1861 Summit County Ohio WARRANTY DEED Civil War Era Akron Land Document w/ Seal

Original 1861 Civil War–Era Warranty Deed – Summit County, Ohio

Offered here is an authentic 19th-century warranty deed executed April 2, 1861, in Summit County, Ohio (Akron / Portage Township area). This document predates the Civil War by only days and represents a genuine piece of early Ohio land and legal history.

Details:

• Dated: April 2, 1861

• Recorded: June 18, 1863

• Location: Summit County, Ohio

• Parties: Charles & Julia A. Brown to Florence Welton

• Official Recorder notation present

• Original county recording reference (Vol. 46, Page 247)

• Embossed seal present

• Multi-page legal format with full property description

This deed includes detailed tract/lot language and original handwritten signatures. The presence of both husband and wife signatures adds historical interest, as does the formal warranty language typical of mid-19th-century conveyances.

Condition:
Fold lines consistent with age. Some light toning and minor edge wear. Ink remains legible and strong. No major tears or repairs noted. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.

This is a desirable piece for:

• Ohio collectors

• Summit County / Akron historians

• Genealogists

• Civil War–era document collectors

• Legal history enthusiasts

Guaranteed original and authentic.

Will be shipped flat and well protected.