Bill of sale John Gilbert to Philip Alston Sr. 1799 Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky

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Submitted by: Rick Giirtman rickman@worldpath.net
Date: May 18, 2001
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Source: Microfilm of Deed Book 1, page 13

To all people to whom these presents shall come I John Gilbert do certify
that I the said John Gilbert of the State of Kentucky and County of Logan
Planter, for and in consideration and in consequence of Philip Alston Sen.
giving me land &c. to my full satisfaction lying on the Mississippi River. I
the said John Gilbert have given and granted and by these presents freely
give and grant unto Philip Alston Jr. thirteen Negroes named and aged as
followeth. Will, about forty five years of age. Biner (Bener?) about thirty
years of age. Poll, about thirteen years of age. Jacob, about ten years of
age. Nancy, about five years of age. Penpy, about three years of age.
William, about one year of age. Jacob, about fifty years of age. Juner(?),
forty five years of age. Sarah, about twenty five years of age. Nancy, about
twenty years of age. Sam, about thirteen years of age. Rose, about three
years of age. Said Philip Alston, Jr. being in the State of Kentucky and
County of Muhlenberg which property I the said John Gilbert before the
signing of these presents have delivered him the said Philip Alston. To have
and to hold all the above named Negroes to him the said Philip Alston Jun.,
his Heirs, Executors or Administrators from hence forth as his and their
real property and from me an Heirs, Executors and Administrators forever
absolutely without any manner of condition. In Witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 12th of August 1799.

                                       John Gilbert -Seal

Signed Sealed and Deld. in presence of us.
John Alston
William Elly
Philip Alston

Muhlenberg County Sct.
October 22, 1799
I Charles Wing Clerk of the quartersession for Court of Said County being
duly authorized by Law to Receive aduit and record Deeds and other writings
in my office do certify that the within Deed of Gift between John Gilbert
of the one part and Philip Alston Jun. of the other part was produced to me
on the 22nd day of October 1799 and proved to be the Act & deed of John
Gilbert a party thereto by the oath of John Alston and Philip Alston Sen.,
Witnesses thereto and the same is truly Recorded. Given under my hand no
seal of office being yet provided.
                                     Teste. C. F. W i n g