Ottoman 1921 Land Deed Agricultural Land in Amasya Balıklı Muslim Citizen Title Deed

Ottoman Deed – Agricultural Land in Balıklı Village (Amasya), 1921

Description:
This original Ottoman deed, dated March 1337 (March 1921), documents the ownership of a partitioned agricultural field (müfrez tarla) located in Balıklı Village, Gümüş Hacı Köy district, Amasya.

The land originally belonged to Saniye Hatun, daughter of Deli Ahmed and wife of Semerci Oğlu Osman. Following her death in 1324 (1908), the property passed to her son Ahmed Ağa’s daughter Hafsa and grandson İbrahim. By mutual agreement, the land was transferred solely to İbrahim.

The deed is valued at 250 kuruş, and contains official Ottoman stamps and seals, adding to its authenticity and historical importance.

Key Features:

• Date: March 1337 (March 1921)

• Region: Balıklı Village, Gümüş Hacı Köy district, Amasya

• Type: Partitioned agricultural land deed (müfrez tarla)

• Original Owner: Saniye Hatun (daughter of Deli Ahmed, wife of Semerci Oğlu Osman)

• Inheritance: Transferred after her death (1324/1908) to Hafsa and İbrahim; later consolidated solely under İbrahim

• Boundaries:

  • East (Şarken): Road (Tarik)

  • West (Garben): Sağır Oğlu

  • South (Cenuben): Brother Ahmed’s partitioned field

  • North (Şimalen): Sister Safiye’s partitioned field

• Size: 1 dönüm-i atik, 9 evlek, 19 arşun-ı cedid

• Value: 250 kuruş

• Condition: Includes Ottoman fiscal stamps and seals

• Historical Context: A rare Ottoman deed reflecting inheritance and property transfer practices in late Ottoman Amasya, shortly before the end of the Empire.