirs of David P. Fearis and Unknown Heirs of O. S. Heath, which awards to the plaintiff the lands and premises described in the plaintiff's petition located in Hemphill County, Texas. This judgment was certified as the "true and correct copy" by Hiram Park in Hemphill County in 1939.
[Contract Between Lyle Family Trust and Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document describing the agreement between the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and the Lyle Family Trust regarding the property purchased by Robert Bruce Wiggins, Ruth Wiggins, Thomas Darrell Wiggins, and Sarah Wiggins from the Lyles. The contract states that the Lyle Family Trust waives the priority of the liens they hold on the property in favor of the needs of the oil and gas lease of the oil company.
[Contract Between Lyle Family Trust and R. F. Rood]
Document describing the agreement between R. F. Rood and the Lyle Family Trust regarding the property purchased by Robert Bruce Wiggins, Ruth Wiggins, Thomas Darrell Wiggins, and Sarah Wiggins from the Lyles. The contract states that the Lyle Family Trust releases Rood, who holds an oil and gas lease for the property, from all vendor's liens and deeds of trust relating to the property.
[Copy of Comptroller's Tax Deed From William J. Swain to J. H. Collet]
Copy of Comptroller's Tax Deed From William J. Swain, comptroller of public accounts of the State of Texas to J. H. Collet, agent for H. C. Hendrick. The deed states that Swain published in the Dallas Weekly Herald his intent to seize and auction the lands listed due to unpaid taxes and that the listed lands were purchased at the auction by J. H. Collet on behalf of H. C. Hendrick. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed, Charles P. Chapman to H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of lands in Hemphill County, Texas from Charles P. Chapman to H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed, E. G. Radeke to Hoover and Hood]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of property in Hemphill County from E. G. Radeke to Hoover and Hood, a firm composed of H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood. There is a handwritten note on the first page, "no plat shown on record." next to a paragraph referencing a plat.
[Copy of Deed from B. W. Fearis to G. P. Fearis]
Copy of deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County, Texas from B. W. Fearis to G. P. Fearis. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed From C. W. Fearis to Geoffrey P. Fearis]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County, Texas from C. W. Fearis to Geoffrey P. Fearis. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed From Davella Fearis to G. P. Fearis]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County from Davella Fearis to G. P. Fearis. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed from George C. Bailey and L. C. Bailey to Gustave Radeke]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County from George C. Bailey and L. C. Bailey to Gustave Radeke. There's a handwritten note on the first page reading "no plat shown on record." and a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed from George C. Bailey and Vantia C. Bailey to William Hoxsey]
Copy of deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County, Texas from George C. Bailey and Vantia C. Bailey to William Hoxsey. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas and a hand drawn diagram on the first page of the document.
[Copy of Deed From George C. Bailey to Charles P. Chapman]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County from George C. Bailey to Charles P. Chapman. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed From Margaret E. Fearis to Geoffrey P. Fearis]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County, Texas from Margaret E. Fearis to Geoffrey P. Fearis. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed of Exchange from Ira H. Evans to New York and Texas Land Company, Limited]
Copy of a deed of exchange from Ira H. Evans to New York and Texas Land Company, Limited certifying the transfer of lands in Crockett, Hemphill, and Val Verde Counties, Texas. The document includes a list of the relevant properties and a note signed by a representative of the Southwest Abstract Company stating this is an accurate copy of the deed from Ira H. Evans to the New York and Texas Land Company Limited in the deed records of Val Verde County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed of Trust From John Miller et al. to Federal Land Bank of Houston]
Copy of a deed of trust from John Miller, Mrs. John Miller, and Joe Bobo to the trustee of Federal Land Bank of Houston, A. C. Williams. The deed relates to land in Hemphill County, Texas. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
[Copy of Deed of Trust, Robert Bruce Wiggins et al. to G. L. Addison]
Document certifying the transfer of land in Hemphill County, Texas from Robert Bruce Wiggins, Thomas Darrell Wiggins, Ruth Wiggins, and Sarah Wiggins to G. L. Addison. The deed also outlines the payment arrangement between both parties. There is a note signed by Hiram Park certifying this is an accurate copy of the document in the Hemphill County records.
[Copy of Release of Deed of Trust, Williard P. Heath to E. A. Giraud]
Copy of Release of Deed of Trust from Williard P. Heath to E. A. Giraud concerning land in Hemphill County. There is a note signed by Hiram Park certifying this is an accurate copy of the document in the Hemphill County records.
[Correction Deed Regarding Land in Hemphill County]
Warranty deed written by hand on the back of checks for The Southwest National Bank of Canadian, Texas. The deed relates to a property in Hemphill County, Texas and the last sheet is a diagram portraying several conjoined squares which are each labelled with a number.
[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson]
Deed certifying the sale land in Hemphill County, Texas from H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson. The deed lists the previous claims of all the grantors and describes the apparent conflicts between the surveys regarding the land. The deed has several corrections and notes in pencil.
[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson]
Deed certifying the sale land in Hemphill County, Texas from H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson. The deed lists the previous claims of all the grantors and describes the apparent conflicts between the surveys regarding the land. The deed is unsigned and isn't notarized.
