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ABSTRACTS OF BUTE COUNTY, NC - DEED BOOK 3    Part 1 of 4
From original by Mary Hinton Kerr

DB-3, Page 1. 31 May 1769. WILLIAM DUKE  to JOSEPH LUNSFORD. 25 Pds. Va. money for 350 A. in Bute Co. on BS Yallow Wood, adj. BURD (BIRD) & JACKSON & to Laughter's Path, part of a tract bought from WILLIAM WOOLBANKS.Wit: WILLIAM GREEN, JAMES HOUSE, JAMES HARRISON, ISAAC HOUZE. Proved by JAMES HARRISON, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 7 June 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to J. LONSFORD Feby. 1771

DB-3, page 2. 9 February 1770. WILLIAM ELLIS (ELLICE) & ELIZABETH ELLIS to CHAS. DARNALD, both of Bute Co. 15 Pds. Va. money for 150 A. in Bute Co., bought from DANIEL FORD, from a great Path in Poalecat Bottom North to the Va. Line, on waters of Ronoke & Jeffries Branch. Wit: ISAAC ACREE, WILLIAM ACREE. Proved by ISAAC ACREE & WILLIAM ACREE, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 June 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to ISAAC ACREE Feby. 1771

DB-3, page 3. 18 October 1768. THOMAS ROLAN(D), of Granville Co., to WILLIAM ROLAN(D), of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 150 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sandy Creek, from the Lick Branch to Waterses Spring Branch.Wit: BEN HILL, JOHN RAINWARTER. Proved by BENJAMIN HILL, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 25 June 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 5. 12 October 1769. ARTHUR WILLIAMS to MARGARET JACKSON, both cf Bute Co. 50 Pds. Procl. money for 315 A. in Bute Co. on BS the Little Izing Glass Creek, adj. TAILOR. Wit: BEN HILL, TABITHA WILLIAMS.Proved by BENJAMIN HILL, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 26 June 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3. page 6. 3 February 1770. WILLIAM PARK & CO. to JACOB BASS, of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Va. money for 120 A. on Sandy Creek, adj. ANTONY CROKER, on Millstone Run near Lawson's Old Mill, lines agreed upon & established by WILLIAM GANT & JOHN LANGSTON, adj. JAMES RAINWATER & CARELILE, mortgaged to WILLIAM PARK & CO. by HENRY WESTBROOK & sold by virtue of this mortgage in presence ofTHOMAS HILL,JR. & BENJA. HILL. Wit: CHARLES PETTIGREW.Ack: by WILLIAM PARK, for himself & Compy., BUte February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 27 June 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to JACOB BASS Feby. 1771.

DB-3, page 8. 9 December 1769. WILLIAM PARK & CO, to THOMAS HILL, of Halifax. 15 Pds. Va. money for 293 A. in Bute Co. on Isling Glass Creek, adj. WESTBROOK & HILL. Wit: ALEXR. MUIRHEAD. BEN. HILL. Proved by BENJAMIN HILL, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 28 June 1770, WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-3, page 9. l0 February 1770. JOHN SMITH, of Granville Co., to WILLIAM WINSTON, of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Procl. money for 3 (sic) A. in Bute Co. on SS Tare River, adj. FROHOCK, bought from PHILEMON EDWARDS 13 February 1768 & being part of a tract granted to WILLIAM DAVIS. Wit: JONATHAN DAVIS, PHILEMON EDWARDS. Proved by PHILEMON EDWARDS, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 28 June 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to ANTY WINSTON the 5 Sept. 1770.ABSTRi~CTS OF DEED BOOK 3

DB-3, page 10. 24 January 1770. JOSEPH MONTFORT, of Halifax Co., toJULIUS NICHOLS, of Bute Co. 167 Pds. Va. money for 275 A. in Bute Co. onSS Fishing Creek, from Long Branch to Little Branch, part of a grant,Nov.1728, to HON. EDWARD MOSELEY, dec'd., of (New) Hanover Co., known asClun Seat & bought from his six sons to whom it was devised as Co-heirs.Wit: THOMAS CHRISTMASS, RICHD. BROUNRIGG. Receipt, same date, toMR. JULIUS NICHOLS, for full payment of purchase price, in discharge ofBond of himself & JNO. CHRISMAS. Wit: THOMAS CHRISTMASS.Deed & Receipt proved by THOMAS CHRISTMASS, Bute February Court 1770,BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Both Reg: 2 July 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 12. 24 January 1770. JOSEPH MONTFORT, of Halifax Co., toTHOMAS CHRISTMAS(S), of Bute Co. 85 Pds:16 Sh: Va. money for 143 A. in Bute Co. on SS Fishing Creek, up Fishing Creek from Little Branch, adj. NICHOLS, part of land known as Clunseat, a grant to HON. EDWARD MOSELY, dec'd., late of (New) Hanover Co., 4 Nov.1728 & bought from his six sons to whom it was devised as Co-heirs. Wit: JULIUS NICHOLS, RICHD. BROUNRIGG. Also Receipt, same date, to MR. THOMAS CHRISTMAS for full payment of purchase price, discharging Bond from JULIUS NICHOLS & JNO. CHRISMAS. Wit: JULIUS NICHOLS.Deed & Receipt proved by JULIUS NICHOLS, Bute Feb. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: l0 July 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to T. CHRISTMAS Feb. 1771

