Center for Glenwood Archival Collection

The item contains the deed of sale from 3049 from M. Looscan, Attorney at Law, from Ellen H. Harnell to Thomas J. House and S.P. Christian. The front of the deed states "Filed for record this 11th day of February, 1878 at two o'clock P.M. and Recorded February 11th, 1878 in Harris County Record of Deeds Vol. 16, pages 552 & 553, Witness by hand & official seal at office R. W. Westcott - Clerk. By Ed Dunn, Deputy. Paid $1.00" Both Ellen H. Harnell and S.P. Christian signed the original deed, which was notarized on December 1, 1877. The contract states: "The State of Texas. Know all Men by these Presents, that I, Ellen H. Harnell of the County of Harris State of Texas in consideration of the sum of six hundred (600.00) dollars to me paid by Thomas J. House and S.P. Christian of the County of Harris State of Texas have granted, bargained, sold and released, and by present do grant, bargain, sell and release unto the said Thomas J. House and S.P. Christian the following described land and premises, situated in the County of Harris State of Texas to-wit: Lot number six, near Lynchburg of the Lynch League, containing thirty two acres of land together with the dwelling house and other improvements there upon situated being the same land conveyed to me by Thomas J, House and John B. Snyder May 30, 1873 as purchased accorded in Vol 13. pp: 33 &34. Also forty head of cattle remaining on range near Lynchburg. Brads I.G. & 55. together with all and singular rights, members, hereditaments, and appurtenances to the same belong, or in any wise incident or appertaining, To have and to Hold, all and singular the premises above mentioned, until the said Thomas J. House & S.P. Christian, heirs and assigns, in fee simple forever. I do hereby bind myself, heirs, executors, and administrators to warrant and forever defend all and singular, the said premises unto the said Thomas J. House and S.P. Christian, heirs and assigns, against every person whomsoever, lawfully claiming or to claim the same, or any part thereof. Provided a lien is retained on same land for the payment of a note for three hundred dollars, unpaid purchase money due in twelve months from date here as given to me...Witness my and this the 1st day of December 1877. E.H. Harnell. The State of Texas, Harris County. Before m, J.M. Poland a notary public in and for Harris County duly commissioned and qualified, this day came and personally appeared Mrs. Ellen H. Harnell to me personally known, who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing deed, dated the first date of December A.S. 1977 and delivered the same as her binding act and deed, for the purposes and considerations therein set forth and contained, Writing my hand and office deal at office in Houston this the first day of December AD 1877. J.M. Poland Notary Public Harris Co. Texas

The document features a receipt from Alfred J. Whitaker's office, dated October 21, 1886. The receipt reads: Office of A. Whitaker General Commission Merchant Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Vegetables, etc. Nurseryman, Seedsman and Florist. Houston, Texas, October 21, 1886 Rec’d of Mrs. A. M. Schwander, twenty dollars for improvements on 10 x 20 of 148 Sec. C. Glenwood Cemetery A. Whitaker Supt.

This drawing, measuring 13" x 8" and dated January 1888, depicts land located on the north side of the Buffalo Bayou. It is believed to represent specific portions of Lot No. 3 and Lot No. 4 within the Hollingsworth Survey, an important land assessment from that period. The artwork features the Glenwood fence line, which delineates the boundary between Lots 3 and 4. Additionally, a handwritten notation reading "Proetzel" is included, suggesting the involvement or significance of an individual associated with the property.

The document outlines the dividend receipts from the Board of Directors meeting of the Houston Cemetery Company, held on May 24, 1893. It includes a list of shareholders, their respective shares, the corresponding amounts, percentages, and signatures. The receipt reads: We the undersigned shareholders of the Houston Cemetery Co., received from Alfred Wisby, Secretary and Treasurer, the amount set opposite our names, the same being for a dividend on our stock respectively of $25.00/100 per share by virtue of a resolution unanimously adopted by the board of directors in meeting assembled May 24, 1893.

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 document contains a plat map dated November 24, 1905, for Section H of Glenwood Cemetery in Houston, Texas. It is certified by John F. Dickson, the President of the Glenwood Board of Trustees. The inscription on the map reads: "This is to certify that the Board of Trustees of Glenwood Cemetery has adopted the following plot of Section H in Glenwood Cemetery, located in the City of Houston Harris County Texas on November 24, 1905. John F. Dickson President of the Board of Trustees." Additionally, there is an inscription indicating that a notary public served as a witness to the certification of this plot.

The document includes a detailed letter from R.J. Hughes, dated July 1, 1909, regarding the ongoing efforts to collect payments for outstanding bills owed by lot owners. In this correspondence, Hughes provides a list of names, addresses, and the amounts due for each bill.