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Recensement des Illinois, 1732

published by Matthew L. Helm on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 07:24

The census covers Kaskaskia, Fort de Chartres, Cahokia, Illinois. The artifact can be used to determine the number of individuals who lived in each of the identified geographical areas. It can also be used to give context about the area where the individuals lived including the type of structures and agriculture present. The transcription of the census found in the Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly provides names that can be used to identify families who lived in the area.

Recensement General des Habitations et Habitans de la Colonie de La Louisianne Ainsy Quils Se Sont Nommes au Premier Janvier 1726

published by Matthew L. Helm on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 21:33

The census covers the colony of Louisiana, including the Illinois country. The artifact can be used to determine the number of individuals who lived in each of the identified geographical areas. The census includes the heads of household by name, as well as whether the person was married and how many children they had. It can also be used to give context about the area where the individuals lived including the type of structures and agriculture present.

Memoire Concernant les Pays des Illinois, 1723

published by Matthew L. Helm on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 21:21

The census was taken to count the population who lived within the territory assigned to the French Company of the Indies. The artifact can be used to determine the number of individuals who lived in each of the identified geographical areas. It can also be used to give context about the area where the individuals lived including the type of structures and agriculture present.

The Definitive Treaty of Peace and Friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain. Concluded at Paris, the 10th Day of February 1763. To which, The King of Portugal acceded on the same Day

published by Matthew L. Helm on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 14:25
In the Name of the Most Holy and Undivided Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. So be it.Be it known to all those whom it shall, or may, in any manner, belong,It has pleased the Most High to diffuse the spirit of union and concord among the Princes, whose divisions had spread troubles in the four parts of the world, and to inspire them with the inclination to cause the comforts of peace to succeed to the misfortunes of a long and bloody war, which having arisen between England and France during the reign of the Most Serene and Most Potent Prince, George the Second, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, of glorious memory, continued under the reign of the Most Serene and Most Potent Prince, George the Third, his successor, and, in its progress, communicated itself to Spain and Portugal: Consequently, the Most Serene and Most Potent Prince, George the Third, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, Duke of

An Act regulating the grants of land appropriated for Military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren, for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen, 1796

published by Matthew L. Helm on Sun, 02/10/2013 - 17:22

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Surveyor General be, and he is hereby required, to cause to be surveyed, the tract of land beginning at the northwest corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the westernboundary of the said ranges;thence due west to the main branch of the Scioto river;thence up the main branch of the said river, to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;thence along the said boundary line, to the Tuscaroras branch of the Muskingum river, at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence;thence up the said river, to the point, where a line, run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river;thence along the line so run to the place of beginning;and shall cause the said tracts to be divided into townships of five miles square, by running, marking and numbering the exterior lines of the said townships, and marking corners in the said lines, at the distance of two and one half miles from each other, in the manner directed by the act, intituled "An act providing for the sales of the lands of the United States, in the territory northwest of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river;" and that the lands above described, except the salt springs therein, and the same quantities of land adjacent thereto, as are directed to be reserved with the salt springs, in the said recited act, and such tracts within the boundaries of the same, as have been heretofore appropriated by Congress, be, and they are hereby, set apart and reserved for the purposes herein after mentioned.

Contract Between the American Inhabitants and Tardiveau, 1787

published by Matthew L. Helm on Sun, 01/13/2013 - 18:52

Know all men by these presents that the French inhabitants of the villages of Kaskaskia and Prairie du Rocher, and their dependencies, have appointed Barthelemi Tardiveau, Esq., their agent at Congress for the purpose of claiming and obtaining for them the confirmation of their ancient rights and also other grants of land in this country of the Illinois;and that we the aforesaid inhabitants of the villages of Kaskaskia and Prairie du Rocher, and their dependencies, promise and bind ourselves, jointly and severally, as well in our names as in behalf of our male children and other persons whom we may represent, to cede, leave, and abandon in full propriety, to the said Barthelemi Tardiveau, his heirs or assigns, the tenth part of all the lands which he shall cause to be confirmed or be conceded in our favor, as a compensation for his trouble and pain, traveling expenses and other expenses;on condition that, if he does not obtain anything, he shall have no right to demand anything from us for his said expenses, troubles, and cares. It is understood that the said Barthelemi Tardiveau shall not be able to take the tenth part of the lands, which is granted him for his pay, from the tracts already occupied or which shall belong to individuals, but that the said tenth part shall be given him by the inhabitants in one or two tracts within the general concession which he shall obtain;provided, nevertheless, that the said or the two said tracts be about equal in area, and in situation similar to the rest of the land thus obtained. In witness whereof we the magistrates and other inhabitants of the villages of Kaskaskia and Prairie du Rocher, and their dependencies, have signed the present agreement and placed thereon the seal of the Court.

Resolution Directing Survey, 1789

published by Matthew L. Helm on Tue, 01/01/2013 - 22:53

Resolutions

1. RESOLVED, That the Survey directed by Congress in their act of June the sixth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight, be made and returned to the Secretary of the Treasury without delay;and that the President of the United States be requested to appoint a fit person to complete the same, who shall be allowed five dollars per day whilst actually employed in the said service, with the expenses

An Act providing for the Sale of the Lands of the United States, in the territory northwest of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river, 1796

published by Matthew L. Helm on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 21:08

Statute I, CHAP. XXIX—An Act providing for the Sale of the Lands of the United States, in the territory northwest of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That a Surveyor General shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to engage a sufficient number of skilful surveyors, as his deputies;whom he shall cause, without delay, to survey and mark the unascertained outlines of the lands lying northwest of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of the river Kentucky, in which the titles of the Indian tribes have been extinguished, and to divide the same in the manner herein after directed;he shall have authority to frame regulations and instructions for the government of his deputies;

Whereas a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America and the tribes of Indians ... [Philadelphia : s.n., 1795]

published by Matthew L. Helm on Fri, 12/28/2012 - 22:29

George Washington President of the United States

To all to whom these Presents shall come -- Greeting

Whereas a Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States of America and the Tribes of Indians called the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanees, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pattawatimas, Miamis, Eel Rivers, Weas, Kickapoos, Piankeshaws, and Kaskaskias was made and concluded on the Third day of August one thousand seven hundred and ninety five

 

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