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ABSTRACTS OF BUTE COUNTY, NC - DEED BOOK 3    Part 2 of 4
From original by Mary Hinton Kerr

DB-3, page 134. 14 August 1770. JAMES WALKER, of Granville Co., to,WILLIAM ACREE, of Bute Co. 6 Pds. Va. money for 20 A. in Bute Co. on Jordans (Jurdanes Branch, adj. WILLIAM ACREE & WILLIAM SHEARIN. Wit: SANDERS WALKER, PETER DUNKIN, ALES DUNKIN. Receipt for purchase price, same date, same witnesses. Proved by SANDERS WALKER, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 15 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 13th. May 1772 Deld. to WM. ACRE

DB -3, page 135. 7 August 1769. THOMAS OWNB(E)Y of Halifax Co., to WILLOUGHBY SELFF. 20 Pds. Va. money for l00A  in Bute Co. adj. ACOCK & HUDSON. Wit: JOB SELF, WALLER OWNBEY. Proved by JOB SELF, Buts November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 16 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to W. SELF

DB-3, page 137 1 September 1770. WILLIAM WORTHAM & ARCHIBALD MINETREE, Executors of JAMES WORTHAM, dec'd., late of Brunswick Co., Va., to EDWARD JONES, of Bute Co. 545 Pds. Va. money for 546 A, tn Bute Co. on BS Little Shocco Creek, adj. PERRY, NELMS, UNDERWOOD, HILL, JONES, WHATLEY & his own line, sold agreeable to Last Will & Testament of JAMES WORTHAM, dec'd, tn which he bequeathed his land in Va. where he lived & land in Bute Co., N,C. - bought from GEORGE KERR, Merchant in Va. - to be sold by ExecutorS.. Wit: JETHRO SUMNER, WM. TABB. Proved by JETHRO SUMNER, Esq., Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 16 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to E. JONES

DB-4, page 138 10 November 1770. JOHN LINCH, SR. to JOHN LINCH,JR., both of, Bute Co. 43 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. in Buts Co. on WS Lizard Creek to the Country Line, adj. THOS. EATON & JAMES LINCH. Wit: JAMES LINCH, NATNANIEL LINCH, JAMES HUFF. Proved by JAMES LINCH, Buts November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 16 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to JAS. LINCH 13th. Novr. 1771

DB-3, page 140. 8 October 1770. WILLIAM GILLIAM, of Granville Co., to WILLIAM SHELL, of Brunswick Co., Va. 76 Pds Va. money for 224 A. in Bute Co. - from EARL GRANVILLE - adj. SAMUEL YE(A)RGAIN, WILLIAM CLANTON, MARTIN FORREST, JONATHAN RIGGIN, JOHN JAMES BIRD, THOMAS EATON& GILLIAM.Wit: BENJAMIN BRETT, DANIEL HUFF, ELIZABETH BARKER.Proved by BENJAMIN BRETT, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 17 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 26 July 1771 Deld. to MARMADUKE JOHNSON.

DB-3, page 141 12 November 1770. WILLIAM SHELL, of Brunswick Co., Va., to WILLIAM GUNN, of afsd. County & Province. 25 Pds. Va. money for 50 A. in Buts Co., from upper Run of Pegeon Roost Creek adj. STEPHEN SHELL, along Country Line to Middle Run of sd. Creek. Wit: BENJAMIN BRETT, STEPHEN SHELL. Ack: by WILLIAM SHELL, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 17 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to MARMADUKE JOHNSON the 26th. July 1771

DB-3, page 142. 7 April 1770. ALEXANDER DONA(R)LD, of Aaclinbuge(?) Co., Va., to BENJAMIN BRETT(BRITT), of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Va. money for 100A. in Bute Co. beginning at Kimbalds Road near Fosters Path, adj. BURREL ROBINSON.Wit: BURWELL ROBINSON, HENRY JOHNSON, WILLIAM SHELL, WILLIAM KING.Proved by WILLIAM SHELL, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 17 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.-

DB-3, page 144. 29 August 1770. MATHEW McMILLIAN (MACKMI(E)LLING) toJOHN BEALE, both of Bute Co. 200 Pds. for 400 A. in Parish of Sant John, /Bute Co., on ES Giles Creek. Wit: THOS. BELL, JOHN BLAKE. Proved by THOMAS BELL, Esq. Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 17 February 1771, byWILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst.1771 Deld. to THOS. BELL, Esq.

DB-3, page 145. 5 November 1770. MATHEW MURRELL (MURRILL), of S°hampton Co., Va., to JOSEPH KING, of Halifax Co. 35 Pds. Va. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. on Macons Branch, adj. JEREMIAH NEEL, MACON & JOS. JNO. WILLIAMS.Wit: JOS. JNO. WILLIAMS, SMITH PATERSON. Proved by JOSEPH JOHN WILLIAMS, Bute Nov. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 18 Feb.1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 146. 15 February 1770. CHARLES BARTHOLOMEW to THOMAS HOUSE, both of Bute Co. 120 Pds. for 250 A. in Bute Co. on SWS Possum Quarter Creek, where CHARLES BARTHOLOMEW now lives, adj. WILLIAM DUKE, to Great Fishing Creek.Wit: JESSE ROWLAND, JNO. BELL, DANIEL SLEDGE. Ack: by CHARLES BARTHOLOMEW,Bute Nov. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH,C.C. Reg: 18 Feb.1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-3, page 147. 4 September 1769. WILLIAM SMITH, of Bute Co., to WILLIAM MASSEY, JR. l0 Pds. Procl. money for 170 A. in Bute Co. on SS Tart River, down Woolf  Pit Swamp to the River, adj. sd. SMITH, an EARL GRANVILLE grant 25 Karch 1749. Wit: PATEWILLS MILNER, JOSIAH WILLS. Proved by PATEWILLS MILNER, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 18 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to THOS. BELL, Esq.

