Indenture between William Sheriff and Hardy Richardson 08 Jan 1796

GEORGIA
   This indenture made the eighth day of
January in the year of our Lord one thousand
Sevenhundred and ninety six.  Between William
Coursey Sheriff of Scriven County for the year 1795 
of the one part and Hardy Richardson of the State and County
aforesaid of the othr part Witnesseth that whereas a tract
of three hundred and fifty acres of land lying on the South
side of Great Ogechiee River and on the North side of Sculls
Creek taken by virtue of execution as the Property of
Benjamin Richardson Esquire including the plantation
where in he now lives and sold to Hardy Richardson
of the State and County aforesaid for the sum of fifty three
dollars for the sum he being the highest bidder being
previously advertized the time required by law. I do therefore
by the authority in me vested for and in consideration
of the aforesaid sum of fifty three dollars bargain, sell
convey release and confirm unto the Said Hardy Richardson
all the estate, right, title, claims or interest of the said
Benjamin Richardson Esquire and his heirs to the afore
said tract of land containing three hundred and fifty
acres.  Originally granted to the aforesaid Benjamin
Richardson Esqr and thereby lying in the County of Effi
ngham now Scriven bounded on all sides by Vacant
land at the time of survey thereof Together with all
and Singular the improvements and emoluments therewith
belonging or in anywise appertaining so far as the said Sh
riff lawfully may or can dispose of the same by the power
in him vested To have and to hold the aforesaid tract
of land with all and singular the premises hferein before
 mentioned unto the said Hardy Richardson his heirs and
assigns hereforth and forever and for no other use intend or 
purpose whatsoever in as large and ample a measure as
the said Benjamin Richardson Esqr or his heirs might or ought to have
Sold and enjoyed the same.  In witness whereof the said William
Coursey hat here unto set his hand and seal the day and
year first above written.

Sealed and delivered
 in presence of			/s/ William Coursey,  S.S.C. (Seal)
/s/ Tho. Layton?
/s/ Tho. Fain

Recorded. March 5th 1799

			        /s/ Andrew E. Wells, C.S.C.B.C.


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