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BENJAMIN HARDY & WIFE ET AL to JOHN MINGE- 1761
Halifax County Deeds
DEED BOOK 7, Page 332
This Indenture made the seventeenth day of September in the year of our
Lord One thousand seven hundred & sixty one Between BENJ'N HARDY & MARY
his wife of the County of Halifax and HANNAH YANCEY widow of JECONIAS
YANCEY of the County of Halifax & province of North Carolina on the one
part and JOHN MINGE OF Charles City County & Colony of Virginia of the
other part, witnesseth that they the afores'd BENJ'N HARDY & MARY his
wife by and with the special advice and consent of the afores'd HANNAH
YANCEY satisfied by her being a party at the ensealing & delivery of
these presents for and in consideration of the sum of seventy five
pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand already counted & paid
the receipt whereof they do acknowledge and thereof and every part
thereof they the afors'd BENJ'N HARDY & MARY his wife do forever acquit
exonerate & discharge the afores'd JOHN MINGE his Exrs, Admrs & assigns
by these have given granted bargained sold aliened released enfeoffed
confirmed and do by these presents for themselves their heirs Exrs &
assigns fully freely & absolutely give grant bargain sell alien release
enfeoff & confirm unto the afores'd JOHN MINGE and unto his heirs &
assigns forever all that half part as their own proper right and titles
of Inheritance in fee simple of them the afores'd BENJ'N HARDY & MARY
his wife in and unto in one tract & parcel of land lying & being in the
County of Halifax & Province of North Carolina containing by estimation
three hundred and one acres be the same more or less and bounded as
followeth to wit beginning at a poplar spring on the Miry branch at a
pine then North 30 West 220 pole to a red oak S.60 W.220 pole to a pine
So. 30 E. 220 pole to a red oak N.60 E. 140 pole to a white oak N.75.
E80 pole to the first Station which said land was purchased by WM ALSTON
late of Edgecombe County deceased Father unto MARY HARDY now wife of
BENJ'N HARDY afores'd of a certain JOHN LEONARD by deed bearing date the
27th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred &
fort one as by the afores'd deed will more fully appear and upon the
death of the afores'd WM ALSTON deceased and came unto the afores'd MARY
HARDY & her sister ELIZABETH CRAWFORD as coparcener and heirs unto their
father WM ALSTON late of Edgecombe County deceased as afores'd and the
reversion & reversions remainder & remainders and all the estate &
estates right title interest claim or demand whatsoever either in law or
Equity of them the afores'd BENJ'N HARDY & MARY his wife in the afores'd
HANNAH YANCEY & their heirs into or out of the premises or all or any
parcel thereof to have and to hold the said one half of the afores'd
three hundred & one acres the same more or less unto the afores'd JOHN
MINGE his heirs & assigns forever to the only proper use & behoof of the
afs'd JOHN MINGE his heirs & assigns forever and the afores'd BENJ'N
HARDY & MARY his wife do for themselves their heirs Excrs Admrs and
Assigns hereby covenant promise grant & agree to and with the afores'd
JOHN MINGE his heirs & assigns forever that they the afores'd BENJ'N
HARDY & MARY his wife at the time of the ensealing & delivery of these
presents have a good indefeasible estate in fee in fee simple in and to
the premises and that they have full powere & lawfull right to sell &
dispose of the same and that the said premises are free and clear of all
charges & incumbrances whatsoever and that they the afores'd BENJ'N
HARDY & MARY his wife & their heirs and either or any of them shall and
will at any time and at all times hereafter do suffer or execute or
came to be done suffer execute all and every such further lawfull and
reasonable act and acts for the sure making or better assuming the
premises or any part or parcel thereof as by the afs'd JOHN MINGE his
heirs or assigns or their counsel learned in the law shall or can be
advised devised or required and the afores'd BENJ'N HARDY & MARY his
wife do and themselves their heirs & assigns & every of them and do
warrant the premises unto the afores'd JOHN MINGE his heirs & assigns in
as full clear & perfect a manner to all intents & purposes as a pure
indefeasible estate in fee simple can be held or enjoyed and in witness
thereof have hereunto set their hands & seals this day & year first
within mentioned BENJ'N HARDY {seal} MARY HARDY {seal} Sealed &
delivered in presence of JOHN EELBANK, DAVID CRAWLEY. Rec'd of JOHN
MINGE seventy five pounds in full of the within this 17th of September
1761. Witness JOHN ELBANK, DAVID CRAWLEY.
BENJ'N HARDY {seal} Halifax Sst Sept. Court 1761. This deed was in open
court acknowledged in due form of law & MARY the wife of the afs'd
BENJ'N HARDY & HANNAH YANCEY widow relict of JECOMIA YANCEY formerly of
the premises being both privily & apart from the s'd BENJ'N examined by
MONTFORT EELBECK Esq. each declared that she freely & willingly
relinguished her dower & right in the lands & premises in this deed
mentioned ordered it be registered.
Test. J. MONTFORT C.C.************************
BENJAMIN HAWKINS to JOSEPH
HAWKINS-1805
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 20, Page 45-46
This Indenture made this 22nd day of Jany. in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred & five, between BENJAMIN HAWKINS of the State of
North Carolina & County of Halifax of the one pt. & JOSEPH HAWKINS of
the State & County afs'd of the other pt.
Witnesseth that the said BENJAMIN HAWKINS for and in consideration of
the sum of eighty dollars to him in hand pd before the ensealing &
delivery hereof the rt. whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted
bargained sold & made over unto the sd JOSEPH HAWKINS all that tract or
parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Halifax and
State of North Carolina, Beginning at a white oak on the So. side of the
main road, then So. 27 W. 20 po. to a red oak at JOSEPH HAWKINS gate,
thence So. 87 Wt. 121 po. to a red oak JOSEPH HAWKINS corner thence No.
20 Et. 21 po. to the main road, thence down the said road to the
beginning, containing by estimation fifteen acres & a half be the same
more or less, with the reversion and reversions, remainder and
remainders rents issues & profits thereunto belonging or in any wide
appertaining unto the said JOS. HAWKINS his heirs & assigns forever and
the sd BENJAMIN HAWKINS for himself his heirs Excrs, Admrs & assigns
doth covenant promise and agree to and with the said JOSEPH HAWKINS his
heirs and assigns that the premises afs'd are free & clear of all manner
of incumbrances whatever & that the said BENJAMIN HAWKINS his heirs Exrs,
Admrs & assigns will warrant & forever defend the said granted land &
premises to the said JOSEPH HAWKINS his heirs & assigns against the
claim of him the said BENJAMIN HAWKINS or any other person whatever.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day & year
above written.
