ky-footsteps-digest Wednesday, August 25 1999 Volume 01 : Number 538 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:19:12 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY:LAND: ROSS, John/ EASLEY, Woodson G, 1831, Shelby Co I know of no connection between this Ross and my family. Perhaps it will help someone. Lena _____ Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1831 Land Record--Shelby County, Kentucky Deed Book Z pg. 96 B W G Easley To Deed John Ross This Indenture made this 18th day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty one Between W. G Easley of Shelby County and State of Kentucky of the one part and John Ross of the said County and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Woodson G Easley for and in consideration of the Sum of Eight Dollars in hand paid To the Said W. G. Easley the receipt Whereof Whereby acknowledged have granted Bargained and Sold and by these presents do Sell and Convey to the Said John Ross a certain tract or parcel of land Containing one hundred acres lying and being in the County of Shelby in the waters of Benson Creek to be the Same more or less Bounded as follows to wit Beginning At two beeches corner to A Thel Thence with his line north 1011 poles to a blue ash and hickory in Bluefords line with the Same East 136 poles to a Buckeye Beech and white oak in what is called the Branch thence S 34 1/2 West 77 1/2 poles to a beech thence S19 West 12 poles to three beeches near C__hers Corner thence with his line N72 W 100 poles to an elm walnut and ash thence N 45 E 58 poles to the beginning the land conveyed was _____ and surveyed in the means of Said Easley To Have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to him the Said John Ross and his heirs forever against the claims of the Said Woodson[?] G. Easley and his heirs forever and against the claim of all persons claiming by through is under him But not against the claim of any other persons whatever is being directly understood that the Said W. G. Easley conveyed his Interest only to Said land and is not to be responsible for the bill in any Event Whatever In February whereof the Said W. G. Easley have hereunto Set his hand and affixed his Seal the day and year aforesaid. Woodson G. Easley Commonwealth of Kentucky Shelby County Sct I James S. Whitaker clerk of the County Court for the county aforesaid do Certify that this deed from Woodson G. Easley To John Ross was this day produced to me in my office and adknowledged by the said Woodson G. Easley to be his act and deed Whereupon Said deed together with this Certidicate hath been duly Recorded in my office. Given under my hand this 18th day of July 1831. Att James S. Whitaker Clerk Shelby County Court ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:20:38 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: BILL of SALE: ROSS, James P/ MILLER, Elijah, 1831, Shelby Co I know of no connection between this Ross and my Ross family. Perhaps this will help someone. Lena Shelby Co., Ky Court Record Elijah J Miller 1831 To {} Bill ofsale James P. Ross Chattles 1831 C. O. April 12th A _ Clk Record Book Z Page 45 Ja S Whitaker Csc Ross and Miller to pay fees not dso I Elijah J. Miller of Shelby County and State of Kentucky for the Consideration thereafter mentioned do hereby sell and convey to James D: Ross of the County and State of aforesaid The following personal property now in my possession (to wit) three beds & furniture one folding leaf table one cupboard and furniture one clock & case, one sugar chest, six windsor chairs, six heads of cattle, (to wit) three milck cows and three heffers, and one bay mare, eighteen head of sheep, twents five head of hoggs, three plows, three ____, one cross cut saw, and one hand saw, one team, two kettles, two ovens, one pot, one rifle, and one shot gun, one waggan, three park gears, To have and to hold sd property to him the sd Ross and his heirs for ever against the Claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever....Upon the condition however, that whereas the sd Ross holds a note on me for three hundred and fifty dollars assigned to him by Michael ______ the note dated the fifth day of August 1820 and due two months after date Now whenever I discharge sd note with interest then this instrument is to be void else to remain in full force and virtue it being understood that this instrument shall operate as a mortgage to secure the payment of sd debt to sd Ross given under my hand and seal this eighteenth of March 1831. Elijah J Miller Commonwealth of Kentucky Shelby Count Sct I James S. Whitaker clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do Certify that this Mort from Elijah J. Miller To James P. Ross was this day produced To me in my office And Acknd By the said Elijah J. Miller To Be his act an Deed Whereupon said mort together With this Certificate has Been duly Recorded In my office Given under my hand this 