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From: bob gillis <>
Subject: Re: [TMG] Recording Townships
Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 19:56:14 -0400
References: <20020731.124709.-761045.10.dean.scribner@juno.com> <3D492AC1.9BBACEDF@bellatlantic.net> <3D497ABD.38F98E78@infoave.net>


I am sorry that I replied to this query although there haven't been many
other who have replied directly.

Richard Brogger wrote:
>
> Most of the public land in the west was surveyed into sections. A
> block, usually, six sections wide and six sections high (36 square
> miles) was designated a township. One section in each township was
> reserved for the public school. Money from the sale or rental of the
> school land was used to establish the school. Many townships do not
> have any town within the township while some cities cover several
> townships. Many townships served as the lowest level of government and
> records were or are maintained by township officials. Many times the
> township records were turned over to city, county or even state
> government but not always.
>
I know that but Dean and I were talking about New England.

> Born at home, Arvilla Township, Grandforks County, North Dakota is not
> the same as
> Died at home, Arvilla, Grandforks County, North Dakota. These could be
> two different homes in locations several miles apart.
>
Unless there was a village of Arvilla in the township of Arvilla, then
there is little difference. If there is then the second should say
Arvilla Village or Village of Arvilla.

bob gillis

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