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War In The Pacific National Historical Park

Assan Beach
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  • Date Taken: 2012-03-09
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Rocky Assan Beach runs along the north side of the Asan Beach Unit. It can be accessed at the north end of the parking lot

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Asan Beach Unit
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In 1944, this seaside park, known locally as Assan Beach Park, was the site of fierce fighting. Assan Beach was the northern most of the two landing beaches used by American troops during the first days of the Battle of Guam. Today, it is home to remains of the Imperial Japanese defenses and memorials to those who died during the battle.

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Maria Hayes, Martgagee's Notice to Land Office, Final Certificate 4661, Canadian Co, OK, 1903
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MORTGAGEE'S NOTICE TO LAND OFFICE U. S. LAND OFFICE, Kingfisher OKLAHOMA TERRITORY. Winne & Winne. THE UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Mortgagees vs. Maria Hayes Mortgagor Final Proof No. [left blank] Lots 3 & 4 & S2 of N.W. Quarter, Section 2, Twp. 14N, Range 8W I. M., Canadian Co., Okl. Ter. Eagle Press Wichita, Kan. F.C. # 4661. To "B" Dec. 27, 1902. Filed Feby, 24", 1903 2/24 1903 [illegible circular embossed stamp] U. S. GENERAL LAND OFFICE, RECEIVED JUL 31 1903 130016

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Maria Hayes, 1000 dollar loan through Mortgage with Winne and Winne, Wichita, KS, 1903
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  • Credit: National Archives and Records Administration
  • Locations: Homestead National Historical Park

WICHITA, KANSAS, 2-20-03 To the Register of the United States Land Office at Kingfisher, Oklahoma Territory: You will please take notice that the UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Winne & Winne of Cincinnati, Ohio, Wichita, Ks has acquired an interest as Mortgagee in Ld Entry No. 6785, made by Maria Hayes upon the Lots 3 & 4 & S2 of NW4 of Section 2, Township 14N, Range 8W, of the Indian Meridian, in the County of Canadian, Territory of Oklahoma, as set forth in the following affidavit: Please note this interest of record, and notify said mortgagee of any official action that may be taken on said Entry, as provided in the ruling of the Department of the Interior of April 26, 1887. (Copp's Public Land Laws, 1890, Vol. 1, Page 194.) STATE OF KANSAS, ss. COUNTY OF SEDGWICK, SCOTT E. WINNE being first duly worn says: that he is the duly authorized agent of THE UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Cincinnati, Ohio, Winne & Winne of Wichita Kansas a corporation firm, and that said corporation firm has an interest, as Mortgagee, in Ld Entry No. 6785, made by Maria Hayes upon the Lots 3 & 4 & S2 of N.W4 of Section 2, Township 14N, Range 8W, of the Indian Meridian, in the County of Candian [sic], Territory of Oklahoma; said Company being the owner and holder of a mortgage upon said land, executed by said Maria Hayes Single to said Company, dated Decr 22 1902, and recorded in Book 22, Page 193, of the Records of the County aforesaid, said mortgage being given to secure and indebtedness of -- One thousand and n0/100 -- Dollars ($1000-) for money loaned by said Company to said Maria Hayes [signature] Scott E. Winne Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 20 day of Feby 1903 [signature] Grace E. M. Elroy Notary Public. [circular embossed seal, "NOTARY PUBLIC, GRACE E MCELROY, [illegible]"] My Commission expires July 12th, 1905.

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Maria Hayes, Certificate as to Posting of Notice, Kingfisher, OK, 1901
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4—227. CERTIFICATE AS TO POSTING OF NOTICE. Department of the Interior, UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, At Kingfisher OT May 13, 1901 I, E D Brownlee, Register, do hereby certify that a notice, a printed copy of which is hereto attached, was by me posted in a conspicuous place in my office for a period of thirty days, I having first posted said notice on the 5 day of Jan, 1901 [signature] E D Brownlee Register. 0-4

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Maria Hayes, Patent Packet, Certificate 4661, Application 6785, Kingfisher, 1903
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Final Certificate No. 4661 Homestead Application No 6785 no conf LAND OFFICE AT Kingfisher OT May 13, 1901 Sec. 2, Town. 14N., Range 8W. Div. C, List No. 52 Approved Dec. 20, 1902 G.A.J., Ex Clerk, Division C Patented Feb. 2nd, 1903 Recorded, Vol. 82, page 398 5-5-3. [purple stamp reads] PATENT TRANSMITTED FEB 18 1903 TO REGISTER & RECEIVER