[Diagram of Maude B. Johnson's Property]
Diagram of Maude B. Johnson's property, showing the boundaries of her land and related to an oil and gas lease.
[Final Opinion of Title Related to the Oil and Gas Lease From John Miller to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document describing the terms of an oil and gas lease from John Miller to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for a tract of land in Hemphill County, Texas. It states that Jack Sayles has examined the documents and that the examination was conducted on behalf of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Hemphill County
Cadastral map of Hemphill County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The back of the map has a note from Giles Bascom asserting this is an accurate copy of the Texas General Land Office records and there is a page that appears to be a close-up excerpt from the larger map labelled "3/ 42636.S Hemphill Co."
Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company Block: Hemphill & Roberts Counties, Texas
Map of Hemphill and Roberts Counties, Texas, showing property lines and land ownership. There are also towns, rivers, and county lines labeled. Some of the plats have small marks which may indicate Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company has an interest in the property.
[Letter from Billie C. Lewis to John W. Glahn, November 15, 1939]
Letter from Billie C. Lewis to John W. Glahn delivering a copy of a deed from Ira H. Evans to the New York and Texas Land Company, omitting lands in Hemphill County.
[Letter from C. D. Sears to Sayles & Sayles, November 24, 1939]
Letter from C. D. Sears to Sayles & Sayles confirming receipt of the ownership map of Collingsworth County. Sears is also forwarding a map of Hemphill County requested by Edward S. Arentz.
[Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, June 18, 1940]
Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles remitting a deed for an oil and gas lease for land in Hemphill County.
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, February 19, 1940]
Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles discussing the Assignment of Deed of Trust relating to the estate of Herman P. Faris.
[Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn, November 13, 1939]
Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn stating that the affidavit is being forwarded to his mother. Lyle states that a note by Herman P. Faris is being continued by the Benton Land Company. Lyle has an assignment to the Benton Land Company signed by William C. Lucas. Lyle suggests contacting W. W. Johnston to obtain copies of the court orders mentioned by Rayburn. Lyle also tells Rayburn that satisfactions of lien were filed in Hemphill County.
[Letter from E. F. Lyle to R. F. Rood, December 11, 1939]
Letter from E. F. Lyle to R. F. Rood discussing an offer on the Wiggins' land in Hemphill County. Lyle states that royalties should to be paid to the Wiggins to reduce a mortgage note according to the original deed. Lyle still has yet to received the waiver of mortgage.
[Letter from Edward F. Lyle to R. B. and T. D. Wiggins, July 26, 1939]
Letter from Edward F. Lyle to R. B. and T. D. Wiggins discussing an offer made to Darrell by Lyle regarding a payment plan for the delinquent taxes. The agreement states that Lyle will allow deductions on the note in order to pay delinquent taxes if the Wiggins do not receive funds from a suit against the Santa Fe Railway Company.
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles, November 24, 1939
Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles informing Sayles that an unknown document wasn't included in the previous letter because it was a holiday. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter, "Should have quick claim from H. C. Hendrick or complete [..] off.d."
[Letter from H. E. Hoover to W. J. Bryan, March 7, 1901]
Letter from Harvey Edgar Hoover to William John Bryan congratulating him on securing a location for an asylum.
[Letter from Hess Wood, November 1939]
Letter from Hess Wood stating his position as deputy tax collector and proof of residence for over 35 years in Hemphill County. Wood says he knows of lands sold for taxes by the Comptroller of Public Accountants purchased by J. H. Collet on behalf of H. C. Hendrick.
[Letter from J. M. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Div. Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Johnson, Zybach-Owens Post, American Legion, Canadian, Texas, dated September 5, 1942. Johnson declines Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building due to having been away.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Bascom Giles, October 19, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Bascom Giles requesting a map for the locations of different sections of land.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, January 17, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing abstracts in Hemphill County that are lacking final opinions for the oil and gas leases.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, February 22, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing the estate of Herman P. Faris.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, July 8, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing foreclosure on vendor's liens and suits that must be filed in Hemphill County, Texas. Also discussed is when the county court meets. Sayles also mentions filing notices at the appropriate time. The vendor's lien can only be foreclosed through court procedure.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk , July 19, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing his protection as the owner of an oil and gas lease if the original vendee re-conveys a property with cancellation of a vendor's lien. Sayles also mentions that the sub-purchaser's interest in the land is not protected. Sayles states that the Lyle heirs could institute a suit to foreclose the vendor's lien. He gives multiple cases as a supplement for his explanation.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, July 5, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, discussing a certificate of acknowledgement regarding "Wiggins Land" in Hemphill County, Texas.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, February 9, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company delivering opinion on the Johnson lease in Hemphill County. Sayles states abstracts will be mailed when all opinions are prepared.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, June 20, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company returning a deed of trust from Mary Gross of Hemphill County. It is stated that it may be in the company's best interest to return the instrument to Barbara Hoke for notarization. After such, it should be returned to Hemphill County.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to J. W. Glahn, November 2, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to J. W. Glahn discussing requirement sheets and abstracts for several properties covered by oil and gas leases held by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The notegram is copied to C. F. Rayburn.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to J. W. Glahn, October 23, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to J. W. Glahn, copied to F. F. Claunts, discussing the purchase of land in Hemphill County and the required documentation of the purchase.
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