DB-3, page 149. 17 January 1769. THOMAS NORFLEET, of Nansemond Co., Va.,Gentlm. to ELIAS STALLINGS, Planter, of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 150 A. onSt. Johns Parish, Bute Co. on branches of Buffelow Swamp, adj. RACKLEY & BRINKLEY, an EARL GRANVILLE Grant, 14 March 1760, to JAMES DENBY.Wit: JAMES DENBY, PATEWILLS MILNER, JOSPH BAKER. Proved by PATEWILLS MILNER, Bute Nov. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 17 Feb.1771,by WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-3, page 150. 3 June 1767. JOHN STALLINGS, Planter, to PAUL PA(R)TRICK, Planter, both of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 133 A. on ES Buffeloe Branch adj. JOHN RACKLE & DENBY. Wit: PATEWILLS MILNER, THOS. BONNER, JAMES MEONEY. Proved by PATEWILLS MILNER, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 19 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to THCS. BELL,Esq.

DB-3, page 152. 8 November 1770. SAMUEL FREEMAN, of Bute Co., toPETER TATUM (TATAIM, TATIN), of Mecklineburge Co., Va. 500 Pds. Va. money for 400 A. in Bute Co. on NS Sandie Creek. Wit: None named, but Proved by THOMAS BELL, Esq., a witness thereto, Bute November Court, 1770, BEN. McCULLOCH,C.C. Reg: 19 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to BEN HILL 13th. Novr. 1771.

DB-3, page 153. 1 March 1768. ALLEN GROVES to PAUL PA(R)TRICK, both of ButeCo. 200 Pds. Procl. money for 350 A. in Bute Co. on ES Bear Swamp.Wit: THOMAS BELL, GREEN HILL. Proved by THOMAS BELL, Esq., Bute Nov. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 19 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to THOS. BELL, Esqr.

DB-3, page 154. 1 February 1769. PAUL PATRICK to RICHARD CUNYERS, both ofBute Co. 160 Pds. Procl. money for 350 A. in Bute Co. on ES Bear Swamp.Wit: THOS. BELL, WILLIAM GIBSON, JOS. MARTIN. Proved by THOMAS BELL, Esq., Bute Nov. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 19 Feb.1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R

DB-3, page 155. 14 November 1770. THOMAS NORFLEET & JENNETT, his wife, of Nansemond Co., Va., to WILLIAM WARD, of Bute Co. 100 Pds. Va. money for474 A. in Bute Co. on the Cypress, bought from JAMES DENBY & adj. RACKLEY, STALLINGS, BRINKLEY, DENSON, HUNT, BURD & BONNER. Wit: PATEWILLS MILNER, THOMAS SHERROD, JOHN MILNER. Ack: by THOMAS NORFLEET & JENNETT, his wife, she having been first privately examined by JETHRO SUMNER, Esq., Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 20 Feb. 1771 by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 156. 7 July 1770. JOHN RAINWATER to BENJAMIN HILL, both of Bute Co. 38 Pds. Va. money for 124 A. in Bute Co. on a branch of Liek Branch, adj. MILLS & NORWOOD; and his interest in 50 A. bought from ARTHUR WILLIAM 10 Oct. 1765. Wit: JOHN NORWOOD, TABITHA NORWOOD. Proved by JOHN NORWOOD, Bute Nov. Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 20 Feb. 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. to B. HILL 21st. Sepr. 1771.

DB-3, page 158. 24 August 1769. ALEXANDER BURNETT, Planter, of Johnston Co., to JAMES MERONEY, Planter, of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Procl. money for 645 A. in Bute Co. on SS Tare River to the Long Branch, an EARL GRANVILLE Grant to JOSEPH HACKNEY 1 March 1762, adj. ALSTON, COOK, JONES, PERREY.Wit: JAMES DENBY, KEZIA DENBY, CHARITY DENBY. Proved by KEZIAH DENBY, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 20 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst.1771 Deld. to THOMAS BELL,Esq.

DB-3, page 160. 20 August 1770. THOMAS PINNEL(L) & MARY, his wife, to BENJAMIN HILL, all of Bute Co. 25 Pds. Va. money for 140 A. in Bute Co. where JOHN COLE now lives, beginning on the Road & adj. BLEDSOE, RAINWATER, NORWOOD. Wit: JOHN COLE, GEORGE GREEN.  Proved by JOHN COLE, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 21 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 21 Sept. 1771 Deld to B. HILL

DB-3, page 161. 9 June 1770. JOHN MOOD(E)Y, of Bute Co., to VESTRY OFST. JOHNS PARISH in Bute Co. 20 Sh: Procl. money for a 2 A. Lot where Cypress Chapel now stands, up Moodys Spring Branch to the Road, for as long as there is a Chapel at this location. Wit: HENRY HILL, WILLIAM BAKER, HENRY HUNT. Proved by HENRY HILL, Esq., Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Beg: 21 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 163. 27 October 1770. GREEN HILL to JOHN NORWOOD, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Procl. money for 160 A. in Bute Co. down a small Glade or Drain & a Spring Branch, adj. NORWOOD & DAVIS. Wit: JAS. BARROW, SARAH HILL.Ack: by GREEN HILL, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 21 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to THOS. BELL, Esqr.

