Deed Book B
Part 3
Submitted by Ruth Keating
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This indenture made this third day of July in the year 1806 between Charles Miller, James Miller, Joseph Miller, John Miller, Stephen Miller and John King heirs and representatives of Ebenezer Miller deceased all of Lexington and Nelson County in the state of Kentucky of the one part and Michael Couchman of Nelson County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Charles, James, Joseph, John, Stephen and John King heirs and representatives of the said Ebenezer as aforesaid have this day for and in consideration of $1,000 dollars to them in hand paid and secured to be paid by the said Michael bargained granted and sold and do by these presents grant bargain and sell unto the said Michael Couchman their full undivided Moiety of 7,231 acres of land lying and being in the now County of Fleming on Foxes Creek granted by patent bearing the date the 28th day of March 1803 to Adam Shepherd and the heirs of Ebenezer Miller and bounded as follows Viz; beginning on the South east side of Foxes Creek at the mouth of a run at a hickory tree branded E O thence South 40° East 300 poles to three white oaks, Thence North 50° East 1863 poles to a chestnut oak and black oak thence North 40° west 621 poles crossing the creek about 200 poles above the forks through a marshy swampy meadow grown and cornering on the top of a ridge at a black oak and standing stone. Thence South 50° West 1863 poles crossing the sand lick branch of Foxes run at 200 poles and cornering at two ashes and white oak, thence South 40 East 321 poles to the beginning. To have and to hold the said undivided moiety of the aforesaid 7,231 acres to him the said Michael Coachman and his
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Heirs forever, and the said Charles, James, Joseph, John, Stephen, and John King the aforesaid full undivided moiety of the aforesaid 7,231 acre tract to the said Michael and his heirs forever from themselves and their heirs and all persons claiming by through or under them or either of them shall and will forever warrant and defend but not against the claim of any other person whatsoever it being specially understood and agreed by the parties that the grantors in this case have only sold their claim or chance to the aforesaid moiety of the aforesaid tract of land but are to under no liability upon any event whatever, In testimony whereof they have this day and year aforesaid respectively subscribed their ??? and affixed their seals. Joseph Miller
Note the power of attorney to Joseph Miller John Miller
is recorded in Livingston County John King
Joseph Miller attorney in fact for
Charles Miller
James Miller
Stephen Miller
Nelson Circuit to wit,
I Thomas Speed clerk of the Nelson Circuit Court do hereby certify that on the third day of June 1806 the foregoing indenture from Joseph Miller, John Miller and John King to Michael Coachman was acknowledged by them to be their act and deed and also that the said Joseph Miller as attorney in fact for Charles Miller, James Miller and Stephen Miller did on the day and year aforesaid acknowledged the same to be his act and deed and at the request of the said Michael Coachman the same together with the note thereto annexed is duly recorded.
Thomas Speed
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Fleming Circuit Sct.
I George W Bott Deputy Clerk of the Flemings Circuit Court do certify the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Joseph Miller and others for himself and as attorney in fact to Michael Couch man was this day produced before me and is together with the note thereto annexed and certificate of acknowledgement by Thomas Speed clerk of the Nelson Circuit Court and this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 13thday of February 1807.
George W Botts
This indenture mad this 13th day of February 1807 between Michael Couchman of the County of Nelson State of Kentucky of the one part and James Cristy (Christy) of the County of Fleming of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of 112# current money of the state aforesaid to him the said Michael Couchman in hand paid the receipt whereof he the said Coustman doth hereby acknowledge and forever acquit the said Christy. He the said Couch man hath hereby granted bargained and sold and doth hereby grant bargain sell alien and confirm to the said James Cristy and his heirs all that part or parcel of land lying and being in the said County of Fleming said to contain 1100 being one equal half of 3,103.5 acres patented in the name of Peter Penebaker by Patent bearing date the 11 of May 1800 and being the one half of said patent to begin at a blue Slate on a branch of Foxes Creek in the County of Fleming aforesaid at the upper corner of John Price and Adam Shepherd’s survey of 2000 acres running thence up the several meanders of Foxes Creek and binding on the South East side thereof to a division line made in the said Survey between William and Peter Penebaker thence with the said division line to the South East line of the said original Survey of 3,103.5 acres Thence with the said Shepherd and Price line to the Beginning. TO have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to the only proper use and behoof of him the said James Christy and his heirs etc. together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging and he the said Michael Coutsman doth further covenant to and agree with the said Cristy to warrant and forever defend the said tract or parcel of land to the said Cristy and his heirs or assigns from the claim or claims of him the said Coutsman or his heirs or any person claiming under him or his heirs; And it is further and Expressly understood that should any adverse claim other than that of said Coutsman Claiming under Penebaker as aforesaid. That then in that case the said Coutsman is hereby only bound to pay to the said Cristy 112# in horses or mares not more than 8 nor less than 3 years of age to be valued at trade price and to be paid in Flemingsburgh and that not until the said Cristy shall be legally evicted from said land, and then the said Coutsman and his representatives are to be forever free from any claim or claims from him said Cristy or his heirs
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Concerning the said land hereby deeded for any part thereof. In Testimony whereof he the said Coutsman hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Michael (his mark ) Couchman
Fleming Circuit Sct
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Fleming Circuit Court (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Michael Couchman to James Christy was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Michael Couchman a party thereto, and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand this 13th day of February 1807.
George W Botts D C Clerk
This indenture made the 26th day of January in 1807 between John D Stockton and Patsey his wife of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and Thomas Wallace of the Town of Flemingsburg County and State aforesaid of the other part; Witnesseth; that the said John D Stockton and Patsey his wife for and in consideration of the sum of $750.00 to them in hand paid by the said Thomas Wallace the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged; Hath granted bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said Thomas Wallace and his heirs and assigns forever, one certain in lot of ground situate lying and being on main cross street in the Town of Flemingsburg known and distinguished
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On the plan of the in lots of said Town by (number 34) it being the same lot of ground on which the said Stockton has erected a brick house and that was conveyed to him by the trustees of said Town on the 15th day of November 1805 which said Conveyance now remains of record in the County Court Clerks office in Deed book C page 188 Together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances to the said Lot belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversions, remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof and all the estate, right, title, interest property, claim and demand of them the said John D Stockton and Patsey his wife of in and to the same.
To have and to hold the aforesaid Lot or parcel of ground with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining, with all the reversions remainders rents, issues and profits thereof, and all the estate right title interest, property claim and demand of them the said John D Stockton and Patsey his wife of in and to the same. And the said John D Stockton and Patsey his wife Do for themselves and their heirs, the Lot and Premises above described and every part and parcel thereof with every of the appurtenances unto the said Thomas Wallace and his heirs, will and shall warrant and forever defend against the claim and demand of themselves and their heirs, and also against the title claim and demand of all and every other person or persons whatsoever will and shall warrant and forever defend by these presents.
In testimony whereof the said John D Stockton and Betsey his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date first above written.
Teste John D Stockton
Willis D Lee Patsey (his mark) Stockton
William Dudley
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Fleming County Sct.
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by Law to receive the relinquishment of Dower on Alienations) do certify that the wife of the within John D Stockton this day personally appeared before me, and being examined privately and apart from her said husband, voluntarily relinquished her dower and right of dower, in the land and premises conveyed, by the foregoing indenture to Thomas Wallace his heirs and assigns, and desired that such, her relinquishment might be recorded, Given under my hand the 5th day of February 1807.
George Washington Botts D Clerk
State of Kentucky
Fleming Circuit Sct.
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Fleming Circuit Court (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) Do certify that the foregoing Indenture of bargain and sale from John D Stockton and Patsey his wife to Thomas Wallace, was this day produced before me, acknowledged by the said John D Stockton, And is together with the relinquishment of Dower of the wife of the said John D Stockton taken by George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Fleming County Court thereto annexed; and this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the fifth day of February 1807.
George W Botts D C Clk.
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This indenture made the first day of November 1806 between Edward Stockton Deputy for Andrew Kinkead Esquire Sheriff of Fleming County of the one part and James Scott of the County aforesaid and State of Kentucky of the other part Witnesseth, that whereas the said Edward Stockton in capacity of Deputy Sheriff as aforesaid by virtue of a writ of fieci facias to him directed from the Fleming Circuit Court Clerk’s office, issued in pursuant of a judgment of said Court, on the 19th day of September 1806 Returnable to the November rules following for the amount of the penalty in the replevy bond named, but to be discharged by the payment of $90”71”8 ( I Think they mean 90#71 shillings 8 pence-RAK) with interest and costs as therein stated, which executor is in favor of Joseph Warring and against William Scott, Samuel Davis and James Scott, and whereas the said Edward Stockton in his capacity of Deputy Sheriff as aforesaid did seize and take in execution as the estate of the said William Scott two certain out lots of land numbered 14 and 17 in the plan of the out lots of the Town of Flemingsburg containing the quantity of four acres each, being the same two out lots which was conveyed to the said William Scott by John Keith, John Faris, Adam Bravard and John Jones four of the Trustees of said Town on the 19th day of January 1802 and remaining of record in the clerk’s office of the Fleming County Court in Deed book B page 150 and having advertised the same according to Law proceeded to a sale thereof on the premises to the highest bidder at public auction, at which said sale James Scott became the purchaser for the sum of $52.26.
Now the said Edward Stockton Deputy Sheriff as aforesaid by virtue of the premises and pursuant to the act of a ??? in such case made and provided, and in consequence of the sum of $52.26 do aforesaid
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To me in hand paid before the Execution of these presents the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged Have sold and do by these presents convey and confirm unto the said James Scott his heirs and assigns forever the said two out lots #14 and 17 as aforesaid each containing the quantity of Four acres and both together the quantity of eight acres, Together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging or in nay wise appertaining, and the remainders revert ions, rents issues and profits thereof and all the estate right title interest property claim and demand of him the said William Scott of in and to the same, To have and to hold the said two out lots as aforesaid with the appurtenances unto him the said James Scott his heirs and assigns to his and their only proper use benefit and behoof forever.
And the said Edward Stockton Deputy Sheriff as aforesaid by virtue of the power and authority in him vested by law doth by these presents warrant and confirm to the said James Scott and his heirs and assigns, all the right title and interest of the said William Scott in the premises above described, and will warrant the title in the same against the claim or claims of the said William Scott but against that of no other person whatsoever.
In testimony whereof the said Edward Stockton Deputy Sheriff as aforesaid hath hereunto set his hand and seal the date first above written.
Edward Stockton Deputy
For Andrew Kinkead Sheriff of F County
Fleming Circuit Sct.
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Circuit aforesaid ( being authorized by Law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing
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Indenture of bargain and sale from Edward Stockton Deputy for Andrew Kinkead Sheriff of Fleming County to James Scott was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Edward Stockton (Deputy as aforesaid) a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand this __ Day of November 1806
This indenture made the 28th day of October 1806 (between) Robert McCallen of the one part and Nathaniel Smith of the other part both of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky Witnesseth that the said Robert McCallen for and in the consideration of the sum of 85# current money to him in hand paid by the said Nathaniel Smith at and before the signing and sealing hear of the receipt whereas of is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell and confirm unto Nathaniel Smith his heirs and assigns forever on certain tract or parcel of land situate lying on the waters of Foxes Creek it being a part of Mosby’s survey whereon the said Smith now lives Beginning at three hickory’s running north 78.5 poles to a white oak thence East 102 poles to a dogwood and hickory thence South 9° 78.5 poles to a hickory thence 102 poles to the beginning containing 50 acres together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and all the estate right, title interest property claim and demand of him the said Robert McCallen of in and to the same. To have and to hold all and singular the lands hereby conveyed with all and singular the premises and every part and parcel thereof with every of the appurtenances unto the said Nathaniel Smith his heirs and assigns forever. To the only proper use and behoof of him the said Nathaniel Smith his heirs and assigns forever and the said Robert McCallen all &
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Singular the premises hereby bargained and sold with the appurtenances unto the said Nathaniel his heirs and assigns against him the said Robert McCallen and his heirs and against all and every other person and persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In testimony whereof the said Robert McCallen has hereunto set his hand and seal this day and year above written
signed sealed in the presidents of Robert McCallen
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James Dunlap
Hamilton Stevenson
John Hunt
Fleming Circuit Sct..
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the circuit aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing indenture of Bargain and sale from
Robert McCallen to Nathaniel Smith was this day produced before me proven by the oath of James Dunlap, Hambleton Stephenson and John Hunt the subscribing witnesses and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 4th day of May in the year 1807.
George W Botts D C
This indenture made the 4th day of May 1807 between Nicholas Gardiner of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Dennis Collins of the County and Commonwealth aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Nicholas Gardiner for and in consideration
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Of the sum of 97# 15 shillings current money to him in hand paid by the said Dennis Collins at and before the signing and sealing hereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold and by the presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien and confirm unto the said Dennis Collins his heirs and assigns forever, a certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 65 1/6 acres, situate, lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on the west side of Foxes creek being a part of Lot #3 one of the Lotts of 30,000 acres patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby heir at Law to John Mosby dec’d and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at Richard Sutton’s South East corner in the line between No.3 & 4 at 3 sugartrees and a walnut, thence along said line East 139.5 poles to a stone in the middle of Foxes Creek which is three water beaches marked as a corner thence up Foxes Creek as it meanders to a sycamore corner to an acre and half sold by aforesaid Gardiner to Richard Sutton, thence south 12° West 20 poles to two sugar trees and a stake, thence South 82° West 8 poles to a stump, thence along Richard Sutton’s line South 100 poles to the beginning.
To have and to hold the aforesaid 65 1/6 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said Dennis Collins and his heirs forever and the said Nicholas Gardiner for himself his heirs and administrators do covenant and agree with him the said Dennis Collins and his heirs that him the said Nicholas Gardiner and his heirs, will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 65 1/6 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to the said Dennis Collins and his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Nicholas Gardiner and his heirs and all other person or persons whatsoever claiming or pretending to claim any right, title or Interest thereunto. In testimony whereof the said Nicholas Gardiner has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Nicholas (his mark) Gardiner
Fleming Circuit Sct..
I George W Botts Deputy clerk of the Fleming Circuit Court (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) Do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale
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From Nicholas Gardiner to Dennis Collins was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Nicholas Gardiner a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 4th day of May 1807.
George W Botts D C
This indenture made this 24th day of February 1807 between John Ferguson of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and Jacob Jackson of the County and State aforesaid of the other part: Witnesseth that the said John Ferguson for and in consideration of the sum of 10# current money of the state aforesaid to him in hand paid by the said Jacob Jackson the receipt whereof the said John Ferguson doth hereby confess and acknowledge hath bargained and sold and doth by these presents grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said Jacob Jackson and to his (heirs – sic) and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimation the quantity of 30 acres be the same more or less situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming and on the waters of Poplar Run and bounded as follows , to wit: Beginning at a white oak and hickory, thence North 62° along the division line to a walnut and sugartree thence down the drain to Mosby’s Old line from thence on a straight line to the beginning containing as aforesaid the quantity of 30 acres be the same more or less.
To have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances to the said Jacob Jackson and his heirs forever and the said John Ferguson doth for himself his heirs executors and administrators covenant and agree with him
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The said Jacob Jackson and his heirs that him the said John Ferguson and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Jacob Jackson and his heirs forever from the claim of him the said John Ferguson and his heirs (but from the claim of no other person whatsoever) and it is further agreed by and between the contracting parties that if at any time the land aforesaid and any part thereof shall be lost that then and in that case the said Jacob Jackson nor his heirs shall have no recourse to this grantor for the consideration money above expressed nor for any damages in lein thereof. In testimony whereof the said John Ferguson hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date above written.
John Ferguson
Fleming Circuit Sct..
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Circuit aforesaid ( being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do Certify that the foregoing Indenture of bargain and sale from John Ferguson to Jacob Jackson was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said John Ferguson a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 24th of February 1807.
George W Botts D C
This indenture made the 28th day of May 1807 between Andrew Kinkead of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and Robert Barnes Jr. of the Town of Flemingsburg, County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of $28.00 money of the United States of America paid by the said Robert
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Barnes Jr. in part satisfaction of sundry executions in favor of Paul Durrett against John N Stout and his securities therein that being the amount bid by the said Barnes Jr. at a publick sale of the property hereafter named the same being legally advertised the receipt of which said $28.00 is hereby acknowledged. Have granted bargained and sold aliened enfeoff and confirmed unto the said Robert Barnes Jr. his heirs and assigns forever the following 3 described lots of ground situate lying and being in the Town of Flemingsburg aforesaid and known by their numbers of 75, 77 and 79 on the plan of the In lots of said town and on Main Street they being the same three lots of their numbers that was conveyed to me by the said John N Stout on the 4th day of June 1806 by a deed of trust for the benefit of his the said Stouts creditors which said deed of trust now remains of record in the Clerk’s office of the Fleming County Court in Deed book C page 47 To have and to hold the three lots of ground as aforesaid with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining with all the reversions rents issues and profits thereof to the said Robert Barnes Jr. and his heirs and assigns forever And I do for myself and my heirs warrant and defend the lots aforesaid to the said Robert Barnes Jr. and his heirs against the claim of myself and my heirs and all and every person or persons claiming by through or under us or either of us and also against the claim of the said John N Stout and his heirs and all and every person or persons claiming by through or under him or them.