DB-3, page 14. 4 October 1768. WILLIAM HOLLEY to GEORGE BISHOP (BUSHOP), both of Bute Co. 5 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. on Buffelow Creek, SS Tarr River adj. WILLIAM BISHOP, & he to pay Quit Rents. Wit: WILLIAM SMITH, JEAROT SANDAY, THOS. SMITH. Proved by THOMAS SMITH, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 20 July 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to WM. MAYS Feby 1771DB3, page 16. 12 September 1767. JOHN MOSLEY, Planter, to GEORGE BISHOP (BUSHOP), both of Bute Co. lO Pds. Va. money for 50 A. in Bute Co. on SS Tar River, Buffelow Creek, adj. JOHN MOSLEY & down the Creek. Wit: HANRAY COOPER, WILLIAM BISHUPE, JOHN BIRD. Proved by JOHN BIRD, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 22 July 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to WM. MAYS $eptr. the 15 1770

DB-3, page 17. 25 January 1770. ROBERT CALLER & JEMIMA (JAMIMA), his wife, to JOHN WATSON, all of Bute Co. lO Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. adj. CLARK, EATEN & LESTER. Wit: DAWSON VALLANDIGHAM, JAMES CAUTHRON.Ack: by ROBERT CALLER, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 22 July 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 18. 11 December 1769. FAUNTLEROY DYE & ANN, his wife, ofRichmond Co., Va., to ROBERT CALLIER, of Bute Co. 1OO Pds. Va. money for400 A. in Bute Co. on BS Deep Creek, adj. MR. BURFORD & JOSEPH BURCHET,Wit: THOMAS NEWMAN, WILLIAM KIMBALL, W. SPRUNT. Proved by WILLIAM SPRUNT,Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 27 July 1770, byWILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 10th Feby.1773 Deld to R. CALLER

DB-3, page 20. 14 February 1770. JOSEPH MONTFORT, of Halifax, toBENJAMIN SEAWELL,JR., of Brunswick Co., Va. 500 Pds. Va. money for 506 A.in Bute Co. on Great Fishing Creek adj. BEN McCULLOCH (formerly COL. WM. JOHNSON), to Bridle Creek Bridge, along Bridle Creek & Great Fishing Creek.Wit: JAMES RANSOM, JR., WILLIAM ROSE. Ack: by JOSEPH MONTFORT, Esq., ButeFeb. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 28 July 1770, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.ABSTRACTS OF DEED BOOK 3

DB-3 page 21. 30 January 1770. CHARLES KING & MARY KING, of Mecklingburg Co., (Va.1, to SAMUEL JONES, of Bute Co. 90 Pds. Va. money for 150 A. in Bute Co. on NS Smiths Creek to the Country Line, adj. BURFOOT Wit: HARDY JONES, JACOB FOX, RICHARD FOX. Proved by HARDY JONES, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 30 July 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 11th. Augst. 1772 Deld. to S. JONES.

DB-3, page 23. 15 February 1769. THOMAS COOK to DANIEL JONES, both of ButeCo. 100 Pds. Va. money for 470 A. in Bute Co. on BS Linches Creek, adjoiningGOODWIN, HAWKINS & SUGAR JONES. Wit: NATHL. HENDERSON, RICHARD STROTHER.Proved by NATHANIEL HENDERSON,Esq., Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH,C.C. Reg: 31 July 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to E. JONES 14th. Feby. 1771

DB-3, page 24. 17 December 1769. SHURLEY WHATLEY & MARY, his wife, of ButeCo., to JOHN BILBRO, of Surry Co., Va. 145 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in ButeCo. on SS Shocco Creek to Richland Branch, adj. EDWARD JONES, SHURLEY WHATLEY,SR. - being part of the land granted to DANIEL UNDERWOOD 25 March 1749, sold toJAMES MOSLEY 30 May 1749, from whom it was bought 3 Dec. 1709 (sic).Wit: RICHARD WHATLEY, WILSON WHATLEY. Proved by WILSON WHATLEY, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: i August 1770, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 26. 13 February 1770. JESSE(Y) HUNTER & MARY, his wife, toGEORGE GOODWIN, all of Bute Co. 120 Pds. Va. money (& payment of Quit Rents) for 300 A. in Bute Co. on SS Shocco Creek, Peter Hills Branch, bought, 17 March 1763, from JETHRO ROUNDTREE, he having bought it, 2 February 1750, from SAMUEL TARVER who had bought it in 1750 from JOHN WADE, being part of a tract granted to him 20 April 1745. Wit: SHURLEY WHATLEY, WILSON WHATLEY.Proved by WILSON WHATLEY, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 2 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. 14th. Feby 1771 to G. GODWIN

DB-3, page 28. 7 February 1770. BENNETT WOOD to PEN(N)U(W)ELL WOOD, both of Bute Co. 30 Pds. for 100 A. in Bute Co. at the Cuntre Line, along line of BENNETT WOOD & WILLIAM WOOD to the Cuntre Line & along the Cuntre Line.Wit: SAML. HOPKINS,JR., WILLIAM WOOD,JR. Ack: by BENNETT WOOD, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 2 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 29. 7 February 1770. BENNETT WOOD to ROBARD WOOD, both of Bute Co. 20 Pds. for 100 A. in Bute Co. from fork of Curlheads Branch, along line of JOHN WOOD to Cuntre line & along Cuntre line to other fork of Curlhead Branch. Wit: PENUWELL WOOD, SAMUEL HOPKINS,JR. Ack: by BENNETT WOOD, Bute Feb. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 2 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 30. 15 February 1770. FEALS PREDUE to WILLIAM HOG(W)OOD, both of Bute Co. 37 Pds:l0 Sh: for 1OO A. in Bute Co. adj. JOHNATHAN JOHNSON andJOHN JACKSON. Wit: JAMES HARRISON, CHARLES BURK. Ack: by FIELDS PARDUE, Bute Feb. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 3 Aug. 1770, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. 14th. Feby. 1771 to CHAS. BURK

