BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - DEEDS - Whitworth Deed Abstracts ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Steve Carson carson@gscassociates.com ==================================================================== Deed, William J. Watkins to Andrew Vannoy TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book PP, Page 404, dated 3 February 1848 Abstract: 118 ¼ acres in the 6th CD of Bedford County, begins on Andrew Vannoy's west boundary, also touches J. M. Elliot's NW corner in Andrew Vannoy's line Witness: William J. Chessee, Jacob Whitworth --------------------------------------- Deed, John C. Dunn to Samuel Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book D, Pages 565-566, dated 25 November 1812 Abstract: " ? John C. Dunn of the State of Tennessee and Bedford County of the one part and Samuel Whitworth of the County and State aforesaid of the other part ?"; $225 for 300 acres on the waters of Wilson's Creek; borders Jonathan Graves John C. Dunn Witness: James McKissick, Jurat John Warner, Jurat Proved on the oaths of the witnesses January term 1814 --------------------------------------- Deed, James Patton and A. Erwin to Jacob Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book F, Pages 84-85, dated 29 March 1814 Abstract: "?Jacob Whitworth of the County of Bedford in the State of Tennessee of the other part ?"; $450 for 150 acres "? on the Waters of the Wartrace Fork of Duck River a part of a 5000 acre Tract granted to John Gray Blount and Thomas Blount Number of the grant 219 Beginning on the East boundary of said Grant where a line was run by Malcolm Gilchrist for W. Branch crosses said line on a Sugartree thence West Four Hundred and forty Poles to a birch and horn bean Thence South one hundred poles to Two Sugartrees near the head of a Hollow at five Poles below a small Spring thence East Two Hundred and Poles to a Spanish Oak and Sugar Tree in the East boundary of said Grant Number 219 Thence North with the line of the said one hundred poles to the beginning ?" James Patton, Andrew Erwin by their attorney in fact H. Grove Joel H. Good , Jurat Witness: Ruben Wilson , Jurat Proved in the oaths of the witnesses January term 1814 --------------------------------------- Deed, Joseph D. Graves to Elizabeth Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book F, Pages 358-359, dated 1 February 1815 Abstract: " ? Joseph D. Graves of Rutherford County and State of Tennessee of the one part and Elizabeth Whitworth of the County of Bedford and State aforesaid of the other part ?"; $420 for "? on the waters of Wilson's Creek Beginning at a Stake on Samuel J. Whitworth's South East corner on James Dickson's North boundary line running East with said line one hundred and twenty five poles to a stake thence West one hundred and twenty five poles to a stake thence South to the beginning ?" Joseph D. Graves Witness: John C. Dunn, Edward Whitworth Proved on the oaths of the witnesses 29 January 1814 Registered 18 April 1816 --------------------------------------- Deed, Jeremiah Whitworth to John S. Cook TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book J, Pages 147-150, dated 10 October 18?? Abstract: " ? Jeremiah Whitworth of the County of Buckingham of the one part and John S. Cooke and Abraham B. Routon of the other part ? whereas certain matters in difference have been determined. ? and the said Jeremiah Whitworth is anxious to carry into effect those award for and in consideration of a Deed of conveyance to be Executed to him to convey With General Warranty in fee simple one hundred and forty two acres of Land lying in the County of Buckingham and State of Virginia which conveyance was awarded ? for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and thirteen pounds twelve shillings to be paid to the said Whitworth by Bond Executed by the said Abraham B. Routon with the said Cook as his Security on which bond judgment has been obtained in the Supreme Court in and for the County of Buckingham for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar by the said Cooke and Routon to the said Jeremiah Whitworth in hand paid the receipt of which hereby acknowledged by the said Jeremiah doth hereby Grant bargain and sell Passover and assign to the said John S. Cooke and Abraham B Routon a certain Tract or parcel of Land Containing three hundred and twenty acres lying in the State of Tennessee being part of a tract purchased by said Whitworth of Andrew Jackson which said tract of land containing three hundred and twenty acres is better designated by platt hereunto annexed and to be regarded as a part of this deed that is the land Conveyed to the said Cooke and Routon in the following portions, Viz: the said Cooke shall hold one hundred and forty two acres of the said tract subject to this the said Cooke and Routon's future division ? J. Whitworth Witness: Benjamin H. Watkins, Samuel Jones, George Booker, R. Eldnigar --------------------------------------- Deed, Joseph D. Graves to Samuel J. Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book J, Pages 269-270, dated 20 February 1815 Abstract: Graves is of Rutherford County, TN and Samuel J. Whitworth is of Bedford County, TN; $500 for and unspecified number of acres on the waters of Wilson's Creek "?Beginning at a stake and three Dogwoods it being the South West corner of a Three Hundred acre entry in the name of John C. Dunn on James Dickson's North boundary line, Running thence East one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence North one hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence West one hundred and twenty four poles to a stake thence South to the beginning ?" Witness: John C. Dunn, Edward Whitworth Proven on the oath of Edward Whitworth, December term 1815 --------------------------------------- Bill of Sale, Samuel Whitworth to Isaac Frizel TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book J, Pages 340-341, dated 22 November 1819 Abstract: Samuel Whitworth of Bedford, TN sells to Isaac Frizel of same for $200, "? one wagon and five set of gear four head of Horses which is to say one gray horse one brown bay mare two bay horses, one still and thirteen tubs and now as late in the occupation of the said Samuel Whitworth ?" Witness: Nathan Frizel, Jurat Proved on the oath of Nathan Frizel, January Term 1820 Registered 6 January 1820 --------------------------------------- Deed, Samuel Whitworth to Hugh Wall TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book K, Pages 191-192, dated 14 August 1815 Abstract: ".. Between Samuel Whitworth of the State of Tennessee of Bedford County of the one part and Hugh Wall of the County and State aforesaid of the other part ?"; $830 for 205 acres on the waters of Wilson' s Creek [Note: in present day Marshall County, TN] Samuel J. Whitworth Witness: Aaron Wilson, Moses Wilson Proven on the oaths of the witnesses 17 April 1819 Registered 18 June 1819 --------------------------------------- Deed, Susanna Pennington to Isaac Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book L, Pages 189-190, dated 5 July 1819 Abstract: ".. Between Susanna Pennington and Live Pennington, administrators for Elijah Pennington Sr., deceased of the County of Bedford and State of Tennessee of the One part and Isaac Whitworth of the County and State aforesaid of the other part ? $300 for 100 acres; "Beginning...near the head of a Hollow the waters of Noah's Fork of the Garrison Fork of Duck River running Thence North One hundred and forty six poles to a Beech and Chestnut thence East One hundred and Ten Poles to three White Oaks Thence South One hundred and Forty Six poles to two red Oaks thence West to the Beginning " Witnesses: John King, John Pennington Proven on the oaths of the two witnesses October term 1819 Recorded: 15 July 1819 --------------------------------------- Deed, Samuel Smalling to Forsyth heirs TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book N, Page 103, 2 December 1819 Abstract: relinquishment of his claim (1/6 part) to a certain Negro girl named Frankey now in the possession of Edward Cowan; the other 5 parts belong to the other 5 heirs of Benjamin Forsyth, deceased, to wit: Sally A. Perry, Effy J. Forsyth, Catherine H. Forsyth, James N. Forsyth and May P. Forsyth Witness: Edward Whitworth, Able Perry Proven on the oath of Edward Whitworth, December term 1820 --------------------------------------- Deed, Jacob Whitworth et. al to Abraim Fenly TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book O, Pages 31-32, dated 23 December 1821 Abstract: "This Indenture made the Twenty third of December one thousand Eight hundred and twenty one between Jacob Whitworth, George Hill, John Hill and Samuel Whitworth all of the County of Bedford in the State of Tennessee of