Edgecombe County, NC - Edgecombe County Deed Book 24 Part 4 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Tommy Colbert clycolbert@aol.com Edge. Co Db D, page 146, deed date (4) Jun 1768, recorded Aug Ct 1769, John Sikes, Edge. Co to William Kinchen, county aforesaid for 30 pds proc money a tract on the south side of Swift Creek containing 300 acres beginning at a white oak Joshua Sikes’ corner then along his line west 30 poles to a pine on the Long Branch then up the branch north 80 west (188) poles to a red oak sapling then north 240 poles to a pine then east 340 poles to a white oak on the creek then down the creek to the firsts station, which is the land and plantation whereon the said John Sikes now lives and the said land granted to John Sikes by patent dated 29 Mar 1743, signed John Sikes, wit Ethd Exum, Jos Moore, proved by Etheldred Moore. Abstracted 15 Jun 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 153, deed date 4 Jan 1769, recorded Aug Ct 1769, (Willis McDade), Edge. Co to Solomon Braswell, planter, county aforesaid for 10 pds proc money a tract being part of a deed taken up by William McDade lying on the east side of Hatchers Swamp beginning at the mouth of the Bee Tree Branch then up the branch to the head then along a line of marked trees to Richard Braswell’s upper line then a north (course ?? Savages) corner tree a pine then west course along Savages line to (William ?) then along ( ) line to the Great Branch then down the said branch to the first station, containing 100 acres, signed William McDade, wit James Bracewell, William Bracewell, Samson Braswell. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 173, deed date 5 Apr 1769, recorded Nov Ct 1769, James McDaniel, Edge. Co to Speir Coffield, county aforesaid for 50 pounds Virginia, a tract on the south side of Fishing Creek containing 237 acres being a tract granted to said McDaniel in 1761 beginning at a pine in ( ) Castalow's line then along the said line south 25 west (212) poles to his corner then along Joseph Cotton's line north 60 west 76 poles to a corner pine then along the other line south 30 west 88 poles to a pine in grat branch then up said branch north 50 west 46 poles then north 5 west 20 poles then north 25 west 28 poles to a pin on said branch then north 163 poles to a pine in James Moor's line then along the line to the first station, signed James McDaniel, wit. (Demsie) Grimes, Roger Griffith, Willy Wyat. Abstracted 7-11-04, RD copy, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 174, deed date (22 May 1769), recorded Nov Ct 1769, Edward Moore, Edge. Co to John Taylor, county aforesaid for 20 pds proc money, part of a tract which was granted to Edward Moore by Granville on 1 May 1762, being 279 acres on both sides of Toisnot Swamp beginning on the Bear Branch at a corner agree on between said Edward Moore (Lazarus Shuckland) then east to a poplar in my other line then by said line north 160 poles to a pine then to and along Arthur Taylor’s old line west 260 poles to Vicks line then by & along said Vick’s line to the beginning, it being the land whereon said Taylor now lives, signed Edward Moore. NOTE: VERY HARD TO READ. WITNESSES NOT LEGIBLE. POSSIBLY WILLIAM COHOON, JOHN MORPHIS, WILLIAM NELMS. Abstracted 22 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 177, deed date 1 Apr 1768, recorded Nov Ct 1769, Francis Griffis the elder, Edge. Co to William Griffis, county aforesaid for (five) pounds Virginia and also the natural love and affection which I have and bear unto my loving son, a tract of land on the north side of Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning at a lightwood stake in the back line that divides ( ) and myself then along a line of marked trees ( ) divides my land and Deloaches to a gum in Tyancoca Swamp to a maple on the run then by a line of marked trees to a pine in the back line then along said line to the beginning lightwood stake containing 100 acres, signed Francis Griffis, wit Wm. Haywood, John Gosney. Abstracted 7-11-04, RD copy, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 200, deed date (12 Apr 1769), recorded Feb Ct 1770, William Sherrod, Edge. Co to John Dickinson, same county for one pd six shillings proc money, a tract on the south side of Tar River containing 100 acres beginning a red oak corner tree of (Wm Fort) at the head of his mill pond then running up Fort’s line to (Cokey Path) to a corner red oak then south along Cokey Path with a line of marked trees to two corner pines then an (east) course to the head of ( ) then down the said branch to the mouth to a corner ash in Hatchers Swamp then down the said swamp to the first station, signed William Sherrod, wit Wm. Wilson, James Knight, Robert Gray, acknowledged by William Sherrod. NOTE: FAINT & VERY HARD TO READ. Abstracted 22 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 217, deed date 19 May 1770, recorded May Ct 1770, Owen Cravy, Edge. Co, planter to Thomas Taylor, county aforesaid, planter for 40 pds proc money, part of a tract that said Cravey bought of William Hines beginning at a red oak upon Town Creek bank then by a line of marked trees to the back line of said William Hines land to a pine then east 113 poles to a pine then north 74 poles to a poplar then east 100 poles to a pine then north 130 poles to a rad oak on said Town Creek then (down) the creek to the first station, containing 150 acres, signed Owen Cravey, wit. Hugh Cravey, Joseph Edwards, Peter Cartwright, acknowledged by Owen Cravey. Abstracted 22 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 220, deed date 7 Aug 1769, recorded May Ct 1771, George Blackwell, Edge. Co to Etheldred Ruffin, same county, for 20 pds proc money, a tract 100 acres on the south side of Little Mill Swamp beginning in Nathaniel Hickman's line so up the swamp to a water oak then along the old line to a pine in the back line the corner between said George and Hardy Blackwell then along a line of marked trees to the head of a small branch so down the branch to the said swamp the dividing line then down the swamp to the first station, it being part of a larger tract granted to Jess Blackwell and by him conveyed to the said George Blackwell, it being the plantation and land whereon one (John Artis) lives, signed George Blackwell (B), wit Edw Moor (proved), Rob Armstrong. Abstracted 24 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 221, deed date 1 Apr 1759, recorded (May Ct 1770), David Bullock, Edge. Co to Joshua Elkins, Cumberland Co, NC for (61 pds) proc money, a tract of land on the south side of Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning on the south side of Tyan Cokey at the run then west to (William Hachers) corner hickory then along (Hachers) line to a corner pine in said line then west to a pine then south to a white oak then east to a pine in (John Porter's) line then along the line north to his corner red oak then east along his other line to a maple in Tyan Cokey then up the swamp to the first station, containing 356 acres, being a part of a tract conveyed by