Arkansas Territory was organized on July 4, 1819, from land in the lower portion of Missouri Territory. French and Spanish immigrants had already partially settled the land, but with the creation of the Arkansas Territory there was an influx of families who moved west for new land and new opportunities. County governing bodies were established, merchants began enterprising operations, and workers of every trade came to help the Arkansas Territory flourish.
After 17 years as a territory, Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836. The Arkansas Territory Collection focuses on materials from pre-statehood Arkansas.
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Court case, John Hudgens v. Jacob Fortenberry
This is a complaint filed by Henry Cassidy acting as attorney for John Hudgens against Jacob Fortenberry.
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Penal bond for ferry operation, William Hix, Perry G. Magness, and William Harris
This is a penal bond of two hundred dollars for William Hix, Perry G. Magness, and William Harris to operate a ferry on the Current River.
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Probate, Riall Green; Letters of administration
William Hix Senior is being granted the right to administer the estate of Riall Green, deceased, after posting a $500 bond. Solomon Huitt and Walter Pool co-signed the bond. Letters of administration convey authority to an appropriate person to manage the assets and liabilities of the estate of the deceased person.
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Document, debts to William Searcy
These two documents provide lists of debts owed to William Searcy.