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1. Land Contract #1301 between William W. Yocom and Close Brothers & Company, Graham County, Kansas
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1878-04-27
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Graham County, Kansas, is between Samuel Houghton Graves of Close Brothers & Company for William Austin, Edward Ford North and Robert Edward Bateman of England, and William W. Yocom of Benton County, Iowa. It is for the Southeast quarter of Section 27 Township9 South, of Range 25 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian. This is in Graham County, Kansas. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of$1,120 and includes a detail of payment made between April 27, 1887, and cancelled for nonpayment August 1900. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under the business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
2. Land Contract #1913 between Mathew Mulroy and Close Brothers & Company, Nobles County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1880-06-13
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Nobles County, Minnesota, is between B.K.W. Pearse of Close Brothers & Company and Mathew Mulroy of Nobles County, Minnesota. It is for the northwest quarter of Section 29 in Township 103 North, of Range 43 west of the fifth principal meridian. This land is in Lismore Township, Nobles County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,440 and includes detail of payment made between June 13, 1889, and paid in full November 28, 1892. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under the business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
3. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #1, H. G. Barchard, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1883-04-25
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, MInnesota, is between Robert H. Benson of Iowa Land Company Limited and H.G. Barchard of. It is for the East one half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 29 in township 107 North of Range 45 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Grange Township, Pipetone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 400 acres for the sum of $3,400 and includes a detail of payments made between April 25, 1883 and cancelled for non payment. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
4. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #378, Theodore Schultz, Nobles County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-02-26
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Nobles County, Minnesota, is between John Rotherham of Close Brothers & Company and Theodore Schultz of Nobles County, Minnesota. It is for Section 9 in Township 101 North, of Range 42 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Little Rock Township, Nobles County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $760 and includes detail of payment made beginning May 26, 1885. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
5. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #339, Daniel Thompson, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-04-15
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company and Daniel Thompson of Lincoln County, Minnesota. It is for the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 31 in Township 108 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Altona Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $780 and includes detail of payment made between April 15, 1885 and January 9, 1889. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
6. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #350, Nils Bratten, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-02
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company and Nils Bratten of Dawson County, Nebraska. It is for the East half of the Northeast quarter of Section 3 in Township 105 North, of Range 46 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Eden Township, Pipestone County Minnesota. The contract involves 80.66 acres for the sum of $746 and includes detail of payment made between May 2, 1885 and cancellation. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
7. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #371, C.C. Schrader, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-03
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between Samuel Haughton Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South MInnesota Land Company and C.C. Schrader of Kane County, Illinois. It is for Section 23 in Township 107 North, of range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,180 and includes detail of payment made beginning May 5, 1885. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
8. Land Contract #358 between Sam Christian and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-04
- Description:
- This contract for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company and Sam Christian of Strong County, Iowa. It is for the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 16, Township 105 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Eden Township of Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 320 acres for the sum of $2,640 and includes detail of payments made between May 4, 1885, and May 4, 1889. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
9. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #354, Holger S. Bjelland, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-05
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company and Holger B. Bjelland of Story County, Iowa. It is for the Southwest quarter of Section 21 in township 107 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,680 and includes detail of payment made between May 5, 1885 and cancellation. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
10. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #356, L. R. Larson, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-05
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and L. R. Larson of Story County, Iowa. It is for the west one half Southeast quarter of Section 11 in Township 105 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Eden Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $720 and includes a detail of payments made between May 5, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
11. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #357, Tollef T. Holm, Benjamin T. Holm, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-05
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in PIpestone County, Minnesota, is between S. H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and Tollef T. Holm and Benjamin T. Holm of Story County, Iowa. It is for the Northwest quarter of Section 3 in Township 105 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Eden Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160.37 acres for the sum of $1,114.33 and includes a detail of payments made between May 15, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
12. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #365, A.E. Rydell, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-14
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company and A.E. Rydell of Pipestone County, Minnesota. It is for the Southeast quarter of Section 36 in Township 108 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Altona Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,560 and includes a detail of payments made between May 14, 1885 and May 14, 1888. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
13. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #364, Vadav Masek, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-14
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and Vadav Masek of Linn County, Iowa. It is for the fractional 162.43 acres in the Northeast quarter and 80 acres in the West one half Southeast quarter of Section 3 in Township 107 North, of Range 45 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 242.43 acres for the sum of $2,323.63 and includes a detail of payments made between May, 14, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
14. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #384; B.F. Gardiner, Rock County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-16
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Rock County, Minnesota, is between A. Fargnhar of Close Brothers & Company and B.F. Gardiner of Rock County, Minnesota. It is for the Southwest quarter of Section 29 in Township 102 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Luverne Township, Rock County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,680 and includes a detail of payments made between May 16, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
15. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #366, Samuel E. Chryst, Lyon County, Iowa
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-16
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Lyon County, Iowa, is between Henry G. Close of Close Brothers & Company and Samuel E. Chryst of Lyon County, Iowa. It is for the Fractional Northwest quarter of eEction 19 Township 100 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Riverside Township. Lyon County, Iowa. The contract involves 125.20 acres for the sum of $1,757.60 and includes a detail of payments made between May 16, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
16. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #375, Frank Masek, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-23
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between Samuel Haughton Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and Frank Masek of Linn County, Iowa. It is for Section 11 in township 107 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $620 and includes detail of payment made beginning May 23, 1885. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
17. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #373, Jacob Bode, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-23
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between Samuel Haughton Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and Jacob Bode of Cook County, Illinois. It is for Section 15 in Township 107 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,720 and includes detail of payment made beginning May 23, 1885. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
18. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #370, S.J. Lone and Renhart Lone, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-23
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between Samuel Haughton Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South MInnesota Land Company and Renhart Lone and S.J. Lone of Pipestone County, Minnesota. It is for the East one half Southwest quarter of Section 1 in Township 107 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Altona Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $700 and includes a detail of payments made between May 23, 1885 and and paid in ful 1891. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
19. Land Contract #374A between I.S. Kingsbury and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-23
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, is between James B. Close of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and I.S. Kingsbury of Kane County, Illinois. It is for the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 3 in Township 106 North, of range 45 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Gray Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $860 and includes a detail of payment made between May 23, 1885, and paid June 1, 1891. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under the business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
20. Land Contract #374B between I.S. Kingsbury and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-23
- Description:
- This contract for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James Brooks Close of the South Minnesota Land Company and I.S. Kingsbury of Kane County, Illinois. It is for the west half of the southeast quarter of Section 3 in Township 106 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Gray Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $860 with detail of payments made between May 23, 1885 and June 1, 1891. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the Southern Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
21. Land Contract #374B between I.S. Kingsbury and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-23
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James B. Close of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and I.S. Kingsbury of Kane County, Illinois. It is for the east half of the southwest quarter of Section 3 in Township 106 North, of Range 45 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Gray Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $860 and includes a detail of payment made between May 23, 1885, and paid in full in 1886. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under the business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
22. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #381, Christ Torkelson, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-28
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in PIpestone County, Minnesota, is between S. H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and Christ Torkelson of Story County, Iowa. It is for the Northwest quarter of Section 1 in Township 105 North, of Range 46 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Eden Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,643.36 and includes a detail of payments made between May 28, 1885 and paid in full June 29, 1891. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
- Type:
- Text
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- Contracts
23. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #382, Knud Egland, Pipestone County, MInnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-28
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and Knud Egland of Hamilton County, Iowa. It is for the Southeast quarter of Section 35 in Township 106 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Sweet Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,800 and includes a detail of payments made between May 28, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
24. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #385, Thomas Cummings, Rock County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-05-30
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Rock County, Minnesota, is between John B. Close of Close Brothers & Company and Thomas Cummings of Rock County, Minnesota. It is for the Northeast quarter of Section 22 in Township 101 North, of Range 44 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Kanaranzi Township, Rock County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $2,720 and includes a detail of payments made between May 30, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
25. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #395, Albert A. Nilson, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-03
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and Albert A. Nilson of Winnebage County, Illinois. It is for the Northeast quarter of Section 15 in Township 107 North, of Range 45 west of the fifth pricipal meridian. This is in Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,560 and includes a detail of payments made betwen June 3, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
26. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract # 394, Fred A. Turnure, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-03
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and Fred A. Turnure of Winnebage County, Illinois. It is for the North one half of the Southwest quarter of Section 15 in Township 107 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $700 and includes a detail of payments made between June 3, 1885 and paid in full June 1891. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
27. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #386, D. H..George, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract, which is for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between Samuel Haughton Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and D. H. George of DuPage County, Illinois. It is for the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 3, Township 107 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This land is in Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. This contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $720 and includes a detail of payments made between June 4, 1885 and June 4, 1891 when paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
28. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #389, Eric Lundin, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between A.W.J. Montgomerie of Close Brothers & Company and Eric Lundin of Henry County, Illinois. It is for the Northeast quarter of Section 33 in Township 106 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Gray Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,720 and includes a detail of payments made between June 10, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
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- Contracts
29. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #388, Hans Anderson, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between A.W.J. Montgomerie of Close Brothers & Company and Hans Anderson of Henry County, Illinois. It is for the Northwest quarter of Section 33 in Township 106 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Gray Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,720 and includes a detail of payments made between June 4, 1885 andpaid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
- Contributing Institution:
- Pipestone County Historical Society
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- Text
- Format:
- Contracts
30. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #372, H.S. Fisher, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James Brooks Close of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and H.S. Fisher of Kane County, Illinois. It is for Section 3 in Township 106 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 156.44 acres for the sum of $1,681.73 and includes detail of payment made beginning June 6, 1885. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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31. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #398, John Levering, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between Alex Baird of Close Brothers & Company and John Levering of Keane County, Illinois. It is for the North one half Southwest quarter of Section 36 in Township 107 North, of Range 45 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $780 and includes a detail of payments made bertween June 4, 1885 and paid in full June, 1888. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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32. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #387, Peter Jadenquist, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South MInnesota Land Company and Peter Jadenquist of Henry County, Illinois. It is for the northeast quarter of Section 31 in Township 106 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Gray Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,640 and includes a detail of payments made between June 4, 1885 and paid in full in 1890. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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33. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #390, P. Herdien, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in PIpestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and P. Herdien, of Henry County, Illinois. It is for the Northwest quarter of Section 31 in Township 106 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Gray Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 197.75 acres for the sum of $2,120 and includes a detail of payments made between June 4, 1885 and cancelled for nonpayment. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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34. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #399, William Brei, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between Alex Baird of Close Brothers & Company and William Brei of Keane County, Illinois. It is for the South one half Southwest quarter of Section 36 in Township 107 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $780 and includes a detail of payments made between June 4, 1885 and cancelled for nonpayment. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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35. Land Contract #0372 between John Vandenhook and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James Brooks Close of the South Minnesota Land Company and John Vandenhook of Kane County, Illinois. It is for the northwest quarter of Section 3, Township 106 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Gray Township of Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 157 acres for the sum of $1,774.23 and includes detail of payments made between June 4, 1885, and cancellation for nonpayment June 16, 1888. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the Southern Minnesota Land Company.
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36. Land Contract #390 between Peter Hendren and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-04
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James Brooks Close of the South Minnesota Land Company and Peter Hendren of Henry County, Illinois. It is for the southeast quarter of Section 21 in Township 106 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Gray Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,720 with detail of payments made between June 4, 1885, and paid in full April 28, 1887. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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37. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #400, Frederick Poorman, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-09
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South MInnesota Land Company and Frederick Poorman of Butler, Iowa. It is for the south one half of Section 5 in Township 107 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Troy Township, Pipestone County, MInnesota. The contract involves 320 acres for the sum of $2,880 and includes a detail of payments made between June 9, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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38. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #0386, A.M.C. Todson, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-10
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, MInnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and A.M.C. Todson, of Du Pape County, Illinois. It is for the West one half South East quarter of Section 3 in Township 107 North, of Range 46 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $780 and includes a detail of payments made between June 10, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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39. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #403, Fred Meyer, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-13
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South MInnesota Land Company and Fred Meyer of Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is for the East one half Southwest quarter of Section 35 in Township 108 North, of Range 45 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Fountain Prairie Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $680 and includes a detail of payments made between June 13, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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40. Land Contract #402 between Fred Cordes and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-13