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Maria Hayes, Receipt 4661, Application 6785, Kingfisher, OK, 1901
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4—140. Final Receiver’s Receipt No. 4661Application No. 6785 HOMESTEAD. Receiver’s Office, Kingfisher O.T. May 13th, 1901 Received of Maria Hayes the sum of --Three-- dollars --99-- cents, being the balance of payment required by law for the entry of S2NW4 Lots 3 & 4 of Section 2 in Township 14 N. of Range 8W. I.M containing 155 40/100 acres, under Section 2291 of the Revised Statues of the United States. [signature] JV Admire Receiver. $3.99 1.00 Testimony fee received. Number of written words, 667. Rate per 100 words, 15 cents. 0-4

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Maria Hayes, Cover Letter for Notice of Mortgagee, Wichita, KS, 1903
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WESTERN LITH. WICHITA FARM LOANS MUNICIPAL BONDS Winne & Winne. Financial Correspondents The Union Central Life Insurance Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. TELEPHONE 312 Wichita, Kans. 2/21/03. Register United States Land Office Kingfisher, O.T.Maria Hayes. Dear Sir: Enclosed please find Notice of Mortgagee's interest in the Maria Hayes land, which please file for record in your office and advise us as soon as patent is issued. Yours very truly, [stamped] Winne & Winne Enc. A.

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Maria Hayes, Notice for Publication, HE 6785, Kingfisher, OK, 1901
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Kingfisher, O. T. JAN 5 1901, 190 [left blank] Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Register and Receiver at KINGFISHER, O. T., on MAY 13 1901, 19[left blank], viz: Maria Hayes H.E. 6785 for the Lots 3 & 4 S ½ N.W ¼ Sec 2 Town 14 R 8 W. I. M. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: William Jueschke, of Okarche O. T. Frank Rather, of " " Valentine D Eberwein, of " " James McKnight, of Kingfisher O.T. Any person who desire to protest against the allowance of such proof, or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will be given an opportunity at the above mentioned time and place to cross-examine the witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that submitted by claimant. [stamped] Emory D. Brownlee, Register Register. THE OKARCHE TIMES. JAN 5 - 1901

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Maria Hayes, Final Certificate 4-196, Certificate 4661, Kingfisher, 1901
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4—196 HOMESTEAD. Land Office at Kingfisher OT May 13, 1901 FINAL CERTIFICATE No. 4661 APPLICATION, No. 6785 It is hereby certified That, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2291, Revised Statutes of the United States, Maria Hayes, has made payment in full for S2 NW4 Lots 3 & 4 of Section No. 2, in Township No. 14 North, Range No. 8 West, of the Indian Principal Meridian Oklahoma, containing 155 40/100 acres. Now, therefore be it known, That on presentation of this certificate to the COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE, the said Maria Hayes shall be entitled to a patent for the tract of land above described. RH Bromler Register.

