MCNAIRY COUNTY TN - DEEDS - John H. Evans to William S. Wisdom 1858 *********************************************************************** 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 Contributed by Joanne Baucum ************************************************************************ McNairy County, Tennessee Deed Book F, p. 627 18 January 1858 JOHN H. EVANS To WILLIAM S. WISDOM Lien I, JOHN H. EVANS, being justly indebted to WILLIAM S. WISDOM in the following sums say note due 25th December 1856 for one hundred and two dollars and also one other note the 1st day of February 1859 for eighteen dollars and 70 cents. Also, one other note due 25th day of December 1858 for seventy nine dollars and 99 cents. and feeling anxious and desirous to secure the said WISDOM in the aforesaid sums of money due and owing as aforesaid, I have this day bargained and sold and doth by these presents bargain, sell, and deliver unto the said Wisdom and unto his heirs, etc the following property to wit: * One ox waggon [sic] and * 2 yoke of oxen being the same that I purchased from ASA SOUTHERN * One other yoke, one steer, red and white and the other a black brindle * One dun heifer * One clock * One half of a wagon at Bennett's Shop It is further understood between the said WISDOM and myself that all of the above named property is to be and remain in my possession until the first day of February 1859 and, should I fail to pay and fully satisfy all of said notes on or before that time, that then and in that case, I hereby authorize the said WISDOM or his agent to take possession of all the described named property and advertise and sell the same to the highest bidder for cash after giving 10 days' notice of the time and place. If the property brings more than I may be owing on said notes, I am to have it, but if less, it goes to my credit. Given under my hand and seal this 18th day of January 1858. J. H. Evans