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02/27/2025 08:48:21 AM 4582708 Recording Fee $304.50 Page 1 of 2 Quit Claim Deed Island County Washington RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: Douglas Steven Shroyer 8406 6th Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98117 QUITCLAIM DEED State of Washington, County of Island THIS QUITCLAIM DEED, executed this 26th day of February, 2025, by DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, an unmarried individual, as Grantor, successor in interest to U.S. Land Patent No. 129, issued December 9, 1864, to DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, an unmarried individual, as Grantee. WHEREAS, the Grantor asserts and claims lawful title as the sole successor in interest to the original grantee, Amos Phinney and Company, under U.S. Land Patent No. 129, issued by the United States of America on December 9, 1864, vesting fee simple title as confirmed by Bagnell v. Broderick, 209 U.S. 393 (1908), which holds that a patent conveys the full legal title upon issuance; and WHEREAS, said patent constitutes the highest evidence of title, conclusive against the United States and all subsequent claimants under junior patents or titles, as established in U.S. v. Stone, 69 U.S. (2 Wall.) 525 (1864); and WHEREAS, the Grantor seeks to clear, confirm, and perfect said title by this instrument, resolving any clouds, ambiguities, or defects in the chain of title arising from the passage of time since the patent's issuance, without intent to sell, convey, or transfer ownership to any other party; NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantor, for no monetary consideration or other valuable exchange, but solely to clear and perfect title as successor to the aforesaid patent, does hereby REMISE, RELEASE, AND QUITCLAIM unto the Grantee all right, title, claim, and interest in and to the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington: Page 1 of 2 4582708 Page 2 of 2 02/27/2025 08:48:21 AM Island County, WA The Government Lots numbered One (1), Two (2), Three (3), and Four (4); the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E1/2 SW1/4); the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 SE1/4); the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW1/4 NW1/4); and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW1/4 SW1/4), all in Section Thirty-Three (33); Government Lot numbered One (1) and the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2 NE1/4) of Section Thirty-Two (32); Government Lots numbered One (1) and Two (2) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 SW1/4) of Section Twenty-Nine (29); all in Township Thirty North (T30N), Range Three East (R3E), Willamette Meridian, containing 577.70 acres, more or less, according to the original survey approved by the United States General Land Office. TOGETHER WITH all tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining, as vested by said patent and immune from collateral attack per Collins v. Bartlett, 44 Cal. 371 (1872), and related authorities. This Quitclaim Deed is executed solely to affirm and perfect the Grantor's title as Grantee under the federal patent, qualifying for exemption from the real estate excise tax pursuant to WAC 458-61A-215(1), as no consideration passes and no addition to title occurs beyond the Grantor/Grantee herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed on the date first above written. Dated: February 26, 2025 Paylas Star DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, Grantor STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF KING --- On this 26th day of February, 2025, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. John & Hicks ICK'S Notary Public Printed Name: JOHN S. HICKS My Commission Expires: 2/26/25 JOHN TAR E8 COM 194569 STAT PUBLIC 9-01-25 HINGTON OF WASH Page 2 of 2

RECORDING REQUESTED BY: Douglas Steven Shroyer RETURN TO: Douglas Steven Shroyer 8406 6th Ave. Northwest Seattle, WA 98117 02/24/2025 02:49:54 PM 4582592 Recording Fee $304.50 Page 1 of 2 Notice Island County Washington NOTICE OF DEED THIS QUITCLAIM DEED OF ASSIGNMENT is made this 23th day of February, 2025, by Douglas Steven Shroyer, as Grantor, being the successor in interest to the U.S. Land Patent, Document No. 129, dated December 9, 1864, to Douglas Steven Shroyer, as Grantee, for the purpose of confirming sole title and extinguishing all prior claims to the property described herein. The Grantor, Douglas Steven Shroyer, as the successor in interest to the U.S. Land Patent, Document No. 129, dated December 9, 1864, hereby REMISES, RELEASES, and QUITCLAIMS unto Douglas Steven Shroyer, the Grantee, all right, title, and interest in and to the following described real property, including any and all claims, or their successors, heirs, or assigns, thereby confirming the Grantee as the sole holder of title to said property, situate in the County of Island, State of Washington: The Government Lots numbered One, Two, Three, and Four; the East Half of the Southwest Quarter; the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, all in Section Thirty-Three; Government Lot numbered One and the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section Thirty-Two; Government Lots numbered One and Two and the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section Twenty-Nine, all in Township Thirty North, Range Three East, Willamette Meridian, containing a total of 577.70 acres. Situated in Island County, State of Washington. Dated: February 23, 2025 Douglas Steven Shroyer, Grantor Page 1 of 2 4582592 Page 2 of 2 02/24/2025 02:49:54 PM Island County, WA Washington State 1 :SS. King County 1 On this 23th day of February, 2025, before me, the undersigned Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared Douglas Steven Shroyer, known to me, or who produced satisfactory evidence that he is the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and who duly acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Purpose of jurat is for the oath and identification only and cannot be used to indicate entry into any foreign jurisdiction. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. John &. Hucks C (Notary Public) My Commission Expires: 09-01-25 S HICKS ON OTARS COM 194569 PUBLIC STATE 9-01-25 INGTON OF WASH Page 2 of 2