DB-3, page 32. 16 February 1770. THOMAS EATON to FRANCIS HOGWOOD, both ofBute Co. 30 Pds. Va. money for 247 1/2 A. in Bute Co. described in deed fromTHOMAS JOHNS,JR., late of this county, to WILLIAM PULLEY. Wit: J. JOHNSON,DANIEL PEGRAM. Proved by JAMES JOHNSON, Bute February Court 1770, BENMcCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 3 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. 14th. Feby. 1771 to CHAS. BURK 1771ABSTRACTS OF DEED BOOK 3

DB-3, page 33. 1 November 1768. ROBERT ALLEN(ALLIN),JR. to WILLIAM HUDSON, both of Bute Co. 25 Pds. "good & lawfull money" for 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Tare River, Buffiloe Creek, adj. ROBERT ALLEN,SR. & JOHN HUDSON.Wit: JOHN HUDSON, CHAMBERLAIN HUDSON, JOHN TALOR.Proved by JOHN HUDSON, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 4 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3t page 35. l0 December 1768. JOHN HUDSON to WILLIAM HUDSON, both of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Va. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. on SS Tare River, Billies Creek, Hudsons Spring Branch, Falls Branch & "my" Spring Branch.Wit: ROBERT ALLIN,JR, ROBERT ALLIN,SR. Ack: by JOHN HUDSON, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 Aug.1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 36. 9 December 1768. ROBERT ALLEN(ALLIN),SR. to WILLIAM HUDSON, both of Bute Co. For natural love & affection & his better support, maintenance & preferment - & for 50 Pds. Va. money - 200 A. on Billies Creek adj. FROHOK & HUDSON & a new line to ye head of Falls. Wit: JOHN HUDSON, ROBERT ALLIN, JR.. Proved by JOHN HUDSON, Bute February Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 5 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 38. 12 October 1767. CHRISTOP(H)ER EDWARDS & ELIZABETN, hiswife, of Edgecom Co., to HENRY BISHOP, of Bute Co. 15 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Tar River, adj. MOSELEY, WILLIAM BISHOP and HENRY COOPER. Wit: GEORGE BISHOP, WILLIAM HOLLE, THOMAS MOSELEY.Proved by HENRY (GEORGE?) BISHOP, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 5 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 39. 21 February 1769. HERMAN (HARMON) HOLLIMAN, of Johnston Co., to KITCHEN PRIM, of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Va. money for 326 A. in Bute Co. on abranch of the Cypress Swamp & down the Glade. Wit: ZACHARIAS THOMPSON,JAMES WINDSOR, THOMPSON CURRY, THOS. BONNER.Proved by THOMPSON CURRAY, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 7 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 41. 20 February 1770. JESSE ELLIS, of Bute Co., to ALLEN LOVE & CO., Mercht. 7 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. on BS Sauls Creek, adj. TRACE, GEORGE WALKER & TOWNS. Wit: PRISILLA JOHNSON, WILLIAM ROSE.Proved by WILLIAM ROSE, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 7 August 1770, bY WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 42. 21 February 1770. JOHN THORNTON to JOHN HIGHT, both of Bute Co. 80 Pds. Procl. money for 160 A. in Bute Co. on Linches Creek.Wit: JOHN PERSON, RICHARD HIGT, JOHN CORLEY. Ack: by JOHN THORNTON, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 7 Aug.1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 44. 29 November 1769. WILLIAM GANT to ANDREW CANT, both of ButeCo. 20 Pds. Va. money for 255 A. in Bute Co. on BS Millstone Run adj. FAR,part of a grant to JOSHUA YARBROUGH, 5 Dec. 1761. Wit: ISHAM GANT, WILLIAM WOOD. Proved by ISHAM GANT, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 8 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 12th. Feby. 1772 Deld. to ANDREW GANT

DB-3, page 45. 20 February 1770. BLANCH FLOWER DUNCAN, of Orange Co., to DAWSON VALLANDIGHAM, of Bute Co. 58 Pds:lO Sh: Va. money for 214 A. in Bute Co. on Bowhouse Creek, part of a tract bought from JAMES LESTER & Wife, adj. EATON, LESTER, BAXTER & DUNCAN - & another tract of 130 A. on same water course - part of land bought from ROBT. WILLIAMS & Wife. Wit: WILLIAM MOORE, SUSANNA MOORE. Proved by WILLIAM MOORE, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 20 August 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 47. 1770. MATTHEW DUTY to ROGER THORNTON, both of Bute Co. 5 Pds. Va. money for l0 A. in Bute Co. on Sandy Creek adj. sd. DUTY THORNTON & BENJAMIN WARD. Wit: MARY THORNTON, THOMAS WRIGHT.Proved by MARY THORNTON, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 7 September 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 49. 24 January 1766. JOHN DAWSON, Gentleman, of Edenhouse in Bertie Co. & PENELOPE, his wife, to PETER GREEN, Planter, of Bute Co.All three sign agreement for 20 year Lease, annual rent of 2 Pds:lO Sh: Va. money, for 150 A. in Bute Co., adj. JAMES MOORE, WILLIAM GREEN & WILLIAM HOUSE. Lease to be in default if rent is over-due 20 days after March 1st. of any year. Wit: NAT PEEBLES. Proved by NATHANIEL PEEBLES, Bute May Court 1770,BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 September 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. 14th. Feby. 1771 to THOS. WILSON

