Here it is the beginning of a new work week for many people and I want to start this week off by transcribing a document that is important to my family research. This is a new-to-me document just located this past week by my cousin Dave. A special thank you to Dave for volunteering to look this record up for me.
Amanuensis Monday is a weekly blog theme that was started by John Newmark, the author of TransylvanianDutch blog. John defines Amanuensis as "A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another." I also appreciate the good work and format examples of San Diego genealogist Randy Seaver of the blog Genea-musings. Thanks guys.
Transcribing helps me to learn what a document contains. I have learned over time that I have a tendency to "skim" over an item; a bad trait for a researcher who needs to learn even the smallest details documented records contain. The excitement of the find overshadows the importance of learning all of the details. Transcribing helps me to slow down and "smell the roses."
The document I am transcribing today is a Warranty Deed that was created when my paternal grandmother, Olena M. Johnson (nee' Haner), purchased land for a chicken ranch shortly after the death for her first husband, Alfred M. Johnson (b. 1893-d. 1931). Later, during World War II there was a local housing shortage in the greater Seattle, Washington area. It was at this time the "chicken coop," a building that Olena used to house her chickens for the family business, was transformed into three apartments of varying sizes. I can remember living in one of these apartments for a while until I was 6 years old. I am very curious about this land and in order to learn of the legal description of this property, I needed this deed. I now share it with you.
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IMAGE: Warranty Deed, dated 3 December 1932 for property
in the rural area outside of Renton, King County, Washington
purchased by Olena M. Johnson. From the family records collection
held by Darlene M. Steffens.[1]
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2743280 Emery Benson, et ux
To
Warranty Deed
Olena M. Johnson
Warranty Deed
Statutory Form
For Use in the State of Washington Only
The grantor_, Emery Benson and Elva Benson, his wife, of the city of Renton, county of King, state of Washington, for and in consideration of Thirteen hundred fifty ($1,350.00) dollars, in hand paid, conveys and warrants to Olena M. Johnson, a widow, now and at time of acquiring said property, the following described real estate, situate in the county of King, state of Washington:
North half of the South half of the northwest quarter (NW1/4) of the Southeast quarter (SE1/4) of Section Twenty-nine (29) Township Twenty three (23) north, Range five (5) East W. M. Less road, and less north 165 of the East 630 feet of the west 660 feet, and less the South 157 feet of the east 630 feet of the west 660 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - feet thereof. Less the north 8 feet reserved for road purposes,
subject to All taxes, as now levied, against above described real estate.
Dated this 3rd day of December, 1932.
Emery Benson (Seal) Elva Benson (Seal)
State of Washington,
)ss.
County of King.
I, the undersigned, a notary public in and for the state of Washington, hereby certify that on this 3rd day of December, 1932, personally appeared before me, Emery Benson and Elva Benson, his wife, to known to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they signed and sealed the same as their free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
Given under my hand and official seal the day and year last above written.
(E. P. W. Notarial Seal) E. P. Wilson
(Com. Ex. Aug. 3, 1936 ) Notary Public residing at Renton.
Filed for record as request of Wilson & Marlowe, Inc., Dec. 6, 1932, at 14 min. past 9 A. M.
LSW LSW George A. Grant, County Auditor
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Source:
1.) King County, Washington, USA, "Series 1144, Deeds 1853-1969", King County Archives, Seattle, Washington, microfilm copy of Warranty Deed 2743280, volume 1532, page 635, from Emery and Elva Benson to Olena M. Johnson, 3 December 1932.
Additional comments:
My next step to learning more about Olena's property is to study land maps of a similar timeframe. My thought is that I will learn a lot of the layout of the buildings that existed there if I see a plat map or possibly an aerial photo. Olena owned this land until in the 1950s so I have several years to work with. I will continue to share my discoveries as this project progresses. Hope yours is a good week. Thank you for stopping by.
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