ky-footsteps-digest Wednesday, October 21 1998 Volume 01 : Number 478 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 08:22:57, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1900, Rockcastle Co MAR 23, 1900 LIVINGSTON Capt Roller was in Lebanon last week Albert Hahn is here visiting his sister Mrs Spha Monk Miss Anderson of Lancaster is visiting Mrs Sam Ward Willis Herrin's little girl has typhoid fever Mr and Mrs R.A. Sparks attended a silver wedding in Richmond last week Mr and Mrs Louis Sadlin of Madison county are visiting their daughter Mrs John Farmer Miss Essie Roberts has returned from her home at Gumsulphur after several months visit to Miss Lida Cook J.E. Singleton has returned from a business trip up the K.C. Walter Everet formerly of this place but now of Stanford is here on legal business Mrs Marth Owens of Brodhead is visiting W.S. Cummins this week Rev Ewers preached here Sunday. Rev Dickson of London will preach at the Christian church next Sunday Rev Martin owens and sister, Mrs Charity Pointer, wre here this week to see their borther, Ashley owens who has been dangerously ill Will Smith has moved to Indiana. Willis Herren has returned from Indiana on account of illness of little girl James Kash will move from this place to Manchester in a few days. We very much regret to give them up Mr and Mrs Geo Griffin and family were visiting friends here last week. Deputy Sheriff Tate was in town Monday W.M. Fields retruend from Maywood the first of the week A son of Charley Branson had hsi finger cut off Monday at Hazel Patch John Farmer will move in a short time beyond Louisville Jerome Ad;mas is confined to hsi bed iwth lagrippe W.R. Dillion started his saw mill Tuesday BRODHEAD E.B. Protheroe is I learn preparing to move his family to Ohio in a few days Mr C.C. Howell will leave for Belton, Texas where he contemplates locating for the present John Heron whose time has expired at the Masonic Home returned Tuesday night Martin & Sowder have secured a contract for street car ties for St. Louis Mo J.B. Farmer who has been confined to his room for the past eight weeks will soon be able to be out again W.H. Pettus our clever agent who has been with uf for severl years will with his sister make a flying trip in a few days to New Orleans and various other important cities on a pleasure trip. It was thought that he might take one of Brodhead's fairest with him Rev A.J. Pike returned from Kirksville quite sick Mrs Maggie Homan is preparing to locate at lebanon Junciton. We regret to see her go, as Brodhead looses one of its best ladies ORLANDO Mrs Geo Johnson and Miss Gadd were visiting at Withers this week Wm Hurst and wife of East Bernstadt are visiting at Noah Mason's Jno Robinson has returned from a long visit to Hazel Patch Jas Anglin and Noah Mason are at Altamont this week on business A.J. Morre is here on business this week Geo T. Johnson is on the sick list Geo Childress is now clerking in Johnson's store Alex Hilton, J.J. Ball and Fide! Ball were in mt Vernon Monday J.B. Owens, of Riley's Station is here this week W.D. Laswell, Jr. was in town on business James Hamm donned his summer clothes a few days since but the weather convinced him that he was wrong LOCAL AND OTHERWISE W.S. Cummins was here Tuesday from Livingston Mrs J.T. Gentry left Tuesday for Lebanon Junction A.W. Stewart was in Stanford Tuesday on business D.S. Purdon'ts house is nearing completion on Williams avenue U.S. Marshal Short took three prisoners from this place to Louisville Monday last Mr and Mrs James Houk Sr. are visiting relatives in Brodhead this week Cashier R.M. Jackson is in Cincinnati under the treatment of a physician John H. Coffey of Langford paid the editor a very pelasent call the first of the week R. B. Mullins will soon have his new house completed in the western end of town Rev J.C. Carmical left the first of the week to hold a protracted meeting at Bryantsville Special Pension Agent Coleman is here looking after pension claims which are unjust ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:14:41 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: DEED: Lee, 1796, Madison Co Thomas Lee Madison County Kentucky Deed Book D 1796-1800 Page 82-83 FHC film #0183285 This Indenture made this 6th day of Sept Anno Domni one thousand Seven hundred and Ninty Six Between David Evans and Hannah his wife of the County of Clark and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Thomas Lee of the County of Madison and Commonwealth aforesaid of the Other part. Witnesseth that the said David Evans and Hannah his wife for and in Consideration of the Sum of current money of Kentucky to them in hand and the receipt whereof they do hereby Acknowledge and for themselves and their heirs doth freely clearly and absolutely _____ ______ and Confirm unto the aforesaid Thomas Lee and unto his heirs and assigns forever one Certain tract Dividend or parcel of