the one part and Abriam Fenly of the other part of the aforesaid State and County. Witnesseth that for an in consideration of the sum of Eleven hundred and fifty dollars to us in hand paid the receipt and Payment of which the said Jacob Whitworth, George Hill, John Hill and Samuel Whitworth do hereby acknowledge Hath Granted, Bargained, Sold and Conveyed and Confirm unto the said Abram Fenly His heirs or assigns forever a certain Tract or Parcel of Land Situated Lying and Being in the County of Bedford on the Waters of the Wartrace fork of Duck River a part of a 5000 acre tract Granted by the State of North Carolina to John G. Blount and Thomas Blount Number of Grant 213. Beginning in the East boundary of said Grant where the line run by Malcolm Gilchrist for W. Branch on at a Sugartree thence West Two Hundred and fort Poles to a beach and hornbean thence South one Hundred Poles to two Sugartrees near the head of a Hollow five poles below a small Spring thence East Two hundred forty Poles to corner" of Jeremiah Hill at a small Sugartree in the East boundary of said thence West the of said one hundred containing by estimation one hundred and fifty acres be the same more or less ? Jacob Whitworth George Hill John Hill Samuel Whitworth Witness: Archibald Chaffin, Erasmus Hill, Ballew Coldwell Proved on the oaths of Archibald Chaffin and Ballew Coldwell, October term 1821 --------------------------------------- Deed, David Sims to Jacob Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book P, Pages 126-127, dated 26 January 1822 Abstract: " ?David Sims of the County of Bedford in the State of Tennessee of the one part and Jacob Whitworth of the County of Bedford in the State of Tennessee of the other part ?" $145 for 40 acres; "? on the South side of Duck River Beginning at a small Hickory the same being the South East corner of a 39 acre tract purchased by Minos Cannon of the said David Sims running thence South eight two poles and a half to Two White Oaks in Edmund Green's North boundary line then west with said Green's line to the sad Green's North West corner and passing his corner the same course in all seventy seven poles and ¾ poles to a cedar and small ash Thence North eight two poles and a half to two small ashes on the South boundary line of said Minos Cannon's 39 acre tract thence East seventy poles and ¾ to the beginning ?" David Sims Witness: William H. Iredale, Benjamin McQuistion Proven on the oaths of the witnesses 9 July 1822 --------------------------------------- Power of Attorney, Edward and Anna Whitworth to Samuel Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book Q, Pages 118-119, dated 28 March 1810 Abstract: Power of Attorney from "? Edward Whitworth and Anna Whitworth of the County of Bedford and State of Tennessee, for Divers good causes and consideration have made ordained and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and ordain and appoint out trusty friend Samuel Whitworth of the County and State aforesaid our true and lawful attorney for us in our name and for our use to ask, demand and recover or receive of and from Oliver McReynolds of the County of Cammel and State of Virginia. Administrator of the estate of James McReynolds Sr., Late of the County of Cammel and state aforesaid one sixth part of all the said James McReynolds Sr. deceased estate that may be coming to the heirs of Thomas McReynolds, deceased and by these presents granting to our said attorney our sole and full powers and authority to take, pursue and follow such legal courses for the recovery, receiving and obtaining of the said one sixth part of the aforesaid estate or portion that may be coming from the estate of said James McReynolds Sr. deceased of Cammel County in Virginia that may be coming to the heirs of the said Thomas McReynolds, Deceased who lived in Moore County of North Carolina as we ourselves could do if we were personally present ?" Edward Whitworth Anna Whitworth Acknowledged at court by Edward Whitworth, March term 1810 [Note: There is no Virginia County named "Cammel". My best guess is that they mean "Campbell" County. ] --------------------------------------- Deed, James Turbeville to Edward Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book Q, Pages 174-175, dated 8 March 1823 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $225 for 27 acres; beginning at an elm Arthur Sheffield Sr. North West