02/27/2025 08:56:36 AM 4582709 Recording Fee $304 50 Page 1 of 2 Notice Island County Washington RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: Douglas Steven Shroyer 8406 6th Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98117 NOTICE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, DELIVERY, AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEED On this 26th day of February, 2025, I, DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, did receive delivery of a certified copy of my Quitclaim Deed, Recording No. 4582708 _ recorded with the Island County Recorder's Office, State of Washington, the official repository of real property and land documents. I hereby declare and affirm that I have lawfully accepted delivery and ownership of said Quitclaim Deed, thereby perfecting my title to the real property described therein, without intent to grant, assign, sell, or exchange any right, title, or interest in said deed or property to any person other than myself, DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, sole owner. The real property referenced herein is described as follows: The Government Lots numbered One (1), Two (2), Three (3), and Four (4); the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E1/2 SW1/4); the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 SE1/4); the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW1/4 NW1/4); and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW1/4 SW1/4), all in Section Thirty-Three (33); Government Lot numbered One (1) and the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2 NE1/4) of Section Thirty-Two (32); Government Lots numbered One (1) and Two (2) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 SW1/4) of Section Twenty-Nine (29), all in Township Thirty North (T30N), Range Three East (R3E), Willamette Meridian, containing 577.70 acres, more or less, according to the original survey approved by the United States General Land Office, situate in Island County, State of Washington. EXCEPTIONS AND DECLARATIONS: 1. This acceptance excepts any public contract infringing upon the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant landowners, as such infringements are declared null and void under the sovereign, unalienable rights protected by the Constitution of the United States (1787), as amended by the Bill of Rights (1791), including the 4th, 5th, 9th, and 10th Amendments. 2. This acceptance includes any private contracts benefiting the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant landowners, as consistent with common law principles. GRANTOR AND GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Dated: February 26, 2025 Douglas Steven Shroyer, Grantor and Grantee Page 1 of 2 4582709 Page 2 of 2 02/27/2025 08:56:36 AM Island County, WA WITNESSETH: The undersigned witnesses, having observed the execution of this instrument by DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, affix their signatures hereto: Dated: February 26, 2025 ELIZABETH SCHERMER Witness 1 - Printed Name Witness 1 - Signature Dated: February 26, 2025 IRENE INGALLS June Ingall Witness 2 - Printed Name Witness 2 - Signature STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF KING ) On this 26th day of February, 2025, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument as Grantor and Grantee, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. On the same day, personally appeared ELIZABETH SCHERMER and IRENE INGALLS, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons who, as witnesses, subscribed their names to the foregoing instrument, and each acknowledged that they witnessed the execution thereof by DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. John &. Hacks V S HICKS JOH OTARY PIRES WOO 194569 PUBLIC STATE 9-01-25 INGTON E OF WASH ( Notary Public Printed Name: JOHN S. HICKS My Commission Expires: 09-01-25 Page 2 of 2

04/01/2025 08:40:57 AM 4583915 Recording Fee $306 50 Page 1 of 3 Declaration Island County Washington RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER 8406 6th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117 DECLARATION OF GRANTEE'S/ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE AND CLAIM OF "FOREVER" BENEFIT OF ORIGINAL LAND GRANT/PATENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, do hereby certify and declare that i hold, in Fee Simple/Allodium, the below described land. I accept and claim the "forever" benefit of the Land Grant/Patent that granted all incidents of ownership held by the Grantor to AMOS PHINNEY AND COMPANY the original grantee, his heirs and assigns forever, being United States Land Grant/Patent Account Number 129, dated December 9, 1864 and any applicable application and certificate numbers. This declaration serves as notice of my rights under the original patent in the chain of title. This is formal notice that the Grant has been acknowledged, delivered, and accepted, only as it pertains to the land described herein and that I have taken possession lawfully, as assignee in the chain of title from the original Land Grant/Patent, and do occupy the land. 1) THE CHARACTER OF SAID PROPERTY SO CLAIMED BY PATENT, and legally described and referenced under Grant/Patent listed above is: The Government Lots numbered One (1), Two (2), Three (3), and Four (4); the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E1/2 SW1/4); the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 SE1/4); the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW1/4 NW1/4); and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW1/4 SW1/4), all in Section Thirty-Three (33); Government Lot numbered One (1) and the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W1/2 NE1/4) of Section Thirty-Two (32); Government Lots numbered One (1) and Two (2) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 SW1/4) of Section Twenty-Nine (29), all in Township Thirty North (T30N), Range Three East (R3E), Willamette Meridian, containing 577.70 acres, more or less, according to the original survey approved by the United States General Land Office. The above land description is excepting any public contracts that may infringe on the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant land owners. This description is also excepting infringement on the sovereign rights of the Grantee as a matter of principle under common law. Any such infringement of sovereign unalienable rights as protected by the Constitution of the United States of America, c. 1787, as amended by the first ten Amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, c. 1791, is declared excluded, null and void. Page 1 of 4 : 4583915 Page 2 of 4 04/01/2025 08:40:57 AM Island County, WA The above land description is accepting any private contracts that may benefit the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant land owners. This is notice of my Preemptive Right to possess my land pursuant to the Declaration of Independence [1776], Law of Nations, Treaty of Peace with Great Britain [8 Stat. 80], known as the Treaty of Paris [1793], An Act of Congress [3 Stat. 566, April 24, 1824], The Oregon Treaty [9 Stat. 869, June 15, 1846], The Homestead Act [12 Stat. 392, 1862], and 43 USC sections 57, 59 and 83. The Grantee/Assignee is mandated, pursuant to Article VI, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Article IV, Section 1, Clauses 1 and 2; Section 2, Clauses 1, 2; Section 4; the 4th, 7th, 9th and 10th Amendments [United States Constitution 1781-91], and numerous legislated positive laws, to accept and acknowledge the grant by the original Land Grant/Patent to the original grantee of title in Fee Simple/Allodium, by taking delivery, taking possession, occupying and accepting title in the chain of title from the original grantee of title. Land Grant/Patent Assignee accepts said title as Perfect Title. This is my formal Declaration that this process is lawfully executed and completed, being effective, nunc pro tunc, from June 28, 1930. This is the only lawful method that Perfect Title can be held in my name. Nothing passes a perfect title to public lands ... but a patent. See Wilcox v. Jackson, 13 U.S. (13 Pet.) 498, 10 L.Ed. 264. All questions of fact decided by the General Land Office are binding everywhere, and injunctions and mandamus proceedings will not lie against it. See Litchfield v. The Register, 9 U.S. (Wall.) 575, 19 L. Ed. 681. This document is instructed to be attached to all deeds and/or conveyances in the name of the above party and to never be separated