Beaufort County, NC – Deeds – John Spiers to Michael King, 1752

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This Indenture made 4 day of Sept 1752 Between John Spiers of [blank] 
County planter of the one part & Machael King of Bertie County of the 
[blank] part Witnesseth that the said John Spiers for the consideration 
of Sixty [blank] as currency of Virginia in hand paid, the receipt 
whereof in hereby acknowledged hath given granted bargained & sold, 
conveyed and confirmed [blank] these presents absolutely sell convey & 
confirm unto Michael King his heirs & assigns forever a certain tract 
of land containing one hundred & sixty acres lying in Beaufort County 
on the E side of Conito Creek, beginning at a pine in the mouth of
Wiggins' Branch, thence the courses of the branch S 24 E 160 pole to a 
pine on the edge of the branch, thence No 65 E 160 pole to the center
of 3 pines marked inward, thence No 25 W 160 pole to a gum on Conito 
Creek then themeanders of the creek to the first station as by Patent
28th June 1738.

To have and to hold said land unto Michael King his heirs & assigns for 
ever in a firm ample manner as an estate in fee simple can absolutely 
be held or enjoyed with the reversion reversions, remainder & 
remainders free & clear of all incumbrances, whatsoever the quit rents 
only excepted & the said John Spiers for himself & his heirs do 
covenant & agree to & with Michael King & his heirs to warrant, & 
defend said land & premises against the lawful claims of any person or 
persons whatsoever, & to give any other conveyance for the confirmation 
of the premises unto said Michael King his heirs & assigns as in law or 
equity can be reasonably divised

In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal the day & year 
above written
                                                John Spiers {Seal}
Sealed & delivered }
In presence of     }
John Holland       }        Beaufort County 1752
Francis Hobson &   }        Present his Majesties Justices the within
William Ham        }        deed was exhibited into court & proved by 
                            the oath of Francis Hobson one of the 
                            Subscribing witnesses thereto it is record
                            to be registered Yr. Curiam

                                             Wm Ormond  cler cur

Source: Beaufort County, NC Register of Deeds

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