PARKER GIFT Deed, 1830 - Franklin Co. VA Deed Book 12-page 560-561 Know all men by those present that I Sterling Parker of the county of Franklin and State of Virginia, for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have to my son William Parker and daughter Lucy Parker, both of the county of Franklin and State aforesaid, as well as for the further consideration of the sum of one dollar to me in hand first by the said William Parker and Lucy Parker at or before the ensolving and delivery of thus present the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and given and granted and by their presents do give and grant unto the said William Parker and Lucy Parker their heirs, executors, administrations and appendages the following lands and property to wit. First I give to my son William Parker all my lands that I am in possession, consisting of two tracks containing two hundred and fifty acres and being the same that I purchased of Isaac Lemmons and John Kersy lying in the county of Franklin and in front of which I now live. Also one feather bed and furniture and one three year old sorrel colt which I warrant and defer the title to the said William Parker his heirs and appendages forever. Second I give to my daughter Lucy Parker one bed and furniture, all the balance of my household furniture and all my kitchen furniture and all my plantation tools of every kind. Also one cow and calf, three head of sheep, five head of hogs. Ten barrels corn and small quality of pickled pork of three hundred pounds. To have and to hold the said land and property to the said William Parker and Lucy Parker as above mentioned. Their executors, administrators, and appendages forever, and the said Sterling Parker for himself, his executors and administrators and appendages against the claim of all and every person or persons whatever shall and will warrant and forever defend them by these presents. In witness whereof the said Sterling Parker have hereto set his hand and affixed his seal this 27th January in the year 1830. his Sterling x Parker mark Signed and sealed in the presents of John Haines George Stanley At the Clerks office of the County Court of Franklin the 27th day of January 1830. This deed of gift from Sterling Parker to William Parker and Lucy Parker was acknowledged by Sterling Parker and administered. Teste: Caleb Tate CFC Submitted by Suzan Parker Schieve **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ****************************************************************