REAL ESTATE: Latimer County, Oklahoma

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TYPES OF DOCUMENTS DESCRIBED:

WARRANTY DEED

A warranty deed is a document that provides the greatest amount of protection to the purchaser of property as it pledges or warrants that the owner owns the property free and clear of any outstanding liens, mortgages, or other encumbrances against it.

RELEASE OF MORTGAGE

When a mortgage is paid off, a mortgage discharge is recorded with the Registry of Deeds to clear the property's title. A discharge document is usually one page in length and issued by the lender, with a title such as “Discharge of Mortgage” or “Satisfaction of Mortgage.”

QUIT CLAIM DEED

A quitclaim deed is a legal instrument that is used to transfer interest in real property. The entity transferring its interest is called the grantor, and when the quit claim deed is properly completed and executed, it transfers any interest the grantor has in the property to a recipient, called the grantee.

RELEASE OF MORTGAGE

A release of mortgage is the removal of the lender's lien on property. When a lender releases a mortgage, the loan balance has been paid off. Local recorders of deeds maintain the real estate records and are the appropriate agencies to file mortgage releases with. The lender must complete the release of lien documents, provided by a state government, to eliminate the lender's interest in property.

PIPELINE RIGHT OF WAY / EASEMENT

A pipeline right-of-way is a piece of land with limited and specific uses that is conveyed by a right-of-way grant or easement by a current or past property owner to a pipeline company. The right-of-way in most cases is used to construct, maintain, operate, protect, inspect, maintain and/or replace one or more pipelines. The right-of-way grant (sometimes called an easement) is usually filed where deeds are filed in the county in which the pipeline is located. The right-of-way agreement (and/or easement) creates a permanent limited interest in the land. Rights-of-way vary in width.

OIL & GAS LEASE

An oil&gas lease is essentially an agreement between parties to allow a Lessee (the oil and gas company and their production crew) to have access to the property and minerals (oil and gas) on the property of the Lessor. The lease agreement is a legal contract of terms. It contains certain elements, which confirm all the terms of the agreement.

LATTIMER COUNTY, OK DOCUMENTS

Original land owner. Not a member of Fairhaven.

[[1]| BILL MCBEE OBITUARY]

Land was acquired by church member and at the time, Head Deacon, Harold Mullican beginning in 1979

[[2]| ORIGINAL WARRANTY DEED]

[[3]| ORIGINAL MORTGAGE FOR LOCATION S20 T4 R19 S2 NE]

[[4]| ORIGINAL MORTGAGE FOR LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 SE SW]

The land is then divided up between specific church members in 1980. Gregory Gaus, a member and Church Accountant is used as Notary on documents

[[5]| 1/10th TO SCOTT HOLLENBECK - LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 NE]

[[6]| 1/10th TO CHESTER STOCKMAN - LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 SE SW]

[[7]| 1/10th TO EDWARD WEIMER - LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 NE]

[[8]| 1/10th TO JOHN HALL - LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 NE]

[[9]| 1/10th TO GREG GAUS - LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 NE]

[[10]| 1/10th TO DAN DELONG - LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 NE]

[[11]| 1/10th TO BILL BEHRENS - LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 NE]

[[12]| 1/10th TO GENE YINGLING - LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 NE]

[[13]| 1/10th TO ROGER VOEGTLIN - LOCATION S17 T4 R19 S2 NE]

Wayne Dillabaugh, a Pastor from Madison, Wisconsin, who had relatives in the Fairhaven Congregation, fought a legal battle for street preaching and spanking a minor. He was put in jail for a few nights. He won the first Fairhaven Freedom Award and came to Fairhaven to be on staff.In 1981, he is found in the Latimer Oklahoma land records with a Release of Mortgage. At this time, there is no corroborating connection to Fairhaven and his land grant except that he was at Fairhaven and on staff at the time.