In Testimony whereof the said Andrew Kinkead hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
A Kinkead
I John N Stout of Flemingsburg County of Fleming and State of Kentucky having on the 4th day of June 1806 conveyed by deed of Trust to Andrew Kinkead of said County (interline) Lots in the Town of Flemingsburg known in the plan of the in lots of said town by No. 75,77,79 for the benefit of my creditors and the same said three lots having been sold a my particular request and by the consent of the said A Kinkead at publick auction in the street of said town and Robert Barnes JR becoming the highest bidder, I do now by the present warrant and confirm the said sale to the said Barnes and will warrant and defend the title of the same under the sale aforesaid for the said Lots to the said Robert Barnes Jr. and his heirs and assigns forever free from the claim of myself and his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 28th day of May 1807.
John N Stout
Fleming Circuit Sct..
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Fleming Circuit Court being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings; do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Andrew Kinkead to Robert Barnes Jr. together with the certificate of relinquishment and warranty by John N Stout thereto annexed was this day produced before me and several acknowledged by the said Andrew and John N and is each of them with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand at Flemingsburg the 28th day of May 1807.
George W Botts D C
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Know all men by these presents that I Joseph Rawlings of the County of Mason and State of Kentucky, for and in consideration of the sum of $420.00 current money of the Untied States of America to me in hand paid by George Washington Botts, of the Town of Flemingsburg, County of Fleming and state aforesaid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have this day bargained sold and delivered to the said George W one negro woman slave and child of the following description and aged, to wit, the said Negro woman, Rachel of a black complexion 25 years old on the 25th day of December next and her son Frank two year old on the 2nd day of October next – And I do for myself and my heirs warrant that the said Negro woman and mail child is both healthy hearty sound negroes free from any disorder or complaint whatever, and furthermore, I do and will warrant and defend the title of the said slaves to the said George W Botts and his heirs and assigns forever free from the claim of myself and my heirs, and all and every other person or persons, whatever as slaves for and during their life time.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Flemingsburg the 15th day of May 1807
Joseph Rawlings
State of Kentucky
Fleming Circuit Sct.
I Thomas Dougherty clerk of the Fleming Circuit Court
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Being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in my office deeds and other writings do certify that the within bill of sale from Joseph Rawlings to George W Botts was this day proved before me, acknowledged by the said Joseph Rawlings, and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office.
Given under my hand the 15th day of May 1807
Thomas Dougherty C F C
Article of Agreement made and entered into by and between James Cunningham and Ann Smoot both of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky Witnesseth that whereas on the 7th day of November in the year 1807 the parties aforesaid entered into an article of agreement in which the said Ann Smoot on her part agreed to hire and let to the said James Cunningham the family of negroes and household and kitchen furniture then owned by the said Ann Smoot and then in ??? for and during the time in the said article mentioned for which the said James Cunningham agreed to provide for and maintain the said Ann Smoot for and during her lifetime with a comfortable house and as in the said article mentioned and now the said James Cunningham agrees to deliver to the said Ann Smoot all the said negroes and household and kitchen furniture in the said articles of mentioned & discharge the said Ann from
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The article aforesaid and the said Ann Smoot agrees to discharge the said James from the article aforesaid which said article of agreement now remains on record in the Clerk’s office of the County Court aforesaid County in Deed Book C page 277 and finally it is agreed by and between the parties aforesaid that the article aforesaid shall remain null and void to no affect whatever.
In Testimony whereof the said James Cunningham and Ann Smoot have hereunto set their hands and seals the 28th day of December 1807.
James Cunningham
Ann (her mark) Smoot
Fleming County Sct.
I Leakin D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing Article of agreement and release between James Cunningham and Ann Smoot was this day produced before me acknowledged by the parties thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 28th December 1807.
Leakin D Stockton
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This shall oblige my heirs executors or administrators to convey unto Israel Tully his heirs or assigns 50 acres of land part of the tract on which I now live to be laid off said tract on the north west side so as to include the improvement now occupied by David Blue the conveyance to be made on or before the first of February next yet it is to be considered if the said Famous Mortimore shall pay off the bonds entered into this day when they become due in that case the said land to be as much the property of said Mortimore as if it had been conveyed by deed. Given under my hand and seal the 15th day of October 1806.
Test Famous Mortimore
A Kinkead
G Glass
John Ferguson
Fleming County Sct..
I Leaking D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing instrument of writing from Famous Mortimore to Israel Tully was produced before me on the 2nd day of October 1807 and proven by the oaths of Andrew Kinkead and George Glass two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and on this day was fully proven by the oath of John Ferguson the other witness thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 15th day of Sept 1807.
Leaken D Stockton
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This indenture made the 10th day of December 1807 between Dennis Collins of the one part and Nicholas Gardiner of the other part both of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky Witnesseth that the said Dennis Collins for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00 current money to him in hand paid by the said Nicholas Gardiner the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the said Dennis Collins hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said Nicholas Gardiner and his heirs and assigns forever the following described tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County aforesaid on the waters of Foxes Creek, it being part of the same land that was conveyed by the said Nicholas Gardiner to the said Dennis Collins the 4th day of May 1807 and bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at two sugartrees, thence North 3 West 16 poles to two sugartrees, thence North 36° West 18 poles to a buckeye, thence North 64 West 6 poles to a sugar tree, thence North 32° East 24 poles to the Blue Bank Run a water beech, thence with the meanders of the said Blue Bank run to a sycamore and thorn bush. Thence leaving the said run South 118 poles to three sugar trees and walnut. Thence East 105 poles to the Beginning Containing 54 acres and 23 poles, To have and to hold the aforesaid land with all the appurtenances unto him the Nicholas Gardiner his heirs and assigns forever and the said Dennis Collins for himself and his heirs and will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid land with its appurtenances unto him the said Nicholas Gardiner and his heirs and assigns for himself and his heirs etc but not from the claim or claims of any other person or persons whatsoever.
In testimony whereof the said Dennis Collins hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date above written.
Dennis (his mark) Collins
Fleming County Sct..
I Leakin D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) de certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Dennis Collins to Nicholas Gardiner was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Dennis Collins a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 10th day of December 1807.
Leaking D Stockton D C
This indenture made the 5th day of December 1807 between Hutson Southard of the town of Flemingsburg County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and James Watt of the same place of the other part Witnesseth that the said Hutson Southard for and in consideration of the sum of $50.00 to him in hand paid by the said James Watt the receipt of which by the said Hutson is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said James Watt his heirs and assigns
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Forever the following described In Lot or parcel of land situate on Main Street in the Town of Flemingsburg and County of Fleming aforesaid and being also known and distinguished on the plan of the in lots of said Town by number (22) Together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining and the reversions demand, rent , issues and profits thereof and all the estate right title interest property claim and demand of him the said Hutson Southard his heirs or assigns of in and to the same. To have and to hold the lot or parcel of ground above described with all and singular the privileges improvements, and appurtenances of any kind or description whatsoever to him the said James Watt his heirs or assigns to his and there only proper use benefit and behoof forever and the said Hutson Southard for himself his heirs the lot of land above described and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto him the said James Watt his heirs and assigns, do warrant that he has sufficient title to the premises hereby conveyed and the same with its appurtenances against the claim or claims of all and every other person orpersons whatsoever shall and warrant and forever defend by these presents.
In testimony whereof the said Hutson Southard hath hereunto set his hand and seal the date above.
Hutson (his mark) Southard
Fleming County Sct.
I Leakin D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Hutson Southard to James Watt was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Hutson Southard a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 4th day of December 1807.
Leaken D Stockton D C
Articles of agreement made this 14th day of March 1807 by and between Robert Dinsmore of the one part and Alexander Ramsay of the other both of Fleming County and Commonwealth of Kentucky Witnesseth that for and in consideration of 25# current money of the state aforesaid payable in one year and nine months in trade at real value to be valued by two indifferent disinterested persons chosen and agreed to by the parties, The said Robert hath bargained and sold unto the said Alexander all the tract or parcel of land on which Matthew Dinsmore lives and did occupy containing 100 acres more or less for which the said Robert is to make him a deed and as good a right as the deed obtained by said Robert from William Burk will empower him to make which deed now lies in the recording office for Fleming County in Fleming Town Nevertheless provided that if the said deed that the said Robert shall be enabled to make shall prove insufficient for the said Alexander to hold the said so contracted ?? land by the said Alexander should lose the land by a better
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Authorized right or claim being proved by Hurst and Ratliff then the above obligation to be void and the contract and bargain herein mentioned invalid otherwise to be and remain in force and for the true performance of each of our parts we bind ourselves each one to the other his heirs Executors and administrators. In witness whereof we hereunto interchangeably set our hands and seals the day and year above written.
Signed sealed and delivered in Robert Dinsmore
Presence of Alexander Ramsay
Arch Ramsay
Davis Wells
Samuel (his mark) Strahan
Fleming County Sct..
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid ( being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in my office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing article of Agreement between Robert Dinsmore and Alexander Ramsay was this day produced before me proven by the oaths of Archibald Ramsay and Samuel Strahan two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 11th November 1807.
Joshua Stockton
This indenture made this 10th day of January 1808 between Edward Slaughter and Elizabeth his wife of Nelson County and State of Kentucky of the one part, and Presley Slaughter of the County and state aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth, that the said Edward Slaughter
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And Elizabeth his wife for and in consideration of the sum of $200.00 lawful money of Kentucky to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said Presley Slaughter his heirs etc all there right title and interest to a tract of land containing 2,000 acres lying and being in Fleming County On Licking River opposite the mouth of Slate (opposite Wyoming-RAK) Creek, entered surveyed and patented in the name of Jacob Myers and willed to the said Edward and Presley Slaughter by their Father Cadwallader Slaughter and bounded as follows to wit, Beginning at two beech trees on the north bank of main Licking River running Thence East 640 poles; Thence North 500 poles to pointers, Thence West 560 poles to a beech and sycamore on the bank of main Licking, Thence up with the same with its meanders to the Beginning. To have and to hold the said Tract of land with all and every of its and their rights, members and appurtenances and every emotument thereunto belonging to the only proper use benefit and behoof of the said Presley Slaughter and of his heirs and assigns forever and the said Edward Slaughter and Elizabeth his wife doth hereby covenant and agree to and with the said Presley Slaughter his heirs and assigns that the aforesaid tract of land and premises they will was? Warrant and defend free from the claim or claims by or under them and the said Presley Slaughter his heirs & c shall have no recourse against them the said Edward Slaughter and Elizabeth his wife or their heirs if the said land should be lost In witness whereof the said Edward and Elizabeth his wife have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year above written.
Signed sealed and delivered
And acknowledged in the presence of Edward Slaughter
Elizabeth Slaughter
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Nelson County Sct..
To all whom it may concern, I Benjamin Grayson Clerk of the County Court of the County Court of the County aforesaid do make known that on the day of the date hereof Edward Slaughter and Elizabeth his wife a party to this indenture to Presley Slaughter did in my presence in due from of Law execute and deliver the same as their voluntary act and deed, she the said Elizabeth being examined by me out of the hearing of her husband said she executed and delivered as aforesaid without the persuasions or threats of her said husband or through fear of his displeasure and that she was willing the same should be recorded; Witness my hand this 11th day of January 1808.
Ben Grayson
Nelson County Sct..
I Benjamin Grayson clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do certify that a true copy of the above is recorded in my office. Witness my hand this 11th day of January 1808.
Ben Grayson
Fleming Count Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in my office and is together with the certificates of Ben Grayson Clerk of Nelson County Court and this certificate dully recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 29th day of March 1808.
Joshua Stockton C F C C
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This indenture made the 26th day of March 1808 between Elisha Fitch of the town of Chillicothe County of Ross and State of Ohio( Late of the Town of Flemingsburg County of Fleming and State of Kentucky) of the one part and John D Stockton of the Town County and state last aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Elisha Fitch for and in consideration of the sum of $500.00 current money of the Untied State to him in hand paid by the said John D Stockton at and before the signing of these presents the receipt of which by the said Elisha Fitch is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sole and do by these presents grant bargain sell alien in fee of and confirm unto the said John D Stockton the following described tract or parcel of ground situate lying and being in the County of Fleming aforesaid and adjoining the Town of Flemingsburg aforesaid it being part of the land that was condemned and annexed to the said Town of Nathaniel Foster Esq. and conveyed to the said Fitch by the said Foster and bounded as follows, to wit,
Beginning at a stake and hickory on the stone lick road corner to the said Elisha Fitch, Thence South 82° East 36 poles to a stake in John N Lees line thence North 6° East 36 poles to a sugar tree and white oak corner to Daniel McIntire, thence North 84 West 26.5 poles to a stake, Thence North 6° East 34.5 poles to a stake and buckeye, Thence West 9.5 poles to a stake and buckeye, thence west 9.5 poles to a stake and
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Locust in said road, Thence with said road 70.5 poles to the beginning Containing by estimation the quantity of 10 acres be the same more or less.
To have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of ground with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances whatsoever there unto belonging or in anywise appertaining unto him the said John D Stockton his heirs and assigns forever and the said Elisha Fitch for himself and his heirs doth warrant and forever defend the aforesaid tract piece or parcel of land with its appurtenances unto the said John D Stockton his heirs or assigns from the claim of himself and his heirs and from the claim or claims of all and every other person or persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the said Elisha Fitch hath hereunto set his hand and seal, at Flemingsburg the day and year first above written.
Elisha Fitch
Fleming County Sct..
I Leakin D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Elisha Fitch to John D Stockton was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Elisha Fitch a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 26th day of March 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
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This indenture made the 26th day of Marcy 1806 between Elisha Fitch of the County of Ross and State of Ohio of the one part and John N Lee of __ Town of Flemingsburg County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the other part WItnesseth that the said Elisha Fitch for and in consideration of the sum of $100.00 current money in hand paid by the said John N Lee at and before the signing of this Indenture the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said John N Lee his heirs and assigns forever the following described or out lot of ground situate lying and being in the aforesaid Town of Flemingsburg and County of Fleming aforesaid (it being part of the out lots that was condemned and annexed to the Town aforesaid by Nathaniel Foster and conveyed by the said Foster to the said Fitch) and bounded as follows , to wit, Beginning at a stake in the line of the said Elisha Fitch thence South 81° East 15 poles to a stake in the salt lick road, Thence with said road North 35° East 55.5 poles to a blue and white ash thence North 84° East 41.5 poles to a corner to John D Stockton a white oak and sugartree, Thence South 6° West 48 poles to the Beginning Containing 8 acres and 21 poles be the same more or less together with all and singular the previledges
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And appurtenances unto him the said John N Lee his heirs and assigns forever, To have and to hold the aforesaid land and premises and all and singular the appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining unto him the said John N Lee his heirs and assigns forever and the said Elisha Fitch for himself and his heirs shall and will warrant and forever defend the aforesaid lot or parcel of land with its appurtenances from himself and his heirs and from the claim of all and every other person or persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the said Elisha Fitch hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Elisha Fitch
Fleming County Sct.
I Leakin D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Elisha Fitch to John N Lee was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Elisha Fitch a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 26th day of March 1808.
Leakin D Stockton D C
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This indenture made the 26th day of March 1808 between Elisha Fitch of the Town of Chillicothe County of Ross and State of Ohio (late of the town of Flemingsburg, County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky) of the one part and Daniel McIntyre of the Town County and Commonwealth last aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Elisha Fitch for and in consideration of the sum of $500 current money of the United States to him in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and doth by these presents grant bargain sell alien in fee off and confirm unto the said Daniel McIntyre his heirs and assigns forever the following tract piece or parcel of ground situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming it being part of the land that was condemned and annexed to the said Town of Flemingsburg by Nathaniel Foster and conveyed to the said Fitch by the said Foster) and bounded as follows to wit, Beginning at a big ash and stake on the three island road corner to John N Lee, thence North 35° East with said Road 52 poles thence 93.5 poles to a stake and buckeye corner to John D Stockton, thence South 6° west to a stake in John D Stockton’s line thence 66.5 poles to the beginning containing by estimation 20 acres to have and to hold the aforesaid
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Tract piece or parcel of land with its appurtenances unto the said Daniel McIntyre his heirs and assigns forever and the said Elisha Fitch for himself and his heirs doth by these presents warrant the aforesaid tract piece or parcel of ground with all and singular the privileged and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining unto him the said Daniel McIntyre and his heirs and assigns forever and the said Elisha Fitch for himself and his heirs shall and will warrant and forever defend the aforesaid land and premises from himself and his heirs and from the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever.
In testimony whereof the said Elisha Fitch hath hereunto set his hand and seal at Flemingsburg the day and year first above written.
Elisha Fitch
Fleming County Sct.
I Leakin D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings do certify that the foregoing Indenture of bargain and sale from Elisha Fitch to Daniel McIntyre was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Elisha Fitch a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 26th day of March 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
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Know all men by these presents that I David Blue of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky for and in consideration of the sum of $90.00 to me in hand paid by John Wallingford of the County and state aforesaid hath this day bargained sold, transferred and delivered to the said John Wallingford the following property to wit, four feather beds with the furniture or clothes belonging thereto four beds with the furniture or clothes belonging thereto four bedsteads one cupboard, one chest, five common chairs, and two tables, two pots, one oven, one large Iron Kettle, one tea kettle, one big wheel, three flax wheels , together with every species of house hold or kitchen furniture of any kind or description whatsoever that may be in my care or possession at the time or date hereof and I do for myself and my heirs warrant and defend the above described property and every part and parcel thereof unto the said John Wallingford his heirs etc from the claims and dues and of all and every person or persons whatsoever provided always nevertheless and its is the true intent and meaning of this bill of sale and the parties thereto that whereas the said David Blue did on the sixth day of November 1806 purchase of the said John Wallingford one mare for which he the said David Blue passed his said obligation to the said Wallingford for the consideration or purchest or money payable against
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The 25th of June 1808 now the true intent and meaning of the parties hereto is that if the said David Blue shall pay to the said John Wallingford his assigns the aforesaid sum of $90.00 at or upon the 25th of June when it becomes due then this bill of sale is to be null and void and of no effect either in law or equity but the said John Wallingford is hereby authorized at anytime to enter upon and take possession on of any part or the whole of the property herein named and the same in his possession to keep either before the obligation becomes due or at any time thereafter as a safety or security for the payment of the said sum and shall only be compelled to return or refund the same upon the payment of the whole debt of $90.00 to the said Wallingford in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 30day of December 1807.