DB-3, page 164. 24 October 1770. JOHN NORWOOD to GREEN HILL, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. Procl. money for 292 A. in Bute Co. from Evys Old Path to a fork of Richland Creek adj. sd. NORWOOD, RICHARDS & WOOTEN. Wit: JAMES BARROW, SARAH HILL. Ack: by JOHN NORWOOD, Bute November Court 1770, BEN McCULLOCH,C.C. Reg: 21 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 15th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to G. HILL

DB-3, page 166. 7 March 1770. BENJAMIN MOSELEY, WINN(E)Y, his wife, and ELIZABETH, his Mother, to WILLIAM JEFFREYS, all of Bute Co. 150 Pds. Procl. money for 400 A., 3 tracts of land in Bute Co. on SS Tarr R. & BS Buffeloe Creek, part of a 639 A. EARL GRANVILLE Grant, 11 May 1757, to FRANCIS MABRY who sold it to WILLIAM MOSELEY 5 June 1758 & where WILLIAM SESSOMS, WILLIAM MOSELEY,  JR. & BEN MOSELEY dwelled. BEN MOSELEY had 2 of these tracts from WILLIAM MOSELEY: 1.) 140 A. on 26 April 1763; 2.) 110 A. on 17 Nov. 1767. The third tract, part of the same land, 150 A. adj. JOHN MOSELEY & ROBERT MOSELEY, he had from WILLIAM MOSELEY,JR. Wit: OSBORN JEFFREYS, THOS. BRIDGES, WILLIAM MOSELEY. Proved by THOMAS BRIDGES, Bute November Court, 1770, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 24 February 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Novr. 14th. 1771 Deld. to WM. JEFFREYS.

DB-3, page 167. 25 March 1771. THOMAS BELL to ANN PARK. lO0 Pds. Va. money for 480 A. in Bute Co. on BS the Long Branch, adj. SIMMONS. No witnesses. Ack: by THOMAS BELL, 18 April 1771, before MORRIS MOORE, Esq. Reg: 30 April 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to THOS. BELL, Esqr.

DB-3, page 168. 12 September 1770. WILLIAM WOOLBANKS to DAVID BURNET(T), both of Bute Co. 4 Pds. Procl. money for 15 A. in Bute Co. at momth of a Branch Run on Mill Stone Swamp, adj. sd. BURNETT. Wit: ISHAM GANT, WILLIAM WOOD,SR., JOSHUA YARBROUGH. Ack: by WILLIAM WOOLBANKS, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 30 April 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 170. Bute February Court 1771. Certificate from PHILEMON HAWKINS, Esq. as to examination of ANN DYE, wife of FLOUNTLEROY DYE, for acknowledged of her right of dower in lands conveyed by her husband in deed to ROBERT CALLIER. (See DB-3, page 18.)

DB-3, page 170. 25 January 1770. JAMES DOZER, of Bute Co., to JACOB FOX & JOHN KENDRICKS Exectors. of RICHARD FOX, Dec'd., of Meckelnburg Co., Va. lOC Pds. Va. money for 210 A. in Bute Co. on SS Smiths Creek, where sd. DOZER now lives, adj. ROBERT KING & up the Camp Branch to "old line as was" of ISRAEL ROBERTSON. Wit: THCS. JONES, BENNETT WOOD. Ack: by JAMES DOZER & MART, she consenting in private examination, Bute February Court 1771, BEN MeCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 30 April 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 172. WILLIAM DYE, SR., ELIZABETH, his wife, & WILLIAM DYE,JR. to CHARNAL HIGHTOWER, all of Bute Co. 7 November 1770. 50 Pds. Va. money for 170 A. in Bute Co. adj. GEORGE NEWMAN, BENNETT WOOD, COL. HARRISON, WILLIAM WRIGHT & GEORGE NICHOLAS, part of land which WILLIAM SPRUNT bought from WILLIAM STROUD. Wit: THOMAS NEWMAN, JNO. HAWKINS, JOHN CHILES, PHILEMON HAWKINS, JR., BENNETT WOOD. Certificate, 17 Nov. 1770, from WILLIAM DYE, one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace of Bute Co., that WILLIAM DYE, JR. would confirm deed in any legal way, should he not be of legal age. Wit: JNO.HAWKINS. Proved by JOHN HAWKINS, Esq., Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Deed & Certificate Reg: 30 April 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 174. 13 February 1770. CHARLES WILLIAMS, JR. & ELIZABETH, his wife, of Dinwiddie Co., Va., to ABRAHAM MAYFIELD, of Bute Co. 70 Pds. Va. money for 640 A. in Bute Co. on ES Little Creek, 300 A. of which being a grant, 5 March 1749, to ISRAEL ROBERSON. Wit: PHILIP BURFORD, JAMES & ELIZABETH ABERNATHY. Proved by PHILIP BURFORD, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 30 April 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 175. 4 January 1771. JAMES ABERNATHY & ELIZABETH, his wife, of Bute Co., to DAVID PEEPLES, of Brunswick Co., Va. 161 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on BS Smith Creek, Pine Hill Branch. Wit: JOSEPH ALLEN, THOMAS JONES, JOSHUA VINSON. Ack: by JAMES ABERNATHY & ELIZABETH, his wife, she first consenting in private examination, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 30 April 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 177. 17 September 1770. JOHN LINCH, JR. & MART, his wife, to THOMAS ROSSER, of Prince George Co., Va. 55 Pds. Va. money for ll4 A. in Bute Co. on ES Myrick's Mill Swamp, on Rogers Branch & along Country Line, adj. ROBERT TAYLOR, part of a grant, 9 Nov.1757, to Collonen(?) JOHN EDWARDS. Wit: JAMES ELLITT, ROSSER ALBY. Proved by ROSSER ALBY, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 1 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 19th. April 1773 Deld. to COL.  HAWKINS.