Corner thence South with Sheffield's line seventy two poles to a stake thence West sixty poles to a stake thence North seventy two poles to a stake thence East sixty poles to the beginning containing by estimation Twenty Seven acres lying on Spring Creek ?" James Turbeville Witness: Jas. B. Sheffield, T. J. Martin, Richard D. Steen, William Murray Acknowledged in open court by the maker 18 April 1823 [Note: 1820 census, same page as Edward Whitworth (page 19, line 16): James Turbeville (page 19, line 10): 200010-21-11-0-2-00110-02010; next page (page 20, line 15) Jason Sheffield: 200010-10020-0-1-00100-00000] --------------------------------------- Deed, James Hobbs to Edward Teal TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book W, Pages 7-8, dated 13 September 1824 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $300 for 15 acres beginning at the NE corner of a James Hobb's 80 acre survey in the name of James Hobbs James Hobbs Witness: Isaac Whitworth, Robert Patterson Proven on the oaths of the witnesses 17 February 1827 --------------------------------------- Deed, James Hobbs to Edward Teal TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book W, Pages 25-26, dated 3 November 1826 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $100 for 15 acres " ? beginning at a Buckeye and box elder on the South side of Noah's Fork about 30 Poles above the mouth of Horse Branch thence meandering down the channel of said Noah's Fork to Robert Patterson's line through his lane to a stake thence Continuing with said line to the West boundary line Thence North along said line to a Sugartree and White Ash Thence East Ninety Nine Poles to the Beginning ?" James Hobbs Witness: Isaac Whitworth, Robert Patterson Proven on the oaths of the witnesses 17 February 1827 --------------------------------------- Deed, James Hobbs to Edward Teal TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book W, Pages 36-37, dated 30 September 1824 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $100 for 4 acres beginning at the SE corner of a 75 acre survey in the name of James Hobbs James Hobbs Witness: Isaac Whitworth, Robert Patterson Proven on the oaths of the witnesses 17 February 1827 --------------------------------------- Deed, James Hobbs to Edward Teal TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book W, Pages 59-60, dated 22 September 1824 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $200 for ten acres bordering James Hobb's 60 acre tract James Hobbs Witness: Isaac Whitworth, Robert Patterson Proven on the oaths of the witnesses 17 February 1827 --------------------------------------- Deed, James Hobbs to Edward Teal TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book W, Pages 77-78, dated 29 September 1824 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $300 for 55 acres; "?Beginning about thirty Poles above the mouth of a Branch known by the Name of the Horse Branch where it runs into said Noah's Creek on the North side at a Buckeye and Boulder Running from thence South to Robert Patterson's a white Walnut Tree thence along said Robert Patterson's Conditional Line Through his lane to an Elm Tree leaving out the sink hole spring, crossing Noah's Creek to a Birch Thence continued on the West boundary line thence North along said line to a SugarTree and White ash the distance unknown Thence East Ninety Poles to the Beginning ?" James Hobbs Witness: Isaac Whitworth, Robert Patterson Proven on the oaths of the witnesses 17 February 1827 --------------------------------------- Deed, Jacob Whitworth to Davis Bording TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book W, Pages 125-126, dated 7 January 1827 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $500 for a tract of 100 acres and 98 poles :on the Waters of the Wartrace Fork of Duck River?" part of 5000 acre grant #219 and "part of a 262 acre tract sold to the said Whitworth on 20th day of November 1821 by A. Erwin ?", "beginning at a horn bean on the West Bank of Whitworth's Branch at Isaac Whitworth's South East Corner of his sixty acre tract thence East Eighty Nine poles to a Large Beech in the East boundary line of said 5000 acre grant No 219 thence North on said East boundary line 204 poles to a large Spanish Oak on the top of a Ridge thence South forty six West forty six poles to a Beech and sugartree then South 80 West sixty nine poles