
Ottoman 1907 Land Deed Vineyard in Adana Tarsus Title Deed Police Sheikh Greek
Ottoman Tapu (Deed) – Vineyard in Zincirli Village, Tarsus (1907)
Description:
This Ottoman vineyard deed, dated 21 Teşrinievvel 1323 AH (3 November 1907 CE), originates from Zincirli Village, Tarsus District, Adana Sanjak. The vineyard spans 1 kıta, 9 dönüm, and 2 evlek
Originally owned by Police Mehmed Haşim Efendi, an Ottoman citizen, and his mother Meryem Hanım, the property was sold for 99 kuruş to Mustafa bin Hüseyin, a resident of Kasab Bekir Mahallesi.
The deed is preserved with numerous official seals, though the paper shows signs of age including small tears and yellowing, adding to its authenticity and historical character. This document provides a vivid example of landownership, vineyard cultivation, and local transactions in early 20th-century Tarsus.
Key Features:
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Date: 21 Teşrinievvel 1323 AH (3 November 1907 CE)
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Location: Zincirli Village, Tarsus District, Adana Sanjak
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Type: Vineyard (Bağ)
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Size: 1 kıta, 9 dönüm, 2 evlek
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Boundaries (Hudud): East: Hadice, daughter of Şeyh (Sheikh) İsmail; North: Sheikh İsmail's son Ali; West: Hristo (Greek name) South: Hayrullah Musa
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Owner: Polis Mehmed Haşim Efendi and Meryem Hanım (Ottoman citizens)
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Buyer: Mustafa bin Hüseyin (Ottoman citizen)
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Sale Price: 99 kuruş
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Paper/Condition: Original Ottoman paper with numerous official seals; small tears and yellowing
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Language: Ottoman Turkish
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Cultural Significance: Illustrates vineyard ownership and rural property transactions in early 20th-century Tarsus