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JOHN LEE to CAROLINE HARDY- 1859
Deed of Gift
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 35, Page 17-18
Know all men by these presents that I JOHN LEE of the County of Halifax
and State of Carolina as well for inconseration [consideration]
of the natrul love and affection which I have and bar unto my unto my
beloved daughter CAROLINA HARDY and for her better Better meantainces
and divers other causes hereunto making and for the better maintainance
of my beloved daughter CAROLIA HARDY wife of EDWARD HARDY, do grant and
lend to the said CAROLIN HARDY wife of EDWARD HARDY, I the said JOHN LEE
do lend unto my daughter CAROLIN HARDY one certain tract of land and
premises lying and being in the County of halifax and on bar Sampe[Bear
Swamp] containing two hundred and seventy five acres also for the
same purpas and cause I lende her the same CAROLINIA HARDY wife of
EDWARD HARDY one other tract of land lying and being in the County of
halifax and lying on the Road near bar samp [Bear Swamp] known by
the name WAD CRAWLEY tract of land containing one hundred ninety
seve[sic] acres be the same more or less, and also I lend unto my
daughter CAROLIN HARDY for her better maintainance the following name
Negros to with BILLY, BUCK, SUSAN, JAMES, HENRY, LUCY ANN, MARY,
ELLEN, SANAR, JAN HALL, JORDON, MENURVY, NEDE after the death of my
said daughter CAROLINIA I give the aforesaid land and Negros to her
children to be equal divided between at her death and not before but I
except any part of the land and Negros that I may want or neede during
my life and I the saide JOHN LEE will and do warrant a good and
shure[sic] and perfect right to the above lands and Negros to CAROLINs
children to them and ther airs[sic] for Ever wheas[sic] I have set my
hand and affix miy seal this the 27 day of August 1859.
JOHN LEE
Signed Sealed & delivered
in the presence of
C M GARDNER
F N McWILLIAMS
JOHN MABREY
North Carolina
Halifax County
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
February Term A. D. 1860
Then the foregoing and within deed was exibited[sic] in Open Court and
the execution thereof was duly proved by the oath and examination of F N
McWILLIAMS a witness thereto. Therefore let the said deed together with
the certificate be registered.
JA'S H WHITAKER Clk
Tax fee paid.
W. C. GARY PR
per J J ANDERSON DPR March 22nd 1860
Note: This deed contains many spelling errors some of which I have
added a few corrections for some words I felt would not be so obvious to
all readers. Any others are left "as is" since it shouldn't be too
difficult to understand the actual word, including the many name
variations.
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JOHN LEE to Heirs of EDWARD LEE- 1860
Deed of Gift
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 35, Page 19
Know all men by these presents that I JOHN LEE of the County of Halifax
and State of North Carolina as well for and in consideration of the
natural love and affection which I have and bear toward my beloved Grand
Children of my son EDWARD LEE for divers good causes making for the
better maintainance of my beloved EDWARD LEE's children do give grant
unto my said three grandsons (namely) MALACHI, EDWARD, JAMES GILBERT LEE
one certain tract or parcel of land bought of my son JONES LEE
containing six hundred and five and one fourth acres it being the land
bought of my son JONES LEE, JOSEPH J. DANIEL and the land I bought of
the late SOLOMON HAWKINS heirs to be equally divided between my three
youngest sons of EDWARD LEE, MALACHI, EDWARD and JA'S GILBERT LEE the
aforesaid tract or parcel of land to be equally divided between on
arriving to the age twenty one years (of age) and not before, also the
following named Negroes, to wit, to my three grand sons MALACHI, EDWARD
and JAMES GILBERT LEE also to my three granddaughters MARY, LAURA and
SARAH J. the said JOHN LEE do give and grant the following named
Negroes, to wit, HENDERSON, MARCANA, HARRIET, JAMES, ANN, CAROLINE,
HARRY, SADA, DILCY, ALFRED, AARON, WILLIAM, MALISSA, ELLEN and GILBERT.
For myself my heirs Excrs, Adm'r and assigns do warrant and forever
defend against the claim of any or all persons or persons whatever. And
I for myself reserve any part of said land and Negroes or any part if I
should want or need during my life, and I the said JOHN LEE will forever
warrant and defend the right and title to the above property. Given
under my hand and seal this 24th September 1859.
