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Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
  • Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece
Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece

Ottoman 1910 Land Deed Field in Adana Title Armenian Greek Citizens Armenia Greece

$120.00

Ottoman Field Title Deed from Adana – Döşeme Quarter (1910)

Description:

This Ottoman Turkish title deed records an agricultural field located in Döşeme Mahallesi of Adana. The document is dated 27 Ağustos 1326 (Rumi), corresponding to 9 September 1910 (Gregorian), and reflects a formally structured partial sale within a multi-share ownership framework.

The boundaries of the field are described as follows: to the east a road, to the west “Nikonola?” (reading uncertain due to the difficulty of Ottoman rika handwriting), to the north Kirkor, and to the south Hancıyan. These detailed boundary descriptions situate the property within a clearly defined local landscape, while also illustrating the challenges of interpreting handwritten Ottoman records.

The total size of the field is recorded as 4 dönüms, 3 evleks, and 159 zira, demonstrating the continued use of traditional Ottoman land measurement systems. Ownership is divided into 52 shares: 16 shares belonging to Petrus Efendi (Ottoman citizen), 20 shares to Hrilus Efendi (Greek citizen), and 16 shares to Kalyubi Hatun, the sister of Hrilus Efendi.

For the purpose of selling part of the property, all relevant parties or their legal representatives were present. Petrus Efendi was represented by his attorney Hocaoğlu Dimitri Efendi, officially appointed through the Adana Sharia Court. Kalyubi Hatun was represented by her son and proxy Aleksander Barbur Efendi, while Hrilus Efendi himself was present in person.

A portion of the field measuring 204 zira was definitively sold to Çavar? Hatun, daughter of Artin, an Armenian Ottoman citizen, for a total price of 1000 kuruş. The reading of the name “Çavar?” remains uncertain due to the difficulty of Ottoman rika handwriting. The document clearly demonstrates the formal legal procedures governing shared property transactions, including representation, consent of all shareholders, and precise measurement of the transferred portion.

The deed bears numerous revenue stamps and official seals, as well as original signatures, including those of Greek citizens involved in the transaction. Additional official annotations on the reverse confirm that the property carried no outstanding debts and that the document was processed and forwarded through the appropriate administrative offices.

Beyond its legal content, this document provides a vivid reflection of the multicultural social structure of the late Ottoman Empire. It records a shared property involving Ottoman Christian and Armenian citizens alongside a Greek national, illustrating the interconnected nature of land ownership and legal systems. Furthermore, the active roles of Kalyubi Hatun and Çavar Hatun highlight the recognized legal rights of women in property ownership, sale, and representation during this period.

For collectors, this is a particularly valuable and layered piece. It combines detailed cadastral data, multi-ethnic ownership, cross-border legal participation, and gender-inclusive property rights within a single document, making it highly desirable for those interested in Adana history and late Ottoman social structure.

Key Features:

• Type: Ottoman field title deed

• Date: 27 Ağustos 1326 (Rumi) / 9 September 1910

• Location: Adana, Döşeme Mahallesi

• Language: Ottoman Turkish

• Property Type: Agricultural field

• Property Size (Mikdar): 4 dönüm, 3 evlek, 159 zira

• Ownership Structure: 52 shares total

• Share Distribution: 16 shares – Petrus Efendi (Ottoman citizen); 20 shares – Hrilus Efendi (Greek citizen); 16 shares – Kalyubi Hatun

• Boundaries (Hudud): East – road; West – “Nikonola?” (uncertain reading due to Ottoman rika handwriting); North – Kirkor; South – Hancıyan

• Sale Portion: 204 zira transferred

• Buyer: Çavar? Hatun, daughter of Artin (Armenian Ottoman citizen; name reading uncertain due to rika script)

• Sale Price: 1000 kuruş

• Legal Representation: Authorized representatives present via Adana Sharia Court

• Physical Features: Numerous revenue stamps, official seals, and original signatures (including Greek signatories)

• Archival Notes: Reverse includes official confirmations of no outstanding debt and administrative processing

• Historical Context: Multi-ethnic land ownership and legal practices in late Ottoman Adana

• Collectible Significance: Strong relevance for collectors of Adana history, Ottoman land records, and non-Muslim community documentation

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