David Blue
Fleming County Sct..
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in my office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing bill of sale from David Blue to John Wallingford was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said David Blue a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 11th of March 1808.
Joshua Stockton C
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To all people to whom these presents shall come, I Robert McFarland do send greeting. Know Ye, that I Robert McFarland, of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky Farmer for and in consideration of the love good will and affection I Have and do bear towards my loving daughters Mary & Thankfull McFarland of the same County and state aforesaid have given and granted, and by these presents do freely give and grant unto the said Mary McFarland and Thankfull McFarland their heirs Executors or administrators one mare and colt seven head of sheep, two beds and furniture, three Iron Pots, one plough, two hoes and all my other movable property now being on the premises whereon I now live in the County aforesaid of which (before signing of these presents) I have delivered them the said Mary McFarland and Thankfull McFarland an inventory signed with my own hand and bearing even date. To have and to hold all the above described property and premises aforementioned to them the said Mary McFarland and Thankfull McFarland their heirs executors or administrators from hence forth as their property, absolutely without any manner of condition. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 16th of May 1808
Signed sealed and delivered in
Presence of Robert McFarland
John Finley
Margaret Finley
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Fleming County Sct..
I Leaking D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing bill of sale from Robert McFarland to May & Thankful McFarland was this day produced before me and acknowledged by the said Robert a party thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 17th day of May 1808.
Leaked D Stockton
This indenture made the 17th day of May 1808 between Robert McFarland of that County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and Mary McFarland and Thankful McFarland of the County and state aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said Robert McFarland for and in consideration of the love and affection which I have to the said Mary and Thankful McFarland (my Daughters) and for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00 current money of the sate aforesaid to me in hand paid by the said Mary and Thankful the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the said Robert hath given granted, bargained and sold and do by these presents give grant bargain and sell unto the said Mary & Thankful the following described tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming and on the waters of Fleming Creek
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It being the same tract of land that was conveyed to the said Robert McFarling by William Creighton Jr. on the 25th day of August 1804 and now remaining of record in the Fleming County Court in Deed Book C page 91 and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a hickory poplar and gum Hastings corner. Thence West 79.5 poles with Hasting line to an elm & sugartree, thence North 200 poles to three poplars growing from one root, black oak , ash and cherry tree, Thence East 79.5 poles to Grimes North West corner and from Thence to the Beginning Containing by estimation the quantity of 9 acres and 60 poles be the same more or less Together with all and singular the premises and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining to the said Mary & Thankfull McFarland. To have and to hold the aforesaid premises and every part and parcel thereof together with it appurtenances from him the said Robert McFarland his heirs and assigns forever and the said Robert doth for himself and his heirs warrant and forever defend the aforesaid land and premises from himself and his heirs and from all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming by through or under him or them but not from the claim of any other person or persons whatsoever and it is further agreed by and between the parties to these presents that if at any time the land or any part thereof should be
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Lost by a prior or better claim than that which this grantor claims that then and in such case the said Mary and Thankfull McFarland is to have all the recourse against William Creighton Jr. of this grantor purchased that he himself might or could have.
In testimony whereof the said Robert McFarland hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Robert (his mark) McFarland
Fleming County Sct..
I Leakin D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Count aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Robert McFarling to Mary and Thankful McFarling was this day produced in said office and acknowledged before me according to law and duly recorded. Given under my hand this 17th day of May 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
This indenture made this second day of March in the year 1808 between John Cassity of the County of Montgomery and State of Kentucky of the on part and James Brown of Fleming County and state aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said John Cassity for and in consideration of the sum of 11# to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and himself fully satisfied hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain sell and confirm to the said James Brown to his heirs and assigns forever a certain parcel of land lying in Fleming County on the North side of Licking River containing 194 acres including the half breadth of the river it being part of a Survey of 500 acres made by William Dunham and bounded
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As follows, to wit, Beginning at two beeches on the bank of the river and running up the river South 30° East 100 poles, Thence South 20° East 76 poles, Thence South 30° East 30 poles to an ash and sugartree marked W D on the bank of the river, Thence South 73° East 60 poles to a black walnut and sugar on the top of the ridge, Thence North 320 poles to a stake and two beeches, thence North 73° West 100 poles to two chesnut oaks thence South 54° West 195 poles to the beginning with all its right and appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to the only proper use and benefit and behoof of him the said James Brown his heirs and assigns forever and he the said John Cassity doth for himself and his heirs covenant and agree with the said James Brown and his heirs and assigns to warrant and forever defend said parcel of land from any person or persons claiming under them by virtue or said right also to pay back 11 # value in trade if said land should be taken hereafter by any prior claim In testimony whereof he hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and date above written.
John Cassity
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from John Cassity to James Brown was this day produced before and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office .
Given under my hand the 8th day of March 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
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This indenture made this 26th day of February 1808 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and John Carpenter of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the sum of 37 # 10 shillings current money of this state to him in hand paid by the said John Carpenter the receipt whereof the said Lewis Craig doth hereby confess and acknowledge have bargained and sold and do by these presents grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff and confirm to the said John Carpenter and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing 50 acres situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on the waters of Foxes Creek being part of Lot #4 (should be # 1 by following legal description – RAK) one of the Lotts of 30,000 acres patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby heir at law to John Mosby dec’d and bounded as follows (to wit) beginning at an oak and hickory corner to John Goodwin and a corner to the Carpenters Tract of 64 acres Thence Along the line between No 1 and No. 2 East 82.5 poles to Samuel Mahans corner dogwood and oak Thence North 96 poles 24 links to two hickories and a white oak Thence West 82.5 poles to two oak and a hickory Thence South 96 poles 24 links to the beginning. To have and to hold the aforesaid 50 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to the said John Carpenter and his heirs forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself his heirs Executors & administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said John Carpenter and his heirs that him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 50 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to the said John Carpenter and his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming or pretending to claim any right title or interest thereto.
In testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig by John Winn his attorney in fact hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Signed sealed and acknowledged Lewis Craig
In presence of By John Winn his attorney in fact
Jeremiah Beck
Zechariah Hinton
Polly (her mark) Tharp
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain & sale from Lewis Craig (by John Winn his attorney in fact) to John Carpenter was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Winn as attorney in fact as aforesaid according to Law and is together with certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 7th day of March 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
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This indenture made this 7th day of March 1808 between Isaac Gray of Fleming County and State of Kentucky of the one part and John Kenney of the same place of the other part witnesseth that the said Isaac Gray for and in consideration of the sum of 105# current money of this state to him in hand paid by the said John Keeney at and before the signing and sealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said John Keeney and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 90 acres 25.5 poles, be the same more or less situate lying and being in the aforesaid County on the waters of Foxes Creek being part of Lott #8 one of the lots of 30,000 acres and patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby heir at Law to John Mosby dec’d and bounded as follows , to wit, Beginning at a stake in the West end of said Lott thence South 81.5 poles to a white oak thence East 177 poles to a hickory, poplar and ellum thence North 81.5 poles to a post, thence West 177 poles to the beginning. Being the tract of land whereon the said Isaac Gray now lives. To have and to hold the aforesaid 90 acres and 25.5 poles of land with all the appurtenances unto the said John Keene and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Isaac Gray for himself his heirs Executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said John Keensy and his heirs that him the said Isaac Gray and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the said before mentioned 90 acres 25.5 poles of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said John Keensy and to his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Isaac Gray and his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming or pretending to claim any right title or interest thereto.
In Testimony whereof the said Isaac Gray hath to these presents set his hand and seal the day and date first above written
Signed sealed and acknowledged Isaac Gray
In presence of
Fleming County Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Isaac Gray to John Kenny was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Isaac Gray as the law requires and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 7th day of May 1808
Joshua Stockton Clerk
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This indenture made the fifth day of May 1805 between John Guysinger of the Town of Fleming burgh County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and Adamus D Roberts of the town County and state aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Guysinger for and in consideration of the sum of $10.00 current money to him in hand paid by the said Ademius D Roberts at and before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the said John doth grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said Ardemius D the following described tract piece or parcel of ground or in lot of land situate lying and being in the aforesaid town of Flemingsburg and on Water Street and known and distinguished in the plan of the in lots of said Town by number 16 (it being the same lot that was conveyed to the said John Guisinger by Benjamin Fitzgerald on the 4th day of Dec 1806 and now remaining of record in Deed Book B one of the late record books of the Fleming Circuit Court) To have and to hold the above described in lot of ground with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances unto the same belonging or in anywise appertaining unto the said Ardemius D Roberts his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Guisinger for himself and his heirs doth warrant and defend the said Lot or parcel of land unto the said Ardemius D Roberts his heirs and assigns for himself and his heirs and
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Against the claim or claims of all and every other person or persons whatsoever. In Testimony whereof the said John Guisinger hath hereunto set his hand and seals the day and year first above written.
John Guisinger
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from John Guisinger to Ardemius D Roberts was this day produced before me and acknowledged
According to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 5th day of May 1808
Leaken D Stockton
This indenture made this 3rd day of March in 1808 between John Cassity of the County of Montgomery and State of Kentucky on the one part and Samuel Shrout of Fleming County and state aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Cassity for and in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings to him in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and himself fully satisfied hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell to the said Samuel Shrout to his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract of land lying in Fleming County on the North side of Licking River supposed to contain one
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Hundred and fifty acres (150 acres) be the same more or less including the half breath of the river it being part of a survey of 500 acres made by William Dunham and Bounded as follows to wit Beginning at two beeches on the bank of the river and running thence North 54° East 195 poles to two chesnut oaks, thence North 73° West 160 poles to a dogwood , chesnut and sugar a South East corner of a survey of a thousand acres of Swearigins. Thence South with his upper line 180 poles to a stake on the bank of the River. Thence up the river with the Meanders to the Beginning. Together with all and singular estate right title interest and claim of him the said John Cassity of or in and to the said land and premises part and parcel thereof with its appurtenances unto the said Samuel Shrout and his heirs forever and the said Cassity will forever warrant and defend the said land and against himself his heirs and assigns and all and every person claiming or to claim the said land thereby under him But it is further agreed that if the said land be lost by any other claim whatever that the said John Cassity his heirs assigns is not to be answerable for the land or the value thereof in anywise its fully understood and agreed between the said John Cassity and the said Samuel Shrout that the said John Cassity only sell the chance he has for the said land and the said Samuel
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Shrout only purchase the same. In witness whereof he the said Cassity hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and date above written.
John Cassidy
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale for John Cassity to Samuel Shrout was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 8th day of March 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
This indenture made this 31st day of March 1808 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and state of Kentucky of the one part and William Dickson of Fleming County and state aforesaid of the other part Witensseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the sum of 20# current money of this state to him in hand paid by the said William Dickson at and before the sealing and delivering these presents the receipt whereof the said Lewis Craig doth hereby confess and acknowledge hath bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain sell alien, Effeoff and confirm to the said William Dickson and to his heirs and assigns forever on certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey fifty acres of land situate lying and being the aforesaid County of
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Fleming on both sides of Foxes Creek being a part of Lott #1 of the Lotts of 30,000 acres patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby heir at law to John Mosby dec’d and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at the North East corner of fifty acres of land formerly sold to Samuel Hinton at a white oak and dogwood Thence North 56 1/3 poles to two white oaks and a gum, thence West 142 poles to two white oaks. Thence South 56 1/3 poles to two hickories and a small white oak, thence East 142 poles to the beginning. To have and to hold the aforesaid 50 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said William Dickson and his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself and his heirs Executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said William Dickson and his heirs that him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 50 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said William Dickson and his heirs forever from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatever claiming or pretending to claim any right title or interest thereto.
In testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig by John Winn his attorney in fact hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written
Lewis Craig
By John Winn his attorney in fact
Fleming Circuit Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Lewis Craig by John Winn his attorney in fact to William Dickson was this day produced before me and acknowledged by the said John Winn as attorney in fact as aforesaid according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 4th day of April 1808.
Joshua Stockton
This indenture made this 10th day of March 1808 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Manly Brown Vanlandingham of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of $638.00 current money of this state to him in hand paid by the said Manly Brown Vanlandingham the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain and sell to the said Manly Brown Vanlandingham and to his heirs and assigns forever, one certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 319 acres, situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on both sides of Locust Creek being a part of 20,000 acres patented in the name of John Craig and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at two elms and a sugartree near a spring, Thence West 200
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And eighty poles and one half (180.5) to a small white oak, Thence South 125 poles crossing Locust Creek to a hickory and beach, thence East 176.5 poles to a white oak, Thence South 20 poles to two sugartrees, thence East 104 poles to an Ellum, thence North 195 poles crossing Locust Creek to the Beginning. To have and to hold the aforesaid 319 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said Manly Brown Vanlandingham and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself his heirs Executors and Administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said Manly Brown Vanlandingham and his heirs that him the said Lewis Craig will and shall warrant and forever defend the said before mentioned 390 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Manly Brown Vanlandingham and his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming or pretending to claim any right, title or interest thereto. In testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig hath to these presents set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Signed sealed and Lewis Craig
Acknowledged in
The presence of
John Winn
Jesse Johnston
Samuel More
John Vaney
Arthur Parks
RAK – There was a difference in the number of acres and both numbers are as stated in the Deed Book)
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Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Lewis Craig to Manly Brown Vanlandingham was this day produced before me and proven by the oath of John Winn, Jesse Johnston and John Ivney three of the subscribing witnesses thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 2nd day of May 1808
Leaken D Stockton
This indenture made the 5th day of June 1808 between Zerubable Maddux and Easter his wife of Mason County State of Kentucky of the one part and Samuel Howard of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Zerubable Maddux and Easter his wife for and in consideration of the sum of 90# current money to him in hand paid by the said Samuel Howard before the sealing and Delivery of these presents the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell alien and confirm unto the said Samuel Howard his heirs and assigns the following described tract or parcel of land situate in the County of Fleming County being part of a tract of land granted unto John Baker on the South side of the North Fork of Licking Creek and bounded as follows Beginning at
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At the mouth of Farrows Creek at a mulberry hackberry and ellum corner to Joseph Farrow’s Preemption and running thence South 29 West 214.5 poles to a hickory Ironwood and Black Walnut Crownovers fourth corner Thence South 61° East 110 poles to a black ash hickory and Ironwood being Crownovers third corner thence North 29 East to a sugar tree standing on the bank of the North Fork of Licking being a corner to Bazel Burress 50 acre tract, thence down the said North fork to the beginning containing by estimation 100 acres together with all and singular the premises thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining To have and to hold the land hereby with the appurtenances unto the said Samuel Howard his heirs and assigns forever and the said Zerubable Maddux for himself his heirs Executors and administrators the aforesaid tract or parcel of land and premises unto the said Samuel Howard his heirs or assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever doth and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In testimony whereof the said Zerubable Maddux and Easter his wife hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written
Witness present Zorobable Maddux
James Ross Easter Maddux
Edward Viers
Joseph M Farrow
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Fleming County Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by Law to receive the relinquishment of Dower etc) do certify that the wife of the within Zorobable Maddux this day personally appeared before me and being examined privately and apart from her said husband, voluntarily relinquished her dower and right of dower in the land and premises conveyed by the foregoing indenture to Samuel Howard his heirs and assigns and desired that such her relinquishment might be recorded. Given under my hand the 5th of September 1808
Joshua Stockton C Fl C
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaked Dorsey Stockton Deputy Clerk of the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Zorobable Maddux and Ester his wife to Samuel Howard was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with the certificate of relinquishment of Dower thereunto annexed and this certificate duly recorded in said office. Give under my hand the first day of March 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
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This indenture made this 16th day of February in 1808 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and John Craig of Fleming County and state aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the sum of 36# current money of this state to him in hand paid by the said John Craig the receipt is hereof the said Lewis Craig doth hereby confess and acknowledged have bargained and sold and by these present doth grant bargain and sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said John Craig and his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 36 acres situate lying and being in the County of Fleming on the waters of Locust creek being a part of 20,000 acres patented in the name of John Craig and bounded as follows (Viz) Beginning at a horn beam white thorn and white oak on the bank of the East fork of Locust Creek running thence down the same as it meanders (ie) South 80° West 8 poles South 60° West 16 poles South 53° West 32 poles South 36° West 8 poles South 67° West 8 poles South 82° West 14 poles to a walnut white oak and Spanish oak thence South 10° East 65 poles to a stake in the old line. Thence East with the old line 62 poles to a dogwood and white oak, Thence North 99 poles to the Beginning containing
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36 acres joining lands of Thomas Ruby. To have and to hold the aforesaid 36 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said John Craig and his heirs forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said John Craig and his heirs that him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 36 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to the said John Craig and his heirs forever from the claims of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and all other person or persons whatsoever claiming under him the said Lewis Craig his heirs executors and administrators or assigns. In testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig hath to these presents set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Signed sealed and acknowledged in the Lewis Craig
Presence of
George Stockton Jr.
B Barnes Jr.
James Ruby
Fleming Circuit Sct..
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Lewis Craig to John Craig was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 7th day of March 1808.