from them. The required recording of this document, in a manner known as nunc pro tunc is mandated, and endorsed by United States Positive Supreme Law and cited by case history in this document. The notice and effect of a Land Patent or Grant of Public Land is a Public Law standing on the books of the State of Washington, Thurston County and is notice to every subsequent purchaser under any conflicting sale made afterward (the date of the original Land Grant/Patent). See Wineman v. Gastrell, 54 F. 819, 4 CCA 596, 2 U.S. App. 581. Wilcox v. Jackson, 13 U.S. (13 Pet.) 498, 10 L.Ed. 264. Where the United States has parted with title by a patent legally issued upon surveys legally made by itself and approved by the proper department, the title so granted cannot be impaired by any subsequent survey made by the government for its own purposes. Cage v. Danks, 13 La. Ann. 128. EJECTMENT-In the case of ejectment, where the question is who has legal title, the patent of the government is unassailable. Sanford v. Sanford, 139 U.S. 642, 35 L.Ed. 290. LEGAL TITLE-The patent vests the legal title in the patentee and is conclusive evidence of title. Gibson v. Chouteau, 80 U.S. 92, 20 L.Ed. 534. TRANSFER OF PATENTEE-Title and rights of bona fide purchaser from patentee will be protected. U.S. v. Debell, 227 F. 760 (C8 SD 1915); U.S. v. Beaman (1917 C8 Colo) 242 F. 876, 43 USCA ss15. IMMUNITY FROM COLLATERAL ATTACK-A lawful Land Patent is immune from collateral attack once issued. Collins v. Bartlett, 44 Cal. 371 (1872); Webber v. Pere Marquette Boom Co., 62 Mich. 626, 30 N.W. 469 (1886); Suret v. Doe, 24 Miss. 118 (1852); Pittsburg Copper Co. v. Vanina, 71 Mont. 44, 227 P. 45 (1924); Green v. Barker, 47 Neb. 934, 66 N.W. 1032 (1896). Page 2 of 4 4583915 Page 3 of 4 04/01/2025 08:40:57 AM Island County, WA A patent for land is the highest evidence of title and is conclusive evidence against the Government and all claiming under junior patents or titles. U.S. v. Stone, 69 U.S. (2 Wall.) 525 (1864). Estoppel is hereby noticed and has been maintained as against a municipal corporation (County). Beadles v. Smyser, 209 U.S. 393 (1908). Until it issues, the fee remains with the Government, which by patent passes to the grantee, who is entitled to enforce possession in ejectment. Bagnell v. Broderick, 38 U.S. (13 Pet.) 436 (1839). State statutes that give lesser authoritative ownership of the title than a patent cannot even be brought in federal court. Langdon v. Sherwood, 124 U.S. 74, 80 (1888). The power of congress to disposed of its land cannot be interfered with, or its exercise embarrassed by any state legislation, nor can such legislation deprive the grantee of the possession and enjoyment of the property granted by reason of any delay in the transfer of the title after the initiation of proceedings for its acquisition. Gibson v. Chouteau, 80 U.S. (13 Wall.) 92, 93 (1871). LAND TITLE AND TRANSFER-The existing system of land transfer is a long and tedious process involving the observance of many formalities and technicalities, a failure to observe any one of which may defeat the title, even where these have been traced to its source. The purchaser must be at his peril, there always being, in spite of the utmost care and expenditure, the possibility that his title may turn out bad. Yeakle, Torrens System, 209. Patents are issued (and theoretically passed) between Sovereigns. Leading Fighter v. County of Gregory, 230 N.W.2d. 114, 116. THE PATENT IS PRIMA FACIA CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF TITLE. Marsh v. Brooks, 49 U.S. 223, 233. An estate in inheritance without condition belonging to the owner and alienable by him, transmissible to his heirs absolutely and simply, is an absolute estate in perpetuity and the largest possible estate a man can have, being in fact allodial in its nature: Stanton v. Sullivan, 63 R.I. 216, 7 A. 696. The original meaning of a "perpetuity" is "an inalienable, indestructible interest." Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Vol. 3, pg. 2570 (1914). NOTICE: The below signed Grantee/Assignee is, in fact, through perfected title by Land Grant/Patent, the lawful owner of the above-described land, held in Fee Simple/Allodium, including all appurtenances and hereditaments. If this Land Grant/Patent is not challenged within sixty (60) days in a court of law by someone, it then becomes my property, as no one has followed the proper steps to get legal title, the final certificate or receipt acknowledging the payment in full by a homesteader or preemptor is not legal effect a conveyance of land. U.S. v. Steenerson, 50 F. 504, 1 CCA 522, 4 U.S. App 332. As such, said land remains unencumbered, free and clear, without liens or lawfully attached in any way, and is hereby declared to be private land and private property, not subject to any commercial forums (e.g., Uniform Commercial Code) whatsoever. A Land Patent is conclusive evidence the Patent has complied with the Act of Congress as concerns improvements on the land, etc. Jenkins v. Gibson, 3 La. Ann. 203. I believe there is no evidence to the contrary. U.S. v. Steenerson, 50 F. 504, 1 CCA 552, 4 U.S. App 332. LAW ON RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES-When land title is transferred by patentee, Title and Rights of bona fide purchaser from patentee will be protected. U.S. v. Debell, 227 F. 760 (C8 SD 1915); U.S. v. Beaman, 242 F. 876 (C8 Colo. 1917); State v. Hewitt Land Company, 74 Wash. 573, 134 P. 474, from 43 U.S.C. and 15 n.44. An Assignee, whether he is the first, second or third party to the title is conveyed, shall lose none of the original rights, privileges or immunities of the original owner of the Land Grant/Patent. No state shall impair a private contract. United States Constitution, Article I, Section 10. Page 3 of 4 4583915 Page 4 of 4 04/01/2025 08:40:57 AM Island County, WA In Federal Courts, the Land Patent is held to be the foundation of title at law. Penn v. Holmes, 21 How. 481. Failure of any lawful party in interest to bring forward a lawful challenge to this Notice of Claim and Declaration of Grantee's "Forever" Benefit of Original Land Grant/Patent, as stipulated herein, will be deemed accepted by any and all parties of interest. Failure to make a lawful claim, as indicated herein, within ninety (90) calendar days of this notice, will be Final Judgment. Herein Fail. No claim against my allodial estate as described herein and will be Final Judgment. Herein Fail. STATE OF WASHINGTON --- ) ss. COUNTY OF KING On this 26th day of February, 2025, I, DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, do hereby depose and say: I am Grantee/Assignee in the within Declaration of Notice and Claim of "Forever" Benefit of Original Land Grant/Patent, that I have read and know the contents thereof, and that the matters therein stated are true to my knowledge; and I do state that the above cited facts are true or believed by me to be true and correct. DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER - Grantee STATE OF WASHINGTON 1 COUNTY OF KING 1 ) ss. On this 26th day of February, 2025, before me, the undersigned Notary Public in and for said Washington State, personally appeared DOUGLAS STEVEN SHROYER, known to me, or produced satisfactorily evidence that he is the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and who duly acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Purpose of Jurat is for the oaths and identification only and cannot be used to indicate entry into any foreign jurisdiction. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. John A. Hicks Notary Public Printed Name: JOHNS HICKS My Commission Expires: 9/1/25 HICKS JOHN PIRES 194569 PUBLIC STATE 9-01-25 INGTON OF WASH Page 4 of 4

