Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 11, page 513 Gentry to Saltsman This Indenture Made the 28th day of July in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and forty Eight between James Gentry and Eliza Gentry his wife of the county of Spencer and State of Indiana of the one part and Philip J. Saltsman of the county and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth That the said James Gentry for and in consideration of the sum of two Hundred and Seventy Six Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Philip J. Saltsman the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained sold conveyed and confirmed and doth by these presents Grant bargain Sell convey and confirm unto the Said Philip J. Saltsman his heirs and assigns forever "a certain parcel or tract of Land lying adjoining to and north and East of the Town of Gentryville county of Spencer and State of Indiana and described as follows viz. Beginning at the North East corner and running west eighty poles thence South Eighty three poles thence East sixty six and a half poles thence South Thirty six poles and three links thence East sixteen poles and six links thence North one hundred and Twenty four poles and Eight links to the place of beginning making Forty Six acres and Two rods more or less It being @ part of the East half of the North West Quarter of Section No one Township No Five South Of range No six West also The said Jas Gentry and Eliza His wife doth by these presents grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said Phillip J. Saltsman his heirs and assigns forever Six Lots or parcels of Ground in the Town of Gentryville County and State aforesaid and known on the plat of said Town as Lots No one Two Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen and sixteen and described as above and making Three acres more or Less Together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging and the reversions remainders and profits there of and all the estate title and interest of the said Jas Gentry in and to the same To have and to hold the premises aforesaid with all the appurtenances to the Only proper use benefit and behoof of the said Philip J. Saltsman his heirs and assigns forever and the said Jas Gentry for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth covenant and agree to and with the said Phillip J. Saltsman his heirs and assigns that he the said Jas Gentry is Lawfully Seized in fee of the premises aforesaid that they are free from all incumbrances and that he has good right to sell and convey the same in manner and form aforesaid and further that he and his heirs executors and administrators shall and will warrant and defend the said premises to the said Phillip J. Saltsman his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims of himself and his heirs and also against the Lawful claim or claims of all and Every other person or persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof the said Jas Gentry and Eliza Gentry his wife have hereunto Set their handss and Seals the day and year above mentioned. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of W. B. Smith, S. Hubbard. James Gentry Eliza (her x mark) Gentry State of Indiana Spencer County viz. Be it remembered that the within named Jas Gentry and Eliza Gentry his wife known to me to be the persons who executed the foregoing deed came this day personally before me the undersigned @ Justice of the peace in and for the county of Spencer aforesaid and each severally acknowledged that they and Each of them did sign seal and deliver the within and foregong indenture as and for their and Each of their own act and deed. She the said Eliza Gentry the wife of the said Jas. Gentry being of full age and the full contents and purport of the said indenture having been by me first made known to her and being by me separate and apart from and without the hearing of her said Husband privately examined upon Such examination she did declare and acknowledge that she voluntarily and of her own free will and accord and without any coercion or compulsion from her husband Signed Sealed and delivered the said indenture as her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this July 18th AD 1848. Campbell Kirkpatrick, Justice of the peace Recorders Office August the 9th 1848 The foregong deed and annexed certificate have been this day duly recorded. W. W. Cotton, Recorder Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Volume 14, page 140 Smith to Saltsman This Indenture witnesseth That William B Smith and Eleanor M Smith, the wife of the said William B Smith, both of the County of Spencer and State of Indiana for and in consideration of Four Hundred Dollar lawful money of the United States to them paid by Philip J. Saltsman of the County and State above mentioned the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby bargain, sell, and convey, to the said Philip J. Saltsman, his heirs and assigns forever the following Real Estate in Spencer County and State of Indiana, and described as follows, to wit Inlot No. twenty five (25) in the Town of Gentryville, County and State above mention; said Inlot measuring