DB-3, page 178. 5 March 1764. JOHN WYATT to JOHN WYATT,JR., both of Granville Co. 5 Pds. Va. money for 50 A. in Co. afsd., on ES Little Stone House Creek, Person's Branch, adj. RHOADES. Wit: WM. PERSON, JOHN EGERTON, BENJAMIN PERSON. Proved by BENJAMIN PERSON,Esq., Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 1 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 180. 26 April 1770. WILLIAM ROWLAND & ANNE ROWLAND, to REUBEN BALLARD, both of Bute Co. 25 Pds. Va. money (& payment of Quitrents) for 150 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sandy Creek, on Lick Branch & along Wafters Spring Branch. Wit: WILLIAM MOORE, WILLIAM HAWLEY, MATNEW DUTY. Proved by WILLIAM MOORE, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 1 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page l81. 29 January 1771. SOLOMON ALSTON,SR. & NANC(E)Y, his wife, to WILLIAM PARK, Merchant, all of Bute Co. 30 Pds. Va. money for 32 A. in Bute Co. in a Bottom in Cluded Corner, down a branch to Richneck Creek & Richneck Creek to former corner of MOSELEY & LITEL. Wit: WILLIAM ELLIET. Proved by WILLIAM ELLIOTT, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 1 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 12th. Augt. 1772 Deld. MR. PARK.

DB-3, page 183. 8 December 1770. WILLIAM RIGGAN (RAGGON), of Surry Co., Va., to WILLIAM DURHAM, of Bute Co. 15 Pds:lO Va. money for 1OO A. in Bute Co. on ES the Great Branch adj. JOSEPH RAGGON & WILLIAM RAGGON. Wit: HENRY FOOT, WILLIAM COLCLOUGH, JOHN RIGGAN, SAMUEL DURHAM. Prov: by WILLIAM COLCLOUGH,JR. Bute Feb. Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH,C.C. Reg:2 May 1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-F, page 184. 14 December 1770. OWEN MYRICK, of Brunswick Co., Va., to WILLIAM TABB, of Bute Co. 140 Pds. Va. money for 150 A. in Bute Co., part of a patent to EDWARD JONES 25 July 1743, on SS Richland Branch & Shocko Creek, on Minks Branch on SS Richland Branch, adj. WILLIAM WATLEY, SHEARLEY WHATLEY & MICHELL (MICNA(E)LL) WHATLEY. Wit: JOHN FAULCON, HENRY BROWNE, RUBEN CLANTON, DANIEL PEGRAM, JR. Ack: by OWEN MYRICK, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCN, C.C. Reg: 2 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 186. 12 February JAMES RANSOM,JR. to JOSEPH FIP(P)S, of Brunswick Co., Va. 150 Pds. Va. money for 300 A. in Bute Co., adj. WILLIE JONES & old line of patent of MOSELEY, to Main Road at corner of MACON &
PARK, down the Main Road by Ransom's other land to the Run of Pease Quarter. wit: JOHN MACON. Ack: by JAMES RANSOM, JR., Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 2 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 187. 22 September 1770. JOHN RAINWATER(RAINWORTER), of Cumberlan Co., N.C., to BENJAMIN HILL, of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 112 A. in Bute Co. adj. GEORE BLEDSOE & NORWOOD & along Ivoys Path. Wit: SAMSON BOBO, SALLEY BOBO. Proved by SAMPSON BOBO, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 2 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 21st. Day of Sepr. 1771 Deld. to BEN HILL

DB-3, page 188. 22 December 1769. THOMAS DICKSON &MARY DICKSON to ESRAM COGWELL. 24 Pds. Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sande Creek to Beckams Branch. Wit: ROBT. CHEEK. Ack: by THOMAS DICKSON, Bute Feb. Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 2 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to NATHN. PEBLES.

DB-3, page 159. lO February 1771. JAMES HARRISON to CHARLES WORTHAM, both of Bute Co. 80 Pds. for 549 A. in Bute Co. from Beckhams Branch to the Halfway Branch. Wit: THOMAS JENKINS, JAMES WILLSON, JOHN JENKINS.Ack: by JAMES HARRISON, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 3 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to CHAS. WORTHAM 1st. Day of Septr. 1771

DB-3, page 191. 13 February 1769. PHILEMON HAWKINS to EDWARD CART, both of Bute Co. 6d. Procl. money for 1OO A. in Bute Co., at County Line.Wit: JNO. TWITTT, PHIL HAWKINS,JR. Ack: by PHILEMON HAWKINS,Esq., Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 4 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 2d. day Jany. 1772 Deld. to EDWD. CART.

DB-3, page 192. 11 May 1770. PHILLIP JEAN (JA(E)NE, JAUN), Planter, to WILLIAM FISH, Planter, both of Bute Co. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 75 A. in Bute Co. on NS Crooked Creek, adj. JOHN YOUNG. Wit: JOHN YOUNG, LEBAN YOUNG.Proved by JOHN YOUNG, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCN, C.C.Reg: 6 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 193. 6 September 1770. WILLIAM GOLIGHTLY, of Prince George Co., Va. to WILLIAM POWELL, of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Va. money for 90 A. on N8 Great Fishing Creek & on Buffalow Creek, adj. CHRISTOPHER GOLIGHTLY, WILLIAM COOPER & SOLOMON ADKINSON, up a small branch to the Meeting House Path, & adj. TEMPLE along Temples Spring Branch to the Buffalow. Wit: JESSE PERSON, ABS. LANCASTER. Proved by JESSE PERSON, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 7 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 12th. Augst. 1772 Deld. to WM. POWELL.