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Maria Hayes, Homesteading Proof-Testimony of Claimant, Maria Hayes, Kingfisher, OK, 1901
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4—369. HOMESTEAD PROOF—TESTIMONY OF CLAIMANT. ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬Maria Hayes, being called as a witness in his own behalf in support of homestead entry, No. 6785, for S2 NW4 Lots 3 & 4, Sec 2 Tp. 14 R8W. testifies as follows: Ques. 1. — What is your name, age, and post-office address? Ans. Maria Hayes. Age. 65 Okarche. OT. Ques. 2 — Are you a native-born citizen of the United States, and if so, in what State or Territory were you born? * Ans. YesS2 NW4 Lots 3 & 4 Sec. 2 Tp. 14 R 8 W. Ques. 3 — Are you the identical person who made homestead entry, No. 6785, at the Kingfisher OT. land office on the 27' day of April, 1892, and what is the true description of the land now claimed by you? Ans. Yes. S2 NW4 Lots 3 & 4 Sec. 2 Tp. 14 N. R. 8 W. Ques. 4 — When was your house built on the land and when did you establish actual residence therein? (Describe said house and other improvements which you have placed on the land, giving total value thereof.) Ans. May. 1892. July 1892. x House 12 x 14, shed, Sod Hen House, 60 acres fenced. 90 acres breaking, Well, Orchard. $100.00 Ques. 5 — Of whom does your family consist; and have you and your family resided continuously on the land since first establishing residence thereon? (If unmarried, state the fact.) Ans. Myself & son Have resided there continuously & made the same my home Except when I was obliged to work to earn money to improve my claim. Ques. 6 — For what period or periods have you been absent from the homestead since making settlement, and for what purpose; and if temporarily absent, did your family reside upon and cultivate the land during such absence? Ans. As above. Ques. 7 — How much of the land have you cultivated each season, and for how many seasons have you raised crop thereon? Ans. From 8 to 90 acres.Each Year Ques. 8 — Is your present claim within the limits of an incorporated town or selected site of a city or town, or used in any way for trade and business? Ans. NoNo. Ques. 9 — What is the character of the land? Is it timber, mountainous, prairie, grazing, or ordinary agricultural land? State its kind and quality, and for what purpose it is most valuable. Ans. Prairie land, Best for Agriculture 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 — Have you ever made any other homestead entry? (If so, describe the same.) Ans. No. Ques. 12 — Have you sold, conveyed, or mortgaged any portion of the land; and if so, to whom and for what purpose? Ans. No. Ques. 13 — Have you and personal property of any kind elsewhere than on this claim? (If so, describe the same, and state where the same is kept.) Ans. No. Ques. 14 — Describe by legal subdivisions, or by number, kind of entry, and office where made, any other entry or filing (not mineral), made by you since August 30, 1890. Ans. No such entry (Sign plainly with full Christian name.) her mark [hand drawn X] Maria Hayes. Attest [signature] Attie B. Reed *(In case the party is of foreign birth a certified transcript from the court records of his declaration of intention to become a citizen, or of his naturalization, or a copy thereof, certified by the officer taking this proof, must be filed with the case. Evidence of naturalization is only required in final (five-year) homestead cases.) 6-577

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Maria Hayes, Homesteading Proof-Final Affidavit Required of Homestead Claimants, Kingfisher, OK, 1901
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing testimony was read to the claimant before being subscribed, and was sworn to before me this 13 day of May, 1901, at my office at Kingfisher in Kingfisher County, OT. [SEE NOTE ON FOURTH PAGE.] [signature] E D Brownlee Reg NOTE.—The officer before whom the testimony is taken should call the attention of the witness to the following section of the Revised Statues, and states to him that it is the purpose of the Government, if it be ascertained that he testifies falsely, to prosecute him to the full extent of the law. Title LXX.—CRIMES.—Ch. 4. SEC. 5392. Every person who, having taken an oath before a competent tribunal, officer, or person, in any case in which a law of the United States authorizes an oath to be administered, that he will testify, declare, depose, or certify truly, or that any written testimony, declaration, deposition, or certified by him subscribed is true, willfully and contrary to such oath states or subscribes any material matter which he does not believe to be true, is guilty of perjury, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars, and by imprisonment, at hard labor, not more than five years, and shall, moreover, thereafter be incapable of giving testimony in any court of the United States until such time as the judgement against him is reversed. (See § 1750.) 4—369. HOMESTEAD PROOF. LAND OFFICE AT Kingfisher OT. Original Application No. 6785 Final Certificate No. 4661 Approved: [signature] EW Beverly, Register. [signature] JV Admire, Receiver. 6—577 FINAL AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED OF HOMESTEAD CLAIMANTS. SECTION 2291 OF THE REVISED STATUES OF THE UNITED STATES. I, Maria Hayes, having made a Homestead entry of the S2 NW4 Lots 3 & 4 Section No. 2 in Township No. 14N. of Range No. 8 W. IM., subject to entry at Kingfisher OT. under section No. 2289 of the Revised Statues of the United States, do now apply to perfect my claim thereto by virtue of section No. _____ of the Revised Statues of the United States; and for that purse do solemnly swear that I am a native born a citizen of the United States; and I have made actual settlement upon and have cultivated and reside upon said land since the 27 day of April, 1892, to the present time; that no part of said land has ben alienated, except as provided in section 2288 of the Revised Statutes, but that I am the sole bona fide owner as an actual settler; that I will bear true allegiance to the Government of the United States; and, further, that I have not heretofore perfected or abandoned an entry made under the homestead laws of the United States, except [left blank] (Sign plainly full Christian name.) her mark [hand drawn X] Maria Hayes Attest [signature] Attie B. Reed. I, Emory D. Brownlee, Register of U.S. Land Office, do hereby certify that the above affidavit was subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of May, 1901, at my office at Kingfisher in Kingfisher County, [left blank] [signature] E D Brownlee Reg