BENJAMIN HAWKINS
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of
E. LEWIS
JAMES LEWIS
Halifax County Sst.
May Sessions 1805
Thein this deed was exhibited in open court and duly proved by the oath
of ELVERY LEWIS a witnes thereto & on motion ordered to be registered.
Witness - L. LONG C.Ct.
Registered
E. TURNER P.R.
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BENJAMIN HAWKINS to SOLOMON HAWKINS-1831
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 29, Pages 30-31
This Indenture made this 17th of April in the year of our Lord One
thousand Eight hundred & thirty one between BENJAMIN HAWKINS of the
County of Halifax & State of North Carolina of the one part & SOLOMON
HAWKINS of the County & State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth
that I the said BENJAMIN HAWKINS for & in consideration of the sum of
three hundred dollars to me in hand paid by the said SOLOMON HAWKINS the
receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted bargained & sold &
by these presents do grant bargain & sell unto SOLOMON HAWKINS his heirs
& assigns forever a certain or parcel of land lying & being in the
County of Halifax & State of N.C. & on the waters of Hawtree Creek &
bounded as follows (viz) Beginning at hickory & maple on the bank of
Hawtree Creek formerly WILLIAM GILBERT's line now JOHN LEE's then W 126
poles to a post oak formerly JAMES MATTHEWS corner now BENJA KIMBALL's
then S to a pine in a slash formerly JAMES MATTHEWS corner now BENJA
KIMBALL' then E to a pine then N to the first station containing one
hundred acres be the same more or less with all & singular, the premises
thereto belonging To have & to hold the same with the appurtenances the
clear & free from the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons
whatsoever unto the only proper use & behoof of him the said SOLOMON
HAWKINS his heirs & assigns forever. And I the said BENJAMIN HAWKINS for
myself my heirs Excrs & Admrs. will forever warrant & defend the right
title & interest of the above mentioned tract or parcel of Land unto the
said SOLOMON HAWKINS his heirs &c. In witness I have hereunto set my
hand & seal this day & date above written.
BENJ'A HAWKINS ("X" his mark)
Signed Sealed in presence of
Test
THOMAS P. MATTHEWS
ARCHIBALD MATTHEWS
I. MATTHEWS
Halifax County
February Sessions 1834
Then this deed was exhibited in open court & duly proved by the oath of
ISHAM MATTHEWS & on motion ordered to be registered.
Witness
M.H.PETTWAY Clk
M.T. PONTON PR, 20th March 1834
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HENRY HAWKINS to JARRAD WEAVER-1817
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 24, Page 110
This Indenture made the 20th day of February in the year of Our Lord
1817, between HENRY HAWKINS of the County of Halifax & State of North
Carolina of the one part and JARRAD WEAVER of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said HENRY HAWKINS for & in consideration of the sum
of one hundred and eighty dollars to him in hand paid by the said JARRAD
WEAVER, the receipt is hereby acknowledged hath given granted bargained
sold aliened enfeoffed conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth
give grant bargain & sell alien release enfeoff convey & confirm unto
the said JARRAD WEAVER his heirs and assigns forever that tract or
parcel of land lying & being in the county & State aforesaid, containing
by estimation sixty acres be the same more or less, bounded as follows,
Beginning at a stake in FINNEY's line, thence his line S 72E 148 poles
to a stake in MYRICK's line, thence his line S & E 98 poles to a white
oak BLOYSE's corner, thence his line S 83 W 62 poles to BASS' corner,
thence the said BASS & FINNEYs line to the beginning. Together with all
& singular the privileges & advantages of the said tract of land and its
appurtenances whole sixty acres be the same more or less.
To have and to hold to the said JARRAD WEAVER his heirs & assigns
forever to his & their only proper use & behoof forever. And the said
HENRY HAWKINS doth for himself his heirs Exrs & Admrs. covenant & agree
to & with the said JARRAD WEAVER his heirs & assigns that he will
warrant and forever defend the right and title of the above bargained
land & premises not only against himself and his heirs but against all
manner of persons whatsoever.
In witness whereof the said HENRY HAWKINS hath hereunto set his hand &
seal the day & date written.
HENRY HAWKINS
Signed sealed & delivered in presence of us
J. MARSHALL
EDWARD M. LINDSAY
Halifax County
Augt Sessions 1817
Then this deed was exhibited in open court & duly proven by the oath of
JAMES MARSHALL one of the subscribing witnesses thereto & on motion
ordered to be registered.
Witness
RICHARD EPPES C.Ct
Pr M. T. PONTON PR
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ISHAM HAWKINS (of Davidson, TN) to WILLIAM B. POPE- 1855
Power of Attorney
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 33, Page 592-593
Know all men by these presents that I ISHAM HAWKINS of the County of
Davison and State of Tennessee do hereby nominate, constitute & appoint
WILLIAM B. POPE of the County of Halifax in the State of North Carolina
my true and lawful attorney in fact to demand & receive for me of & from
any person or persons having possession of or liable for the same any
money or movies goods or chattels which have descended or may descend
that may be due or coming or may herafter become due to me as heir at
law of one SOLOMON HAWKINS now deceased late of the County of Halifax
and State of North Carolina and all necessary receipts, bonds &
acquittances for me and in my name to execute for and about the cause. I
do further empower my said attorney to sue for and recover the same or
any part thereof whether the same be real or personal estate and for
that purpose to make and employ one or more attorneys under him and do
all other acts and filings necessary to accomplish the objects of this
power at my expence and charge and I do further empower & authorize my
said attorney for me & in my name to sell & convey to any person or
persons their heirs & asigns forever who will purchase the same by
general warranty deed in one or more tracts as he may think best any
real estate that may have descended to me as said heir at law of said
SOLOMON HAWKINS deceased lying in the County of Halifax in the State of
North Carolina it being a tract of land in said County upon which said
SOLOMON HAWKINS deceased lived at the time of his death (the boundaries
of which are unknown to me) and take & receive the consideration money
or take notes at his discretion he may also bring & prosecute in my name
any suit that may be necessary to gain possession of or establish my
title to the same employ such counsel or other aid as he may need at my
expense & charge and I do hereby ratify and confirm any act or thing he
may lawfully do in the premises as fully as if I were present and doing
the same myself given under my hand & seal at Nashville, Davidson County
in the State of Tennessee this fifth day of September in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five and in the eightieth year
of American Independence.