04/01/2025 10:39:21 AM 4583923 Recording Fee $304.50 Page 1 of 2 Quit Claim Deed Island County Washington RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: IRENE INGALLS 807 N. 36th St. Seattle, WA 98103 QUITCLAIM DEED State of Washington, County of Island THIS QUITCLAIM DEED, executed this 31st day of March, 2025, by IRENE INGALLS, an unmarried individual, as Grantor, successor in interest to U.S. Land Patent Account No. 3212, issued May 1, 1872, to IRENE INGALLS, an unmarried individual, as Grantee. WHEREAS, the Grantor asserts and claims lawful title as the sole successor in interest to the original grantee, MARSHALL BLINN, under U.S. Land Patent Account No. 3212, issued by the United States of America on May 1, 1872, vesting fee simple title as confirmed by Bagnell v. Broderick, 209 U.S. 393 (1908), which holds that a patent conveys the full legal title upon issuance; and WHEREAS, said patent constitutes the highest evidence of title, conclusive against the United States and all subsequent claimants under junior patents or titles, as established in U.S. v. Stone, 69 U.S. (2 Wall.) 525 (1864); and WHEREAS, the Grantor seeks to clear, confirm, and perfect said title by this instrument, resolving any clouds, ambiguities, or defects in the chain of title arising from the passage of time since the patent's issuance, without intent to sell, convey, or transfer ownership to any other party; NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantor, for no monetary consideration or other valuable exchange, but solely to clear and perfect title as successor to the aforesaid patent, does hereby REMISE, RELEASE, AND QUITCLAIM unto the Grantee all right, title, claim, and interest in and to the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SEY NEX) of Section Thirty-Two (32), and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SWX SW14) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SEX SEX) of Section Thirty-Three (33), all in Township Thirty North (T30N), Range Three East Page 1 of 2 4583923 Page 2 of 2 04/01/2025 10:39:21 AM Island County, WA (R3E) of the Willamette Meridian, situated in Island County, State of Washington, containing one hundred twenty (120) acres, more or less. TOGETHER WITH all tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining, as vested by said patent and immune from collateral attack per Collins v. Bartlett, 44 Cal. 371 (1872), and related authorities. This Quitclaim Deed is executed solely to affirm and perfect the Grantor's title as Grantee under the federal patent, qualifying for exemption from the real estate excise tax pursuant to WAC 458-61A-215(1), as no consideration passes and no addition to title occurs beyond the Grantor/Grantee herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed on the date first above written. Dated: March 31, 2025 Jene Insalle IRENE INGALLS, Grantor STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF KING On this 31st day of March, 2025, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared IRENE INGALLS, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. Notary Public Printed Name: JOHN S HICKS My Commission Expires: 9/1/25 S HICKS JOH SK OVARS PIRES COMM N 194569 PUBLIC GTON 9-01-25 STATE OF WASHIN Page 2 of 2

04/02/2025 12:23:03 PM 4583965 Recording Fee $304.50 Page 1 of 2 Notice Island County Washington RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: IRENE INGALLS 807 N. 36th St. Seattle, WA 98103 NOTICE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, DELIVERY, AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEED On this 1st day of April, 2025, by IRENE INGALLS, did receive delivery of a certified copy of my Quitclaim Deed, Recording No. 4583923 recorded with the Island County Recorder's Office, State of Washington, the official repository of real property and land documents. I hereby declare and affirm that I have lawfully accepted delivery and ownership of said Quitclaim Deed, thereby perfecting my title to the real property described therein, without intent to grant, assign, sell, or exchange any right, title, or interest in said deed or property to any person other than myself, IRENE INGALLS, sole owner. The real property referenced herein is described as follows: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4 NEXA) of Section Thirty-Two (32), and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SWX SWK) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE)/4 SEX) of Section Thirty-Three (33), all in Township Thirty North (T30N), Range Three East (R3E) of the Willamette Meridian, situated in Island County, State of Washington, containing one hundred twenty (120) acres, more or less. EXCEPTIONS AND DECLARATIONS: 1. This acceptance excepts any public contract infringing upon the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant landowners, as such infringements are declared null and void under the sovereign, unalienable rights protected by the Constitution of the United States (1787), as amended by the Bill of Rights (1791), including the 4th, 5th, 9th, and 10th Amendments. 2. This acceptance includes any private contracts benefiting the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant landowners, as consistent with common law principles. GRANTOR AND GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Dated: April 1, 2025 Trine Ingalls IRENE INGALLS, Grantor and Grantee WITNESSETH: The undersigned witnesses, having observed the execution of this instrument by IRENE INGALLS, affix their signatures hereto: Page 1 of 2 4583965 Page 2 of 2 04/02/2025 12:23:03 PM Island County, WA WITNESSETH: The undersigned witnesses, having observed the execution of this instrument by ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, affix their signatures hereto: Dated: April 1, 2025 DOUGLAS SHROYER Witness 1 - Printed Name Witness 1 - Signature Dated: April 1, 2025 IRENE INGALLS Trane Ingalle Witness 2 - Printed Name Witness 2 - Signature STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF KING --- On this 1st day of April, 2025, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument as Grantor and Grantee, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained. On the same day, personally appeared DOUGLAS SHROYER and IRENE INGALLS, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons who, as witnesses, subscribed their names to the foregoing instrument, and each acknowledged that they witnessed the execution thereof by ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. Motary Public Printed Name: John S. Hicks My Commission Expires: 9/1/25 HICKS SSION 0 PIRES 194569 PUBLI GTON STATE 9-01-25 OF WAS Page 2 of 2

