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Homestead Papers for John Gray Blount Nelson
No. 1 HOMESTEAD
I, John G. B. Nelson, of Mountain View Stone Co Ark who made Homestead Application No. 19659 for the E ½
SW fil ¼ & NW fil fil SW fil Sec 24 Tp 15 N R 10 W do herby give notice of my intention to make final proof
to establish my claim to the land above described, and that I expect to prove my residence and cultivation
before W. B. Cothron, Judge or W. H. nelson Clerk Stone Co Ark at Mountain View Ark, on Feb 2, 1894 by two
of the following witnesses:
John T. Barham
W. C. Atchison
Wade B. McCasland
Lee Landcaster all of Mountain View, Ark
John G. B. Nelson
Land office at Harrison Ark
Dec 20, 1893
Notice of the above application will be published in the Democrat N printed at Mtn View which I hereby designate
as the newspaper published nearest the land described in said application
Chas M. Greene
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State of Arkansas
County of Stone
I, S. A. McCullough publisher of the Stone County Democrat, a weekly newspaper, published at Mountain View,
Arkansas, do solemnly swear that the annexed and foregoing advertisement was printed in the paper six times in
succession; the first insertion appearing in Vol. 12 N. 22 dated 28 day of December 1893, and last insertion
in Vol. 13 N. 5 dated 1 day of February 1894. So help me God.
S. A. McCullough Publisher
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2 day of Feb 1894
W. H. Nelson Clerk
Printing fees $5 received S. A. McCullough
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(Note: R. W. Whittfield is Ruben Willis Whitfield – nephew of John G. B. Nelson)
HOMESTEAD PROOF – TESTIMONY OF CLAIMANT.
John G. B. Nelson being called as witness in his own behalf in support of the Homestead entey, No. 19659, for
E ½ SW? ¼ and NW? ¼ SW? ¼ 24=15=9RB (can’t read the rest) testifies as follows:
Question 1 – What is your name and post-office address?
Answer. John G. B. Nelson, 69 years of age, Mountain View, Ark
Ques 2 – Are you a native born citizen of the United States, and if so, in what State or Territory were you born?
Ans. I am. Born in North Carolina
Ques. 3 Are you the identical person who made homestead entry, No. 19659, at the Harrison Ark land office on the
17th day of December 1893, and what is the true description of the land now claimed by you?
Ans. I am. East half Southwest fel ¼ Northwest fral ¼ Southwest fel ¼ Sec. 24 Twp. 15 North Range 10 W.R.B.W.R.
Ques. 4– When was your house built on the land and when did you establish actual residence therein? (Describe
said house and other improvements which you have placed on the land, giving total value thereof.)
Ans. Old house torn away. House I now reside in built in Dec 1893. I moved into old house September 15, 1887,
one room log house., 2 new log houses 1. 14 x 8 ft 1 16 x 14ft established residence in new house Dec 10, 1893.
Worth one hundred and twenty five dollars.
Ques. 5 – Of whom does your family consist; and have you and your family resided continuously on the land since
first establishing residence thereon? (If unmarried, state the fact)
Ans. Myself. I am unmarried. I have resided continuously on the land.
Ques.6 – For what period or periods have you been absent from the homestead since making settlement, and for what
purpose; and if temporarily absent, did your family reside upon and cultivate the land during such absence?
Ans. Been absent, for not more than 2 months working for a support picking cotton etc. For work of money I could
not depend on my crops for my whole support. I ahd most of my personal property on land during temporary absence.
Ques 7 – How much of the land have you cultivated each season and how many seasons have you raise crops thereon?
Ans. In 1888, 3 acres; 1889 4 acres; 1891 6 acres; 1892 & 93 7 acres, raised crops for six seasons
Ques 8 – Is your present claim within the limits of an incorporated town or selected site of a city or town, or
used in any way for trade or business?
Ans. It is not.
Ques 9 – What is the character of the land? Is it timber, mountainous, prairie, grazing, or ordinary agricultural
and? State its kind and quality, and for what purpose it is most valuable.
Ans. Mountainous farming lands Most valuable for farming.
Ques 10 – Are there any indications of coal, salines, or minerals of any kind on the homestead (If so, describe
what they are, and state whether the land is more valuable for agricultural than for mineral purposes).
Ans. None to my knowledge. More valuable for agriculture.
Ques. 11 – Have you ever made any other homestead entry? (If so, describe the same)
Ans. Prior to March 2, 1889 I entered E1/2 SE=17=14=10. About A. D. 1881 said entry was subsequently cancelled
and is now entered by R. W. Whittfield
Ques. 12 – Have you sold, conveyed, or mortgaged any portion of the land; and if so, to whom and for what purpose?