State of Tennessee
On this fifth day of September in the year of Our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty five before me Judge of the Circuit Court of
Davidson County Tennessee personally came ISHAM HAWKINS the barggined
[sic] in the foregoing power of attorney and acknowledged the execution
thereof to be his act and deed for the purposes therein contained. Let
it be recorded
NATHANIEL BAXTER, Judge &c {Seal}
State of Tennessee
To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting, Know you that
NATHANIEL BAXTER whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate of
acknowledgement was at the date of said certificate & now a Judge of the
Circuit Court of Davidson County in this State duly commissioned,
qualified and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as
such in testimony whereof these presents are sealed with the Great Seal
of the State of Tennessee witness ANDREW JOHNSON Esquire, or Governor at
Nashville this tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty five and it the sixtieth year of the
State.
ANDREW JOHNSON
State of North Carolina
The within Power of Attorney with the certificate thereto attached being
presented to me & finding the said certificate in due form of Law it is
hereby ordered that the within Power of Attorney with the certificate
thereto attached be registered in the County of Halifax. Oct. the 26th
1855.
JNO M. DICK JLCL
Pr M. T. PONTON P.R.
Oct. 27th 1855
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HAWKINS Heirs (Nashville, TN)Agent W.B. POPE, to JOHN LEE- 1856
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 34, Page 108-109
This Indenture made and entered into this 18th day of August 1856
between WM. B. POPE agent & attorney for ISHAM HAWKINS of Nashville,
Tennessee of the one part and JOHN LEE of Halifax County No. Carolina
Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Ninety dollars &
eighty cents paid by the said JOHN LEE to the said WILLIAM B. POPE the
said WM B. POPE attorney as aforesaid hath this day bargained & sold
unto the said JNO LEE one fifth part being one share in & to a tract or
parcel of land lying & being in Halifax County on both sides of Hawtree
Creek (the whole tract said to contain two hundred & two acres) it being
part of the land upon which the late SOLOMON HAWKINS lived adjoining the
lands of JOHN MABRY, JNO LEE & others and the said WILLIAM B. POPE by
virtue of the power and authority of the power invested in him hereby
warrant defend unto the said JOHN LEE one fifth part of said land which
belonged to the said ISHAM HAWKINS to him the said JOHN LEE his heirs &
assigns forever given under hand & seal the day & date above written.
ack WILLIAM B POPE
Attorney for ISHAM HAWKINS
Witness
JOHN H DAVIS
Halifax County
August Court 1856
Then the foregoing deed was exhibited before me and the execution
thereof duly acknowledged by WM. B. POPE the grantor ordered therefore
that it be registered.
Witness
W. W. DANIEL, Clk
pr WHITMEL J HILL P.R.
by T. S. MARSHALL Deputy Oct 8, 1856
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JOSEPH J. HAWKINS to WARDENS OF THE POOR- 1818
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 24, Pages 570-571
This Indenture made this 8th day of August eighteen hundred & eighteen.
Between JOSEPH HAWKINS of the one part and the Warden of the Poor for
the County of Halifax & State of North Carolina of the other part,
Witnesseth that the said JOSEPH HAWKINS for & in consideration of the
sum of six hundred & fifteen dollars to him in consideration of the said
Wardens, the receipt whereof the said JOS. HAWKINS doth hereby
acknowledge & of every part thereof doth acquit & discharged the said
Wardens are successors in office and by these presents doth give grant
bargain sell & enfeoff & confirm unto them the said Wardens of the Poor
for the County & State aforesaid & their successors in office forever
all the tract of land whereon my late father JOSEPH HAWKINS dec'd
formerly lived containing one hundred & twenty three acres be the same
more or less and bounded as follows, Beginning at a red oak in JAMES
JONES line, then S.19 E 54 poles to a pine in said JAMES line then S. 4
W. 102 poles to a branch thence the various courses of said branch tot
he mouth of a small branch thence up the said branch to stake then N.83
W. 64 poles to a corner post oak in JAMES BOZEMAN's line, thence along
his line N. 10 E.95 poles, then N.20 E. 21 poles to the road then the
road S. 76 E. 26 poles, then S. 86 E. 56 poles, then N.86 E. 20 poles
then N. 70 E.24 poles to a stake formerly a white oak corner thence S.
27 W. 20 poles to the beginning. Together with all houses, water & ways
& all other the privileges to the same belonging, to have & to hold the
said land & premises and all & singular the appertenances hereby given
or intended to be given granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed &
confirmed unto the said Wardens of the Poor for the time being & their
successors in office sufficiently saved or kept harmless indemnified &
from all other gifts grants bargains sales & dowries & wills & any other
encumbrance whatsoever done or suffered to be done by the said JOSEPH
HAWKINS or any other person or persons. In witness whereof I the said
JOSEPH HAWKINS hath hereunto set my hand & seal the day & date above
written.
J. J. HAWKINS
Test: GUILFORD NICHOLSON, BENJ'A HARRISS
Halifax County
November Sessions 1818
Then this deed was exhibited in open court & duly proven by the oath of
BENJ'A HARRISS one of the subscribing witnesses thereto & on motion
ordered to be registered.
Witness
RICHARD EPPES, CCt
pr. M. T. PONTON P.R.
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NANCY HAWKINS to SOLOMON HAWKINS (Nephew)-1819
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 24, Page 602
Know all men by these presents that I NANCY HAWKINS for & in
consideration of the natural love & affection which I have & bear
towards my nephew SOLOMON HAWKINS & for the consideration of the sum of
one dollar to me in hand paid by the said SOLOMON the receipt whereof I
acknowledge have given granted & conveyed unto the said SOLOMON a
certain piece or parcel of land lying in the county of Halifax and State
of North Carolina.
Beginning at a pine JAMES MATTHEWS line, then W 80 poles to a pine &
white oak in said MATTHEWS line, then S 100 poles to a spanish oak &
pine in the old line, then E 80 pole to a corner pine, then N 100 poles
to the first station, containing fifty acres, together with all the
appurtenances thereunto belonging.
And I the said NANCY HAWKINS hereby bind my self my heirs &c to warrant
& forever defend the right & title of said land &c, to the said SOLOMON,
his heirs &c forever.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal this 15th of Feby A.D.
1819.
NANCY HAWKINS ("X" her mark)
Witness M. T. PONTON
Halifax County
Feby Sessions 1819
Then her deed of gift was exhibited in open court & duly acknowledged &
on motion ordered to be registered.
