Pitt County NcArchives Deed.....Palmer Cannon to Cornelius Cannon, 1847
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Deed Book MM
Page 102

Grantor: Palmer CANNON
Grantee: Cornelius CANNON
Enslaved person(s): Samson, about 1 year old
Date: 30 Apr 1847

State of North Carolina, Pitt County} Know all men by these presents that I, Palmer Cannon, for 
an in consideration of the natural love which I have and bear for my son, Cornelius Cannon, I do 
hereby give unto her one negro boy, Samson, aged about one year old. I also give unto my son 
Cornelius one fifth part of my land containing one hundred and eight acres, also one bed, 
bedstead, and furniture, I do give unto my son Cornelius and his heirs forever. As witness I do 
hereby set my hand and seal this the 30th of April 1847.

Palmer Cannon [seal mark]

Attest
Benj. Hazleton
Seth Gaskins

Nov Term 1848
Then this deed of gift from Palmer Cannon to Cornelius Cannon was proven in open court by 
the oath of Benj. Hazleton, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto. Let it be registered.

Attest.
W.D. Moye, Clerk