-------------------------------------------------------------------------- This file was contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Aug. 11, 1998 (prsjr@aol.com) USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This information was sent to me by: Subj: Catawba, Native Americans Date: Aug. 11, 1998 06:10:29 EDT From: Jean W. STRINGHAM (Zojea@aol.com) To: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. (PRSJR@aol.com) File: DEED1.TXT CATAWBA INDIANS to GREER (January 29th 1795) This Indenture made 17 Sept. 1788 By Catawba Nation Received from Sam Powell, 21257 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown, Maryland 21742-1467 8/8/97 (Illegible) of DEEDS B (OLD) 1788 - 1797 LANCASTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA BY MRS. IDA McDOW RODMAN NATIONAL NO. 393275 GENEALOGIST, WAXHAWS CHAPTER, D.A.R. LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA MRS. B. H. ROSSON, JR., GENEALOGIST, S.C.D.A.R. 1953 - 1954 Peyton George, Gage & Tucker 1200 G Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 (Address from which Sam Powell rcd info2/14/94) 975.745 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY R . d (Illegible) Vol. 2 50807 01 May 1795 Henry Massey of Lancaster County, South Carolina of one part and Thomas Thower of said County and State of other part WITNESSETH that said Joseph White and Henry Massey for sum of 28 pounds sterling to them paid have sold said Thomas Thower, his heirs, etc. forever one certain tract of land and being in county aforesaid on North side of Waxhaw Creek beginning Post Oak on Moses Whites line thence etc. ...to a black oak on Robert Harts line; etc... containing 80 acres with all Woods, etc. To have and hold said land and premises with every of its appurtenances to said Thower his heirs etc. forever. Teste James Massey Joseph WHITE { Seal } William Massey Henry MASSY { Seal } South Carolina Lancaster County . Personally appeared James before me and being duly sworn declareth he saw Joseph White and Henry Massey sign seal and deliver the within to Thomas Thower for the Purposes therein contained. Sworn to this 1 May 1795. Isaac Donnom J.P. 2/c Paid JAMES MASSEY Pages 285 and 286 CATAWBA INDIANS to GREER (January 29th 1795) This Indenture made 17 Sept. 1788 By and between Genl. New River, Col. Ears and other head men of the Catawba Nation in York County, South Carolina of one part and James GREER of Mecklenburg County North Carolina of other part WITNESSETH that whereas in and [297] Grant made unto our Nation of a tract of land containing 15 miles Square We the said head men have found it advisable with the consent of the trustees now acting for our Nation Do make and give unto the said James GREER his heirs and assigns a good sure and Indisputable Lease to and for a certain tract ofland within our said claim of 320 acres lying and being on both sides of the Charleston Road known by the name of the "Steel Creek" road beginning on Climes branch on Knoxes line running up the old Indian line between the Catawbas and North Carolina line, from thence joining Mr. William Potte land and running thence with his line to the lower end of it leading to Charleston, Thence cross the "Great Road" and runs along Mr. Millers line and from thence joining Mr. Knox's line, etc. We said headmen for ourselves and our Nation, and their and our heirs do Warrant and defend unto said James GREER his heirs, etc. in a clear Lease for and during full term and to the end of ninety nine years to commence from day of date of these presents Provided nevertheless that said James GREER his heirs, etc. do pay yearly and every year on first day of November during said term unto our said Nation of Indians or their heirs five Spanish Mill's Dollars or the value thereof and if James GREER, his heirs, etc. shall fail or neglect to pay the above rent for the space of 3 months after it shall become due, if the same shall be lawfully demanded and no sufficient Distress may be found upon the premises then it shall and may be lawful for the Nation of Indians or their acting chief in behalf of the Nation to Re-enter upon the premises and repossess and enjoy the same as their lawful Right and claim everything herein contained Notwithstanding: We the Trustees for the Catawba Nation of Indians whose names are underwritten do certify that the above instrument of Writing was perfected in Our presence and our approbation.[298] GENL. NEW RIVER'S N5 Mark (LS) Charles Miller COL JOHN EARS' C MARK X (LS) Thomas Spratt MAJ. JOHN RE BROWN'S c MARK (LS) Andw. Foster PETER y GEORGE'S Mark (LS) Rec'd this 25th Feby. 1788 seven Dollars of the within Rents for the use of the Catawba Nation. Charles Miller Rec'd this 17th day of Sept. 1788 for the use of the Catawba Nation the sum of 73 Dollars of the within Rents. Charles Miller Rec'd this 24 day of June 1789 5 Dollats of the within Rent Rec'd of the within Rent five Dolars this 31st day of May 1794. Jany, 26 1795 Rec'd 25 dollars of the within Rents --- I assign Seal Transfer and deliver all my Rights Title and Interest of within Lease of 99 years unto John Keliah and Robert Varner it being for Value Rec'd Witness my hand this 17th October 1790. JAMES GREER ( L. S. ) James West Agness Culp's x Mark State of South Carolina personally appeared James West before me Andrew Foster a Justice assigned to keep peace in county aforesaid and being duly sworn made oath that he did see James GREER sign seal and deliver the above transference of the within lease to John Keilak and Robert Vernor and did see Agness Culp sign as concurring witness with him. Sworn and subscribed this 25 July 1795 Before me. James West Andw. Foster J.P. Fees 4/ 11 Page 286 (OCTOBER 7th 1795) This Indenture made Between John Shepherd in Lancaster County South Carolina Yeoman of one part and John McMurray of County and State aforesaid Cruper (Cropper) of the other part WITNESSETH that the said John Shepherd for sum of 21 pounds sterling to him paid by said John McMurray hath sold unto -------------------------------------------------------------------------- This file was contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Aug. 11, 1998 (prsjr@aol.com) USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This information was sent to me by: Subj: Catawba, Native Americans Date: Aug. 11, 1998 06:10:29 EDT From: Jean W. STRINGHAM (Zojea@aol.com) To: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. (PRSJR@aol.com)