12 day of April 1831. Ja S. Whitaker SCC ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:22:03 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: LAND RECORD: ROSS to THRELKELD, 1857, Shelby Co. This is apparently the land record of the two brothers when they sold all their land and went to Iowa. Lena Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1857 Land Record--Shelby County, Kentucky Deed Book U-2 pg. 488 [Ross to Threlkeld] This Indenture made this 30th day of October 1857 between L. T Ross of the one part and William A. Threlkeld of the other part both of the County of Shelby and State of Kentucky witnesseth that whereas the said L. T. Ross together with his Sanford V. Ross are indebited by note to said Threlkeld in the sum of Three Thousand two hundred and twnty seven dollars and thirty cents dated the first day of March 1855 and due one day thereafter no part of which has been paid and where as the aid L. T. Ross in conjunction with his brother the said Sanford V. Ross (who has executed a deed of mortgage of ___ date herewith upon certain lands in Shelby County owned by him for the like purpose) are desirious of securing to the said Threlkeld the payment of the said note together with whatever of interest has and may accure then on Therefere this Indenture witnesseth That the said L. T. Ross for and inconsideration of the premise afore stated as well as of one dollar _ in hand paid the recept whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents does grant bargain sell and convery unto the said Wm A. Threlkeld his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate and being in the county of Shelby on the waters of Beech creek and conveyed by one Jacob Watts to the said L. T. Ross and bounded as follows to wit Begining at a stake in a small draw corner to William Corbin S 70 E33 poles to a branch Thence down said branch S 25 W 41 1/2 Poles to two beeches corner to S. V. Ross line Thence with said line S 67 1/2 E23 poles to two beeches on a branch Thence up the same N 73 1/2 E25 1/2 poles Thence N 81 E26 poles to two beeches corner in Shouses line Thence with said line N 27 1/2 E 149 1/2 poles to a beech and small oak corner to Taylor Thence S 28 W 81 poles to a stake corner in Taylors line Thence N 71 W 22 poles to a stake S 38 W 30 poles to a stone corner to Corbin Then a S24 W 30 1/2 poles to the Beginning containing Eighty two acres [insert] one quarter and thrity poles [end of insert] be the same more or less together with all and singular the appuntenances thereever to belonging or in any wise appertaining To have and to hold the land hereby conveyed with the appentunances unto the said Threlkeld his heirs and assigns forever And the said L T Ross for himself his heirs executers a aministraters the aforesaid tract of land and appurtenances unto the said William A. Threlkeld his heir or assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever doth and will forever warrant and defend by these persents The condition however of the above Indenture is this that if the said note above mentioned due the said Threlkeld shall be well and truly paid off to him the said Threlkeld his heirs executed or administrates or assigns together with whatofever interest that may have accured therein there in that case the Indenture is to be null an void otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue. I witness whereof the said L T Ross hath therewith set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written L T Ross Kentucky Shelby County &Ct I H. A Chinn Clerk of the County Court of the County of ssa certify that this deed of Mortgage from L T Ross to W A Threlkeld was this day produced to me in my office and acknowledged by said L T Ross to be his act and deed whereupon said deed and this certificate is admitted to record in my office. Given under my hand this 2nd day of Mr 1857 at 30 minutes past 8 o’clock. Ate. H A Chinn Clerk - - - - - - - - This Indenture made this 30th day of October 1857 between Sanford V Ross of the one part and William A. Threlkeld of the other part both of the County of Shelby and State of Kentucky witnesseth That whereas the said Sanford V Ross together with L T Ross are indebted by note to the said Threlkeld in the sum of Three Thousand two hundred and twenty seven dollars and thrity cents dated the first day of March 1855 and due one day after date no part of which has been paid and whereas the said Sanford V Ross in conjuinction with his brother L T Ross (who has executed a deed of Mortgage of even date herwith upon a certain tract of land own by him in Shelby County for the like purpose) are desirous of securing to said Threlkeld the payment of the said note together with the whatever of interest has and may accure thereon Therefore this Indenture Witnesseth That the said Sandford V Ross for and in consideration of the premises above recited as well as of one dollar in hand paid the receipt