Witness
RICHARD EPPES, C.Ct
This was Nancy Hawkins, dau/of Solomon Hawkins [1745-1816]; and her
nephew, Solomon Hawkins [ca 1780-1847]; Nancy married Exum James in 1826
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SAMUEL HAWKINS to MATTHEW GILBERT-1785
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 15, Page 388
This Indenture made this tenth day of May in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred & eighty five between SAMUEL HAWKINS of the
County of Halifax in the Province of North Carolina of the one part and
MATTHEW GILBERT of the County and province aforesaid of the other part
Witnesseth that the said SAMUEL HAWKINS for and in consideration f the
sum of ten pounds specie to him in hand paid the receipt whereof I do
hereby acknowledge myself fully satisfied and paid and therefore do
acquit and discharge the said MATTHEW GILBERT his heirs &c by these
presents hath bargained granted and sold by thes presents SAMUE HAWKINS
his heirs &c for certain tract of land lying and being in the county of
Halifax & province of North Carolina fourteen acres more or less lying
on the north side of Little Fishing Creek beginning at WILLIAM GILBERT's
corner on the creek running west along GILBERT's line to the creek
thence down the creek to the first station as by the platt hereunto
annexed doth appear together with all underwoods, waters, mines,
minerals, hereditaments to the said land belonging in appertaining to
hold to the said MATTHEW GILBERT his heirs and assigns forever yielding
and paying to us such sums money yearly or otherwise as our General
Assembly from time to time may direct or provide laws that to the said
MATTHEW GILBERT shall cause this grant to be registered in the Registers
office in this county within twelve months from this date and I SAMUEL
HAWKINS of, in and to the same or any part or parcel thereof To have and
to hold the said tract or parcel of land & premises with the
appertenances with the only proper use and behoof of the said MATTHEW
GILBERT his heirs &c forever and the said SAMUEL HAWKINS for himself and
his heirs the above said tract of land and every part and parcel thereof
with all and every the appertenances against him his or all other
persons whatsoever unto the said MATTHEW GILBERT belongs, his heirs &c
forever shall & will warrant and defend by these presents. In witness
whereof the said SAMUEL HAWKINS hath hereunto set his hand and affixed
his seal this day.
SAMUEL HAWKINS (seal)
Test JAMES MATHEWS, JOHN MATHEWS.
Halifax County Sst
May Court 1785
Then this deed of sale was exhibited in Open Court and duly proved by
the Oath of JAMES MATTHEWS a witness thereto and on motion ordered to be
registered.
Test WM WOOTEN CCt, Registered JNO GEDDY P.R.
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SAMUEL HAWKINS to ANN HAWKINS-1808
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 21, Pages 146-147
This Indenture made this 30th day of Jany in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred & eight, between SAMUEL HAWKINS of the County of
Halifax & State of No. Carolina of the one part & ANN HAWKINS of the
County & State aforesd of the other part; Witnesseth that the s'd SAMUEL
HAWKINS for & in consideration of the sum of thirty three dollars to me
in hand paid by the said ANN HAWKINS the receipt whereof I do hereby
acknowledge have bargained sold granted aleined & forever quit claim &
by these presents doth bargain grant sell & deliver enfeoff & confirm
unto the said ANN HAWKINS her heirs & assigns forever, one certain tract
or parcel of land lying & being situate in the county & state aforsd
between the lines of JAMES EVANS, WILLIAM GILBERT & the sd SAMUEL
HAWKINS containing by estimation fifty one acres more or less; beginning
at a Spanish oak in EVENS[sic] line thence along JAMES WEAVER's line N.
63 E. 72 pole to a corner white oak in WILLIAM GILBERT's line, thence
along his line N. 28 W 160 pole to a red oak thence S. 60 W 36 pole to a
black jack then along sd SAMUEL HAWKINS' & EVINS [sic] line to the
beginning & all the right interest & privileges, immunities &
hereditaments to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining
thereunto; to have & to hold the said tract or parcel of land & premises
to the said ANN HAWKINS, her heirs, Exrs., admrs, & assigns forever &
the said SAMUEL HAWKINS for himself, his heirs &c will forever, warrant
& defnd th right title & interest of the above mentioned tract or parcel
of land clear & fell from the claim or claims of any person or persons
whatsoever unto the sd ANN HAWKINS her heirs &c. In witness whereof I
have hereunto set my hand & seal SAMUEL HAWKINS
in presence of
DANIEL BUIE
M. ELLBECK
Halifax County St
February Sessions 1808
Then this deed was exhibited in open court & duly proved by the oath of
DANIEL BUIE a witness thereto & on motion ordered to be registered.
Pr A. MARSHALL P.R.
Witness L. LONG CCt
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SAMUEL HAWKINS to ANN HAWKINS-1808
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 21, Page 147
This indenture made this 30th day of January in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred & eight between SAMUEL HAWKINS, of the County of
Halifax & State of N. Carolina of the one part & ANN HAWKINS of the
County & State aforesaid of the other part; Witnesseth that the sd
SAMUEL HAWKINS for & in consideration of the sum of Sixty eight dollars
& fifty cents to him in hands paid by the sd ANN HAWKINS the receipt
whereof & do hereby acknowledge have bargained, sold, granted, aleined &
forever quit claim & by these presents doth bargain grant sell & deliver
enfeoff & confirm unto the sd ANN HAWKINS her heirs & assigns forever.
One certain tract of land lying being situate on Hawtree Creek in the
County & State afore mentioned containing by estimation one hundred
acres be the same more or less & bounded as follows; beginning at a
hickory thence West to a post oak, thence South to a pine, thence East
to a pine thence North to the first station. With all & singular the
premises thereto belonging to have & to hold the same with the
appurtenances &c clear & free from the lawful claims of any person or
persons whatsoever unto the only proper use & behoof of her the sd ANN
HAWKINS, her heirs & assigns forever, & I the SAMUEL HAWKINS for myself,
my heirs Exrs & admrs will forever warrant & defend the right title &
interest of the above mentioned tract or parcel of land unto the said
ANN HAWKINS her heirs &c. In witness I have hereunto set my hand & seal
this day & year above written.
SAMUEL HAWKINS
Signed & sealed in presence of
M. ELLBECK
DANIEL BUIE
Halifax County St
February Sessions 1808
Then this deed was exhibited in open court & duly proved by the oath of
DANIEL BUIE a witness thereto & on motion ordered to be registered.