Joshua Stockton Clk.
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This indenture made the first day of April 1808 between Peyton R Key deputy for William Kennan Sheriff of Fleming County of the one part and Joseph C Belt of the County aforesaid and state of Kentucky of the other part witnesseth that whereas the said Peyton A Key in capacity of Deputy Sheriff as aforesaid by virtue of a writ of fieri faceas to him directed from the Clerk’s office of the Fleming Circuit Court, Issued in pursuance of a judgment of said Court on the 2nd day of July 1807 atturnable to the August rules following, for the sum of 35# 12 shillings and 4 pence with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the 18th day of February 1807 until paid, and the costs therein stated which execution was in favor of Durrett and Stockton and against Richard Skinner and whereas the said Peyton Randolph Key in his capacity of Deputy Sheriff as aforesaid did seize and take in Execution as the estate of the said Richard Skinner one certain In lot of ground known in the plan or plat of the in Lots of the Town of Flemingsburg by its number 21 it being the same lot that was conveyed to the said Richard Skinner by J Faris, John Jones, John Hord and John Keith four of the Trustees of the Town of Flemingsburg on the Eight
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Day of September 1800 and now remaining of record in the Clerk’s office of the Fleming County Court in deed Book A page 437 And whereas after the said Peyton Randolph Key deputy Sheriff as aforesaid had taken the said lot in Execution he having not sold the same for want of time and having returned said Execution “executed on one house and Lot in the town of Flemingsburg No. 21 and not sold for want of time” a venditioni Epenas issued from said Court for the debt with the Interest aforesaid and costs as therein state on the 8th day of September 1807 returnable to the October rules following in pursuance to said return directing the Sheriff of Fleming County to make sale of the property so taken in Execution – and the said Sheriff have advertised the sale of the same according to law on a certain day in said advertisement stated, did proceed to sell the same at public auction to the highest bidder on the premises at three months credit, at which said sale Robert Barnes Junior of said Town of Flemingsburg became the purchaser for the sum of $140.00 and whereas by virtue of a written order from the said Robert Barnes Junior to me directed and to the latter end of the deed annexed and to be herewith recorded, authorizing directing me to make a deed of conveyance for the said Lot No.21 to the before named Joseph C Belt which said order is under the hand and seal of the
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Said Robert Barnes Jr. attested by three Witnesses and acknowledged before the Clerk for record.
Now the said Peyton Randolph Key deputy Sheriff as aforesaid by virtue of the premises and pursuant to the act of Assembly in such case made and provided and in consideration of the sum of $140.00 the purchase money as aforesaid secured by bond and security to the said Durrett & Stockton within three months to be made have sold and by these presents do convey and confirm unto the said Joseph C Belt his heirs and assigns forever the said Lot #21 aforesaid, Together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining and the reversions remainders rents issues and profits thereof and all the estate right title interest property claim and demand of the said Richard Skinner or his heirs or assigns of in or to the same.
To have and to hold the said Lot #21 as aforesaid with the appurtenances unto him the said Joseph C Belt and his heirs and assigns forever against the claim of the said Richard Skinner or his heirs or any other person or persons whatsoever claiming by through or under him the said Richard Skinner or his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend by these presents.
In testimony whereof the say Peyton Randolph Key deputy for William Kennan Sheriff of Fleming County as aforesaid have hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written
Peyton Randolph Key
Deputy for William Kennan Sheriff FL C
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Fleming County Sct.
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of Bargain and sale from Peyton Randolph Key (deputy for William Kennan Sheriff of Fleming County) to Joseph C Belt was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to Law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 2nd April 1808.
George W Botts D C
Know all men by these presents that I Robert Barnes Junior of Flemingsburg County of Fleming do by these presents authorize and direct Peyton Randolph Key as Deputy for William Kennan Sheriff of Fleming County to made a deed of conveyance for In Lot number 21 in said Town that being the same Lot which I purchased at a publick sale as the property of Richard Skinner for $140.00 sold by virtue of and Execution in favor of Durrett & Stockton hereby authorizing and indemnifying the said Peyton Randolph Key for so doing as fully amply and completely as if he did make the same to myself. Given under my hand and seal the first day of April 1808.
Attest Robert Barnes Jr.
George W Botts, George Stockton Jr., James Saunders
Fleming County Sct.
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Count aforesaid do certify that the foregoing order from Robert Barnes Jr. to Peyton Randolph Key Deputy for Wm Keenan Sheriff of Fleming County was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with Certificate duly recorded in said office given under my hand the 2nd day of April 1808.
George W Botts D C
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This indenture made the 30th day of July 1803 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and James Dunlap of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Lewis for and in consideration of the sum of 40# current money to him in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold, and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell alien and confirm unto the said James his heirs and assigns the following described tract or parcel of land situate lying and being on a fork of Locust Creek in the County of Fleming aforesaid being part of an entry and survey made in the name of John Craig and bounded as follows to wit, Beginning at two dog(woods) and a sugar tree corner to Joshua (Roe - RAK) East 44 poles to a walnut and white oak (on a large branch) corner to George Crow, Thence South 22 poles to two sugar trees and an oak, thence East 36 poles and to links to two hickories, Thence North 22 poles a an Ironwood thence East 98 poles to three sugartrees Thence North 142 poles to a black ash and two sugar trees, Thence West 178 poles and 10 links to another corner of said Roe’s two oaks and a dogwood, Thence South 142 poles to the Beginning Containing by Estimation 163.25 acres Together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances whatsoever
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To the hereby granted premises belonging or in anywise appertaining and all the estate, right, title, interest, property, claim and demand of him the said Lewis his heirs, executors and administrators of in and to the same.
To have and to hold the premises above described and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto him the said James his heirs and assigns to the only proper use benefit behoof of him the said James his heirs and assigns forever.
And the said Lewis for himself and his heirs the land and premises above described and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto him the said James his heirs Executors administrators and assigns against the claim or demand of his heirs Executors and administrators and also against the claim or demand of all and every other person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents.
In testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig hath hereunto set his hand and seal the date above
Signed sealed and acknowledged in Lewis Craig
Our presence, Joseph Stephens, Jesse Johnston, Ackley Sanders
Bravard Johnston, Hambelton Stephenson, Alexander Johnston, Anthony Light
Fleming Count Sct.
I Leaken D Stocton Deputy Clerk for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Lewis Craig to James Dunlap was this day produced before me and proven by the oath of Hambelton Stephenson, Alexander Johnston, Anthony Light three of the subscribing witnesses thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 10th day o May 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
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This indenture made the 26th day of May 1808 between Gabriel Evans of Fleming County and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Robert Evans of the County of Ross and State of Ohio of the other part Witnesseth that the said Gabriel Evans for an in consideration of the sum of 100# to him in hand paid before the signing and sealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and sold conveyed and confirmed and do by these presents do grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said Robert Evans his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being on Fleming Creek in the said County of Fleming and bounded as follows VIZ, Beginning at Jacob Wilson’s corner at two sugar trees in the line of Patrick Allison’s Preemption. Thence East 94 poles to a young hickory and white oak thence North 200 poles to a hickory and bettywood, Thence West 120 poles to a buckeye hickory and bettywood Thence South 54 poles to two sugartrees and Elm in said Wilson’s line, Thence East with said line 26 poles to Wilson’s corner at a bettywood and two Ironwoods trees Thence South 150 poles to the Beginning containing 126 acres of land to have and to hold the above described 126 acres of
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Land with all and singular the premises before mentioned and all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining thereunto to the said Robert Evins his heirs and assigns to the sole use and behoof of him the said Robert Evins his heirs and assigns forever and the said Gabril Evans the above described 126 acres of land with all and singular the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging to the said Robert Evans his heirs and assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons and will warrant and forever defend. In witness whereof the said Gabriel Evans have hereunto set his hand and seal the date above written.
Gabriel Evans
Fleming County Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Indenture of bargain and sale from Gabriel Evans to Robert Evans was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office.
Given under my hand and seal the 26th day of may 1808
Joshua Stockton
This indenture made the 4th day of June 1808 between James Waddle Senior of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and Archibald Glen of the County and State aforesaid the other part Witnesseth that the said James Waddle for and in consideration of the sum of $1.00 current money of the United States to him in hand
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Will and well and truly paid by the said Archebald Glen before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said James Waddle doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said Archebald Glen a certain tract or land according to it metes and bounds lying and being in the County of Fleming and bounded as follows Beginning at a stake on the point of an Island near a black Locust corner to George Weaver, Thence north 19 poles to two beeches, thence North 67° East 395 poles to a walnut and red oak on Wm Bells patent line. Thence with the same South 45° East 56 poles to a white oak corner to said Bell. Thence South 45° West 218 poles to a stake on the intersection of John Gray’s line, hence with the same North 84° West 250 poles to the Beginning Containing in all 217 acres of land more or less To have and to hold the said tract of land with it appurtenances to the only use and behoof of the said Archibald Glen his heirs and assigns forever and the said James Waddle for himself and his heirs covenants with the said Archebald Glen and heirs that he and they shall and will well and truly defend the aforesaid tract of land to the said Glen and his heirs and assigns from and against the claim of him the said Waddle and all others claiming or to claim by through or under him and against
All those claiming under
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the same right claim and title by which he the said Waddle is vested and which is derived and held by the claim of William Bell and which has been conveyed to Robert Morris and from Morris to Humphrey Marshall and from Marshall to the said James Waddle by it is to be clearly understood that the said Waddle is not bound to support nor defend the land to the said Glen from any person or persons that may come forward with an adverse or different claim from that by which the said Waddle is vested in as devised(?) by conveyance from the said Marshall to the said Waddle so that said Glen is to run the risk of any interfering claims that may exist with respect to said Land. In Witness whereof the said James Waddle hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year aforesaid.
James Waddle
Fleming County Sct..
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from James Waddle Sen.. To Archabald Glen was this day produced before me and acknowledged by the said James according to Law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 5th day of June 1808.
Joshua Stockton
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This indenture made this 7th of June 1808 between James Dunlap of Fleming County and State of Kentucky of the one part and George Glass of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Wintesseth that the said James Dunlap for and in consideration of the sum of 100# current money of this state to him in hand paid by the said George Glass at and before the signing and sealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain and sell to the said George Glass and to his heirs and assigns forever all his right title and interest in and to one certain tract or parcel of land Containing by survey 115 acres situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on the waters of Locust Creek being a part of 20,000 acres patented in the name of John Craig and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at two dogwoods and a sugar tree corner to Joshua Roe, thence East 44 poles to a walnut and a white oak on a large branch and corner to George Crow, thence South 22 poles to a sugartree and oak Thence East 36 poles and 10 links to two hickories, thence North 22 poles to an Ironwood Thence East 41 poles to a stake Thence North 142 poles to a stake, Thence West 121 poles 10 links to two oaks and a dogwood Thence South 142 poles to the Beginning to have and to hold the aforesaid 115 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said George Glass and to his
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Heirs and assigns forever and the said James Dunlap for himself his heirs, executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said George Glass and his heirs that him the said James Dunlap and his heirs will warrant and forever defend the said before mentioned 115 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said George Glass and to his heirs and assigns forever from the said James Dunlap and his heirs and all and every person or persons whatsoever claiming under him the said James Dunlap his heirs executors administrators or assigns and it is further agreed on by and between the said George Glass and James Dunlap for themselves and their heirs that in case the above mentioned land should at anytime hereafter be lost to the said George Glass his heirs or assigns in consequence of any prior or better claim that then the said James Dunlap and his heirs is by no means to return any part of the purchase money not to be anyways culpable to the said George Glass his heirs or assigns for any damages whatsoever and it is further agreed on by the said James Dunlap that in case the above mentioned land should be lost to the said George Glass his heirs or assigns that then and in that case the said James Dunlap gives the said Glass and his heirs the privilege of making use of his name in order to recover of Lewis Craig and his heirs the damages that may arise in consequence of said
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Craig having made against warranty deed to the aforesaid land to said James Dunlap.
In Testimony whereof the said James Dunlap hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date above written
Signed and sealed James Dunlap
In the presence of
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from James Dunlap to George Glass was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 17th June 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
This indenture made the 2nd day of May 1808 Between Joshua Stockton Clerk of Fleming County Court of the one part and Thomas Ballantine of the County aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Joshua Stockton in consideration of the covenant and agreements herein expressed and by virtue of an order of the worshipfull Court of said County made in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of Kentucky entitled an act concerning the poor doth
Put Nancy ( a free mulatto child)
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And apprentice to the said Thomas Ballantine him faithfully to serve and obey in all lawful commands from and after the date of these presents till the full end and time until she arrives at the age of 18 yrs and the said Thomas Ballantine for himself and his heirs doth covenant and agree to and with the said Joshua Stockton that he will well and truly teach the said apprentice the trade and mistory of House wifery and will cause the said apprentice to be taught to read and write and during the term aforesaid shall find and provide the said apprentice with good wholesome meat clothing lodging and all fit for an apprentice to have and at the expiration of the term aforesaid shall pay to the said Apprentice a decent new suit of clothes and three pounds ten shillings in cash at its present value.
In testimony whereof the parties to these ?????? have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Atteste Joshua Stockton
L D Stockton D C Thomas (his C mark) Ballentine
Fleming County Sct. May Term 1808
The foregoing indenture Binding Nancy (a free mulatto child) to Thomas Ballentine was produced in Court mutually acknowledged by the parties thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Atteste Leaken D Stockton
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This indenture made the 6th day of June 1808 between Jacob Jackson of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and John Jackson of the County and state aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Jacob Jackson for and in consideration of the sum of 5# current money the payment of which is hereby acknowledged by the said Jacob Jackson hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said John Jackson the following described tract piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming and on the waters of Fleming Creek and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a white oak thence South 46° West 24 poles to an Ironwood dogwood and a white oak thence south 8° West 44 poles to two white oaks, thence South 71 East 64 poles to a black gum, thence North 116 poles to the beginning containing the quantity of 28 acres be the same more or less together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances whatsoever the same belonging or in anywise appertaining to the said John Jackson his heirs or assigns forever and the said Jacob Jackson for himself and his heirs doth warrant and forever defend the aforesaid
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Land and premises from himself and his heirs and assigns the claim or claims of all this claiming under him or them but not from the claim or claims of any other person or persons whatsoever and it is further agreed by and between the parties aforesaid that if at any time the whole or any part of the said land should be lost that then and in that case the said John Jackson is to have the same recourse on Lewis Craig that his grantor might have had in case the land should have been lost while in possession of the said Jacob Jackson. In testimony whereof the said Jacob Jackson hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Jacob Jackson
Fleming County Sct..
I Leaken D Stockton deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Jacob Jackson to John Jackson was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 6th day of June 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
This indenture made the 24th day of May 1808 Between Edward Wilson of Indiana Territory and Knox County of the one part and John Hellegos of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the other part Witnesseth that the said Edward Wilson for and in consideration of the sum of 44# in trade and the further sum
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Of 20# current money to the said Edward Wilson in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said John Hillagoss the following described tract or parcel of land Situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming and on the waters of Fleming Creek (it being part of a survey of 1,000 acres patented in the name of the said Edward Wilson and bounded as follows to wit beginning at a forked white oak corner to William Flemings 200 acre tract and in the original patent line thence with said line West 116 poles to a red oak and hickory corner to Josiah Richards land, Thence with his line North 150 poles to two white oaks thence East 116 poles to Fleming’s line to two black oaks and two hickories thence South with Fleming’s line to the Beginning containing108.75 To have and to hold the aforesaid tract of land unto the said John Hillagas his heirs and assigns together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and the said Edward Wilson for himself and his heirs doth warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 108.75 acres of land with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances unto the said John Hellagoss his heirs etc. from the claim of himself and his heirs and from the claim or claims of all and every person claiming by through or under him, them or either of them but not from the claim or claims of any other person or persons whatsoever/ and it is further agree and understood by
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The parties to these presents that if at any time the land aforesaid should lost or taken away from the said John Hellagoss by a prior or better title than that of the said Edward Wilson that then and in such case the said Edward Wilson doth bind himself and his heirs etc to a refund to the said John Hellagoss his heirs etc the sum of 44 # in good young horses to be valued at their real value and the further sum of 20# in cash at its present value or so in proportion for every acre so taken away or lost.
In testimony whereof the said Edward Wilson hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written
Atteste Edward Wilson
William Sampson
Aquilla Sampson
James (his mark) Inlow
Jacob Helegos
Fleming County Sct..