land Containing by Survey fifty acres situate lying and being in Madison County on the Waters of Silver Creek and is Bounded as follows. To Wit, Beginning at a white walnut and Lyn Corner (?) to Andrew Huston in George Smith's line from thence North twenty degrees East with said Huston's line to a large beech tree on the bank of Taylor's fork from thence down Taylor's fork with its Meanders to a hickory and Sugartree Corner in Maclaines line on the bank of Taylor's fork with the said Maclaines line South twenty degrees West to three Sugar trees saplins in the aforesaid Smith's line and with his line to the Beginning with its appurtenances to him the said Thomas lee and to his heirs and assigns forever. To have and to hold the said fifty Acres of land be the same more or less and all and every of its rights members and appurtenances to him the said Thomas lee and unto his heirs and assigns forever and the said David Evans and Hannah his wife for themselves and their heirs do and shall and will warrant and by these presents forever defend the Title of the aforesaid fifty Acres of land and premises against the Claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever that shall or may hereafter claim the same unto the aforesaid Thomas Lee and unto his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof the said David Evans and Hannah his wife have hereunto set their hands and affixed their Seals the day and date first above written. Signed Sealed and Acknowledged ) David Evans (LS) in the presence of us ) Hannah Evans (LS) At a court of Quarter Sessions held for Madison County on Tuesday the 6th day of September 1796 This Indenture was Acknowledged by David Evans and Hannah his wife to be their act and Deed she being first privately examined on the Law Directs and relinquished her right of Dower therein and Ordered to be Recorded. Test Will Levine (?) CMG ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:17:54 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: Lee, 1795, Madison Co MARRIAGE William Lee and Mary Eoff Madison County, KY Courthouse Know all men by these presents that we William Lee and Isaac Eoff are held and firmly unto Isaac Shelby Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the just and full sum of fifty pounds of which paiment will and truly to be made to the said Governor or his successors we bind ourselves our heirs Exors and Admors firmly by these presents sealed with our seals. Dated this 13th day of January 1795. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had solemnized between the above bound William Lee and Mary Eoff both of Madison County if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force power and virtue. Signed sealed & Delvd) William Lee (seal) in presence of ) Isaac Eoff (seal) January 15th 1795 I celebrate the rights of Marriage between William Lee and Mary Eoff. Phil (?) H____nough ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:18:56 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: Lee, 1796, Madison Co MARRIAGE Drury Lee and Nancy Eoff Madison County, KY Courthouse Know all men by these presents that we Drury Lee and Thos Lee are held and firmly bound unto James Garrard Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the just and full sum of fifty pounds to which paiment well and truly to be made to the said Governor or his successors we bind ourselves our heirs Exors and Admors firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals and Dated this 16th day of Aug 1796. The Condition of the above obligation is Such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had Solemnized Between the above bound Drury Lee and Nancy Eoff both of Madison County if there be no Lawfull cause to obstruct the same then the above obligation to be void Otherwise to remain in full force Power and Virtue. Sign Seal and Deld ) Drewry Lee (seal) In presence of ) Thos Lee (seal) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:20:59 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: Lee, 1810, Madison Co MARRIAGE Matilda Lee and George Woolery Madison County, KY Courthouse Know all men by these presents that we George Woolery and Jonathan Todd are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the sum of Fifty pounds current money to which payment will and truly to be made to the said Cwealth we bind ourselves, our heirs excors and admors firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 9th day of October 1810. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas these is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound George Woolery and Matilda Lee both of the county of Madison. If there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue. Signed, sealed and Ack George X Woolery Jonathan Todd In presence of R. C. Holder D. B. October the 8th 1810 This may cirtify by whome it may concern that I approve of this intended marriage George Woolery my son and Methildy Lee. Each of Madison County. Laurance X Woolery Test Jonathan Todd Sworn to by Johnathan Todd R. C. Holden D. B. October the 8th 1810 This may certify by whome it may concern that I approve of the intended marriage George Woolery and Methildy Lee my daughter both of Madison County. Nancy X Burris Test Jonathan Kidwell Sworn to by Johnathan Kidwell as the law directs. Irvine D. C ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:22:27 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: Lee, 1796, Madison Co MARRIAGE Peter Lee and Peggy Eoff Madison County, KY Courthouse Know all men by these presents that we Peter Lee and Isaac Eoff are held and firmly bound unto James Garrard Esq Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the just and full sum of fifty pounds to which paiment will and truly to be made to the said Governor or his __________ we bind ourselves our heirs exors and admors firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 15th day of June 1796. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had solemnized between the above bound Peter Lee and Peggy Eoff and both of Madison County if these be no lawfull cause to obstruct the same then the above obligation to be void Otherwise to remain in full force power virtue. Signed Sealed & Del. Peter Lee (seal) Isaac Eoff (seal) In presence of __________________ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:23:52 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: Lee, 1806, Madison Co MARRIAGE Peter Lee and Cathy McGuire Madison County, KY Courthouse Know all men by these presents that we Peter lee and William McGuire are held and firmly bound unto ______ Garrard (?) Esq Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the just and full sum of fifty pounds current money to which paiment will and truly to be made to the said Governor or his Successors we bind ourselves our heirs excor and Admor firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated the 13th day of March 1806. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound Peter Lee and Caty McGuire both of Madison County if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then the above obligation to be void and therein to remain in full force _____ and virtue. Signed Seald & Deliv Peter Lee (Seal) William McGuire (Seal) In presence of ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:29:50 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: DEPOSITION: Lee, 1805, Bourbon Co Bourbon County Court Records Box 757 Thos. Young vs. Alexander Marshall Bill filed Nov. 1805 Archives Center Public Records Division Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives PO Box 537 Frankfort, Kentucky 40602 The deposition of Wm Hayden taken before me David Owen Junior a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Gallatin in pursuance of a _______________ this 5 (1?) day of July 1805 to be read in Evidence in a Suit in Chancery now Depending in the Mason Circuit wherein Alexander H. Marshall is Complainant and Thomas Young Deft this deponant being of full age deposeth and saith That in the year 1776 he in company with Willis Lee, Henry Lee, Richard Lee, Joseph Linsey, Wm Linsey, John Williams, Bartholemy Fitzgarald, Samuel Boggs and others went from Leestown in the month of Feb to the place now called and known by the name of Mays Lick then called by the Company a Deer Lick. We Incampt there the first night. In the morning we divided our Company into three and two of the Companys took a different rout. The three Lees, my self and two Negros continued at the Lick and thereabout for seven days and made a number of Improvements in the Neighbourhood where ever we found an appearance of a spring on (one?) up the Lick Branch about three Hundred yards and that was the Nearest to the Lick one in Cornelious Drake's field and one at a Large Spring called Hayden's big spring where John Shotwell's State House now stands which Improvements were alloted to me by the company which spring and improvements was called for in Wm Mays Entry of Settlement and I shewed (?) them with the Springs to John Mcar (?)(might be John MC or), Thomas Young Commissioners and Miles ____ Conaway Surveyor at the time of perpetuating (?) Testimony of Wm Mays settlement. Question by Thomas Young: Did you look round the Lick for a Spring? Answer: I Looked Round with attention and found none nearer than where we made the Improvement in Drakes field as above. Question: At (?) what time the Deer Lick you speak of took the name of Mays Lick and by whom? Answer: I never heard it called by the name of Mays Lick till some time after the entrys of May was made. I do not know by whom the Lick was named. I think Mr May never was there till some time after the entry was made. Question: Was there a Spring called May Spring at the Lick or near it? Answer: There was not any Spring called Mays Spring at that time nor none nearly the