05/02/2025 09:37:58 AM 4585251 Recording Fee $306 50 Page 1 of 3 Declaration island County Washingtor. RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: IRENE INGALLS 807 N. 36th St. Seattle, WA 98103 DECLARATION OF GRANTEE'S/ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE AND CLAIM OF "FOREVER" BENEFIT OF ORIGINAL LAND GRANT/PATENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, IRENE INGALLS, do hereby certify and declare that I hold, in Fee Simple/Allodium, the below described land. I accept and claim the "forever" benefit of the Land Grant/Patent that granted all incidents of ownership held by the Grantor to MARSHALL BLINN the original grantee, his heirs and assigns forever, being United States Land Grant/Patent Account Number 3212, dated May 1, 1872 and any applicable application and certificate numbers. This is formal notice that the Grant has been acknowledged, delivered, and accepted, only as it pertains to the land described herein and that I have taken possession lawfully, as assignee in the chain of title from the original Land Grant/Patent, and do occupy the land. 1) THE CHARACTER OF SAID PROPERTY SO CLAIMED BY PATENT, and legally described and referenced under Grant/Patent listed above is: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SEX4 NE1/4) of Section Thirty-Two (32), and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SWY4 SW1/4) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE)/4 SEX/4) of Section Thirty-Three (33), all in Township Thirty North (T30N), Range Three East (R3E) of the Willamette Meridian, situated in Island County, State of Washington, containing one hundred twenty (120) acres, more or less. The above land description is excepting any public contracts that may infringe on the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant land owners. This description is also excepting infringement on the sovereign rights of the Grantee as a matter of principle under common law. Any such infringement of sovereign unalienable rights as protected by the Constitution of the United States of America, c. 1787, as amended by the first ten Amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, c. 1791, is declared excluded, null and void. The above land description is accepting any private contracts that may benefit the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant land owners. This is notice of my Preemptive Right to possess my land pursuant to the Declaration of Independence [1776], Law of Nations, Treaty of Peace with Great Britain [8 Stat. 80], known as the Treaty of Paris Page 1 of 4 4585251 Page 2 of 4 05/02/2025 09:37:58 AM Island County, WA [1793], An Act of Congress [3 Stat. 566, April 24, 1824], The Oregon Treaty [9 Stat. 869, June 15, 1846], The Homestead Act [12 Stat. 392, 1862], and 43 USC sections 57, 59 and 83. The Grantee/Assignee is mandated, pursuant to Article VI, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Article IV, Section 1, Clauses 1 and 2; Section 2, Clauses 1, 2; Section 4; the 4th, 7th, 9th and 10th Amendments [United States Constitution 1781-91], and numerous legislated positive laws, to accept and acknowledge the grant by the original Land Grant/Patent to the original grantee of title in Fee Simple/Allodium, by taking delivery, taking possession, occupying and accepting title in the chain of title from the original grantee of title. Land Grant/Patent Assignee accepts said title as Perfect Title. This is my formal Declaration that this process is lawfully executed and completed, being effective, nunc pro tunc, from June 28, 1930. This is the only lawful method that Perfect Title can be held in my name. Nothing passes a perfect title to public lands ... but a patent. See Wilcox v. Jackson, 13 U.S. (13 Pet.) 498, 10 L.Ed. 264. All questions of fact decided by the General Land Office are binding everywhere, and injunctions and mandamus proceedings will not lie against it. See Litchfield v. The Register, 9 U.S. (Wall.) 575, 19 L. Ed. 681. This document is instructed to be attached to all deeds and/or conveyances in the name of the above party and to never be separated from them. The required recording of this document, in a manner known as nunc pro tunc is mandated, and endorsed by United States Positive Supreme Law and cited by case history in this document. The notice and effect of a Land Patent or Grant of Public Land is a Public Law standing on the books of the State of Washington, Thurston County and is notice to every subsequent purchaser under any conflicting sale made afterward (the date of the original Land Grant/Patent). See Wineman v. Gastrell, 54 F. 819, 4 CCA 596, 2 U.S. App. 581. Wilcox v. Jackson, 13 U.S. (13 Pet.) 498, 10 L.Ed. 264. Where the United States has parted with title by a patent legally issued upon surveys legally made by itself and approved by the proper department, the title so granted cannot be impaired by any subsequent survey made by the government for its own purposes. Cage v. Danks, 13 La. Ann. 128. EJECTMENT-In the case of ejectment, where the question is who has legal title, the patent of the government is unassailable. Sanford v. Sanford, 139 U.S. 642, 35 L.Ed. 290. LEGAL TITLE-The patent vests the legal title in the patentee and is conclusive evidence of title. Gibson v. Chouteau, 80 U.S. 92, 20 L.Ed. 534. TRANSFER OF PATENTEE-Title and rights of bona fide purchaser from patentee will be protected. U.S. v. Debell, 227 F. 760 (C8 SD 1915); U.S. v. Beaman (1917 C8 Colo) 242 F. 876, 43 USCA ss15. IMMUNITY FROM COLLATERAL ATTACK-A lawful Land Patent is immune from collateral attack once issued. Collins v. Bartlett, 44 Cal. 371 (1872); Webber v. Pere Marquette Boom Co., 62 Mich. 626, 30 N.W. 469 (1886); Suret v. Doe, 24 Miss. 118 (1852); Pittsburg Copper Co. v. Vanina, 71 Mont. 44, 227 P. 45 (1924); Green v. Barker, 47 Neb. 934, 66 N.W. 1032 (1896). A patent for land is the highest evidence of title and is conclusive evidence against the Government and all claiming under junior patents or titles. U.S. v. Stone, 69 U.S. (2 Wall.) 525 (1864). Estoppel is hereby noticed and has been maintained as against a municipal corporation (County). Beadles v. Smyser, 209 U.S. 393 (1908). Until it issues, the fee remains with the Government, which by patent passes to the grantee, who is entitled to enforce possession in ejectment. Bagnell v. Broderick, 38 U.S. (13 Pet.) 436 Page 2 of 4 4585251 Page 3 of 4 05/02/2025 09:37:58 AM Island County, WA (1839). State statutes that give lesser authoritative ownership of the title than a patent cannot even be brought in federal court. Langdon v. Sherwood, 124 U.S. 74, 80 (1888). The power of congress to disposed of its land cannot be interfered with, or its exercise embarrassed by any state legislation, nor can such legislation deprive the grantee of the possession and enjoyment of the property granted by reason of any delay in the transfer of the title after the initiation of proceedings for its acquisition. Gibson v. Chouteau, 80 U.S. (13 Wall.) 92, 93 (1871). LAND TITLE AND TRANSFER-The existing system of land transfer is a long and tedious process involving the observance of many formalities and technicalities, a failure to observe any one of which may defeat the title, even where these have been traced to its source. The purchaser must be at his peril, there always being, in spite of the utmost care and expenditure, the possibility that his title may turn out bad. Yeakle, Torrens System, 209. Patents are issued (and theoretically passed) between Sovereigns. Leading Fighter v. County of Gregory, 230 N.W.2d. 114, 116. THE PATENT IS PRIMA FACIA CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF TITLE. Marsh v. Brooks, 49 U.S. 223, 233. An estate in inheritance without condition belonging to the owner and alienable by him, transmissible to his heirs absolutely and simply, is an absolute estate in perpetuity and the largest possible estate a man can have, being in fact allodial in its nature: Stanton v. Sullivan, 63 R.I. 216, 7 A. 696. The original meaning of a "perpetuity" is "an inalienable, indestructible interest." Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Vol. 3, pg. 2570 (1914). NOTICE: The below signed Grantee/Assignee is, in fact, through perfected title by Land Grant/Patent, the lawful owner of the above-described land, held in Fee Simple/Allodium, including all appurtenances and hereditaments. If this Land Grant/Patent is not challenged within sixty (60) days in a court of law by someone, it then becomes my property, as no one has followed the proper steps to get legal title, the final certificate or receipt acknowledging the payment in full by a homesteader or preemptor is not legal effect a conveyance of land. U.S. v. Steenerson, 50 F. 504, 1 CCA 522, 4 U.S. App 332. As such, said land remains unencumbered, free and clear, without liens or lawfully attached in any way, and is hereby declared to be private land and private property, not subject to any commercial forums (e.g., Uniform Commercial Code) whatsoever. A Land Patent is conclusive evidence the Patent has complied with the Act of Congress as concerns improvements on the land, etc. Jenkins v. Gibson, 3 La. Ann. 203. I believe there is no evidence to the contrary. U.S. v. Steenerson, 50 F. 504, 1 CCA 552, 4 U.S. App 332. LAW ON RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES-When land title is transferred by patentee, Title and Rights of bona fide purchaser from patentee will be protected. U.S. v. Debell, 227 F. 760 (C8 SD 1915); U.S. v. Beaman, 242 F. 876 (C8 Colo. 1917); State v. Hewitt Land Company, 74 Wash. 573, 134 P. 474, from 43 U.S.C. and 15 n.44. An Assignee, whether he is the first, second or third party to the title is conveyed, shall lose none of the original rights, privileges or immunities of the original owner of the Land Grant/Patent. No state shall impair a private contract. United States Constitution, Article I, Section 10. In Federal Courts, the Land Patent is held to be the foundation of title at law. Penn v. Holmes, 21 How. 481. Failure of any lawful party in interest to bring forward a lawful challenge to this Notice of Claim and Declaration of Grantee's "Forever" Benefit of Original Land Grant/Patent, as stipulated herein, will be deemed accepted by any and all parties of interest. Failure to make a lawful claim, as indicated herein, Page 3 of 4 4585251 Page 4 of 4 05/02/2025 09:37:58 AM Island County, WA within ninety (90) calendar days of this notice, will be Final Judgment. Herein Fail. No claim against my allodial estate as described herein and will be Final Judgment. Herein Fail. STATE OF WASHINGTON 1 COUNTY OF KING 1 ) ss. On this 31st day of March, 2025, I, IRENE INGALLS, do hereby depose and say: I am Grantee/Assignee in the within Declaration of Notice and Claim of "Forever" Benefit of Original Land Grant/Patent, that I have read and know the contents thereof, and that the matters therein stated are true to my knowledge; and I do state that the above cited facts are true or believed by me to be true and correct. Trine Ingalls IRENE INGALLS - Grantee STATE OF WASHINGTON 1 COUNTY OF KING 1 ) ss. On this 31st day of March, 2025, before me, the undersigned Notary Public in and for said Washington State, personally appeared IRENE INGALLS, known to me, or produced satisfactorily evidence that he is the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and who duly acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Purpose of Jurat is for the oaths and identification only and cannot be used to indicate entry into any foreign jurisdiction. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. John X, Hecky Notary Public Printed Name JOHNS HICKS My Commission Expires: 9/1/25 S HICKS JOH SION NOTARY XPIRES 194569 PUBLIC STATE 9-01-25 NGTON OF WASH Page 4 of 4

04/01/2025 10:39:21 AM 4583924 Recording Fee $304.50 Page 1 of 2 Quit Claim Deed Island County Washington RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER 8406 6th AVE NW SEATTLE, WA 98117 QUITCLAIM DEED State of Washington, County of Island THIS QUITCLAIM DEED, executed this 31st day of March, 2025, by ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, an unmarried individual, as Grantor, successor in interest to U.S. Land Patent Account No. 4211, issued March 7, 1892, to ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, an unmarried individual, as Grantee. WHEREAS, the Grantor asserts and claims lawful title as the sole successor in interest to the original grantee, DAVID FRANKLIN, under U.S. Land Patent Account No. 4211, issued by the United States of America on March 7, 1892, vesting fee simple title as confirmed by Bagnell v. Broderick, 209 U.S. 393 (1908), which holds that a patent conveys the full legal title upon issuance; and WHEREAS, said patent constitutes the highest evidence of title, conclusive against the United States and all subsequent claimants under junior patents or titles, as established in U.S. v. Stone, 69 U.S. (2 Wall.) 525 (1864); and WHEREAS, the Grantor seeks to clear, confirm, and perfect said title by this instrument, resolving any clouds, ambiguities, or defects in the chain of title arising from the passage of time since the patent's issuance, without intent to sell, convey, or transfer ownership to any other party; NOW, THEREFORE, the Grantor, for no monetary consideration or other valuable exchange, but solely to clear and perfect title as successor to the aforesaid patent, does hereby REMISE, RELEASE, AND QUITCLAIM unto the Grantee all right, title, claim, and interest in and to the following described real property, situated in the County of Island, State of Washington: Lots numbered Three (3) and Four (4), and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW/ NW1/4) of Section Four (4), and Lot numbered One (1) of Section Five (5), all in Township Page 1 of 2 4583924 Page 2 of 2 04/01/2025 10:39:21 AM Island County, WA Twenty-Nine North (T29N), Range Three East (R3E) of the Willamette Meridian, situated in Island County, State of Washington, containing one hundred seventy-one and thirty hundredths (171.30) acres, more or less. TOGETHER WITH all tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining, as vested by said patent and immune from collateral attack per Collins v. Bartlett, 44 Cal. 371 (1872), and related authorities. This Quitclaim Deed is executed solely to affirm and perfect the Grantor's title as Grantee under the federal patent, qualifying for exemption from the real estate excise tax pursuant to WAC 458-61A-215(1), as no consideration passes and no addition to title occurs beyond the Grantor/Grantee herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed on the date first above written. Dated: March 31, 2025 ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, Grantor STATE OF WASHINGTON 1 SS. COUNTY OF KING 1 On this 31st day of March, 2025, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. John & Hacks Notary Public Printed Name: JOHNS HICKS My Commission Expires: 9/1/25 JOHN S HICKS PIRES NOTARY ON 194569 PUBLIC INGTON STATE 9-01-25 OF WASH Page 2 of 2 :