Pr. A. MARSHALL
Witness
L. LONG CCt
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SOLOMON HAWKINS to WILLIAM KINCHEN- 1753
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 4, Page 491-493
This Indenture made the twenty third day of August in the year of our
Lord Christ One thousand Seven hundred and fifty three, between SOLOMON
HAWKINS of Edgecombe County in the province of North Carolina planter on
the one part, and WILLIAM KINCHEN JUN'R of the County and province
aforesaid planter on the other part witnesseth that the said SOLOMON
HAWKINS for and in consideration of the sum of fifteen pounds current
money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said WILLIAM KINCHEN JUN'R
the receipt whereof he doth acknowledge and thereof and every part
thereof doth acquit and discharge the said WILLIAM KINCHEN his heirs
Exors and admnrs. by these presents Hath given granted bargained sold
aleined released enfeoffed and confirmed and doth by these presents give
grant bargain sell alein release enfeoff and confirm unto the said
WILLIAM KINCHEN his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract of land
lying in the South side of Roanoke River in the Parish of Edgecombe and
County of Edgecombe as containing two hundred & twenty acres be the same
more or less to wit, Beginning at a fence in JAMES CARTER's line, then
along his line So.53 E32 in RICHARD GRANDON's line, then So.60 W240 pole
to a pine then No.30 W162 pole to a pine then So.60 E140 pole to a
branch then down the banch to the first station, which land was granted
unto WILLIAM CATHCART by Mess. JAMES JONES and FRANCIS CORBIN in behalf
and in the stead of JOHN EARL Granville by deed bearing date the second
day of November and the XXVI year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord
GEORGE the second &c. Reference thereunto being first had the reversion
and reversion remainder and remainders yearly rentor rents Issues and
profits thereof & of every part thereof and the Estate & Estates right
title trust in trust claim and demand whatsoever either in land in
equity of been the said SOLOMON HAWKINS his heirs and assigns into or
ext of the premises and their appurtenances and every and any art
thereof To have and to hold the said tract of Land and all and singular
the other hereby granted premises with their and every of their
appurtenances unto the said WILLIAM KINCHEN his heirs and assigns
forever, and the said SOLOMON HAWKINS covenants and grants to and with
the said WILLIAM KINCHEN his heir and assigns that he hath a freed
Estate in fee simple in & to the premises. And that he hath full right
and lawfull forever to sell and dispose of the same, and the said
SOLOMON HAWKINS binds & obliges himself his heirs Exors. Admrs and doth
warrant the said Estate in deed to the premises to the said WILLIAM
KINCHEN his heirs and assigns in as full pure and perfect a manner to
all intents and purposes as an indefeasable Estate as fee simple can be
held and expired.
In witness whereof he hath thereunto sett his hand and seal the day &
year above written &c.
SOLOMON HAWKINS
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of
JAS. CARTER, JOHN POPE
Edgecombe County Ss, August Court 1753
The above deed of sale was acknowledged in Open Court in due form of
law, and on motion was ordered to be registered.
Test BENJ'N WYNNS Cler Cur
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SOLOMON HAWKINS to DAVID HAWKINS- 1755
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 2, Page 329
This Indenture made the third day of June Annoque Domini 1755. Between
SOLOMON HAWKINS of Edgecombe County in the Province of North Carolina of
the one part and DAVID HAWKINS of the County and Province aforesaid of
the other part. Witnesseth that the said SOLOMON HAWKINS for and in
consideration of the sum of five pounds to him in hand before the
ensealing and delivery of these presents by the said DAVID HAWKINS well
and truly contented and paid whereof the said SOLOMON HAWKINS doth
hereby acknowledge the receipt thereof every part thereof doth acquit
exonerate and discharge the said DAVID HAWKINS his heirs Exors and
adminrs and every of them forever by these presents hath granted
bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell to
the said DAVID HAWKINS all that tract of land situate and being in
Edgecombe County on the North side of Quankie Pocason[sic]
containing one hundred acres be the same more or less, to wit, beginning
at a sweet gum on the main rn in Quankie pocason then along a line of
marked trees to a black gum in the mouth of LEE's Branch then up the
said branch to two poplars and a sweet gum in the fork thereof then
along a line of marked trees to a pine a made corner in the old line of
the survey then North to a pine then East to a red oak in PRATT's line
then South 63d. E. 170 poles to an oak in Quankie Pocason then down the
main run of Quankie Pocason to the first station the same being a part
of a larger quantity of land bought by the aforesaid SOLOMON HAWKINS of
JOS. MONTFORT as by the deed from the aforesaid JOSEPH MONTFORT to the
said SOLOMON HAWKINS will more fully appear and the reversion and
reversions remainder and remainders and all the Estate and Estates right
title interest claim or demand whatsoever either in Law or Equity of
into or out of the aforesaid land and premises or any part or parcel
thereof To have and to hold to the said DAVID HAWKINS his heirs and
assigns forever and the aid SOLOMON HAWKINS his heirs and assigns the
said tract of land and premises with the appurtenances unto the said
DAVID HAWKINS his heirs and assigns in manner aforesaid against him the
said SOLOMON HAWKINS his heirs and assigns and all and every other
person or persons lawfully claiming fro by or under him sha and will
warrant and ever more defend by these presents
SOLOMON HAWKINS
Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of
MONTFORD EELBECK, MARY EELBECK {interlined before signing &c thes word
viz: in PRATT's Line then S.63 Deg E.170 poles to a white oak in Quanki
percoson.
Edgecombe County, August Court 1755.
The above deed of sale was proved in open court by the oath of MONTFORT
EELBECK on Evidence and on motion was ordered to be Registered.
Test JOS. MONTFORT Cler Cur
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SOLOMON & DAVID HAWKINS to WILLIAM WATSON- 1756
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 2, Page 425-426
This Indenture the tenth day of January in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred and fifty six between SOLOMON HAWKINS and DAVID
HAWKINS of Edgecombe County and province of North Carolina cordwainers
on the one part and WILLIAM WATSON of the County and Province afsd.