Lick than the Spring above named in Drakes field to my knowledge. Question: Did you ever travel the Road that crosses the north fork near the mouth of Lees Creek called the war Road or Middle Trace or did you Know that Road? Answer: I did not know nor did I know it at that time. Question: Was you acquainted with the War Road that corsed the north fork at the mouth of Mill Creek or did you hear of it that led from Lime Stone to the Lower Blue Lick? Answer: I never traveled the Road but heard of it I think as early as the year of 1780. And further this deponant saith not. William Haydon Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and date as above. David Owen Junior 19 Young ) Wm AD ) Hayden's ) depo Marshall Rec'd 2d Aug 1805 F. Taylor Clk ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:31:57 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: DEED: Lee, 1827, Madison Co Land Records Madison County, Kentucky Richard Lee Heirs/Stephen Walker Heirs Deed Book R 1825-1828 Pages 399-401 FHC Film # 0183291 This Indenture made and entered into this 15th day of February 1827 by and between Richard Apperson commissioner appointed by a decree of the Madison Circuit Court at the September term 1825 of said court in the suit in chancery pending in said court wherein Ebenezer Titus and Dolly his wife, Grisham Lee, Littleton West and Sally his wife, Thos. McGuire and Anna his wife, Noah Lee, Thomas Belsha and Betsy his wife, David Lee, Richard Lee, James Stevenson and Polly his wife, Thomas lee, Joel Todd and Nancy his wife, Hugh Cloyd and Peggy his wife, Irvine Lee, Hezekiah Wright and Dilly his wife, James Lee and Lucinda Lee, heirs of Richard lee decd are complainant and John Walker, William Williams and Sally his wife, Judy Walker, David Walker, Eliza Walker, Lavina Walker, Leanna Walker, Wade Walker and Stephen Walker, heirs of Stephen Walker decd are defendants of the one part and said heirs of Richd Lee of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Richd Apperson commissioner as aforesaid in obedience to the decree has this day granted, bargained and sold, alined, released and confirmed _____ does by these presents grant bargain, sell, alien, release and confirm ____ on behalf of the Defendants the heirs of Stephen Walker aforesaid unto the said heirs of Richard Lee and their heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel of land mentioned in said decree containing 307 acres on the waters of Paint Lick and Silver Creeks, being a part of 1232 ½ acres which Stephen Walker purchased of Mastin Clay and adjoining the lands of William Harvey Jr. and bounded as follows. Beginning at two white oaks on Wm Harvey's line a corner made for Joseph Strawhen's 150 acres, thence with Strawhen's line L. 330 poles to a chestnut and two black oaks and white oaks ______ marked pointers on a line of Stephen Walker's 32 ½ acres, thence with said Walker's line East _____ the Brush Fork of Silver Creed 153 poles to a white oak and dogwood thence north 330 poles crossing said Brush Fork and running with the dividing line to a stake, corner to William Harvey, thence with said Harvey's line west 153 poles to Beginning. To have and to hold the before described tract or parcel of land unto the said heirs of Richard Lee decd and their heirs and assigns forever, together with the premises and appurtenances thereunto belonging and the said heirs of Stephen Walker aforesaid doth covenant to and with the said heirs of Richard Lee that they the said heirs of Stephen Walker decd the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances unto the said heirs of Richd Lee and their heirs and assigns forever against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons wherever so far as _____ have or may hereafter descend to the said heirs of Stephen Walker decd from said Stephen Walkers estate, will warrant and forever defend. In Testimony whereof the said Richard Apperson commissioner as apd hath hereunto set his hand and seal this day and date above. Signed, Sealed and Ackd before Richard Apperson (seal) Commissioner Madison Circuit ___ I David Irvine Clerk of the Madison Circuit Court do certify that this deed from Richard Apperson as commissioner for and in behalf of the heirs of Stephen Walker decd to Richard Lee's heirs are acknowledged in open court on the 28th day of July 1827 by said Apperson to be his act and deed which deed was confirmed and ordered to be recorded, whereupon the same has been duly recorded in my office. Att. David Irvine Madison County _____ I David Irvine clerk of the court for the county aforsaid do certify that this deed was produced to me on the 17th day of May 1827 and the same together with the certificate thereon endorsed is truly recorded in my Office. Att. David Irvine ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:33:18 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: DEED: Lee, 1823, Madison Co Land Record