DB-3, page 51. 13 April 1770. FREDERICK SCHULZER, of Edenton, Chowan Co., to WILLIAM BURROW (BOROUGH), of Bute Co. 100 Pds. lawfull money of N.C. for400 A. in Bute Co. on SS Little Fishing Creek adj. JOHN ROBERTSON, DAVIS & HAZLEWOOD. Wit: ANDW. MILLER, ISHAM LUCEY. Proved by ISHAM LUCY, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: lO Sept. 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to WM. BOROUGH

DB-3, page 52. April 1770. THOMAS DANIEL, of Halifax Co., to JESSE ROWLAND of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Va. money for 150 A. in Bute Co. adj. SELF & JOSEPH PERSON. Wit: GEORGE GOODWIN, JOSEPH PARSAN. Proved by GEORGE GOODWIN, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 20 September 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 53. 2 January 1769. PAUL PATRICK, Planter, & AGNESS, his wife, to JESSE BIRD, Planter, all of Bute Co. 120 Pds. Va. money for 213 A. in Bute Co. on BS Sycamemore Creek, part of an EARL GRANVILLE grant of 637 A. toJOHN BISHOP 20 Oct. 1753. Wit: THOMAS SHERROD, GREEN HILL, JOHN BIRD.Proved by THOMAS SHERROD, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 24 September 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: loth. Feby. 1773 Deld. J. BIRD.

DB-3, page 55. 29 January 1770. JOSEPH MEGEHEE to ANTHONY WINSTON, both ofBute Co. 112 Pds:lO Sh: Current money of N.C. for 800 A. in Bute Co. on BS Brandy & Richland Creek, part of two surveys from ARTHUR FULLER ll March1760, adj. MORGAN & JOHN POND. Wit: JOHN DENT.Ack: by JOSEPH MEGEHEE, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 13 October 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to you at September Court 1770.

DB-3, page 56. 9 May 1770. THOMAS HOUSE to DANIEL SLEDGE, both of Bute Co.200 Pds. Va. money for 295 A. in Bute Co. adj. JOSEPH GREEN on the Reedy Branch, to line of THOMAS DANIEL & down the Rockey Branch to line of FRANCIS ACOCK & up Reedy Branch. Wit: ISAAC ACREE, WILLIAM REDDOCK. Ack: by THOMAS HOUSE,Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 21 October 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. to DANIEL SLEDGE Feby. 1771

DB-3, page 58. 9 May 1770. JESSE ROWLAND (ROLLAND) to DANIEL SLEDGE, both of Bute Co. 15 Pds. Va. money for 150 A. in Bute Co. adj. SELF & JOSEPH PERSON. Wit: YOUNG McLEMORE, WILLIAM BURROW. Ack: by JESSE ROLAND, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 27 November 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to DANIEL SLEDGE Feby. 1771ABSTRACTS OF DEED BOOK 3

DB-3, page 59. 9 May 1770. JORDON HARRIS to SAMPSON MOUNGAR, both of Bute Co. 57 Pds:lO Sh: Va. money for ll5 A. in Bute Co. on BS Little Fishing Creek from line of WILLIAM BOBBIT & DANIEL HARRIS, up Williams Spring Branch & down the Old House Branch. Wit: BEN PERSON, DANIEL SLEDGE. Ack: by JORDAN HARRIS, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 27 November 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 12th. Augst. 1772 Deld. to JORDAN HARRIS.

DB-3, page 61. 9 May 1770. PATEWILLS MILNER to JOHN MILNER, both of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on Fox Swamp, adj. SHERROD, BIRD, PERSON RACKLEY & JOHN MASSEY. Wit: JOHN MASSEY,JR., ZEKIAL MASSEY, WM. MASSEY. Ack: by PATEWILLS MILNER, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 27 November 1770, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to BRITAIN HARRISS

DB-3, page 62. 8 February 1770. JOHN FERRELL (FERREL(L)), Gentl., to WILLIAM FISH, Planter, both of Bute Co. l0 Pds. Procl. money (& payment of Quitrents) for 160 A. in Bute Co. on Tarr River on WS & on NS Crooked Creek, adj. JONES. Wit: JAMES ALFORD, JOSEPH BRIDGES. Proved by JAMES ALFORD, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 2 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. to W. FISH Feby. 1771

DB-3, page 64. 13 February 1770. LODOWICK ALFORD to JOSEPH RENN, both of Bute Co. 80 Pds. Procl. money for 346 A. in Bute Co. on SS Crooked Creek, to Rocky Branch, adj. MULLINGS & FERRIL, an EARL GRANVILLE grant 13 March 1760. Wit: JAMES ALFORD, SIMON WILLIAMS, CORY(?) COX. Proved by JAMES ALFORD, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 2 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. to JAS. ALFORD Feby. 1771

