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[4-369.] HOMESTEAD PROOF.—TESTIMONY OF WITNESS. PP Barbee being called as witness in support of Homestead entry of Eliza J Bradshaw for NE ¼ Section 14 Tp 22 S of R23 W, testifies as follows: Ques. 1.—What is your occupation and where is your residence? Ans. Farmer, Jetmore, Hodgeman County, Kansas Ques. 2.—Have you been well acquainted with Eliza J Bradshaw, the claimant, in this case ever since she made his er homestead entry No. 6363? Ans. Yes Ques. 3.—Was claimant qualified to make said entry? (State whether the settler was a citizen of the United States, over the age of twenty-one years, or the head of a family, and whether he ever made a former homestead entry.) Ans. Yes and was a citizen of the United States and the head of the family and she never made a former homestead to my knowledge Ques.4.—When did claimant settle upon the homestead and at what date did she establish actual residence thereon? (Describe the dwelling and other improvements, giving total value thereof.) Ans. July 30th 1878 and established actual residence thereon at the same time Stone house 12 by 20 ft. Shingle Roof 2 doors 2 windows hen house well Total value $150.00 Ques. 5.—Have claimant and family resided continuously on the homestead since first establishing residence there? (If settler is unmarried, state the fact.) Ans. They have Ques. 6.—For what period or periods has the settler been absent from the land since making settlement, and for what purpose; and if temporarily absent, did claimant’s family reside upon and cultivate the land during such absence? Ans. Not been absent Ques. 7.—How much of the homestead has the settler cultivated and for how many seasons did she raise crops thereon? Ans. 30 acres Raised Crop 7 seasons Ques. 8.—Are there any indications of coal, salines, or minerals of any kind on the homestead? (If so, describe what they are, and state whether the land is more valuable for agricultural than for mineral purposes.) Ans. No Ques. 9.—Has the claimant mortgaged, sold, or contracted to sell, any portion of said homestead? Ans. No not to my knowledge Ques. 10.—Are you interested in this claim; and do you think the settler has acted in entire good faith in perfecting this entry? Ans. No and I think the settler has acted in entire good faith in perfecting this entry [signature] P.P. Barbee I HEREBY CERTIFY that the witness is a person of respectability; that the foregoing testimony was read to him before being subscribed, and was sworn to before me this 6th day of June, 1885. (SEE NOTE ON FOURTH PAGE.) [signature] DW Larned Clerk District Court ELECTRO’S [seal, twice] SEAL OF DISTRICT COURT. KANSAS. HODGEMAN COUNTY.

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