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[Deed from James Sellers to George L. Leigh, January 8, 1883]

Description: Deed from James Sellers to George L. Leigh for the sale of "all my interest in that certain tract or parcel of land known as Survey No. 1429" in exchange for four hundred dollars paid by Leigh.
Date: February 23, 1883
Creator: McFarland, A.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Warranty Deed Prepared for George and Virginia Leigh to D. P. Slottery, July 24, 1883]

Description: Warranty deed prepared between George and Virginia Leigh and D. P. Slottery acknowledging the sale of land for one thousand dollars. The deed is signed at the bottom by the notary public, William D. Drown, vouching for the fact that all parties were in attendance.
Date: July 24, 1883
Creator: Drown, William D.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Bill of Sale and Transfer from George L. Leigh to John A. Bonnell]

Description: Bill of sale from George L. Leigh to John A. Bonnell acknowledging the sale of land and 110 heads of cattle. The note goes on to say that this "transfer and Bill of Sale is made on the following terms and conditions to secure the payment of a promissory note for $782.66" from Bonnell, payable on May 1, 1887. The check included in the record is worth $716.66 from John A. Bonnell to Edward A. Leigh.
Date: October 1, 1886
Creator: McFarland, A. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Bill of Sale Between George and Edward Leigh, February 15, 1887]

Description: Bill of Sale document prepared between George L. and Edward B. Leigh; this sale was for a piece of land for which Edward paid four thousand dollars. Also included is the envelope that it was delivered in.
Date: February 15, 1887
Creator: Leigh, George L.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Warranty Deed Prepared for W. D. C. Burney and Edward B. Leigh, May 14, 1887]

Description: Warranty deed prepared for W. D. C. Burney and Edward B. Leigh for the purchase of a piece of land for the sum of $1,280 paid by Leigh to Burney; the specified land being purchased was "known as Survey No. 3 for 640 acres of land."
Date: May 14, 1887
Creator: McFarland, A.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Warranty Deed from George and Virginia Leigh to Edward Leigh, July 23, 1887]

Description: Warranty deed from George and Virginia Leigh to Edward B. Leigh for the purchase of a parcel of land in Kerr County, Texas. The deed specifies that Edward is paying $1,000 for the track "or parcel of land known as survey No. 1429" situated along Sunflower Creek, a tributary of the Guadalupe River.
Date: July 23, 1887
Creator: McFarland, A.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Deed of Trust from George L. Leigh to Paul Villaret and Joseph Heinen, February 4, 1891]

Description: Deed placing "survey number 1430 situated in Kerr County...patent number 181" in trust as collateral against a promissory note made to Joseph Heinen for the original purchase of the land by George L. Leigh. As part of the transaction it includes a sale of the land to Paul Villaret for ten dollars making him the executor of the trust.
Date: February 4, 1891
Creator: McFarland, A.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Declaration of Trust Created by George L. Leigh]

Description: Declaration of trust created by George L. Leigh acknowledging that George has placed in trust all the property on the land owned, technically, by Edward B. Leigh though George "has been in the possession of it." According to the document Edward furnished the money for which the land was originally acquired; this document was meant to "furnish ample evidence to said Edward B. Leigh of his rights in the premises, to fully and effectually establish his ownership to all of said property."
Date: December 1893
Creator: Leigh, George L.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Quit Claim Deed from A. S. Moore to Edward B. Leigh, June 30, 1894]

Description: Deed from A. S. Moore to Edward B. Leigh of St. Louis, Missouri; the deed itself relinquishes Moore's rights to the land "known as survey No. 4...containing 320 acres...having been purchased by me from the State of Texas."
Date: June 30, 1894
Creator: McFarland, A.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Warranty Deed from Virginia (Jennie) W. de Ganahl to Charles F. de Ganahl, October 3, 1894]

Description: Warranty deed from Virginia (Jennie) Wright de Ganahl to her son Charles Francis de Ganahl acknowledging the sale of "that tract or parcel of land...known as Survey No. 38" to Charles in exchange for "ten dollars and other considerations." The deed specifies that Charles has rights to the land, however, there is already an agreement to allow the railroad the right of way on parts of the land; also being given to Charles is all of Virginia's farm and truck equipment as well as her household and… more
Date: October 3, 1894
Creator: McFarland, A.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Release Deed Between Joseph Heinen and George L. Leigh, January 29, 1895]

Description: Legal document resolving the deed of trust between Joseph Heinen and George L. Leigh; the top half of the document displays the original deed of trust specifics made in 1890 between Leigh, Heinen, and Paul Villaret. The second half of the document acknowledges the fact that the debt had been paid off by Leigh and that the promissory note had been fulfilled.
Date: January 29, 1895
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Plaintiff's Original Petition from cause no. 448, 1896]

