Norfolk Co., VA Miscellaneous Deeds Summary: Conveyance of 100 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from John Martiall [Marshall] to Walter Costin for an unspecified sum. The land involved was conveyed to John Martiall by patent from the Governor of the Virginia Colony (William Berkeley) March 20, 1655. The land is located on the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River. The land is adjacent to lands owned by William Hitholaus and Thomas Sayor. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK I, PAGE 37 7 OCT 1656 John Martiall to Walter Costin Deed Know all Men that I John Martiall of Elizabeth River Planter for me my executors and administrators and assigns in consideration of two (sporialbios ?) to me delivered at the time of delivering of this (??) have bargained and absolutely sould for ever unto Walter Costin his executors and assigns one hundred acres of land lying in Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River being bound on according to a pattin I hand delivered the above aforesaid Costin that is to say beginning near the branch bounded in (?) towards William Hitholaus line of marked trees on the south with the swamp and on the west with Mr. Thomas Sayors line of marked trees and on the north (?) a branch with all profits, herediments, privileges that are specified in a pattin given me by the Governor and Secretary dated the 20th day of March 1655. Also I John Martiall doe for me, my executors and assigns promiss to save harmeless and undamnified the aforesaid Costin from any person or persons claming any right or interest to the above said 100 acres specified in this condition according to this bill of sale and the aforesaid Martiall his patting dated the 20th March 1655 given under my hand and seale this 7th October 1656. Sealed, signed, and delivered his in g'ienri' of us John x Martiall mark Richard Markaham John Manning John Lownes Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance by deed of gift of 50 acres of land from Walter Coston (Costin, Costen, Costing) to Walter Curling for an unspecified sum. Thought it is not specified here as a deed of gift, a later deed dated 22 April 1724 [from brother Joseph Jr. & wife Isabell to William Maund] states that this same deed i s a deed of gift. The land, called ?Boyd Ridge, is in Richford Swamp and borders on Joseph Curling's [probably Sr. and Walter's father] land. In 1688 Walter Costen's Will (Will 1637-1710, Book 5, F 220) mentions Joseph Curling [Sr.] as an adjoining land owner. This deed of gift was probably given to Walter Curling when he was quite young. For what reasons, we do not know. Walter Curling is not mentioned in Costen's Will. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 4, PAGE 198 15 MAY 1685 / REC. 16 MAY 1685 Walter Coston to Walter Curling Deed of Gift To all Christian people to whom these bonds shall come I Walter Coston of Elizabeth River in the County of Lower Norfolk…know the…the said Walter Coston for …good cause and consideration now on this…now give and grant and by this…and confirm unto Walter Curling fifty acres of land being part of a tract of land that I now live on and called the (?Boyd) Ridge beginning at a marked pine standing by the side of Richford Swamp at the (?) of the…being a corner (?) one hundred acres of land by…to Joseph Curling and running east by the said Josephs land and …one hundred eighty poles to a marked hickory and south by west to the (?) bound of his whole tract of one hundred fifty acres of land and running west by the said line to a marked boll being the first beginning (?) of the survey and south down bounding of Richford Swamp to the first beginning pine mentioned, to have and to hold the said fifty acres of land with the rights and privileges to profits and a …that…unto belonging unto the said Walter Curling his heirs or assigns for (?) and…by the quit rent (?) or of right (?) to I, the said Walter Coston and …the said fifty acres of land with all and singular the appurtenances to the said Walter Curling his heirs and assigns against all people, will warrant and for ever defend by this bond as…or from or under (?) or any other person by any…whereof I (?) hereunto (?) my hand and fixes…. {Witnesses unreadable} (?) in Court 15 May, 1685 [Clerks name unreadable] Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 50 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Walter Curling and his wife, Isabell, to Walter's brother, Joseph Curling, Jr. for an unspecified price. This land was conveyed by Walter Coston [Costing] to Walter Curling on 15 May 1685 as a deed of gift [See Deed Book 4, p. 198] and may have been part of a larger [600 acres?] tract patented to Walter Coston. It is located on Richford Swamp at the mouth of Boyd's Ridge. The land lies adjacent to a corner of the 100 acres sold by Walter Costing to Walter's father, Joseph Sr. (probably the 15 May 1665 deed) and to 150 acres patented to Walter Costing. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 9, PAGE 273 19 SEP 1713 / REC. 16 OCT 1713 Walter Curling and wife Isabell to Joseph Curling, Jr. Deed To All Men whom these presents shall come that I Walter Curling of the County of Norfolk Planter for (?) good consideration and with the free and voluntary consent of Isabell my wife to me in hand payed whereof I grant the receipt and discharge I grant therefor have given bargained and sold annilized and confirmed and by these presence doth bargain sell annilize confirm unto Joseph Curling my brother german [meaning of the same father and mother] in the County aforesaid his heirs executives and administrators and assigns forever 50 acres of land less or more situate lying and being on Richford Swamp and bounded as follows beginning at a marked pine bearing by the line of Richford Swamp at the mouth of the Boyds Ridge being a corner (?) of one hundred acres of land sold by Walter Costing to Joseph Curling Senior our father his land about one hundred eighty poles to a marked hickory thence south and be next to the Leinell bounds of the whole tract of his hundred and fifty acres of land belonging by patent to Walter Costing decsd and running west by the said land lyne to a marked beatch being the first beginning tree of the old (?) and so down bounding upon Richford Swamp to the first mentioned pine To have and to hold the said fifty acres of land with all its housing buildings barns fields marshes? wood rights privileges and immunity whatsoever to him the said Joseph Curling together with all right titles interests claims of rights property and possession thereof forever from me the said Walter Curling and my heirs and executors Further the said Walter Curling obliges myself aforesaid to warrant acquit and defend the plantation of fifty acres of land bounded as said is and given to me by Walter Coston deceased conforme to his bill of sale for the same dated the 15 May 1685 and acknowledged the sd day in the open Court of Norfolk and recorded in the records of the said County Court year aforesaid who was the patentss of the aforesaid six hundred acres from the claims of any person or persons whatsoever and that the said land is free from all Gifts Grants rights and titles of Dowery and all Incumbrances whatsoever and the said Joseph Curling may quietly and peaceably hold (?) occupy & enjoy the said land with all its privileges aforesaid without any trouble perturbation or molestation whatsoever In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this nineteen day of September 1713 Signed Sealed and Delivered In presence of us Thomas Taylor Walter Whis mark Curling (seal) Gi Halliday John Hhis mark Conner Eadem die I Isabell Curling wife of Walter Curling doe of my own free and voluntary consent quite a right of dowry & other right whatsoever I can claime or present to the aforesaid plantation & land to the above Joseph Curling my brother and hereby (?) my husband to acknowledge the land for me Isabell xher mark Curling Acknowledged in open Court the 16 of October 1713 and ordered to be recorded Test. Lem Wilson CC Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William CurlinSummary: Deed of gift for 100 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Joseph Curling to his son Walter Curling. The land, lying on the Southern Branch, was that purchased by Joseph Curling from Walter Costing (Coston, Costen). NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 9, PAGE 383 18 MAR 1714 / REC. 18 MAR 1714 Joseph Curling (Sr.) to Walter Curling Deed of Gift To All to whom these presents shall come Know yee that I Joseph Curlin of Norfolk County from the natural love and affection which I have and do bear to my son Walter Curling and for other consideration (?) all meaning have and by these presents doe absolutely give and grant to my aforesaid son Walter Curlin one certain (?) and tenement of land situate lying and being in the Southern Branch and County of Norfolk which said land was by me purchased of Walter Costing (?) quantity one hundred acres by estimation according to the several corses in the land deed mentioned (?) threunto recorded in the records of Norfolk County being had will more at large make appear which said land and plantation is now in the actual tenure & possession of the said Walter to have and to hold the said plantation & tract of land with all buildings orchards, gardens and appurtenances to the same beloing in as large and ample manner to all intents construction and purpose whatsoever as I might or could have held the same by the land deed of conveyance without the (?) of me the said Joseph Curling my heirs executors & administrators and further the said Joseph doth grant & freely give the said bargained premises to him the said Walter his heirs and assigns as his or their estate in fee simple In Witness to these presents I have hereunto subscribed my name and placed my seal this 18th March Anno Dom 1714 Signed Sealed and Delivered In presence of us William Taylor Joseph W (?) Curling & Seal Lem Newton Acknowledged in open court the 18th day of March 1714 and ordered to be recorded. Test. Thomas Butt CC Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Grant of 39 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia by headright patent to John Conner, Joseph Curleing, Anthony Curleing, and William Taylor for an unspecified sum. The land is located in the Elizabeth River parish in Richford Swamp. This property is adjacent to land owned by Thomas Seiks [Sikes] and William Taylor. Grant made for the importation of James Desmour. We believe this is Anthony Curling Sr., son of Joseph Curling, Sr. We do not know if the Joseph Curling mentioned is Anthony's father Joseph Sr. or his brother Joseph Jr. We are assuming it is Joseph Sr. