Historic Arcadia, Michigan
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Arcadia Township Property Abstract

These photos show each page of the Abstract of Title for NW 1/4 of Sec. 25, Town. 24 North, Range 16 West Manistee County, Michigan. This is the land that was owned for a while by William and Ursula Quimby.

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Abstract Page 1
Page 1: Cover

Abstract Page 2
Page 2: Deeds Section

Abstract Page 3
Page 3: Plat

Abstract Page 4
Page 4: Patent
1874: William Quimby. Recorded 1878.

Abstract Page 5
Page 5: Commisioner's Deed
1890: William and Ursula Quimby.
Consideration $1800

Abstract Page 6
Page 6: Mortgages and Liens

Abstract Page 7
Page 7: Mortgage
1885: William M. Quimby & Wife. $300

Abstract Page 8
Page 8: Discharge of Mortgage
1887: William M. Quimby & Wife

Abstract Page 9
Page 9: Mortgage
1887: William Quimby & Wife. $2000

Abstract Page 10
Page 10: Lispendens
1889: William & Ursula M. Quimby. Foreclosure

Abstract Page 11
Page 11: Chancery Decree
1890: William & Ursula M. Quimby

Abstract Page 12
Page 12: Abstracters Signatures

Abstract Page 13
Page 13: Tax History
1874-1902.
1875-1900: Paid Wm Quimby

Arcadia Township Map. Click to zoom in.
Plat Map for Arcadia Township Click to zoom in.
The highlighted area marks the property owned by William and Ursula Quimby. Just south is the property owned by Seymour Calkins whose son, Judd Calkins, mentioned the family in his diary.
Courtesy of Bonnie Hughes

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