JOHN LEE
In presence of
C M GARDNER
F N McWILLIAMS
JOHN MABREY
North Carolina
Halifax County
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
February Term A.D. 1860
Then the foregiving and within deed was exibited in open Court and the
execution thereof was duly proved by the examination of F. N. McWILLIAMS
a witness thereto. Therefore let the said deed together with this
certificate be registered. Tax fee paid.
JA'S H. WHITAKER Clk
W. C. GARY PR
per J. J. ANDERSON DPR March 22 1860
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JOHN LEE to JONES LEE- 1859
Deed of Gift
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 35, Pages 18-19
Know all men by these presents that I JOHN LEE of the County of Halifax
and State of North Carolina as well for and in consideration of the
natural love and affection which I have and bear unto my beloved son
JONES LEE and for divers other good causes hereunto making and the
better maintenance of my beloved son JONES LEE do give and grant this
presence doth give and grant unto my said son JONES LEE one certain
tract or parcil of land and premises situate and liing[sic] and being in
the County of Halifax and State aforesaid and bounded as follows.
Beginning at a white oak on KIMBELLS spring branch and running S60° ½
East 21 pole to dogwood thence South 136 pole to three white oaks and
pine pointer thence North 86 East 138 pole to red oak thence North 40
pole to sweet gum thence East 24 pole to a willow oake on the bank of
Little Fishing Creek thence up the meanders of the said to the mouth of
the aforesaid KIMBELLS Springs there up the meanders of said Creek to
the mouth of Hawtree thence up the said Hawtree Creek to SOL HAWKINS
lin[sic] then HAWKINS lin to a post oake thence the olde GILBERT lin to
black gum thence a marked line to the beginning, containing Four hundred
and seventeen acres of land mor or less to have and to hold Holde [sic]
the said tract or parcel of land and premises with all and singlar
appertainance thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto my
said son JONES LEE his heirs and assigns to the onley [sic] proper use
and behoof of the said JONES LEE his heirs and assigns forever. And I
the said JOHN LEE for myself my heirs and assigns will and do warrant
and for Ever his heirs for Ever defende the aforesaid tract or pacel
[sic] of land and premises to my son JONES LEE his heirs for Ever in
also for the same Natural Love and for my said son JONES LEE better
metainance[sic] I the said JOHN LEE do give unto my said son JONES LEE
to him and his heirs For Ever the following name Negroes to wit:
NELSON and SALLY, LITTLE BETHENY, MALVINEY, CHILSERY, ADAM, JOHN, MANDA,
DANIEL, HENRY, MARTHA ANN, POKER HUNTER they and their increas
forever to my said son JONES LEE to him and his heirs forever but I do
except any part of the, Aney part of the Land or Negros if I shood want
or need during my life, and I the said JOHN LEE do and will warrant a
good right and title to my said son JONES LEE to him and his heirs for
Ever. Whear[sic] of I the said JOHN LEE hath her unto set my hande and
affix my seal this the 27 Day of August 1859.
JOHN LEE
Sined in the presens of
C M GARDNER
F N McWILLIAMS
JOHN MABREY
North Carolina, Halifax County
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
February Term A.D. 1860
Then the foregoing and within deed was exibited in open court and the
execution thereof was duly proved by the oath and examination of F N
McWILLIAMS a witness thereto Therefore let the said deed together with
this certificate be registered.
JAS H WHITAKER Clk
Wm C GARY PR
per J. J. ANDERSON DPR March 27 1860
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JONES LEE SR. to DUDLEY LYNCH- 1886
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 75B, Pages 256-257
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
This Deed mad this 20th day of December 1886 by JONES LEE SR. of Halifax
County of the first part, to DUDLEY LYNCH of Halifax County and the
State of North Carolina of the second part, Witnesseth: That said JONES
LEE SR. in consideration of four hundred seventy five dollars, to him
paid by DUDLEY LYNCH the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have
bargained and sold, and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey to
said DUDLEY LYNCH and heirs and assigns, a tract of land in Halifax
County, State of North Carolina adjoining the lands of WILLIAM STOKES on
the west and South by WILLIAM STOKES, JAS. J. KING on North and others,
bounded as follows viz: the tract is said to contain sixty six and two
thirds acres more or less to have and to hold the aforesaid tract and
all priveleges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the said DUDLEY
LYNCH heirs and assigns forever to their only use and behoof. And the
said JONES LEE SR., covenant to and with the said DUDLY LYNCH heirs and
assigns that he seized of said premises in fee, and have right to convey
the same in fee simple, that the same are free from all incumbrances,
and that he will warrant and defend the said title to the same against
the claims of all persons whatsoever in testimony whereof the said JONES
LEE SR. have hereunto set his hand and seal, this day and year above
written.