Madison County, Kentucky Charles Lee Heirs Deed Book Q 1823-1825 Pages 79-80 FHC Film # 0183291 This Indenture made this 28 day of October AD 1823 between Edmund P. Lee, John H. Lee, Baldwin M. Lee and Richard H. Lee of Franklin County, Tennessee, heirs and legal representatives of Charles Lee decd' of the one part and Robert Burton of said County and State of the other Part. Witnesseth that the said Edmund P. Lee, John H. Lee, Baldwin M. Lee and Richard H. Lee for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars to them in hand _____ receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said Robert Burton and his heirs forever all the rights title and interest which they as four of the heirs of Charles Lee Decd have in and to a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in Madison County in the State of Kentucky on Big and Little Muddy Creek containing four thousand and ninety six acres more or less to which the heirs of Charles Lee claim title to one half. To have and to hold the said tract of land and appurtenances unto the said Robert Burton and his heirs forever. And the said Edmond, John, Baldwin, and Richard Lee covenant with the same Burton and his heirs that they _____warrant and defend the title to their interest __ said tract of land against the claims of themselves only and not against claims of any other person it being understood that their bargaining merely transfer their interest in said land _____ and if the said land is ____ they are not to be liable or ____ in any way to said Burton and said Burton is to be responsible for all expences in _____ said land as ____ _____ _____ has already deemed as that which shall hereafter accrud. In witness whereof the said Edmond P. Lee, John H. Lee, Baldwin M. Lee, and Richard H. Lee have hereunto set their hands ____ the date first written. Edmond P. Lee (seal) Baldwin M. Lee (seal) R. H. Lee (seal) John H. Lee (seal) State of Tennessee Franklin County This day Edmond P. Lee, Baldwin M. Lee, Richard H. Lee and John H. Lee heirs and representatives of Charles Lee Decd the persons in the foregoing deed mentioned and acknowledged the said Indenture of bargain and sale to be their act and deed before us John E. Pryor and John Daugherty, two of the _____ Justices of the peach for said County. Whereupon the same is ordered to be certified given under our hand and seals this 1st day of November 1823. __ C. Pryor (seal) Justice of the Peace John Daugherty, Justice of the Peace (seal) State of Tennessee I Edward Rukell (?), Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter sessions for Franklin County do hereby certify that John C. Pryor and John Daugherty whose names is signed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time they signed the same acting Justices of the peace for Franklin county duly commissioned and _____fied and that faith is and ought to be given to all their official acts as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at office this 1st day of November 1823. E. Rukell, Clk State of Tennessee Franklin County. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:34:38 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: DEED: Lee, 1817, Pulaski Co Land Transaction Pulaski County, Kentucky Richard Lee Deed Book 3 Page 262-263 30 Aug 1817 FHC Film #0804636 This Indenture made this 30th day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand and Eight hundred and Seventeen between Richard Lee of the County of Madison and State of Kentucky of the one part and Joel Hubble of State of Virginia and Washington County of the Other part Witnesseth that the said Richard Lee for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds to him in hand paid by the said Joel Hubbell the Receipt whereof he hath hereby acknowledged it hath granted bargained _____ and Confirmed unto the said Joel Hubbell one certain Tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and seventy acres on the ______ of Buck Creek, Pulaski County, and bounded as follows To Wit, Beginning at a black oak corner to Robert Gilliland, thence North Sixty nine west one hundred and Sixty Poles to black oak thence North thirty nine west one hundred poles to a white oak thence North Sixty East forty seven poles to a slake. Thence North forty one East ninety four poles to a ______ oak thence south fifty seven East ninety poles to Thomas McGuire's corner a forked black Oak. Thence with said McGuire's line South Sixteen East one hundred and Eighty four poles to Robert Gilliland's line thence with said Gilliland's line South seventy west twenty (seventy?) poles to the Beginning to have and to hold the aforesaid parcel of land with its appurtenances unto the said Joe B. Hubbell and his heirs forever and the said Richard Lee shall and will forever Warrant and Defend the aforesaid parcel of land with all the appurtenances from that of his claim and his heirs and assigns and from all persons forever unto