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8.1808. John Willson and Esther his wife sold to
John Benner Sr. 21 acres. pt. of the North&amp;
north west side of lot 24 &amp; 23. in the 3rd Con. L.E.

June 25.1833:

Deed of gift:

John Benner Sr. to George Benner:

lot 24 in the 3rd. Con. L.E. 105 acres.lot 25.&amp;
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June 17. 1834 Jacob Benner to Cornelius Benner 95 acres:

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