1903 Abstract of Title by Harris County Abstract Company for the Houston Cemetery Company
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The item includes No. 4308 Abstract of Title prepared by The Houston Abstract Co., Inc. John H. Ruby is listed as the manager at 1016 Congress Ave., Houston, Texas. The Abstract of Title, dated May 4, 1903, contains four abstracts of title, including: 1st, 60 x 800 feet out of lot 5 of Hollingsworth subdivision described in a deed from C.A. Latham et al to the Houston Cemetery Company recorded in deed Vol. "78" page 278. 2nd, 42 acres part of lot 4 of the Hollingsworth subdivision described in a deed from Martha E. Wynns to said Company recorded in deed Vol. "11" page 175. 3rd, Property described in deed of M.C. King to said Company, recorded in Deed Vol. "11" page 176. 4th, Property described in Deed of E.L. Combs to said Company, recorded in Deed Vol. "53" page 388.
The title is a significant historical artifact that reflects late 19th-century title abstracts and the administrative procedures governing those titles.
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deeds
notarial documents
Deed
Abstract of Title
1903
Abstract of Title
Harris County
Houston Cemetery Company
Hollingsworth
Harris County Abstract Company
May 4, 1903
May 4, 1903
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1903 Abstract of Title by Harris County Abstract Company for the Houston Cemetery Company
The item includes No. 4308 Abstract of Title prepared by The Houston Abstract Co., Inc. John H. Ruby is listed as the manager at 1016 Congress Ave., Houston, Texas. The Abstract of Title, dated May 4, 1903, contains four abstracts of title, including: 1st, 60 x 800 feet out of lot 5 of Hollingsworth subdivision described in a deed from C.A. Latham et al to the Houston Cemetery Company recorded in deed Vol. "78" page 278. 2nd, 42 acres part of lot 4 of the Hollingsworth subdivision described in a deed from Martha E. Wynss to said Company recorded in deed Vol. "11" page 175. 3rd, Property described in deed of M.C. King to said Company, recorded in Deed Vol. "11" page 176. 4th, Property described in Deed of E.L. Combs to said Company, recorded in Deed Vol. "53" page 388.
Harris County Abstract Company
May 4, 1903
Folder
1903
Deed
Abstract of Title
1903
Deed
Abstract of Title
Houston Cemetery Company
Hollingsworth
Harris County
Abstract
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Sep 25, 2025
The item shows significant separation from the spine, indicating a lack of structural integrity. Numerous creases and folds crisscross the surface, contributing to its distinctly worn and aged appearance. Additionally, there are several conspicuous rips along the edges of the document, which further compromise its overall integrity.
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