deed to said David Bullock, signed David Bullock, wit John Jones, Francis Lodge, Daniel Stringer. Abstracted 25 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 222, deed date 28 Nov 1768, recorded Aug Ct 1769, William Eastwood, Edge. Co to John Gosney, same county, for 20 pds proc money, a tract of 110 acres beginning at Elias Fort's line a corner pine at a marsh running southerly along the old line to a pine a corner tree of said Fort's then eastwardly along a line of marked trees to a corner tree (Geo Fort's) line then westwardly to the first station, signed Wm Eastwood, wit Thomas Hensley, William Wilson. NOTE: DEED SEEMS TO HAVE ONLY THREE SIDES, MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION. Abstracted 12-21-06, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 225, deed date 27 Feb 1769, recorded May Ct 1770, William O"Neal and Sarah O'Neal, wife of said Wilm of Johnston Co, NC to John Williams, Edge. Co for (45) pds, a tract on the south side of Moores Swamp beginning at a white oak in the fork of said swamp then runs south along the line to a pine an agreed corner then along his line to a pine on the said swamp then up the various courses of said swamp to the first station, containing 100 acres, being part of a deed that was granted to Francis Fitzpatrick dated 4 Jul 1760, signed William O'Neal (mark), Sarah O'Neal (mark), wit Isham O'Neal (proved), John Noris. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 228, deed date 5 Mar 1770, recorded May Ct 1770, Michael Dorman for love and affection for my loving son, Mitchel Dorman, three tracts of land on the north side of Fishing Creek (descriptions not abstracted) and 18 Negroes, to wit, (Sesor), Roger, Jack, Benj, Peter, Sam, Jock, Ream, London, Gloston, Luke, Fillis, Rachel, Hannah, Rose, Batt, Cale and Will, signed Michall Dormon (X), wit William Pettway, Thomas Davis, David Barlow. Abstracted 25 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 232, deed date 7 Mar 1770, recorded May Ct 1770, John Davenport, Edge. Co. to Wilson Curl, Edge. Co. for 25 pounds proclamation, a tract of land on the south side of Compass Creek containing 174 acres, it being a part of a tract of a 324 acres grant from John Earl Granville to Patrick (Mearin) on 27 Oct 1752 and by said (Mearin) sold to Isaac Ricks and by said Ricks sold to George (Harrell), reference said deed for complete description, beginning on Thomas ( ) line on the creek then south to (davenport) corner then east 206 poles to his corner pine then north to the creek then up the water courses of said creek to the first station, signed John Davenport, wit. Isaac Horn, Nicholas Skinner. Abstracted 8-14-03 from RD copy, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 235, deed date 15 May, 1770, recorded May Ct 1770, Stephen Cobb, Dobbs Co, NC to John White, planter, Edge. Co for 20 pds proc money, a tract beginning in Toisnot Swamp then southwardly by a line of marked trees to a pine and an oak in the swamp then up the various courses of the swamp to the first station, containing 125 acres, being part of a grant to Abraham Dew dated 11 Feb 1761, signed Stephen Cobb, wit Cornelius Jordan, Sr (proved), Jeremiah Nichols, Robt Gully. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 236, deed date 6 Dec 1769, recorded (May Ct 1770), John Cohoon, Edge. Co to Henry Henderson, county aforesaid for 35 pds, a tract on the north side of Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning at a red oak above the mouth of the Meadow Branch then west 324 poles to a black jack & pine then south to the swamp then down the various courses of said swamp to the original line then north to the first station, containing 157 acres, being part of a larger tract granted by deed from Earl Granville dated 25 Oct 1754, signed John Cohoon, wit Dun Lamon (proved), Frederick Ruffin. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 239, deed date 9 Apr 1770, recorded May Ct 1771, Abraham Alquier, Edge. Co, planter to John Williams, county aforesaid for 50 pds proc money, a tract on the north side of Swift Creek beginning at a live oak on Swift Creek running south (80) east to a red oak (Swegeouou) corner then south (10) west along his back line to a branch which the line crosses then up the said branch to a pine an agreed corner on the head of the branch then north west course along a line of marked trees to the road then along the road to the bridge then up the creek to the first station, containing 75 acres, being part of a tract of 275 acres granted to Jacob Braswell by patent dated 16 Mar MCGXLY, and by said Braswell conveyed to John Sikes from the said Sikes conveyed to Rob Surgeoner and from Robt Surgeoner conveyed to the said Benjamin Surgeoner by deed dated 1 May MDCCLX, signed Abraham Alquier, wit Robt Digges, (Mart Philips), Robert Surginer. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 243, deed date 24 May 1770, recorded Thomas Davis and his wife, Ann Davis, Edge. Co to Richard Bell, county aforesaid for 25 pds, a lot of land in Tarborough on St. George St and known as lot # 93 in plat of said town signed Thomas Davis, Ann Davis (X), wit Daniel McIsaac, Aaron Coleman, acknowledged by Thomas Davis and his wife. Abstracted 15 Jun 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 244, deed date 28 Aug 1770, recorded Aug Ct 1770, Samuel Ruffin, Sheriff of Edge. Co to John Bardor, county aforesaid, by a writ of (suvingon) by Superior Court of Halifax District issued 9 Apr 1770 commanding him to take from the property of David Bullock in your bailiwick the sum 400 pds proc money which John Barber lately in our Superior Court of Justice recovered from for debt also the sum of 6 pds 8 shillings & 6 pence which was awarded to said John Barber, there being no personal property, a tract of 595 acres of land near Town Creek at a sale held 24 Jul 1770 for 46 pds, 10 shillings & 4 pence, beginning Joseph Howell’s corner a pine then running north 160 poles to a pine then east 340 poles to a corner then south 400 poles to a pine then by or near Nettles & Howell’s line to the first station, signed Samuel Ruffin, wit James Hall, acknowledged. Abstracted 15 Jun 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 249, March 10, 1770 recorded August 1770, William Taylor, planter, of Edgecombe County to Thomas Williams, planter, of Edgecombe County for 185 pounds Virginia money a tract of 200 acres in Edgecombe County, being part of a purchase patent at one shilling per hundred quit rent taken by and a patten granted to (Wm.) Samuel Swain bearing the date the fifth day of November in the year 1728, lying on the north side of Tar River beginning at a Mulberry tree on the river bank at the mouth of a gut then along a line of marked trees to a spruce pine in the gum pond then along that side of the sd. Pond to the (said) line then (?) the said patent line to a hickory a corner tree on the side of Compass Creek then along a patent line to the river then up the various courses of the river to the first station. Sign. (X) William Taylor, wit. (?) Nicholas