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Fowler ================================================================================ May 1999 Located in Houston County Courthouse Dothan, Alabama Deed Book 51, page 209 The State of Alabama, Houston County Know all men by these presents, that E. D. Harrison and wife Sammie Harrison for and in consideration of Thirty-Two Hundred Fifty DOLLARS ($3,250.00) to us in hand paid by J. T. Fowler, the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, enfeoff and confirm and convey unto the same J. T. Fowler the following described real estate, lying in the County of Houston, State of Alabama, to-wit: S 1/2 of NE 1/4, the NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 18, Township 3, Range 25, containing one hundred twenty (120) acres, more or less; and bounded on the north by Bob Lee, on the east by Alford Jones and John Thomas, on the south by B. Warren, on west by Tom Fowler and Mrs. Mittie Howard. The above lands containing in the aggregate one hundred twenty (120) acres, more or less. Of the consideration expressed by J. T. Fowler assures the payment of a certain Mortgage to George M. Foreman, the balance of which principal being $1,000.00. Said mortgage being recorded in Book 93, page 98, of the Probate records of Houston county, Alabama. ($3.50 revenue stamps attached and cancelled.) To have and to hold the aforegranted premises to the said J. T. Fowler, his heirs and assigns forever. And we do covenant with the said J. T. Fowler, his heirs and assigns, that we are lawfully seized in fee of the aforegranted premises, that they are free from all incumbrances; that we have a good right to sell and convey the same unto the said J. T. Fowler, his heirs and assigns; and that we will warrant and defend the premises to the said J. T. Fowler, his heirs and assigns; and that we will warrant and defend the premises to the said J. T. Fowler, his heirs and assigns, forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. In witness whereof, we, the said E. D. Harrison and wife Sammie Harrison have hereunto set our hands and seals this the 12th day of February in the year of our Lord 1919. E. D. Harrison Sammie Harrison Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of R. L. Gaines The State of Alabama Houston County I, Robert L. Gaines, a Notary Public in and for said county, hereby certify that E. D. Harrison and wife Sammie Harrison, whose names are signed to the foregoing conveyance, and who are known to me, acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed of the contents of the conveyance, they executed the same voluntarily, on the day the same bears date. Given under my hand, this 12th day of February 1919. Robert L. Gaines Notary Public The State of Alabama Houston County I, Robert L. Gaines, a Notary Public in and for said County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that on the 15th day of February 1919, came before me the within named Sammie Harrison, known to me to be the wife of the within named E. D. Harrison, who being examined separate and apart from her husband, touching her signature to the within Warranty Deed, acknowledged that she signed same of her own free will and accord and without fear, constraint, or threats on the part of her husband. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand this 15th day of February 1919. Robert L. Gaines Notary Public Received this 29th day of September, A. D. 1928 and $no tax due license paid. H. K. Martin Judge of Probate ********** Located in Houston County Courthouse Dothan, Alabama Mortgage Book 93, page 98 The State of Alabama Houston County This indenture, made and entered into this 4th day of May A. D. 1916 by and between Ed. D. Harrison and Sammie Harrison his wife of the County and State aforesaid, parties of the first part, and George M. Foreman, party of the second part. Witnesseth: That, whereas the said Ed. D. Harrison of the first part, is justly and lawfully indebted to the party of the second part in the principal sum of Thirteen Hundred ($1,300.00) Dollars in gold coin of the United States, of the present standard of weight and fineness, or its equivalent in United States currency, as is evidenced by principal promissory notes, bearing even date with this instrument, made by the part and payable to the order of the second party, and which are for the sums, and payable, respectively, as follows: $100.00 payable November 1, 1916 (also on November 1 for these years 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 and 1924) $400.00 payable November 1, 1925 all of which notes bear interest at the rate of 7 1/2 per cent per annum, payable annually, as evidenced by Ten (10) interest notes of even date herewith made by the party of the first part, payable to the order of the party of the second part, said interest notes being, respectively, as follows: $49.02 payable November 1, 1916 $90.00 payable November 1, 1917 $82.50 payable November 1, 1918 $75.00 payable November 1, 1919 $67.50 payable November 1, 1920 $60.00 payable November 1, 1921 $52.50 payable November 1, 1922 $45.00 payable November 1, 1923 $37.50 payable November 1, 1294 $30.00 payable November 1, 1925 each of said principal and said interest notes being payable at the office of George M. Foreman and Company in the City of Chicago, State of Illinois. And, whereas, said party or parties of the first part desire to secure said indebtedness, principal and interest, as the said obligations respectively, fall due: Now therefore, in consideration of the premises, and of one dollar ($1.00) to him, her, or them in hand paid, the party or parties of the first part have granted, bargained, and sold and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and convey to the party of the second part, and assigns, the following described real estate, situated and lying in the County of Houston and State of Alabama, to-wit: The S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 18, Township 3 N Range 25 East containing 120 acres, more or less, and bounded on the north by Bob Lee, on the east by Alford Jones and John Thomas; on the south by B. Warren; and on the west by Tom Fowler and Mrs. Mittie Howard, and being the lands on which we now reside. The mortgage paid in full and hereby satisfied and discharged. This 3rd day of December 1925. North American Life Insurance Company of Chicago by (name illegible), Attorney in fact Attest: H. K. Martin Judge of Probate Power of Attorney recorded in Book 5, page 498.