[[14]| WAYNE L DILLABAUGH AND RUTH DILLABUAGH LOCATION L2 S19 T4 N, R19 E]

Their property was later granted by Warranty Deed to Ray & Charlotte Benson.

[[15]| WAYNE L DILLABAUGH AND RUTH DILLABUAGH TO RAY & CHARLOTTE BENSON LOCATION L2 S19 T4 N, R19 E]

In 1983, the Stockman and the Yingling subsections were combined and 1/40th interest was then redivided amongst the remaining land holders for receipt of $10. Valerie Hollenbeck is signed as Valerie Hollenbeck. She is Notary used and was a Church Secretary. This was signed in 1983 but recorded in Latimer records in 1984.

[[16]| STOCKMAN AND YINGLING COMBINE LAND GRANT AND RE-DIVIDE REMAINS]

In May of 1984, Harold Mullican received a Release of Mortgage for the property located at S17 T4 R19 S2 SE SW.

[[17]| RELEASE OF MORTGAGE FOR S17 T4 R19 S2 SE SW]

In 1990, the first Quit Claim is recorded, also corresponding to Scott Hollenbeck's dismissal. The Quit Claim is recorded in Butler, Pennsylania, which is the church home of Wayne Dillabaugh, who had relocated there to plant a church. This dismissal is discussed under oath in the Scott Hollenbeck Mobile Billboard's Deposition [[18]|Scott Hollenbeck Mobile Billboards Deposition p.13]. In the Deposition, he never names Dillabaugh, and he states Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is also the first time that Fairhaven Church is recorded anywhere in any of the records. Quit Claim was for $1.00.

[[19]| QUIT CLAIM FOR S/2,SE/4,SW/4, SEC.17-4N-19E]

Second Quit Claim recorded from Greg Gaus to Fairhaven Church. Second time the church is mentioned on the record. Greg Gaus was church accountant for several years. Also, Valerie Hollenbeck is listed as the Notary, a church secretary and by this recording, separated/divorced from her husband Scott Hollenbeck.

[[20]| QUIT CLAIM FOR S/2,SE/4,SW/4, SEC.17-4N-19E]

Third Quit Claim recorded from Harold and Marion Mullican to Fairhaven Church. Third time the church is mentioned on the record. Additionally, the property interests are also divided to individuals Roger Voegtlin, Bill Behrens, Dan DeLong, John Hall and Edward Weimer.

[[21]| QUIT CLAIM FOR S/2,NE/4, SEC.20-4N-19E]

1990 - The first Granting of Pipeline Right of Way Grants. There are four: Edward Weimer, Roger Voegtlin, Dan DeLong, and Bill Behrens. Pipeline Right of Way Grants were given to ENCO Gas Gathering Company. All items notarized by Valerie Hollenbeck and Roger Voegtlin's was witnessed by Sandy DeLong.

[[22]| WEIMER RIGHT OF WAY FOR SE/4,NE/4,NW/4, SEC.20-4N-19E]

[[23]| BEHRENS RIGHT OF WAY FOR SE/4,NE/4,SW/4, SEC.20-4N-19E]

[[24]| DELONG RIGHT OF WAY FOR SE/4,NE/4,NW/4, SEC.20-4N-19E]

[[25]| VOEGTLIN RIGHT OF WAY FOR SE/4,NE/4,NW/4, SEC.20-4N-19E]

ENCO was a company that worked in conjunction with EXXON MOBILE. The pipeline was extremely crucial to gas exploration and production in the ARKOMA BASIN.

[[26]| TULSAWORLD ARTICLE SEPT 1990 RE ENCO PIPELINE]

[[27]| OIL & GAS JOURNAL ARTICLE FROM DECEMBER 1990 RE ENCO PIPELINE]

[[28]| ARKOMA BASIN DESCRIPTION POWER POINT]

In December of 1991, the Church was named with a Quit Claim grant for the property S2/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E to the following four people: Edward Weimer, Roger Voegtlin, John Hall, and Bill Behrens. David Rosser shows now as the Secretary and Valerie Hollenbeck continues as Notary.

