Seattle’s Early Donation Land Claims (historylink.org)
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Greg Lange
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7045
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This essay summarizes the original Donation Land Claims submitted in the area of future Seattle.
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John M. Pinch (1920-2004)
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On September 28, 1851, John Low and Leander (Lee) Terry, accompanied by David Denny, selected Alki Point for their Donation Land Claims.
In mid-April 1852, [Leander] Lee [Terry] abandoned his claim and returned to New York state.
Charles [Carroll Terry] took over [Leander] Lee [Terry]’s claim on May 1, 1852.
John Low probably settled on his claim on November 13, 1851.
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