Attest
JONES LEE SR.
North Carolina, Halifax County
I. W. W. ROSSER, J.P. do hereby certify that JONES LEE SR. personally
appeared before me this day, and acknowledge the due execution of the
annexed deed of conveyance; and the said being by me privately examined
separate and apart from her said husband, touching her voluntary
execution of the same; doth state that she signed the same freely and
voluntarily, without fear or compulsion of her said husband or any other
person, and that she doth still voluntarily assent thereto. Let the
same, with this certificate be registered this 20 day of Decr 1886.
W. W. ROSSER J.P.
North Carolina, Halifax County
The foregoing certificate of W. W. ROSSER a justice of the peace of
Halifax County is adjudged to be correct and sufficient. Let the
instrument with the certificates be registered. Witness my hand this 3rd
day of January 1887.
JOHN T. GREGORY
Clerk Superior Court
Filed for Registration
Jany 3rd 1887
L. VINSON Reg. Deeds per W. W. KITCHEN, Dep
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JONES LEE SR. to JOHN W. LEE- 1868
Halifax County Deeds
Halifax. Deeds 1868–1869
Deed Book 36, Pages 232-233
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
This Indenture made and entered into this 2nd day November 1868 between
JONES LEE SENIOR of the one part, and JOHN W. LEE of the other part,
both of the County and State aforesaid. Witnesseth that for and in
consideration of the sum of one Thousand Dollars cash in hand paid, the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said JONES LEE has sold,
bargained & conveyed & by these presents doth sell, bargain and convey
to the said JOHN W. LEE of the second part, to him his heirs & assigns
forever two tracts or parcels of land lying & being in the County &
State aforesaid. One tract containing by estimation, one hundred &
Seventy seven aces, be the same more or less lying little Fishing Creek
& bounded follows, beginning at the mouth of KIMBELL's Spring branch &
running up Little Fishing Creek to the mouth of Hawtree Creek, thence up
Hawtree to MALIKI LEE's line, thence along said line to KIMBELL's Spring
branch then down said branch to the beginning. Also another tract
containing by estimation Sixty six acres, lying on Hawtree Creek &
bounded by the lands of NICK RICHARDSON, JOHN WESTLEY SHEARIN, THO'S
LYNCH & JOHN MABRY.
Now the said JONES LEE doth warrant and defend unto him the said JOHN W.
LEE his heirs & assigns forever all the right title and interest which
the said JONES LEE SR. held or possessed in the above described tracts
of land against the right title & claim of all persons whomsoever. In
witness whereof the said JONES LEE SENIOR hath hereunto set his hand &
seal the day & date above written.
JONES LEE
MARTHA LEE
Witness
B.B. NICHOLSON
MALACHI LEE
State of North Carolina
County of Halifax
Office of Judge of Probate
To B. B. NICHOLSON
Greeting.
Personally appeared before the undersigned Judge of Probate for said
County, JONES LEE who acknowledged the due execution of the within as
being his act and deed, and it appearing that MARTHA LEE, the wife of
JONES LEE is so aged and infirm that she cannot travel to the Judge of
Probate.
Now therefore I commission you to take the acknowledgement to the within
deed of the said MARTHA LEE and also the private examination of the said
MARTHA LEE, apart from her husband touching her apart thereto.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my
seal of office at office in Halifax Town this the 1st day of February
A.D. 1869.
JOHN T. GREGORY
Probate Judge
State of North Carolina
County of Halifax
Be it remembered that in pursuance of the foregoing commission to me
directed on this the 4th day of February A.D. 1869, came MARTHA LEE wife
of JONES LEE, who acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing deed
and thereupon the said MARTHA LEE being by me privately examined
separate and apart from her said husband touching the execution thereof
says: that she executed the same freely and of her own accord, without
fear or compulsion or her said husband or any other person and that she
still did voluntarily apart thereto.
