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Henry Smith Ralph

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b. 1838 Working 0.800 confidence Male
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Second marriage line of Sophia; many descendants remain in Jasper County.

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11 Jan 1838

Birth Of Henry Smith Ralph

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PlacesJasper County, Texas, USA
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  • Bible record of Sophia Waller Pridgeon Doles Dean Ralph
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Subject Jasper County, Texas, USA

Birth of Henry Smith Ralph, son of Sophia and Samuel Ralph, in Jasper County, Texas.

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7 Nov 1871

Poa: Sophia W. Ralph Appoints Henry Ralph Re Addison Tract (1476 Acres)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas (instrument); recorded in Henderson County deed records
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  • Sophia Ralph Deed Henderson County 1476 acres Henry as POA.txt (Henderson Co Deed Book Q pp.305-307)
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Attorney_In_Fact Jasper County, Texas (instrument); recorded in Henderson County deed records

Power of attorney executed by S.W. Ralph (Sophia) appointing her son Henry Ralph as attorney-in-fact concerning 1476 acres tied to the Nathaniel Addison headright; witnesses include W.W. Womack and 'Marion Dean' (likely W.P.M. Dean).

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ca. 1882

Allen V. Dean & Ralph — District Court Judgment Re Sophia Dean League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA (District Court)
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Defendant_Heir

    Named defendant as 'William Dean' (heir of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph).

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Defendant_Heir

    Named defendant as 'Henry Ralph' (heir of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph).

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; District Court Civil Cases, Book F, pp. 665–667, 679, 689 (Allen v. Dean/Ralph), May Term 1882
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Defendant_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA (District Court)

May Term 1882 judgment in John T. Allen & Geraldine C. Osborne v. William Dean, Henry Ralph, H. H. Merritt, Angelina Jones, John Hall, concerning competing claims within the Sophia Dean League (grant 19 Feb 1835). Judgment: plaintiffs recover the portion not in conflict with the McKinney survey referenced in an 8 Jul 1845 deed to Thomas B. Huling; defendants William Dean and Henry Ralph (heirs of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph) recover the portion in conflict with said McKinney survey (reserved in the 8 Jul 1845 deed). Writs of possession ordered; motion for new trial overruled; notice of appeal given.

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17 Oct 1885

Power Of Attorney — Dean & Ralph To G. W. O’Brien Re Sophia Dean Headright League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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Dates17 Oct 1885

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book X, pp. 531–532 (Power of Attorney, 17 Oct 1885; Dean & Ralph to G. W. O’Brien)
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Principal_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Power of attorney executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (described as sole heirs of Sophia Dean deceased) appointing G. W. O’Brien attorney-in-fact with broad authority to enter, possess, sell, and convey (with warranty) and to receive funds concerning their entire interest in the Sophia Dean Headright League in Jefferson County, Texas.

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8 Dec 1885

Warranty Deed — Dean & Ralph (By O’Brien) To Benjamin F. Woodward, 1,292.85 Acres Sophia Dean League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book X, pp. 529–531 (Warranty Deed, 8 Dec 1885; Dean & Ralph by O’Brien to Benjamin F. Woodward; 1,292.85 acres, Sophia Dean League)
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Grantor_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Warranty deed conveying 1,292.85 acres (part of the Sophia Dean League, Jefferson County, Texas) from Henry Ralph and W. P. M. Dean (acting by their attorney-in-fact G. W. O’Brien) to Benjamin F. Woodward. Consideration: $430.95 cash plus two notes of $430.95 each; vendor’s lien retained. Deed recites the land was recovered in Allen v. Ralph (District Court, Jefferson County).

land deed vendor_lien Sophia Dean League title_chain
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29 Dec 1892

Release Of Vendor’S Lien — Dean & Ralph (By O’Brien) Re Woodward Purchase Notes (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Lienholder_Heir

    Releasor/lienholder (acting by G. W. O’Brien) releasing vendor’s lien after payment in full.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Lienholder_Heir

    Releasor/lienholder (acting by G. W. O’Brien) releasing vendor’s lien after payment in full.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 6, pp. 184–185 (Release of Vendor’s Lien, 29 Dec 1892; Dean & Ralph by O’Brien; references 8 Dec 1885 deed to Benjamin F. Woodward)
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Lienholder_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Release of vendor’s lien by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (by G. W. O’Brien) stating that the notes totaling $861.90 given in the 8 Dec 1885 deed to Benjamin F. Woodward (1,292.85 acres, part of the Sophia Dean League) were paid in full with interest; vendor’s lien released.

land vendor_lien lien_release Sophia Dean League title_chain
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ca. 1900

Affidavit Of Heirship Re Sophia W. Ralph (Née Pridgion), A/K/A Sophia Dean — By W. P. M. Dean (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
Participants4 linked
  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Affiant

    Affiant: William P. M. Dean.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

    Decedent_Subject

    Subject: Sophia W. Ralph (née Pridgion), also known as Sophia Dean; affidavit states she died 3 Feb 1880, age 83.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit identifies Henry Ralph as an heir (via marriage of Sophia to Samuel Ralph).