Ans. I have not.
Ques. 13 – Have you any personal property of any kind elsewhere than on this claim? (If so, describe the same, and
state where the same is kept.)
Ans. All the personal property I own is on this claim.
John G. B. Nelson
I hereby certify that the foregoing testimony was read to the witness before being subscribed and was sworn to before
me this 2 day of Feb 1894
W. H. Nelson
Clerk
(The testimony of witnesses must be taken at the same time and place, and before the same officer as claimant’s
final affidavit. The answers must be full and complete to each and every question asked, and officers taking
testimony will be expected to make no mistakes in dates, description of land, or otherwise.
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(Note: This witness was William Christopher Atchison Sr. brother-in-law to John Gray Blount Nelson.
S. A. McCullough – probably Samuel A. McCullough who was listed as the Editor of paper in the 1900 census.
W. H. Nelson is William Henry Nelson who is son of John Gray Blount Nelson.)
HOMESTEAD PROOF – TESTIMONY OF WITNESS
W. C. Atchison being called as witness in support of the Homestead entry of John G. B. Nelson for E ½ SW? ¼
and NW? ¼ SW? ¼ =24=15 NR 10 20 RB?? Testifies as follows:
Question 1 – What is your name and post-office address?
Answer. W. C. Atchison, 42 years of age, Mountain View, Ark
Ques 2 – Are you well acquainted with the claimant in this case and the land embraced in his claim?
Ans. I am
Ques 3 – Is said tract within the limits of an incorporated town or selected site of a city or town, or used
in any way for trade or business?
Ans. It is not.
Ques 4 – State specifically the character of this land – whether it is timber, prairie, grazing, farming, coal,
or mineral land.
Ans. Timbered farming lands.
Ques. 5 – When did Claimant settle upon the homestead and at what date did he establish actual residence thereon?
Ans. Sometime in Sept. 1887. I do not know day of month; I think about 15th day of month. He established actual
residence on the land.
Ques. 6 – Has claimant and family resided continuously on the homestead since first establishing residence thereon?
(If settler is unmarried, state the fact.)
Ans. He has. Claimant is unmarried.
Ques. 7 – For what period or periods has the settler been absent from the land since making settlement, and for
what purpose; and if temporarily absent, did claimant’s family reside upon and cultivate the land during such absence:
Ans. Settler has been absent for short periods to pick cotton, not over two months at a time. Settler has no family.
Ques 8 – How much of the homestead has the settler cultivated and for how many seasons did he raise crops thereon?
Ans. In 1891, 1892 & 1893 Raised six crop six seasons. Three acres in 1888; 6 acres in 1889 & 1890; 7 acres
Ques 9 – What improvements are on the land and what is their value?
Ans. 2 log dwellings; & fencing worth about one hundred and twenty five Dollars
Ques 10 – Are there any indications of coal, salines, or minerals of any kind on the homestead (If so, describe
what they are, and state whether the land is more valuable for agricultural than for mineral purposes).
Ans. None to my knowledge. More valuable for agriculture
Ques. 11 – Has the claimant mortgaged, sold or contracted to sell, any portion of said homestead?
Ans. Not to my Knowledge.
Ques. 12 – Are you interested in this claim; and do yo think the settler has acted in entire good faith in perfecting
this entry?
Ans. Not interested & I think he has acted in good faith.
Attest
S. A. McCullough
W. C. (his x mark) Atchison
I hereby certify that the foregoing testimony was read to the witness before being subscribed and was sworn to
before me this 2 day of Feb 1894
W. H. Nelson
Clerk
(The testimony of witnesses must be taken at the same time and place, and before the same officer as claimant’s
final affidavit. The answers must be full and complete to each and every question asked, and officers taking testimony
will be expected to make no mistakes in dates, description of land, or otherwise.
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(Note: John T. Barham – no known relationship to John G. B. Nelson. Listed as farmer
in the 1900 census
S. A. McCullough – probably Samuel A. McCullough who was listed as the Editor of paper in the 1900 census.
W. H. Nelson is William Henry Nelson who is son of John Gray Blount Nelson.)
HOMESTEAD PROOF – TESTIMONY OF WITNESS
John T. Barham being called as witness in support of the Homestead entry of John G. B. Nelson for E ½ SW? ¼
and NW? ¼ SW? ¼ =24=15 NR 10 20 RB20R testifies as follows:
Question 1 – What is your name and post-office address?
Answer. John T. Barham, 44 years of age, Mountain View, Ark
Ques 2 – Are you well acquainted with the claimant in this case and the land embraced in his claim?