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES CAVALIERS AND PIONEERS PATENTS AND GRANTS V.3: 1695-1732 16 AUG 1715 Land Patent to John Conner, Joseph Curleing, Anthony Curleing & William Taylor 39 acs. (N. L.) Norf. Co. in Eliza. River Par; called Richford Swamp; adj. Thomas Seikes; & William Taylor; 16 Aug. 1715, p. 236. Imp. of : James Desmour. Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 100 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia by Walter Curling to John White for the sum of 5 shillings lawful money of Virginia. The land adjoins Richford Swamp near the head of the Southern Branch. The 100 acres consisted of land purchased by Walter Curling from John Chadwell and land that had originally sold by Walter Costing to father Joseph Curling Sr. The latter land was later conveyed by deed of gift to his son Walter Curling on 18 March 1714 (See Deed Book 9, p. 383). The land is adjacent to land owned by Walter Sikes. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 9, PAGE 578-579 12 MAR 1716 / REC. 19 APR 1717 Walter Curling to John White Deed This Indenture made the twelth day of March in the year of our Lord according to the (?) England one thousand seven hundred sixteen by and between Walter Curling of Norfolk County in the Colony of Virginia of the one part and John White of the same County & Colony of the other party Witnesseth that the said Walter Curling for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings good & lawful money of Virginia in hand paid before the sealing & delivery hereof the receipt whereof he acknowledges hath bargained & sold & doth by these presents bargain & sell unto the said John White his executors administrators and assigns the one moity of one hundred acres of land situate and lying & being near the head of the Southern Branch in the County aforesaid which said one hundred acres was granted & sold to Walter Curling and by him purchased of John Chadwell & by the said Costing [Costen, Coston] sold and assigned to Joseph Curling Senr & by the said Curling his deed of gift Acknowledged and recorded in the said County records the 18th day of March 1714 it may further appear transfered and conveyed to his son the said Walter Curling which said one moiety or fifty acres dividend of land begin at a peach? tree standing by the Richford Swamp and there to run on east Corse to divide the said one hundred acres the said White to have and to hold that part of the said land according to the line of division next adjoining to the land of Walter Sikes and ??? reversion and reversions and remainder and remainders thereof to him to have and to hold that part of the said land tenaments herediments and premises with the appurtenances unto the said John White his executors adiminstrators & assigns from the day next before the date hereof unto the deed & terme & for and during the terme of one year from thence next (?) intent that by virtue thereof and of the statute for transfering (?) into possession the said John White may be in the actual possession of the said land (?) and premises and be enabled to adopt of & take ???? of the said premises to him his heirs and assigns forever In Witness where of the said Walter Curling hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day & year above written. Signed Sealed & Delivered Signum in the presence of us Walter W Curling & Seal Lem Wilson (?) Butt Acknowledged in open Court this 19th day of April 1717 & ordered to be commited to record (Clerk's name unreadable) Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 50 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Walter Curling to Richard Edmunds for the sum of 5 shillings lawful money of Virginia. The land lies bordering on Richford Swamp. The land is one-half of a 100-acre parcel given to him in 1714 by his father, Joseph Curling. The indenture describes it as land that was purchased from Walter Costing (Coston, Costen) in 1665 by Joseph Curling. The indenture refers to Joseph Curling as "Son of Walter Costing" but usage of the familial terms at that time often refer to "sons-in-law" as "sons," which would be the more likely meaning in this case. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 9, PAGE 597-598 13 MAR 1716 / REC. 21 JUN 1717 Walter Curling to Richard Edmunds Deed This Indenture made the thirteenth day of March one thousand seven hundred & sixteen between Walter Curling of Norfolk County of the one part and Richard Edmunds of the same County of the other part Witnesseth that the said Walter Curling for & in consideration of the sum of five shillings good and lawful money of Virginia to him in his hand paid by the said Richard Edmunds the receipt thereof he doth acknowledge hath bargained aliened and sold and by these presents doth bargain alienate and sell unto the said Richard Edmunds his executors & assigns one tract or parcel of land quantity 50 acres be the same more or less (?) it being the one moiety of one hundred acres of land that was purchased by Joseph Curling son of Walter Costing decsd as per the deed thereunto recorded in the said County the 15th May 1665 which said one hundred acres (?) make (?) the said Joseph his deed of gift made over and assigned to his son the said Walter Curling the 18 March 1714 which said fifty acres or moiety of the hundred now intended to be sold is that part where the dwelling house now stands. The whole divided being divided by a line beginning at a (?) by the Richford Swamp and to run a east course across the said land the other moiety being sold by the said Walter to John White and (?) the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders To have and to hold the land tenament herediment and premises to the said Richard Edmunds his heirs executors administrators from the day next before the day hereafter for & during the term of one year transfering unto possession the aid land Richard Edmunds may be enabled to accept of grant & whole of same premisses to him & his heirs & assigns for ever In Witness wherof the said Walter Curling hath hereunto set his hand seal the day & year above written Signum Signed Sealed & Delivered Walter W Curling and seal in presence of us Lem Wilson Katherin Wilson Acknowledged in open Court this 21st of June 1717 admitted to record. Test. Lem Wilson Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 50 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Anthony Curlin(g) [probably Sr.] to William Taylor for the sum of seventeen pounds and four shillings current money of Virginia. William Taylor is actually renting this property for one year at which time the title will revert to him. The land is located on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River above Great Bridge. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK F, PAGES 158-159 19 AUG 1720 / REC. 9 MAY 1721 Anthony Curlin Sr. to William Taylor Deed This Indenture made the nineteenth day of August in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and twenty between Anthony Curlin of the County of Norfolk and Collony of Virginia on one partie and Wm Taylor of the same County and Collony of the other partie wareas the said Anthony Curlin by indenture b[e]aring date the eighteenth day of this instant month of august did bargaine and sold unto the the said Wm Taylor four and in consideration therein exspecified one tract or parcell of land situate lying and being above the Southern Branch great Bridge of Elizibeth River in the County of Norfolk is bounded as followeth (Vizt.) Beginning at a corner beach thence running South by a line of marked trees to a corner gum thence East or there abouts by a line of marked trees to a corner mapell thence running northe by a line of marked trees to a corner mapell thence my a line of marked trees to the first station being by estimation fifty acres more or less (?) the reversion or reversions: remainder and remeainders of the said land tenaments (?) and every part thereof To have & to hold the said land tenements premises with the appurtenences unto the said Wm Taylor his executors administrators and assigns from the day next before the date of the said executed indenture until the end a term of one year from thence next following to the Intent that by virtue thereof and of the statute for transferring uses unto possession the said Wm Taylor might be in the actuall possession of the said lands tenaments premises to be enabled to take and except of a grant to release of the same to him & his heirs for ever as by the said Rent is Indenture more at large appeareth Now this Indenture Wittnesseth that the said Anthony Curlin for and in consideration of the sum of four shilling and also of & in consideration of a competent sum of seventeen pounds current lawfull money of this Collony to him in hand paid wherewith he doth hereby acknowledge the receipt himself therewith fully satisfied contented & paid hath remissed released and confirmed and by these presents doth remise and release & confirm unto the said Wm Tylor in his actuall possession now being by virtue of the said recited indenture of bargain and saile made to him of a year & of the statute and his heirs assigns the aforesaid land tenaments hereditiaments with the appurtenences to all the estate right title claim & demand whatsoever of the said Anthony Curlin in and to same and every part thereof and reversion and reversions remainder and remainders thereof To have and to hold the said land tenaments & premises with the appurtenences unto the said Wm Taylor his heirs & assigns for ever in the peaceable & quiet possession thereof and the aforesaid Anthony Curlin will for evere warrant & defend the land In Witness whereof the said Anthony Curlin hath hereunto set his hand and seale the day and year above written. Signed Sealed & delivered Anthony Curlin and seale In presents of us John Fife John Echols {acknowledged in open Court held 9th of May} {1721 by Anthony Curlin and on (?) of} {Wm Taylor is ordered to be recoreded} Test Solo Wilson C Clr Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 50 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Joseph Curling, Jr. and his wife, Isabell, to William Maund for the sum of twenty three pounds lawful money of Virginia. William Maund does not actually take possession of the land until a year has passed. The land is located on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, it being the land devised to Joseph Jr. by Walter Curling, his brother (Deed Bk. 9, p. 273, 19 Sept. 1713). It is adjacent to 50 acres of land on Boyd's Ridge deeded to his brother, Walter Curling, by deed of gift from Walter Coston in 1685 ( Deed Bk. 4, p. 198, 15 May 1685). Six hundred fifty acres of land patented by Walter Costen (Costing) is cited in the deed, and is adjacent to the land sold in this transaction. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK F, PAGE 114a 22 APR 1724 Joseph Curling, Jr. and Wife Isabell Curling to William Maund Deed This Indenture made and indented the 22 day of Aprill in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred twentyfour between Joseph Curling planter and Isabell his wife of Norfolk County in Vizt: of the one party and Wm Maund of the same County & Dominion of the other party whereas the said Joseph Curling by indenture bearing date of 23rd day of this instant month of Aprill in consideration therein executed did bargain and sell unto the said Wm Maund his executors administrators one piece or parcel of land the quantity fifty acres more or less is bounded as followeth (Vizt) beginning at a marked pine standing on the mouth? of Boyds Ridge being a certain tract of land devised by Walter Costing to Walter Curling by deed of gift acknowledged in Norfolk County Records of 15th of May 1685 thence running East about one hundred eighty poles to marked hickory fence south with the old bounds of the whole tract of six hundred and fifty acres of land belonging belonging by pattent to Walter Costen. ?reed ?? running West to a marked beech being the first beginning tree of John? (?arry?) bounding on Richford Swamp is the first station and the sd the fifty acres of land was devised by Walter Costen to Joseph Curlin by deed of gift acknowledged in (?) for the County Records office the 26th of Obr? 1713 situate lying and being in the Southern Branch of the Elizth River & County of Norfolk together with the reversion & reversions remainder & remainders of the aforesaid land tenaments hereditaments premises with the appurtenances by every part thereof To have & to hold the said land tenaments premises with the appurtenances unto the said Wm Maund his executors & administrators or assign for and during the term of one whole year next ensuing the date of this indenture that by virtue thereof of the statute for tranferring into possession to said Wm Maund (?) the actual possession thereof as by the recited Indenture at large within a year Now this Indenture Witnesseth that the said Joseph Curlin and Isabel his wife for and in consideration of the sum of twenty three pounds lawfull money of Virginia then in hand paid and secured to be paid by the aforesaid Wm Maund and receipt thereof the do hereby acknowledge and themselves therewith fully satisfied contented and paid here granted remissed released & (?) doth by these presents grant release confirm unto the said Wm Maund in his actual possession now being by virtue of the recited indenture bargain & sell made to him at a year of the aforesaid statute to his heirs and assigns the aforesaid hereditaments premises with the appurtenances and all of the estate (?) title intrest claims and demands whatsoever of the aforesaid Joseph Curlin & Isabel his wife in and to the same & every part reversion or reversions remainder & remainders thereof to hold ths said lands tenemanet hereditaments and premises with appurtenances to the said Wm Maund his heirs assigns forever to the only use of the said Wm Maund his heirs & assigns (?) without any interuptions (?) of the said Joseph Curlin or from his heirs or assigns……… (No signature and witness block copied). Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 100 hundred acres of woodland in Norfolk County, Virginia from George Bowing and his wife, Martha, to Joseph Curling, Jr. for the sum of 5 shillings lawful money of Virginia. Joseph Curling does not actually take possession of the land until a year has passed. The land is located on the South Branch of the Elizabeth River. The property is described by a series of transfers from Henry Henley to George Bowing, to Robert Canaday, then to Robert Brooks, and finally back to George Bowing. We know this is Joseph Jr. as his father Joseph Sr. died in 1719. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK F, PAGE 112 28 APR 1724 / REC. 17 JUL 1724 George Bowing and Wife Martha to Joseph Curling, Jr. Deed This Indenture made and indented of twenty eight day of Aprill in the year of our Lord God one Thousand seven and twenty four between George Bowing and Martha his wife in Norfolk County in the Colony of Virginia of the one parties and Joseph Curling of the same County and Colony aforesaid of the other partie Witnesseth the George Bowing & Martha his wife for and in consideration of the sum of five shilling good lawful money to them in hand paid by the said Joseph Curling whereof he hath hereby acknowledged or receipts hath bargained sold and doth by these presents bargain & sell unto the aforesaid Joseph Curling one hundred acres of woodland ground situate lying & being in Norfolk County in Southern Branch of Elizabeth River part of a part that granted Henry Henley deed for a greater part by the ???? H (?) brother and administrators to said Henry Henley sold and transfered to said George Bowing (?) sold and made over to said Robert Canaday & was sold and transferred by Robert Canaday to Robert Brooks & was sold and made over the said Robert Brooks to the said George Bowing as by those deeds relation thereunto and (?) make app(?) this indenture hundred acres is part of this mentioned deed beginning at a white oak corner tree of the aforesaid Henley part to run upon Gammons line of marked trees for length and back to compleat one hundred acres and also reversion & reversions and remainder & remainders therof to have a hold to said land tenaments premises with the appurtenences unto the said Joseph Curling his executors administrators assigns from the day next before the date hereof unto (?) & to me of one whole year from thence next enforcing to the intent, that by virtue thereof (?) the deed for tranfering (?) into possession of the said Joseph Curling may be in the actual possession of said land tenements and premises be (?) take and except of agent(?) & release of the same premises to him his heirs and assigns for ever In Witness thereof the aforesaid George Bowing Martha his wife have hereunto set there hands & seals the day and year above written. Signed Sealed and Delivered} his in the Presence of us } George b Bowing and Seal mark William Maund her John Barrenton Martha m Browing and Seal Mark Acknowledged in open Court held the 17th July 1724 by George Bowing in (?) of Joseph Curling is ordered to be recorded. Test Solo (Soloman) Wilson CC Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 100 hundred acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from John Wallis, Jr. to Anthony Curling, Jr. for the sum of 10 pounds lawful money of Virginia. The indenture is to honor a commitment made by John Wallis, Sr., to Anthony Curling, Sr., before the former's death. The sale is made for the consideration of a loan granted to Anthony Curling, Jr., by the seller, John Wallis, Jr. Title to the property has passed to John Wallis, Jr. through his mother, Johanna Wallis. In the description of the property, reference is made to the adjoining property of Anthony Curling, Sr. The indenture for the purchase price is due one year after the conveyance. John Sikes is an adjacent land owner. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 14, PAGE 16-17 19 NOV 1746 / REC. 20 NOV 1746 John Wallis, Jr. to Anthony Curling, Jr. Deed This indenture made the nineteenth day of November in year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and forty six and in the twentieth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second of Great Britain, France and Ireland ???? between John Wallis Jr. of Norfolk County Colony of Virginia of the one part and Anthony Curling Jr. of the same county of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Wallis for and in consideration of the sum of ten pounds current lawful money of Virginia to him in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt hereof he doth hereby acknowledge and himself therewith fully satisfied doth ???? and discharge the said Anthony Curling Jr. his heirs etc. and every one of them I have bargained, granted, sold, alienated, released, and confirmed and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, alienate, release and confirm unto the said Anthony Curling Jr. in his actual possession being by virtue of bargain and sale to him thereof made for one --- year by indenture bearing date the day before the date hereof and by force of the statute for loans ???? uses into possession and to his heirs and assigns one tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Norfolk containing by estimation one hundred acres of land be it more or less Beginning at a corner gum tree standing in Anthony Curling Sr pasture and turning thence up an old line to a white oak standing on the land that the said Anthony Curling bought of William Wallis thence running ???? a white oak standing in John Sikes line thence running down an old ???? to a beach standing on the swamp side thence bounding on the swamp to the first mentioned tree which hundred acres of land ???? left by John Wallis deceased in his last will and testament to be used to pay his debts and ordained and authorized his wife Joannah Wallis to make good the sale of the said land which he bargained with Anthony Curling Sr. for and did and did not acknowledge the said land in her lifetime and as the property thereof is now fallen into the hands of the said John Wallis Jr. doth hereby acknowledge all the estate, right, title, claim and demand that owed of him the said John Wallis of and in unto the said land and every trust and ??? thereof and wherein he has any estate of ???? or inheritance in possession reversion remainder or executrance and ??? the estate right title inherit claim and demand and whatsoever of him the said John Wallis in or unto the said transfer or any trust thereof to have and to hold the said land and transfer hereby bargained and sold with this and every of their appurtenances unto the said Anthony Curling Jr. his heirs and assigns against it the said John Wallis or his heirs and assigns and all and every other person or persons Whatsoever lawfully claimed right in title to the before mentioned granted transfers or any part thereof shall and will forever warrant and defend and the said John Wallis for himself his heirs Executor and ??? he doth covenant promise and agree to and with the said Anthony Curling, Jr. his heirs and assigns that he is lawfully and rightfully seized of and in the aforementioned land and transfers with the appurtenances for a good sure lawful and absolute estate of inheritance in fee simple and his good right to convey the same unto the said Anthony Curling Jr. his heirs and assigns at all time forever hereafter ????ly and finally to hold occupy and enjoy the said land and all other the hereby granted with the appurtenances without any manner of ???? trouble and interruption of the said John Wallis his heirs or assigns or any other person or persons whatsoever In Witness whereof the said John Wallis has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written Signed Sealed and Delivered In Presence of Us Tho. Nash John Wallis (seal) David Ballentine Peter Taylor Norfolk } At Court held the 20th day of County } November 1746 John Wallis--Deed of Land and return to Anthony Curling were this day acknowledged and ordered to be recorded Test Sam Bouschell CC Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 60 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from John Gammon to Joseph Curling [Joseph Curlin, Jr. or Joseph Curling son of Anthony A. Curling, Sr. ? – we are assuming it is Joseph Jr.] for the sum of 5 shillings. The land description does not give the names of adjoining owners. The deed is an indenture for immediate possession, but allows one year for payment. The next day, on April 5, 1747, a similar deed for the same piece of property is registered in Deed Book 14, p. 70-71. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 14, PAGE 69-70 4 APR 1747 John Gammon to Joseph Curling [Jr.?] Deed This Indenture made the fourth day of April in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and forty seven between John Gammon of Norfolk County of the first part and Joseph Curling of the same County of the other part. Witnesseth then the said John Gammon for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings to him in hand paid by the aforesaid Joseph Curling the receipt whereof he hereby acknowledges Hath bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell unto the said Joseph Curling one piece of land containing by estimation sixty acres more or less Being bounded as followeth viz. Beginning at a sweet gum and running by marked trees to a water oak Thence to a bush and thence to an ash which compleats the above mentioned piece of land and the reversion and reversions and remainder and remainders thereby all and singular the rents and profits of the premises herein mentioned and every part and parcel of the same To have and to hold the said land with this and every of their appertunces unto the said Joseph Curling his executors and assigns from the day of the date herein forever during the full end and term of one year from thence next ??? and fully compleat and ended to the intent there by virtue of these presents and of the statute for transfering use and possession unto said Joseph Curling may be in actual possession of the premises and be enabled to take and accept of a grant and release of the same to him and his heirs forever. In Witness whereof the said John Gammon and Elizabeth his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date above written_____ Signed Sealed and Delivered John Gammon In the presence of us____ Elizabeth Gammon William Sikes Henry Sikes Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 100 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Josiah Curling [son of Anthony Curling, Jr.] and his mother, Isabella Sikes, to James Hodges for the sum of 5 shillings. The land is the land that Anthony Curling, Jr., lived on and is bounded by land that James Hodges lived on and that of Anthony Curling, which Joseph Curling once owned. Sale by indenture due one year after the date of conveyance. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 14, PAGE 163-164 4 FEB 1748 Josiah Curling and Mother, Isabella Sikes to James Hodges Deed This Indenture made the fourth day of February in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and fourty eight between Josiah Curling of Norfolk County of the one part and James Hodges of the same County Witnesseth that the said Josiah Curling for and in consideration of the sum of five shilling to have in hand paid by the aforesaid James Hodges the receipt whereof he hereby acknowledges hath bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell unto the said James Hodges one piece of land containing estimatation one hundred acres be it more or less being the land that his father lived on and joining to the land whereon the said James Hodges now lives and the land that Benjamin Hodges bought of John Leak and to Anthony Curlings land and to the land that Jeremiah Foreman bought of Thomas Leak being bounded by ??? lines of marked and corner trees that join the aforesaid lands according to the bounds of the deceased Joseph Curling held the said land which compleats the above mentioned piece of land and the reversions remainders and ??? hereof and all and singular the rents and profits of the premises herein mentioned and every part and parcel of the same To Have and To Hold the said land with their and every other appurtenance unto the said James Hodges his heirs and assigns from the day of the date hereof for and during the full end of term of one year from thence next ensuing and fully to be complete and ended to ??? by virtue of these presents and of the statute for transferring ??? into possession that the said James Hodges may be in actual possession of the ??? and be enabled to take and accept of a grant and release of same to him and his heirs forever In Witness whereof the said Josiah Curling and his Mother Isabella Sikes has hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.___ Signed sealed and Delivered} In presence of us__ } Josiah Curling and Seal Isabella Sikes and Seal Loel Willard Levy Woodard Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 100 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Josiah Curling and his mother, Isabella Sikes, to James Hodges for the sum of 43 pounds current money. This was land that his father Joseph Curling originally owned. This deed appears to be identical with the deed of recorded in Deed Book 14, p. 163-164, executed on the day before this deed on February 4, 1748. James Hodges is an adjacent land owner. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 14, PAGE 164-165 5 FEB 1748 / REC. 17 MAR 1748 Josiah Curling and Mother Isabella Sikes to James Hodges Deed This Indenture mad the fifth day February in the year of our Lord Chist one thousand seven hundred and fourty eight in the twenty first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second of Great Brittain france and Ireland King Defender of the faith Between Josiah Curling of Norfolk County of the one part and James Hodges of the same County of the other part Wittnesseth that the said Josiah Curling for and in consideration of the sum of fourty three pounds currant money to him in hand paid by the aforesaid James Hodges before the sealing hereof the receipt of which he hereby acknowledges and thereof do aquit and discharge him the said James Hodges his heirs Executors and Administrators and every of them have granted bargained sold aliened released and confirmed unto the said James Hodges in his actual possession now being by virtue of a bargain and sale to him thereof made for on year by indenture bearing date the day before the date hereof and by force of the statute for transfering uses into possession to his heirs and assigns one piece of land containing by estimation one hundred acres be it more or less being the land that his Father lived on and joining to the land whereon the said James Hodges now lives and the land that Benjamin Hodges bought of Thomas Leak and to Anthony Curlings land and to the land that Jeremiah Foreman bought of Thomas Leak being bounded by sundres lines of mark and corner trees that join the aforesaid land according to the bounds that the deceased Joseph Curling held the said land by which compleats the above mentioned piece of land and all the estate right title claim and demand whatsoever of him the said Josiah Curling of in and unto the said land and every part and parcel thereof or wherein he has any estate of free hold or inheritance in possession reversion remainder or expectance of all the estate right title interest reversion claim and demand whatsoever of him the said Josiah Curling in or unto the said premises or any part thereof To have and to hold the said land and premises hereby bargained and sold this and every of their appurtenances unto the said James Hodges his heirs and assigns forever and the said Josiah Curling for himself and his heirs doth hereby covenant and grant to ??? the aforesaid James Hodges his heirs and assigns that he the said Josiah Curling his heirs all and every ??? the aforesaid intended to be hereby granted land with the appurtenances unto the said James Hodges his heirs and assigns against him the said Josiah Curling his heirs and assigns and all and every other person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming any estate or title to the before mentioned granted premises or any part thereof shall and will warrant and forever defend and the said Josiah Curlin for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth covenant promise and agree to and with the said James Hodges his heirs and assigns that he is lawfully and rightfully seised of and in the before specified land and premises with the appurtenances of a good sure perfect and absolute estate of Inheritance in fee simple and has good right to convey the same unto the said James Hodges his heirs and asssigns at all times for ever hereafter peaceably and quietly to occupy and enjoy the said land and all other the premises hereby granted with the appurtenances without any manner of lett suit trouble or interruption of the said Josiah Curling his heirs and assigns or any other person or persons whatsoever In Witness whereof the said Josiah Curling and his mother Isabella Sikes has hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed and Delivered Josiah Curling and Seal in the presence of us__ Isabella Sikes and Seal Loel Woodard Levy Woodard Norfolk} At Court held the 17th day of Mrch 1747/8 County} Josiah Curling and Isabella Sikes Deeds of land and release to James Hodges ????? ordered it recorded Test. Samuel Bouschell CC Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 100 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Jeremiah Leak of Pasquatank County, North Carolina, to Josiah Curling for the sum of 50 pounds current money. The land is bordering the east side of Richford Swamp above the Great Bridge in Norfolk County, Virginia. Sale by indenture due one year after date of conveyance. Adjacent land owners are Thomas Taylor and Charles Stewart. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 14, PAGE 162-163 10 FEB 1748 / REC. 11 MAR 1748 Jeremiah Leak to Josiah Curling Deed This Indenture made the tenth day of February in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and fourty eight in the twenty first year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Second of Great Brittain France and Ireland King Defender of the faith. Between Jeremiah Leak of Pasquotank County in the Province of North Carolina of the one part and Josiah Curling of Norfolk County in Virginia of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jeremiah Leake for and in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds currant money to him in his hand paid by the aforesaid Josiah Curling before the sealing hereof the receipt of which he hereby acknowledges and I have and thereof do acquite and discharge him the said Josiah Curling his heirs executors administratiors of every one of them have granted bargained sold alienated released and confirmed and by these presents to grant bargain alien release and cofirm unto the said Josiah Curling in his actual possession now being by virtue of bargain and sale to him thereof made for one year by indenture made bearing date the day before the date hereof and by force of the statue for transfering uses into possession and to his heirs and assigns one piece of land containing by estimation one hundred acres more or less being the land that the aforesaid Thomas Leak deeded of William Taylor. Deed binding on the east side of Richford Swamp above the Great Bridge in Norfolk County joining to the Thomas Taylor land and Charles Stewarts land by ??? marked on corner trees according to the bound that Thomas Leak had the said land of William Taylor which compleats the above mentioned piece of land of all the estate right title claim demand whatsoever of him the said Jeremiah Leak of ??? unto the said land of every part and parcel thereof or wherein he has any estate of freehold or inheritance in possession reversions remainders or expectance of all the estate right titles interest reversion claim or demand whateoever of him the said Jeremiah Leak in or unto the said ??? land or premises hereby bargained or sold with their ??? of their appurtenances unto the said Josiah Curling his heirs and assigns against him the said Jeremiah Leake his heirs and assigns all and every other peron or persons lawfully claiming any estate or title to the before mentioned granted premises or any part thereof shall and will ??? forever defend ? the said Jeremiah Leak for himself his heirs executors administrators doth covenant projmise and agree to aforesaid with the said Josiah Curling his heirs and assigns that he is lawfully of right fully seased of and in the before specified land and premises with the appurtenances of a good sure perfect and absolute estate of inheritance in fee simple has good right to convey the same to the said Josiah Curling his heirs and ssigns at all times forever hereafter peaceably and quitly to occupy and enjoy the said land and all other the premises hereby granted with the appurtenances whithout any manner of let suit trouble or interruption of the said Jeremiah Leak his heirs or assigns or any other person or persons whatsoever In Wittness whereof the said Jeremiah Leak has here unto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed and Delivered} Jeremiah Leak (seal) in the presence of us__ } Joseph Hodges James Hodges Norfolk} County} At Court held 1th day of March 1748 Jeremiah Leaks deed for land and reliance to Josiah Curling were this day proved by oath of the witnesses and ordered recorded. Test. Sam Bouschell CC Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 100 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Josiah Curling to James Taylor for the sum of 10 pounds current money. Josiah Curling bought the plantation from Jeremiah Murden, which lies above the Great Bridge adjacent to Richford Swamp and is bounded by land owned by Thomas Taylor, Charles Stewart, and James Stewart. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 18, PAGE 80-81 14 NOV 1757 / REC. 17 FEB 1758 Josiah Curling to James Taylor Deed This Indenture made the 14th day of November in the year of our Lord Christ 1757 between Josiah Curling of the County of Norfolk the one part & James Taylor of the same County the other part. Witnesseth that the said Josiah Curling by a certain indenture bearing date one day before the date of these presents for the consideration therein (?) did bargain and sell unto the said James Taylor his heirs ye on plantation with the woodland appurtaining thereto being the plantation the said Josiah Curling bought of Jeremiah Murden lying and being above the Great Bridge in the said County of Norfolk & is abutted and bounded with Richford Swamp the land of Thomas Taylor Charles Stewart and James Stewart by estimation one hundred acres more or less with the reversion and reversions of the said plantation of land & all the appurtenances whatsoever. To have and to hold for & during the term of one whole year & as by the said recited indenture more fully and largely appeareth. Now this Indenture witnesseth that the said Josiah Curling for & in consideration of the sum of ten pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he hereby doth acknowledge and doth hereby acquit and discharge the said James Taylor from every part and parcel thereof hath granted remainded released and confirmed and doth by these presents grant remise release & confirm unto the said James Taylor in his actual possession now being by virtue of the said recited indenture to him made of a year & or the statute & to his heirs and assigns the aforesaid lands hereditaments & premises with the appurtenances & all the estate, right, title interest claim & demand whatsoever of the said Josiah Curling in & to the same and of every part thereof. To have and to hold the said land with the appurtenances unto the said James Taylor his heirs & assigns for ever and the said Josiah Curling for himself his heirs & assigns doth by these present covenant & grant to (?) the said James Taylor in manner & form following that it to say that the said James Taylor his heirs & assigns shall and may from time to time & at all times for ever hereafter peaceably & quietly have hold & enjoiy the aforementioned land with the appurtenances before herein mention to be granted without any (?) molestation or interruption of the said Josiah Curling or from any other person or persons whatsoever (?) or lawfully claiming to have any estate right title claim or demant whatsoever in & to the same or any part thereof will by these presents for ever warrant & defend. In Witness whereof the said Josiah Curling hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day & year first above written. Signed Sealed & Delivered} his In the presence of us } Josiah x Curling & Seal mark Henry Woodard Thomas Taylor, Jr. Thomas Taylor Norfolk County, At a Court held the 17th day of February 1758--Josiah Curling's deeds of lease & release to James Taylor were this day acknowledged & ordered to be recorded. ( Clerk's name unreadable) Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 87 ½ acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Josiah Butt to Daniel Curling for the sum of 5 shillings current money of Virginia. The land lies in St. Brides Parish and is located at the head of the Gum Swamp. The land was patented to Thomas Swann and borders on land owned by Thomas Oalds and the Phillips Plantation. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 20, PAGES 12-13 15 SEP 1761 Josiah Butt to Daniel Curling Deed This Indenture made on the fifteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty one. Between Josiah Butt of the Parish of Saint Brides and of the County of Norfolk of the one part and Daniel Curling of the said Parish and County aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth, that for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings current money of Virginia to the said Josiah Butt in hand paid by the said Daniel Curling at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and he the said Josiah Butt hath granted, demised and to (?) let and by these presents, Doth grant, demise, and to (?) unto the said Daniel Curling eighty seven and a half acres of land lying and being in the Parish of Saint Brides, and County of Norfolk it being part of a patent granted to Mr. Thomson Swann, and since purchased by the said Josiah Butt Beginning at a holley at the head of the Gum Swamp near (?) Phillip's Plantation and running thence north westerly down the said swamp by a line of marked trees to a ash at the mouth of a small branch that leads into the said Gum Swamp, and running thence south one hundred and seventy two poles to a holley standing in the line that divides the said Butts land and Mr. Thomas Oald's and thence running northe easterly along the said line to the first mentioned holley at the head of the Gum Swamp containing eighty seven and half acres be the same more or less as it is bounded --and all houses buildings, orchards, ways, waters, water courses profits, commodities, hereditaments, and appurtenances whatsoever, to the said premises hereby granted, or any parte hereof belonging, or in any wise appurtaining of I and to the said premises and all deeds, evidences and to the said Daniel Curling. To have and to hold the said eighty seven acres and a half of land be the same more or less as it is bounded, and all and singular of the premises hereby granted and demised, and every part and parcel thereof with their and every of their appurtenences, unto the said Daniel Curling his heirs, executors and administrators, for and during, and unto the full end and term of one whole term, from hence next ensuing, fully to be compleated and ended yielding and paying therefore the sum of ???? to the said Josiah Butt on the last day of the (?) and to him is the same shall be lawfully demanded to the intent and purpose that by virtue of these presents and of the statute for transfering uses into possession that the said Daniel Curling may be in the more full and actual possession of the premises, and thereby be then enabled to accept and take a grant and release of the reversion and inheritance thereof to him and his heirs. In Witness whereof the said Josiah Butt hath hereunto set his hand and seal this day and year first above written__ Sealed and Delivered} in the presence of us } Josiah Butt and Seal Jacob Sikes William Sikes his Walter W Sikes mark Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 87 ½ acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Josiah Butt to Daniel Curling for the sum of 37 pounds, 12 shillings, 6 pence current money of Virginia. The land lies in St. Brides Parish and is located at the head of the Gum Swamp. The land was originally patented to Thompson Swann and borders on land owned by Thomas Oalds and the Captain Phillips Plantation. Daniel Curling is actually living on this land at this time, renting it for a year. The deed is actually released to him in November 1761. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 20, PAGES 12-13 16 SEP 1761 / REC. 19 NOV 1761 Josiah Butt to Daniel Curling Deed This Indenture made the sixteenth day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty one. Between Josiah Butt of the Parish of Saint Brides and of the County of Norfolk of the one part, and Daniel Curling of the said Parish and County aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth, that for and in Consideration of the Sum of thirty seven pounds twelve Shillings six pence Current Money of Virginia, to the said Josiah Butt in hand paid, by the said Daniel Curling, at or before the Sealing and delivery of these presents, the Receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, and thereof doth release, acquit, and discharge, the said Daniel Curling his heirs, Executors, and Administrators, by these presents be the sd Josiah Butt Hath granted, bargained, sold, aliened, released, and confirmed and by these presents Doth grant bargain, sell, alein, release and confirm unto the said Daniel Curling in his actual possession now being, by Virtue of a Bargain, and Sale to him thereof made, by the said Josiah Butt for one whole Year, by Indenture, bearing date the day next before the day of the date of these presents, and by force of the Statute for transferring uses into possession, and his heirs eighty seven and a half Acres of Land lying and being in the said Parish of Saint Brides, and County of Norfolk, it being a part of a Patent granted to Mr. Thompson Swann, and since purchased by the said Josiah Butt. Beginning at a Holley at the Head of the Gum Swamp near Capt. Phillip's Plantation, and running thence North Westerly down the said Swamp by a line of marked Trees tgo a ash at the Mouth of a small Branch that leads into the said Gum Swamp, and thence South one hundred and seventy two poles to a Holley standing in the Line that divides the said Butt's Land and Mr. Thomas Oald's and thence running North Easterly along the said Line to the first mentioned Holley at the head of Gum Swamp and all Houses, Buildings, Orchards, Ways, Waters, Water Courses, Profits, Commodities, Hereditaments and Appurtenances whatsoever, to the said premises hereby granted, or any part thereof belonging, or in any wise appurtaining. And the Reversion of Reversions, Remainder and Remainders, Rents, ? and Profits thereof; & also, all the Estates, Right, Title, Interest, Use, Trust, Property, Claim, and demand whatsoever of him the said Josiah Butt of, in, and to the said premises and all Deeds, Evidences, and Writings, touching or in any wise concerning the same. To have and to hold the sd eighty seven and half acres of land be the same more or less as it is bounded, and all and singular other Premises hereby granted and released and every part and parcell thereof, with their and every of their Appurtenances and unto the said Daniel Curling his heirs and Assigns, forever to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Daniel Curling and his heirs and Assigns forever. And the said Josiah Butt for himself his heirs, Executors, and Administrators, doth, covenant, promise, and grant, to and with the said Daniel Curling his heirs and Assigns, by these presents, that the sd Josiah Butt now at the time of Sealing and delivering of these presents is ? of a good, sure, perfect and indefeasible Estate of Inheritance in fee Simple, of and in the premises hereby granted & released. And that he hath good Power and lawfull and absolute authority to grant and convey the same to the said Daniel Curling in manner and form aforesaid. And that the said premises now are, and So forever hereafter Shall remain, and be free and clear of & from all former and other Gifts, Grants, Bargains, Sales, Dower, Rights and Title of Dower, Judgements, Executions, Title Troubles, Charges and Incumbrances whatsoever made, done, committed, or suffered, by the said Josiah Butt or any other person or persons whatsoever the Quitrents hereafter to grow due and payable to our Sovereign Lord the King, his heirs and Successors, for and in respect of the said premises only excepted and forever szed? And lastly, that the said Daniel Curling his heirs and Assigns, against him the said Josiah Butt and his heirs, and all and every other person and persons whatsoever, shall and will warrant, and forever defend, by these presents. In Witness whereof the said Josiah Butt hath herein to set his hand and Seal the day and Year first above written~ Sealed and delivered Josiah Butt and Seal~ in the presence of } Jacob Sikes William Sikes his Walter W Sikes mark Received of the within named Daniel Curling the within mentioned Sum of thirty pounds twelve Shillings and Six pence Current Money of Virginia, it being in full Consideration of the Land within mentioned~ Witnesses Josiah Butt Jacob Sikes William Sikes Norfolk County, At Court held the 19th day of November 1761. Josiah Butts's Deed of Lease and Release to Daniel Curling also the Receipt thereon, were this day acknowledged and ordered to be recorded Test? Sam??? Boushell? Clk? Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 60 acres of land where they then lived in Norfolk County, Virginia from Joseph Curling and wife Mary to Walter Sikes, Sr. for the sum of 68 pounds current money of Virginia. Joseph Curling originally purchased the land from Gohn [John?] Gammon. The land adjoins that owned by Anthony Curling, Joel Gammon and Creekmur in St. Brides Parish. This Joseph Curling is possibly the son of Anthony Curling Sr. but we do not know for sure at this time. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 25, PAGES 220-223 18 FEB 1772 Joseph Curling and Wife Mary to Walter Sikes, Sr. Deed This Indenture made the eighteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy two between Joseph Curling of the County of Norfolk and Mary his wife of Norfolk of the one part and Walter Sikes Senior of the County of aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of sixty eight pounds current money of Virgina to the said Joseph Curling in hand paid by the said Walter Sikes Sr. at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and therefore doth release acquit and discharge the said Walter Sikes his heirs executors and administrators by these presents him the said Joseph Curling had granted bargained sold alined and conifrmed and by these presents hath granted bargained sold alined and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell aline and confirm unto the said Walter Sikes Sr. and his heris one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Parish of Saint Brides and County of Norfolk aforesaid in and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a corner gum on a swamp on the line of Anthony Curling Thence along a branch to an oak Thence running to a beech in Joel Gammons line Thence along the line of the said Gammons to a corner oak in the line of the said Gammon and Creekmur Thence along the swamp to the first beginning containing by estimation sixty acres be the same more or less the same being the land whereon the said Joseph Curling now lives and which he purchased from Gohn Gammon and all houses buildings orchards ways waters water courses profits commodities herediments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said Gammons hereby granted or any part thereof belonging or in any ways appurtaining and the reveirsion and reversions remainder and remainders rents interests and profits thereof also all the estate right title interest to use property claim and demand whatsoever of him the said Joseph Curling of in and to the said premises and all deeds eveidences and writings touching or in any wise concerning the same To Have and to Hold the lands hereby conveyed and aline singular other like premiss hereby bargaind and sold and every part and parcel thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Walter Sikes his heirs and assigns for ever to the only proper use and behalf of him the said Walter Sikes and of his heirs and assigns forever and the said Joseph Curling for himself his heirs executors & administrators doth covenant promise and grant to and with the said Walter Sikes his heirs and assign by these presents that the said Joseph Curling know at the time of sealing and delivering of these present is seized of a good sure perfect and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee simple of and in the premises hereby bargained and sold and that he hath good power and lawful and absolute authority to grant and convey the same to the said Walter Sikes in manner and form aforesaid and that the said premises now are and so for ever hereafter shall remain and be free and clear of and from all former and other gifts grants bargains sales dower right and title of dower judgments executions titles troubles charges and encumberances whatsoever made done comitted or suffered by the said Joseph Curling or any other person or persons whatsoever the quitrents hereafter to give due and payable to our Sovereign Lord the King his heirs and successors for and in respect of the premises only excepted and forever seized and that the said Joseph Curlin and his heirs, all and singular the premises hereby bargaine and sold with the appertenances unto the said Walter Sikes his heirs and assigns against him the said Joseph Curling and his heirs and every other person or persons whatsoever warrant and forever defend by these presents And Lastly that him the said Joseph Curling and his heirs and all and every other person and persons and his and their heirs anything having or claiming in the premises herein before mentioned or intended to be hereby bargained and sold shall and will from time to time and at all times hereafter at the reasonable request and at the proper cost and charges in the law of his the said Walter Sikes his heirs or assigns make do and execute of cause or (?) to be made done and executed all and every such farther and other lawful and reasonable act and acts thing and things conveyances and assurances for the further better and more perfect conveying and assuring the premises aforesaid with these and every o their appurtencnes unto the said Walter Sikes his heirs and assigns (repeated) or their counsel learned