Skinner, John Davenport. Edge. Co. Db D, page 278, deed date 11 Mar 1770, recorded Nov Ct 1770, Judith Foreman for love good will & affection to my son Benjamin Foreman, one Negro wench called Cate & two children, the girl called Tamer and the boy called Jacob, signed Judith Foreman (X), wit (Gustavus Ewing), Benjm Foreman (proved). Abstracted 25 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 278, deed date 14 Nov (1770), recorded Nov Ct 1770, Etheldred Ruffin, Edge. Co to (Gabriel Parker), Johnston Co, NC for 10 pds proc money, a tract on the Little Swamp beginning on Nathaniel Hickman's line & so up the said swamp to a water oak & then running our for compliment containing 100 acres it being the land whereon John Artis formerly lived, signed Ethel Ruffin, wit Saml Ruffin, Gray Ruffin, George Blackwell (B), acknowledged in court. Abstracted 25 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 282, deed date 28 Sep 1770, recorded Nov Ct 1770, Thomas Williams, Edge. Co to Nicholas Skinner, county aforesaid for 50 pds VA, a tract being the whole of two deeds the one dated 28 Apr 1753 and the other dated 2 Mar 1761, being on both sides of Kirbys Branch beginning at a hickory on the creek then east to a white oak a corner then to a white oak in William Skinner's line then east along the said line to a crooked hickory then south along the surveyed line to a hickory a corner then west along the said line to a pine then north 160 poles to a pine then west to John Moors line then along the said line north to the first station, containing 465 acres, signed Thos Williams, acknowledged in open court by said Thos Williams. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 287, deed date 27 Nov 1770, recorded Nov Ct 1770, John Proctor, Sr, Edge. Co to John Proctor, county aforesaid for 10 pds proc money, a tract of land on Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning at the said Jno Proctor’s own line at a gum on the south side of said swamp then up the said swamp south 20 east (24) poles to a gum in (Jesse Flowers) line then by the said line (east 158) poles to a lightwood ( ) then by (Flowers) other line ( ) 190 poles to a red oak (Flowers) other corner then east 184 poles to a willow oak in the (round pond) then north 330 poles to a black oak then west 88 poles to a red oak the said John Proctor’s own line ( ) then by his line to the first station, containing (400) acres, signed John Proctor (mark), wit (Ethld Ruffin), (Nathl Ruffin), (David Bullock), proved by one of Ruffins. NOTE: FAINT AND VERY HARD TO READ. Abstracted 24 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 287, deed date (28) Nov 1770, recorded Nov Ct 1770, Jacob Brake, Edge. Co to John Thomas, county aforesaid for 2 pds proc money, a tract on the south side of Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning at a gum in the said Jacob Brake’s line then along the patent line to a black oak in the Great Branch commonly called Hatchers Branch then down this branch to a white oak in the said swamp then along a line of marked trees to the first station, containing 14 acres, being part of a larger tract granted tot he said Jacob Brake by deed dated 1 June 1762, signed Jacob Brake, wit Ethld Ruffin (proved), Robert Williams. Abstracted 24 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 302, deed date 18 Jan 1770, recorded (Feb Ct 1776, William Boyett, Edge. Co. to Thomas Robbins (Thomas Robins), Edge. Co. for 30 pounds proc money, a tract of land beginning at the mouth of Joiners Branch then up said branch to the head and then to the head line in the original deed then north 15 west to the (corner) tree in the original then south 75 west 126 ½ poles to a pine then east to the first station, containing 200 acres, signed William Boyett (X), wit (Dun Lamon), Thos Dixon. Abstracted 6-21-04, RD copy, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 398, deed date 16 Nov 1771, recorded Nov Ct 1771, Thomas Williford, Edge. Co to Hartwell Williford, county aforesaid for 20 pds proc money a tract on the north side of Pine Log Swamp, a prong of Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning at a black jack oak then along the principal line down a bottom to the run of said swamp then down the swamp to the road then up the road to the first station, containing 100 acres, being part of a larger tract of land granted to Jacob Flowers by Earl Granville, signed Thomas Williford, wit Etheld Ruffin (proved) John F. Pender), Benjamin Williford. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 304, deed date 20 Feb 1771 (sic), recorded Feb Ct (1772), John Thomas, Edge. Co to my well beloved son, Theophilus Thomas, same county a tract on the south side of White Oak Swamp which I bought of Jacob Barnes 22 Jan 1762 (sic) containing 273 acres beginning at a poplar on the White Oak Swamp so running south course by a line of marked trees to a pine on the back line being a corner tree then west course to my own line then north 20 west 240 poles along a line to my corner tree in White Oak Swamp so up the said swamp to the first station, signed Jno. Thomas, wit John Smith, James Amason (X), Elizabeth Daniel (X), acknowledged by John Thomas. NOTE: I MARKED THIS DEED AS DB 4 BUT DATES ARE CONSISTENT WITH DB D. Abstracted 30 Dec 07, RD copy, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 323, deed date 23 Feb 1771, recorded May Ct 1771, Henry Gay, Edge. Co to James Ricks, county aforesaid three pounds, a tract of land on the south side of Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning at a turkey oak in said Ricks line then running down a small branch to a white oak in the swamp then up the swamp to said Ricks line to a gum said Ricks corner containing 20 acres, signed Henry Gay (R), wit Wm Horn, Charlie McDonald. NOTE: RECORDED DATE MAY BE 1772. Abstracted 1- 10-05, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 325, deed date 17 Jan (1721 or 1771), recorded May Ct 1771, Isham O'Neal, Edge. Co to John Williams, county aforesaid for 28 pds proc money, a tract a tract of 0 acres on the south side of Moores Swamp beginning at an agreed corner a pine then south a white oak then east to a pine in Batts line then north to a red oak then the agreed line to the first station, signed Isham O'Neal (X), wit Emmory Deavis (proved), Wm Williams, John Williams. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 325, deed date 19 Feb 1771, recorded May Ct (1771), David Mann, Edge. Co to Jonas Williams, county aforesaid for 55 pds, proc money, a tract of 200 acres beginning at Toisnot Swamp on the (south) side a corner agreed on between William Horn and said David Mann then south to a pine then west 220 poles to a maple on the south side of the Beaver Dam Branch then down the said branch north 30 east 80 poles to a gum then continued t down the said branch to Toisnot Swamp then down the said swamp to the beginning, signed David Mann, wit Edw Moore, Rowland Williams, Thomas Horn, proved by oath of Edwd Moore. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 326, deed date 1 Feb 1771, recorded May Ct 1778, Joseph Griffin, Edge. Co to Drury Clanton, county aforesaid for 130 pds VA, a tract of 300 acres beginning at a red oak Whitehead's corner on the east side of Pollocks Beaver Dam then south 45 west 220 poles to the center of three red oaks then north 45 west 320 poles to a black oak then north 45 east 220 poles to a white oak then along Whitehead's line to the first station, being a tract that was conveyed to said Joseph Griffin from John Pope by deed dated 27 Feb 1747, signed Joseph Griffin (mark), wit Arthr Arrington (proved), Jr, Hardy Griffin. Abstracted 12-21-06, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 330, deed date 28 May 1771, Richard Swanson and Olive his wife, Edge. Co to William Proctor, county aforesaid for 40 pds proc money, a tract on Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning on the south side of the said Tyancokey swamp at John Cohoon's ( ) line then running up the said swamp to dividing line of marked trees being a course to the said Cohoon's (so or sd) line then along the said line ( ) 62 poles to a red oak ( ) tree then north 200 poles to the first station, containing 150 acres, it being part of a larger tract of land granted to said John Cohoon dated 26 Oct 1754, also one other tract on the said Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning at the mouth of the Spring Branch willow oak then up the said branch to a willow oak in the principal line then east to a pine the said Swanson's corner then north to a white oak in the said swamp then up the said swamp to the first station containing 100, it being part of a larger tract granted to John Cohoon dated 26 Oct 1754, signed Richard Swanson, Olive Swanson (X), wit Etheld Ruffin, Wm Bloodworth, acknowledged by Richard Swanson in open court and Olive Swanson released her right of dower. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 331, no day or month, 1768, recorded (May CT 177?), John Vickers, son of Ralph Vickers to William Scarborough, both of Edge. Co for "twenty & five" pds proc money, a tract on the south side of Town Creek containing 200 acres beginning at a maple on (Sd) creek then running east ( ) poles to a post oak standing in Priscilla Bloodworth's line then (south0 180 poles to a red oak marked standing in said John Vicker's line then west 300 poles to a white oak in said Town Creek then down the stream all the meanders of the said creek to the first station, signed John Vickers, "Alizabeth Vickers" (X), wit David Scarborough, (Anthony Head), Ralph Vickers (proved). NOTE: PROVED DATE LOOKS LIKE 1778. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 332, deed date 19 Feb 1771, recorded (May Ct 177?), Jesse Mann, Edge. Co to Joel Williams, county aforesaid for 75 pds proc money, a tract of 275 acres beginning at a black oak in Edward Moore's line on the north side of Toisnot Swamp then (east) 200 poles to a red oak then south to Toisnot Swamp then up said swamp to the ( ) of the Beaver Dam Branch then us said branch to a gum then west to a pine a corner tree agreed on then by a line of marked trees to a maple on Toisnot Swamp then down said swamp and along said Moors line to the beginning, signed Jesse Mann, wit Edw Moore (proved), Rowland Williams, Thomas Horn. NOTE: PROVED DATE LOOKS LIKE 1778. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 345, deed date 10 May 1771, recorded May Ct (1772), James Permenter, Sr, Edge. Co to my son, John Permenter, for divers good causes me hereunto moving but more especially for natural love and affection, the tract of land where he now lives beginning on the north side of the Little Swamp at a poplar then north (140) poles to a corner white oak then north (160) poles to a corner white oak then south 220 poles to a corner pine then down the stream the swamp to the first station, containing in the whole 180 acres, it being a tract of land which I obtained a deed of the Lord Proprietor's office dated 6 Nov 1755, signed James Permenter, wit Nathl Permenter Boswell Evans (proved). NOTE: PROVED DATE LOOKS LIKE 1778. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 356, deed date 16 Nov 1770, recorded May Ct (1774), John Stokes Sr and John Stokes Jr both of Edge. Co for divers good causes & considerations thereunto moving but more especially for the affectionate love & good will which I have for and do bear unto my beloved son, John Stokes Jr, a tract on which my said son now lives containing (182) acres beginning at a little branch on the (south side) of the Little Swamp next below Rooty Branch from then extending south to my back line then west along my line to the corner red oak then north still along my line to the north corner which is a red oak at the said little swamp then along said swamp down stream to the first station, it being part of a tract for which I obtained a deed from the Lord Proprietor’s office dated 15 Oct 1768, signed John Stokes, wit Benjan Brand, John Permenter. Abstracted 15 Jun 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 358, deed date 23 May 1771, recorded May Ct (1774), John Sikes and his wife, Edge. Co to Joseph Philips, county aforesaid for 50 pds proc money, a tract on the south side of Swift Creek being 100 acres being (part) of the land which was granted to Jonathan Sikes by patent dated 4 Aug (174?) beginning at William Pope’s corner a white oak on the bank of Swift Creek then along his line (south 10 west 160 poles) to a red oak Pope’s other corner then north ( ) west to a white oak James Pitt’s corner then along his line to a pine an agreed ( ) then along his line to a white oak and holly standing on the back of Swift Creek then down the several courses of the creek to the first station, signed John Sikes, Rebekah Sites (X), wit Elisha Battle, Ethd Exum. Abstracted 15 Jun 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 363, deed date 5 Feb 1771, recorded May CT (1772), Eley Williams, Halifax Co, NC to Stephen Pace, Northampton Co, NC for 40 pds Va, a tract in Edge. Co (& part in Bute Co) containing 380 acres, beginning on the north side of Peach Tree at a gum William Wills (possibly William Hills) line then by said line south 58 east 60 poles to a red oak in the Bear Branch then several courses of the said branch north 10 west 280 poles to a willow oak in John Odams line then by said line west 40 poles to a ( ) pine then by the other line north 60 poles to a pine then west 224 poles to a black oak in Bute County Drury Harrington's corner then by said line south 60 poles to a white oak in Peach Tree then down the several courses of the creek to the first station, the said tract being conveyed to the said Eley Williams by Charles Arrington of Orange Co, NC, signed Eley Williams, Henry Taylor (proved), Wilson Williams, Shipurth Richmond. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 365, deed date 28 Mar 1771, recorded May ct (1772), Henry Mann, Orange Co, NC to Joel Williams, Edge. Co for 10 pds proc money, a tract containing 100 acres on the north side of Toisnot Swamp it being part of a tract granted to Jesse Mann and from said Jesse transferred to said Henry containing house and improvements thereon, signed Henry Mann (H), wit Jesse Mann, ( ), Joseph Staton, David Mann. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 370, deed date 27 Aug 1771, recorded (Aug Ct 1772), Mary Deloach, Edge. Co to Jesse Deloach, county aforesaid for 10 pds proc money, a tract of 177 acres, beginning at a beach Moses Hares corner then running up the various courses of Tyan Cokey Swamp to a white oak then along a line of marked trees to a corner red oak then along the deed or patent line to a corner ( ) then along the said line to a corner red oak standing on Hare’s line then down Hare’s line to the first station, signed Mary Deloach (M), wit John Deloach, Samuel Deloach (proved). Abstracted 24 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 372, deed date 17 Aug 1770, recorded (Aug Ct 1772), Jesse Green, planter, Edge. Co to Joel Horn, planter, same county for 50 pds VA, a tract of 126 acres on the south side of Tar River beginning at William Horn’s corner a red oak at the river and running (south) 60 west to a pine in William Horn’s line then west to a red oak then north to the Deep Branch then down the said branch to the river then down the river to the beginning, signed Jesse Green, wit William Taylor, Molly Taylor (X), acknowledged by Jesse Green. Abstracted 24 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 372, deed date (6 Apr 1772), recorded Aug Ct (1772), William Newton, Edge. Co to Richard Sarsnett, planter, same county, for 70 pds, ( ) plantation and 295 acres being granted to (Jonas Sikes) by Lord Granville 29 Oct 1753 and purchased by John Newton, father of said William Newton as may appear by a deed from said Jonas Sikes to the said John Newton dated 12 Jan 17557 (sic), said John Newton died leaving no will and said William Newton being his (eldest) son became entitled to said land on both sides of Beaver Dam Branch beginning on the east side of said branch at a red oak then running east 200 poles to the center of ( ) pines and a red oak then north 236 poles to the first station, signed William Newton, wit (Philip Horn), Jacob Herring, James Carter, Jr (X)(proved). Abstracted 24 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 373, deed date 21 Aug 1771, recorded Aug Ct 1773, John Hodge, Edge. Co to John White, same Provence, for 60 pds proc money, a tract of 200 acres on the north side of Tar River beginning at a red oak on the river running a south course 70 east 120 poles to a white oak then south 9 west to a white oak on the Gum Swamp then east course to the river to a corner red oak & Pine then up the river to the first station, and is part of a patent granted to John Hodge, signed John Hodge (X), wit Alexander Cromwell Sr (proved), Alexander Cromwell, Jr. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 374, deed date 23 May 1771, recorded Aug Ct (1774), John Sikes and his wife, Rebekah Sikes, Edge. Co to John House, county aforesaid for 50 pds, a tract on the south side of Swift Creek containing 150 acres beginning at a birch on the bent of Swiftr Creek then running by a line of marked trees to the mouth of Braswells Branch then up said branch to the back line then south along the back line to the corner then (east) 152 poles to Sikes line at a pine then north along his line 8 poles to his corner then east 100 poles to a Spanish oak in the said line at the creek then along the various courses of the creek to the first station, being part of a deed granted to Wm Higgs dated 11 May 1756 and was signed by Francis Corbin and Benjamin Wheatly, Esqs of the Earl Granville Commissioners and conveyed by William Higgs to John Sikes by deed dated 22 Dec 1761, signed John Sikes, Rebekah Sikes (X), wit Elisha Battle (proved), Joseph Exum. Abstracted 15 Jun 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 381, deed date 23 May 1771, recorded Nov Ct 1771, John Sikes, Edge. Co to Sampson Sikes, place aforesaid for 10 pds proc money a tract on the north side of Tar River containing 50 acres beginning at a beach on Swift Creek at Jacob Pope’s corner tree then a long Pope’s line to his corner on Tar River a pine and red oak then down the river to the mouth of the "thoroughfare" then along the "thoroughfare" to Swift Creek then up said creek to the first station, the said beach Jacob Pope’s corner, being part of a deed granted to William Davis (part of line missing) 1749, signed John Sikes, wit Elisha Battle, (? Exum)(proved). Abstracted 15 Jun 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 382, deed date 23 Aug ( ), recorded Aug Ct 1771, Mary Williams, widow of John Williams, deceased to William Williams, graciously give and make over all her right title, property and claim to the different tracts of land hereafter mentioned, first, a trat of 75 acres also a tract of 100 acres which the said John Williams purchased of William Singinen, likewise a tract containing 450 acres obtained by a patent from Earl Granville by aforesaid John Williams, also a tract the said John Wms purchased of Arthur Bryant containing 150 acres, also a tract purchased from Emmory Davis containing 100 acres, likewise two other tracts said John Williams purchased, one from Wm O'Neal containing 100 acres and the other from Isum O'Neal containing 90 acres which the said Mary Williams gives to said William Williams and relinquishes her right to dower, signed Mary Williams, wit Robert Diggs, John Surneinen. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. [1065 acres] Edge. Co. Db D, page 386, deed date 4 Oct 1771, recorded Nov Ct 1771, Lot Etheridge, Edge. Co to John Williams, Halifax, NC for 30 pds VA, a tract on Beaver Dam Swamp containing 246 acres beginning at a ( ) corner red oak Robert Clark's and said Etheridge's dividing corner then east to a white oak then north 252 poles to a white oak then (west) to a nother maid corner red oak then to the first station or along the dividing line between Robert Clark and the said Lot Etheridge which land is part of a tract that was conveyed by Earl Granville to the said Lot Etheridge for 396 acres dated 27 Feb 1761, signed Lot Etheridge, wit Hardy Griffin, Nathtl Drake, William Ball (proved), W.T. Mearns. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 393, deed date 2 Nov 1770, recorded Nov Ct 1771, John Bond, Anson Co, NC to John Proctor, Edge. Co for 17 pds, a tract on the north side of Town Creek beginning at a hickory Sessum's corner then along Sessums' line north 180 poles to a white oak then north along the patent line to Thos Bloodworth's corner pine then south along a line of marked trees to Richard Ruffin's line then along Richard Ruffin's line east to his other corner then to first station, containing 240 acres, it being part of a large tract granted to the said John bond by a deed dated 1 Aug 1762, signed John Bond (I), wit Saml Ruffin, Etheld Ruffin (proved), Martha Boozeman (W). Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Deed Book D, page 398. November 16, 1771 (he?) sold Hartwell Williford for 20 pounds Proclamation Money 100 acres north of Pine Log Swamp on a Prong of Tyancokey Swamp. Wit.: Etheldrod Ruffin, John I. Proctor, Benjamin Williams. Edge. Co. Db D, page 402, deed date 7 Mar 1771, recorded Nov Ct 1771, Thomas Williams, Edge. Co to John Davenport, county aforesaid for 68 pds two shillings VA, a tract on the north side of Tar River beginning at a red oak in the patent line then south to a holly on Compass Creek then up the various courses of the Creek to a gum then southwardly to a pine then east to a white oak then south to a red oak then east to a gum on the river then down the river to a hickory then north to the first station, containing 80 acres, it being part of a tract of 209 acres conveyed to the said Thomas Williams by William Taylor dated Mar 1770, signed Thos Williams, John Moore, Henry Horn, (Jr), Priscilla Williams, Dane Jameson. Acknowledged in open court. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 406, deed date 18 May 1771, recorded Nov Ct 1771, Cornelius Taylor, Edge. Co to Jeremiah Deens, county aforesaid for 30 pds proc money a tract on the south side of Turkey Creek being part of a tract formerly granted to (William Mege) dated 10 Jan 1756 and by him conveyed to Cornelius Taylor by deed beginning at a poplar on said creek then west 120 poles to a pine then south along the original line to a pine then east along a line of new marked trees to a scrub oak bush then south to a hickory then along a lone of new marked trees to a burch on the said creek then up the various courses of said creek to the first station, containing 57 acres, signed Cornelius Taylor, wit Wm. Andrews, (Drury Cadar), John Williams. Abstracted 15 Jun 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 407, deed date 3 Nov 1770, recorded Nov Ct 1771, William Worrell and Elizabeth Worrel his wife, Edge. Co to Marcom Cooper, same place for 46 pds, 13 shillings & 4 pence proc money, a tract beginning at a maple in Sappony Swamp at the mouth of (Rony Branch OR Stony Branch) then up said branch several courses thereof to the old principle line then south along these lines to the swamp then down the swamp several courses thereto to the said mount of the aforesaid branch, the first station, being a tract granted by Earl Granville to Edward Moore dated 26 Nov 1761 it being part of (617) acres taken out of the said tract containing 317 acres, signed William Worrel (mark), Elizabeth Worrel (mark), wit Thomas Harbirt (proved) Tucker (mark W). Abstracted 15 Jun 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 416, deed date 30 Dec 1771, recorded (Feb Ct 1772), John Cohoon, Bladen Co, NC, planter to Renison Tisdale, Edge. Co for 12 pds proc money, a tract on the south side of Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning at a sweet gum at the mouth of Taylors Hog Pen Branch then up the branch to the head then a direct course to Tisdale's back line then along Tisdale's line to the Meadow Branch then down the said branch the various courses of the branch to Jacob Flowers' line then along the said line to the first station, containing 158 acres, John Cohoon, wit Dun Lamon, Richard Swanson (proved), Archi'd Lamon. Abstracted 25 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 419, deed date (no day, month) 1772, recorded Feb Ct 1772, William Proctor and Jean Proctor his wife, Edge. Co to James Merritt, county aforesaid for 60 pds proc money, two tracts of land, one on Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning on the south side of said swamp at John Cohoon's lower line then running up the said swamp to a dividing line of marked trees being a south course to the said Cohoon's line then along the said line 168 poles to a red oak a corner tree then north 200 poles to the first station, containing 150 acres, it being part of a larger tract granted to John Cohoon by deed dated 26 Oct 1754, the other tract on Cokey Swamp beginning at the mouth of the Spring Branch at a willow oak then up the said branch to a willow oak in the principle line then east to a pine (Richard Swanson's) corner then north to a white oak in the said swamp then up the said swamp to the first station, containing 100 acres, being part of a larger tract granted to John Cohoon by deed dated 26 Oct 1754, signed William Proctor (X), Jean Proctor (X), wit Henry Irwin (WP, no sure what this stands for, probably William Proctor, is not mark), James Hide (do), Richd Wills (do). Acknowledged in open court and at the same time Jean Proctor was examined by Wm Haywood, Eq for her free consent. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 425, deed date 25 Feb 1772, recorded Feb Ct 1772, William Clark to Alexander Clark for 100 pds proc money, a tract on the north side of Maple Swamp beginning at a white oak a corner of said Job Bass then north 230 poles to John Parritt's corner hickory at the said Job Bass' line then west 88 poles to a live oak west side of (Gay Branch) then down the various courses of said branch to a poplar where it joins the said Maple Swamp then down the said Maple Swamp 150 poles to a gum the beginning tree of the said Job Bass then east 180 poles to a white oak the first station of the place sold to him the said Alex Clark, containing 260, signed Wm Clark (mark), wit Roger Griffith, Xpher Haynes, acknowledged in court. Abstracted 25 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 426, deed date 19 Sep 1771, recorded Feb Ct 1772, Etheldred Ruffin and Martha Ruffin, his wife and Federick Ruffin (Ails Oquin) & Mary his wife of Northampton Co, NC to Samuel Daughtrey, Edge. Co for 90 pds proc money, a tract of land on the north side of the Little Swamp a prong of Tyan Cokey Swamp containing 200 acres being part of a tract granted to Robert Ruffin by Earl Granville dated 9 Nov 1756 and by Robert Ruffin conveyed to (Jesse Stevenson) by deed dated 22 May 1762 and by (Stevenson) conveyed to Etheldred Ruffin the party of these presents by deed dated 9 Oct 1763, beginning on the north side of the Little Swamp a prong of Tyan Cokey Swamp at a white oak in ((Register's)) line then along the swamp east (80) poles to a white oak then north 152 poles to the swamp then along the run of the swamp to the first station, signed Etheldred Ruffin, Martha Ruffin, Federick Ruffin, Mary Ruffin, wit Richard Vale, Wm Deloach. Recd. September 198 1771 payment in full, wit. Richd. Vale, Wm. Deloach (proved), signed Etheldred Ruffin, Frederick Ruffin. NOTE: TERM "Federick Ruffin (Ails Oquin)" & Mary his wife" MAY BE FEDERICK RUFFIN ALIAS OQUIN. Abstracted 25 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 433, deed date 14 Aug 1771, recorded Feb Ct 1772, Mary Williams, Edge. Co to Joseph Griffin, county aforesaid for 80 pds proc money, a tract containing 310 acres beginning at a white oak on the back line and running a straight line to a dogwood tree on Parkers Creek then along the original line on Parkers Creek to a corner a white oak then south 110 pold to the center of three trees then course continued to Matthew Drake's corner then running Francis Jones' line to the first station, it being part of two surveys that was conveyed to me by James Griffin and (Nathaniel Folesam), signed Mary Williams (M), wit (Arthur Arrington, Jr), Isaac Hilliard, Hardy Griffin (proved). NOTE: DEED INDEX SHOWS MARY BOUGHT LAND FROM ISRAEL FOLESOM AND EBENEZER FOLSOM. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 435, deed date 27 Oct 1770, recorded Feb Ct 1772, John Bond, Anson Co, NC, planter to Richard Ruffin, Edge. Co for 5 pds, 2 shillings proc money, a tract beginning at a pine at the head of Ruffin Branch then west along the principle line to the corner pine then south by Moses Baker's line then by his line to his corner a white oak then by his other line to a corner then (est) to (Richard Ruffin's) line then by his line (north 10 east) to his corner then by his other line to a corner in the branch at a maple then up the branch to a corner pine the be ginning, containing 271 acres being part of a large tract granted to John Bond by deed or patent dated 1 Aug 1762, signed John Bond (mark), wit John Proctor, Wm Bloodworth (proved), Solomon Deloach. Abstracted 25 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 438, deed date 7 Feb 1772, recorded Feb Ct 1772, John Bryan, Edge. Co to Joshua Proctor, county aforesaid for 60 pds VA, a tract on the south side of Fishing Creek containing 150 acres beginning at a black gum standing in the Crooked Swamp Isaac Sessum's line then running along a line of marked trees to the Murtle Branch to a hickory tree corner of the said Sessum's & Britan Bryan's line then along the said Bryan's line to the Crooked Swamp to a white oak standing in the mouth of a small branch then down the said swamp to the lower end of the Great Island then up a swash to a pine a marked tree in William Bryan's line then along said Bryan's line into the Piney Pocoson to a gum a marked tree standing in Josha Proctor's line then north running along the said Proctor's line tot he Crooked Swamp to a hickory marked tree standing in the said Proctor's line then up the said swamp to the first station, signed John Bryan, Sarah Bryan (X), wit Henry Hart, Robert Hudnall, Ethel Ruffin. Acknowledged in open court and Sarah, wife of John Bryan was examined for her free consent. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 447, deed date 1 Mar 1771, no recording info, William Mathews, Edge. Co to Benjamin Smith, county aforesaid for (50 pds proc money), a tract on the north side of Swift Creek containing 70 acres beginning at on said creek in Joseph Matthews line then along said line east 126 poles to his corner a red oak then by Davis Connels line south 80 poles to a red oak in Benjn Matthews line then by said Mathews line west 44 poles to his corner on said creek then up the meanders of said creek to the first station, being part of a tract conveyed to Wm Matthews by deed dated 2 Sep 1762 from Abenezer Folsome, signed William Matthews, wit Arth’r Arrington, Jr, Hardy Griffin, John Jones. Abstracted 24 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 448, deed date 22 Oct 1771, recorded Feb Ct 1772, Sampson Sykes, Edge. Co to William Williams, county aforesaid for 10 pds 3 shillings, 2 pence proc money, a tract on the north side of Tar River beginning at a beach on a (small) creek Jacob Pope's corner tree then along the said Pope's line to his corner on Tar River a pine & red oak then down the said river to the mouth of the throughofare then along the said Thoroughfare to Swift Creek then up said creek to the first station, including 50 acres, being part of a tract granted to William Davis dated 20 Jun 1749, signed Samson Sikes, wit Robert Degges, Pilgrim Pope. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 451, deed date 11 Dec 1771, recorded Feb Ct 1772, Richard Holland, to my son, Richard Holland, alias Rogers, for natural love and affection and me hereunto moving, all my lands, goods and chattel whatsoever, signed Richard Holland (possible mark), wit Edmd Branch, David Hunt (X), proved by Edmund Branch. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 456, deed date 7 Jan 1772, recorded Feb Ct 1772, Charles Manning, Edge. Co, planter to John Hodge, planter, county aforesaid for 20 pds proc money, a tract in Coneto on the Bare Island containing 100 acres beginning at a pine the corner tree running north 100 poles to a pine then west 160 poles to a gum then south 100 poles to a pine then east 160 poles to the first station, signed Charles Manning (M), wit James Hall, William Hall (proved), John White. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 457, deed date 4 Aug 1761, recorded Apr Ct 1772, Earl Granville to John Bailey for 10 shillings, a tract on both sides of Folks Branch at a corner in Folk’s line then west 240 poles to a white oak then north 340 poles to a pine then east 274 poles to a hickory in John James Jones line then by the said line south 290 poles to a red oak in John Folk’s line then by said line west 46 poles to a red oak then by the other line to the first station, containing 583 acres, signed Granville by Thos Child, W. Lucas, J. Montfort. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 461, deed date 11 Oct 1761, recorded 10 Apr 1772, Earl Granville to Joseph Philips, 10 shillings sterling a tract on both sides of the Long Branch beginning at a pine in the said branch then west 30 poles to a pine on the south side of said branch then north 400 poles crossing said branch to a pine then east 200 poles to a red oak in William Hicks’ line then by said line south 180 poles to a pine then by the other line east 140 poles to a pine then by John Sikes line south (24) poles tp a red oak said Sikes’ corner on the Long Branch then up several courses of said branch to the first station, containing 700 acres, signed Granville by Thos Child, Samuel Swann, Jno. Linton. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 463, deed date 19 Sep 1760, recorded 10 Apr 1772, Earl Granville to Joseph Phillips for 10 shillings sterling, a tract in the Parish of St Marys beginning at a gum in Ross Pocoson in William Anderson’s line then by said line east 200 poles to the corner a pine then north (4) east 150 poles by Hatcher’s line to a white oak then by Philips line north 68 west 200 poles to (his) corner a hickory then by Sikes’ line north (8 or 80) west 200 poles to his corner a white oak then by his other line north 10 east 134 poles to a pine & white oak on the Long Branch then up the said branch west 60 poles to a maple Robertr Manner’s corner then by his line south 220 poles to a gum in Rosses Pocoson then down the pocoson to the first station, containing 470 acres, signed Granville by Thos Child, W. Lucas, J. Montfort, examined by Thos. Jones, Jas. Montfort. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 466, deed date 15 Oct 1761, recorded ?, Earl Granville to Joseph Philips for 10 shillings sterling, a tract on both sides of Long Branch beginning at the said Phillips own corner a pine on the south side of the aforesaid branch that runs by his own line north 400 poles to aforesaid branch to two pines (his) corner then west 280 poles to a pine then south 400 poles across said branch to a pine then east 280 poles to the beginning, containing 700 acres, signed Granville by Thos Child, Samuel Swann, Jno Linton, examined by Jno. Linton. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 483, deed date 14 Dec 1771, recorded May Ct 1778, Henry Fountain, Edge. Co to John Dilliard, Jr, county aforesaid for 16 pds VA, a tract beginning at a white oak William Sherrod’s corner then by the said line 74 poles to a pine then east 216 poles to a pine in Hatchers Swamp then by the said line and Forts line to a red oak in Fort’s line then by Eastwood’s line and Elias Fort’s line to the first station, containing 100 acres, signed Henry Fountain (H), wit Joseph Dilliard, Uriah Williams (proved). Abstracted 24 Dec 07, NCA film C.037.40014, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 486, deed date 18 Feb 1771, recorded May Ct 1772, William Waller, Edge. Co to William Guinn, county aforesaid for 20 pds proc money, a tract on the north side of Town Creek containing 100 acres beginning at (Charles ? ) corner pine on the creek that is now (? by Sam Hariat) then north ( ) 12 poles to a pine then by a line of marked trees to the creek then corners at a hickory then down the said creek to the first station, signed William Waller (X), wit Jesse Drake, Benja Marley (proved). Abstracted 3 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db 15, page 486, deed date 22 May 1772, recorded May Ct 1772, John Barber, Edge. Co to David Bullock, county aforesaid for 50 pds proc money, a tract on the south side of Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning in the said swamp at the run then west 20 poles to William Hatcher’s corner hickory then along Hatcher’s line north 65 west 60 poles to a corner pine in the said line then west 74 poles to a pine then south 214 poles to a white oak then east 166 poles to a pine in John Porter’s line then along the said line west 14 poles to his corner red oak then east along his other line 114 poles to a maple in the said swamp then up the swamp to the first station, containing 356 acres, being part of a tract granted to Joshua Elkins by deed dated 10 Nov 1756, signed John Barber, wit Etheld Ruffin, John Hall, acknowledged. Abstracted 3 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40012, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 487, deed date 30 Sep 1771, recorded May Ct 1772, Richard Ruffin, Edge. Co to John Deloach, county aforesaid for 80 pds proc money a tract on the north side of Town Creek beginning at a maple in a branch formerly called the Horsepen Branch a corner then west along the patent line to a turkey oak a corner then south 10 west 240 poles to a pine the corner in said branch then up the said swamp then down the said swamp to the mouth of said branch then up the branch to the first station, containing 150 acres, being part of a tract granted to John Hatcher by patent dated 1745, also one other tract on the north side of Town Creek beginning at a pine at the head of Ruffins Branch then west along the principle line to the corner then south to Moses Baker's line then by his line to his corner white oak then by his other line to a corner then east to the said Richard Ruffin's line then by his line north 10 east to his corner then by his other line to a corner in the branch a maple then up the branch to the first station, containing (207) acres it being part of a larger tract of land granted to John Bond by deed dated 1 Aug 1762 and by said Bond conveyed to the said Richard Ruffin, signed Richard Ruffin, wit Ethel'd Ruffin, William Deloach, acknowledged in court. Abstracted 25 Sep 07, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co DB D, page 495, deed date 27 May 1772, recorded May Ct 1772, John Poulan, Edge. Co to Joseph Poulan, came county for 50 pds proc money, a tract of 138 acres on the (north) side of Tar River whereon the said Joseph Poulan lives, beginning at a hickory on the river a corner tree agreed on then by a line of marked trees to the Principal line then along the said line west to the center of three oaks then south 60 poles to a pine then then west 35 poles to a white oak then by a line of marked trees south 186 poles to a hickory on the river then the courses of the river to the first station, signed John Poullan, no wit, acknowledged in court. Abstracted 1 Apr 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co. Db D, page 507, deed date (24 Aug 1772, recorded Aug Ct 1772, Benjamin Williams, Edge. Co to James Williams, county aforesaid for 10 pds NC a tract on the north side of Swift Creek containing 220 acres beginning at a white oak on the north side of Swift Creek John Mials corner then north 190 poles to a red oak then east 200 poles to a black oak then south 5 east 150 poles to a pine in James Conner's line then south 65 west 30 poles along his line to a hickory on the said creek then up the several courses of the creek to the first station, signed Benjamin Williams (B), wit William Balamey, Stephen Coleman. Abstracted Feb 07, NCA film C.037.40003 CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 514, deed date 20 Feb 1772, recorded Aug Ct 1772, Henry Gay, Edge. Co to James Ricks, county aforesaid for 60 pds proc money a tract of land and plantation on the south side of Tyan Cokey Swamp beginning at a red oak then along the original line south 25 east 270 poles to a turkey oak then east (60) poles to the swamp then up the swamp to the first station, containing 72 acres, signed Henry Gay (R), wit Dun Lamon (proved), Arch Lamon. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 515, deed date 5 Mar 1771, recorded Aug Ct 1772, Reuben Wheatfield, Edge. Co to Richard Thomas, county aforesaid for 60 pds proc money a tract and plantation on both sides of Peach Tree Creek containing 193 acres beginning at a pine in Joseph Thomas’ line on the north side of said creek then west 196 poles to hickory then south 172 poles to across the creek to a white oak then east 160 poles to a red oak in said Thomas’ line then along his line north 14 east 173 poles to the first station, signed Reuben Wheatfield (mark), wit Duncan Lamon (proved), Arch Lamon. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC. Edge. Co Db D, page 518, deed date 13 Aug 1772, recorded Aug Ct 1772, Sherwood Haywood, Sheriff of Edge. Co to James Gray, county aforesaid; by virtue of a writ directing sheriff to take from the property of John Bailey the sum of 20 pds proc money and fees to satisfy Joseph Sumner which he lately was awarded and James Gray appeared at public auction and was high bidder in the sum of 42 pds 2 shillings proc money, a tract on both sides of Folks Branch beginning at a pine in Folk’s line then east 274 poles to a hickory in John Jameson’s line then by the said line south 290 poles to a red oak in John Folk’s line then by the said line west 46 poles to a red oak then by his other line to the first station, containing 583 acres, signed Sher Haywood, wit (Sim Gray), James Pulliam, acknowledged. Abstracted 4 Aug 08, NCA film C.037.40003, CTC.