DB-3 page 195. 28 January 1771. CNARLES KIMBALL & DIANA KIMBALL toCHARLES WHITE, both of Bute Co. 4 Pds. Va. money for 40 A. adj. sd. WHITE & to Hawkins Road, part of the tract whereon I now live. Wit: ANTHONY STREET, JOHN COLEMAN, ANTHONY EDWARDS, JOHN MOSELEY. Proved by JOHN MOSELEY, Bute Feb. Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 7 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 197. 1770. JONATHAN RIGGAN (RAGGAN) to GEORGE WEBB, both of Bute Co. 46 Pds. Procl money (1/2 to be paid 25 Dec.1770 & 1/2 25 Dec. 1771) for 278 A. along the Country Line, adj. JOHN LINCH, SR., JAMES McLANORE,WM. GILLIAM & land sold to MARTIN FOREST, bought from ARTHUR ATKINS, who had bought it from ALEXANDER DONALD, being part of a 556 A. grant to him fromEARL GRANVILLE. Wit: DANIEL PEGRAM, JR., FREDRICK COOK. Ack:by JONATHAN RIGGIN, Bute Feb. Court 1771,BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg:5 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-3 page 198. 15 December 1770. SAMUEL FREEMAN, of Beaute(sic)Co., to JOHN GOODWIN. 50 Pds. Va. money for 200 A., from Peter Hills Branch on SS Shockoe Creek to Shocco, a grant to JOHN WAIDE 20 April 1745 & by him sold to JOHN RICHARDS, in Granville Co. Wit: JOSHUA INGRAM, WILLIAM WOODARD.Proved by JOSHUA INGRAM, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCN, C.C.Reg: 8 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. May 1772 Deld. to JNO. GOODWIN

DB-3, page 200. 24 November 1770. THOMAS DAVIS, of the Province of S.C., to EMORY DAVIS, of the Province of N.C. For natural love & affection, etc., Gift Deed to 1,O50 A. in Bute Co., land bought from SHEMUEL KEANEY during the lifetime of THOMAS DAVIS, dec'd., nephew of THOMAS DAVIS. Wit: WILLIAM ROLLINGS,JOSHUA POLLARD.Proved by WILLIAM ROLLINGS, Bute February Court 1771, BEN
McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 9 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 201. 10 December 1770. THOMAS OW(E)NSBY (OW(E)NBEY), of Halifax Co., to WILLIAM WALKER & HIS CEURCN, of Bute Co. lO Sh: Sterling money of Great Britain paid by ed. Church for 4 A. in Bute Co. adj. a Country Road.Wit: ISAAC HUDSON, WILLOUGHBY SELFF. Proved by WILLOUGHBY SELF, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 13th. Novr. 1771 Deld. to FRANCIS CAPPS

DB-3, page 203. 25 October 1770. WILLIAM CHAVERS (CHAVIES), of Granville Co.,to JOHN HAIN(E)S, of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Va. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. on ES Little Buffalow Creek, part of land bought from CHRISTOPHER JOHNSTON. Wit: JNO. PERSON, JOHN NEVILL. Proved by JOHN PERSON, Bute February Court1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 9 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Novr. 1771 Deld. to JNO. HAINS

DB-3, page 204. 1 January 1771. RICHARD WHITE to WILLIAM MASSIE, both of Bute Co. 50 Pds. for 300 A. in Bute Co. adj. HAWO0D & BURT. Wit: THOS. BELL, ISAAC WEST. Proved by THOMAS BELL,Esq., Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: l0 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to THOS. BELL, Esqr.

DB-3, page 205. 12 February 1770. WM. HOBBS, Planter, to JAMES NOBBS, Planter, both of Bute Co. lO0 Pde. Procl. money (& payment of Quitrents from i Jan.17?l) for 371 A. in Bute Co. on NS Cypress Swamp adj. JAMES HOBBS. Wit: LOD. ALFORD, JNO. TILLERY. Proved by LODWICK ALFORD, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: lO May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 206. 30 April 1770. JOHN ROSE, Planter, to JAMES ALFORD, both of Bute Co. 66 Pds:13 Sh: 4d. Procl. money (& payment of annual Quitrents) for 200 A. in Bute Co. on NS Crooked Creek at mouth of Wrights Branch, adj.JULUS ALFORD & JACK WOMACK. Wit: LODK. ALFORD, SHAW DRIVER. Proved by LODWICK ALFORD, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCN, C.C. Reg: 11 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Novr. 1771 Deld. to J. A.

DB-3, page 208. 22 November 1769. WILLIAM OWIN(OWEN) MEDLIN to JAMES ALFORD, both of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Procl. money for 177 A. in Bute Co, on SS Crooked Creek adj. SAM WRIGHT, FRANKLAND & W.RIGHT, part of land bought from JULUS JOHNSTON who had bought it from JULIUS ALFORD. Wit: JACOB HARTSFIELD, SHAW DRIVER. Proved by JACOB HARTSFIELD, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Novr. 1771 Deld. to J. A.

DB-3, page 209. 31 December 1770. JACOB BRASSELL to JACOB POWELL. 30 Pds. Procl. money for 190 A. in Bute Co. on BS Tar River, mouth of Crooked Creek, adj. BUTTLER & WM. WILDER. Wit: ISAAC KIRK, JACOB POWELL,JR. Proved by LODWICK ALFORD, "a witness thereto"(?), Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 11 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 210. 2 NOvember 1769. LODWICK ALFORD, JR., Planter, to GOODRICK ALFORD, both of Bmte Co. 25 Pds. Procl. money for 230 A. in Bute Co. on BS Turkey Creek adj. ODOM, part of a grant, 24 June 1761, from THOMAS CHILES, Esq., Chief Agent to EARL GRANVILLE- of 460 A. Wit: JAMES ALFORD, LODW. ALFORD. Proved by JAMES ALFORD, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: ll May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Novr. 1771 Deld. to J. A.

