Land grant, June 1, 1852.

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Land grant, June 1, 1852.

Land grant for 40 acres in the district of Edwardsville, Illinois. Issued by Millard Fillmore but signed by a secretary.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6826569

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Pearce, William W., ca. 1815-fl. 1870.

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Pearce became a wealthy Madison County, Illinois farmer. From the description of Land grant, June 1, 1852. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 144570663 ...

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

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Millard Fillmore was born in Cayuga County, N.Y. and later became a resident of East Aurora and Buffalo. He was a lawyer, local office holder, State Assemblyman, U.S. Congressman, N.Y. State Comptroller, Vice-President under Zachary Taylor and 13th U.S. President, 1850-1853. He was also involved in establishing numerous Buffalo institutions. He was a founder and first Chancellor of the University of Buffalo, Commander of the Union Continentals (Home Guard) during Civil War, and first president o...