1903 Abstract of Title by Harris County Abstract Company for the Houston Cemetery Company

Archive

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Glenwood Cemetery

Name/Title

1903 Abstract of Title by Harris County Abstract Company for the Houston Cemetery Company

Entry/Object ID

ARC_HL_0005

Scope and Content

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.

Context

The title is a significant historical artifact that reflects late 19th-century title abstracts and the administrative procedures governing those titles.

Collection

Archive Highlights

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

deeds, notarial documents

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Deed, Abstract of Title

Search Terms

1903, Abstract of Title, Harris County, Houston Cemetery Company, Hollingsworth

Archive Details

Creator

Harris County Abstract Company

Date(s) of Creation

May 4, 1903

Date(s) Material Assembled

May 4, 1903

Primary Language

English

Archive Notes

Due to the condition of the item, only the front and back of the abstract were photographed.

Archive Items Details

Title

1903 Abstract of Title by Harris County Abstract Company for the Houston Cemetery Company

Description

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.

Creator

Harris County Abstract Company

Date(s) of Creation

May 4, 1903

Container

Folder

Subjects

1903, Deed, Abstract of Title

Search Terms

1903, Deed, Abstract of Title, Houston Cemetery Company, Hollingsworth, Harris County

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Abstract

Height

14 in

Width

8 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Vault

Category

Permanent

Condition

Reason for Exam

Pre Exhibit

Overall Condition

Dilapitated

Condition Type

Break, Creasing, Fold, Tear, Crack, Discoloration, Loss

Date Examined

Sep 25, 2025

Surface

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.

Materials

Paper

Copyright

Restrictions

The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.

Reproductions

Notes

Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.

Create Date

September 26, 2025

Update Date

October 6, 2025