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sell from Edward Wilson to John Hillegoss was this day produced before me and proven by the oath of Aquilla Sampson, James Inlow, and Jacob Heleogss three of the subscribing witnesses thereto & is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 28th day of May 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
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This indenture made the 24 May 1808 Between Edward Wilson of Indiana territory Knox County and Jacob Hellagoss of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the other part witnesseth that the said Edward Wilson for and in consideration of the sum of $108.75 in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the said Edward Wilson hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said Jacob Hellegoss the following described tract or parcel of land situate lying or being in the aforesaid County of Fleming and on the waters of Fleming Creek (It being a part of a tract of 1,000 acres patented to the said Edward Wilson) and bounded as follows to wit beginning at three white oaks corner to Josiah Richards land and in the line of the original survey thence with the original line East 116 poles to William Flemings corner two black oaks and two hickories, thence with Fleming lines South 150 poles to two black oaks and two hickories corner to John Hillagoss Thence with his line west 116 poles to two white oaks at the line of Richards and corner to John Hellagoss Thence with Richard Line North 150 poles to the beginning containing 108.75 acres of land together with all and singular the improvements and appurtenances
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unto the said Jacob Helagoss his heirs and assigns forever to have and to hold the aforesaid tract of land together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining for him the said Edward Wilson and his heirs and the said Edward Wilson for himself and his heirs doth warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 108.75 acres of land from himself and his heirs and from the claim of another person or persons whatsoever claiming by through or under him or them or either of them but not from the claim or claims of any other person or persons whatsoever and it is further agreed and understood between the parties to this indenture that if at any time the whole or any part of the land aforesaid should be lost or taken away by a prior or better claim than that of the said Edward Wilson that then and in such case the said Edward Wilson binds himself his heirs etc to pay to the said Jacob Hellegoss his heirs etc the sum of $1.00 per acre for every acre that shall be lost or taken away to be discharged in good young horses at their real values in testimony whereof the said Edward Wilson hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written
Atteste Edward Wilson
William Sampson
Aquila Sampson
James (his mark) Inlows
John (his mark) Hillagoss
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy
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Clerk of the court of the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sell from Edward Wilson to Jacob Helligoss was this day produced before me and proven by the oath of Aquila Sampson, James Inlows, and John Hellagoss three of the subscribing witnesses thereto is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 23rd of May 1808.
Leaken Stockton
Know all men by these presents that I Robert Barnes Jr. of Fleming County State of Kentucky for and inconsideration of the sum of $40000 current money to me in hand paid by Thomas Dougherty before the execution of these presents the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have this day bargained sold and delivered and by these presents do bargain sell and deliver to the said Thomas Dougherty his heirs and assigns forever one male negro slave named George, now about 25 years of age to have and to hold the said slave named George executors administrators or assigns forever.
And I do for myself my heirs, executors and administrators Warrant that the said George now is a slave of whose future service I may legally and rightfully dispose, and do also hereby warrant and defend the property in the said slave to the said Thomas Dougherty his heirs and etc against the claim or claims of all persons whatsoever.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal the 29th day of June 1808
R Barnes Jr.
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton deputy clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Bill of sale from Robert Barnes Jr. to Thomas Dougherty was this day produced before me acknowledged according to law and together with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 30th day of June 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
This indenture made the 11th day of March 1808 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Jeremiah Orsborne of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the part witnesseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the sum of $66.00 to him in hand paid by the said Jeremiah Orsborne the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain and sell to the said Jeremiah Orsborne and to his heirs and assigns forever on certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 66 acres situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on both sides of Locust Creek being a part of 20,000 acres patented in the name of John Craig and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at a corner black oak and white oak near Locust Creek thence down Locust Creek at high water mark North 70° West 19 poles thence North 53° West 19 poles to Locust Creek, thence down the said Creek as it meanders to a corner two hickories and a walnut thence South 114 poles crossing locust creek to a stump near
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The big road on Nealis line thence East 133 poles to a corner black oak thence South 52 poles to the beginning to have and to hold the aforesaid 66 acres with all the appurtenances to the said Jeremiah Osborne to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself, his heirs Executors, and administrators do covenant and agree with him the said Jeremiah Orsborne and his heirs that him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant forever defend the aforesaid 66 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Jeremiah Orsborne and to his heirs forever from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and all other person or persons whatsoever claiming any right title or interest thereto In Testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Signed and acknowledged Lewis Craig
In the presence of
John Winn
John Hunt
James Dunlap
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Lewis Craig to Jeremiah Orsbourn was this day produced before me and proven by the oath of John Hunt, James Dunlap and John Winn three of the subscribing witnesses thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 4th day of July 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
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This indenture made the 4th day of July 1808 Between Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Fleming County Court of the on part and Enoch Foley, of the County aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Joshua Stockton in consideration of the covenant and agreement herein expressed and by virtue of an order of the worshipfull Court of said County made in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of Kentucky entitled an act concerning the poor doth put Hugh Logan an apprentice to the said Enoch Foley his faithfully to serve and obey in all lawfull commands from and after date of this presence till the full end and term of eight years from the 11th day of April last past and the said Enoch Foley for himself and his heirs doth covenant and agree to, and with the said Joshua Stockton that he will well and truly teach the said apprentice the trade and mistory of powder making and will cause the said apprentice to be taught to read wright and common arithmatick including the rule of three during the term aforesaid shall find and provide the said apprentice with good wholesome meat clothing and lodging fit for an apprentice to have and at the expiration of the term aforesaid shall pay the said apprentice a decent new suit of clothes and three pound ten shilling in cash at its present value,, in testimony whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Attest Joshua Stockton
L D Stockton D C Enoch Foley
Fleming County Sct.. July term 1808 the foregoing indentures of binding Hugh Logan an apprentice to Enoch Foley was produced in Court mutually acknowledged by the parties thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Attest Leaken D Stockton
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This indenture made this 25th day of June 1808 between Jonas Busnel and Sally his wife late of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and John Gardner of the County and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Jonas Bunel and Sally his wife for an in consideration of the sum of $369.00 to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said John Gardner his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate and being in the County aforesaid on the waters of Licking River containing 116 acres and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at two sugar trees and beach thence North 185 poles to a red oak hickory and mulberry corner Powell thence West 100 poles to three white oaks, corner to McClanaghan thence South 185 poles to two beach trees and Elm thence East 100 poles to the Beginning being the same tract Abraham Hale at present resides together with all and singular the premises thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the Land hereby conveyed with the appurtenances unto the said John Gardner heirs and assigns forever and the said Jonas Bunnel for himself and
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His heirs executors and administrators the aforesaid tract of land and premises unto the said John Gardner his heirs and assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever doth and will warrant and forever defend by these presents in witness whereof the said Jonas Brunnel and Sally his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date first above written.
Signed and acknowledged Jonas Bunnel
In presence of Sally (her mark) Bunnel
James Morris
Joseph Wallingford
William Harper
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing Indenture of Bargain and sale from Jonas Bummel to John Gardner was this day produced before me and proven by the oath of James Morris, Joseph Wallingford and William Harper the subscribing witnesses thereto and is together with certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 4th day of July 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
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This indenture made this 30th day of October 1807 between Thomas L Lawnsdale (Landsdale ) of Fleming County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Joseph Goddard of said County and State of the other part Witnesseth that the said Thomas F Lansdale for and in consideration of the sum of $315.00 to him in hand paid by the said Joseph Goddard the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted bargained and sold and by these presents does grant bargain and sell unto the said Joseph Goddard his heirs or assigns all and every part of 91 acres of land situate lying and being in the County of Fleming on the west side of Foxes Creek being part of lott #4 one of the Lotts of 30,000 acres patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby heir at law to John Mosby dec’d and bounded as follows to wit beginning at a horn beam on the bank of Foxes Creek and in the line between No.3 and No. 4 thence along said line West 88 poles to three sugar trees thence South 150 poles to a black oak and hickory thence East 90 poles to a hickory and dogwood thence North 23 poles to a white walnut and papaw thence North 63° East 36 poles to a hickory and horn beam on the bank of Foxes Creek thence up the said Creek as it meanders to the beginning with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging
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To have and to hold the said land and premises hereby conveyed and every part thereof unto the said Joseph Goddard his heirs and assigns forever to his and their own use and the said Thomas L Lansdale for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said Joseph Goddard and his heirs that him the said Thomas L Lansdale and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the said before mentioned land and premises and every part therof to the said Joseph Goddard and his heirs forever from the claim of him the said Thomas L Lansdale and his heirs and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming under him or them and further if any person or persons whatsoever shall at any time lay claim to this said land by any title better that that of this said Lansdale and shall enter and prosecute suit and recover the whole or any part of the land hereby conveyed from the said Joseph Goddard his heirs or assigns then and in such case said Lansdale or his heirs shall and will pay to the said Joseph Goddard his heirs or assigns at the rate of $3.46 per acre with legal interest thereon from day and date above mentioned for the land of which the said Goddard his heirs or assigns shall be united in witness whereof the said Thomas L Lansdale hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas L Lansdale
Abbott Goddard
Jesse Goddard
Fanny F Lewis
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Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of Bargain and sale from Thomas L Lansdale to Joseph Goddard was on the 2nd day of March 1908 proven by the oath of Abbott Goddard one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and on the 4th day of July 1808 by the oath of Jesse Goddard one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and on this day was fully proven by the oath of Fanny F Lewis a subscribing witness thereto and is together with this certificate recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 4th day of July 1808.
Leaken D Stockton DC
This indenture made this16th day of December 1807 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Thomas Story of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the sum of 37# 10 shillings current money of this state to him in hand paid at and before the signing and sealing of these presents the receipt whereof the said Lewis Craig doth hereby confess and acknowledge have bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain and sell alien infeoff and confirm unto the said Thomas Story and his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land Containing by survey 75 acres situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on both sides of Locust Creek being a part of 20,000 acres patented in the name of John Craig and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at two hickories and a honey locust at the mouth of Story’s fork of Locust Creek thence East 18 poles to a corner white oak thence North 84° East 43 poles to a corner white oak and sugar tree thence North 32 poles to a black ash, hickory and Iron wood thence East 58 poles to two hickories and a sugar tree thence North 14° East 114 poles to two sugar trees and an oak near Locust Creek thence South 82.5° West 106 poles to a sugar tree and sycamore tree on the bank of the Fleming fork of Locust Creek thence down the said Creek as it meanders to the beginning To have and to hold the aforesaid 75 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said Thomas Story and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself his heirs Executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said Thomas Story and his heirs that him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the said before mentioned 75 acres of land with all and every of the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Thomas Story and his heirs forever from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming under him the said Lewis Craig his heirs Executors administrator or assigns in testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig hath to these presents set his hand and seal the day and date above written.
Signed sealed and acknowledged
In the presence of Lewis Craig
Jesse Johnson
James Story
Elijah Story
Lewis Story
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that
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The foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Lewis Craig to Thomas Story was this day produced before me and Proven by the oath of Jesse Johnston, James Story and Elijah Story three of the subscribing witnesses thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 7th day of July 1808
Leken D Stockton D C
This indenture made this 16th day of December 1807 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and James Story Sen.. of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the the sum of 73# 16 shilling current money of this state to him in hand paid by the said James Story Sen.. at and before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof the said Lewis Craig doth hereby confess and acknowledge have bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain sell alien infeoff and confirm unto the said James Story Sen. and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 123 acres situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on both sides of Locust Creek being a part of 20,000 acres patented in the name of John Craig and bounded as follows (to wit) beginning at Thomas Story’s corner in John Hunt’s line at two hickories and a sugartree thence East 142 poles to a stake thence South 4 poles 22 links to a locust stump thence North 82° East 31 poles 11 links to a dead oak thence North 4.5° West 50 poles to a blue ash stump thence along John Grahams line north 22° West 129.5 poles to a sugar tree and black ash thence South 63° East 26 poles to Heddricks corner a black oak and sugar tree thence North 10° West 26 poles to a black ash, sugartree and hickory thence west 26 poles to a small blue ash and hickory, thence South 25.5°
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West 43 poles to a sugartree, Ironwood and hickory thence South 65° West 67 poles to Thomas Story’s corner two sugartrees and an oak, thence South 15° west 114 poles to the beginning to have and to hold the aforesaid 123 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said James Story Sen. and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said James Story Sen. his heirs, that him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 123 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or any wise appertaining to the said James Stor Sen. and to hs heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and al and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming under him the said Lewis Craig his heirs executors, administrators or asings, in testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig hath to these presents set his handand seal the day and date above written
Signed sealed and acknowledged
In the presence of Lewis Craig
Jesse Johnson
Elijah Story
Thomas Story
Lewis Story
Fleming Count Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Indenture of bargain and sale from Lewis Craig to James Story was this day produced before me and proven by the oath of Jesse Johnston, Thomas Story & Elijah Story three of the subscribing witnesses thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 9th of July 1808
Leaken D Stockton D C
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This indenture made the 1st day of September 1807 between William P Roper and Joshua Stockton of the town of Flemingsburg County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and Adam Shepherd and Michael Couchman of the County of and State aforesaid witnesseth that the said William P Roper and Joshua Stockton in pursuance of a decree of the honorable Circuit Court of Fleming County made at their September Term in the year aforesaid do grant bargain, sell, alien and confirm unto the said Adam Shepherd and Michael Couchman the following described tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming and on the water of Foxes Creek it being the same land that was conveyed to the said William P Roper and Joshua Stockton by Andrew Kinkead Esquire late sheriff of Fleming and now remaining of record in the office of the Fleming County Court in Deed Book C page 241, and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a white oak, beech and black walnut John Fraser’s corner on Mosby’s line Thence South 50° East 140 poles to a box alder on the bank of the creek thence South 68° West 18 poles to a stake thence South 50 East 142 poles to a chestnut red oak and chestnut oak thence North 85° East 108 poles to a white oak and chestnut thence North 5° West 282 4/5 poles to 4 beeches, thence South 85° West 282 4/5 poles to a stake in Mosby’s line thence with said line to the beginning containing the quantity of three hundred
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And eighty six acres be the same more or less To have and to hold the land and premises above described with the appurtenances unto them the said Adam Shepherd and Michael Couchman and their heirs forever and the said William P Roper and Joshua Stockton do for themselves and their heirs the land and premises above described and conveyed unto the said Adam Shepherd and Michael Couchman warrant and defend against the claim of themselves and their heirs, but not from the claim or claims of any other person or persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the said William P Roper and Joshua Stockton have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Atteste William P Roper
Joshua Stockton
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Indenture of Bargain and sale from William P Roper and Joshua Stockton to Adam Shepherd and Michael Couchman was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said William P Roper and Joshua Stockton parties thereto and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 31st day of May 1808
Leaken D Stockton D C
This indenture made the 26th day of March 1808 between James Scott and Elizabeth his wife of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and William Threlkeld of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth, that whereas the said James Scott and Elizabeth his wife have for and in consideration of the sum of $70.00 of the United States to them in hand paid by the said William Threlkeld the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged have grant bargained and sold to the said William Threlkeld two out lots number 14 and 17 in the plan of the out lots of Flemingsburg ( reserving to themselves 30 feet square
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Around and including the grave yard on No. 14 as and for a graveyard) To have and to hold the said two out Lots they containing the quantity of 4 acres each and being the same two lots that was conversed to the said James Scott by Edward Stockton Deputy for Andrew Kinkead Sheriff of Fleming County on the first day of November 1806 and now remaining or record in Deed Book B page 269 of the Deeds recorded by the Clerk of the Fleming Circuit Court To have and to hold the said two lotts No 14 & 17 as aforesaid except the part before excepted with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining and the said James Scott and Elizabeth his wife doth for themselves and their heirs the lots before described and every part and parcel thereof unto the said William Threlkeld will and shall warrant and forever defend against the claim of themselves and their heirs and Also against the claim of all and every other person or persons whatever unto the said William Threlkeld and his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof the said James Scott and Elizabeth his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the date first above written.
James Scott
Elizabeth Scott
Fleming County Sct.
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid being authorized by Law to receive
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and admit to record in said office deeds and other writings do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from James Scott and Elizabeth his wife to William Threlkeld was this day produced before me and acknowledged by the James Scott according to Law.
Given under my hand the 26th day of March 1808.
George W Botts D C
Fleming County Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by Law to receive the relinquishment of Dower etc) do certify that Elizabeth Scott wife of the aforesaid James Scott this day personally appeared before me and being examined privately and apart from her said husband freely and voluntarily relinquished her dower and right of Dower in the lands conveyed to William Threlkeld by the foregoing Indenture and desired as such it might be recorded and is together with the certificate of the acknowledgement of James Scott and this certificate duly record in my office. Given under my hand the 19th day of July 1808.
Atteste
Joshua Stockton C C C
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Know all men by these presents that we Edward and Margaret Moren of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky (for diverse considerations and good causes us hereunto moving) have made ordained constituted and appointed and by these presents do make ordain constitute and appoint our trust and faithful sons John Moren of the County and state aforesaid our true and lawful attorney for us and in our name and to our use to ask demand recover and receive of and from George Hallinger of Bedford County and State of Pennsylvania all and every sum or sums of money to us the said Edward Moren and Margaret Moren on account of a legacy left to me the said Margaret by my deceased father Christman Duchman late of Alleghany County in the state of Maryland given and by these presents granting to our said attorney our sale and full power and authority to take issue and follow such legal courses for the recovery, receiving and obtaining the same as we ourselves might or could do were we personally present and upon the receipt of the same, acquaintances and other sufficient discharges for us and in our name to make sign seal and deliver and further to do perform and execute for us and in our name everything that may be necessary touching and concerning the premises hereby ratifying allowing and confirming whatsoever our said attorney shall lawfully do or caused to be done in and about the execution of the premises by virtue of these presents
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In witness whereof we have we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 29th day of July in 1808
Signed and sealed in Edward Moren
Presence of Margret (her mark) Moren
John (his mark) Machet
Jacob (his mark) Machet
Robert Morrison
State of Kentucky Fleming County Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of said County (being authorizes by law to receive and admit to record in my office deeds and other writings) do Certify that this letter of attorney from Edward Moren and Margaret his wife to John Moren was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Edward Moren as to himself, and was proven by the oaths of John Markle and Jacob Machel subscribing witnesses thereto as to the said Margaret and is duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 30th day of July 1808.
