Bladen County, NC--DEEDS--Peter Smith to James West, 1799

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Book 7 page 301-302..Bladen County, North Carolina


This indenture made the 4th day of November 1799 between Peter Smith of the
one part and James Smith of the other part both of the County of Bladen &
State of N. Carolina. Witnesseth that for & in consideration of the sum of
ten pounds to him in hand paid by the said James Smith the receipt whereof
the said Peter Smith do hereby acknowledge doth grant bargain sell convey
alien & confirm unto the said James Smith his heirs & assigns forever a
certain piece or parcel of land containing 100 acres more or less situate
lying & being in the County of Bladen on the east side of Ellis Creek
granted to Peter Smith bearing date January 22nd 1779. Beginning at a White
Oak on the east edge of the Swamp at Elizabeth Harrisons upper line  & runs
thence N 55 E 127 poles to a stake thence N 30 W 127 poles thence So 5 127
poles [ed; should read S 55 W 127 poles], thence direct to the beginning
together with all improvements appurtenances thereto belonging  or in
anywise appertaining. To have & to hold the said lands & premises unto him
the said James Smith his heirs & assigns to thereby proper use & benefit &
behoove of the said James Smith his heirs & assigns forever the said Peter
Smith for himself & his heirs or assigns Exec. & Admins. do forever warrant
& defend the said land with all the promised with all the appurtenances unto
him there said James Smith his heirs & assigns shall  & will warrant &
forever defend by these presents . In witness where of the said Peter Smith
hath hereunto set his hand & seal. The day & date above written.


Signed sealed & delivered in presence
of Stephen Ellis
  Edward Reeves    Peter Smith...seal


   December 1799
    This deed was acknowledged in open court
    ordered to be registered.
      J S Purdie  C.C.












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