Warranty Deed - Stuttering Jim to Ellen Peter John

Publication

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Island County Historical Society

Name/Title

Warranty Deed - "Stuttering Jim" to Ellen Peter John

Entry/Object ID

RG3.049.018

Description

Warranty deed for real estate in Island County, from "Stuttering Jim" -- an Indigenous man whose true name is unknown to us -- and Ellen Peter John. For a sum of one ($1.00) dollar. Dated 31 January 1900.

Collection

Land Claims

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

Two of these stamps; one is at bottom of "warranty deed to and from" section, second is at bottom left of witness signature of D. Carl Pearson.

Transcription

Auditor of Island County Washington

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Signature

Location

Bottom right of reverse of page

Transcription

Stuttering x Jim (his mark)

Material/Technique

Ink

Notes

The "x" in "Stuttering Jim's" signature is his actual signature. The written name "Stuttering Jim" was not signed by him. Additionally, his real name is unknown but is not "Stuttering Jim."

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Peter John, Ellen, Stuttering Jim, Pearson, D. Carl