whereof hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presnets does grant bargain and convey unto the Wm A Threlkeld his heirs and assigns all those tracts or parals of land situate and being in the County of Shelby on the waters of Beech creek and conveyed by Isaac Brumly his wife to the said Ross by deed being dated the 27th day of August 1849 Recorded in Book O 2 page 82 in the Shelby County court-clerk office and Bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at a stone corner to Daniel Brumley in said Ross line and running to a southerly direction with said Daniel Brumley line to a corner in Beech creek corner to said Brumly in the line of John W Campbell heirs Thence a Easterdly with said heirs line to a small red oak corner to said Ross in said heirs line Thence with said Ross s ___ line in a Northerly direction to a stone corner to said Ross in Corbins line Thence Westerly with said Ross s line to the Beginning containing minteen acres and one quarter be the same more or less one other tract or parcel of land conveyed by Albert Saunders and wife to the said Ross by deed bearing date the 8th day of August 1848 recorded in the Shelby County court-clerk office in Book 2 No 2 page 86 and bounded as follows (to wit- Beginning at a white walnut and ash stump corner to Isaac Brumley in E ary Williams and Thence with the same N 33 1/4 E 86 poles to a stone corner to said Williams Thence S 69 E 61 poles to a stone corner to John Taylor Thence with a line of the same S 30 W 84 poles to a stone corner to William Corbin Thence N 69 W 66 poles to the Beginning containing thirty three acres and one half of an acre be the same more or less one other tract or parcel of land situate and being in said county of Shelby in the waters of Beech creek conveyed by Isaac Brumley and wife to said Ross by deed bearing date the fifth day of August 1853 and recorded in the Shelby County court-clerk office in book R No 2 page 500 and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at a stone in Williams line S 25 W 41 poles to a stake Thence N 60 1/2 W 29 poles to a stake Thence S 211 W 80 poles to a stake Thence N 88 E 49 poles to a stake in Scotts line Thence with the same 44 1/2 poles to a beech stump on a branch corner to S Ross Thence with said Ross s original line N_32 poles to a stake corner to said Ross Thence N 8 E 93 poles to a dogwood and cedar Thence N 73 W 18 poles to a walnut and ash stump in Wm Williams line thence s 39 W 36 1/4 poles to a stone corner to Wm Williams Thence N 41 W 11 poles to the Beginning containing fifty acres one quarter and 28 poles be the same more or less and also a fourth tract of parcel of alnd situate and being on beech creek in the County afsd conveyed to said Ross by Arthur Busey by deed recorded in the Shelby county court-clerks office and bounded as follows to sit Begining at two beeches and branch corner to F G Scott Thence with the meanders of said branch S 81 W 60 poles Thence S 71 W 39 1/2 poles Thence S44 1/4 W 32 poles Thence N 2 3/4 W 20 poles to a small oak on said branch corner to Isaac Brumley Thence with his line N 31 E 94 poles to a s tone in a branch Thence S 63 E 102 poles to the Beginning containing thirty acres be the same more or less together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise oppertaining To have and th hold the lands hereby conveyed with the appurtenances unto the said Wm A Threlkeld his heirs and assigns forever and the said Sanford V Ross for himself his heirs Executors and administrates the afsd tract of land and appurtenances unto the said William A Threlkeld his heirs or assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever doth and will forever warrant and defend by these presents It is understood however between the parties hereto that our of the above four tracts of land conveyed by the deed there is excepted above 41 acres of land heretofore sold by the said Ross off the main part of the same to one Frank Shouse The condition however of the above Indenture this is that of the said note above mentioned due to the said Threlkeld shall be well and truly paid off to him the said Threlkeld his heirs executers administraters or assigns together with whatever of interest that may have accrued thereon there and in that case this Indenture is to be null and void otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue In witness whereof the said Sanford V Ross hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. S V Ross Kentucky Shelby County Ct I H A Chinn clerk of the County Court for the County of sd certify that this deed from S V Ross to W A Threlkeld was this day produced to me in my office and acknowledged by said S V Ross to be his act and deed Whereupon said deed and this certificate is admitted to record in my office Given under my hand this 2nd day of Nov 1857 Att H A Chinn Clerk ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:23:15 