the said Joel Hubbell his heirs or assigns to him or heirs only proper use and ____________. In Testimony whereof the said Richard Lee hereunto sets his hand _____ his seal the day and year above Written. In the presents off Richard X Lee (seal) Charles Lee Elizabeth X Lee (seal) William Hubbell The Commonwealth of Kentucky Pulaski County ___ I William Fox, Clerk to the County Court ________ for the county aforesaid Do hereby certify that this Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Richard Lee and Elizabeth Lee his wife to Joel Hubbell was ______ to most my Office as Clerk aforesaid on the 27th day of October 1817 which was proved to be the act and Deed of the said Richard Lee and Elizabeth Lee by the Oath of Charles Lee and William Hubbell. _______ _______ _______ and the Same hath been Duly Recorded in my Office. Teste William Fox Clk ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:38:40 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: DEED: Lee, 1812, Madison Co Land Transaction Peter Lee Madison County, Kentucky Deed Book I 1812-1814 Pages 45-48 FHC Film # 0183288 This Indenture made this fifth day of May in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand eight hundred and twelve between Elijah Hendron of the County of Madison and commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Peter Lee of the county and commonwealth aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Elijah Hernden for and in consideration of the sum of one Dollar to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he does hereby acknowledge & for the further consideration herein after expressed hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presence doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said Peter Lee his heirs and asigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey Fifty acres be (?) the same more or less situate lying and being in the county aforesaid by the waters of Silver Creek and bounded as follows, To wit, Beginning at two Sugar trees the northwest corner of George Smith's Survey of Eleven hundred acres on Taylor's fork from thence South twenty degrees west Smith's and Briant's line Eighty four poles to a white oak in solid lines from thence south seventy degrees East ninety six poles to two Lynn (?) trees and a Branch from thence north twenty degrees Eighty four poles to two Buckeye trees in Smith's line and with his line north Seventh six degrees west ninety six poles to the Beginning with its appurtenances to him the said Peter Lee to heirs and asigns forever to have and to hold the same Fifty acres of Land and all and every of its rights immunities or hereditaments thereto in any wise belonging to him the said Peter Lee and unto his heirs and asigns forever and the said Elijah Hendron for himself and his heirs and does and will warrant and forever defend the title of the aforesaid Fifty acres of Land with its appurtenances against the claim or claims of all and every person and persons whatsoever unto the said Peter Lee his heirs and asigns forever. Upon these express trusts and conditions nevertheless that whereas the said Elijah Hendron is indebted to the said Peter Lee in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty four Dollars current money of the commonwealth aforesaid for which the said Elijah Hendron has this day above written executed his note to the said Peter lee payable the first day of March next and whereas the said Peter Lee has agreed to enter Security for said Elijah Hendron in two notes to Loverow (?) Evans amounting together to the sum of twenty six dollars now if the said Elijah Hendron shall well and truly pay to the said Peter Lee the aforesaid sum of one hundred and Fifty four dollars on or before the first day of March next and shall well and truly pay to the aforesaid Lawerance Evans the amount of twenty six Dollars if the said Peter Lee shall Enter Security for the same, then and in that case this and every provision thereof to be said ___ of none (?) effect but on the contrary if the said Elijah Hendron should fail to pay to the said Peter Lee the aforesaid sum of one hundred fifty four dollars on or before the first day of March next or if he should fail to pay the aforesaid sum of twenty six dollars to Lawerance Evans so that the said Peter Lee should become liable thereupon then and in that case it shall be lawful for the said Peter Lee his heirs or representatives to expose to public the above described tract or parcel of Land of fifty acres to the highest bidder for ready money on the premises aforesaid having given thirty days given previous notice of said sale advertisement in some authorised newspaper in this commonwealth and also by advertisement for the aforesaid space of time put up in writing on the front door of the court house of the county aforesaid and out of the proceeds of said Sale to pay himself the said Peter Lee the aforesaid sum of