DB-3, pase 66. 23 August 1769. LODWICK ALFORD, Marchant, to WILLIAM BAKER, both of Bute Co. 37 Pds:5 Sh:6d. Procl. money (& payment of Quit Rents) for land in Bute Co. (amount not given) on NS Tarr River. Wit: JAMES ALFORD, JACOB JONES. Proved by JAMES ALFORD, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C, Reg: 3 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to JAS. ALFORD Feby. 1771

DB-3, pase 67. 20 August 1769. LODWICK ALFORD, Marchant, to JACOB JONES, both of Bute Co. 37 Pds: 5 Sh: 6d. Procl. money (& payment of Quit Rents) for 200 A. in Bute Co. on NS Tarr River, adj. EDWARDS, JONES, COOK & RICHD. CHURCHFIELD. Wit: JAMES ALFORD, WILLIAM BAKER.Proved by JAMES ALFORD, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 4 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to JAS. ALFORD Feby. 1771

DB-3, pase 69. l0 May 1770. DANIEL COLEMAN to DREWRY (DRU(E)RY) LONG, both of Bute Co. 55 Pds. Va. money for 240 A. in Bute & Halifax Counties, on BS the Reedy Branch, adj. LEWIS HARRIS. Wit: WILLIAM PERSON,JR.Ack: by DANIEL COLEMAN, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 4 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 70. 28 February 1769. JOHN T(H)OMPSON to WILLIAM POWELL, both of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Va. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. on Buffelo Branch, adj. BENNIT & SMART, a line established by LANGSTON & THOMPSON.Wit: THOMAS TURNER, JULIUS NICHOLS, JAS. THOMPSON.Proved by THOMAS TURNER, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 6 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.ABSTRACTS OF DEED BOOK 3

DB-3, page 72. 6 October 1768. DANIEL POTTER to THOMAS BIRD, both of Bute Co. 20 Pds:ll Sh:ll 1/2d: Procl. money for 2 tracts in Bute Co.: 1. 200 A. on NS Cedar Creek, adj. JOHN MALLDESLY who had sold this land to CONSTANTINE NEWTON from whom it was bought by MOORE 13 May 1762; 2. Another 200 A. adj. HENRY ADCOCK, JOSEPH HURR, HACKNEY & THOMAS MULLINS, part of an EARL GRANVILLE grant to DANIEL WYATT i Dec. 1760, sold by him to CONSTANTINE NEWTON who sold it to MOORE 29 May 1763. Wit: THOS. BRIDGES, THOMAS BRIDGES, WM. POTTER.Proved by THOMAS BRIDGES, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 12 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 13 Augst. 1772 Deld. to MR. BIRD.

DB-3, page 74. 15 March 1770. ROBERT MOSELEY & MARY, his wife, to OSBORN JEFFREYS, all of Bute Co. 65 Pds. Procl. money for two adjoining tracts in Bute Co. south of Tarr River on BS Buffalow Run & where ROBERT MOSELEY now dwells: 1. 100 A., the upper part, bought from THOMAS SMITH of Buffalow Feb. 14, 1763, having been sold to him, ll Nov. 1760, by WILLIAM MOSELEY who had bought it, ll May 1757, from FRANCIS MABRY, being part of a 639 A. grant to him from EARL GRANVILLE; 2. 250 A. bought from THOMAS PERSON 2 June 1767.Wit: WILLIAM JEFFREYS, SIMON JEFFREYS, WILLIAM MOSELEY. Memo from ROBERT MOSELEY that possession was given 19 March 1770. Wit: THOMAS BRIDGES, WILLIAM JEFFREYS - who also witnessed another Memo showing receipt of purchase price. Deed, together with "Livery & Seizen" & Receipt, proved by SIMON JEFFREYS,Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH,C.C. Reg: 12 Jan.1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-3, page 76. 8 January 1770. JAMES LOCKHART & HANNAH HAWKINS LOCKHART, his wife, to THOMAS TURPIN, all of Bute Co. 170 Pds. Va. money (& payment of Quitrents) for land (amount not given) on NS Tarr River from mouth of Kings Creek to Buffelow Creek to the River & down the River, adj. SAML. HANCOCK & KING. Wit: THOS. SMITH, WILM. HANCOK, THOS. MOSLEY. Proved by THOMAS SMITH, ButeMay Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 Jan.1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. 13th. Novr. to you.

DB-3, page 78. 7 November 1768. WILLIAM MARTIN & ANNE, his wife, to WILLIAM TABB, all of Bute Co. 250 Pds. Va. money for 250 A. on SS Buffaloe Creek, a gift from his father JOHN MARTIN i Jan. 1760 in deed registered in Granville Co. - and another tract of 529 A. on SS Buffalow Creek he had from his motherRACHEL MARTIN, adj. her own line & line of LYLES, UNDERWOOD & TERRILL.Wit: CHARLES CUPPLES, HEN. HILL, JOHN MASSEY,JR.Proved by the Revd. CHARLES CUPPLES, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 January 1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 80. 7 April 1770. WILLIAM TABB,Esq. & DIANNA, his wife, to WILLIAM PARK, Merchant, all of Bute Co. 250 Pds. Va. money for 779 A. in Bute Co., 2 tracts of land on SS Buffaloe Creek adj. REACHEL MARTIN, LYLES, TERREL & UNDERWOOD & his own line. Wit: THOS. MACHEN, ROBERT CALLER,JR.,ALEXR. MUIRHEAD. Ack: by WILLIAM TABB,Esq., Bute May Court 1770, DIANNA being privately examined & relinquishing dower rights, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 January 1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to THOS. BELL,Esq,.