B.B. NICHOLSON
Commissioner
The State of North Carolina
Halifax County
In the Probate Court
9th Feby 1869
The within and foregoing deed having been duly acknowledged by JONES LEE
and the examination of MARTHA LEE wife of the said JONES LEE, being in
due form of law. Let the said deed with accompanying certificates be
registered.
Received 9th recorded 11th Feby 1869.
JOHN N. BROWN, R.D.
JOHN T. GREGORY
pr R.W. BROWN D.R.D.
Probate Judge
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JONES LEE SR. to JONES LEE JR.- 1868
Halifax County Deeds
Halifax. Deeds 1868–1869
Deed Book 36, Pages 235-236
State of North Carolina
County of Halifax
This Indenture made and entered into this 2nd day of November 1868, by
and between JONES LEE, SENIOR of the State and County aforesaid of the
one part, and JONES LEE, JUNIOR of the County and State aforesaid of the
part; Witnesseth: That for and in consideration of the sum of One
Thousand Dollars cash in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged, the said JONES LEE, SENIOR, of the first part has
bargained sold and conveyed and by these presents doth bargain, sell &
convey to the said JONES LEE JUNIOR of the second part his heirs and
assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the
county and state aforesaid on Little Fishing Creek, it being the tract
of land on which the said JONES LEE SENIOR now resides containing by
estimation Two Hundred and Forty acres, be the same more or less and
bounded as follows: beginning at a willow oak about 5 poles above MRS.
JOYNER's old mill, thence up Little Fishing Creek to the mouth of
KIMBELL's Spring branch, thence up said branch to the line of the land
of the heirs of EDWARD LEE dec'd thence along said line to a stake (3
white oak and 2 pine pointers) on the line of land known as the MATTHEWS
tract, thence along said line to the beginning; to have and to hold the
above named tract of land to the only proper use and behoof of the said
JONES LEE SENIOR, for himself his heirs and assigns, will warrant and
defend forever against the claim or claims of any and all persons
whomsoever.
In witness whereof JONES LEE SENIOR hath hereunto set his hand & seal
this the day & date above written.
JONES LEE
MARTHA LEE
Witness
B. B. NICHOLSON
MALACHI LEE
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
Office of Judge of Probate
To B.B. NICHOLSON
Greeting
Personally appeared before the undersigned Judge of the Probate for said
County JONES LEE who acknowledged the due execution of the within as
being his act and deed and it appearing that MARTHA LEE, the wife of
JONES LEE is so aged or infirm that she cannot travel to the Judge of
Probate.
Now therefore I commission you to take the acknowledgement to the within
deed of the said MARTHA LEE and also the private examination lf the said
MARTHA LEE apart from her husband touching her apart thereto.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my
seal of office at office in Halifax Town, this the 1st day of Feby A.D.
1869.
JOHN T. GREGORY
Probate Judge
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
Be it remembered that in pursuance of the foregoing commission to me
directed on this the 4th day of February A.D. 1869, came MARTHA LEE,
wife of JONES LEE who acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing
deed and thereupon the said MARTHA LEE being by me privately examined,
separate and apart from her said husband touching the execution thereof
say; that she executed the same freely and of her own accord, without
fear or compulsion of her said husband or any other person and she did
still voluntarily apart thereto.
Given under my hand the day of Feby A.D. 1869.
B.B. NICHOLSON
Commissioner
The State of North Carolina
Halifax County
In the Probate Court
9th Feby 1869
The within and foregoing deed having been duly acknowledged by JONES LEE
and the examination of MARTHA LEE wife of the said JONES LEE being in
due form let the said deed with accompanying certificates be registered.
JOHN T. GREGORY
Probate Judge
Received 9th & recorded 12th Feby 1869
JOHN N. BROWN, R.D.
pr R.W. BROWN, D.R.D.