Joshua Stockton
Know all me by these presents that I Jonathan Robert (Rawlings – RAK) of Fleming County and State of Kentucky for and in consideration of the sum of $100.00 current money to me in hand paid by William Browning of the County and State aforesaid have this day sold and delivered to the said William Browning one female Negro Slave named Cage now about 5 year of age
To have and to hold the said female Negro Salve named Cage so old as aforesaid and her future increase and service to him the said William Browning his heirs and assigns forever and I do for myself and my heirs warrant that
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Said Cage now is a slave and do also for myself and my heirs warrant and defend the title in the said female slave Cage to the said William Browning his heirs and assigns against the title Claim or demand of all and every person or persons whatever. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 1st day of August 1808
Jon n Ronlins (Rawlings )
Atteste
Joshua Stockton
Fleming County Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Bill of sale from Jonathan Rawlings to William Browning was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 7th of August 1808.
Joshua Stockton C
This indenture made this 4th day of August in the year 1805 between George Stockton Sen. of the County of Fleming and Sate of Kentucky of the one part and Daniel Terhune of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth, that whereas the said Goeorge Stockton Sen. for and in consideration of the sum of 36# current money to him in hand paid at and before the sealing of these presents hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant alien and confirm unto the said Daniel Terhune his heirs and assigns forever the following described tract or parcel of land and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a sugartree, boxalder and hickory on the South East corner of a 50 acre tract conveyed this day to said Terhune by the
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heirs of Joshua Barnes Dec’d thence East 23.7 poles to a stake thence north 82 poles to a stake thence West 29.2 poles to a sugartree another corner of said 50 acres thence South 82 poles to the Beginning containing by estimation 15 acres To have and to hold the land and premises hereby conveyed and ever part & parcel thereof with every of the appurtenances until him the said Daniel Terhune his heirs and assigns forever and the said George Stockton Sen. for himself and his heirs the land and premises before described with every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto him the said Daniel Terhune his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend against himself his heirs and assigns and all and every person or persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the said George Stockton Sen. hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day first written.
Acknd in
Presense of
J Faris
George W Botts
Fleming County Sct.
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from George Stockton Sen. to Daniel Terhune was this day produced before me and acknowledged agreeable to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office Given under my hand this 4th day of August 1808.
George W Botts D C
This indenture made this 1st day of August 1808 between Andrew Kinkead of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and William Sweet of the County
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And commonwealth aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Andrew Kinkead for and in consideration of the sum of $60.00 current money of Kentucky to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sold and confirm unto the said William Sweet his heirs and assigns, all that tract or parcel of land situate and being in the County of Fleming on the waters of Fleming Creek containing 43 acres and 50 poles and bounded as follows, to wit Beginning at a buckeye, sugartree and hickory thence North 120 poles to sugartree, buckeye and white oak bush thence North 80 West 55 poles to a black walnut and sugar tree Thence South 132 poles to a sugartree thence with a straight line to the Beginning supposed to contain 43 acres and 50 poles as aforesaid together with all and singular, the premises thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining; To have and to hold the land hereby conveyed with the appurtenances unto the said William Sweet his heirs and assigns forever and the said Andrew Kinkead for himself, his heirs executors and administrators the aforesaid tract of land and premises unto the said William Sweet his heirs or assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever and the said Andrew Kinkead doth and will warrant and forever defend by these present . In witness whereof the said Andrew Kinkead hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
A: Kinkead
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Andrew Kinkead to William Sweet was this day produced
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Before me & acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the first day of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
This indenture made this first day of August 1808 between William Sweet of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Andrew Kinkead of the County and Commonwealth aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said William Sweet for and in consideration of the sum of $60.00 current money of Kentucky, to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Andrew Kinkead his heirs and assigns, all that tract or parcel of land situate and being in the County of Fleming and on the waters of Fleming Creek containing 12.25 acres and 14 poles and bounded as follows, to wit Beginning at a hackberry on the Bank of Fleming Creek thence North 34° West 52 poles to a stake James Sweet corner and said Kinkead line thence East 75 poles to a sugar tree thence South 14 poles to a sugar tree and buckeye on the bank of said creek thence down the same with the meanders to the beginning containing 12.25 acres and 14 poles as aforesaid Together with all and singular the premises thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the land hereby conveyed with the appurtenances unto the said Andrew Kinkead his heirs and assigns forever and the said William Sweet for himself his heirs executors and administrators the aforesaid tract of land and premises unto the said Andrew Kinkead his heirs or assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever and the said William Sweet
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For himself and his heirs doth and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof the said William Sweet hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
William Sweet
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaked D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from William Sweet to Andrew Kinkead was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office: Given under my hand the 1st day of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
Know all men by these presents that I Will T Tibbs of Fleming County and State of Kentucky for and in consideration of the sum of $300.00 current money to me in hand paid by Thomas Dougherty of the County and State aforesaid have this day bargained sold and delivered to the said Thomas Dougherty his heirs and assigns forever one negro female slave named Cate Calion Jinny now between 15 & 16 years of age to have and to hold the said female slave and her future increase to him the said Thomas his heirs and assigns forever and I do for myself and my heirs warrant that the said female Negro named Cate ( or Jinny) as aforesaid now is a slave that I have right to sell and dispose of her to the said Thomas his heirs etc against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the sixth day of August 1808.
William T Tibbs
Fleming County County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Bill of sale from William T Tibbs to Thomas
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Dougherty was this day produced before me acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office Given under my hand the 6th day of August 1808
Leaken D Stockton D C
This indenture made this 2nd day of August 1808 between Robert Young of the County of Mason and State of Kentucky of the one part and George W Botts of the County of Fleming and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth, that the said Robert Young for and in consideration of a deed of release from Samuel T Young to him the said Robert Young of all his interest in a preemption of 1,000 acres in the name of Robert Young’s heirs lying on the Ohio River in the second bottom above the mouth of Little Miami and for and in Consideration of the sum of $1.00 paid by the said George W Botts to him the said Robert Young the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, he the said Robert Young hath granted bargained sold aliened and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien and confirm to him the said George W Botts his heirs and assigns all this interest in a certain tract of 25,000 acres of land patented in the name of Robert Young’s, heirs and James Hughes by patent bearing date the 7th day of September 1805 to wit one twelfth part of the said 25,000 acres lying on the North Fork of Licking with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining To have and to hold the said twelfth part of the said 25,000 acres of land to him the said George W Botts and his heirs and assigns forever and the said Robert Young for himself his heirs etc the said
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Twelfth part to him the said George W Botts his heirs and assigns against the claim or claims of any person or persons claiming by through or under him but against no other doth and will warrant and forever defend by these presents . And it expressly agreed and understood that if the said land or any part thereof should be lost by prior or better claims the said Young is not to be accountable in any manner whatever. In witness whereof the said Robert Young hath hereunto set his hand and seal the date above written.
Robert Young
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale for Robert Young to George W Botts was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to Law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 2nd day of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
This indenture made this 8th day of August 1808 between Andrew Kinkead and Ann his wife of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and John Leaper of the County of Nicholas and Commonwealth aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Andrew Kinkead & Ann his wife for and in consideration of the sum of $592.00 current money of Kentucky to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said John Leaper his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate and being in the County of Fleming aforesaid and on the waters of
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Fleming Creek containing 118 acres and 67 poles and bounded as follow to wit: Beginning at a post and honey locust thence West 72 poles and 12 links to a black walnut hickory sugartree and buckeye Thence North 12° 20’ West 102 poles to a white oak ad buckeye thence East 178 poles to a black walnut Cunningham’s corner Thence South108 poles & 16 links to a sugar tree sapling by the Creek Thence South 53° West 64 poles to a hackberry by said Creek thence North … 35 West 57 poles to the beginning containing 118 acres and 67 poles as aforesaid Together with all and singular the premises thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining: To have and to hold the land hereby conveyed with the appurtenances unto the said John Leaper his heirs and assigns forever and the said Andrew Kinkead and Ann his wife for themselves their heirs executors and administrators the aforesaid tract of land and premises unto the said John Leaper his heirs or assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatever and the said Andrew Kinkead and Ann his wife for themselves and their heirs do and will warrant and forever defend by these presents: In witness whereof the said Andrew Kinkead and Ann his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date first above written.
A Kinkead
Ann Kinkead
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive and relinquishment of Dower etc.) do certify that Ann Kinkead wife of the aforesaid Andrew Kinkead this day personally appeared before me and being examined privately and apart from her
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Said husband freely and voluntarily relinquished her Dower, right of Dower in the lands conveyed by the foregoing indenture to John Leaper and desired as such it might be recorded. Given under my hand the 8th day of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C F CC
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Andrew Kinkead and Ann his wife to John Leaper was this day produced before me acknowledged by the said Andrew Kinkead according to Law and is together with the certificate of relinquishment of dower thereto annexed and this certificate duly recorded in said office Given under my hand the 8th day of August 1808
Leaken D Stockton D C
This indenture made the 14th day of October 1807 between Wade Mosby of Powaton County and State of Virginia of the one part and Aquillia Cord of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the other part Witnesseth that the said Wade Mosby for and in consideration of 30# to him in hand paid by the said Aquillia Cord before the execution of this indenture the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the said Wade Mosby have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell alien and confirm unto the
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Said Aquillia Cord his heirs and assigns forever the following described tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Fleming aforesaid on the waters of Buckhannon Creek being part of a tract of 10,000 acres patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby heir-at-law of John Mosby deceased and laid off as follows Viz.
Beginning at two black oaks and a white oak corner to William G Lowry thence North 19°East 76 poles to two buckeyes and a dogwood, thence North71° West 126.5 poles to two white oaks thence South 19° West 76 poles to a white oak, thence South 71° East 126.5 poles to the beginning containing by estimation 60 acres together with all and singular the privileges and appurtenances and the reversions, remainders , rents issues and profits thereof and all the Estate right title property interest claim and demand of him the said Wade Mosby his heirs executors administrators and assigns of in and to the same, to have and to hold the land and premises above described and every part and parcel therewith the appurtenances to the only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said Aquillia Cord his heirs and assigns forever and the said Wade Mosby for himself and his heirs the said land and premises above described and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto the said Aquilla Cord his heirs executors administrators or assigns against the title claim or demand of him the said Wade Mosby his heirs or any persons whatsoever claiming by through or under them shall and will warrant and forever defend and further if any person or persons whatsoever shall at any time lay claim to the said land by any title better than that of the said Mosby’s and shall by a due course of law recover the whole or any part of the land hereby conveyed from the said Aquilla Cord his heirs or assigns then and in such case the said Mosby or his heirs shall and will pay to the said Aquilla Cord his heirs or assigns at the rate of 10 shilling per acre with legal interest from the 5th day of August 1808
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for the land of which the said Aquilla Cord his heirs or assigns shall be so evicted, In witness whereof the said Wade Mosby hath by John Winn his attorney in fact hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. Wade Mosby
signed sealed and by John Winn his attorney in fact
acknowledge
in presence of
Ephraim Donovan
James Spencer
Solomon Gregg
This indenture made this 21st day of December 1806 James Sanders Jr.. Of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and David Morrison of the Town of Flemingsburg and County and state aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that whereas the said James Saunders Jr.. For and in consideration of the sum of $100.00 current money of the United States to him in hand paid by the said David Morrison before the signing and sealing hereof the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold aliened and confirmed and doth by these presents grant bargain sell alien infeoff and confirm unto the said David Morrison &
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His heirs forever a part of a certain in lott situate in the Town of Flemingsburg known in the plan of the in lots of said Town by #10 and being that part of said lot with(sic which) lies East or North East of a branch (or run) running through said town and lot known by the name of Stockton Branch (or run) and being the same part of said lot that was conveyed to the said James Sunders Jr. by Johnston McGowan as Deputy sheriff for the County aforesaid on the 27th day of December 1805 and now remaining of record in the office of the Fleming County Court in deed Book C page 202 to have and to hold said or such part of said lot as lays on the North East side of the branch aforesaid and between said Branch and water street in said Town with all and singular the privileges appertaining with all the reversions, remainders rents issue and profits thereof and all the estate right title interest property claim and demand of him the said James Saunders Jr. and his heirs of in and to the same And the said James Saunders Jr.. doth for himself and his heirs the part of the lot aforesaid with the appurtenances unto the said David Morrison and his heirs warrant and defend against himself and heirs and also against all and every other person or persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the said James Saunders Jr. hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written
James Saunders
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Courts for the County aforesaid do certify
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That Sally Saunders wife of before named James Saunders Jr. this day personally appeared before me and separately and apart from her said husband relinquished her Dower and right of Dower in the lot before described to David Morrison without the fears threats or permission of her said husband and desired as such the same might be recorded Given under my hand the 22nd day of March 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of Bargain and sale from Jane Saunders Jr. and Sally his wife to David Morrison was this day produced before me and acknowledged by the said James according to Law and is together with this certificate of relinquishment of dower thereto annexed and this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 22nd day of March 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
This Indenture made this 4 Day June 1808 between James Stevens of the County of Fleming and County and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Joseph Powers of the other part witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of $50.00 current money of Kentucky to me in hand paid by the said Joseph Powers the receipt
whereof I do hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained and sold and delivered and by these presents doth give grant bargain and sell and deliver unto the said Joseph Powers his heirs and assigns 50 acres of land being a part of 200 acres conveyed to me by Major Jacob
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Reed being a part of the claim conveyed by Richard Masterson to the said Reed and bound as follows to wit Beginning at a black ash and beech the corner between the 150 acres of James Dobyns thence North 85.5 poles to a sugartree blue ash and Ironwood thence West 94 poles to a hackberry buckeye and hickory thence South 85.5 poles to a blue ash and sugartree thence East to the Beginning containing 50 acres by the same more or less together with all and every improvement advantages and appurtenances belonging or in anywise appertaining to the same, the reversions remainders and profits there off ( thereof) and all the right and title interest property claim and demand of in and to the
To have and to hold the lands herein conveyed and every appurtenances thereunto belonging to the said Joseph Powers his heirs or assigns for Earery (ever) to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Joseph Powers his heirs and assigns forever the said Saml Steens and Margaret his wife for themselves their heirs Executors administrators do further by these presents covenant promise and agree to and with the said Joseph Powers that the premises hereby conveyed now are and forever hereafter shall remain free of and from all former other gifts and grants and other encumbrances whatsoever done or suffered to be done by them the said Saml and Margaret their heirs and assigns and they do hereby oblige themselves their heirs doth warrant and forever defend the aforesaid tract and parcel of land from me and my heirs or assigns or any other person claiming throu(gh - RAK) me or by any title or claim, from me and an to be liable against any other claim or to refund any of the said purchase money of the aforesaid land should be lost In witness whereof the said Saml and Margret Stevens hath therein to set their hand and seal the day and date above written.
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James Dobyns Samuel Sterens
Jacob Cooper Peggy Sterens
James Wight
Fleming County Sct..
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Samuel Stevens (& Peggy his wife) to Joseph Power was on the 4th day of July 1808 produced before me proven by the oath of James Dobyns and Jacob Cooper two of the subscribing witnesses and on this day was fully proved by the oath of James Wight the other subscribing witness thereto according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 3rd of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
This indenture made this 1st day of January 1808 between Philip Weaver of the County of Fleming and State of Kentucky of the one part and James Christy of the County and state aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Philip Weaver and Nancy his wife for and in consideration of the sum of $800.00 to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the day and date above written and are conveyed and confirmed and by these presents do grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said James Christy his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County and state aforesaid and on the waters of Fleming Creek it being a part of a tract of land patented in the name of Mercer Beason
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And bounded as follows (VIZ) Beginning at two sugartrees and hickory and running from thence South 128 poles to a white walnut hickory and stake thence West 200 poles to two hickories and stake thence North 128 to a stone planted on the out line of said Beasons Preemption and a walnut thence by a straight line to the beginning containing 160 acres together with all improvements water courses profits and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises belonging or in any wise appertaining and the revertions remainders and profits thereof and all the estate right title interest claim and demand of him the said Philip Weaver of in and to the same to have and to hold the lands hereby with all and singular the premises and every part and parcel thereof with every of the appurtenances unto the said James Christy his heirs and assigns forever and the said Philip Weaver for himself his heirs and assign forever doth covenant and agree to and with the said James Christy his heirs and assign by these presents that the premises before mentioned now are and forever hereafter shall remain free of and from all former and other gifts judgments executions charges or encumbrances whatsoever done or suffered to be done by him the said Philip Weaver his heirs or assigns and the said Philip Weaver and his heirs all and singular the premises hereby bargained and sold with the appurtenances unto the said James Christy his heirs and assigns against him the said Philip Weaver and all and every person or persons whatsoever doth and will forever warrant and defend in the day and date above written.
Signed sealed and delivered Philip Weaver
In the presents of us
John D Stockton
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Fleming County Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Philip Weaver to James Christy was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office.
Given under my hand the 23rd day of July 1808.