DB-3, page 212. 14 December 1770. JOEL MOODY, of Granville Co., toJOHN HUDSON, of Bute Co. 62 PdsalO Sh: Procl. money for 504 A. in Bute Co.on BS Hawtree Creek adj. GUN, ALLIN, PARKER, HAYWOOD. Wit: WILLIAM HUDSON, ROBT. ALLUN,JR. Proved by WILLIAM HUDSON, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 213. 6 February 1771. JOHN UNDERWOOD to JENKINS DEVINIE, bothof Bute Co. 75 Pds. Procl. money for 150 A. in Bute Co. on SS Bufflo Branch adj. sd. UNDERWOOD, WILLIAM PARK, THOMAS WOOTON, LILES & land of LORD GRANVILLE. Wit: THOS. BELL, JOHN BLAKE. Proved by THOMAS BELL, ESQ.,Bute Feb. Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 12 May 1771, by WILLIAMJOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to JENKINS DEVENY.

DB-3, page 215. 13 February 1771. FRED(E)RICK DAVIS to MATHEW THOMAS, both of Bute Co. 12 Pds. Va. money for 16 A. in Bute Co. on NS Sandy Creek, from mouth of Horse Pen Branch, devised to him in will of his father THOMAS DAVIS, Dec'd., a patent to him 6 Feb. 1762. Wit: PETER WALKER, FRANCIS WILLS, JACOB BASS. Proved by FRANCIS WILLS, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 12 Augst. 1772 Deld. to MR. THOMAS.

DB-3, page 216. 20 January 1769. JAMES JONES, of Johnston Co., to THOMAS BELL of Bute Co. 150 Pds. Procl. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. on BS Linches Creek, Gully Branch, 200 A. being a grant to JOSEPH BRANTLEY 16 Jan. 1744 & 100 A. sold to BRANTLEY 6 Aug. 1762 by CHRISTOPHER STROTHER.. Wit: THOS. COOK, FRANCIS MABRY. Proved by THOMAS COOKE, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 16th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to T. BELL.

DB-3, page 218. 21 November 1770. JOSEPH PURDUE & his wife (not named), of Bute Co., to JOHN TANNER, of Edgecombe Co. 75 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. inBute Co. on Tallowood Branch, adj. WILLIAM HUCKMY, GOVERNOR JOHNSTON & former line of JOHN PURDUE, part of tract granted ROBERT COLLER 1 July 1758.Wit: JOHN MAGGS, JOHN CHARTON, ELISABH A.(?) GARRIS. Ack: by JOSEPH PARDUE, Bute Feb.Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 13 May 1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 220. 1770. RICHARD MADDREY to LEWIS BOBBIT, JR., both of Bute Co. 15 Pds. Va. money for 160 A. in Bute Co. on BSa branch of Possom Quarter adj. MATHEW DUKE, JOSEPH DUKE, JOHN KICKER, RICHARD MADDREY, LEWIS BOBBITT. Wit: JAMES McINVAILL, JOHN DUKE. Proved by JOHN DUKE, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 14 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 221. 28 October April (as written) 1767. RICHARD MADRE! (MADRAY) to MOSES MYRICK, both of Bute Co. 80 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. on SS Ready Creek, from mouth of a Spring Branch. Wit: JOSHUA CAPPS, WM. DURHAM, MATHEW DUKE, JOHN DUKE. Proved by MATHEW DUKE, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 15 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 222. 11 May 1771. RICHARD WILLIAMS, Blacksmith, to JAMES MORRIS, both of Bute Co. l0 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. from Ledbetter's Prong, mouth of Watters Branch, along Cade's Path & down Brandy Creek, adj. ANTHONY WINSTON & JAMES BETTIE, part of a 611 A. Grant 1Aug. 1762 from Hon. THOMAS CHILDS, Esq., Special Agent. Wit: JOHN KITTRELL, ANTHONY WINSTON. Proved by ANTHONY WINSTON, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 15 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to GEO. WINSTON

DB-3, page 224. 26 January 1771. WILLIAM BASS, Planter, to SAM(P)SON BASS, both of Bute Co. 7 Pds:10 Sh: Va. money for 100 A. in Bute Co. on SS Cedar Creek, down Beaver Dam Branch to the Creek, bought from THOMAS HUTON.Wit: JOHN DENT. Proved by JOHN DENT, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCN, C.C. Reg: 16 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 13 May 1772 Deld. to ANTONY WINSTON.

DB-3, page 225. 9 October 1769. WILLIAM JEAN, of Brunswick Co., Va., to WILLIAM HUDSON, of Bute Co. 85 Pds. Va. money for 248 A. in Bute Co. onBS Gunters Creek, adj. ALSTON. Wit: RICHARD ACOCK,JR., RICHARD ACOCK,SR., JOHN HUDSON. Proved by JOHN HUDSON, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCN, C.C. Reg: 16 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 226. 13 February 1771. JAMES RANSOM, Nigh Sheriff, to JOHN SMITH, both of Bute Co. 60 Pds: i Sh: Procl. money, highest bid at public Auction held l0 Jan. 1770 by OSBORN JEFFREYS, then Sheriff of Bute Co., pursuant to Order from Superior Court for District of Halifax at Court in Town of Halifax 8 Oct. 1760, MARTAIN HOWARD,Esq., C.J., to recover judgment of I d. Procl. money owed to THOMAS SMITH by JOEL WALKER, plus costs & fees. THOMAS SMITH was highest bidder at sale but ordered deed made to JOHN SMITH, for 320 A. in Bute Co. belonging to JOEL WALKER, on NS Tart R. & BS Buffelow Creek, part of an EARL GRANVILLE Grant, 20 Aug. 1760, to THOMAS SMITH & bought from him l0 Feb. 1764. Wit: FRANCIS CAPPS, THOS. SMITH. Proved by THOMAS SMITH, Bute Feb. Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 16 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. 13th. Novr. 1771 to you.

