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Case file for United States vs. William C. Jones et al, San Pablo (also called "Cuchiosmos" or "Cuchiguenos" or "Cuchillones") [Contra Costa County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted (1) provisionally by Arguello April 15, 1823, 3 leagues, by name to Francisco Castro, (2) by Figueroa June 12, 1834, to the heirs of Francisco Castro, and (3) by Figueroa Aug. 14, 1835, to Joaquin Isidro Castro the 3 leagues with an augmentation of 1.25 leagues, by name. Claim filed by William C. Jones et al Mar. 1, 1853. Rejected by the Board Mar. 27, 1855. Appeal papers failed to be filled within the time limit. The grant was confirmed and patented in case 320 ND. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 741 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Título 29, Expediente 18, Docket 686, 277 ND, 320 ND, GLO 127

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Title San Pablo (also called "Cuchiosmos" or "Cuchiguenos" or "Cuchillones") [Contra Costa County] William C. Jones et al, Claimants. Case no. 277, Northern District of California.
Creator Jones, William C., Claimant
Castro, Francisco María, 1770-1831, Grantee
Castro, Joaquín Ysidro, 1821-1873, Grantee
United States District Court (California: Northern District), Responsible Party
Variant Title United States vs. William C. Jones et al
Published 1853-1855
Full Collection Name Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims in California
Other Identifiers BANC MSS Land Case Files 277 ND
Subject (Person) Jones, William C.
Castro, Francisco María, 1770-1831
Castro, Joaquín Ysidro, 1821-1873
Subject (Topic) Land grants--California--Contra Costa County
Land titles--California--Contra Costa County
Geographic Coverage Rancho San Pablo (Calif.)
Contra Costa County (Calif.)
Type Text
Format Case files
Extent Originals:1 portfolio (14p.); 26 x 41 cm.
Language English
Archive The Bancroft Library
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