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves, the South Minnesota Land Company and Fred Cordes of Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is for the southeast quarter of Section 35 in township 108 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This land is in Fountain Prairie Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,400 and includes detail of payments made between June 13, 1885, and November 1, 1891. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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41. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #406, J.B. Flagg, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-15
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between S.H. Graves of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company, and J.B. Flagg of Pipestone County, Minnesota. It is for the northwest quarter of Section 31 in Township 107 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Grange Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 275.79 acres for the sum of $4343.69 and includes a detail of payments made beginning June 15, 1885. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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42. Land Contract #410 between Fred Wolff and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-15
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James Brooks Close of the South Minnesota Land Company and Fred Wolff of Kane County, Illinois. It is for the north half of the northeast quarter and the north half of the south half of the northeast quarter of Section 9 in Township 107 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This land is in Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 120 acres for the sum of $1,170 and includes detailed payments made between June 15, 1885, and June 15, 1895. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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43. Land Contract #411 between Henry Wittmer and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-15
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James Brooks Close of the South Minnesota Land Company and Henry Wittmer of Kane County, Illinois, for the north half of the southeast quarter and the south half of the south half of the northeast quarter of Section 9 in Township 109 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This land is in Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 120 acres for the sum of $1,170 and includes detail of payments made between June 15, 1885, and June 15, 1895. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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44. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #416, E.E. Battey, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-16
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James B. Close of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and E.E. Battey of Buscan county, Illinois. It is for the Southeast quarter of Section 1 Township 107 North, range 46 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,440 and includes a detail of payments made between June 16, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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45. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #407, Martin D. Shutt, Lyon County, Iowa
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-16
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Lyon County, Iowa, is between James Close for Close Brothers & Company and Martin D. Shutt of Lyon County, Iowa. It is for the Southeast quarter of Section 24 in Township 99 North, of Range 45 West of the fifth principal meridian. This is inRock Township, Lyon County, Iowa. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $2,080 and includes a detail of payments made between June 16, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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46. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #408, William Helwig, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-16
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James B. Close of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and William Helwig of Winnebago County, Illinois. It is for the Southwest quarter of Section 1 in Township 105 North, of Range 46 West of the fifth principal meridian. This land is in Eden Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 160 acres for the sum of $1,640 and includes a detail of payments made between June 16, 1885 and paid in full December 7, 1885. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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47. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #409, Frederick Nagel, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-17
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James B. Close of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and Frederick Nagel of Carroll County, Iowa. It is for the West one half of Section 35 in Township 106 North, of Range 46 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Sweet Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 320 acres for the sum of $3,520 and includes a detail of payments made between June 17, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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48. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #417, William Henry Luffman, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-17
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James B. Close of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and William Henry Luffman of Heuoy County, Illinois. It is for the East half of Northwest quarter of Section 1 in township 107 North, of Range 46, west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Troy Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $742.68 and includes a detail of payments made between June 17, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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49. Close Brothers & Company Land Contract #414, E.F. Milar, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-18
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, Minnesota, is between James B. Close of Close Brothers & Company for South Minnesota Land Company and E.F. Milar of Lincoln County, Miinnesota. It is for the northwest quarter of the South east quarter of Section 13 in Township 108 North, of Range 46 west of the fifth principal meridian. This is in Altona Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 40 acres for the sum of $370 and includes a detail of payments made between June 18, 1885 and paid in full. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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50. Land Contract #415 between R.J. Stockdill and Close Brothers & Company, Pipestone County, Minnesota
- Creator:
- Close Brothers & Company (Chicago, Illinois)
- Date Created:
- 1885-06-18
- Description:
- This contract, for a piece of land in Pipestone County, is between James B. Close of Close Brothers & Company for Samuel Haughton Graves and R.J. Stockdill of Pipestone County, Minnesota. It is for the east half of the northwest quarter of Section 16 in Township 105 North, of Range 44, west of the fifth principal meridian. This land is in Elmer Township, Pipestone County, Minnesota. The contract involves 80 acres for the sum of $760 and includes a detail of payment made between June 18, 1885, and cancelled for non-payment April, 1890. The Close Brothers & Company, composed of William Close, James Close, John Close, Frederick Close and S.H. Graves, organized in 1876 and located in Pipestone in 1883. They also operated under the business names Western Land Company and the South Minnesota Land Company.
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- Pipestone County Historical Society
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