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Case file for United States vs. Rafael Villavicancio, San Geronimo [San Luis Obispo County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted by Alvarado July 24, 1842, to Rafael Villavicancio; 2 leagues, by name. Claim filed by Rafael Villavicancio Feb. 21, 1852. Confirmed by the Board Feb. 14, 1853. Confirmed by the District Court Oct. 14, 1859. Case dismissed by the Supreme Court Feb. 12, 1864, by mandate. Patent issued to Rafael Villavicancio July 10, 1876, for 8,893.35 acres. The patent is recorded in San Luis Obispo. No. 324 General Land Office map. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 690 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Toma 152, Expediente 290, Docket 61, 8 SD, GLO 324

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Title San Geronimo [San Luis Obispo County] Rafael Villavicancio, Claimant. Case no. 8, Southern District of California.
Creator Villavicencio, Rafael José Serapio, 1803-1879, Claimant
Villavicencio, Rafael José Serapio, 1803-1879, Grantee
Villavicencio, Rafael José Serapio, 1803-1879, Patentee
United States District Court (California: Southern District), Responsible Party
Variant Title United States vs. Rafael Villavicancio
Published 1852-1864
Full Collection Name Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims in California
Other Identifiers BANC MSS Land Case Files 8 SD
Subject (Person) Villavicencio, Rafael José Serapio, 1803-1879
Subject (Topic) Land grants
Land grants--California--San Luis Obispo County
Land titles--California--San Luis Obispo County
Geographic Coverage Rancho San Geronimo (San Luis Obispo County, Calif.)
San Luis Obispo County (Calif.)
Coordinates W 120°58'/N 35°29'
Type Text
Format Case files
Extent Originals:1 portfolio (71p.); 26 x 41 cm.
Language English
Spanish
Archive The Bancroft Library
Note Spanish text on pages 8-15, 59-61
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