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English: Testimony of Witness, Scott Fox
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(4—369.) HOMESTEAD PROOF—TESTIMONY OF WITNESS. Scott Fox, being called as witness in support of the Homestead entry of Casper Burford for H.E No. 1569, testifies as follows: Ques. 1.—What is your name, age, and post-office address? Ans. Scott Fox age 32 years P.O Wanamaker OT Ques. 2.—Are you well acquainted with the claimant in this case and the land embraced in his claim? Ans. I am Ques. 3.—Is said tract within the limits of an incorporated town or selected site of a city or town, or used in any way for trade or business? Ans. It is not Ques. 4.—State specifically the character of this land—whether it is timber, prairie, grazing, farming, coal, or mineral land. Ans. Timber land Ques. 5.—When did claimant settle upon the homestead, and at what date did he establish actual residence thereon? Ans. in May 1889 - October 1889 Ques. 6.—Have claimant and family resided continuously on the homestead since first establishing residence thereon? (If settler is unmarried, state the fact.) Ans. They have Ques. 7.—For what period or periods has the settler been absent from the land since making settlement, and for what purpose; and if temporarily absent, did claimant’s family reside upon and cultivate the land during such absence? Ans. They have not been absent Ques. 8.—How much of the homestead has the settler cultivated, and for how many seasons did he raise crops thereon? Ans. About 23 acres and has raised five crops Ques. 9.—What improvements are on the land and what is their value? Ans. House + stable granary well water orchard some fencing to the value of $50000 Ques. 10.—Are there any indications of coal, salines, or minerals of any kind on the homestead? (If so, describe what they are, and state whether the land is more valuable for agricultural than for mineral purposes.) Ans. No. Ques. 11.—Has the claimant mortgaged, sold, or contracted to sell, any portion of said homestead? Ans. Not to my knowledge Ques. 12.—Are you interested in this claim; and do you think the settler has acted in entire good faith in perfecting this entry? Ans. I am not (Sign plainly with full christian name.)xScott Fox I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing testimony was read to the witness before being subscribed and was sworn to before me this 16 day of July, 1894, at my office at Kingfisher in Kingfisher County, OT [SEE NOTE ON FOURTH PAGE.] [signature] J.C.Caldwell Receiver (The testimony of witnesses must be taken at the same time and place and before the same officer as claimant’s final affidavit. The answers must be full and complete to each and every question asked, and officers taking testimony will be expected to make no mistakes in dates, description of land, or otherwise.) 6— 577

  • Keywords: oklahoma; homestead; casper burford
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English: Oklahoma; Homestead National Historical Park, Gage County, Nebraska; Latitude: 40.2879981994629, Longitude: -96.8339004516602
Date between 1889 and 1894
date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P1319,+1889-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1894-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
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This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929.
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English: Organization: Homestead National Historical Park
Address: 8523 W State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE 68310
Email: home_information@nps.gov
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English: Casper Burford Homestead Case File, Oklahoma

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