DB-3, page 229. 20 February 1770. WILLIAM DUKE to THOMAS CHRISTMAS(S), both of Bute Co. 5 Pds. for 100 A. in Bute Co. adj. new Road of HOWZE, CHARLES BURK & old line of WOLBANKS(WOOLBANKS). Wit: JAMES MOORE, JOHN CHRISTMASS.Ack: by WILLIAM DUKE, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 17 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. to J. C. 13th. Novr. 1771

DB-3, page 230. 13 November 1770. ANDREW MARTIN, Planter, of Cumberland Co., N.C., to DENNIS BRADLEY, of Bute Co. 30 Pds. Procl. money (& payment of Quitrents) for 300 A. in Bute Co. in fork of Crooked Creek, from the Long Branch, adj. THOMAS SANDERS. Wit: ROBERT COBB, HARDE DAVIS, ARON TAYLOR.Proved by HARDE DAVIS, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 18 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 231. 12 April 1769. WILLIAM ROSE for ALLAN LOVE & CO. toJOHN CHRISTMASS, of Bute Co. 60 Pds. Va. money for two tracts of land inBute Co.: 1.) 200 A. bought from THOMAS STROUD, from line of CHARLES ALLAN up the Long Glade to line of PHILEMON HAWKINS; 2.) l00 A. bought from CHARLES ALLAN, from the Broad Path called Christmas' Path, up the Main Road to line of HAWKINS & THOMAS STROUD, to head of the Long Branch. Wit: THOS. MACHEN, WILLIAM SOUCETT(?). Ack: by WILLIAM ROSE, for ALLAN LOVE & CO., Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 18 May l77l, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3 page 233. 23 October 1769. JAMES STROTHER (STRODER), of Fuquar (sic)Co., Va., to JOHN HAWKINS,JR., of Bute Co. 1OO Pds. Va. money for 250 A. in Bute Co. on SS Sandy Creek, from mouth of Pounder Branch above Eastridges Mill to old line of JOHN MARTIN, bought from DENNES LINSEY 9 May 1760 in two tracts, one 200 A. & one 50 A. Wit: WILLIAM COLE, DILLE HAWKINS, FRANCES STRODER. Proved by DILLE HAWKINS, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 20 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 235. 25 March 1768. PAUL PATRICK to SAMSON MOUNGER, both of Bute Co. 53 Pds: 6 Sh: 8d. Procl. money for 160 A. adj. BUSHOP, DENBY, RACKLEY & EDWARDS. Wit: THOS. BELL. Proved by THOMAS BELL, Esq., Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 22 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to THOS. BELL, Esqr.

DB-3, page 236. 14 January 1771. JAMES RANSOM, Sheriff, to WILLIAM TABB, both of Bute Co. 510 A. in Bute Co. adj. RAILY (RAWLY) & WARD, land of MOSES CURTIS sold by order of Granville Co. Court 17 Oct. 1770 for debt due WILLIAM TABB, plus costs & fees. Execution was taken 22 Dec. 1770 & noone appeared at sale, so WILLIAM TABB agreed to take the land at 2/3 value of 125 Pds. Procl. money, paying 83 Pds:6 Sh:8d. Procl. money.Wit: CHAS. CUPPLES,  JETHRO SUMNER, THOS. MACHEN, WILLIAM ELEUT. Ack: by JAMES RANSOM, Sheriff, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 22 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: Deld. to JOHN WILLMS. 27 Novenbr. 1771.

DB-3, page 237. 15 August 1770 WILLIAM SMITH to WILLIAM COLE, both of Bute Co. 27 Pds:l0 Sh: Va. money for 170 A. in Bute Co. between Hawtree & Sixpound Creeks, on Rockey Branch adj. WILLIAM RUSSEL & DOWNEY, where WILLIAM GILBREATH now lives. Wit: JOSEPH WRIGHT, EDWARD ELLIS. Proved by EDWARD ELLIS, Bute February Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 22 May 1771, WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 239. 24 April 1771. BENNET WOOD, of Bute Co., to JOHN NASH, of Brunswick Co., Va. 60 Pds. Va. money for 200 A. in Bute Co. on BS the Rockey Branch, adj. THOMAS NEWMAN, WM. SMITH, ROBERT KING, GEORGE ROSE, GEORGE NEWMAN, SHIPPE ALEN PUCKETT & TWITTY. Wit:  JNO. TWITTY, PETER TWITTY, TWITTY RUSSELL. Proved by JOHN TWITTY, Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C.Reg: 23 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 240. 25 September 1770. SAMUEL FOWLER to JOHN PERSON, both of Bute Co. l0 Sh: Sterling money of Great Britain for 100 A. in Bute Co. which SAMUEL FOWLER, SR. bought from ALLEN MONJOY, on NS Sandy Creek adj. sd. MONJOY, ABRAHAM ELLESS, land bought from sd. MONJOY by PERSON & land JOHN FOSTER bought from Old CAUDLE. Wit: ALLEN MONJOY, FRANCIS PERSON. Proved by ALLEN MONJOY, Bute May Court 1771, BEN. McCULLOCH,C.C. Reg: 24 July 1771,WILLIAM JOHNSON,P.R.

