The foreclosure record clarifies that Thomas had a contract interest in the Harlan County land, not necessarily clear title.
Source file
1898 Harlan County Foreclosure
Mechanic's-lien foreclosure record concerning Thomas N. Simpson's contract interest in Harlan County land.
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Source Citation
Harlan County, Nebraska, District Court, Complete Record, Book N, pp. 402-405, Albert Cross and Alexander Johnston, partners as Cross & Johnston, v. Thomas N. Simpson et al., mechanic's-lien foreclosure and sheriff's sale, decree dated 30 November 1897, sale held 31 January 1898, sale confirmed 16 March 1898, concerning Thomas N. Simpson's interest in the NE 1/4 of section 30, township 4 north, range 17 west, Harlan County, Nebraska; "Harlan, Nebraska, United States records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1L-V941-2?view=explore : accessed 28 May 2026), images 404-407 of 683; Harlan County Courthouse, Image Group Number 105201098.