Ottoman 1907 Land Deed Vineyard in Amasya Merzifon Title Armenian Citizens Armenia Muslim

Ottoman Vineyard Title Deed of Makruhi, Wife of Kasparyan Hacı Bogos – Merzifon, Amasya, 1907

Description:

This original Ottoman Turkish title deed records a vineyard property in the Şekerpare area of Hoca Süleyman Mahallesi, Merzifon, in Amasya Province. Dated 20 Kanun-ı Evvel 1322 (2 January 1907), the document records the transfer of the property from Halil Uzun Mehmed Ali, a farrier by profession, to Makruhi, wife of Kasparyan Hacı Bogos, who resided in Cami-i Atik Mahallesi. The deed provides a valuable record of property ownership and transfer in Merzifon during the final years of the Ottoman Empire.

The property is identified as a vineyard, and its land classification refers to the Çelebi Sultan Foundation. The deed records a property value of 5,000 kuruş and a sale price of the same amount, indicating that the transaction was recorded at the stated valuation. The boundaries section includes Armenian names, including Karabet, providing additional evidence of the area's diverse population and the presence of Armenian residents within the local property network.

Merzifon was historically known for its viticulture and wine production. The Şekerpare area became associated with the region's renowned grapes and wine, and the name Şekerpare was later used for a well-known local wine. Historical accounts describe the quality of wine produced from Şekerpare grapes, while local histories also record the importance of vineyards and wine-making to Merzifon's economy. 

This deed is particularly significant for the study of Armenian heritage in Merzifon. It documents a property transaction between a seller identified by a Muslim name and an Armenian buyer, while also preserving the names of neighbouring property holders. Such records offer valuable insights into property ownership, commercial transactions and the relationships between different communities in Ottoman towns.

For collectors of Ottoman documents, Armenian history and the history of viticulture in Anatolia, this title deed is a compelling historical artefact. Its connection to the Şekerpare vineyard area, the recorded sale to Makruhi, wife of Kasparyan Hacı Bogos, and its official stamps and seals make it a valuable primary source for exploring Merzifon's multicultural past and its long-standing wine-making tradition.

Key Features:

• Title: Ottoman Vineyard Title Deed – Şekerpare, Merzifon, Amasya

• Document Type: Ottoman Property Title Deed

• Property Type: Vineyard

• Location: Şekerpare area, Hoca Süleyman Mahallesi, Merzifon, Amasya, Ottoman Empire

• Original Owner: Halil Uzun Mehmed Ali, farrier

• Subsequent Owner: Makruhi, wife of Kasparyan Hacı Bogos, of Cami-i Atik Mahallesi

• Property Classification: Land belonging to the Çelebi Sultan Foundation

• Recorded Value: 5,000 kuruş

• Sale Price: 5,000 kuruş

• Transfer: Property transferred from the original owner to the subsequent owner

• Names in Boundary Records: Includes Armenian names, including Karabet

• Date: 20 Kanun-ı Evvel 1322 (2 January 1907)

• Language: Ottoman Turkish

• Documentary Features: Official stamps and seals

• Historical Significance: Documents property transfer, Armenian property ownership and the vineyard culture of Merzifon during the late Ottoman period

• Collectible Significance: An important historical document for collectors of Ottoman land records, Armenian heritage, Merzifon history and Anatolian viticulture