04/02/2025 12:23:03 PM 4583966 Recording Fee $304.50 Page 1 of 2 Notice Island County Washington RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER 8406 6th AVE NW SEATTLE, WA 98117 NOTICE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT, DELIVERY, AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEED On this 1st day of April, 2025, by ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, did receive delivery of a certified copy of my Quitclaim Deed, Recording No. 4583924 recorded with the Island County Recorder's Office, State of Washington, the official repository of real property and land documents. I hereby declare and affirm that I have lawfully accepted delivery and ownership of said Quitclaim Deed, thereby perfecting my title to the real property described therein, without intent to grant, assign, sell, or exchange any right, title, or interest in said deed or property to any person other than myself, ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, sole owner. The real property referenced herein is described as follows: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE)4 NEX4) of Section Thirty-Two (32), and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SWY4 SW1/4) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE)4 SEX/4) of Section Thirty-Three (33), all in Township Thirty North (T30N), Range Three East (R3E) of the Willamette Meridian, situated in Island County, State of Washington, containing one hundred twenty (120) acres, more or less. EXCEPTIONS AND DECLARATIONS: 1. This acceptance excepts any public contract infringing upon the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant landowners, as such infringements are declared null and void under the sovereign, unalienable rights protected by the Constitution of the United States (1787), as amended by the Bill of Rights (1791), including the 4th, 5th, 9th, and 10th Amendments. 2. This acceptance includes any private contracts benefiting the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant landowners, as consistent with common law principles. GRANTOR AND GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Dated: April 1, 2025 ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, Grantor and Grantee Page 1 of 2 4583966 Page 2 of 2 04/02/2025 12:23:03 PM Island County, WA Dated: April 1, 2025 DOUGLAS SHROYER Witness 1 - Printed Name Witness 1 - Signature Dated: April 1, 2025 ELIZABETH SCHERMER 5 Witness 2 - Printed Name Witness 2 - Signature STATE OF WASHINGTON 1 COUNTY OF KING ) ss. On this 1st day of April, 2025, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared IRENE INGALLS, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument as Grantor and Grantee, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained. On the same day, personally appeared DOUGLAS SHROYER and ELIZABETH SCHERMER, known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons who, as witnesses, subscribed their names to the foregoing instrument, and each acknowledged that they witnessed the execution thereof by IRENE INGALLS. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. John &. Hakes Notary Public Printed Name: John S. Hicks My Commission Expires: 9/1/25 JOH N S HICKS &SIC NOT ARI EXPIRES STATE COM 194569 PUBLIC 9-01-25 GTON OF WASHIN Page 2 of 2

05/02/2025 09:37:58 AM 4585252 Recording Fee $306 50 Page 1 of 3 Declaration Island County Washington RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER 8406 6th AVE NW SEATTLE, WA 98117 DECLARATION OF GRANTEE'S/ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE AND CLAIM OF "FOREVER" BENEFIT OF ORIGINAL LAND GRANT/PATENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, do hereby certify and declare that I hold, in Fee Simple/Allodium, the below described land. I accept and claim the "forever" benefit of the Land Grant/Patent that granted all incidents of ownership held by the Grantor to DAVID FRANKLIN the original grantee, his heirs and assigns forever, being United States Land Grant/Patent Account Number 4211, dated March 7, 1892 and any applicable application and certificate numbers. This is formal notice that the Grant has been acknowledged, delivered, and accepted, only as it pertains to the land described herein and that I have taken possession lawfully, as assignee in the chain of title from the original Land Grant/Patent, and do occupy the land. 1) THE CHARACTER OF SAID PROPERTY SO CLAIMED BY PATENT, and legally described and referenced under Grant/Patent listed above is: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SEX% NEX4) of Section Thirty-Two (32), and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/ SW14) and the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE)% SEX) of Section Thirty-Three (33), all in Township Thirty North (T30N), Range Three East (R3E) of the Willamette Meridian, situated in Island County, State of Washington, containing one hundred twenty (120) acres, more or less. The above land description is excepting any public contracts that may infringe on the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant land owners. This description is also excepting infringement on the sovereign rights of the Grantee as a matter of principle under common law. Any such infringement of sovereign unalienable rights as protected by the Constitution of the United States of America, c. 1787, as amended by the first ten Amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, c. 1791, is declared excluded, null and void. The above land description is accepting any private contracts that may benefit the reasonable and necessary rights of relevant land owners. This is notice of my Preemptive Right to possess my land pursuant to the Declaration of Independence [1776], Law of Nations, Treaty of Peace with Great Britain [8 Stat. 80], known as the Treaty of Paris [1793], An Act of Congress [3 Stat. 566, April 24, 1824], The Oregon Treaty [9 Stat. 869, June 15, 1846], Page 1 of 4 4585252 Page 2 of 4 05/02/2025 09:37:58 AM Island County, WA The Homestead Act [12 Stat. 392, 1862], and 43 USC sections 57, 59 and 83. The Grantee/Assignee is mandated, pursuant to Article VI, Sections 1, 2, and 3, Article IV, Section 1, Clauses 1 and 2; Section 2, Clauses 1, 2; Section 4; the 4th, 7th, 9th and 10th Amendments [United States Constitution 1781-91], and numerous legislated positive laws, to accept and acknowledge the grant by the original Land Grant/Patent to the original grantee of title in Fee Simple/Allodium, by taking delivery, taking possession, occupying and accepting title in the chain of title from the original grantee of title. Land Grant/Patent Assignee accepts said title as Perfect Title. This is my formal Declaration that this process is lawfully executed and completed, being effective, nunc pro tunc, from June 28, 1930. This is the only lawful method that Perfect Title can be held in my name. Nothing passes a perfect title to public lands ... but a patent. See Wilcox v. Jackson, 13 U.S. (13 Pet.) 498, 10 L.Ed. 264. All questions of fact decided by the General Land Office are binding everywhere, and injunctions and mandamus proceedings will not lie against it. See Litchfield v. The Register, 9 U.S. (Wall.) 575, 19 L. Ed. 681. This document is instructed to be attached to all deeds and/or conveyances in the name of the above party and to never be separated from them. The required recording of this document, in a manner known as nunc pro tunc is mandated, and endorsed by United States Positive Supreme Law and cited by case history in this document. The notice and effect of a Land Patent or Grant of Public Land is a Public Law standing on the books of the State of