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JONES LEE SR. to LOUISA W. LEE- 1868
Halifax County Deeds
Halifax. Deeds 1868–1869
Deed Book 36, Pages 233-235
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
This Indenture made and entered into this 2nd day November 1868 between
JONES LEE SENIOR of the State and County aforesaid of the one part and
LOUISA W. LEE of the other part, Witnesseth: That for and in
consideration of the sum of Six Hundred and Sixteen Dollars, cash in
hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said JONES
LEE SENIOR of the first part has bargained, sold and conveyed and by
these presents, doth, bargain sell & convey to the said LOUISA W. LEE of
the second part, her heirs and assigns forever, a certain tract of land
lying and being in the aforesaid County & State on Little Fishing Creek
it being the tract of and the said JONES LEE SENIOR purchased of MASON
L. WIGGINS, agent of T. P. MATTHEWS containing by estimation One hundred
& Thirty seven acres bounded as follows: beginning at an ash and gum at
the mouth of Rocky Branch & running N 27° west 150 poles to a stake (3
white oak & 2 pine pointers) thence North 86½ East 135½ poles to a red
oak stump (hickory & gum pointers) thence North 40 poles to a sweet gum,
thence North 86½ East 26 poles to a willow oak on Fishing Creek about 5
poles above MRS. JOYNER's old mill; thence down said Creek to beginning.
Now the said JONES LEE SENIOR of the first part doth warrant and defend
unto her the said LOUISA W. LEE, her heirs and assigns forever, all the
right & title which the said JONES LEE SENIOR held and possessed in the
the before described land against the right title claim of all persons
whomsoever. In witness whereof the said JONES LEE SENIOR hath hereunto
set his hand & seal, the day and date above written.
JONES LEE
MARTHA LEE
Witness
B. B. NICHOLSON
MALACHI LEE
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
In the Probate Court
To B.B. NICHOLSON
Greeting
JONES LEE having this day acknowledged the within and foregoing deed to
be his own act and deed and it appearing to the Court that MARTHA LEE
wife of the said JONES LEE is so aged and infirm that she cannot travel
to the Probate Judge. Now therefore I commission you to take the
acknowledgement tot the within deed of the said MARTHA LEE wife of the
said JONES LEE as aforesaid and also the private examination of the said
MARTHA LEE apart from her said husband touching her apart thereto.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my
seal of office at office in Halifax Town this the 1st day of February
A.D. 1869.
JOHN T. GREGORY
Probate Judge
The State of North Carolina
County of Halifax
Be it remembered that in pursuance of the foregoing commission to me
directed on this the 4th day of February A.D. 1869, came MARTHA LEE wife
of JONES LEE, who acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing deed
and thereupon the said MARTHA LEE wife of the said JONES LEE, being by
me privately examined separate and apart from her said husband touching
the execution thereof says: that she executed the same freely and of her
own accord, without fear or compulsion or her said husband or any other
person and that she did still voluntarily apart thereto.
B.B. NICHOLSON
Commissioner
The State of North Carolina
Halifax County
In the Probate Court
9th Feby 1869
The within and foregoing deed being duly acknowledged by JONES LEE and
the examination of MARTHA LEE, wife of the said JONES LEE being in due
form, let the same be registered with the accompanying certificates.
Received 9th recorded 11th Feby 1869.
JOHN N. BROWN, R.D.
JOHN T. GREGORY
R.W. BROWN D.R.D.
