Abstract of title and list of incumbrances on 50 Vara lot 810 in the City and County of San Francisco, State of California, 1895
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Gillespie & Gray (San Francisco, Calif.) Simpson & Millar William M. Evans Gillespie & Gray
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 1 folder
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Abstract of title and list of incumbrances on 50 Vara lot 810 in the City and County of San Francisco, State of California. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center
Background
- Scope and content:
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The abstract of title and list of incumbrances on 50 vara lot 810, made at the request of Pierre B. Cornwall and Samuel L. Theller by Gillespie & Gray, attorneys and counselors at law, is dated September 20, 1860, and is followed by continuations through May 22, 1895 by Gillespie & Gray and their successors, Simpson & Millar, and by William M. Evans, searcher of records. The first document is a copy of a certificate of grant from the Town of San Francisco by T. M. Leavenworth, Alcalde, to William S. Clark, dated September 29, 1848, and last document copied is a Continuation dated May 22, 1895, concerning a portion of 50 vara lot no. 810. Map included on second leaf. There is no index in this abstract.
- Biographical / historical:
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William Squire Clark came to California in 1846, fought in the Mexican War, was a member of San Francisco’s first Town Council, and built the first public wharf on the waterfront. He purchased much real estate in San Francisco, including this lot. Pierre B. Cornwall bought the former William H. Ranlett property on Russian Hill in 1860, a portion of 50 vara lot 810, and sold to Samuel Theller in 1863. Theller remained there until selling in 1886. By 1894, the lot had been divided, and owners included Edwin R. Pease, Spencer C. Browne, E. J. Polk, and Dora Williams. The property is currently described as a portion of assessment block no. 150A (old block number 212.)
- Acquisition information:
- Donation, 2015
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Real property—California—San Francisco
Land titles—California—San Francisco
Abstracts of title—California—San Francisco—19th century
Land tenure—California—San Francisco - Names:
- Simpson & Millar (San Francisco, Calif.)
William M. Evans (San Francisco, Calif.)
Cornwall, Pierre Barlow, 1821-1904
Theller, Samuel L.
Clark, William Squire - Places:
- Russian Hill (San Francisco, Calif.)
San Francisco (Calif.)–History—19th century
San Francisco (Calif.)—History--Sources
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.
- Terms of access:
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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
- Preferred citation:
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Abstract of title and list of incumbrances on 50 Vara lot 810 in the City and County of San Francisco, State of California. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center
- Location of this collection:
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San Francisco Public Library100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102, US
- Contact:
- (415) 557-4567