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: LAND RECORD: ROSS, John/MONTGOMERY, Samuel/BUFORD/EASLEY, 1837, Shelby Co I know of no connection between my Ross family and this John Ross. Perhaps this will help someone and I would be most happy to hear from you. Lena Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1837 Land Record--Shelby County, Kentucky Book E-2 pg. 76 Notation in margin: Ross to Deed Montgomery This Indenture made this 17 day of may 1837 between John Ross of the One part and Samuel S. Montgomery of the Other part all of Shelby County Kentucky witnesseth that the Said Ross in Consideration of the sum of $300 to him in hand paid hath bargained and sold and doth by these presents bargain Sell and Convey to Said Montgomery and his heirs forever track of Land in Shelby County On the waters of Benson Creek and which is there bounded beginning at 2 Beeches Corner to a stake[?] thence with his line N 104? Poles to a blue ash and hickory in Bufords line thence with the Same E136 Poles to a buckeye beech and white Oak on what is Called the buck branch thence S 34 1/2 W 77 1/2 Poles to _ ___ _____ thence S 17 W121 Poles to 3 beeches near _____ Canes thence with his Line N72 W100 Poles to an elm Walnut and Ash thence N 95 E 58 poles to the beginning Containing 100 acres To have and To hold the Said land to him the Said Montgomery and his heirs forever and the Said Ross Covenants that he will warant and defend the ____ possessions of said land to the Said Montgomery and is heirs forever against all persons Claiming _____ the Said Ross who Claim ____ W. E. Easley ____ against no other Claims whatever In witness whereof I hereto set my name and affixed my Seal the date above written. John Ross State of Kentucky Shelby County Cct I James S. Whitaker clerk of the County Court for Said County do Certify that the deed from John Ross to Saml S. Mongtomery was produced to me and acknowledged by the Said Ross to be his act and deed whereupon Said deed and this Certificate was recorded in my office Given under my hand this 17 day of May 1837. James A. Whitaker, Clk ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:24:26 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: LAND RECORD: ROSS to SHOUSE, 1857 Shelby Co S. V. ROSS and L. T. ROSS are my GG Grandfathers. Lena Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1857 Land Record--Shelby County, Kentucky Book W-2 pg. 51 Notation in margin: Ross & wife to Deed Shouse This indenture made this 4th day of June One thousand Eight Hundred and fifty seven between S. V. Ross and Mary Ross his wife of the County of Shelby and State of Kentucky of the first and F. M. Shouse of the County of Shelby and State aforesaid of the second part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of Two hundred and Seventy Three 33/100 Dollars to be paid 25 December 1857 and the Sum of Two Hundred and Seventy Three 33/100 Dollars to be paid the 25th day of December 1858 and the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Three 33/100 Dollars to be paid on the 25th day of December 1859 the party of the first part do Bargain and Convey confirm Release and Grant To the party of the second part and his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of Land situate Lying and being in the County and State aforesaid on the Waters of Beech Creek and thus Bounded Beginning at a Stone in the Center of a Branch Corner to Ross’s line thence N71 W114 poles to a Stake thence N39 W14 poles to a Stone Corner to Shouse thence N39 #36 poles to a White Walnut and ash Stump thence N 33 1/2 E85 poles to a Stone Corner to J. D. Williams thence S 69 1/269 1/2 #60 poles to a Stone Corner to H. S. Hammond thence S 27 1/4 W 6 poles to an Oak and Walnut bush Corner to Hammond thence N 71 1/2 E 11 1/2 poles to a Stone Corner to L. T. Ross thence S 33 W 27 poles To a Stake Corner in Corbins line thence N69 W 10 poles to a Stone Corner to Corbin Thence S31 3/4 W60 poles to a Stone Corner to Ross in Corbins line Thence N32 W 13 3/4 poles Thence N71 W45 poles to a White Walnut and Ash Stump Corner in Shouses line Thence S5 W42 poles to Beginning Containing Forty One Acres. Together with all the rights Privaliges and appurtenances thereto belonging and the party of the first part Covenant that they Will Warrant and forever defend the property hereby conveyed To have and To Hold the property hereby Conveyed to the party of The second part and his heirs and assigns forever against the Claims of all persons Whomsoever In Testimony Whereof the party of the first part hereto set their hands and seals the day and years first above mentioned. S. V. Ross Mary Ross Pg. 52 Kentucky Shelby County &Ct I John T Ballard Clerk of the County Court for the County afsd Certify that this deed from S. V. Ross and Mary His wife To F. M. Shouse was on the 4th day of July 1857 produced to my predecessor or his deputy in office and acknowledged by sd S V Shouse