Document dated March 23, 1852 by H. Johnson, Somers Town Clerk certifying that all the properties above appear from the last assessment roll. |
The Mystery of Town of Somers School District #4
There are only two known documents that describe theTown of Somers School District #4. This district has been a mystery until these documents were donated in 2018.
1. The above list of properties in this school district and which Section they are located.
2. A contract dated 1851 for the construction of a new schoolhouse is District #4. See this blog to view a copy.
After viewing the 1861 Town of Somers map, all the people listed in this school district live in parcels in sections surrounding the Bullamore Forks School District #8. The 1861 map shows Bullamore School. However, it is believed that the first Bullamore Forks schoolhouse was constructed by James Petrie in 1850 which would conflict with District #4 documentation.
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