Probate Judge
(Jones Lee was married to Martha Irby, daughter of William Irby,
whose other children were Harriet, wife of Washington Mabry; Betsy
Tucker, Wealthy Holt [Hiram Holt], and Edmund, Harrison, Calvin,
William and Thomas Irby)
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WILLIAM LEE to JOSEPH MONTFORT- 1753
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 4, Pages 514-515
This Indenture made the sixth day of September in the year of our Lord
one thousand seven hundred and fifty three, between WILLIAM LEE of the
County of Bladen, No. Carolina, Planter of the one part; and JOSEPH
MONTFORT of the County of Edgecombe Merchant of the other part
Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM LEE for and in consideration of the sum
of fifty shillings lawfull money of Great Britain to him in hand paid
before the ensealing and delivery hereof the Receipt whereof he doth
hereby acknowledge hath bargained sold aliened released enfeoffed and
confirmed and doth for himself his heirs Exors, Adminrs and assigns,
grant, bargain sell alien release enfeoff and confirm unto the said
JOSEPH MONTFORT his heirs and assigns forever, one certain tract or
parcel of land lying and being in the County of Edgecombe in the West
side of Quanke pocoson, containing by estimation One hundred acres more
or less being part of SIMMS' patent and purchased by him the said
WILLIAM LEE of a certain JAMES MILLIKEN of Edgecombe as by a deed from
the said WILLIAM LEE bearing date the third day of May One thousand
seven hundred and thirty five Reference thereunto being had will more
fully appear and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders,
and all the Estate or Estates right title Interest or Demand either in
law, or Equity of him the said WILLIAM LEE into or out of the above said
land premises and all deeds, patents, or writings touching or concerning
the same To have and to hold the said tract of land and premises unto
the said JOSEPH MONTFORT his heirs and assigns forever to the only use
and behoof of him the said JOSEPH MONTFORT his heirs and assigns; and
the said WILLIAM LEE doth for himself his heirs Excrs, Admrs, and
assigns covenant and agree to and with the said JOSEPH MONTFORT his
heirs and assigns that he the said WILLIAM LEE hath a good and
Indefeasable Estate in fee simple in and to the said one hundred acres
of land and premises And that he hath full right and lawfull power to
sell and dispose of the same. And that the said premises now on and from
henceforth forever hereunto shall as and remain unto the said JOSEPH
MONTFORT his heirs and assigns discharged and acquitted or well and
sufficiently saved and kept harmless of and from all leases, dowers,
charges or incumbrances whatsoever.
In witness whereof the said WILLIAM LEE hath hereunto seth his hand and
affixed his seal the day and year above written.
WILLIAM LEE ("W" his mark)
signed sealed and delivered in presence of
SOLOMON HAWKINS, BENJA. MERRITT
Received September the Sixth 1753 of JOSEPH MONTFORT the within
consideration of fifty shillings good and lawful money of Great Britain.
Test
SOLOMON HAWKINS, BENJA. MERRITT } WILLIAM LEE ("W" his mark)
Edgecombe County Js. November Court 1753
The within Deed of sale and Receipt thereon was in open court duly
proved by the oath of SOLOMON HAWKINS an evidence thereto, and on motion
was ordered to be registered.
Test. BENJA. WYNN, Cler Cur
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DAVID LEWIS & WIFE to JANE ASH- 1885
Halifax County Deeds
Halifax. Deeds 1885–1886
Deed Book 74A, Pages 105-106
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
This indenture made this the 16th day of October one thousand Eight
Hundred and Eighty-five between DAVID LEWIS and BETSY LEWIS his wife of
the County and State aforesaid of the one part & JANE ASH of the County
and State aforesaid of the other part Witness that the said DAVID LEWIS
& BETSY LEWIS his wife as aforesaid in consideration of the sum of two
hundred and Thirty one Dollars to us in hand paid the receipt whereof we
do hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold and do hereby convey to the
said JANE ASH a certain tract of land lying and being in the County and
State aforesaid adjoining the land of JOHN E. LEWIS, JAMES B. LEWIS,
SION M. LEWIS & JAMES NEWSOME containing by estimation seventy seven
acres be the same more or less. With all benefits & privileges thereunto
belonging to have and to hold the same tract of land with profit
privileges appurtenances to the said JANE ASH her heirs and assigns
forever. And the said DAVID LEWIS & BETSEY LEWIS his wife for themselves
their heirs Ex'rs & Adm'rs doth promise and agree to and with the said
JANE ASH her heirs and assigns that the above granted premises are free
and clear of all charges and incumbrances whatever. And the said DAVID
LEWIS & BETSEY LEWIS his wife their heirs Ex'rs & Adm'rs shall warrant
and forever defend the same to the said JANE ASH her heirs and assigns
against the lawful claims or demands of any person or persons
whatsoever. In witness whereof we the DAVID LEWIS & & BETSEY LEWIS his
wife hereunto set our hands and seals the day & year above written.
DAVID LEWIS ("X" his mark)
BETSEY LEWIS ("X' her mark)
Witness
D. C. THROWER
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
I, J. T. BISHOP Justice of the Peace of Halifax County do hereby certify
that DAVID LEWIS and his wife BETSEY LEWIS personally appeared before me
this day and acknowledged the due execution of the annexed deed of
conveyance, and the said BETSEY LEWIS being by me privately examined
separate and apart from her said husband touching her voluntary
execution of the same doth state that she signed the same freely and
voluntarily without fear or compulsion of her said husband or any other
person, and that she doth still voluntarily assent thereto. Witness my
hand and private seal this the 19th day of October 1885.