to be his act and deed as appears from an endorsement made thereon in his words and figures 1859 July 4th A_ and on the 15th day of December 1859 said deed was acknowledged by Named Shouse to be his act and deed. Whereupon said deed and this Certificate both been duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the date last afsd Att John T. Ballard, clerk Shelby County Court ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:25:38 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: LAND RECORD: ROSS, Lewis Thurman & Sarah/ SAMPSON, John, 1860/61, Shelby Co Lewis Thurman Ross is my GG Grandfather. Lena Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1860/1861 Land Record--Shelby County Kentucky Bk W2 pg 559 L. T. Ross to J. J. Sampson This Indenture made and entered into this 21st day of January One thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty by and between L. Thurman Ross of the County of Shelby and State of Ky of the one Part and John J. Sampson of the County of Spencer and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that for and in Consideration of the Sum of Eight one dollars and 25 cents Cash in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. The Said L Thurman Ross hath this day granted bargained and Sold and doth by these presents grant bargain sell and Convey unto John J. Sampson his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Shelby and State aforesaid on the waters of Big beech Creek and bounded as follows. SS Beginning at a Stone thence N69 1/2 W26 poles to a stake Then S 32 poles W26 1/2 poles to a Stake Thence S68 E22 poles to a Stake thence N 38 E. 28 poles to the beginning Containing Four acres and 10 poles be the Same more or less to him the Said John J. Sampson To Have and to Hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise pertaining thereto and the Said L. Thurman Ross together with Sarah Ross his wife who relinquishes her right in and to Said Land bind themselves to warrant and defend Said tract of land to him the Said John J. Sampson against the Claim or Claims of themselves or theirs or any person Claiming in through or by them or in any other way whatsoever. In Testimony Whereof they have hereunto Set their hands and affixed their Seals this day and date first above written Lewis T. Ross Sarah Ross Kentucky Shelby County &Ct I John T Ballard Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that the within deed from L. Thurman Ross and Sarah Ross his wife to John J. Sampson was on the 25th day of Jany. 1860 produced to me in my office and acknowledged by Said L Thurman Ross and Sarah his wife to be their act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And on the 4th day of February 1861[?] the __ tax being paid Said deed together with his Certificate were duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand the date last aforesaid. John T. Ballard, Clerk Shelby County Court ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:26:57 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: LAND RECORD: BRUMLEY to ROSS, 1853, Shelby Co Sandford V Ross is my GG Grandfather. Lena Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1853 Land Record--Shelby County Kentucky Bk R pg. 500 Brumley to Ross This Indenture made entered into fifth day August Eighteen Hundred and fifty three by and between Isaac Brumley of the one part of the County of Anderson and State of Kentucky and Sandford V. Ross of the County of Shelby of other part Witnesseth that the Said Isaac Brumley for and in consideration of the sum of seven Hundred and Six Dollars and twenty five cents cash to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath this day bargained and Sold and doth by these presents bargain sell and Convey onto the Said Sanford V. Ross to his heirs and assigned forever a certain tract or parcel of land in the County and Sate aforesaid on the waters of Beach Creek and bounded as follows: To wit Beginning at a stone in Williams line S 25 W 41 poles to a stake thence N 60 1/2 W29 poles to a stake. Thence S 20 W 80 poles to a Stake Thence N88 E49 poles to a stake in Mrs. Scots line thence with the same 44 1/2 poles to a beech stump on a branch corner to S Ross Thence with S Ross s original line N32 poles to a Stake corner to S Ross Thence N 8 E 93 poles to a dogwood and cedar thence N 73 W 18 poles to a Walnut and Ash Stump in MrS. Williams line Thence S 39 W31 1/4 poles to a stone corner to Mrs. Williams Thence N41 W 11 poles to the beginning Containing Fifty acres one quarter and 28 poles to him the Said Ross to have and to Hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise pertaining Thereto and the I Brumley together with Catharine Brumley his wife who relinquishes her right in and to Said land bind themselves and heirs to warrant and defend Said tract of land to him the Said Ross against the claim or claims of themselves or heirs or any person claiming in through or by