[[29]| QUIT CLAIM FOR S2/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

At this time, Dan DeLong Quit Claims his property to Bill Behrens for $1.00

[[30]| QUIT CLAIM FOR S2/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

In 1992, Right of Way grants were given to H&H Star Energy Corp. from individuals: Roger Voegtlin, Edward Weimer, Bill Behrens, and Dan DeLong. Rights were granted for the sum of $10. to each individual as individuals. The church is not mentioned. This is the first time Valerie Hollenbeck signs as Notary using the name Valerie O'Hair.

[[31]| WEIMER RIGHT OF WAY GRANT TO H&H STAR ENERGY FOR PT SW/, SEC.17-4-19E]

[[32]| DELONG RIGHT OF WAY GRANT TO H&H STAR ENERGY FOR PT SW/, SEC.17-4-19E]

[[33]| BEHRENS RIGHT OF WAY GRANT TO H&H STAR ENERGY FOR PT SW/, SEC.17-4-19E]

[[34]| VOEGTLIN RIGHT OF WAY GRANT TO H&H STAR ENERGY FOR PT SW/, SEC.17-4-19E]

In 1994, the Church and individuals are listed as Grantors to Grantee [[35]| ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORP] for purposes of Surface Damage Release and Road Right of Way Agreement. Daniel W Granquist is listed as the Attorney at Law representing Fairhaven Church and Individuals: Roger Voegtlin, Bill Behrens, John Hall, Dan DeLong, Edward Weimer. Compensation was $7875. Ed Weimer was represented by his estate thru John Hall, Sr. and the Notary was Jane Brady (wife of Steve). Also appearing on this document are David W. Rosser as Church Secretary and Thomas Kelso as Church Treasurer.

[[36]| RATIFICATION FOR SURFACE DAMAGE RELEASE FOR NW4/NW4 SEC.20-4-19E]

Why was this document necessary?

[[37]| SURFACE DAMAGES ACT - OKLAHOMA BAR]

In 1995, there were more Quit Claims. A reorganization of ownership. The Church is mentioned as a Grantor and David Rosser as it's representative. Jane Brady is the Notary. The final Quit Claim installs Steve Damron as an individual Grantee.

[[38]| QUIT CLAIM FROM GRANTORS DELONG, DAN, ETAL TO ROGER VOEGTLIN FOR NW/SE/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[39]| QUIT CLAIM FROM GRANTORS DELONG, DAN, ETAL TO FAIRHAVEN CHURCH FOR SW/SW; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[40]| QUIT CLAIM FROM GRANTORS DELONG, DAN, ETAL TO JOHN HALL FOR S2/SE/SW; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[41]| QUIT CLAIM FROM GRANTORS DELONG, DAN, ETAL TO BILL BEHRENS FOR NE/SE/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[42]| QUIT CLAIM FROM GRANTORS DELONG, DAN, ETAL TO STEVE DAMRON FOR NW/NW/SE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

In late 1999/ early 2000, Roger Voegtlin as an Individual gave [[43]| Duke Energy Field Services] a PIPELINE RIGHT OF WAY GRANT. Steve Damron stood in for Bill Behrens and Valerie O'Hair was Notary.

[[44]| PIPELINE RIGHT OF WAY GRANT to DUKE ENERGY for PT NW/NW; SEC 20-4N-19E]

In September 2002, Bill and Marly Behrens QUIT CLAIM to FAIRHAVEN CHURCH their parcel at S2/NE/, SEC. 20-4-19. It was notarized in Pennsylvania and they received $5800.

[[45]| QUIT CLAIM from BILL and MARLY BEHRENS for S2/NE/, SEC. 20-4-19]

A search on just the legal descriptions of the land found this item. It is an Oil and Gas Lease, but not for Fairhaven. It is for property owned by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. It is important because it shows the valuation of Oil & Gas leases in the area in 2003.