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Maria Hayes, 4-138_Receiver's receipt 6785, Kingfisher, OK, 1892
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(4—137.) RECEIVER’S RECEIPT, No. 6785APPLICATION, No. 6785 HOMESTEAD. Receiver’s Office, Kingfisher, Ok. Ty. April 27, 1892. Received of Maria Hays [sic] the sum of Fourteen dollars 65 cents; being the amount of fee and compensation of Register and Receiver for the entry of Lots 3-4 S.2 N.W.4 of Section 2 in Township 14 of Range 8, under Section No. 2290, Revised Statues of the United States. JV Admire Receiver. $14.65 NOTE.—It is required of the homestead settler that he shall reside upon and cultivate the land embraced in his homestead entry for a period of five years from the time of filing the affidavit, being also the date of entry. An abandonment of the land for more than six months works a forfeiture of the claim. Further, within two years from the expiration of the said five years he must file proof of his actual settlement and cultivation, failing to do which, his entry will be canceled. If the settler does not wish to remain five years on his tract, he can, at any time after six months, pay for it with cash or land warrant, upon making proof of settlement and of residence and cultivation from date of filing affidavit to the time of payment. (15263-20M) 6-012 See note in red ink, which Registers and Receivers will read and EXPLAIN THOROUGHLY to person making application for lands where the affidavit is made before either of them. Timber land embraced in a homestead, or other entry not consummated, may be cleared in order to cultivate the land and improve the premises, but for no other purpose. If, after clearing the land for cultivation, there remains more timber than is required for improvement, there is no objection to the settler disposing of the same. But the question whether the land is being cleared of its timber for legitimate purposes is a question of fact which is liable to be raised at any time. If the timber is cut and removed for any other purpose it will subject the entry to cancellation, and the person who cut it will be liable to civil suit for recovery of the value of said timber, and also to criminal prosecution under Section 2461 of the Revised Statutes.

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Maria Hayes, 4-102_Affidavit_Kingfisher, OK, 1901
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[4—102.] AFFIDAVIT. Land Office at Kingfisher, O. T. April , 1892 I Maria Hays [sic], of Canadian County O.T., applying to enter (or file for) a homestead, do solemnly swear that I did not enter upon and occupy any portion of the lands described and declared open to entry in the President's proclamation dated April 12th 1892, prior to 12 o'clock, noon, April 19th, 1892 her mark [hand drawn X] Maria Hays [sic] witness C W Smith Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27 day of April, 1892 [signature] JC Robberts Reg NOTE—This affidavit must be made before the register or receiver of the proper district land office, or before some officer authorized to administer oaths and using a seal.

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Maria Hayes, Homesteading Proof-Testimony of Witness, Frank Rother, Kingfisher, OK, 1901
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4—369. HOMESTEAD PROOF—TESTIMONY OF WITNESS. Frank Rother, being called as witness in support of the Homestead entry of Maria Hayes for S2 NW4, Lots 3 & 4 Sec. 2 Tp 14 R8., testifies as follows: Ques. 1. — What is your name, age, and post-office address? Ans. Frank Rother. Age. 42 P.O. Okarche Ques. 2 — Are you well acquainted with the claimant in this case and the land embraced in his claim? Ans. Yes. S2 NW4 Lots 3 & 4 Sec. 2 Tp. 14 R8. 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. No. No. Ques. 4 — State specifically the character of this land—whether it is timber, prairie, grazing, farming, coal, or mineral land. Ans. Prairie Ques. 5 — When did claimant settle upon the homestead, and at what date did he establish actual residence thereon? Ans. She was there when I came here seven years ago. Ques. 6 — Have claimant and family resided continuously on the homestead since first establishing residence thereon? (If settler is unmarried, state the fact.) Ans. Yes 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. Never absent only to work and get money to improve her claim Ques. 8 — How much of the homestead has the settler cultivated and for how many seasons did he raise crops thereon? Ans. 90 acres.Each Year Ques. 9 — What improvements are on the land, and what is their value? Ans. House, shed, well, Orchard 60 acres fenced 90 acres breaking$100.00 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.No. Ques. 11 — Has the claimant mortgaged, sold, or contracted to sell, any portion of said homestead? Ans. Not that I know of 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. No.Yes. (Sign plainly with full Cristian name.)[signature] Frank Rother I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing testimony was read to the witness before being subscribed and was sworn to before me this 13 day of May, 1901, at my office at Kingfisher in Kingfisher County, O.T. [SEE NOTE ON FOURTH PAGE.] E D Brownlee Reg (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 officer taking testimony will be expected to make no mistakes in dates, description of land, or otherwise.)

