A Certificate of Ownership to George and William Chaffey, 7 August 1883
Entry/Object ID
2025.80.1.1
Description
A Certificate of Ownership to George and William Chaffey, 7 August 1883. The document issued by Jonathan S. Slauson, John E. Prater and Robert M. Widney concerned the land that was developed into the City of Ontario by the Chaffey brothers. The certificate number, amount of $5,000 from 50 shares with 8% interest from date in payment for the lands, and the Deed of Trust is printed on the reverse. The signatures of the parties, a note of cancellation, and a signature on the reverse by George Chaffey as attorney-in-fact for his brother are also present. With folds and light soiling, the condition is good overall.