  • Zachariah "Zack" S. Doles

    Person_Named

    Affidavit states Joe Doles was son of Zachariah Doles; also claims Zachariah Doles died without surviving issue.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 44, pp. 527–528 (Affidavit of Heirship by William P. M. Dean), 1900
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Heir_Named Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Affidavit of heirship by William P. M. Dean asserting identity and marital history of Sophia W. Ralph (née Pridgion), also known as Sophia Dean (headright league). Claims: Sophia married (1) Joe Doles (son of Zachariah Doles), (2) Edmond Dean (mother of affiant), (3) Samuel Ralph (father of Henry Ralph); Sophia died 3 Feb 1880 aged 83; Zachariah Doles died without surviving issue; Samuel Ralph deceased; Sophia did not remarry after Ralph.

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15 Oct 1900

Affidavit Of Laura A. Doles (Widow Of Zachariah Doles) Re Heirship And Marriage (Bossier Parish, La)

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PlacesBossier Parish, Louisiana, USA
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  • Zachariah "Zack" S. Doles

    Decedent_Subject

    Affidavit states Zachariah Doles died intestate 1 Oct 1884 and left no surviving child or descendants.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

    Mother_Named

    Affidavit identifies Zachariah Doles as a son of Sophia Dean late of Jasper County, Texas.

  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit states Sophia Dean was also the mother of W. P. M. Dean of Jasper County, Texas.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit states Sophia Dean was also the mother of Henry Ralph of Jasper County, Texas.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 37, pp. 344–347 (affidavits and deed re Laura A. Doles interest), executed 15 Oct 1900; recorded 5 Mar 1901
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Heir_Named Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA

Affidavit sworn by Laura A. Doles (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating she is the surviving wife of Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean late of Jasper County, Texas); that Sophia Dean was also mother of W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph; that Zachariah Doles died intestate 1 Oct 1884 leaving no surviving child or descendants; and that Laura and Zachariah married in Bossier Parish on 25 Aug 1880 and lived together until his death.

land heirship Sophia Dean League Doles
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22 Nov 1901

Power Of Attorney With Interest — Heirs W. P. M. Dean & Henry Ralph To Richard H. Barrow (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 54, pp. 306–308 (Power of Attorney with Interest to Richard H. Barrow), 22 Nov 1901
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Principal_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Power of attorney with interest executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (stated heirs of Sophia Dean later Sophia Ralph) appointing Richard H. Barrow to locate, identify, and recover lands belonging to Sophia Dean, including authority to institute suits. Instrument includes a compensation clause conveying one-half of all property or value recovered to Barrow.

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10 May 1902

Quitclaim Deed (Cloud Removal) — W. P. M. Dean & Henry Ralph To I. N. Jackson (60 Acres, Sophia Dean League, Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 65, pp. 38–39 (Quitclaim deed to I. N. Jackson; cloud removal), 10 May 1902
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Grantor_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Quitclaim deed executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph to I. N. Jackson for 60 acres out of the Sophia Dean League (Abstract No. 16), described by field notes and identified as the Orlando Johns tract. Purpose stated as removal of an apparent cloud from title. Instrument states 'Sophia Ralph formerly Sophia Dean' and that 'S. W. Ralph and Sophia Ralph are one and the same person.'

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23 Aug 1903

Tx—Jasper Co—W.P.M. Dean Ratifies Sophia's 1857 Walker Tract As Separate Property; Heirs Identified

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PlacesJasper County, Texas
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  • 1903 heir ratification deed (Walker tract) — referenced in Phase-2 packet
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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

Heir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 1857; asserts Sophia and her husband had separated prior to acquisition; purchased with Sophia’s individual funds; identifies heirs as W.P.M. Dean and Henry Ralph.

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23 Aug 1903

Tx—Jasper Co—W.P.M. Dean Ratifies Sophia's 1857 Walker Tract As Separate Property; Heirs Identified

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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

Heir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 1857; asserts Sophia and her husband had separated prior to acquisition; purchased with Sophia’s individual funds; identifies heirs as W.P.M. Dean and Henry Ralph.