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Maria Hayes, Homesteading Proof-Testimony of Witness, James McKnight, Kingfisher, OK, 1901
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4—369. HOMESTEAD PROOF—TESTIMONY OF WITNESS. James McKnight, being called as witness in support of the Homestead entry of Maria Hayes for Lots 3 & 4 S2 NW4, Sec. 2, Tp 14 R8, testifies as follows: Ques. 1. — What is your name, age, and post-office address? Ans. FJames McKnight. Age 65. P.O Kingfisher OT. Ques. 2 — Are you well acquainted with the claimant in this case and the land embraced in his claim? Ans. Yes. Lots 3 & 4, S2 NW4 Sec. 2 Tp. 14 R8. 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. No. No. Ques. 4 — State specifically the character of this land—whether it is timber, prairie, grazing, farming, coal, or mineral land. Ans. Prairie -- farming Ques. 5 — When did claimant settle upon the homestead, and at what date did he establish actual residence thereon? Ans. April 1892. Same date Ques. 6 — Have claimant and family resided continuously on the homestead since first establishing residence thereon? (If settler is unmarried, state the fact.) Ans. Yes 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. Never absent only to work and get money to improve the claim Ques. 8 — How much of the homestead has the settler cultivated and for how many seasons did he raise crops thereon? Ans. 90Each Year Ques. 9 — What improvements are on the land, and what is their value? Ans. House, shed. Orchard. Well. 60 acres fenced$100.00 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.No. Ques. 11 — Has the claimant mortgaged, sold, or contracted to sell, any portion of said homestead? Ans. Not that I know of 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. No.Yes. (Sign plainly with full Cristian name.)[signature] James McKnight I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing testimony was read to the witness before being subscribed and was sworn to before me this 13 day of May, 1901, at my office at Kingfisher in Kingfisher County, O.T. [SEE NOTE ON FOURTH PAGE.] E D Brownlee Reg (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 officer taking testimony will be expected to make no mistakes in dates, description of land, or otherwise.) 6-577

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Maria Hayes, 4-063_Homestead Affidavit_Kingfisher, OK, 1892
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NW4 2-14-8 (4—063.) HOMESTEAD AFFIDAVIT. Land Office at Kingfisher July 11, 1892 I, Maria Hayes, of Canadian Co OT having filed my application No. 6785, for an entry under section 2289, Revised Statutes of the United States, do solemnly swear that I am not the proprietor of more than one hundred and sixty acres of land in any State or Territory; that I am* a citizen of the United States I am a widow woman, and the head of a family and over twenty one years of age that my said application is honestly and in good faith made for the purpose of actual settlement and cultivation, and not for the benefit of any other person, persons, or corporation, and that I will faithfully and honestly endeavor to comply with all the requirements of law as to settlement, residence, and cultivation necessary to acquire title to the land applied for; that I am not acting as agent of any person, corporation, or syndicate in making such entry, nor in collusion with any person, corporation, or syndicate to give them the benefit of the land entered, or any part thereof, or the timber thereon; that I do not apply to enter the same for the purpose of speculation, but in good faith to obtain a home for myself, and that I have not directly or indirectly made, and will not make, any agreement or contract in any way or manner, with any person or persons, corporation or syndicate whatsoever, by which the title which I might acquire from the Government of the United States should inure, in whole or in part, to the benefit of any person except myself, and further, that since August 30, 1890, I have not entered under the land laws of the United States, or filed upon, a quantity of land, agricultural in character, and not mineral, which, with the tracts now applied for, would make more than three hundred and twenty acres. † I never had the benefit of the Homestead law, and never applied to enter land prior to this application her mark [hand drawn X] Maria Hayes Witness [signature] Jno Haughey Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11" day of July, 1892. J C Robberts Ret * Here insert statement that affiant is a citizen of the United States, or that he has filed his declaration of intention to become such, and that he is the head of a family, or is over twenty-one years of age, as the case may be. It should be stated whether applicant is native-born or not, and if not, a certified copy of his certificate of naturalization, or declaration of intention, as the case may be, must be furnished. (See page 45, circular of January 1, 1889.) † Here add an exception, if any, of land settled upon prior to August 30, 1890, giving date of settlement commenced, and describing improvements, and that the party has not heretofore made any entry under the homestead laws. For sale by Henry N. Coff, Washington, D. C.