two rods North and South, and Eight Rods East and west as follows--Beginning at the North West corner, and numbering ten rods South thence eight rods East, thence ten rods North, and thence Eight rods West, to the place of beginning; making one half acre, be the same more or less. Also a certain tract or parcel of land or ground adjoining to the Town of Gentryville and due East of Inlots No. twenty Eight and twenty nine (28 & 29) and described as follows, to wit Beginning at the Northwest corner (which is at the Boonville and New Albany Road, and fifty feet east, the width of a street, of Inlot No. twentyeight) and runing south twenty rods and thirteen links - thence East, Sixteen rods, - thence North twenty rods and thirteen links, and thence west - sixteen rods, to the place of beginning, making two acres and eight rods be the same more or less; both of the above described pieces of ground are a part of and lying in the East half of the North west quarter of Section No One, in Township No Five South of Range No Six West; together with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging. To have and to hold the same to the said Philip J. Saltsman, his heirs and assigns forever. The grantors and their heirs and assigns hereby covenanting with the grantee his heirs and assigns, that the title so conveyed is clear, free and unincumbered; that they are lawfully seized of the premises aforesaid as of a sure perfect, and indefesible estate of inheritance in fee Simple; and that they will warrant and defend the same against all claims whatsoever. In witness whereof, the said William B. Smith and Eleanor M. Smith his wife who hereby relinquishes her dower in said premises, have hereunto set their hands and seals, this tenth day of October AD 1851. attest Joshua Burkheart Josiah Crawford William B. Smith Eleanor M. Smith Spencer County: Personally appeared before me the subscriber Lorenzo D. Pagett a justice of the peace in and for said County. William B. Smith and Eleanor M. Smith his wife, the grantors in the above conveyance, and acknowledged the same to be their voluntary act and deed, and the said Eleanor M. Smith, the wife of the said William B. Smith being examined by me separate and apart from and without the hearing of her said husband, and the contents and purposes of said deed being by me first made known and explained to her, she declared that she executed the same of her own free will and accord, and without any coercion or compulsion from her said husband. Witness my hand and seal this tenth day of October A D 1851. L D Pagett Justice of the Peace State of Indiana Spencer County Recorders office April 16th 1851 The forgoing Deed and certificate were this day Recorded. William W. Cotton Recorder Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 15, p. 81 Saltsman to Beard, No. 153 This indenture made this the 23rd day of March 1853 between Philip J Saltsman and Elizabeth his wife of the one part, and Andrew Beard of the other part all of the County of Spencer and state of Indiana. Witnesseth. That the said P. J. Saltsman for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty Dolalrs to him in hand paid by the said Andrew Beard, the receipt whereof he doth freely acknowledge hath bargained sold confirmed and doth by these presents bargain sell and doth confirm unto the said Andrew Beard his heirs and assigns forever a certain parcel or lot of land situate in the County of Spencer and State of Indiana aforesaid and described as follows, (viz) beginning opposite the South East corner of Lot No. fifteen, the Street only intervening, so as to make the commencing corner, on the corner of the Street, immediately opposite the South East corner of said Lot No. fifteen, thence running west with the State Road leading to _____ from Gentryville, __________________________________________________________________, it being in Section One, Township Five, Range Six. together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging and the aversions and remainders thereof, an all the estate title and interest of the said P. J. Saltsman, in and to the same and the said Saltsman doth covenant and agree to and with the said Baird that he will warrant and defend the same against all the claims of all and ever person whomsover, that the said premises are free from all encumbrance, and that he has _____ right to sell and _____ the same in madder and form aforesaid, and Elizabeth Saltsman hereby relinquishes all her right and title of Dower, or in and to the premises hereinnamed. In witness whereof the said P. J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife have hereunto affixed their names and seals this 23rd day of March, 1853. Signed: Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her X mark) Saltsman State of Indiana, Spender County, Personally appeared before me L. D. Pagett, a Justice of the peace of said County, Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife, the grantors inthe above conveuyance and acknowledge the same to be their voluntary act and deed and the said Elizabeth Saltsman, the wife of the said Philip J. Saltsman being examined by me, separate and apart from and