merchant on the other part. Witnesseth that they the said SOLOMON
HAWKINS and DAVID HAWKINS for and in consideration of the sum of forty
pounds lawful money of Great Britain to them in hand paid by the said
WILLIAM WATSON before the ensealing and delivery hereof the receipt
whereof they do acknowledge and thereof and of every part thereof do
acquit exonerate and discharge the said WILLIAM WATSON his executors
admrs. and assigns by these presents, hath given granted, bargained,
sold, and confirmed and do by these presents fully, freely and
absolutely give, grant bargain, sell and confirm unto the said WILLIAM
WATSON and his heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel and
dividend of land and plantation lying on the south side of Roanoke River
in Edgecombe County containing two hundred and ten acres be the same
more or less, to wit, beginning at the main run on Quankee percosson[sic]
then S.23, W to a red oak in SOLOMON WILLIAMS line his corner on the
pocasson[sic]then S.47, W on his line 118 po. to a white oak W.80
pole to a hickory N.290 pole to a pine E.54 pole to a red oak in PRATT's
line S.63,E.170 pole to a white oak in the said percosson then through
the said percosson to the main run thereof then down the said run the
meanders thereof to the first station the same being the land granted to
SOLOMON HAWKINS by JOSEPH MONTFORT of Edgecombe County and Province of
North Carolina, gent. by deed bearing date the twenty-first day of
August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four
reference to the same deed being had and the reversion and reversions,
remainder and remainders yearly rent or rents issues and profits thereof
and of every part thereof with their and every their appurtenances in
any ways belonging. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land
and plantation unto the said WILLIAM WATSON his heirs and assigns
forever to the only proper use and behoof of the said WILLIAM WATSON his
heirs and assigns forever and the said SOLOMON HAWKINS and DAVID HAWKINS
do hereby jointly and severally each of them for themselves their heirs,
Executors, Administrators and assigns covenant promise and grant to and
with the said WILLIAM WATSON his heirs, executors administrators and
assigns that the above mentioned premises are free and clear from all
incumbrances whatsoever and that they have full power and lawful right
to sell and dispose of the same and that they the said SOLOMON HAWKINS
and DAVID HAWKINS as either of their heirs or assigns or any of them
shall and will at anytime and at all times hereafter the request and
costs in law of him the said WILLIAM WATSON his heirs and assigns make
do, suffer execute or cause to be executed, made done, suffered and
executed all and every such further lawful and reasonable act or acts
for the sure making or better assuming of every part and parcel therof
as by the said WILLIAM WATSON his heirs or assigns his or their counsel
learned in the law shall or can be devised advised or required and the
said SOLOMON HAWKINS and DAVID further for themselves their heirs,
executors admrs. and assigns jointly and severally hereby warrant the
premises to the said WILLIAM WATSON his heirs and assigns forever in as
full pure and perfect a manner to all intents and purposes as an
indefeasible estate in fee simple absolute can be held or enjoyed. In
witness whereof the said SOLOMON HAWKINS and DAVID HAWKINS have hereunto
set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
SOLOMON HAWKINS
DAVID HAWKINS ("X" his mark)
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
MONTFORT EELBECK, JAMES WALLACE, JOHN CARLEN
January ye tenth 1756.
Then Recd. of WILLIAM WATSON the sum of forty pounds lawful money of
Great Britain in full for the within mentioned land and premises, &c by
us.
SOLOMON HAWKINS
DAVID HAWKINS ("X" his mark)
Edgecombe County Ss
February Court 1756
This deed and receipt was in open court duly proved by the oath of
MONTFORT EELBECK, Esq. on evidence therto and on motion ordered to be
registered.
Test. JOS. MONTFORT, CLer.Cur.
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SOLOMON HAWKINS to ELISHA B. SMITH-1812
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 22, Pages 452-453
This Indenture made this 27th day of May in the Year of Our Lord One
thousand eight hundred & twelve between SOLOMON HAWKINS of the County of
Halifax & State of North Carolina of the one part and ELISHA B. SMITH of
the County and State of North Carolina aforesaid of the other part
Witnesseth that the said SOLOMON HAWKINS for and in consideration of the
sum of five pounds money of the state aforesaid to him in hand paid by
the said ELISHA B. SMITH before the sealing and delivery of these
presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted
bargained sold enfeoffed and confirmed and by these presents doth grant
bargain sell enfeoff and confirm unto the said ELISHA B. SMITH his heirs
and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land situated lying and
being in the county and state aforesaid and bounded as followed vizt-
Beginning at a Black Jack in said SMITH's and HAWKINS line then S20 W 16
poles to a pine a new made corner then S68 E 31 poles to a pine said
SMITHs and HAWKINS corner then along said SMITHs and HAWKINS line to the
beginning- containing one and an half acres be the same more or less
together with all and singular the privileges and appertenances
thereunto belonging on in any wise appertaining. To have and to hold to
the only proper use and behoof of him the said ELISHA B. SMITH his heir
and assigns forever. And he the said SOLOMON HAWKINS as well for himself
as also for his heir Exors. Adminrs and assigns doth covenant and agree
to and with the said ELISHA B. SMITH that he the said SOLOMON HAWKINS at
the time of making this conveyance is seized of a sure perfect &
indefeasible title in and to the premises aforesaid and he doth further
covenant and agree as well for himself as also for his heirs Exors Admrs
and assigns to and with the said ELISHA B. SMITH his heirs Exors Admrs &
assigns forever to warrant and defend the right title and Interest of
the above bargained premises against the lawful claim or demand of all
manners of person or persons whatsoever.
In witness whereof the said SOLOMON hath hereunto set his hand and seal
the day and date above written.
SOLOMON HAWKINS {seal}
Signed sealed & delivered
In presence of
D. DAY
Halifax County
May Session 1814
Then this Deed was exhibited in open court & duly proven by the oath of
DAVID DAY a witness thereto & OM&R
Witness RICHARD EPPES Clk
per M. PONTON P.R.
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SOLOMON HAWKINS Heirs-1827
Halifax County, North Carolina
Deed Book 28, Page 158
We the Legatees to the Estate of SOLOMON HAWKINS hath this day agreed to
the following Division & Conditions of the land so divided. Lot No. 1
taken by MARTHA HAWKINS & adjoining the lands of LEWIS LONG is to pay
unto PRISCILLA HAWKINS who takes by consent the Lot No. 3 Twenty five
dollars in or til one the 25th Dec'r next. Lot No.2 taken by EXUM JAMES
is to pay to PRISCILLA HAWKINS who takes Lot No.3 Twenty five dollars on
or before the 25th Dec'r 1827. It being agreeable to the Division of
Lands of sd SOLO. HAWKINS by us consented to this 20th January 1827.
EXUM JAMES ("X" his mark)
MARTHA HAWKINS ("X" her mark)
PRISCILLA HAWKINS ("X" her mark)
WM GARY
State of North Carolina
This day GEO. W. GARY came before me JOS. JNO. DANIEL one of the judges
of our Superior Courts of Law & Equity & made oath that he was well
acquainted with the handwriting of WM. GARY & that the within signature
of WM GARY is in his own proper handwriting & the said WM GARY is now
dead. Let it be registered this the 1st day of June 1830.
J. J. DANIEL JSCLE
per M.T. PONTON PR June 1830
These were the 3 daughters of Solomon Hawkins [1745-1816] who
were unmarried at the time of his death, following through according to
the terms of his will after the marriage of daughter Nancy, to Exum
James.
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SOLOMON HAWKINS to JESSE A. ALSTON-1836
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 30, Page 156
The Indenture made this 17th day of November Eighteen hundred & thirty
six between SOLOMON HAWKINS of the one part & JESSE A. ALSTON of the
other part both of the County of Halifax & State of N. Carolina
Witnesseth that that the said SOLOMON HAWKINS for & in consideration of
the sum of Twenty Two Dollars to him in hand paid by the said JESSE A.