Description: Document relating to the case of Edward Prince vs. C. F. and W. H. Bonnell, accused of fraudulent land deed, filed May 26, 1896. This particular document contains the plaintiff's (Prince) original petition in the case, stating his claim against the Bonnells.
Date: May 26, 1896
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Citation Issued to W. H. and C. F. Bonnell Pertaining to cause no. 448, 1896]

Description: Document that relates to the case of Edward Prince vs. Mrs. C. F. Bonnell et al, accused of deed fraud, originally decided May 8, 1895. This document is a citation summoning W. H. Bonnell and Mrs. C. F. Bonnell "to be and appear before the Honorable District Court of Kerr County." Prince claims that the deeds created by W. H. Bonnell to Mrs C. F. Bonnell are "without valuable consideration in law and are fraudulent" and the lands mentioned in the deeds should be "sold and foreclosed."
Date: June 7, 1896
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[W. H. and C. F. Bonnell's Original Answer from cause no. 448, 1896]

Description: Document pertaining to the case of Edward Prince vs. W. H. Bonnell and C. F. Bonnell, accused of fraudulent land deeds, filed November 7, 1896. This document relays the original arguments made by the attorney for W. H. and C. F. Bonnell, Leo Tarleton; he says that the defendants "deny all and singular the allegations in said original petition."
Date: November 7, 1896
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Quit Claim Deed from Charlisa G. Walker to Charles F. de Ganahl]

Description: Deed from Charlisa G. Walker to Charles F. de Ganahl acknowledging the exchange of land between the two for five dollars paid by de Ganahl: "[Charles F. de Ganahl] will convey to this grantor by special warranty deed the following described tracts of land." On the second page of the document Walker is relinquishing her rights to certain plots of land and giving them to Charles.
Date: July 17, 1897
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Deed from the S. A. & A. P. Town Site Company to Edward B. Leigh]

Description: Deed from the S. A. & A. P. Town Site Company to Edward B. Leigh acknowledging the sale of a piece of land which Leigh paid $600 for. According to the description, the land was originally conveyed to Mifflin Kenedy by the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Town Site Company in March 1888.
Date: November 2, 1897
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Warranty Deed from Charles F. and Florence J. de Ganahl to Edward B. Leigh]

Description: Deed from Charles F. and Florence J. de Ganahl to Edward B. Leigh confirming the deed made the prior day on October 19, 1897; Leigh purchase the land known as "survey No. 38 in section No. 2" for the amount of ten dollars. The second half of the deed, prepared by the U. S. Consul from Tampico, Mexico, acknowledges that Florence J. de Ganahl "acknowledged such instrument to me to be her act and deed, and she declared that she had willingly signed..." Also included is the envelope in which this… more
Date: November 2, 1897
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Warranty Deed from Charles F. de Ganahl and Florence J. Ganahl to Edward B. Leigh]

Description: Deed from Charles F. de Ganahl and Florence J. Ganahl to Edward B. Leigh acknowledging the sale of "the tract or parcel of land and improvements thereon situated in the county of Kerrl...described as follows..." Leigh paid $4,500 for the land "known as survey No. 38 in section No. 2," and the rest of the paragraph details the location, and borders of the given piece of land. The last sentence of the deed states: "The total amount of land intended by this conveyance to be conveyed, is five hun… more
Date: November 2, 1897
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Quit Claim Deed and Plat Print from George Bigford to Edward B. Leigh]

Description: Documents including a claims deed and plat map created between George Bigford and Edward B. Leigh; the exchanged land was sold to Leigh for $122. The deed has a note on the back explaining that the land, "known as survey No. 1946," was patented December 21, 1900 hence the deed couldn't be filed January 5, 1900. The map outlines the plot of land in Kerr County: "G. L. Lee's land and adjacent surveys."
Date: 1900~
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Warranty Deed from George L. Leigh to Edward B. Leigh]

Description: Warranty deed from George and Virginia Leigh to Edward B. Leigh acknowledging the sale of 320 acres to Edward for $800. The land that is being sold is known as Survey No. 1430; the rest of the paragraph describes the land, its borders, landmarks, etc.
Date: 1900~
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

[Sheriff's Deed from John W. Vann to George M. Taylor]

Description: Deed prepared in accordance with the decision in favor of George M. Taylor vs. J. P. Campbell with the decision coming down on April 3, 1900 and a Decree of Sale "commanding [John Vann] to seize and sell the premises described in said Order of Sale." The land, known as survey number 680 containing 160 acres, was put up for sale and was purchased by Edward B. Leigh of Chicago, Illinois for $575 thus giving him the rights to the land.
Date: August 14, 1900
Creator: Hamilton, J. M.
Partner: Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library
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