Abstract of Title, Part of Private Claim 726, for the Peter Godfroy Farm, lots 103-110, 112-115, parts of lots 111, 116 and 117, south of Michigan Avenue, bordered by Wabash Ave., Baker and 14th Streets and Michigan Central Railroad tracks, in the area of Detroit presently known as Corktown.

Published by Abstract & Title Company / Burton Abstract & Title Company, Detroit. Last probate date listed is 1925, 1925

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Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.John K King Used & Rare Books

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Fifteen abstracts, numbered 2 - 13 and two are unnumbered. 8.5 x 14, punch holes at top, majority are bound with ribbon, unpag (amount of pages varies from abstract to abstract). Spotting, creasing, soiling, chipping, small tears, staining, couple of loose pages but overall condition is good. Peter Godfroy, 1797 - 1848, was descended from James Godfroy who settled in Detroit in 1717. The family weatlh was generated from the fur trade and owned large areas of land in the downtown area and areas west of downtown. The abstracts, which are typed originals, carbon copies, printed and in longhand detail the property transactions from as early as 1799. Some of the names listed are Campau, Cicotte, Godfroy, Hall, Labadie, Reaume, Visger, all well known local families. Interesting to read. A total of 15 abstracts from one of Detroit's earliest families. Sold as a lot only.

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Abstract of Title, Part of Private Claim 726, for the Peter Godfroy Farm, lots 103-110, 112-115, parts of lots 111, 116 and 117, south of Michigan Avenue, bordered by Wabash Ave., Baker and 14th Streets and Michigan Central Railroad tracks, in the area of Detroit presently known as Corktown.
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Abstract & Title Company / Burton Abstract & Title Company, Detroit. Last probate date listed is 1925
Publication year
1925
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John K King Used & Rare Books

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