ALSTON at & before the sealing & delivering of these presents the
receipt whereof the said SOLOMON HAWKINS doth hereby acknowledge he the
said SOLOMON HAWKINS hath granted bargained & sold & by these presents
doth grant bargain & sell alien enfeoff release & confirm unto the said
JESSE A. ALSTON his heirs & assigns forever one certain tract or parcel
of land & premises situate lying & being in the County & State aforesaid
& on the South side of Hawtree Creek containing by estimation Seven &
one third acres be the same more or less & bounded as follows- Beginning
on the aforesaid Creek at a white oak sweet gum & ash where the path
between the said HAWKINS & ALSTON crosses & running up the meanders of
said Creek to the mouth of a slash thence up the meanders of the slash
to a black gum persimmons on said slash where the aforesaid path crosses
it thence west said path N 12 pole then N 38 W19 pole then N 292 W14
pole then N 39½ W16 poles to the beginning. To have & to hold the
aforesaid tract of land & premises with all & singular the appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said JESSE A.
ALSTON his heirs & assigns. And the said SOLOMON HAWKINS for himself &
his heirs the aforesaid tract of land & premises against himself & his
heirs & against all & every other person or persons whatsoever do & will
warrant & forever defend by these presents unto the said JESSE A. ALSTON
his heirs & assigns forever. In witness whereof the said SOLOMON HAWKINS
hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day & year above written.
SOLOMON HAWKINS ("X" his mark)
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of
WILL BRINKLEY
JOHN LEE JUN'R
Halifax County, November Ct 1838
Then this Deed duly proved in Open Court by the oath of JOHN LEE JUN'R &
ordered to be Registered.
Witness
S. H. SIMMONS Clk
M.T. PONTON P.R., January 1839
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Estate of SOLOMON HAWKINS (1780-1847)
FANNY HAWKINS Dower- 1848
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 32, Page 488
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
Pursuant to the annexed Order to me directed, I WILLIAM W. BRICKELL,
Sheriff by WILLIAM E. LANE Deputy Sheriff with the undersigned
freeholders unconnected to the parties by affinity or consanguinity but
entirely disconnected did proceed upon the premises after being duly
sworn to lay off & allot to MRS. FANNY HAWKINS widow of SOLOMON HAWKINS
dec'd her dower or one third part of the lands of her deceased husband &
we the Jurors do report & say that her dower shall be confined within
the following to Wit Beginning at a post oak WASHINGTON MABREY's corner
& running S12 E, 83 pole to an ash on Hawtree Creek then up the meanders
thereof to an ash & sweet gum on a path then along said path S25E 12
pole then S41 E, 18 pole then S30E, 25 pole then S4E, 12 pole to a black
gum & persimmon on a small branch then up the said branch S51E, 15 pole
to a pine then E45 pole to a pointed corner one dogwood &c then North
155 pole to a pointed corner white oak and(?)oak & thence West 80 poles
to the beginning containing Sixty sever acres including the mansion
house & other out houses. And we the Jurors put herein peacable
possession of the same Given under our hands & seals this the 9th day of
May 1848.
A.J. JOHNSTON
WASHINGTON MABRY
THOS PRITCHETT
HENRY R. BATCHELOR
T. HARRIS
JOHN MABRY
WM. MURE
JAMES LEE
H. A. SLEDGE
JOHN HARDIE ("X" his mark)
JOHN LEE
ROBERT J. VINSON
WM. W. BRICKELL
By WM. E. LANE D. Shff
pr M.T. PONTON P.R. 22 Dec 1848 ************************
THOMAS HEATH to SAMUEL HAWKINS-1784
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 15, Page 383
This Indenture made this 8th day of December in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred and eighty four between THOMAS HEATH of the
County of Halifax in the province of North Carolina of the one part and
SAMUEL HAWKINS of the Couunty and province aforesaid of the other part
Witnesseth that the said THOMAS HEATH for and in consideration of the
sum of ten pounds cash paid in hand the right whereof I do hereby
acknowledge myself full satisfied and paid and therefore do acquit and
discharge the said SAMUEL HAWKINS his heirs Excrs &c by these presents
hath bargained granted and sold and by these presents THOMAS HEATH his
heirs and assigns for one certain tract of land lying and being in the
county of Halifax in the province of North Carolina fourteen acres be
the same more or less lying in the North side of Little Fishing Creek
beginning at WILLIAM GILBERT's corner on the creek running West in
GILBERT's line to the Creek then down the creek to the first station as
by the platt hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods waters
mines minerals hereditaments & appertenances to the said land belonging
or appertaining To hold to the said SAMUEL HAWKINS his heirs and assigns
forever yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise
as our General Assembly from time to time shall direct provided laws
that the said SAMUEL HAWKINS shall cause this grant to be registered in
the registers office of our said county of Halifax within twelve months
from the date hereof and I THOMAS HEATH of in and to the same or any
part or parcel thereof to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of
land and premises with the appertenances with the only proper use and
behoof of the said SAMUEL HAWKINS his heirs and assigns forever and the
said THOMAS HEATH for himself and his heirs the above said tract or
parcell of land with all and every the appertenances against him his or
all other persons whatsoever unto the said SAMUEL HAWKINS belongs his
heirs or assigns forever defend by these presents in witness whereof the
said THOMAS HEATH hath hereto set his hand and fixed his seal this day.
THOMAS HEATH ("X" his mark)
Text.
JNO MATTHEWS
JAMES MATHIS
Halifax County Sst May Court 1785
Then this deed of sale was in Open Court and duly proved by the oath of
JAMES MATHIS a witness thereto and ordered to be registered.
Test.
WM WOOTTEN CCt,
Registered JNO. GEDDY P.R. ************************
STEPHEN HEDGEPETH to THOMAS P. MATTHEWS- 1850
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 33, Page 15
This Indenture made on the 16th day of Feby A.D. one thousand eight
hundred & fifty between STEPHEN HEDGEPETH of the County of Halifax &
State of North Carolina on the one part & THOS P. MATHEWS[sic] of
the County & State aforesaid on the other part witnesseth The said
STEPHEN HEDGEPETH for & in consideration of the sum of twenty five
dollars to him in hand paid by the said THOS P. MATTHEWS at the time of
executing these presents to the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged
hath granted bargained sold conveyed aliened & conveyed & by these
present doth grant, bargain, sell, convey, alien & confirm unto the said
THOS P. MATTHEWS his heirs & assigns a certain tract or parcel of land
in the County of Halifax & State of NC situated near the waters of
Hawtree Swamp adjoining the lands of THOS P. MATTHEWS formerly the land
of COL. ISHAM MATTHEWS & others bounded as follows (viz) Beginning at a
pine in T. P. MATTHEWS line thence west 80 p to a pine & white oak said
MATTHEWS line thence South 100 p to a spanish oak & pine then N 100 p to
the first station supposed to contain fifty acres be the same more or
less. To have & to hold the same lands & premises & all & singular the
tenements hereditaments woods, ways, waters, mines & minerals &c
thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to him the said THOS. P.