one hundred and fifth four Dollars together with the interest which may then have accrued and to pay the aforesaid sum of twenty six dollars to the said Lawerance Evans if the said Hendron shall not have before that time paid the same together with the costs of sale and the said Peter Lee is hereby authorised and impowered after having sold the above described tract of Land of fifty acres agreeable to the terms ass to convey the same to the purchaser thereof by and in fee simple. In Testimony whereof of all and singular the premises aforesaid the said Elijah Hendren does hereunto set his hand and seal this day and year first above written. Elijah Hendren S.S. [L.L.?] State of Kentucky ) Set [?] Madison County ) I William Irvine clerk of the Court for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that this Deed of trust was produced to me on the 5th day of May 1812 which was acknowledge by Elijah Hendren to be his act and deed and the same has been duly Recorded in my office. Will Irvine ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:41:08 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: DEED: Lee, 1794, Madison Co Land Transaction Madison County, Kentucky Richard Lee Deed Book C 1793-1796 Pages 153-154 This Indenture made this first day of February in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety four Between Elihu Green of Madison County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Richard Lee of the County and State Aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Elihu Green for and In consideration of the Sum of Thirty pounds to him in hand paid the receipt thereof he doth hereby Acknowledge and himself therewith to be fully satisfied and paid, hath given granted Bargained and Sold and by these presents Doth give grant, bargain and Sell unto the said Richard Lee his heirs and Assigns forever all that Tract or parcel of Land Lying and being in Madison County containing one Hundred Acres be the same more or less. To Wit Beginning at two Beeches Edward Robert's Corner thence one Hundred and seventy four poles south to his corner at a red bud white Walnut and ____ _____ Another line of Roberts East one Hundred and Twelve poles to his Corner at two white walnuts and Elm on _____ branch, thence down said Branch to Boux Estills line to his Corner thence from Boud Estills corner up said Hill as far as is tilable Land thence with the said ridge leading down Silver Creek to Wm Mayes [?] line thence North with Mayes line until it forks the Lick Branch making unto Silver Creed, thence up said branch to the Beginning with all the appurtenances to Have and to Hold the said Tract or parcel of Land with its appurtenances unto the said Richard Lee his His Heirs and Assigns forever, and the said Elihu Green for himself his Heirs Egors and Admors doth warrant and forever Defend the said Tract or parcel of Land with all its appurtenances to the said Richard Lee his Heirs and Assigns forever Against all and Every person or persons whatever. In testimoney whereof I Have Hereunto Let my Hand and Seal the day and year first Above Written. Signed Sealed & Delivered ) Elihu Green [L. L?] In the presece of us ) John Knox ) the words Containing one Hundred Acres more or Less Thomas X (his mark( Lee ) being Intilined before Acknowledged Phil DiBidgely[?] ) At a Court of quarter Session held for Madison County on Tuesday the first day of April 1794. This Indenture was Acknowledge by Elihu Green a party Thereto to _____ said Deed and Ordered to be Recorded Teste Will Irvine ___ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:43:15 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: DEED: Lee, 1806, Madison Co Land Transaction Madison County, Kentucky Richard Lee Deed Book F 1805-1808 Pages 83-84 FHC Film #0183287 This Indenture made this third day of February in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and Six between Richard Lee of Madison and State of Kentucky of the one part and William Titus of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Richard Lee and Elizabeth his wife for and in the Consideration of the Sum of one thousand pound current money of the State aforesaid to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledged and I do hereby forever acquit and discharge the said William Titus his heirs ___ hath granted Bargained Sold Alined and confirmed and by these presents doth grant Bargain Sell alien and confirm unto the said William Titus his heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county aforesaid on the Waters of Taylor's Fork of Silver Creek and bounded as follows, to Wit Beginning at a hickory tree Standing in the line of George Smith thence South thirty Seven degrees East forty poles to a Sugar tree thence South forty five degrees East ninety four poles to a hickory and Sugar tree thence south twenty five degrees West forty poles to two Sugar trees, thence North Seventy degrees West