J. T. BISHOP J.P.
State of North Carolina
Halifax County
In the Superior Court
December 23rd 1885
The foregoing certificate of J. T. BISHOP, a Justice of the Peace of
Halifax County, is adjudged to be correct. Let the instrument with the
certificates be registered.
JOHN T. GREGORY
Clerk Superior Court
Rec'd & Recorded
December 23rd 1885
J. H. HANNON Reg. of Deeds
Per A.P. ROBINSON D.R.D.
(Jane Mills-Ash-Richardson, former wife of Emanuel Ash and
James N. Richardson, went back to using ASH surname. More details in
this deed)
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STATE to NICHOLAS LONG- 1794
Land Grant
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 17, Page 839
State of North Carolina - No. 329
To all to whom these presents shall come- Greeting.
Know ye, that we, for and in consideration of the sum of ten pounds for
every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our treasury by NICHOLAS
LONG have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto
the said NICHOLAS LONG a tract of land containing two thousand acres,
lying & being in our middle District lying on Duck River beginning at a
honey locust and sugar tree on the banks of the River in the line run by
the commissioners for laying off lands, for the Continental line,
crosses said river the first time running upon both sides, running South
five hundred poles to a beach and dogwood thence East six hundred &
forty poles to a stake, thence North five hundred pole to a stake, then
West six hundred & forty poles to the beginning; as by the plat hereunto
annexed doth appear, together with all woods, water, mines, mineral,
hereditament & appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaining;
To hold to the said NICHOLAS LONG his heirs & assigns forever. Yielding
& paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our general
assembly from time to time may direct; Provided always, that the said
NICHOLAS LONG shall cause this grant to be registered in the Registers
office of our said Middle district within the time limited by law,
otherwise the same shall be void and of no effect. In testimony whereof,
we have caused these our letters to be made patent and our great seal to
be hereunto affixed. Witness, RICHARD DOBBS SPAIGHT our Governor,
Captain-General and Commander-in-Chief at Newbern the 17th day of
December in the 19th year of our independence and in the year of our
Lord one thousand seven hundred & ninety four.
RICHARD DOBBS SPAIGHT
By his Excellency's Com'd
J. GLASGOW, Secretary
Halifax County Sst, Registered in my office 13th day of January 1797.
P. N. LONG, P.R.
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BEN W. LUCAS to HARDY RICHARDSON -1815
Halifax County Deeds
Deed Book 25, Page 285
This Indenture made this 14th August one thousand Eight hundred &
fifteen between BEN W. LUCAS agent for EDWD JONES of Warren County &
state of North Carolina on the one part & HARDY RICHARDSON of the County
of Halifax & state aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said
BEN W. LUCAS agent for EDWD. JONES for & in consideration of the sum of
one hundred dollars the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath
granted sold, bargained & confirmed unto the said HARDY RICHARDSON & his
heirs & assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying &
being in the County of Halifax & state aforesaid containing by
estimation one hundred acres be the same more or less & bounded as
follows, vizt, Beginning West at a corner post oak thence to a blackjack
thence running So. to a hickory thence E to a red oak & from thence up
first station with all & every appurtenances thereunto belonging, to
have & to hold the said Land with every advantage unto him the said
HARDY RICHARDSON & his heirs forever. And he the said BEN W. LUCAS agent
for EDWD. JONES will warrant & forever defend the title of said land
against all claims whatsoever. In witness whereof the said BEN W. LUCAS
agent for EDWD. JONES hath hereunto set his hand & seal in presence of
STEPHEN MARSHALL
SILAS CAPPS ("X" his mark)
BENJ. W. LUCAS
Agent for EDWD. JONES
Halifax County
Nov Session 1820
Then this Deed was exhibited in open court & duly proven by SILAS CAPPS
one of the subscribing witnesses thereto & on motion ordered to be
registered.
Teste
RICHARD EPPES Clk
Pr. M.T. PONTON P.R.
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