Hancock County, Illinois and Portage County, Ohio legal documents 1826-1910

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Hancock County, Illinois and Portage County, Ohio legal documents 1826-1910

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Hancock and Portage County legal documents, 1826-1910, contains two archival series: (1) Hancock County documents, 1838-1844, and (2) Portage County documents, 1826-1910. The documents include affidavits, deeds, summons, and filings.

5 folders; (0.4 linear ft.)

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L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Portage County (Ohio)

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Portage County (Ohio) was founded in June 1807 with Ravenna as the county seat. Hancock County (Illinois), named after U.S. founding father John Hancock, was formed in 1825. The original county courthouse was in Montebello, near the future city of Nauvoo. However, in 1833 Carthage became the permanent county seat. From the guide to the Hancock County, Illinois and Portage County, Ohio legal documents, 1826-1910, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) ...

Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas

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