to a hickory Isaac Whitworth's North corner thence with his East boundary South eleven East eight three poles to a hickory in the branch thence South with said line 26 East sixty six poles to the beginning ?" Jacob Whitworth Witness: N. L. Majors Abraham Fenley Acknowledged in open court by the maker, 19 February 1827 --------------------------------------- Deed, Edward Whitworth to Bright Roberts TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book W, Pages 225-226, dated 7 December 1826 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $657 for 125 acres beginning on the South East corner of 74 acres belonging to Bright Roberts? Edward Whitworth Witness: Adam Miller, Aaron W. Graves Acknowledged in open court by the maker, May term 1827 --------------------------------------- Deed, Jacob Whitworth to Mary A. C. Cannon TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book W, Pages 225-226, dated 7 December 1826 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $200 for 40 acres begins at the SE corner of a 39 acre tract purchased by Minos Cannon, deceased of David Sims, S to Edmund Green's North boundary line, to Greens NW corner, to S boundary line of Minos Cannon's 39 acre tract E to the beginning; Jacob Whitworth Witness: James M. E. Johnston Nathaniel Johnston Proven on the oaths of the two witnesses, 29 December 1827 Registered 31 January 1828 --------------------------------------- Deed, S. J. Whitworth to Effy Whitworth, Quit Claim TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book W, Page 254, 8 Sept 1825 I hereby relinquish all my right, Title and Interest to the land left me by my mother Elizabeth Whitworth to Effy Whitworth for a certain Negro Boy Slave Named Henry aged 11 years. Sealed, signed and Delivered on September 8th 1825. S. J. Whitworth In Presents of: Test: James D. Graves Edward Whitworth State of Tennessee, Bedford County} I certify that the within relinquishment from S. J. Whitworth to Effy Whitworth was proven in Open Court by the Oath of Edward Whitworth Subscribing Witness thereto and ordered to be registered. Given under my hand this 10th May 1827 James McKissick, Clerk of Bedford County --------------------------------------- Deed, Andrew Erwin to Lorenzo D. Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book CC, Page 165, dated 20 January 1826 This indenture is made this 20th day of January in the year Eight hundred and twenty six between Andrew Erwin on the County of Bedford and State of Tennessee of the one part and Lorenzo D. Whitworth of said County and State of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Andrew Erwin hath bargained and sold unto the said Whitworth a certain tract of parcel of land Situate in said County of Bedford on the waters of the Wartrace Fork of Duck River it being a part of two hundred and seventy two acres sold to Jacob Whitworth, Father of the said Lorenzo D., on the 6th day of November 1821 for $1000. Beginning on a Sycamore in Finelly's North Boundary line on the west bank of said Whitworth's Branch, thence east with said Finelly's line to his north east corner on a sugar tree at 55 poles, thence North, the east boundary of the 5,000 acre tract No. 229, of which this is a part, to a birch thence west with Jacob Whitworth's south boundary of his 109 acre tract 59 poles to a stake in the bank of the branch, thence with the meanders of said branch to the Beginning, containing by calculation forty six acres and ten poles be the same more or less..." Signed: Andrew Erwin Witnesses: William B. McNutt, Samuel Sutton Recorded: 17 August 1832 --------------------------------------- Deed, Edward Teal to Isaac Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book BB, Pages 136-137, dated 22 October 1826 Abstract: "? between Edward Teal Senior of the County of Bedford in the State of Tennessee of the one part and Isaac Whitworth Junior the said County and State of the other part ?"; $700 for a "certain piece or parcel of land consecutively adjoining and lying in the county aforesaid on the waters of Noah's Fork of Duck River on the head of Horse Branch. Beginning at two Lynns on the West side of the Spring, preceding thence South forty poles to a Spanish Oak white oak and birch thence East fifty poles crossing said Horse branch to three Chestnut trees at the top of a rige thence North eighty poles to a Birch and Hickory thence West fifty poles to