Joshua Stockton C
This indenture made this 4th day of August in 1808 between Delilah Barnes widow and relict of Joshua Barnes Decd Basel Barns, Joshua Barnes, Henrietta Barnes, Lewis Barnes and William Dudley and Cynthia his wife late Cyntha Barns heirs and representative of the said Joshua decd over the age of 21 years and George Stockton Sr., George Stockton Jr. and Nathaniel Foster Commissioners appointed by the worshipful the County Court of Fleming conformally to a statute of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in that case lately made and provided to convey for Anmary Barnes, Rachel Barnes, & Delilah Barnes infants under the age of 21 agreeable to a bond given by said Joshua Barnes dec’d on the __ day of April 1805 to Robert Gill for the conveyance of 50 acres of land of the one part and Daniel Terhune who holds said bond and assignee of Thomas Chambliss who was assignee of said Gill all of the County of Fleming and state of Kentucky of the other part Witnesseth that whereas the said Delila Barns widow and Basel Barns, Joseph Barnes etc heirs over 21 years of age as aforesaid & George Stockton Jr., George Stockton Sen. and Nathaniel Foster Commissioners aforesaid for and in consideration of the 100# by the said Robert Gill to the said Joshua Barnes Dec’d paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and conveyed and do by these presents alien infeoff and confirm unto the said Daniel Terhune his heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel
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Of land contained within the following boundary lying and being in the County of Fleming on the waters of Stockton’s & bounded as follows, to wit Beginning at a sugar tree, box alder and hickory thence North 82 poles to a sugar tree thence West 97.6 poles to a black walnut stake thence South 82 poles to a Mulberry stake in the line of Basel and Joshua Barnes thence East 97.9 poles to the Beginning Containing by estimation 50 acres together with all and singular the Houses and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the only proper use benefit and behoof o him the said Daniel Terhune his heirs and assigns and the said Delila Barnes, Basel Barnes, Joshua Barnes Henrietta Barnes, Lois Barnes, William Dudley and Cyntha his wife George Stockton Sen., George Stockton Jr., and Nathaniel Foster for themselves (and the said Commissioners for those under 21 years of age) and their heirs and each and every of them the before mentioned tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances unto the said Daniel Terhune his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend from themselves their heirs and all and every persons or persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the said Delila Barnes widow of the said Joshua Dec’d Basel Barnes, Joseph Barnes, Henoritta Barnes, Lois Barnes, William Dudley Jr. & Cynthia his wife late Cyntha Barnes heirs and representatives of Joshua Barnes Dec’d over thee age of 21 years and the said Annay, Rachel and Delila Barnes infants under the age of 21 years by George Stockton Sr, George Stockton Jr. and Nathaniel Foster Commissioners as aforesaid hath put their hand and seals the day and date first written.
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Delilah Barnes Basel Barnes
Joshua Barnes Henneretta Barnes
Lois Barnes William Dudley
Cyntha Dudley George Stockton
George Stockton Jr. N. Foster
State of Kentucky
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk for the Court of the County aforesaid being authorized by law to receive the relinquishment of dower, do certify that Delilah Barnes widow and relict of the late Joshua Barnes deceased who was former proprietor and owner of the lands heretofore and herein conveyed; and Cynthia Dudley wife of the within named William Dudley who is one of the co-heirs of the said Joshua Barnes deceased this day personally appeared before me and being privately separately and apart from each other and all and every other persons examined as the law directs relinquished their dower and right of dower to the lands hereby and herein conveyed by the said Grantors to the said Daniel Terhune and desired that their said relinquishment given as aforesaid may be recorded as such.
Given under my hand as Deputy Clerk to the Court of the County aforesaid the 4th day of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
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Fleming Count Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that Delilah Barnes, Basil Barnes, Joshua Barnes, Hennrietta Barnes, Lois Barnes, William Dudley, Cynthia Dudley and Nathaniel Foster eight of the grantors to the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale this day personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned and Daniel Terhune the grantees being presents desired that the said acknowledgment so to him be received and recorded for his benefit under the law regulating conveyances.
Given under my hand the 4th day of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
Fleming County Sct.
I George W Botts Deputy Clerk for the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that George Stockton Sen. and George Stockton Junior two of the grantors to the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from themselves and eight others to Daniel Terhune this day personally appeared before me and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
Given under my hand as deputy clerk of the Court as aforesaid the 1st day of August 1808.
George W Botts D C
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Know all men by these presents that I Joshua Barnes Sen. of Fleming County and State of Kentucky an held and firmly bound unto Robert Gill of the County and State aforesaid in the just and full sum of 200# currency of Kentucky for which payment well and truly to be made I bind myself my heirs executors and administrators. Given under my hand and seal this __ day of April 1805.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said Joshua Barnes has sold and transferred to the said Robert Gill fifty acres of land (it being the said that the said Robert now lives on and adjoining the tract the said Joshua now lives on the south side) Now if the said Joshua or his heirs etc shall make a good and sufficient general warrantee deed to the said Robert Gill for the said 50 acres of land as it is now surveyed and laid off to the said Gill then the obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Test Joshua Barnes
Basel Barnes
Joshua Barnes
I Assign my right and title to the within bond to Thomas Shanklin for value received as witness my hand this 3rd day of September 185 (1805)
Test Robert Gill
James Shanklin
For value rec’d I assign the within to Daniel Terhune witness my hand and seal 20th July 1808.
Teste Thomas Shanklin
William L Fleming
State of Kentucky, Fleming County Sct..
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of said County do certify that this obligation was this day rec’d in my office, and is together with the assignments thereon duly recorded. Give under my hand this 4th day of August 1808.
Joshua Stockton
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This indenture made this 16th day of August 1808 between James Henderson of the County of Clermont and state of Ohio of the one part and John Sparks of the County of Bourbon and State of Kentucky of the other part witnesseth that for the consideration of the sum of 180# lawful money of Kentucky paid by the aforesaid John Sparks to the aforesaid James Henderson the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and himself fully satisfied he hath bargained sold aliened and confirmed and by these presents doth bargain sell alien and confirm unto the aforesaid John Sparks a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Fleming County containing by estimation 104 acres be the same more or less and bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at a beech Thomas Gibson’s corner thence South 30° East 126 poles to a sugartree and hickory, Thence North 84° West 78 poles to a beech and ironwood Thence North 10 poles to a sugartree and dogwood, thence North 80° West 22 poles to two hickories on the bank of Fleming Creek, thence South 45° West 12 poles to a large beech, Thence North 75 degrees West 8 poles to Fleming Creek thence with the meanders of the said creek North 45° West 30 poles, thence North 80° West 60 poles thence North
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10° West 52 poles to a black locust on a small island in the Fleming Creek, Thence South 81° East 186 poles to the Beginning. To have and to hold the aforementioned survey and tract of land to the only proper use of him the aforesaid John Sparks his heirs or assigns forever and the aforementioned James Henderson doth by these presents for himself and his heirs Executors Administrators etc warrant and defend the aforementioned survey or tract of land with all its appurtenances privileges and advantages thereunto belonging from and against himself and his heirs and from and against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever unto the aforesaid John Sparks his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof the aforementioned James Henderson hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above mentioned, signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
Archibald Glenn James Henderson
William Wishard, Robert Cortney
Fleming County Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that on the 17th day of this instant the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from James Henderson to John Sparks was proven by the oath of Archibald Glenn and William Wishard two of the subscribing witnesses and on this day was fully proved by Robert Cortney the other witness thereto before
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Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court aforesaid) and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office.
Given under my hand the 24th day of August 1808
Joshua Stockton D C
This indenture made this 4th day of August 1808 between Isaac McIntire and Elizabeth his wife of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and John McIntire of the County and Commonwealth aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Isaac McIntire and Elizabeth his wife for and consideration of the sum of 5# current money to them in hand paid the receipt whereof do hereby acknoweldg hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell relinquish and confirm unto the said John McIntire his hers and assigns one full equal moiety of 1,000 acres of land lying now in Bourbon County on the waters of Flat run and a large branch putting into Stones fork on the north side entered and surveyed in the name of Nicholas McIntire by patent bearing date the second day of December 1785 which original tract is bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at a large ash tree marked near three sugar trees and honey locust on a ridge it being the beginning of a 1,000 acres survey made in the name of Thomas Swearingen … and runs South 45° East 20 poles to hickory Saplings nearly in the center between two marked sugar trees thence South 45° West 486 poles
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To a large black walnut and four bettytrees, Thence North 45° West 320 poles to three sugar trees, thence North 44° East crossing flat run 514 poles to a bettywood ash and sugartree at the line of the said Swearingen, Thence South 40° East 300 poles to the Beginning being part of the original tract of 1,000 acres Nicholas McIntire deceased in his lifetime left to his son Said Isaac McIntire by his last will and testament in writing bearing date the twentieth day of March 1805 Together with all and singular the premises thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, to have and to hold the land hereby conveyed with the appurtenances unto the said John McInitre his heirs and assigns forever and the said Isaac McIntire and Elizabeth his wife for their heirs executors and administrators the aforesaid moiety or tract of land and premises unto the said John McIntire his heirs and assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever claiming by through or under them doth and will warrant and forever defend and it is clearly understood by the parties that the said Isaac McIntire and Elizabeth his wife only sells and relinquishes their right and title thereto and is not to be responsible for the consideration for value of the said land in anywise whatever the said John MCIntire mearly purchasing and taking the relinquishment of the said Isaac
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McIntire and Elizabeth his wife of said land and agrees to run whatever risqué may attend it.
In witness whereof the said said Isaac McIntire and Elizabeth his wife hath hereunto set their hand and seals the day and date first above written.
Acknowledged Isaac McIntire
In presence of Elizabeth (her mark) McIntire
Aaron McIntire,
Thomas McIntire
Daniel (his mark) Morgan
State of Kentucky
Fleming County Sct..
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy clerk of the Court of r the County aforesaid (being authorized by law to receive the relinquishment of Dower) do certify that Elizabeth McIntire wife of the within named Isaac McIntire this day personally appeared before me and being privately separately and apart from her said husband examined as the law directs, relinquished her dower and right of Dower to the lands hereby and herein conveyed to the said John McInitre and desired that her said relinquishment might be as such recorded. Given under my hand as Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid. Given under my hand as Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid the 29th day of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Isaac McIntire and Elizabeth his wife to John McIntire was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to Law and is together with the Certificate of relinquishment of Dower and this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand and the 9th day of August 1808
Leaken D Stockton
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This indenture made this 8th day of August in 1808 between Robert Cortney of the County of Mason and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Robert Lockridge of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth aforesaid, of the other part Witensseth that the said Robert Cortney for and in consideration of the sum of $400.00 current money of Kentucky to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Robert Lockridge his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate and being in the County of Fleming aforesaid on the waters of Fleming Creek containing 50 acres and bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning at three beach trees James Grahams corner thence North 20 poles on Samuel Hardins line Thence North 45° East 18 poles to a large Beach on the bank of Fleming Creek to George Weavers corner, thence with his line the meanders of the Creek North 75 West 30 poles thence North 32 West 60 poles thence North 10 West 27 poles to two sycamores on the East Bank of Fleming Creek, thence across the same North 51 West 12 poles to a beech stump near the bed of Hardens Mill race, thence down the same ?casing? (crossing) the breadth of a road between the line and the race North 73° West 14 poles thence South 76 West 16 poles. Thence South 66 West 6 poles Thence South 49 West 13 poles Thence South 36 West 34 to a stake. Thence with Sweanys line South 51 East 22.25 to a beach thence 43 East 90 poles to the Beginning.
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Together with all and singular, the premises thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the land hereby conveyed, with the appurtenances unto the said Robert Lockridge for himself and his heirs, executors and administrators, the aforesaid tract of land and premises, unto the said Robert Lockridge his heirs or assigns, against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons, whatsoever, and the said Robert Cortney for himself and his heirs doth and will warrant and forever defend, by these presents. In witness whereof, the said Robert Cortney hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Robert Cortney
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Robert Courtney to Robert Lockridge was this day produced before me and acknowledged by the said Robert Courtney according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 8th day of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
This indenture mad this 29th day of February 1808 between Lewis Craig of Mason County & State of Kentucky of the one part and Richard Sutton of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the sum of 24#, 18 shillings current of this state, to him in hand paid by the said Richard Sutton, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold and do by these presents, grant, bargain, sell and confirm to the said Richard Sutton and to his heirs and assigns forever, one certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 55.25 acres situate. Lying and being in this aforesaid County of Fleming on the waters of Foxes Creek being a part of Lott #3 of the Lotts of the 30,000 patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby
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Heir at law to John Mosby dec’d and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at Aaron Gardiners corner a stone in the Blue Bank Run near a hickory marked as a corner, Thence along said Gardiners line north 160 poles to said Gardiners corner three small white oaks, Thence East 12 poles 14 links to a corner sugartree and Dogwood, Thence South 77 poles to a corner sugartree and white oak, Thence East 68 poles 15 links to John Miller’s corner four black oak and a sugar tree thence along John Millers line and Robert Miller’s line South 116 poles to Robert Miller’s corner a stone in the Blue Bank Run Thence up said run as it meanders to the beginning. To have and to hold the aforesaid 55.25 acres of and with all the appurtenances to the said Richard Sutton and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said Richard Sutton and his heirs, that him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 55.25 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Richard Sutton and to his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever, claiming or pretending to claim any right title or interest thereto, In testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig by John Winn his attorney in fact hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Signed sealed and acknowledged Lewis Craig
In the presence of by John Winn his attorney in fat
Abraham Staggs
James Stagg
Joseph (his mark) Staggs
Aaron Gardner
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Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County foresaid, do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Lewis Craig to Richard Sutton was this day produced before me and acknowledged by John Winn as attorney in fact for the said Lewis Craig according to law and together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 5th day of September 1808.
Leaked D Stockton D C
This indenture made this 29th day of February 1808 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Aaron Gardiner of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the other part Witensseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the sum of 24# 18 shillings current money of this state to him in hand paid by the said Aaron Gardiner the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and do by these presents, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Aaron Gardiner and his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 55.25 acres situate, lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on the waters of Foxes Creek being a part of Lott #3 one of the Lotts of 30,000 acres patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby heir at law to John Mosby dec’d and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at a stone in the Blue Bank run corner to James Stagg and the aforesaid Gardiner Thence down the said run as it meanders to a stone near which is a hickory marked as a corner thence North 160 poles to three small white oaks, thence West 59 poles 21 links to a white oak and dead hickory thence South 136 poles to the beginning To have and to hold the aforesaid 55.25 acres of land
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With all the appurtenances to the said Aaron Gardiner and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself, his heirs, executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said Aaron Gardiner and his heirs, that him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 55.25 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Aaron Gardiner and to his heirs and assigns forever, from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and all other person or persons whatsoever claiming or pretending to claim any right, title or interest thereto in testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig by John Winn his attorney in fact hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written
Signed sealed and acknowledged Lewis Craig
In presence of By John Winn his attorney in fact
James Staggs
Archibald Staggs
Joseph (his mark) Staggs,
Richard Sutton
Fleming County Sct..
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County foresaid do certify that the foregoing Indenture of Bargain and sale from Lewis Craig (by John Winn his attorney in fact) to Aaron Gardiner was this day produced before me and acknowledged according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 5th day of September 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
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This indenture made this 2nd August 1808 between Wade Mosby of Pawhatan County and State of Virginia of the one part and Solomon Gragg of Fleming County and State of Kentucky of the other part, witnsseth that the said Wade Mosby for and in consideration of the sum of 25# current money of the state aforesaid to him in hand paid by the said Solomon Gragg at and before the signing and sealing of these presents, the receipt whereof the said Wade Mosby doth hereby acknowledge, have bargained and sold, and do by these presents, grant bargain and sell to the said Solomon Gragg and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 50 acres situate, lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on the Waters of Fleming Creek, it being one of the tracts of land sold to Chamber Dynes and is a part of 10,000 acres patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby heir at law to John Mosby dec’d and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at John Wills corner poplar, thence along Donovan’s line North 19° east 89.5 poles to a black oak, thence South 19° West 89.5 poles to a stake in Winn’s line Thence along said line North 71° West 89.5 poles to the beginning To have and to hold the land and premises hereby conveyed and every part and parcel thereof with all the appurtenances to the said Solomon Gragg and to his heirs and assigns forever, and the said Wade Mosby for himself his heirs executors and administrators, do covenant and agree with him the said Solomon Gragg and his heirs, that him the said Wade Mosby and his heirs, will and shall warrant and forever defend the said before mentioned 50 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Solomon Gragg and
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To his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Wade Mosby and his heirs, and all and every other person or persons, whatsoever claiming under him the said Wade Mosby, his heirs executors or administrators, and it is further covenanted and agreed on by and between the said Wade Mosby and the said Solomon Gragg, that in case the said Solomon Gragg his heirs or assigns should at any time hereafter be legally evicted by a due course of Law (in consequence of any prior or better claim) from the said Land, that then the said Mosby will pay to the said Gragg the purchase money received by him said Mosby for said land amounting to ten shillings per acre with legal interest on the same so to be refunded from the 19th day of January 1801, until repaid. In testimony whereof the said Wade Mosby, by John Winn his attorney in fact hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
In the presence of Wade Mosby
By John Win his attorney in fact
Fleming County Sct.
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sell from Wade Mosby by John Winn his attorney in fact to Solomon Gragg was this day produced before me and acknowledged by toe said John Winn according to Law and is together with this certificate Duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand the 2rd day of August 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
This indenture made this 23 day of August 1808 between Isaac Gray of Fleming County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Daniel Dearing of the same County and State aforesaid
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Of the other part witnesseth that the said Isaac Gray for and in consideration of the sum of $90.00 to him in hand paid by the said Daniel Dearing the receipt whereof the said Isaac Gray doth hereby confess and acknowledge have bargained and sold and do by these presents grant, bargain and sell to the said Daniel Dearing and to his heirs and assigns forever, one certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 30 acres, situate, lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on the waters of Foxes Creek being a part of Lott #8 one of the Lotts of 30,000 acres patented in the name of Littleberry Mosby heir at law to John Mosby Dec’d and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at a hickory and white oak corner to said Dearing and Gray Thence along Dearings line East 178 poles to a white oak corner to said Dearing and Gray thence South 27 poles to a stake thence West 178 poles to a stake, thence North 27 poles to the Beginning, to have and to hold the land and premises hereby conveyed and every part and parcel thereof to the said Daniel Dearing and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Isaac Gray for himself his heirs, executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said Daniel Dearing his heirs and assigns that him the said Isaac Gray and his heirs, with and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 30 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Daniel Dearing and to his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Isaac Gray and his heirs and all others person or persons whatsoever claiming or pretending to claim any right title or interest thereto in testimony whereof the said Isaac Gray hath to these presents set his hand and seal the day and date first above mentioned
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Signed and acknowledged Isaac Gray
In presence of
Fleming County Sct..