Washington, Thurston County and is notice to every subsequent purchaser under any conflicting sale made afterward (the date of the original Land Grant/Patent). See Wineman v. Gastrell, 54 F. 819, 4 CCA 596, 2 U.S. App. 581. Wilcox v. Jackson, 13 U.S. (13 Pet.) 498, 10 L.Ed. 264. Where the United States has parted with title by a patent legally issued upon surveys legally made by itself and approved by the proper department, the title so granted cannot be impaired by any subsequent survey made by the government for its own purposes. Cage v. Danks, 13 La. Ann. 128. EJECTMENT-In the case of ejectment, where the question is who has legal title, the patent of the government is unassailable. Sanford v. Sanford, 139 U.S. 642, 35 L.Ed. 290. LEGAL TITLE-The patent vests the legal title in the patentee and is conclusive evidence of title. Gibson v. Chouteau, 80 U.S. 92, 20 L.Ed. 534. TRANSFER OF PATENTEE-Title and rights of bona fide purchaser from patentee will be protected. U.S. v. Debell, 227 F. 760 (C8 SD 1915); U.S. v. Beaman (1917 C8 Colo) 242 F. 876, 43 USCA ss15. IMMUNITY FROM COLLATERAL ATTACK-A lawful Land Patent is immune from collateral attack once issued. Collins v. Bartlett, 44 Cal. 371 (1872); Webber v. Pere Marquette Boom Co., 62 Mich. 626, 30 N.W. 469 (1886); Suret v. Doe, 24 Miss. 118 (1852); Pittsburg Copper Co. v. Vanina, 71 Mont. 44, 227 P. 45 (1924); Green v. Barker, 47 Neb. 934, 66 N.W. 1032 (1896). A patent for land is the highest evidence of title and is conclusive evidence against the Government and all claiming under junior patents or titles. U.S. v. Stone, 69 U.S. (2 Wall.) 525 (1864). Estoppel is hereby noticed and has been maintained as against a municipal corporation (County). Beadles v. Smyser, 209 U.S. 393 (1908). Until it issues, the fee remains with the Government, which by patent passes to the grantee, who is entitled to enforce possession in ejectment. Bagnell v. Broderick, 38 U.S. (13 Pet.) 436 (1839). State statutes that give lesser authoritative ownership of the title than a patent cannot even be brought in federal court. Langdon v. Sherwood, 124 U.S. 74, 80 (1888). The power of congress to disposed of its land cannot be interfered with, or its exercise embarrassed by any state legislation, nor Page 2 of 4 4585252 Page 3 of 4 05/02/2025 09:37:58 AM Island County, WA can such legislation deprive the grantee of the possession and enjoyment of the property granted by reason of any delay in the transfer of the title after the initiation of proceedings for its acquisition. Gibson v. Chouteau, 80 U.S. (13 Wall.) 92, 93 (1871). LAND TITLE AND TRANSFER-The existing system of land transfer is a long and tedious process involving the observance of many formalities and technicalities, a failure to observe any one of which may defeat the title, even where these have been traced to its source. The purchaser must be at his peril, there always being, in spite of the utmost care and expenditure, the possibility that his title may turn out bad. Yeakle, Torrens System, 209. Patents are issued (and theoretically passed) between Sovereigns. Leading Fighter v. County of Gregory, 230 N.W.2d. 114, 116. THE PATENT IS PRIMA FACIA CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF TITLE. Marsh v. Brooks, 49 U.S. 223, 233. An estate in inheritance without condition belonging to the owner and alienable by him, transmissible to his heirs absolutely and simply, is an absolute estate in perpetuity and the largest possible estate a man can have, being in fact allodial in its nature: Stanton v. Sullivan, 63 R.I. 216, 7 A. 696. The original meaning of a "perpetuity" is "an inalienable, indestructible interest." Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Vol. 3, pg. 2570 (1914). NOTICE: The below signed Grantee/Assignee is, in fact, through perfected title by Land Grant/Patent, the lawful owner of the above-described land, held in Fee Simple/Allodium, including all appurtenances and hereditaments. If this Land Grant/Patent is not challenged within sixty (60) days in a court of law by someone, it then becomes my property, as no one has followed the proper steps to get legal title, the final certificate or receipt acknowledging the payment in full by a homesteader or preemptor is not legal effect a conveyance of land. U.S. v. Steenerson, 50 F. 504, 1 CCA 522, 4 U.S. App 332. As such, said land remains unencumbered, free and clear, without liens or lawfully attached in any way, and is hereby declared to be private land and private property, not subject to any commercial forums (e.g., Uniform Commercial Code) whatsoever. A Land Patent is conclusive evidence the Patent has complied with the Act of Congress as concerns improvements on the land, etc. Jenkins v. Gibson, 3 La. Ann. 203. I believe there is no evidence to the contrary. U.S. v. Steenerson, 50 F. 504, 1 CCA 552, 4 U.S. App 332. LAW ON RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES-When land title is transferred by patentee, Title and Rights of bona fide purchaser from patentee will be protected. U.S. v. Debell, 227 F. 760 (C8 SD 1915); U.S. v. Beaman, 242 F. 876 (C8 Colo. 1917); State v. Hewitt Land Company, 74 Wash. 573, 134 P. 474, from 43 U.S.C. and 15 n.44. An Assignee, whether he is the first, second or third party to the title is conveyed, shall lose none of the original rights, privileges or immunities of the original owner of the Land Grant/Patent. No state shall impair a private contract. United States Constitution, Article I, Section 10. In Federal Courts, the Land Patent is held to be the foundation of title at law. Penn v. Holmes, 21 How. 481 Failure of any lawful party in interest to bring forward a lawful challenge to this Notice of Claim and Declaration of Grantee's "Forever" Benefit of Original Land Grant/Patent, as stipulated herein, will be deemed accepted by any and all parties of interest. Failure to make a lawful claim, as indicated herein, within ninety (90) calendar days of this notice, will be Final Judgment. Herein Fail. No claim against my allodial estate as described herein and will be Final Judgment. Herein Fail. Page 3 of 4 4585252 Page 4 of 4 05/02/2025 09:37:58 AM Island County, WA STATE OF WASHINGTON 1 COUNTY OF KING 1 ) ss. On this 31st day of March, 2025, I, ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, do hereby depose and say: I am Grantee/Assignee in the within Declaration of Notice and Claim of "Forever" Benefit of Original Land Grant/Patent, that I have read and know the contents thereof, and that the matters therein stated are true to my knowledge; and I do state that the above cited facts are true or believed by me to be true and correct. ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER - Grantee STATE OF WASHINGTON 1 ) ss. COUNTY OF KING 1 On this 31st day of March, 2025, before me, the undersigned Notary Public in and for said Washington State, personally appeared ELIZABETH A. SCHERMER, known to me, or produced satisfactorily evidence that he is the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and who duly acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Purpose of Jurat is for the oaths and identification only and cannot be used to indicate entry into any foreign jurisdiction. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. Notary Public Printed Name JOHN S HICKS My Commission Expires: 9/1/25 S HICKS JOHI SION EXPK NOTARY PIRES 194569 PUBLIC STATE 9-01.25 INGTON E OF WASHIN Page 4 of 4