Alachua County FlArchives Deeds.....Ancient Records Book, Deed: Lanier, Nettles ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/fl/flfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jim Powell, http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00030.html#0007445 April 1999 "Transcribed by Jim Powell Jr from Records provided by Buddy Irby, Alachua County Clerk of the Court's Office" Page 23 Territory of Florida Alachua County Know all men by these presents that I Hardy Lanier in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have for my daughter Nancy Nettles and also for diverse other good Causes and Considerations me the said Hardy Lanier moving, Have given granted and confirmed, and by these presents do give grant and confirm unto the said Nancy Nettles fifty Head of Cattle and their increase Marked with a cross and split in one ear under Heel in the other and branded H. To have and to hold for her own proper use & benefit & that of her heirs of her body only, and I the said Hardy Lanier my executors and administrators will warrant and defend against any person or persons whatsoever unto the said Nancy Nettles and her natural heirs the above named property provided always that in case the said Nancy Nettles should die without issue then the said property to revert back to said Hardy Lanier his heirs &c And I the said Hardy Lanier have put the said Nancy Nettles in full possession of said property In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this fifteenth day of April AD 1833 in presence of his George Center Hardy X Lanier (seal) mark Recorded this 26th day of July 1833 Geo Center C.A.C.C.