Application of Presley N. Hicks for record evidence of land titles vested in Milton Hicks, deceased, late of the Republic of Texas. Hicks appoints Wm. A. Clark [William A. Clark], commissioner of the state of Kentucky at St. Louis, to locate this record evidence. Application includes biographical data regarding Presley N. Hicks’ brother who was killed by Indians circa October 1839. Document mentions James W. Hicks, Albert Silsby, Sarah A. Hicks, Rebecca Hicks, Catharine M. Hicks, Joseph Hicks, and Mary Hicks., 1876 June 26

Item — Box: AF: Hi-Hof, Folder: 1

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection consists primarily of legal papers and correspondence relating to the claim of the heirs of Milton Hicks to bounty lands in Texas. Also includes legal papers relating to the claim of Eliza Langlais to bounty land in Texas due to her deceased husband, Ferdinan Louis Langlais.

Dates

1876 June 26

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet ( (7 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Related Names

Creator

From the Collection: Hicks, Presley N., approximately 1829-1919 (Creator, Person)
From the Collection: Carr, Hinton E. (Author, Person)
From the Collection: Langlais, Eliza (Creator, Person)