one hundred and seven [?] poles to a hickory and Elm trees thence North twenty degrees East ninety four poles to the Beginning. To have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land together with all Improvements Water Courses, ______ and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises belonging or in any wise appertaining and the _____ _____ and _____ thereof and all the Estate Right title Interest property claim and demand of him the said Richard Lee and Elizabeth his wife of in and to the Same to have and hold the lands hereby _________ with all and Singular the premises and every part thereof with every ___ the appurtenances unto the said William Titus his heirs and assigns forever, To the only proper use and behoof of him the said William Titus his heirs and asigns forever and the said Richard Lee and Elizabeth his wife For themselves their heirs ___ doth covenant and promise and ______ to and with the said William Titus his heirs and asigns by these presents that the premises before mentioned now and are forever hereafter shall remain free of and from all forever and a _____ gifts grants bargains Sales _____ Rights and title of _____ Judgments executions titles troubly charges and Incumberancez whatsoever done or Suffered to be done by him the said Richard Lee and Elizabeth his wife and the said Richard Lee and Elizabeth his wife for themselves their heirs ___ and all and singular the premises hereby bargained and Sold with the appurtenances unto the said William Titus his heirs and asigns against themselves the said Richard Lee and Elizabeth his wife themselves ___ and all and every other person or persons whatsoever to the said William Titus his heirs and assigns doth [?] and will warrant and defend by these presents. In Witness whereof the said Richard Lee and Elizabeth Lee wife hath hereunto set their hands and affirmed themselves the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed & Delvd ) Richard X (his mark) Lee L.S. In presence of ) Elizabeth Lee L.S. The word Lee in the second line The word paid in the fourth line The words said in the _______ line The words shall in the _____line All Inter___ befor Signed ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998 09:45:27 -0700 From: jimcarp@oneworld.owt.com (Martina Carpenter) Subject: KFY: DEED: Lee, 1807, Madison Co Land Transaction Madison County, Kentucky Thomas Lee Deed Book F 1805-1808 Pages 381-382 FHC Film #0183287 This Indenture made this seventeenth day of January Eighteen hundred and Seven between Thomas Lee of Madison County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Ebinezer Titus of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Thomas Lee for and in consideration of the Sum of Seventy pounds ten shillings lawful money of the State aforesaid to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Ebenezar Titus his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Madison on the waters of Silver Creek and bounded as follows to wit. Beginning at a beech tree on the side of a hill thence South twenty five poles to a white walnut thence North 70 Degrees East 54 poles to a hickory and sugar tree thence South 83 degrees East 58 poles to a double black walnut tree and a small elm on the line of George Smith Survey of 1000 acres thence with said Smith's line North 20 Degrees East 48 [?] poles to a sugar tree the north west corner of said Smith's line thence North 80 degrees West 160 poles to an elm on a Small [?] branch thence down the branch with the meander to a white walnut tree thence South 80 degrees East 5 poles to the Beginning containing 65 acres of land with the appurtenances and premises above mentioned and every part thereof, To Have and to Hold the said tract of land and premises with appurtenances unto the said Ebenezar Titus his heirs and asigns forever and the said Thomas Lee for himself his heirs and asigns the said Tract of land and premises above mentioned against himself his heirs asigns and administrators and against all and every other person or persons whatsoever unto the said Ebenezar Titus his heirs and asigns forever shall and will warrant and forever defend the said land and premises above mentioned. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed & Delivered ) Thomas X (his mark) Lee L.S. In the presence of us ) A Table of Inter______ The word seventy five is ____ line the word forever in the 37th line intertined before Signed State of Kentucky ) And ) Set Madison County ) I do hereby certify that this indenture was produced to me as Clerk to the County Court aforesaid on the 6th day of April 1807 which was acknowledged by Thomas Lee to be his act and Deed and the same has been duly Recorded in my office. Atteste Will Irvine ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #478 ********************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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