a stake thence South 40 poles to the beginning containing Twenty five acres be the same more or less. Second tract of twenty acres beginning at the North East corner of the above tract, Running thence North Sixty poles to a Hickory and Chestnut thence West sixty poles to a buckeye and Sassafras thence South twenty four poles to acre tract Beginning at a Buckeye on the West boundary line of the said twenty five acre tract about 10 poles from the North West corner Running thence West to a black Ash thence South to two Hickories and Birch thence East to a stake on the West boundary line of the aforesaid 25 acre tract hence North with the above boundary lines to the beginning containing twenty five acres be the same more or less Reference to the Grant for the number of poles for this tract and furthermore also a five acre piece or tract of land taken off the North end of a Tract formerly belonging to Thomas Crossland. Beginning at a Spanish Oak, White Oak and Birch, the South West corner of the first mentioned twenty five acre tract running thence East crossing Horse Branch to a dogwood on the West side of the Hill, Thomas Crossland's North East corner thence South with said line thirty one poles to a Chinquapin Oak and Hornbean Thence West crossing said branch and running with a Lot Line and continuing to the West boundary line of the said tract to a Stake Thence North to the Beginning containing five acres be the same more or less ?" Edward Teal Registered 2 December 1830 --------------------------------------- Bill of Sale, Theophilus Hamilton to Edward Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book BB, Page 361, dated 7 October 1822 Abstract: " ? I, Theophilus Hamilton of the County of Bedford in the State of Tennessee do this day bargain and sell unto Edward Whitworth of the County and State aforesaid one Negro woman Slave Dark Completed by name of Precilla and her child Roddy for the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars ? Theophilus Hamilton Mary Ann Hamilton Test: H. Patterson Henry Martin Richard S. Richmon, Jurat as to Theophilus Hamilton at May Term 1830 Proven 10 May 1831 on the oath of Richard S. Richmon Registered 31 October 1831 --------------------------------------- Deed, Jacob and Isaac Whitworth to Champion Bailey TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book BB, Page 122, dated 4 January 1827 Abstract: "Jacob Whitworth and Isaac Whitworth of the County of Bedford in the State of Tennessee of the one part and Champion Bailey of the County and State aforesaid of the other part ?" $240 for 68 acres "on the waters of the Wartrace Fork of Duck River. Beginning at a stake on the West side of Whitworth's Branch and running thence Northwardly to a birch Stump thence North 26 degrees W 33 poles to a buckeye in a branch thence East 2 ½ poles to a stake thence Northwardly with the drain of a hollow 83 poles to a Hickory in a line of the Ragsdale Tract thence South West 33 poles to a pin oak thence South 65 West 38 poles to two sugar trees thence South 25 West to a red oak thence South 11 East 33 poles to a large Birch thence South 43 East 46 poles to a Beech thence South 33 poles to a sugar tree thence East 81 poles to the beginning, Containing by Calculation Sixty Eight acres be the same more or less being part of two Hundred and Seventy two acres sold by Andrew Erwin to said Jacob Whitworth on the 24th day of November 1821 for the sum of one thousand dollars ? " Jacob Whitworth Witness: Ezekiah Graham, James Graham Sr., james Grahaom Jr. Acknowledged by the maker, 7 May 1833 Registered 23 May 1833 --------------------------------------- Deed, Allen Perry to Edward Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book DD, Pages 92-93, dated 30 November 1832 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $300 for 80 acres on Spring Creek being part of the Forsythe Tract; beginning on the bank of Spring Creek at the SW corner of Lot Number 5, N 60 poles to the NW corner of Lot Number 4, and on the N boundary line of the whole tract, E 120 poles, ? A. Perry Witness: Ezekiah Graham, John Graham Sr. Acknowledged by the maker, 16 May 1833 Registered 31 May 1833 --------------------------------------- Deed, Samuel J. Whitworth to Benjamin F. Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book LL, Pages 81-82, dated 25 October 1841 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $800 for 175 acres "? on the head waters of Alexander's Creek, Beginning at a stake in John Dunn's South boundary line, thence South 10 Degrees East eighty four poles to a Stake in Charles McBride's East boundary line, thence East two hundred and seven poles to a stake in Samuel Smotherman's West boundary line, thence North eight four poles to a stake thence North to William Leather's South West corner thence North eighty poles to a stake thence West one hundred and thirty four poles to a cedar in Samuel J. Holden's South boundary line thence South eighty poles to a White Oak thence West to the beginning. Containing by estimation One hundred and seventy five acres be the same more or less?" Samuel J. Whitworth no witnesses Proved in the oath of the Samuel J. Whitworth 25 October 1841 Registered 30 October 1841 --------------------------------------- Deed, Benjamin F. Whitworth to Thomas P. Wells TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book LL, Pages 244-245, dated 23 February 1842 Abstract: both of Bedford, TN; $240 for 50 acres ".. on the head waters of Alexander's Creek, Bounded as follows, Beginning at the South West corner of James Dun's Tract running South with Charles McBride's line eighty one and ¼ poles to a stake the North West corner of William Smotherman's land, thence East with said Smotherman's line ninety eight and 1/3 poles to a stake thence eighty one and 1/3 poles to a stake in a field North of a house where William McQuistion now lives, thence West ninety eight and 1/3 poles to the beginning ?" B. F. Whitworth Witness: A. C. Parsons --------------------------------------- Deed in Trust, Samuel J. Whitworth to Benjamin F. Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book LL, Pages 257-258, dated 27 February 1842 Abstract: $5 and other consideration; because Samuel J. Whitworth is indebted to Benjamin F. Whitworth in the sum of $100 by note due 1 March 1843; property is " .. one sorrel horse with a ball face, one hind foot white supposed to be 5 years old last spring, one white and red spotted cow and calf ?" Samuel J. Whitworth Witness: Aaron Anderson, Edward Whitworth --------------------------------------- Bill of Sale, Benjamin F. Whitworth to Richard Muse TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book MM, Pages 47-48, dated 7 October 1842 Abstract: $500 for a Negro man Jerry, age 21, a slave for life Registered 11 October 1842 --------------------------------------- Deed, John Mullins, Sheriff to Benjamin F. Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book MM, Pages 321-322, dated 25 March 1843 Abstract: Deed for 60 acres sold by the Sheriff to satisfy a judgment won by Thomas J. Parsons as Administrator against John Claxton before William Galbreath, J. P., 23 October 1842; 60 acre tract, $2.18 ¾ an acre; in the 8th CD "?bounded on the East by the lands of Polly Steele, on the West by the lands of Arthur Davidson, on the North by the lands of George Claxton and on the South by John Woods ?" Registered 13 April 1843 --------------------------------------- Deed, Alfred D. Fugett to Benjamin F. Whitworth TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book NN, Pages 63-64, dated 15 November 1843 Abstract: Relinquishment to Benjamin F. Whitworth as the purchaser of a tract of Robert Matthews purchased at Sheriff's sale; 153 acres on Noah's Fork "?bounded on the East by the lands of John G. Walker, on the West by the lands of Thomas B. Moseley, on the North by the lands of Matt Martin and on the South by the lands of Bartlett Bird..." Registered 17 November 1843 --------------------------------------- Deed in Trust, James C. Strong to Benjamin F. Whitworth to Baptist and Presbyterian Churches TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book NN, Pages 143-144, dated 22 January 1844 Abstract: Deed in trust to secure payment of debts; if not repaid, Benjamin Whitworth is authorized to sell the deeded property to pay the debts. Registered 26 January 1844 --------------------------------------- Deed, Benjamin F. Whitworth to Baptist and Presbyterian Churches TSLA, Bedford County TN Deeds, Book NN, Pages 331-332, dated 9 August 1844 Abstract: a tract for the purpose of building a church for the use of the Cumberland Presbyterians and the Missionary or Separate Baptists; on the road from Shelbyville to Middleton; borders Michael Shofner, No witnesses Registered 24 August 1844