BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - DEEDS - Newton C. Harris to nephews and nieces
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Deed Book NN, p. 283   3 Feb. 1844
Deed of Gift by Newton C. Harris
Bedford Co., TN 

Newton C. Harris to Charles F. Wilkes & others.  Deed of Gift

Know all men by these presents that I Newton C. Harris of the County of 
Bedford & State of Tennessee in consideration of the natural love & affection 
which I bear for my nephews and nieces hereafter named, and also for diverse 
good causes & consideration (illegible) same Newton C. Harris hereunto moving 
have given, granted and confirmed, and by these present do give grant and 
confirm, unto the said nephews and nieces hereafter named, all and singular 
the following property.,  To my Nephew, Charles F. Wilkes one sorrel colt 
about ten months old, and one saddle, and one sow, and twelve pigs and eight 
shoats, Also I give to my Nephew William P. Wilkes one feather bed, bedstead & 
furniture and ten chairs, I also give to my niece Elizabeth J. Wilkes, one 
feather bed & bedstead & furniture and one side saddle,  I also give to my 
Niece Lazina D. Wilkes, one feather bed, bedstead & furniture, one chest,  I 
also give to my Neace Martha G Wilkes one feather bed, bedstead & furniture,  
I also give to my niece Sarah F. Wilkes one loom and one flax wheel,  I also 
give to my Niece Tallitha W. Wilkes, twelve geese(illegible),  I also give to 
my niece Almeda B. Wilks one cow,- I also give to my niece Susanna M. Wilkes 
eighteen geese and twelve sheep, and one heifer & press.  To have and to hold, 
and enjoy the same to the only proper use benefit and behoof of the said 
Charles F. Wilkes, William P. Wilkes, Eliza J. Wilkes, Elizabeth J. Wilkes, 
Lazina D. Wilkes, Martha C. Wilkes, Sarah F. Wilkes, Tallitha W. Wilkes, 
Almedia B. Wilkes, and Susanna M. Wilkes their heirs and assigns forever.  In 
Winess whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 3rd day of February 
1844.
						Newton C. Harris
State of Tennessee 
Bedford County		
Personally appeared before me Robert Hurst of the County Court said County.  
Newton C. Harris the within named bargainor with whom I am personally 
acquainted, and who acknowledges that he executed, the within deed, the 
purposes therein contained
Witness my hand at Office this 5th February 1844-Robert Hurst clerk
Recd and noted June 1, 1844 at 4 Oclock P.M.
Registered June 1st 1844 -Andrew Vannoy, Register