them or in any other way whatever. In testimony whereof they have hereunto set their hands and affixed their Seals This day and date first mentioned. Isaac Brumley Catharine Brumley Kentucky Shelby Count &Ct I Hector A. Chinn Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that this deed from Isaac Brumley and Catharine Brumley his wife to Sandford V. Ross was This day produced to me in my office and acknowledged by the Said Isaac Brumley and Catharine Brumley to be their act and deed. Whereupon Said deed and this Certificate hath been duly recorded in my office. Given under my hand this 8th day of August 1853. Hector A. Chinn Shelby County Court ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:29:28 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: LAND RECORD: WATTS to ROSS, 1833, Shelby Co. LEWIS T. ROSS IS MY GG GRANDFATHER; WM CORBIN MY GGG GRANDFATHER. LENA Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1833 Land Record--Shelby County Kentucky Bk S-2 pg. 116 Watts to Ross This Indenture made this 22 day of Oct in the year 1833 between Jacob Watts of the one part and Lewis T. Ross of the other part both of the County of Shelby and the Commonwealth of Kentucky Whereforth that the said Jacob Watts for and in Consideration of Six hundred and fifty dollars and fifty cents to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and conveyed and by these demands doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Lewis T. Ross to his heirs and assigned that tract or parcel of land situate and being in the county of Shelby on the waters of Beech and Benson creeks and Bounded as follows To wit Beginning at a stake on a small draw corner to Wm Corbin S 70 E 33 poles to a branch Thence with said branch S25 W4 1/2 poles to 2 beeches corner in S V Ross line Thence with said line S67 1/2 E23 to 2 breechs on a branch Thence up the same N73 1/2 E25 1/2 poles Thence N81 E26 poles to a beeches corner in Shouses line Thence with said line N27 E149 poles to a beech and small oak ___ corner to Taylor S28 W80 poles to a stake corner on Taylor line thence a N71 W 22 poles is a stake S38 W30 poles is a stone corner to Corbin thence S24 W30 to the beginning containing eighty two acres 1 qt 30 poles be the Same more or less together all and singular the appurtenances thereto belonging to have and to Hold the land hereby conveyed unto the L Ross his heirs and assigns forever and the said Watts for himself his heirs Executers and administrates the aforesaid tract of land unto the said Ross his heirs or assigns against the claims or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever doth and warrant forever consent and defend by these presents. In Witnessth whereof the Said Watts hath hereunto set his hand and Seal this day and date first written Jacob Watts Kentucky Shelby County Court I Hector A. Chinn clerk of the County court for the County aforesaid certify that this deed from Jacob Watts and Lewis T. Ross sworn the 16 day of November 1853 produced to me in my office and acknowledged by Jacob Walls to be his act and deed. And the tax being paid on the 13 day of February 1854 said deed and This Certificate hath been duly received in my office. Given under my hand the date last aforesaid, Hector A. Chinn, Clk Shelby County Court ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 00:30:32 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: LAND RECORD: SANDERS to ROSS, 1848, Shelby Co Sanford Ross is my GG Grandfather....William Corbin my GGG grandfather. Lena Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1848 Land Record--Shelby Co., Kentucky Book Q-2 Page 86A Notation in margin: Sanders to Ross This Indenture made and entered into this 8th day of June 1848 between Albert Sanders and Iemima his wife of the County of Shelby and State of Kentucky of the one part and Sanford V. Ross of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of Seventy dollars to them in hand / paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged had granted bargained and sold and by these Consents do Sell and Convey to the Said Sanford V. Ross and his heirs all of that tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County and State aforesaid on the Waters of beech creek and connected as follows namely Beginning at a White walnut and ash Stump corner to Isaac Brumly in C(?)ary Williams line thence with the same W33, E86 Poles to a Stone corner to Said Williams thence S 60, E61 poles to stone corner to John Taylor thence with a line of the same ?30 W84/poles to a stone corner to William Corban thence W69 W66 poles to the Beginning Containing thirty acres and one half of an acre be the same more or less To have and to hold to him the said Sanford V. Ross his heirs & _ forever all and singular the appurtenances, thereunto belonging and the Said Albert Saunders and Iemina his wife do by there presents bind themselves their heirs & c. to warrant and defend