Rains/Gentry Deed, 1844 - Greene Co. VA

This Indenture made and entered into the 18th day of March in the year 1844 between Fielding 
Rains of the County of Greene and state of Virginia of the first part, George A Gentry of the 
second part, of the said county and state, and Granderson Rains of the said county and state of 
the third part.  Witnesseth that where as the said Fielding Rains is justly indebted to the said 
Granderson Rains in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, and being desirous to secure the 
said sum of money to the said Granderson Rains.  Now this indenture witnesseth that the said 
Fielding Rains for and in consideration of the promises and also in consideration of the sum of 
one dollar in hand paid by the said George A Gentry the receipt of which is fully acknowledged; 
hath granted bargained and sold, and by these presents doth grant bargain, sell, and convey to 
the said George A Gentry his heirs and assigns forever, the following property:
To Wit; all the interest of the said Fielding in a certain tract of land in Greene County on 
which he at present resides, also 2 head of horses, seven head of cattle, 4 beds & furniture,
one cupboard, two tables, and all the remainder of household and kitchen furniture, plantation 
tools, etc.  To have and to hold the aforesaid land and personal property to him the said 
George A Gentry his heirs and assigns forever from the claim of him the said Fielding Rains, 
and from the claims of all and every person or persons whatever.  Upon trust nevertheless, that 
the said George A Gentry shall permit the said Fielding Rains to remain in quiet and peaceable 
possession of the aforesaid land and personal property until default be made in the judgement 
of the said sum of two hundred and fifty dollars or any part thereof and then upon this further 
trust that the said George A Gentry shall whenever requested to do so by the said Granderson 
Rains his executors, administrators, or assigns, sell the said land etc for so much then of as 
should be sufficient to pay the said debt to be securred with the interest that may lawfully 
have accrued.  After having fixed the time & place of sale at his own discretion, and given 
twenty days notice thereof by advertisement to be set up at the door of the Courthouse of 
Greene County and out of the monies arising from such sale, shall first pay and satisfy all the 
legal expenses attending the promises, and shall then pay to the said Granderson Rains, his 
executors, administrators or assigns the aforesaid debt,  with the interest that may thereon 
lawfully have accrued; and the balance if any shall go to the said Fielding Rains his 
executors, administrators or assigns.  In testimony where of the said parties to these presents 
have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals this day and year above written.  
Fielding Rains
                                  George A Gentry
                                  Granderson Rains

Submitted by Karan Raines Callaway <CALLKRC@aol.com>

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