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Isaac Gray to Daniel Dearing was this day produced before me and acknowledged by the said Isaac Gray according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office.
Given under my hand the 23rd day of August 1808.
Joshua Stockton Clerk
This indenture made the 12th day of September 1808 between Samuel Strode of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Thomas Bennington of the County of Fleming and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Samuel Strode for and in consideration of the sum of 40# current money to him in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain and sell unto the said Thomas Bennington and his heirs etc all that tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming and on the waters of Fleming Creek containing 100 acres and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at three white oaks growing from one root the South West corner of said Strode. Thence East 124 poles to two black hickories and a cherry tree, thence North
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129.4 poles to four small dogwoods and a black hickory thence west 124 poles to a white oak and black hickory thence South 129.4 poles to the beginning together with all and Singular, the premises thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining: to have and to hold the land hereby conveyed with the appurtenances unto the said Thomas Bennington his heirs and assigns forever and the said Samuel Strode for himself and his heirs etc the aforesaid tract or parcel of land and premises unto the said Thomas Bennington and his heirs or assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever and this indenture further witnesseth that if at any time the land aforesaid should be lost or taken from the said Thomas Bennington by a prior or better claim that then and in such case the said Samuel Strode and his heirs etc covenant to and agrees to and with the said Bennington and his heirs and assigns etc that he the said Strode will make or cause to be made to the said Thomas Bennington and his heirs or assigns a good and sufficient right to as much land of equal quality and quantity as the said Bennington shall be evicted and lying near the same place (the lands to be valued by two disinterested men to be chosen by the parties to these presents) In witness whereof the said Samuel Strode hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Samuel Strode
Fleming County Sct..
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Samuel Strode to Thomas Bennington as this day produced before me and acknowledged by the said Samuel Strode according to law and is together with this certificate duly recorded in said office. Given under my hand the 12th day of September 1808.
Leaken D Stockton
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This indenture made this 9th day of March 1808 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and John Gallagher Sen.. of Fleming County and state aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the sum of $300.00 current money of this state the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath bargained and sold and do by these presents grant bargain and sell unto the said John Gallaghar and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by Survey 178 acres situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on both sides of Locust Creek being a part of 20,000 acres patented in the name of John Craig and bounded as follows (To wit) Beginning at a sugar tree and hackberry near Locust Creek thence North 30° West 42.5 to a sugar tree stump thence North 13° West 28 poles to a sugartree, thence North 76 poles to a small blue ash, thence South 45° East 75 poles to a hickory thence East 75 poles to two sugar trees and a cherry tree thence South 65 poles to a dead topd walnut, thence East 94 poles to two sugar trees and a small ellum thence South 28 poles to two sugar trees and a cherry tree, thence South 10° West 80 poles to a hickory and sugar tree, thence South 58° West 104 poles to a white oak and sugar tree, thence North 35° West 153 poles to a stone near Locust Creek, thence West 14 poles to the Beginning To have and to hold the aforesaid 178 acres of land with all the appurteanances thereunto belonging to the said John Gallaghar Sen.. and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself, his heirs, Executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said John Gallagher Sen.. and his heirs, the him(?) the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the said before mentioned 178 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said John Gallaghar Sen.. And to his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and
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His heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming or pretending to claim any right title or interest thereto. In testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig hath to these presents set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Signed sealed and acknowledged Lewis Craig
In the presence of
Jesse Johnson
William Harden
Mashack Hunt
John Hunt
State of Kentucky
Fleming County Sct..
I Leaken D Stockton Deputy Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify this indenture of bargain and sale from Lewis Craig to John Gallahar was on the 10th day of September 1808 produced before me and proved by the oath of Jess Johnston and on the 3rd of October following proved by the oath of Mashack Hunt (before Joshua Stockton Clerk of said Court) and on this day was fully proven by the oath of John Hunt and is together so with this certificate duly recorded in said office.
Given under my hand this 2nd day of November 1808.
Leaken D Stockton D C
This indenture made this 24th day of January 1808 between Samuel Stevens of the County of Fleming and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Apollos Cooper Dobyns, Washington & Edward Dobyns, of the other part Jointly witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of $90.00 current money of the State aforesaid to the said Stevens in hand paid the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledged hath give granted bargained and sold and delivered and by these presents doth give grant bargain and sell and deliver unto the said Appoles C Dobyns Washington & Edward Dobyns, their heirs and assigns 150 acres of land being and laying in the County aforesaid and on the Headwaters of Indian Creek being a part of Richard Masterson 750 acres
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Survey that the said Masterson sold to Maers(Major?) Jacob Reed Deceased and conveyed to me by the said Reed and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a blue ash running thence East 94 poles to a blue ash hackberry and beech thence North to the corner of Joseph Powers 50 acre on the North line at a black ash and Beech, thence South to the beginning Containing the aforesaid 150 acres be the same more or less together with all and every improvement advantage and appurtenances belonging or in any wise appertaining to the same and the revision remainder and profits thereof and all the right title interest property claim and demand of in and to the same to have and to hold the lands herein conveyed and every part and parcel thereof with every appertaining there into belonging to the said Apollos C Dobyns Washington and Edward Dobyns jointly their heirs and assigns, forever to the only proper use and behoof of them the said Apollos C Dobyns Washington & Edward Dobyns jointly their heirs and assigns forever the said Samuel Stevens and Margret for themselves their heirs Executors and administrators do further by these presents covenant promise and agree to and with the said Apollos Cooper Dobyns and Washington and Edward Dobyns that the premises hereby conveyed now and forever hereafter shall remain free of and from all former and other gifts and grants other Encumbrances whatsoever done or suffered to be done by them the said Samuel Stevens and Peggy his wife that they are hereby oblige themselves their heirs Executors administrators doth warrant and forever defend the aforesaid tract or parcel of land from me and my heirs or assigns or any other person claiming through me or by any title or claim derived from me and am not to be liable against any other claim or to refund any part of the said purchase money of the aforesaid land should be lost by any other claim In witnesseth whereof the said Samuel Stevens and Peggy
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His wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written
Samuel Stevens
Test Peggy Stevens
Jacob Cooper
James Wight
Charles Dobyns
Fleming County Sct..
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid do certify that on the first day of August 1808 the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Samuel Stephens and Peggy his wife to Appollos Cooper Dobyns Washington and Edward Dobyns was produced in my office and proved by the oath of Jacob Cooper and on the third of the same month was proved by the oath of James Wight and on this day was fully proved by Charles Dobyns and is together with this certificate duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 19th day of August 1808.
Joshua Stockton C
This indenture made the 26th day of March 1808 between Andrew Kinkead late sheriff of Fleming County of the one part and William Threlkeld of the County aforesaid of the other part, Witness that whereas the said Andrew Kinkead late Sheriff of Fleming County as aforesaid by his Deputy Andrew Wight in capacity of Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of the County aforesaid by virtue of sundry writs of Fieri facias to him directed by the Clerk’s office of the Fleming County Court issued in pursuance of Judgments of said Court on the 4th day of February 1806 returnable to the first Monday in April following for their several amounts as specified within them, which executions were all in favor of George Ruddell Esquire late sheriff of the said
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County of Fleming, and against John N Stout and William Scott as his Deputies having been in office as such and whereas the said Andrew Kinkead late Sheriff as aforesaid, did by his Deputy Andrew Wight, as aforesaid seize and take in execution as the estate of the said William Scott, one certain in Lot of ground known by its number 30 in the plan or plat of the In Lott of the Town of Flemingsburg being the same in lot that was conveyed to the said William Scott by Robert Barnes Junior and Polly his wife on the 10th day of November 1800 and now remaining of record in the Clerk’s office of the Fleming County Court in deed Book A page 369 and having advertised the same according to law proceeded to a sale thereof on the premises to the highest bidder at publick auction at which said sale John Price became the purchaser at the sum of $315.00 and whereas the said John Price did on the ___ day of 1806 depart this life having before that time, to wit, on the 30th day of August in the year last aforesaid make his last will and testament by which said lat(?) will and testament he directed “A sale upon a reasonable credit at the discretion of his executors” of the house and lot #30 as before described at the same time authorizing “to convey to the purchaser” the lot aforesaid. And whereas at said sale so directed by the last will and testament of the said John Price deceased the said William Threlkeld did become the purchaser thereof as by a certificate from Henry Bruce and Rachel Price the Executors named in the will of the said John Price as aforesaid following this deed and to be recorded herewith requesting and authorizing me as sheriff of Fleming County as aforesaid to make this deed of conveyance to the said William Threlkeld for the lot aforesaid Now the said Andrew Kinkead late Sheriff of Fleming County as aforesaid
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For his Deputy Andrew Wright and by virtue of the power and authority in him vested and pursuant to the act of Assembly in such case made and provided and in consideration of the sum of $315.00 lawful money of the United States to my Deputy Andrew Wight by the said John Price in hand paid in his lifetime and before the Execution of these presents the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and and by these presents do convey and confirm unto the said William Threlkeld his heirs and assigns forever the said in Lot #30 as aforesaid Together with all and singular the premise privileges and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining and the remainders, rents , issues, and profits thereof, and all the estate right title interest property claim and demand of him the said William Scott his heirs and assigns forever. TO have and to hold the said In lot of ground Number 30 as before described with the appurtenances unto him the said William Threlkeld his heirs and assigns to his and their only proper use benefit and behoof forever. And the said Andrew Kinkead late Sheriff of Fleming County as aforesaid for himself and his Deputy Andrew Wight by virtue of the power and authority in him vested by law doth hereby warrant and confirm to the said William Threlkeld and his heirs and assigns all the right title and interest of the said William Scott in the premises above described as sold and will warrant the title in the same against the claim or claims of the said William Scott and all those claiming under him but against the claim of no other person. In testimony whereof the said Andrew Kinkaid lat Sheriff of Fleming County for his Deputy Andrew Wight as aforesaid have hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written
Atteste A Kinkead
Whereas Andrew Kinkead late Sheriff Fleming County did by his Deputy Andrew Wight seize and take in
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Execution and on the 15th day of March 1806 sell Lot #30 in the Town of Flemingsburg with the improvements thereon as the property of William Scott at which said sale John Price became the purchaser thereof at the sum of $315.00 and whereas since time the said John Price has departed this life Making his last will and testament, therein authorizing us the subscribers his executors to sell and convey said lot #30 for the payment of his debts and in conformity to such provision of his will we did proceed to a sale thereof and William Threlkeld became the purchaser at the sum of $250.00 Now the further condition is to authorize direct and desire you Andrew Kinkead late Sheriff of Fleming County for your Deputy Andrew Wight as aforesaid to make a deed of conveyance for the said Lot #30 to the said William Threlkeld as the purchaser at the sale made under the will of the said John Price hereby indemnifying you for so doing as full and completely as if you had made said deed to the said John Price in his lifetime. In testimony whereof we Henry Bruce and Rachel Price Executor named in the last will and testament of the said John Price deceased have hereunto set their hands and seals at Flemingsburg the 26th of March 1808.
Ateste Henry Bruce
George W Botts Rachel (his mark) Price
James Scott
Fleming County Sct..
I George w Botts deputy Clerk of said Court (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record deeds and other writings) do certify that the foregoing indenture of Bargain, and sale from Andrew Kinkead late Sheriff of Fleming County to William Threlkeld and also the foregoing instruments of writing from Henry Bruce Executor and Rachel Price Executrix of John Price deceased, was this day produced before me the Indenture Acknowledged by the said Henry Bruce and Rachel Price and are together with this certificate duly recorded in the office of the Court of the County aforesaid. Given under my hand this 26th day of March 1808.
George W Botts D C
State of Kentucky
Fleming County Sct..
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of said County (being authorized by law to receive the relinquishment of dower) do hereby certify that this day Elizabeth Scott (late the wife of William Scott deceased and now the wife of James Scott) personally appeared before me privately and apart from the said James Scott her husband and acknowledged that she freely and voluntarily without the persuasion or threats of her said husband relinquished all her right and title of dower n the lot of ground conveyed by the foregoing deed (which deed was by me read and explain to her) and that she was willing that the same together with this her acknowledgement might be entered of record. Given under my hand the 19th day of July 1808.
Joshua Stockton C
This indenture made this 12th day of September in 1808 between Robert Evans and Sarah Evans his wife of the County of Ross and State of Ohio of the one part and Frederick Steen of the County of Ross and State of Ohio as aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Robert Evans for and in consideration of the sum of the $500.00
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Current money of the United State of America to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and forever acquit and discharge the said Frederick Steen his heirs executors and administrators hath granted bargained, sold aliened and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain, sell, alien and confirm unto the said Frederick Steen his heirs and assigns forever, all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Fleming ad State of Kentucky situate on Fleming Creek and bounded as follows to wit; Beginning at Jacob Wilson’s corner at two sugartrees in the line of Patrick Allison Preemption (Allison - RAK) thence East 94 poles to a young hickory and white oak Thence North 200 poles to a hickory and betty wood thence West 120 poles to a buckeye hickory and bettywood thence South 54 poles to two sugartrees and Elm in said Wilson’s line thence East with said line 26 poles to Wilson’s corner at a bettywood and two Ironwood trees, thence South 150 poles to the beginning containing 126 acres together with all Improvements water courses profits and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises belonging or in anywise appertaining and the reversions remainders and profits thereof and all the estate right title interest property claim and demand of him the said Robert Evans and Sarah Evans his wife of in and to the same To have and to hold the lands hereby conveyed with all and singular the premises and every part and parcel thereof, with every of the appurtenances unto the said Frederick Steen his heirs and assign forever, to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Frederick Steen his heirs and assigns forever
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And the said Robert Evans and Sarah Evans for themselves their heirs executors and administrators do covenant promise and agree, to and with the said Frederick Steen his heirs and assigns by these presents that the presents before mentioned now are and forever hereafter shall remain free of and from all former and other gifts grant bargains sales dower right and title of dower Judgments executions titles troubles charges and encumbrances whatsoever done or suffered to be done by them the said Robert Evans and his heirs all and singular the premises hereby bargained and sold with the appurtenances unto the said Frederick Steen his heirs and assigns him the said Robert Evans and his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever doth and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof we the said Robert Evans and Sarah Evans have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed sealed and delivered Robert Evans
In presence of us Sarah Evans
Jacob Welsh
William Welsh
September 12th, 1808 personally appeared before me a Justice of Peace Robert Evans and Sary his wife and acknowledged the within deed to be there free will and act, Sary being privately examined a part from her husband Given under my hand this 12th day of September 1808. Zechariah Welsh
I John McDougal Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify that the above named Zachariah Welch before whom the within indenture of bargain and sale appears to have been acknowledged by Robert Evans and Sarah wife was at the time of subscribing his name thereto a
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Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn and that all due faith and credit is sought to be given unto his official acts as sworn in Courts of Justice as thereout; And I do further certify that the acknowledgement aforesaid admits such Instruments to record within this State.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and have affixed the seal of my office this 12th day of September 1808 John M Dougal Clerk
State of Kentucky Fleming County Sct..
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of said County (being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in my office deeds and other writings) do certify that this indenture of bargain and sale from Robert Evans and Sarah his wife to Frederick Steen was this day received by me in my office) and is together with the foregoing certificate and this certificate is duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand this 30th day of September 1808.
Joshua Stockton Clk.
This indenture made this 10th day of March 1808 between Lewis Craig of Mason County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Charles Neelus of Fleming County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said Lewis Craig for and in consideration of the sum of 62# 17 shillings current money of this state the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold and do by these presents grants, bargain and sell to the said Charles Neelus and his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 262 acres situate lying and being in the aforesaid County of Fleming on the waters of Locust creek being a part of 20,000 acres patented in the name of John Craig and bounded as follows to wit, Beginning at Gallagher’s corner two sugar trees and a cherry tree thence South 10° West 135 poles to a corner hickory thence East 31 poles to two white oaks
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Thence South 43.5 poles to two white oaks, thence North 88° East 225 poles to two sugar trees and a honey locust, thence North 125 poles to dogwoods and a white oak thence West 234 poles to the Beginning to have and to hold the aforesaid 262 acres of land with all the appurtenances to the said Charles Neelus and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lewis Craig for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth covenant and agree with him the said Charles Nealis and his heirs that him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs will and shall warrant and forever defend the aforesaid 262 acres of land with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Charles Nealis and to his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Lewis Craig and his heirs and all other person or persons whatsoever claiming under him his heirs executors or administrators and it is further agreed on by and between the said Lewis Craig and Charles Nealis that in case said the Nealis should at any time hereafter be ejected from said land in consequence of a prior or better claim that then and in that case said Nealis his heirs or assigns shall not call on the said Craig or his heirs for any part of the purchase money. In testimony whereof the said Lewis Craig hath to these presents set his hand and seal the day and date first above written.
Signed sealed and acknowledged Lewis Craig
In the presence of
Arthur Parks
James Neal is
John Morrison
James Crawford
Lloyd Shockley
Laurence Thompson
Fleming County Sct.
I Joshua Stockton Clerk of said County(being authorized by law to receive and admit to record in my office deeds and other writings) do certify that this indenture of Bargain and sale from Lewis Craig to Charles Nealis was this day produced before me proved by the oath of James Nealis, James Crawford and Lawrence Thompson subscribing witnesses thereto and is duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the 7th day of October 1808
Joshua Stockton