Jonathan Richardson - 1796 - Stokes Co., NC - Deed

 
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Mercer Co., Ky. Deed Book 3, pg 195
18 Oct 1796…JONATHAN RICHARDSON and MARY his wife of Grayson Co., Va.
though now present in County of Stokes, N.C. sell to THOMAS DENTON of
Mercer Co., Ky. Whearas JOHN DENTON, son of sd THOMAS DENTON was
entitled to settlement and preemption of 1,400 acres of land in Ky., and
sd Thomas Denton obtained a certificate for such by virtue of a claim of
said JOHN DENTON in name of DIANNA DENTON as heir at law of sd JOHN
DENTON.  Thomas Denton has purchased sd settlement and preemption from
JESSE YOCUM and DIANNA his wife.  JONATHAN RICHARDSON whose wife is
lawful daughter of sd THOMAS DENTON is the heir at law of JOHN DENTON
and not the sd DIANNA.  JONATHAN RICHARDSON and his wife sell all right
and title to this land to THOMAS DENTON for the love and affections they
feel towards him and 5 shillings pd by sd THOMAS DENTON.
Signed: JONATHAN RICHARDSON, MARY RICHARDSON
Stokes Co., NC: JONATHAN RICHARDSON & MARY RICHARDSON ack. The above
deed 18 Oct 1796.
Recorded in Mercer Co., Ky. Nov. Ct 1796

Mercer Co., Ky. Deed Book 3, pg 197
13 Oct 1796…ARTHUR DENTON of the State of N.C. sells to THOMAS DENTON of
the State of Kentucky.  Whearas JOHN DENTON, son of THOMAS was entitled
by Law of Va. to a settlement and premption of 1,400 acres in Ky. And sd
THOMAS DENTON obtained a certificate of settlement and preemption for
1,400 acres now in County of Mercer claimed of sd JOHN DENTON in name of
DIANNA DENTON as his heir at Law to sd JOHN and whearas sd Thomas Denton
has since purchased a part of sd settlement and preemption FROM JESSE
YOCUM and sd DIANNA his wife and whearas it now appears that the above
named ARTHUR DENTON is heir at law of sd JOHN DENTON and not the sd
DIANNA now sd ARTHUR for consideration of the love and affection which
he bares to the sd THOMAS DENTON and for 5 shillings pd by sd THOMAS
DENTON, ARTHUR DENTON sells to THOMAS all his right, title and interest
both in Law and Equity in and to settlement and preemption to the only
proper use of sd THOMAS DENTON.
Signed: ARTHUR DENTON, CATHERINE DENTON
Stokes Co., NC. ARTHUR DENTON & CATHERINE his wife, citizens of sd Co.
appeared in Court Oct 13, 1796 & acknowledged sd deed
Recorded in Mercer Co., Ky. Nov Ct. 1796.


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