without the hearing of her said husband, and the contents and purposes of said deed being by me first made known and explained to her, she did declare that she executed the same of her own free will and accord, and without any coercion or compulsion from her said husband. Witness my hand and seal this the 23d day of March, A. D. 1853. Signed: L. D. Pagett, Justice of the Peace Recorded May 23, 1853 Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Volume 18, page 86 Saltsman to Grisham, No. 11 We Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman convey and warrant to George Grisham Lot No. twenty five (25) in the town of Gentryville County of Spencer and State of Indiana for the sum of four hundred dollars. In testimony whereof we have unto set our hand and seal this 14th October 1854. Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her x mark) Saltsman State of Indiana Spencer County Before me L. D. Pagett Justice in and for said County this day came Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman and acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed this 14th day of October 1854. Lorenzo D. Pagett Justice Recorded 7th March 1857 L. W. Fairfield RSC Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 16, page 399 Saltsman to Strous We Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman convey and warrant to Jacob H. Strous a tract of land or ground adjoining to the town of Gentryville and due East of Pulots No twenty eight and twenty nine (28 and 29) and described as follows to wit Beginning at the North West corner which is at the Boonville and New Albany Road and fifty feet East and running South twenty Rods and thirteen links thence East Sixteen rods thence North thirty rods and thirteen links and thence West Sixteen rods to the place of beginning, making two acres and eight rods be the more or less both of the above described pieces of ground are a part of and lying on the East Half of the North West quarter of Section No. One in Township No. Five South of Range No six West together all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging in the Town of Gentryville County of Spencer and State of Indiana for the sum of Fifty dollars In testimony whereof we have here and to set our hand and seal this the 14th October 1854. Signed: Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her X mark) Saltsman State of Indiana, Spencer County: Before me L D. Pagett Justice in and for said County this day came Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman and acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed this 14th day of October 1854. Lorenzo D. Pagett Recorded 30th December 1854. L. M. Fairfield, RSC Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 16, page 747 Saltsman to Hyley; No. 396 We Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife convey and warrant to Abraham Hyley the parcel or lot of land described as follows beginning South one hundred and twenty Eight Rods and Eight links from the half mile stone on the North line of Section One in _____ five South of range five west and running West seventeen Rods thence South twenty rods and thirteen links thence East Eighteen Rods twenty three links thence North twenty rods and Eighteen links to the beginning situated in the county of Spencer State of Indiana for the sum of two hundred dollars. In witness whereof we have hereto set our hands and seals this 12 day of January 1855. Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her X mark) Saltsman State of Indiana Spencer County Before me Lorenzo D. Pagett Justice of said County personally came Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife and acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand seal this 12 day January A. D. 1855. Lorenzo D. Pagett Justice Recorded 25 October 1855. L.W. Fairfield R. S. C. Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 16, page 748 Saltsman to Hiley, No. 397 Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife of Spencer County in the State of Indiana convey and warrant to John Hiley of Spencer County in the State of Indiana for the sum of fifty dollars in hand paid the following Real Estate in Town of Gentryville, Spencer County Indiana to wit. Lots thirteen and fourteen in said town also seven hundred and nineteen thousandth 719/1000 of an acre commencing three poles East of the NE corner of Lot No. 14 in said town thence South 10 poles thence East 12 poles to the half mile line thence north with the said line--allowing a variation of five degrees and fifty minutes thence 10 8/10 poles thence West to the beginning 11 poles containing 719/1000 of an acre. In witness whereof the said Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals this the 25th day of June 1855. Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her X mark) Saltsman State of Indiana Spencer County Before me L. D. Pagett a Justice of the Peace in and for said County came Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife and acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed this 25th day of June 1855. Lorenzo D. Pagett Justice Recorded 25th October 1855. L. W. Fairfield, R.S.C. Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 16, page 674 Saltsman to Pitman Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife of Spencer County in the State of Indiana convey and warrant to Anderson Pitman of Spencer County in the State of Indiana for the sum of One hundred and twenty four dollars the following Real Estate in Spencer County in the State of Indiana to wit. The South Half of the North West quarter of Section No. thirty two (32) in Township No four (4) South of Range No five (5) _____ containing Eighty acres be the same more or less. In witness whereof the said Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals this twenty fifty day of June 1855. Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her X mark) Saltsman State of Indiana Spencer County Before me L. D. Pagett a Justice of the Peace in and for said County this 25th day of June 1855 came Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife and acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed. Witness my hand and seal. Lorenzo D. Pagett Justice Recorded 1st August 1855. L. W. Fairfield R.S.C. Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 16, page 634 Saltsman to Strous, No. 224 Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife of Spencer County in the State of Indiana convey and warrant to Jacob Strous of Spencer County in the State of Indiana for the sum of fifty dollars the following Real Estate in Spencer County in the State of Indiana to wit. Adjoining the town of Gentrybille and due East of Pulots No. 28 and 29 in said town. Beginning fifty (50) feet from the North East corner of Lot No. 28, running thence South twenty (20) Rods and thirteen (13) links thence East Sixteen (16) Rods thence North twenty (20) Rods and thirteen links and thence west Sixteen Rods to the place of beginning containin two acres and Eight Rods be the same more or less. In witness whereof the said Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals this fourteenth (14th) day of January 1855. Signed: Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her X mark) Saltsman State of Indiana, Spencer County Befoer me L. D. Pagett a Justice of the Peace in and for said County this 25th day of June 1855 came Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth his wife acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed. Witness my hand and seal: Lorenzo D. Pagett, Justice Recorded 17th June 1855. L. W. Fairfield R.S.C. Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Volume 17, page 194 Saltsman to Thing, No. 694 We Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman of Spencer County and State of Indiana convey and warrant to George Thing of the same place the following tract or parcel of land described as follows Lot No. one in the town of Gentryville commencing at the North East corner thence running South ten rod thence west Eight rods thence North ten Rods, thence East Eight Rods to the place of beginning containing a half of an acre for the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars in witness whereof the said Philip J. Saltsman his wife have hereunto set their hand and seal this 30th day day of July 1855. Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her x mark) Saltsman Before L. D. Pagett a Justice of the Peace in and for said County this 30th day of July 1855 came Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife and acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed. Witness my hand and seal. Lorenzo D. Pagett Justice Recorded 25th February 1856. L. W. Fairfield RSC Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 16, page 633 Strous to Saltsman, No. 213 Jacob Strous and Elizabeth Strous his wife of Spencer County in the State of Indiana convey and warrant to Philip J. Saltsman of Spencer County in the State of Indiana for the sum of fifty dollars in hand paid the following Real Estate in Spencer County in the State of Indiana to wit: A tract of land adjoining the town of Gentryville and due East of Lots No. 28 and 29 and described as follows- -Beginning at the NW corner which is at the Boonville and New Albany Road and fifty feet East and turning South twenty rods and 13 links then East 16 Rods unto N 30 Rods and 13 links thence West 16 Rods to the beginning containing two acres and 8 rods more or less being the same land conveyed by Saltsman once by deed dated 14 October 1854 by mistaken description. In witness whereof the said Jacob Strous and Elizabeth Strous his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals this thirteenth day of January 1855. Jacob Strous Elizabeth (her mark) Strous State of Indiana Spencer County: Before me L. D. Pagett a Justice of the Peace in and for said County this 25th day of June 1855 came Jacob Strous and Elizabeth Strous his wife and acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed. Witness my hand and seal. Lorenzo D. Pagett Justice Recorded 27th June 1855. L.W. Fairfield R.S.C. Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 21, p. 43 Gentry to Saltsman, No. 346 Know all men by these presents that James Gentry and Eliza Gentry his wife of Spencer County Indiana convey and warrant to Philip J. Saltsman Lot No. three and that portion of No. four that lies East of the Street or Road leading from Rockport to Jasper in the Town of Gentryville in the above county and state for and in consideration of the sum of thirty dollars the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged this February 29th 1856. James Gentry Eliza (her x mark) Gentry State of Indiana Spencer County Before me the undersigned County Surveyor of said County personally came James Gentry and Eliza Gentry his wife the grantors in the above conveyance and acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed this February 29th 1856. Andrew J. Wells surveyor Recorded July 7th 1860 L. W. Fairfield, RSC Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 17, page 575 Saltsman to Barker We Philip Joshua Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife convey and warrant to Isaac T. Barker the parcel or lot of land described as follows Lots No fifteen and Sixteen being in the Town of Gentryville in Section One Township Five south of Range Six West in the county of Spencer and State of Indiana for the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars in hand paid In witness whereof said Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife has hereto set our hand and seal this 24th day of December 1856. Philip Joshua Saltsman Elizabeth (her x mark) Saltsman State of Indiana Spencer County Before me James M Griffith a justice of the Peace in and for said County, Philip Joshua Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife on the 20th day of December 1856 acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed. In witness whereof I hereto set my hand and seal this 20th day of December 1856. James M. Griffith Justice Recorded December 31st 1856. L. M. Fairfield R.Co. Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Volume 17, page 202 Saltsman to Gentry, No. 708 Know all men by these presents that Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife of Spencer County, Indiana convey and warrant to James Gentry of the same place the following strips of land viz. Three poles on the East side of Lots No. 1, 14, and 15 in Gentryville in said County and all that part of the alley which is one pole wide on the North side of Gentryville that the said Saltsman owns for and in consideration of the sum of thirty dollars the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged this February 29th 1856. Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth Saltsman State of Indiana, Spencer County Before me the undersigned County Surveyor of said County personally came Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife the Grantors in the above conveyance and acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed this February 29th 1856. Andrew J. Wells Surveyor Recorded 3d March 1856. L. W. Fairfield RSC Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Volume 19, page 252 Lamman to Saltsman, No. 278 Spencer Co. State of Ind. We John W. Lamman and Laura Lamman his wife of Spencer Co. State of Indiana Convey and Warrant unto Philip J Saltsman of Same County and State the following Real Estate situate lying and being in the town of Gentryville Spencer Co. State of Indiana Known on the plat of said Town as Lot No. Twenty One (21) Said lot on part of Town being or lying on the East half of the North West quarter of Section No. One (1) in Township Five No. (5) South of Range Six (6) West For and in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars in witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 20th Nov. 1857. John W. Lamman Laura Lamman Spencer Co. State of Ind. Personally appeared before me W. C. Adams Notary public for County and State aforesaid John W. Lamman and Laura Lamman his wife grantors in the above conveyance and acknowledged the same to all intents and purposes therein mentioned. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 20th Nov. 1857. W. C. Adams Notary Public Recorded 21st March 1859. L. W. Fairfield RSC Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Volume 19, page 553 Gentry to Saltsman, No. 279 We James Gentry and Eliza Gentry his wife of the County of Spencer and State of Indiana convey and warrant unto Philip J. Saltsman of the same place Lot No. (8) Eight in the Town of Gentryville Spencer County Indiana for the Sum of Thirty seven dollars and fifty cents in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. Witness our hands and seals April 29th 1858. James Gentry Eliza (her X mark) Gentry State of Indiana Spencer County Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Notary public in Spencer County Ind. James Gentry and Eliza Gentry his wife the Grantors to the above and acknowledged the Execution of the annexed deed. Witness my hand and official seal this 29th day of April 1858. W. C. Adams Notary Public Recorded 21st March 1859 S. W. Fairfield RSC Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Vol. 21, p. 44 Saltsman to Reynolds, No. 347 We Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife of Spencer County Indiana convey and warrant to William Reynolds of Spencer County State of Indiana for the sum of thirty five dollars in hand paid the following described Real Estate in said county of Spencer to wit Lot No. three and that portion of No. four that lies East of the Street or Road leading from Rockport to Jasper being in the Town of Gentryville County and State aforesaid witness our hands and seals this 25th day of May AD 1858. Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her x mark) Saltsman State of Indiana Spencer County Before me the undersigned Notary Public in and for said county this 25 day of May AD 1858 appeared Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife grantors and acknowledged the execution of the annexed Deed Witness my hand and official seal this 25th day of May 1858. W. C. Adams Notary Public Recorded 7th July 1860. L. W. Fairfield RSC Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Volume 19, p. 427 Saltsman to Whitney, No. 79 We Philip J. Saltsmann and Elizabeth Saltsmann his wife of Spencer County and State of Indiana convey and warrant unto Henry Whitney of the same place the following described to wit Lot No. two in Gentryville in the County and State above written containing one half acre be it more or less in and for the consideration of the sum of thirty dollars the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged whereunto we have set our hands and affixed our seals dated this 31st day of December 1858. Philip J. Saltsmann Elizabeth (her X mark) Saltsmann The State of Indiana County of Spencer Before me James M. Griffith a Justice in and for the aforesaid County Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsmann his wife on the 31st day of December 1858 acknowledged the execution of the annexed deed Given under my hand and seal and dated this 31st December 1858. James M. Griffith Justice Recorded Jany 29th 1859 S. W. Fairfield RSC Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Volume 27, page 94 Saltsman to Brashears, No. 4823 We Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman, his wife, of the County of Spencer, and State of Indiana, Convey and Warrant unto Christopher C. Brashears, of the same place, the following described Real Estate, bounded and described as follows, towit: North of Lot No one (1) Lot (2) and three (3) East also of Lot No (1) one, Commencing at the State Road, one Rod North of the Corner of Lot No (3) three and runing thirty eight Rods and one half (38 1/2) East, thence North twenty three Rods (23) Rods, (6) feet, thence West thirty three and one half Rods, thence South twenty two Rods and fifteen feet (32) Rods (15) feet to the begining. Also all that portion of said East of Lot No. one, Commencing fifty feet from the Corner Stone of the begining place of the Town of Gentryville Ind. runing East nine and one half Rods (9 1/2) Rods thence South fourteen Rods and two feet, thence West eleven Rods and two feet, thence North fourteen Rods and two feet to the place of beginning. This being a part of the East half of the North West quarter of Section one (1) in Township five South, of Range six, West. Containing six acres, more or less. For the Consideration of two hundred Dollars, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. Witness my hand and seal, dated this 29th January 1859. Philip J. Saltsman Elizabeth (her X mark) Saltsman The State of Indiana, County of Spencer, ss: Before me James M. Griffith a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, on the 29th day of January 1859. Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman, his wife, acknowledged the execution of the annexed Deed. Given under my hand and seal, dated this 29th January 1859. James M. Griffith, Justice of the Peace Recorded October 14th 1865 August Cramm, R.S.C. Deeds of Spencer County, Indiana Volume 20, p. 523 Saltsman to Smith, No. 211 Spencer Co. State of Ind. We Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife of Spencer Co. State of Indiana convey and warrant unto Edmund G. Smith of the same Co. and State the following Real Estate situate and lying and being in the Town of Gentryville Spencer County State of Indiana Known on the plat of said Town as Lot No. twenty one (21) said Lot on part of Town being or lying on the East Half of the North West quarter of Section No. 1 in Township five (5) south of Range Six (6) west for and in consideration of the sum of Sixty five dollars In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal this 22nd June 1859. Philip J. Saltsmann Elizabeth (her x mark) Saltsman The State of Indiana County Of Spencer Before me James M. Griffith a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid on the 22nd day of June 1859 Philip J. Saltsman and Elizabeth Saltsman his wife acknowledged the execution of the annexed Deed Given under my hand and seal and dated this June 22nd 1859. James M. Griffith, Justice Recorded 27th April 1860. L. W. Fairfield RSC ************************************************************************ The following early deeds of Spencer County, Indiana, were transcribed by Lorene Rambo (hocott@aol.com) and are submitted to USGenWeb for use according to their guidelines. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. 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