Pitt County NcArchives Deed.....Abraham Cox to Thomas Cannon, 1848
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Deed Book MM
Page 201

Grantor: Abraham COX
Grantee: Thomas CANNON
Enslaved person(s): Sam, about 12 years old; Mathew (a girl), about 3 years old
Date: 23 Feb 1848

State of North Carolina, Pitt County. Know all men by these presents, that for the consideration 
of the sum of eight hundred dollars to me in hand paid by Thomas Cannon of the same State 
and County, the receipt of which I acknowledge, have bargained and sold to him, the said 
Thomas Cannon, two negroes, a boy named Sam about twelve years old, a girl named Mathew, 
about three years old, which two negroes I warrant and defend the right to be good to him the 
said Thomas Cannon, his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claim of all persons whatsoever. 
In witness of which I have set my hand and seal 23rd February 1848, in presence of Josiah 
Cox. [Sr.?]

        his
Abraham  x  Cox [seal mark]
       mark

May Term 1849
Then this deed from Abraham Cox to Thomas Cannon was acknowledged in open court and 
ordered to be registered.

Attest.
W.D. Moye, Clerk