DB-3, page 82. 22 January 1770. JAMES MARTIN to WILLIAM BROGDON, both ofBute Co. 25 Pds. Procl. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Little Buffelow adj. JOHN UNDERWOOD & bought from THOMAS WOOTAN. Wit: GEORGE BROGDON,PHILEMON MARTIN. Proved by GEORGE BROGDON, Bute May Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 January 1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to JAS. MARTIN.

DB-3, page 84. 22 September 1769. WILLIAM PERSON,JR., of Bute Co., to DANIEL COLEMAN, of Halifax Co. 125 Pds. Va. money for 640 A. in Bute Co. on BS Ready Branch, adj. LEWIS HARRIS & COL. PERSON. Wit: LEWIS BOBBIT, ELIZABETH BOBBIT. Ack: by WILLIAM PERSON,JR., Bute May Court 1770, MARTHA, his wife, relinquishing her dower rights, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 Jan.1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 85. 13 October 1769. MOSES MIZELL, Planter, of Northampton Co., to JOHN DENT, Planter, of Bute Co. No Consideration shown (Gift?). Deed to 300 A. on Brandy Creek, land !'by way of heirship" from JAMES HUTCHINSON to sd. MIZELL & DENT. Wit: RICHD. HENDERSON. ACk: before RICHARD HENDERSON,ESq., A.J., place not given, 13 October 1769. Reg: 14 January 1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to GEO. WINSTON.

DB-3, page 87. 11 May 1770 DANIEL NANCE, of Dueplian(sic) Co., to JOHN HARRIS, of Bute Co. 35 Pds. Procl. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Hawtree Creek beginning in County (Country?) Line. Wit: JAS. RANSOM, GWTHY. RANSOM. Proved by JAMES RANSOM, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 Jan.1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-3, page 88. 30 December 1769. EZEKIEL FULLER, of Granville Co., to DAVID WILLIAMS, of Co. afsd. 40 Pds. Procl. money for 140 A. in Bute Co. on Linches Creek. Wit: HENRY FULLER, SAMUEL FULLER, WILLIAM MILLS. Ack: by EZEKIEL FULLER, Bute Aug. Court 1770. Reg: 15 Jan. 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 21 Feby. 1772 Deld. to ROBT. ?IN.

DB-3, page 89. 7 August 1770. JOSEPH ALLAN to ALLAN LOVE & CO. To secure debt of 20 Pds:8 Sh:3d. Va. money, mortgage on 150 A. in Bute Co., Hawkins Stile House Branch, to the Pine Hill Branch, to Smiths Creek, to the Tar H(K?)ill Branch, to Smiths Creek to Stile House Branch, on BS Smiths Creek, to be sold after I Oct.1771 for debt & interest from 7 Aug. 1770, any "overplush" to belong to JOSEPH ALLAN. Wit: WILLIAM ROSE, GEO. TASSIE. Also Receipt from JOSEPH ALLAN, same date, for5 Sh: Va. money from ALLAN LOVE & CO. Deed & Receipt proved by WILLIAM ROSE, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 16 Jan. 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 92. 26 February 1770. THOMAS BELL to HUGH JOHNSTON Orphan of CHARLES JOHNSTON, dec'd., both of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Va. money paid by Next Friend of HUGH JOHNSTON for 200 A. in Bute Co. on BS Hobquarter Creek, down Plant Patch Branch to the Creek & down the Creek to Hartons Path, adj. HARTON & BELL. Wit: DANIEL PEGRAM, WILLIAM ROSE, WEST HARRIS. Proved by WILLIAM ROSE, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 16 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 93. 7 May 1768. JOSEPH BELL to SARAH JOHNSON, both of Bute Co.23 Pds. Va. money for 250 A. in Bute Co. adj. JOHN REED. Wit: DANIEL PEGRAM, DANIEL SLEDGE. Proved by DANIEL PEGRAM, Bute Aug. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 17 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to JOS. BELL 1st April 1771

DB-3, page 95. 15 March 1769. JOHN DEBORD, of Orange Co., to JOHN CRABB, of Bute Co. 7 Pds. Va. money for 1OO A. in Bute Co. on Linches Creek to William Balls Spring Branch, adj. SPENCER PENDERGRASS. Wit: WILLIAM BALL, JOHN PERSON.Ack: by JOHN DEBORD, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 19 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 96. 13 August 1770. DAVID TOWNS to RICHARD TOWNS, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Va. money for 150 A. in Bute Co. on ES Sauls Creek to David Towns Ford on Sauls Creek, adj. JESSE ELLIS, WILLIAM DUGARS, JOHN ELLIS. Wit: HARDGE WALKER, DAVID TOWNS, JOHN ELLIS,JR. Proved by JOHN ELLIS,JR., Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 20 January 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 98, 2 April 1770. JAMES WHITE to PETER SMART, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Va. money for 220 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sanday Creek where sd. WHITE now lives, adj. CARLILE, WILLIAM WALKER & PETER WALKER. Wit: PETER WALKER, JAMES WALKER, MOSES WHIGHT, JOHN WHIGHT. Ack: by JAMES WHITE, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 21 Jan. 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 99. 14 August 1770. JOHN HICKS to JOHN HICKS, both of Bute Co. "Avaluable consideration" for 140 A. in Bute Co. on ES Hawtree Creek, adj. SAMUEL HARWILL, JOSHUA ELLIS & HARDEGE WALKER. Wit: JAMES HARDWICK, JOHN ELLIS, AARON HARDWICK. Proved by AARON/HARDWICK, Bute Aug. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: i February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page l01. 16 November 1769. KIRBY (KIRBEE) SANDERS, Planter, to WILLIAM SANDERS, Planter, both of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Procl. money (& payment of Quitrents) for 150 A. in Bute Co. on SS Crooked Creek to Kerbee Sanders Sprin$ Branch, adj. WILLIAM FREEMAN & JOHN SANDERS. Wit: JACOB HEARTSFIELD, JOHN SANDERS. Proved by JOHN SANDERS, Bute August Court 1770, BEN MoCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 2 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 103. 4 August 1770. PHILIP ALSTON, of Bute Co., to WILLIAM ALSTON. 100 Pds. Va. money for 310 A. in Bute Co. from mouth of Buffeloe(Buffelow) Creek to where Buffiloe empties into Fishing Creek, adj. PERSON & CHEEK.Wit: JAMES MARRITT, WILLIAM MATTOX. Proved by WILLIAM MATTOX, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 3 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst 1771 Del. to WM. ALSTON