MATTHEWS his heirs & assigns forever. And the said STEPHEN HEDGEPETH &
his heirs all & singular the premises hereby conveyed to the said T. P.
MATTHEWS his heirs & assigns shall & will warrant & forever defend from
the lawful claim or claims of any & all person & persons whatsoever. In
testimony whereof the said STEPHEN HEDGEPETH doth hereunto set his hand
& seal the date first written.
STEPHEN HEDGEPETH ("X" his mark)
Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of WM T. WILLIAMS and ANN R.
WILLIAMS.
Halifax County
May Court 1850
Then the foregoing deed was exhibited in open court & the execution
thereof duly proved by the oath of WM T. WILLIAMS, one of subscribing
witnesses thereto Ordered therefore that it be registered.
Witness WM W. DANIEL Clk
pr M. T. PONTON P.R., June 8, 1850 ************************
THOMAS HEDGEBETH to JOSEPH L. SIMMONS- 1842
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 31, Page 238
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
This Indenture made on the 25th day of June 1842 between THOMAS
HEDGEBETH of the County & State aforesaid of the first part & JOSEPH L.
SIMMONS of the same County & State of the second part Witnesseth that
whereas the said THOMAS HEDGEBETH is pretty indebted to the said JOSEPH
L. SIMMONS in the sum of fifty dollars duly account & whereas the said
THOMAS HEDGEBETH is honestly desirous to secure the payment of the said
debt. Now therefore this Indenture witnesseth that for & in
consideration of the premises together with the farther consideration of
the sum of one dollar to the said THOMAS HEDGEBETH in hand paid by the
said JOSEPH L. SIMMONS the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged in
full the said THOMAS HEDGEBETH hath granted bargained & sold & by these
presents doth grant bargain & sell unto the said JOSEPH L. SIMMONS the
following property Viz nine head of hogs, one black mare, one cart four
bee g???, plantation utensils, house hold & kitchen furniture also his
present coop now growing to the said JOSEPH L. SIMMONS his heirs &
assigns forever free & discharged from all & any incumbrances whatever
in special trust & confidence nevertheless that the said JOSEPH L.
SIMMONS shall & will hold keep use & apply the same to the uses & intent
following no other that is to say that if the aforesaid debt & every
part thereof together with the lawful interest that may have accrued on
the same shall not be fully paid off & satisfied on or before the 25th
day of December 1842 then & in that case it shall be lawful & he the
said JOSEPH L. SIMMONS may sell all or any part of the property herein
conveyed after advertising ten days at three or more public places & out
of the moneys or proceeds of such sale to retain all the necessary
expenses of the trust & then pay off & discharge the said debt &
interest or such part thereof as shall remain unpaid at the time of said
sale & the overplus if any shall truly & faithfully return to the said
THOMAS HEDGEPETH[sic] his Executors or Administrators. In
Testimony whereof the said THOMAS HEDGEPETH hath hereunto set my hand &
seal the date first above written.
THOMAS HEDGEBETH ("X" his mark)
Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of
J. S. SIMMONS
The interlination on first page was made before the execution of this
Deed.
J. S. SIMMONS
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
JO STERLING SIMMONS came before me this 29th day of June 1842 & duly
proved the execution of the annexed Deed of Trust. Therefore let it be
registered.
Witness JAS SIMMONS Clk
This Deed was recd 30th June 1842 & Registered 30th June 1842.
per M. T. PONTON PR ************************
HERBERT HICKS to JESSE JOHNSTON-1832
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 28, Page 379-380
This Indenture made this ninth day of October in the year of our Lord
one thousand Eight hundred & thirty two between HERBERT HICKS of the
first part JESSE JOHNSTON of the second part & THOMAS C. WILLIS of the
third part all of the County of Halifax & State of North Carolina.
Witnessesth that whereas I the said HERBERT HICKS is firstly indebted to
THOMAS C. WILLIS in the sum of seventeen dollars in a judgment with
interest from the 11th of April 1829
& cost $1.80 and the said HERBERT HICKS is desirous to secure & pay the
said THOS. C. WILLIS and whereas JESSE JOHNSTON have been chosen for the
purpose hereafter mention. Now this Indenture witnesseth that I the said
HERBERT HICKS for & in consideration of the premises & the further sum
of one dollar to me in hand paid by JESSE JOHNSTON the receipt whereof
is hereby acknowledged have bargained sold & conveyed and by these
presents do bargain sell convey & confirm unto the said JESSE JOHNSTON
his heirs & assigns forever one tract or parcel of land lying & being in
the County of Halifax & State of North Carolina containing by estimation
forty acres be the same more or less and being the same whereon I the sd
HICKS now lives adjoining the land of WILLIAM MILLS, KINCHEN TONY &
others. To have & to hold the same tract or parcel of land together with
all the appurtenances & tenants belonging & all the right title or claim
of him the said HERBERT HICKS to the same unto him the said JESSE
JOHNSTON. Nevertheless the Indenture is upon this condition that if the
said HERBERT HICKS shall fail to pay the above mentioned sum then & in
that case it shall be lawful & full power & authority as hereby given
unto said JESSE JOHNSTON whenever requested by the said THOS. C. WILLIS
his heirs Exors. Adm'rs or assigns to sell the said tract or parcel of
land at public sale for ready money after giving ten ten days previous
notice thereof and out of the proceeds of such sale to pay to the said
THOS. C. WILLIS the aforesaid sum of money & all lawful interest arising
therefrom together with on cost charges & expenses attending such sale &
for the execution of this Trust and the balance if any to return to the
said HERBERT HICKS his heirs &c. In witness whereof we have hereunto set
our hands & affixed our Seals the day & year above written.
HERBERT HICKS ("X" his mark)
JESSE JOHNSTON
THOS. C. WILLIS
Signed Sealed & acknowledged in the presents of
JAMES V. ALLEN
JAMES JOHNSTON
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
Clers Office
22 October 1832
Then this Deed in Trust was exhibited in open court & the execution
thereof duly proved by the oath of JAMES V. ALLEN one of the subscribing
witnesses thereto. Therefore let it be registered.
Test M. H. PETTWAY Clk
by J. H. HARWELL? D.C.
This Deed was hand to me 24 Oct 1832
pr M. T. PONTON PR, 10 Novr 1832
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