NC, Lenoir, Deeds, St. Marys Episcopal Church deed 1833 ========================================================= USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed by Patricia (Patty) Day, November 2000. ========================================================== Deed found in. . . Microfilmed by North Carolina department of Archives and History Division of Archives and Manuscripts Raleigh, North Carolina Record Book of St. Mary's Parish Kinston, NC 1843-1921 Loaned for microfilming by Mrs. John G. Dawson, Kinston, NC reprinted here with the permission of St. Mary's Page 7 This is a hand written copy of a deed which was attached to page 7 and 8. (An original copy of the deed is found later attached to the vestry records) A True Copy of the Deed conveying the present site of this church edifice to St. Mary's Parish. Frederick F. Westbrook To the Vestry of St. Mary's Church, Kinston, this indenture made this day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty three between Frederick F. Westrook of theCounty of Lenoir and State of North Carolina of the one part and the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of North Carolina of the other part. Whereas Sundry Citizens of the County of Lenoir have associated together as a congregation for the purpose of worshiping almighty God according to the faith and ritual of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America and have been duly constituted and admitted as a parish of this church by the name and style of St. Marys Church Kinston, And whereas William Lovick, John C. Washington, Edward C. Bellamy, Reubin Knox, George Whitfield Spring Hill, and Lewis C. Desmond have been duly appointed the Vestry of said Church. and by the aid of sundry persons desirous of promoting the faith and doctrines of said church has purchased the lots or parcels of land in the town of Kinston, here in after described such are nowerecting a house for said worship, there___, by the aid aforesaid, agreeably to the true interest and meaning of the original subscription paper a copy of which is here unto annexed. Now this Indenture ___ for the purpose of effectuating the premises and securing the said parcel of land and house of worship to the said church for the purpose aforesaid forever, and for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars to the said Frederick F. Westbrook in hand and paid by said vestry for and in behalf of said church. He the said Frederick F. Westbrook hath given, granted, bargained sold and ___ and by those present- doth give grant, bargain, sell and ___, unto the said Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese aforesaid two certain lots or parcels of Land lying and beingin the town of Kinston in the said county of Lenoir, known as and distinguished in the place of said town by number (50)fifty, and (51) fifty one, bounded north byCaswell Page 8 Street, west by Queen Street, South by lots No. (61)sixty one and (62) sixtytwo, East by lot No. (49) the said lots bereby conveyed, being a part of the lots, which were divided to said Westbrook by the last will of Frederick Jones decd. Tho have and to hold the said lots unto the said Protestant Episcopal church forever. And the said Frederick F. Westbrook for himself and his heirs do hereby covenantto and with the said Protestant Episcopal Church, and the Vestry of St. Marys Church and their successors in office jointly and severally that he will warrent and defend the premises hereby conveyed unto the said church, against the lawful claims of all persons whatsoever, and that he will at anytime when called on make and execute any deed of conveyance or otherwise may benecessary to move effectually assure the premises for the purpose herein mentioned.In testimony where of the said Frederick F. Westbrook hath here unto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. Frederick F. Westbrook (seal) in the Presence of M. Bright Wasson Wilcox We the subscribers do hereby agree to pay the sum attatched to our successive names, for the purpose of building an Episcopal Church in Kinston , Lenoir County North Carolina. This Edifice is to be the exclusive property of the Protestant Episcopal Parish in Kinston and to ___ known by the name of St. Marys Church and to be devoted exclusively to their service, except so far as the vestry may feel ___ to recommodate (sic)other Denominations in the use of it for public worship when there is no Episcopal Clergyman present. It is clearly understood however, that such use by (On a seperate page, probably on the back of the paper inserted into the book on pages 7 and 8.) Chistian Societies can never be claimed as a right either to the privilege of worship in or to the posession of said edifice, but that it is to the consecrated in the usual form by the Bishop of this Diocese as an Episcopal Church as such, to be held by hima ndhis successors forever.It is therefore further understood, that no other denomination can make regular appointments for holding divine service in this church than those to whose service it is hereby devoted, except when authorized by the vestry. State of North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions Lenoir County, January Term 1834 Then was the foregoing deed of bargain and sale from Frederick F. Westbrook to the Vestry of St. Marys Church,exhibited in open court and execution there of proved by Watson WilCox and ordered be registered.Lewis C. Desmond Enrolled in the Registers office of Lenoir County the 26th day of March 1834 M. Bright Reg A true Copy from the Records of Lenoir County the 26th Nov 1855 Stephen White? Reg.