DB-3, page 106. 14 August 1770. PHILLIP ALSTON to WILLIAM ALSTON, both of Bute Co. 1,OOO Pds. Procl. money for 2,O23 A. in Bute Co. in the fork between Fishing Creek & Shocoe Creek, from Great Fishing Creek, up Little Branch, up Reedy Branch to where it empties into Great Fishing Creek & up that Creek, adj. THOS. TURNER & JOS: JNO. ALSTON, known as Clunseat & granted, 5 Dec.1728, to EDWARD MOSELEY,Esq., dec'd., late of this Province. Wit: JAMES MARRITT, WILLIAM MATTOX. Proved by WILLIAM MATTOX, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 3 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to WM. ALSTON

DB-3, page 107. 19 June 1770. JAMES ALFORD, Planter, to JOHN FERRELL, both of Bute Co. 266 Pds:13 Sh:4d. Procl. money (& payment of Quitrents) for 610 A. in Bute Co. on BS Crooked Creek, adj. LODWICK ALFORD & JULIUS ALFORD, a grant from THOMAS CHILDS, Chief Agent for EARL GRANVILLE, 24 July 1760.Wit: JACOB HEARTSFIELD, LODK. ALFORD, ISAAC PIPEN, THOMAS ARENDELL.Ack: by JAMES ALFORD,Esq., Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 6 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: llth. Feby. 1772 Deld. to JOHN FERRELL

DB-3, page 109. 9 August 1769. JOSEPH HACKNEY to ROBERT DUNCAN, both of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. on BS Woolf Pit Creek, adj. BAKER & JOSEPH HACKNEY. Wit: WILLIAM MOORE, ASHKENAZ WILLIAMS. Proved by WILLIAM MOORE, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 6 Feb. 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 13th. May 1772 Deld. to R. DUNCOM

DB-3, page 111. 13 August 1770. JOHN BURCH to GEORGE PATTERSON, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Procl. money for 80 A. in Bute Co. on NS Fishing Creek to the Poplar Branch, part of a grant to MARY PATTERSON 15 November 1743.Wit: BRITTAIN HARRIS, SAMPSON MOUNGAR. Proved by SAMPSON MUNGER, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 7 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 112. 20 November 1769. JOHN ROADS to JOHN EZEL, both of Bute Co. 85 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on ES Little Stonehouse Creek, on NS Peters Mill Creek & to afsd. Stonehouse Creek, adj. MINGE & WYATT.Wit: NATHANIEL FELTS, MICAL HARRIS. Proved by NATHANIEL FELTS, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 8 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 114. 2 August 1770. JOHN BOWDON & JUDITH, his wife, to JOHN REGAN, all of Bute Co. 13 Pds. Va. money for 121 A. in Bute Co. on BS Great Fishing Creek, crossing the creek at mouth of Piney Branch, adj. GOODING. Ack: Bute August Court 1770, by JOHN BOWDON & JUDITH, she having been first privately examined by NATHANIEL HENDERSON,Esq., BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 8 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 13th. May 1772 Deld. to CHAS. RIGGAN

DB-3, page 115. 9 May 1767. JESSEY STALLINGS, Planter, to MOSES STALLINGS, both of Bute Co. 40 Pds:13 Sh:5d. Procl. money for 308 A. in Bute Co., bought from JOHN ANTONY & adj. WILLIAM SIMONS, JOHN MOODYE, WILLIAM JACKSON.Wit: WILLIAM EDWARDS, RUBIN STALLINGS, RICHD. CRUTCHFIELD. Proved by REUBIN STALLINGS, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 12th. Feby 1772 Deld. to MOSES STALLINGS