[[46]| OIL & GAS LEASE BILLY GRAHAM EVANG ASSOCIATION with Lessor UNIT PETROLEUM COMPANY for SW2/SE/SW, SEC. 4-TOWNSHIP 6N-RANGE 21E]

In September 2003, Clara Weimer (wife of Edward and mother-in-law to John Hall, Sr.) QUIT CLAIM a Family Transfer to John Hall, Sr. for parcel S2/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E.

[[47]| QUIT CLAIM from CLARA WEIMER to JOHN HALL, SR. for S2/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

In 2004, a lot of people were added through Warranty Deeds. The first couple recorded to be added was Don and Debbie Whitecar, Roger's daughter and son-in-law. Also added are the Damron's (Steve and Rebecca), Roger's other son-in-law and daughter. Additionally added at this time are the Armacost's (Dan and Jennifer). The church, Roger and Sharon Voegtlin and John Hall, Sr. with wife Darlene are also listed. The Damrons, Armacosts and Whitecars are not listed on paperwork previous to this. Steve Damron is listed previously as an individual and was used to stand in for Bill Behrens previously. This marks the first time all deeds are recorded with church name and Grantors as 'couples'. Previous to this, items were mostly completed by men as individuals and wives were not listed. Notary for all was Valerie O'Hair.

[[48]| WARRANTY DEED to DON & DEBBIE WHITECAR for SW; SEC 17-4N-19E]

[[49]| WARRANTY DEED to FAIRHAVEN CHURCH for S2/SW; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[50]| WARRANTY DEED to DAN & JENNIFER ARMACOST for S2/SE/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[51]| WARRANTY DEED to JOHN HALL, SR & DARLENE for N2/N2/NW; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[52]| WARRANTY DEED to ROGER & SHARON VOEGTLIN for N2/S2/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[53]| WARRANTY DEED to STEVE & REBECCA DAMRON for N2/NW/SE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

In 2015, from Teton, Idaho, Roger and Sharon Voegtlin granted a WARRANTY DEED to CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH in Illinois, which is pastored by Fairhaven college graduate Courtney Lewis. The Land granted, according to the deed, amounts to about 43 acres.

[[54]| WARRANTY DEED to CORNERSTONE IND BAPTIST for N2/S2/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

In December 2017, CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH (Courtney Lewis and his church Trustees) granted a WARRANTY DEED to Fairhaven Baptist Church. The Land granted, according to the deed, amounts to about 43 acres. It is described as the following: N2/S2/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E. Notary was Larissa L. Parrish

[[55]| WARRANTY DEED to CORNERSTONE IND BAPTIST for N2/S2/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

Although recorded in the Latimer books later, these transactions actually came prior to in November 2017. The John Hall, SRs land grant is registered as about 77 acres. The Damron land grant is registered as about 30 acres. The Armacost land grant is registered as about 20 acres.

[[56]| WARRANTY DEED from JOHN HALL SR & DARLENE to FAIRHAVEN CHURCH for N2/N2/NW; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[57]| WARRANTY DEED from STEVE & REBECCA DAMRON to FAIRHAVEN CHURCH for N2/NW/SE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

[[58]| WARRANTY DEED from DAN & JENNIFER ARMACOST to FAIRHAVEN CHURCH for S2/SE/NE; SEC 20-4N-19E]

On March 1, 2018, a Warranty Deed was recorded with FAIRHAVEN CHURCH as the GRANTOR to GRANTEES FRED JAMES JR & wife, MARY of Wilburton, Oklahoma. Appearing on this deed is Derek Edwards as a church Trustee and the Notary is Jennifer Armacost. Jeff Voegtlin is also listed as a trustee.

[[59]| WARRANTY DEED from FAIRHAVEN CHURCH to FRED JAMES JR & wife, MARY]

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