Edward and Martha Howcott to James Calf - 1747 - Beaufort Co., NC - Deeds


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Deeds of Beaufort County, North Carolina
Book 2, p. 519

Edward and Martha to James Calf

This Indenture made the ninth day of February in the year of our Lord one
thousand seven hundred and forty seven.  Between Edward Howcott of Bath
Town in the province of North Carolina, . . . . . . . . and Martha his wife 
of the one part and James Calf of Bath Town aforesaid in the province 
aforesaid of the other part.  Witnesseth that the said Edward Howcott and 
Martha his wife in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds lawfull 
money of Great Brittain to the said Edward Howcott in hand paid by the said 
James Calf have granted bargained and sold aliened and confirmed unto the 
said James Calf and his heirs, all the Messuages Situate lying and being in 
the lots Numbered 5 & 6 in Bath Town aforesaid to wit one dwelling house, 
one Kitchen stone storehouse together with the aforessaid lots and the 
fronts thereunto belonging all other buildings Gardens easements and 
advantage belonging and appertaining to the Same, and also, all the right, 
title, right of dower, claim interest and demand whatsoever of the said 
Edward Howcott and Martha his wife of in and to the said aforesaid lotts and 
premises.
 To Have and to hold the said Messuages, lotts and premises with the
appurtenances unto the said James Calf his heirs and assigns forever. and
the said Edward Howcott and Martha his wife, and their heirs, the aforesaid
Messuages, lots and premises above mentioned with the appurtenances to the
said James Calf, his heirs and assigns, against them the said Edward
Howcott and Martha his wife and their heirs and against all other persons and
warrant, and forever defend by these presents.
 In Witness whereof the said Edward Howcott and Martha his wife have
hereto put their hands and seals.
 Edward Howcott
 Martha Howcott
Sealed and delivered in the presence of T. Boyd and Thomas Kipps

Beaufort County; March Court, 1747:
Present his Majesties Justices.  This is to certify that the within deed ... 
of sale from Edward Howcott and Martha his wife was assigned in open
court to James Calif.  Martha the wife of the said Edward Howcott being first
privately examined, and relinquished her rights of dower in and to the
Messuages herein expressed and was herewith to be registered.  . . . .
from Edward Howcott to James Calf Feb. 10, 1747.
Test. R. Boyd, Clerk



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