DB-3, pase 117. 15 August 1770. ADAM(S) PURDUE & PHEBE PARDUE to JOHN DAVIS, both of Bute Co. 65 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co., bought from WILLIAM KIMBALL who had bought it from JOHN HOWARD, being part of a tract he had bought from JOHN HAWKINS, adj. EATON, HAWKINS, ALLIN & JONES, to Fortins Branch. Wit: WILLIAM MOORE, STEPHEN LOWE. Proved by WILLIAM MOORE, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 Feb. 1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-3, page 118. 2 April 1770. ZACKARIAH (ZACKARIAS) THOMPSON, of Bute Co., to JOSEPH MONTFORT, of Halifax. 106 Pds:13 Sh:4d. Procl. money for 150 A. on SS Great Shocco Creek, deeded to him by his father BENJAMIN THOMPSON, adj. JOHN POUND & THOMAS ROBERTSON, to mouth of Benjamin Thompsons Spring Branch but leaving out the Spring which they now use. Wit: JOHN BROWN, HONORRIES POWELL. Proved by JOHN BROWN, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 120. 17 August 1768. JAMES BRA(I)ZER & SARAH, his wife, of Cumberland Co., N.C., to STEPHEN LOWE, of Bute Co. 80 Pds. Va. money for 789 A. had by patent, in 2 tracts: 1. 329 A. on SS Tarr River, down Billeys Creek to the River, adj. SIMS 2, 460 A. adj. above. Quitrents to be paid by LOWE. Wit: JAMES MURRY, GILES BOWERS, WM. RUSSELL.Proved by GILES BOWERS, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 12 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 121. 15 May 1769. ELISHA BATTLE, of Edgcomb, to ISAAC HUNTER, of Bute Co. 210 Pds. Procl. money for 376 A. in Bute Co. on NS Shocco Creek & on Horsepen Branch, adj. THOS. SUMNER, part of a grant to COL. WILLIAM LITTLE 5 Dec. 1728, a "purchas patten at 6d. per hundred Quitrents". wit: WM. BATTLE, JACOB BATTLE, JETHRO BATTLE, PHILIP ALSTON, DAN: HUNTER. Proved by DANIEL HUNTER, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 12 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 15th. Augst. 1771 Deld to ISAAC HUNTER

DB-3, page 123. 15 February 1770. THOMAS HOUSE to CHARLES BARTHOLOMEW, both of Bute Co. 120 Pds. for 800 A. in Bute Co., from a branch of Gunters Creek to head of Meltons Creek, adj. MANGUM, WELDON, ACOCK & his own line.Wit: JESSE ROWLAND, JNO. BELL, DANIEL SLEDGE. Proved by JESSE ROWLAND, Bute Aug. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH,C.C. Reg: 12 Feb.1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-3, page 124. 15 August 1770. THOMAS GOODWIN to ROBERT WILLIAMS, JR., both of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on SS "sd. Creek".No witnesses. Ack: by THOMAS GOODWIN, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 126. 21 April 1769. SAMUEL BELL & AMEY, his wife, toGEORGE TASSIE & CO., all of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Va. money for 115 A. in Bute Co. on NS Hawtree Creek to the Country Line, crossing Fowlers Branch to head of Mill Pond on Hawtree Bank, adj. FORD & TILLMO. Wit: THOS. HARTON, ISAAC ACREE. Proved by ISAAC ACREE, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 13 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 7th. Octr. 1771 Deld to WM. ROSE.

DB-3, page 127. 15 March 1770. JOHN FOSTER to ELIAS DOSSEY, both of Bute Co. 35 Pds. Va. money for 70 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sandy Creek, beginning at mouth of School House Branch, adj. PIERCY, FREEMAN & SAML. FREEMAN.Wit: CHRISTOPHER FOSTER, JOHN NORWOOD. Ack: by JOHN FOSTER, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to ELIAS DOSEY

DB-3, page 128. 16 August 1770. THOMAS STEWART, of Halifax Co., to FRANCIS WILLS, of Bute Co. 75 Pds. Va. money for 550 A. in Bute Co. on BS Mill Swamp, Dears Branch, adj. VINSON &THOS. DAVIS, bought from JOHN FERRELL & being a grant from THOMAS CHILD. Wit: JOS. MONTFORT, THOS. BELL. Proved by THOMAS BELL, Esq., Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 13 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 129. 16 August 1770. THOMAS BIRD to BENJAMIN PERSON, both of Bute Co. 45 Pds:11 Sh: 2d. Procl. money for 2 tracts in Bute Co., a total of 400 A. on NS Cedar Creek, one adj. JOHN MALDESLY & the other adj. HENRY ADCOCK, JOSEPH FARR, HACKNEY & THOS. MULLINS. Wit: HEN PENDLETON, JAMES EGERTON.Ack: by THOMAS BIRD, Bute August Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 14 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 15 Augst. 1771 Deld. to T. PERSON

DB-3, page 131. 15 August 1770. JOSHUA PERRY & ELIZABETH, his wife, to PRESLY NELMS, all of St. Johns Parish, Bute Co. 37 Pds:15 Sh: Va. money for 250 A. in sd. Parish & Co. on SS Little Shocco Creek, adj. sd. NELMS & PERRY& adj. WILLIAMSON. No witnesses. Bute August Court 1770, Ack: by JOSHUA PERRY & ELIZABETH, his wife, she having been first privately examined by MATHEW THOMAS,Esq. & consenting, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. to NOCHOLAS MURPHY 13 Nov.177l.

DB-3, page 132. 7 November 1770. WILLIAM CHEEK to JOHN CHEEK, both of Bute Co. l0 Sh: Sterling money of Great Britain for 400 A. in Bute Co. on SS Great, Fishing Creek, from where Old Road crosses Woolf Pitt Branch, up the Main Creek to Lick Hole Branch & to Rocky Branch, land being being part of Moseleys patent. Wit: JESSE PERSON, MATHEW DAVIS. Ack: by WILLIAM CHEEK, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

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