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1876 Charleston SC Fire Insurance Policy Virginia State John H Steinmeyer Signed For Sale

1876 Charleston SC Fire Insurance Policy Virginia State John H Steinmeyer Signed
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1876 Charleston SC Fire Insurance Policy Virginia State John H Steinmeyer Signed:
$99.77

1876 Charleston SC Fire Insurance Policy Virginia State Co John H Steinmeyer Signed

Approximately 14" by 17"

Unfolded.

This specific policy (No. 82) was issued to John H. Steinmeyer in the amount of $1,500 to insure two frame, shingle-roof houses located on Gadsden Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The policy was executed on July 18th, 1876, and remained in effect until July 18th, 1877.

Document Details & Provenance
  • Insured Party: John H. Steinmeyer (A prominent Charleston name associated with historical local properties and lumber mills).

  • Insured Property Location: Gadsden Street, Charleston, S.C. (Specifically covers a two-story frame dwelling and a one-and-two-story frame dwelling next North of the first).

  • Date Executed: July 18, 1876

  • Issuing Company: Virginia State Insurance Company (Richmond, VA)

  • Authorized Local Agency: Countersigned and stamped by the local agent at the Charleston, S.C. branch.

  • Signatures: Features clear, bold period signatures of the company's President (D. J. Bacon), Secretary, and the local Charleston Agent (J. L. Honour).

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