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Maria Hayes, Cover Letter, Affidavit, Kingfisher, 1892
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Comr No. 302. 6785 Afft of Maria Hays [sic] Filed July 11 '92 [initialed] JM 1292 109925 - 1

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Maria Hayes, 4-063_Homestead Affidavit 2_Kingfisher, OK, 1892
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[4—063.] HOMESTEAD AFFIDAVIT. Land Office at Kingfisher April 1892 I, Maria Hays [sic], of Canadian County OT having filed my application No. 6785, for an entry under section 2289, Revised Statutes of the United States, do solemnly swear that I am not the proprietor of more than one hundred and sixty acres of land in any State or Territory; that I am* a native born citizen of the United States. and over the age of twenty one years - that my said application is honestly and in good faith made for the purpose of actual settlement and cultivation, and not for the benefit of any other person, persons, or corporation, and that I will faithfully and honestly endeavor to comply with all the requirements of law as to settlement, residence, and cultivation necessary to acquire title to the land applied for; that I am not acting as agent of any person, corporation, or syndicate in making such entry, nor in collusion with any person, corporation, or syndicate to give them the benefit of the land entered, or any part thereof, or the timber thereon; that I do not apply to enter the same for the purpose of speculation, but in good faith to obtain a home for myself, and that I have not directly or indirectly made, and will not make, any agreement or contract in any way or manner, with any person or persons, corporation or syndicate whatsoever, by which the title which I might acquire from the Government of the United States should inure, in whole or in part, to the benefit of any person except myself, and further, that since August 30, 1890, I have not entered under the land law of the United States, or filed upon, a quantity of land, agricultural in character, and not mineral, which, with the tract now applied for, would make more than three hundred and twenty acres. † and have never entered land under the homestead Laws of the United States her mark [hand drawn X] Maria Hayes Witness [signature] C W Smith Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11"27 day of [left blank], 1892. J C Robberts Ret * Here insert statement that affiant is a citizen of the United States, or that he has filed his declaration of intention to become such, and that he is the head of a family, or is over twenty-one years of age, as the case may be. It should be stated whether applicant is native-born or not, and if not, a certified copy of his certificate of naturalization, or declaration of intention, as the case may be, must be furnished. (See page 45, circular of January 1, 1889.) † Here add an exception, if any, of land settled upon prior to August 30, 1890, giving date of settlement commenced, and describing improvements, and that the party has not heretofore made any entry under the homestead laws.

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Maria Hayes, Affidavit of Publication, HE 6785, Kingfisher, OK, 1901
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  • Locations: Homestead National Historical Park

Part 1, Page 9 Affidavit of Publication. TERRITORY OF OKLAHOMA, SS. CANADIAN COUNTY. J H Royer being first duly sworn, upon his oath says, that he is foreman of The Okarche Times, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed in the English language and published at Okarche, in Canadian County, Territory of Oklahoma: That the notice of Maria Hayes of her intention to make final proof of H. E. No 6785 a true copy of which, taken from said paper, is hereto attached, was published six weeks in said newspaper, the first insertion being on the 11th day of Jan 1901 and successively thereafter as follows Jan 18-25 Febr 1-8 and until, and including the 15th day of February 1901: That the said notice was printed in the regular and entire issue of every number of the paper during the period and time of publication, in the paper proper and not in any supplement thereof. [signature] J.H. Royer Subscribed and sworn to before me by JH Royer this, the 1st day of Mar. 1901. [signature] A.H. Beam My Commission expires Dec. 17, 1904. Printer's Fee $ 4.00 Payment Received $ 4.00 CERTIFICATE AS TO POSTING OF NOTICES. LAND OFFICE AT [left blank] O. T. I [left blank] Register, do hereby certify that a notice, a printed copy of which is hereto attached, was by me posted in a conspicuous place in my office for a period of thirty days, I having first posted said notice on the [left blank] day of [left blank] 190 [left blank]. Register. [newspaper clipping affixed at left] NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Land Office at Kingfisher, O.T. Jan. 5 1901. Notice is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Kingfisher, O. T. on May 13, 1901, viz: MARIA HAYES, H. E. 6785, for the Lots 3 and 4, S. ½. N. W. 1-4, Se, 2, Town 14, Range 8, W. I. M. She names the following witness to prove her continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: William Jueschke Frank Rother Valentine D. Eberwein all of Okarche, O. T, and James McKnight, of Kingfisher, O. T. Emory D. Brownlee, Register. First Published Jan. 1142 [circular embossed seal at left, "NOTARY PUBLIC, A. H. BEAM, CANADIAN COUNTY, OKLA."]