DB-3, page 242. 4 May 1771. JESSE ROWLAND to DANIEL SLEDGE, both of Bute Co.50 Pds. Va. money for 400 A. in Bute Co. on Piny Branch where sd. ROWLAND now dwells, adj. GREEN, DANIEL, WALKER & Sledge's own line. Wit: WILLIAM DONMAN,WILLIAM MATTOX, JAMES DOWLEN. Ack: by JESSE ROWLAND, Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 24 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 16th. Augst 1771 Deld. to DANL. SLEDGE.

DB-3, page 243.  ___1771. WILLIAM HOUSE to BILLY WILLIAMS, both of ButeCo. 20 Pds. Procl. money for 300 A. in Bute Co. SS Main County Road on Hawtree & Reedy Creeks adj. WILLIAM DUKE, ISAAC HOUSE, PERSON &, across Hawtree, LAUGHTER. Wit: WM. ALSTON, BENJA. JOHNSON. Proved by WILLIAM ALSTON, Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 25 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. to BILLEY WILLIAMS 14th. Augst. 1771

DB-3, page 245.  __May 1771. JOHN CHRISTMASS, SR. to JOHN CHRISTMASS, JR. l0 Pds. Va. money for 250 A. in Bute Co. on SS Little Creek, from mouth of Planpatch Branch, up a Spring Branch to head of Planpatch Branch, adj.WILLIAM GREEN & THOMAS CHRISTMAS & where JOHN CHRISTMASS, SR. now lives. Ack: by JOHN CHRISTMAS, Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 26 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: Deld. 14th. Novr.1771 to J.C.

DB-3, page 246. 26 February 1771. WILLIAM HOLLOMAN (HOLLIMAN) & JOHN PURDOM, of Johnston Co., to KITCHEN PRIM, of Bute Co. 40 Pds. Procl. money for 321 A. in Bute Co. on branches of Cypress Swamp adj. PRIM, TAYLOR, JACKSON, MOODY & MOSES STALLINGS. Wit: THOS. BELL, CHAS. CUPPLES. Proved by THOMAS BELL, Esq. Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 26 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst.1771 Deld. to BRITAIN HARRISS.

DB-3, page 247.  11 May 1771. BENJAMIN WARD to WILLIAM STAN(D)FORD, both of Bute Co. 35 Pds. Va. money for 310 A. in Bute Co. where BENJAMIN RUSH now lives, the northern half of 621 A. taken up by HEZEKIAH TERREL.Wit: DAVID WALKER,  ROBERT COOPER, WILLIAM RUSH. Ack: by BENJAMIN WARD,Esq., Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Rog: 26 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.  Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to WM. STANDFORD.

DB-3, page 248. 26 October 1765. JOHN MEGLAMRE (McGLAMRE, MELAMRE, MEGLARE) to JAMES GUPTON, both of Bute Co. l0 Pds. Va. money for 1OO A. in Bute Co. on WS ROBERT COOPER & NES land bought from MALICIAH FIKE. Wit: THOMAS CUPER, ROBERT CUPER. Proved by ROBERT COOPER, Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 26 July l?71, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.Marginal notation: 10th. Novr. 1772 Deld. to STEPHEN GUPTON.

DB-3, page 249. 12 October 1769. PHILLIP JEAN, Planter, & ELIZABETH, his wife, to THOMAS CLIFTON, Planter, all of Bute Co. 25 Pds. Procl. money for l00 A. on SS Crooked Creek adj. YOUNG. Wit: WILLIAM FISH, CART COX. Proved by WILLIAM FISH, Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 27 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB,3, page 251. 13 October 1770. LEN(N)ARD LINSEY, of Granville Co., to JORDAN ROWLAND, of Bute Co. 25 Pds. Va. money for 420 A. in Bute Co. on BS Fallin Creek, adj. BRINKLEY. Wit: TURNER HARRIS, ISHAM HARRIS, WEST HARRIS. Proved by WEST HARRIS, Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 27 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

DB-3, page 252.   ___ April 1771. SAMUEL WALKER & MART, his wife, to THOMAS WALKER, all of Bute Co. "For parfect love", Gift of land (amount not given) on BS Stonehouse Creek, adj. JAMES NICHOLS & HARIS. Wit: HARDEGE WALKER, JORDAN FELTS, JAMES LAUTER. Proved by JAMES LAUGHTER, Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCN, C.C. Reg: 29 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 14th. Augst. 1771 Deld. to SAML. WALKER.

DB-3, page 253. 26 October 1770. JAMES PETTY to ZACHARIAZ (ZACHARIAS) THOMPSON, both of Bute Co. 86 Pds. Procl. money for 250 A. on NS Sandy Creek from mouth of Great Branch to Rocky Branch, adj. HALLEY & CARLISLE. Wit: MATHEW THOMAS, DAVID WALKER. Proved by MATHEW THOMAS, Esq., Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH, C.C. Reg: 29 July 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R. Marginal notation: 12th. Feby. 1772 Deld. to ZACHIAH THOMPSON.

DB-3, pago 255.  11 February 1771. JAMES LAUGHTER to JOHN LAUGHTER, both ofBute Co. 50 Pds. for 1OO A. in Bute Co. on Hawtree Creek. Wit: DANIEL PEGRAM, SR., SAMUEL WALKER. Proved by SAMUEL WALKER, Bute May Court 1771, BEN McCULLOCH,C.C. Rog: 29 May 1771, by WILLIAM JOHNSON, P.R.

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