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23 Aug 1903

Tx—Jasper Co—W.P.M. Dean Ratifies Sophia's 1857 Walker Tract As Separate Property; Heirs Identified

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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

Heir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 1857; asserts Sophia and her husband had separated prior to acquisition; purchased with Sophia’s individual funds; identifies heirs as W.P.M. Dean and Henry Ralph.

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23 Aug 1903

Tx—Jasper Co—W.P.M. Dean Ratifies Sophia's 1857 Walker Tract As Separate Property; Heirs Identified

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Grantee Jasper County, Texas

Heir ratification deed: W.P.M. Dean ratifies conveyance to Henry Ralph concerning 300-acre Walker tract originally acquired by Sophia W. Ralph in 1857; asserts Sophia and her husband had separated prior to acquisition; purchased with Sophia’s individual funds; identifies heirs as W.P.M. Dean and Henry Ralph.

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7 Nov 1871

Poa: Sophia W. Ralph Appoints Henry Ralph Re Addison Tract (1476 Acres)

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PlacesJasper County, Texas (instrument); recorded in Henderson County deed records
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  • Sophia Ralph Deed Henderson County 1476 acres Henry as POA.txt (Henderson Co Deed Book Q pp.305-307)
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Attorney_In_Fact Jasper County, Texas (instrument); recorded in Henderson County deed records

Power of attorney executed by S.W. Ralph (Sophia) appointing her son Henry Ralph as attorney-in-fact concerning 1476 acres tied to the Nathaniel Addison headright; witnesses include W.W. Womack and 'Marion Dean' (likely W.P.M. Dean).

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ca. 1900

Affidavit Of Heirship Re Sophia W. Ralph (Née Pridgion), A/K/A Sophia Dean — By W. P. M. Dean (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Affiant

    Affiant: William P. M. Dean.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

    Decedent_Subject

    Subject: Sophia W. Ralph (née Pridgion), also known as Sophia Dean; affidavit states she died 3 Feb 1880, age 83.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit identifies Henry Ralph as an heir (via marriage of Sophia to Samuel Ralph).

  • Zachariah "Zack" S. Doles

    Person_Named

    Affidavit states Joe Doles was son of Zachariah Doles; also claims Zachariah Doles died without surviving issue.

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Heir_Named Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Affidavit of heirship by William P. M. Dean asserting identity and marital history of Sophia W. Ralph (née Pridgion), also known as Sophia Dean (headright league). Claims: Sophia married (1) Joe Doles (son of Zachariah Doles), (2) Edmond Dean (mother of affiant), (3) Samuel Ralph (father of Henry Ralph); Sophia died 3 Feb 1880 aged 83; Zachariah Doles died without surviving issue; Samuel Ralph deceased; Sophia did not remarry after Ralph.

land heirship Sophia Dean League
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22 Nov 1901

Power Of Attorney With Interest — Heirs W. P. M. Dean & Henry Ralph To Richard H. Barrow (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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Principal_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Power of attorney with interest executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (stated heirs of Sophia Dean later Sophia Ralph) appointing Richard H. Barrow to locate, identify, and recover lands belonging to Sophia Dean, including authority to institute suits. Instrument includes a compensation clause conveying one-half of all property or value recovered to Barrow.

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10 May 1902

Quitclaim Deed (Cloud Removal) — W. P. M. Dean & Henry Ralph To I. N. Jackson (60 Acres, Sophia Dean League, Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 65, pp. 38–39 (Quitclaim deed to I. N. Jackson; cloud removal), 10 May 1902
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Grantor_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Quitclaim deed executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph to I. N. Jackson for 60 acres out of the Sophia Dean League (Abstract No. 16), described by field notes and identified as the Orlando Johns tract. Purpose stated as removal of an apparent cloud from title. Instrument states 'Sophia Ralph formerly Sophia Dean' and that 'S. W. Ralph and Sophia Ralph are one and the same person.'

