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Case file for United States vs. George Norris, San Ramón [Contra Costa County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted by Figueroa Aug. 14, 1835, to Jose Maria Amador; 4 leagues, by name. Claim filed by George Norris Sept. 20, 1852, for 1 league. Confirmed by the Board Aug. 1, 1854. Confirmed by the District Court Sept. 10, 1857. Patent issued to Leo Norris July 3, 1882, for 4,450.94 acres. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 752 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Título 44, Título 64, Unclassified Expediente 25, Expediente 80, Docket 349, 287 ND, GLO 117

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Title San Ramón [Contra Costa County] George Norris, Claimant. Case no. 287, Northern District of California.
Creator Norris, George, Claimant
Amador, José Mariá, 1794-1883, Grantee
Norris, Leo, Patentee
United States District Court (California: Northern District), Responsible Party
Variant Title United States vs. George Norris
Published 1852-1857
Full Collection Name Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims in California
Other Identifiers BANC MSS Land Case Files 287 ND
Subject (Person) Norris, George
Amador, José Mariá, 1794-1883
Norris, Leo
Subject (Topic) Land grants--California--Contra Costa County
Land titles--California--Contra Costa County
Geographic Coverage Rancho San Ramon (Norris), (Calif.)
Contra Costa County (Calif.)
Coordinates W 121°58'/N 37°46'
Type Text
Format Case files
Extent Originals:1 portfolio (138p.); 26 x 41 cm.
Language English
Spanish
Archive The Bancroft Library
Note Spanish text on pages 19-38, 57-58, 68-94, 97-98
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