the title of the Said tract of land, to him the Said Sanford V. Ross and his heirs against the Claim or Claims of all persons Whosoever And the Said Iemima doth by these presents relinguish all of her right of dower in and to the above named and described tract of land. In testimony Whereof the Said Albert & Iemima Saunders, have hereunto Set their hands and affixed their Seals the day and year first mentioned. A Sanders Iemima Sanders State of Kentucky, Shelby County &Ct I Hector A Chinn clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid Certify that this deed from Albert Sanders and Iemima his wife to Sanford V. Ross were produced to my ______ in office or his deputy on the 8th day of August 1848 and acknowledged by the said Albert Sanders to be his act & deed as appears from an endorsement thereon in the hand Writing of my _____ _____ or his deputy in these words “1848 C O August 8th A by Sanders” and on the 2nd day of September 1851 the Said Iemima being examined by me privately and a part from her Said husband declared that She did freely and Willingly Seal and deliver Said Writing and Wishes not to retract it And acknowledged Said Writing again Shown and Explained to her to be her act of deed, and Consented that the Same May be recorded. Whereupon Said deed and this certificate was recorded in my office Given under my hand the date last mentioned Hector A. Chinn Clk Shelby County Court ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 09:11:39 -0500 From: Bill and Nancy Moore Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: Mordecai Moore & Betsy Waters, 1803, Lincoln Co, KY ..Know all men by these presents that we Mordecai Moore and Samuel Waters are held and firmly bound unto James Garrard Governor of Kentucky in the sum of Fifty Pounds current money for the payment of which we bind Ourselves, our heirs, &c jointly and singly, firmly. These presents sealed with our seal added this 20th day of June, 1803. The lean chosen of the above Obligation is such that wheras the above bound Mordecai Moore is about to intermarry with Betsy Waters and for which a license has isued. Now in case there is no lawful cause to obstruct said marriage then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force doctrine in law. Test Mordacai Moore (X) Tho Montgomery Betsy Waters ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 22:50:04 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: ROSS to GEE, 1836, Shelby Co The Sanford V Ross who signed as witness on this record is my GG grandfather--however I do not know how Jeffree Ross or John Ross are connected to him. Any information would be most appreciated. Lena Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1836 Written at top by person who copied document: 1836, Book 4, p. 384 - -------- Aug 2, 1836 No. 384 J. W. Ross Marriage License Elizabeth Gee 1836 Top of page--on back of above This is to certify that _[text not on copy] Jeffree W. Ross getting license to marry. Signed: Sanford V. Ross John Ross (his mark) This certificate was proven to be act and deed of John Ross by the Oath of Sanford V. Ross this 2nd day of August 1836. JS Whitaker Jesse Gee states upon his Oath that he is acquainted with Elizabeth Gee for whom a license is requested to intermarry with Jeffrey W. Ross and that he truly believes said Elizabeth is 21 years of age. Given under my hand this 2nd day of August 1836. Ja. S. Whitaker, CSCC No. 384 We, the undersigned, are jointly and severally held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the sum of L50, to be made and levid of our respective goods, chattels, lands and tenements, and for the use of the Commonwealth--upon the condition that there is no lawful cause to obstruct the marriage of Jeffrey W. Ross and Elizabeth Gee Given under our hands and seals this 2nd day of August 1836. Jeffry W. Ross (his mark) ______ Gee State of Kentucky, Shelby County Jeffrey W. Ross having entered into bond, with security, in the penalty of L50: this license is granted him to intermarry with Elizabeth Gee, daughter of Richard Gee, deceased. And any Minister, legally authorised, may celebrate the rites of matrimony between the said Jeffrey W. Ross and Elizabeth Gee. Given under my hand, as clerk, this 2nd day of August 1836. Ja Whitaker, CSCC [This part of the form is not completed] On the (blank) day of (blank) I did celebrate the rites of matrimony between the above named (blank) Given under my hand this (blank) day of (blank) Returned to my office, as Clerk of the Shelby County Court, on the (blank) day of (blank) and recorded by (blank). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 22:56:01 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: ROSS to HALEY, 1877, Shelby Co Virgil Ross is my GG uncle: Son of Santford V Ross [Sanford V. Ross) Name: Virgil E. ROSS Birth: 19 Mar 1854 Shelby Co., KY Death: 29 Mar 1929 Polk Twp. Wapello Co. IA Burial: Brooks Cem, Ottumwa, Iowa Father: Santford Vardamon ROSS (1818-1901) Mother: Mary BROOKS (1820-1899) Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY 1877 Written at top by person who copied document: Book 11, 1877. No. 112 Marriage Bond. The Commonwealth of Kentucky Be it known, that we, Virgil E. Ross as principal, and W. H. Blanton as surety, are jointly and severally bound to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the sum of One Hundred Dollars. The Condition of this Bond is as follows: That, whereas Marriage is intended to be solemnized between the above bound Virgil E. Ross and Susan A. Haley Now, if there is no lawful cause to destruct said Marriage, this Bond shall be void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Dated at Shelbyville Shelby County, this 2nd day of April 1877. Signed: Virgil E. Ross and W. H. Blanton Attest: John F. Davis Clerk of Shelby County Court Reverse side: Male. 1. Date of Marriage--April 5th 1877 2. Name of Groom--Virgil E. Ross 3. Residence of Groom--Shelby Co., Ky 4. Age of Groom--23 years old 5. Number of Marriage of Groom--first 6. Occupation--Farmer 7. Birthplace of Groom--Shelby Co., Ky 8. Birthplace of Groom’s Father--Shelby Co., Ky 9. Birthplace of Groom’s Mother--Shelby Co., Ky Female. 10. Name of Bride--Susan Alice Haley 11. Residence of Bride--Shelby Co., Ky 12. Age of Bride--22 years 13. Number of Marriage of Bride--first 14. Birthplace of Bride--Shelby Co. Ky 15. Birthplace of Bride’s Father--(blank) 16. Birthplace of Bride’s Mother--(blank) 17. Remarks--(blank) N. B.--At Nos 5 and 13 state whether first, second, etc. Marriage of each or either party. To be married at J. W. Turners on the 5th day of April 1877. I certify that the above is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand this 2nd day of April 1877. Virgil E. Ross Attest: John F. Davis, Clk SCC Marriage Certificate. This is to certify, that on the 5th day of April 1877 the Rites of Matrimony were legally solemnized by me between Virgil E. Ross and Susan A. Haley at John Turners in the County of Shelby in the presence of John M Satterwhight and Wm E. Cook. Signed Jerome[?] T. Sampson ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 22:58:52 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: ROSS to ROGERS, 1855, Shelby Co I know of no connection between this couple and my ROSS family. Would love to hear if anyone connects. Lena Shelby County Clerk’s Office, Shelby Co., KY Written at top by person who copied document: M Bk S- p. 2387-(Orig.)-BOND--1855 No. 2387 Aug 24, 1855 Marriage License Joseph L. Ross and Mahala Jane Rogers We, the undersigned, are jointly and severally held and firmly bound unto the Commonweath of Kentucky, in the sum of $100, to be made and levied of our respective goods, chattels, lands and tenements, and for the use of the Commonwealth--upon the condition that there is no lawful cause to obstruct the marriage of Joseph L. Ross and Mahala Jane Rogers. Given under our hand and seals, this 24 day of August, 1855. Joseph L. Ross AndreW L. Rogers State of Kentucky, Shelby County Joseph L. Ross having entered into bond with security, in the penalty of $100, this license is granted him to intermarry with Mahala Jane Rogers by concent of her father Charles Rogers in writing and any Minister, legally authorized, may celebrate the rites of matrimony between the said parties. Given under my hand, as Clerk this 24 day of August 1855. Hector A. Chinn Clerk Shelby County Court [This part of form is not completed:] On the (blank) day of (blank), 18(blank), I did celebrate the rites of matrimony between the above named (blank) and (blank) in the presence of (blank) Witnesses Given under my hand this (blank) day of (blank) 18 (blank). Returned to my office, as Clerk of the Shelby County Court, on the (blank) day of (blank) and recorded by (blank). - --- [Written on top of page by person who copied document: From Office File consent and Clerks’ entry--(see Bond) State of Kentucky, Shelby County No. 2387 Joseph L. Ross having entered into bond with security, in the penalty of $100, this license is granted him to intermarry with Mahala Jane Rogers by consent of her father Charles Rogers in writing and any Minister, legally authorized may celebrate the rites of matrimony between the said parties. Given under my hand as Clerk, this 24 day of August 1855. Hector A. Chinn Clerk of the Shelby County Court. - ----- Shelby Co. Ky Aug 24, 1855 The Clerk of the Shelby County Court will please grant License for the marriage of my daughter Mahalia Jane Rogers and Joseph L. Ross and by so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given under my hand this day and date above written. Charles Rogers Witness: AndreW L. Rogers Proven by the oath of AW Rogers this 24th August 1855. Hector A. Chinn, Clk SCC End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #538 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access.