Ans. I am
Ques 3 – Is said tract within the limits of an incorporated town or selected site of a city or town, or used in
any way for trade or business?
Ans. It is not.
Ques 4 – State specifically the character of this land – whether it is timber, prairie, grazing, farming, coal,
or mineral land.
Ans. Timbered farming lands.
Ques. 5 – When did Claimant settle upon the homestead and at what date did he establish actual residence thereon?
Ans. Sometime in September 1887, about 15th day of month.
Ques. 6 – Has claimant and family resided continuously on the homestead since first establishing residence thereon?
(If settler is unmarried, state the fact.)
Ans. He has. Claimant has no family
Ques. 7 – For what period or periods has the settler been absent from the land since making settlement, and for
what purpose; and if temporarily absent, did claimant’s family reside upon and cultivate the land during such absence:
Ans. Only been absent short periods in the fall season when he was camping out to pick cotton. Not over 2 months at a time.
Ques 8 – How much of the homestead has the settler cultivated and for how many seasons did he raise crops thereon?
Ans. about 3 acres in 1888, 4 acres in 1889, 6 acres in 1890 & 91 and 7 acres in 1892 and 1893. Raised crops for
six seasons
Ques 9 – What improvements are on the land and what is their value?
Ans. Two log dwellings worth about one hundred and twenty five Dollars
Ques 10 – Are there any indications of coal, salines, or minerals of any kind on the homestead (If so, describe
what they are, and state whether the land is more valuable for agricultural than for mineral purposes).
Ans. None. More valuable for agriculture
Ques. 11 – Has the claimant mortgaged, sold or contracted to sell, any portion of said homestead?
Ans. Not to my Knowledge.
Ques. 12 – Are you interested in this claim; and do yo think the settler has acted in entire good faith in perfecting
this entry?
Ans. Not interested I think he has
Attest
S. A. McCullough
John T. (his x mark) Barham
I hereby certify that the foregoing testimony was read to the witness before being subscribed and was sworn to
before me this 2 day of Feb 1894
W. H. Nelson
Clerk
(The testimony of witnesses must be taken at the same time and place, and before the same officer as claimant’s
final affidavit. The answers must be full and complete to each and every question asked, and officers taking
testimony will be expected to make no mistakes in dates, description of land, or otherwise.
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Note – The officer before whom the testimony is taken should call the attention of the witness to the following
section of the Revised Statutes, and state to him that it is the purpose of the Government, if it be ascertained
that he testifies falsely, to prosecute him to the full extent of the law.
TITLA LXX – CRIMES – Chapter 4
Sex. 5392 – Every person who, having taken an oath before a competent tribunal, officer or person, in any case
in which a law of the United States authorizes an oath to be administered, that he will testify, declare,
depose or certify truly, or that any written testimony, declaration, deposition, or certificate by him subscribed
is true, willfully, and contrary to such oath, states or subscribes any material matter which he does not believe
to be true, is guilty of perjury, and shall be punished by a find of not more than two thousand dollars, and by
imprisonment at hard labor, not more than five years, and shall, moreover, thereafter be incapable of giving
testimony in any court of the United States until such time as the judgment against him is reversed (See ? 1750.)
(4-369)
HOMESTEAD PROOF.
LAND OFFICE AT
Harrison Ark
Original Application No. 19659
Final Certificate No. 9578
Recd
Approved: Feby 19, 1894
Jon P. Cleredian Register
Jno A. B???ch Receiver
FINAL AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED OF HOMESTEAD CLAIMANTS
SECTION 2291 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES
John G. B. Nelson, having made a Homestead entry of the E ½ SW ¼ NW SW ¼
Section No. 24 in Township No. 15 N of Range No. 10W, subject to entry at Harrison Arkansas under section No. 2289
of the Revised Statutes of the United States, do now apply to perfect my claim thereto by virtue of section No. 2291
of the Revised Statutes of the United States; and for that purpose do solemnly sworn that I am a citizen of the
United States; that I have made actual settlement upon and have cultivated and resided upon said land since the 15 day
of September 1887, to the present time; that no part of said land has been alienated, except as provided in
section 2288 of the Revised Statutes, but that I am the sole bana fide owner as an actual settler; that I will bear
true allegiance to the Government of the United States; and, further, that I have not heretofore perfected or abandoned
an entry made under the homestead laws of the United States, except E ½ SE-17=14 NR10Made A. D. 1881 to best of my
knowledge which entry was cancaled
John G. B. Nelson
I, W. H. Nelson, Clerk, of Stone County Courts do hereby certify that the above affidavit was subscribed and sworn
to before me this 2 day of February 1894
W. H. Nelson
Clerk
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