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17 Oct 1885

Power Of Attorney — Dean & Ralph To G. W. O’Brien Re Sophia Dean Headright League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book X, pp. 531–532 (Power of Attorney, 17 Oct 1885; Dean & Ralph to G. W. O’Brien)
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Principal_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Power of attorney executed by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (described as sole heirs of Sophia Dean deceased) appointing G. W. O’Brien attorney-in-fact with broad authority to enter, possess, sell, and convey (with warranty) and to receive funds concerning their entire interest in the Sophia Dean Headright League in Jefferson County, Texas.

land power_of_attorney Sophia Dean League title_chain
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8 Dec 1885

Warranty Deed — Dean & Ralph (By O’Brien) To Benjamin F. Woodward, 1,292.85 Acres Sophia Dean League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book X, pp. 529–531 (Warranty Deed, 8 Dec 1885; Dean & Ralph by O’Brien to Benjamin F. Woodward; 1,292.85 acres, Sophia Dean League)
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Grantor_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Warranty deed conveying 1,292.85 acres (part of the Sophia Dean League, Jefferson County, Texas) from Henry Ralph and W. P. M. Dean (acting by their attorney-in-fact G. W. O’Brien) to Benjamin F. Woodward. Consideration: $430.95 cash plus two notes of $430.95 each; vendor’s lien retained. Deed recites the land was recovered in Allen v. Ralph (District Court, Jefferson County).

land deed vendor_lien Sophia Dean League title_chain
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29 Dec 1892

Release Of Vendor’S Lien — Dean & Ralph (By O’Brien) Re Woodward Purchase Notes (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Lienholder_Heir

    Releasor/lienholder (acting by G. W. O’Brien) releasing vendor’s lien after payment in full.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Lienholder_Heir

    Releasor/lienholder (acting by G. W. O’Brien) releasing vendor’s lien after payment in full.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 6, pp. 184–185 (Release of Vendor’s Lien, 29 Dec 1892; Dean & Ralph by O’Brien; references 8 Dec 1885 deed to Benjamin F. Woodward)
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Lienholder_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA

Release of vendor’s lien by W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph (by G. W. O’Brien) stating that the notes totaling $861.90 given in the 8 Dec 1885 deed to Benjamin F. Woodward (1,292.85 acres, part of the Sophia Dean League) were paid in full with interest; vendor’s lien released.

land vendor_lien lien_release Sophia Dean League title_chain
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ca. 1882

Allen V. Dean & Ralph — District Court Judgment Re Sophia Dean League (Jefferson Co., Tx)

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PlacesJefferson County, Texas, USA (District Court)
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  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Defendant_Heir

    Named defendant as 'William Dean' (heir of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph).

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Defendant_Heir

    Named defendant as 'Henry Ralph' (heir of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph).

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; District Court Civil Cases, Book F, pp. 665–667, 679, 689 (Allen v. Dean/Ralph), May Term 1882
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Defendant_Heir Jefferson County, Texas, USA (District Court)

May Term 1882 judgment in John T. Allen & Geraldine C. Osborne v. William Dean, Henry Ralph, H. H. Merritt, Angelina Jones, John Hall, concerning competing claims within the Sophia Dean League (grant 19 Feb 1835). Judgment: plaintiffs recover the portion not in conflict with the McKinney survey referenced in an 8 Jul 1845 deed to Thomas B. Huling; defendants William Dean and Henry Ralph (heirs of Sophia Dean alias Sophia Ralph) recover the portion in conflict with said McKinney survey (reserved in the 8 Jul 1845 deed). Writs of possession ordered; motion for new trial overruled; notice of appeal given.

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15 Oct 1900

Affidavit Of Laura A. Doles (Widow Of Zachariah Doles) Re Heirship And Marriage (Bossier Parish, La)

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PlacesBossier Parish, Louisiana, USA
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  • Zachariah "Zack" S. Doles

    Decedent_Subject

    Affidavit states Zachariah Doles died intestate 1 Oct 1884 and left no surviving child or descendants.

  • Sophia Waller Pridgeon

    Mother_Named

    Affidavit identifies Zachariah Doles as a son of Sophia Dean late of Jasper County, Texas.

  • William Pridgeon Marion Dean

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit states Sophia Dean was also the mother of W. P. M. Dean of Jasper County, Texas.

  • Henry Smith Ralph

    Heir_Named

    Affidavit states Sophia Dean was also the mother of Henry Ralph of Jasper County, Texas.

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  • Jefferson County, Texas; Deed Book 37, pp. 344–347 (affidavits and deed re Laura A. Doles interest), executed 15 Oct 1900; recorded 5 Mar 1901
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Heir_Named Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA

Affidavit sworn by Laura A. Doles (Bossier Parish, Louisiana) stating she is the surviving wife of Zachariah Doles (identified as a son of Sophia Dean late of Jasper County, Texas); that Sophia Dean was also mother of W. P. M. Dean and Henry Ralph; that Zachariah Doles died intestate 1 Oct 1884 leaving no surviving child or descendants; and that Laura and Zachariah married in Bossier Parish on 25 Aug 1880 and lived together until his death.

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