in the law shall be reasonably (?) advised or (?) In Witness whereof the said Joseph Curling and Mary his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written__ Sealed and Delivered} his in the presence of } Joseph x Curling & Seal mark Joel Gammon } Molley Curling & Seal Richard Foreman } Daniel Lanford } Received the day and year mentioned of the within named Walter Sikes the sum of sixty eight pounds current money being the consideration within mentioned his Joseph x Curling mark Joel Gammon Richard Foreman Daniel Lanford Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 150 acres of land on which they lived in Norfolk County, Virginia from John Curling and Courtney, his wife, to John Gilchrist for consideration of 150 pounds current money. They are living in St. Brides Parish. Subsequent to the liquidation of their homestead they moved to Currituck County, North Carolina, where John Curling died in 1777 (See John Curling's will, Currituck County, NC, Will Book 1, p. 121). This land is likely the land left to John Curling by his father, Anthony Curling, Sr. (See, Anthony Curling, Sr., Norfolk Co., VA, Will Book I, p. 317-318, 16 June 1752). NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 25, PAGES 217- 219 3 MAR 1772 / REC. 22 MAY 1772 John Curling and Wife Courtney to John Gilchrist Deed This Indenture made this third day of March in the year of our Lord one Hundred Seven Hundred and Seventy Two Between John Curling and Courtney his Wife of Saint Brides Parish in the County of Norfolk of the one part and John Gilchrist of said County of the other part Winesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred & fifty pounds current money of Virginia to the said John Curlin & Courtney his wife in hand paid by the said John Gilchrist at or before the sealing and delivery of this presents the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and therefore doth release aquit and discharge the said John Gilchrist his heirs assigns and administrators by these presents they the said John & Courtney have granted bargained sold and alined and confirmed and by these presents do grant Bargain sell aline and confirm unto the said John Gilchrist and his heirs all that tract or parcel of land situate & lying in said Parish on which we now live as follows Beginning at one oak stump on the corner of the land said Gilchrist bought of Samuel Bressie running thence north seventy degrees west seventy eight poles to one oak stump thence south thirty two degrees west sixty one poles to a beech thence south six degrees east twenty poles to a beech thence south thirty one degrees west seventy eight poles to a pine thence south seventy four degrees east one hundred ninety four poles to a pine binding upon the land the said Gilchrist bought of Samuel Bressie & the land of Thomas Hanberry and thence to the first station, containing by estimation one hundred & fifty acres be the same more or less and all houses buildings orchards & ways waters water courses profits commodities herediments and appurtanences whatever to the said premises hereby granted or any part therof belonging or in any wise appurtaining and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders rents issues and profits therof and also all the estate right title interest use trust & property claim and demand whatsoever of them the said John Curling & Courtney his wife of in and to the said premises & all deeds evidences and writing touching or in any wise concerning the same To have and to hold the lands hereby conveyed and all and singular other the premises hereby bargained and sold and every part and parcel thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said John Gilchrist his heirs and assigns for ever to the only proper use and and behalf of him the said John Gilchrist and of his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Curling & Courtney his wife for themselves their heirs executors and administrators do covenant promise and grant to and with the said John Gilchrist his heirs and assigns by these presents that the said John Curling & Courtney his wife are now at the time of sealing & delivering of these presents seized of a good sure perfect and in defensible estate of inheritance in fee simple of and in the premises hereby bargained & sold and that they have good and power and lawful and absolute authority to grant and convey the same to the said John Gilchrist in manner and form aforesaid and that the said premises now and forever thereafter shall remain and be free and clear of and from all forms and all gifts grants bargains sales dower right and title of dower judgments executions title troubles charges and encumberances whatesoever made and committed or suffered by the said John & Courtney or any other person or persons whatsoever the quitrents hereafter to grow due and payable to our Sovereign Lord the King his heirs and successors for and in respect of the premises only excepted and foreprized and that the said and John and Courtney and their heirs all and singular the premises hereby bargained and sold with the appurtenences unto the said John Gilchrist his heirs and assigns against them the said John & Courtney and their heirs and all and every person whatsoever shall warrant and for ever defend by these presents And Lastly that he the said John & Courtney and their heirs and all and ever other person and persons and him and their heirs and anything having or claiming in the premises herein before mentioned or intended to be hereby bargained and sold shall and will from time to time and at all times hereafter at the reasonable request and at the proper cost and charges in the law of he the said John Gilchrist his heirs or assigns make doe and execute or cause or procure to be made done and executed all and every such farther and other lawful and reasonable acts and acts thing and things conveyences and assurance for the further better and more perfect conveying and assuring the premises aforesaid with their and every of their appurtenences unto the said John Gilchrist his heirs and assigns by the said John his heirs or assigns or their Counsel learned in the law shall be reasonably required and or required In Witness whereof said John and Courtney have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written___ Signed Sealed & Delivered} John Curling (seal) in the presence of-- } her Courtney X Curling (seal) mark James Lockhart} Josiah Ives } John Boushell } Henry Sikes } Received the day and year within mentioned of the within mentioned John Gilchrist the sum of one hundred & fifty pounds Virginia currency being the consideration within mentioned. Witness James Lockhart Josiah Ives John Curling John Boushell Henry Sikes Norfolk County at court the 21st day of May 1772 John Curling and Courtney his wife deed of bargain and sale to John Gilchrist also the receipt thereof were this day proved by the oath of James Lockhart and Henry Sikes the (?) being properly examined and relinquished her right of dower in the mentioned land and (?) for further proof. Test. Sam B (?) Norfolk County At a court held on the 22nd day of May 1772 John Curling and Courtney his wife deed of bargained and sale to John Gilchrist also the receipt (?) this day (?) proved by the oath of Josiah Ives and ordered to be received. Test. Sam B (?) Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 268 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Josiah Butt and his wife, Mary, to Daniel Curling for a price of 200 pounds current money. The land is located in the Northwest Woods in St. Brides Parish. [Note: The deed was not completely copied so the transcription is incomplete.] NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 26, PAGE 50 et.ux. 22 JUN 1772 Josiah Butt and Wife Mary to Daniel Curling Deed This Indenture Made the twenty second day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy two Between Josiah Butt of the County of Norfolk and Mary his wife of the on part and Daniel Curling of the County aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred pounds current money of Virginia to the said Josiah Butt in hand paid by the said Daniel Curling at or before the sealing and delivery of these present the receipt whereof he does hereby acknowledge and therefore doth release acquit and discharge the said Daniel Curling his heirs executors and administrators by these presents him the said Josiah Butt and Mary his wife hath granted bargained sold alined and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell aline and confirm unto the said Daniel Curling and his heirs one certain tract or parcel of land situate in the North West Woods in the parish of Saint Brides and County of Norfolk aforesaid containing two hundred and eighty six acres and bounded as followeth Beginning at a gum on the line of Wilson Butt thence turning South seventy degrees west eighty poles, thence north eighty eight degrees west, thirty eight poles thence south seventy degrees west nineteen poles to a holly Thence north forteen degrees west thirteen poles Thence north eighty degrees west ninety five poles to a poplar Thence south fourteen degrees west two hundred twenty seven and a half poles to an oak Thence east one hundred and forty four poles to a red oak. Thence north eighty one degrees east forty four poles to an oak Thence north fifty degreees east sixty seven poles to a gum Thence a straight line to the beginning [Note: incomplete] Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William CurlinSummary: Conveyance of 150 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Daniel Curling and his wife, Abiat, to Prudence Butt, spinster daughter of Josiah Butt for the sum of 100 pounds current money. Prior to the death of Josiah Butt, Daniel Butt had sold the property to Josiah Butt, however before the deed was proven and acknowledged in court, Josiah died. This deed completes the transaction as requested in the Last Will and Testament of Josiah Butt. The land is located in St. Brides Parish. Adjacent landowner is Mitchele Phillup, deceased. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 27, PAGES 173-174 9 MAY 1782 / REC. 19 SEP 1782 Daniel Curling & Wife, Abiat to Prudence Butt Deed This Indenture made the ninth day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty two Between Daniel Curling & Abiat his wife of the County of Norfolk and Common Wealth of Virginia of the one part and Prudence Butt Spinster Daughter of Josiah Butt late of said County decd. & Commonwealth aforesaid fo the other part Witnesseth whereas the said Josiah Butt decd did purchase of the said Daniel Curling & Abiat his wife a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the said County of Norfolk & Commonwealth aforesaid which thougn on deed was executed for the same have not been acknowledged in a Court of Record or proof thereof made by the witnesses thereto & whereas the said Josiah Butt decd. did by last Will & Testament duly proved and admitted to record in the Court of said County of Norfolk devise the said land unto his said Dauther Prudence as by reference being thereunto had with appear. Now this Indenture further Witnesseth that the said Daniel Curling and Biat his Wife for & in consideration of the sum of One Hundred pounds current in money of Virginia to the said Daniel Curling in hand paid by the said Josiah Butt decd. the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and thereof do relieve acquit & discharge the Heirs Executors & Administrators of the said Josiah Butt deceased by the presents Do grant bargain sell & confirm unto the said Prudence Butt & her heirs one cetain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Parish of St. Brides and County of Norfolk aforesaid containing by estimation one hundred and fifty acres to the same more or less included in the following bounds to wit Beginning at a holly (?) at the head of the Gum Swamp thence running down the Swamp to a gum thence up a Branch to a gum. Thence running a south course to a corner holly thence running north east to the first beginning holly adjoining the line of Mitchele Phillup decd. The said land being included in the patent of the land that the said Daniel Curling purchased from the said Josiah Butt and all houses buildings profits commodities hereditaments & appurtenances whatsoever to the premisses hereby granted or any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining & the reversion & reversions rents & profits to thereof remainder and remeainders and (?) the titles interest estate right & use trust proprietary claim & demand whatsoever of them the said Daniel Curling and Abiat his wife of in and to the said premisses sale deed & writing or the evidences touching or in any wise conceiveing the same. To have and to hold the land hereby conveyed sale & singular of the premisses hereby bargained and sold and every part and parcel thereof with their (?) of their appurtenences unto the said Prucence Butt her Heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and (?) of them. And the said Daniel Curling fore himself his Heirs Executors & Administrators doth covenant promise & grant to the said Prudence Butt her Heirs & assigns by the presents that the said Daniel Curling is seized of a good sure perfect & indefeasible estate in free simple of in and to the said premisses hereby bargained & sold & that he hath good proven (?) & absolute authority to grant & convey the same to the said Prudence Butt in manner and form aforesaid & that the said premmisses now are & shall remaind the free & clean of (?) all former & other gifts granted bargains sales dower right and title of dower judgments executions titles troubles charges & encumberances whatsoever made done committed or suffered by the said Daniel Curling & Abiat his wife or any other person or persons whatsoever. And the said Daniel Curling his Heirs all & singular the premisses unto the said Prudence Butt her Heirs with the appurtenences thereto belonging (?) him the said Daniel Curling his Heirs and all and every other person and persons whatsoever shall warrant & forever defend by these presents, And further that he the said Daniel Curling & his heirs and all and aevery other person & persons (?) Heirs anything having or containing in the said land herein before mentioned or intended to be thereby bargained & sold shall & will from time to time and al all times hereafter at the reasonable request & at the proper costs and charges in the law of her the said Prudence Butt her heirs & assigns make do & execute or cause to be made & executed all and every such furtherer to the lawful & reasonable act & acts conveyances & apurtenances for the further better and more perfect conveying the premisses aforesaid with their & every of their appurtenences unot ht said Prudence Butt her heirs or assigns as by the aid Prudence Butt her heirs or assigns or their council learned in the law shall be reasonably devised or required . In Witness whereolf the said Daniel Curling & Abieat his wife have hereunto set their hands & shall the day and year above written Signed Sealed & Delivered Dan Curling (s) in the presence of Wilson Butt Penelope Butt Mary O (?) At a Court Held for Norfolk County the 19th day of September 1782 This deed between Daniel Curlin of the one part and Prudence Butt of the other part was this day acknowledged by said Daniel Curling, and ordered to be recorded. Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 43 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Daniel Curling to Malachie Wilson, Jr for the sum of 43 pounds current money. One side of the property in St. Brides Parish is bounded by the Green Sea Road, and is between property owned by Daniel Curling and adjoins the property of Malachi Wilson, Jr. Daniel Curlings wife appeared in Court to waive her dower rights, however she is not identified by name in the deed. NOFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 28, PAGES 151-153 21 OCT 1784 / REC. 22 OCT 1784 Daniel Curling to Malachi Wilson, Jr. Deed This Indenture Made the Twenty first day of October in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty four Between Daniel Curling of the County of Norfolk and Parish of Saint Brides of the one part and Malachi Wilson Jr. of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Daniel Curling for and in consideration of the sum of forty three pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Malachi Wilson Jr. at or before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof the said Daniel Curling doth hereby acquit exonerate and discharge him the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs executors administrators and assigns for ever by these presents. Hath granted bargained sold alienated released enfeoffed and confirmed unto the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns forever one part or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County aforesaid Beginning at a gum corner tree adjacent to the lands of Wilson Butt thence running South seventy degrees West seven and half poles to a (lonerwood ?) by the side of the Green Sea Road thence up the said road by various courses to a poplar stump adjoining the said Curlings cornfield thence south fifty seven degrees west on hundred and eight poles to a gum adjacent to the land of Malachi Wilson Jr. party hereto thnce binding on the said Wilsons land to the beginning gum containing forty three acres be the same more or less according to the bounds thereof. And the reversion & reversions remainder & remainders rents issues and profits thereof and all the right title interest property claim and demand of him the said Daniel Curling of in and to the said lands and premises. To have and to hold the said forty three acres of land to the same more or less with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto him the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns forever And the said Daniel Curling for himself his heirs executors administrators the said land and premises before granted and thereunto the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behalf of him the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns agains him the said Daniel Curling his heirs and assigns and all and every person or persons whatesoever shall and will warrant and for ever defend by these presents and the said Daniel Curlin for himself his heirs executors administrators and assigns doth further warrant promise and agree and With the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns in manner and form following tht is to say tht he the said Daniel Curling at the time of sealing and deliver of these presents is seised of a good sure perfect and absolute estate of inheritance in fee simple of and in the before mentioned land and appurtenances. And that the said Daniel Curling at the time of the sealing and delivering these present shath good tight full power and lawfull authority to grant bargains and sell the same land with all and singular the premises with the appurtenances before hereby granted unto the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns in manner and form aforesaid And that the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns shall and may from time to time and at all times hereafter peacebly and quietly have hold possess and enjoy the said land and appurtenances Without any lawfull let lien trouble denieal or distrubance of him the said Daniel Curling his heirs executors administrators and assigns or of any person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim by from or under him them or any of them or by his or their means privity or procurement And that free and clean and freely and clearly acquitted exonerated and discharged off and from all manner of former and other gifts grants bargains dowar or any other incumberance Whatsoever had mad committee or done by the said Daniel Curling his heirs or any other person or persons claiming or to claim by from or under him them or any of them by his or their procurement And lastly the said Daniel Curlin for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth covenanct promise grant and agree to and with the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns That he the said Daniel Curling and his heirs at and upon the reasonable request and at the proper cost and charge of the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns make do perform acknowledge execute and suffer or cause to be done made executed and acknowledged all and every such further and other act or acts deed or deeds device assurance or conveyance in the law whatsoever for the further better and more perfect assurance (?) making and conveying of all and singular the said land and premises unto him the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns for ever and to the any proper use and behoof of him the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and assigns for ever as by the said Malachi Wilson Jr. his heirs and asssigns or by his or their councile learned in the law shall be reasonably advised or required. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed and Delivered in} Daniel Curling the presence of us ___ } Isaac Davis John Hodges Jr. John Wilson October the 21st 1784. Received of the within named Malachi Wilson Jr. the sum of forty three pounds it being the consideration money within mentioned. Witness Isaac Davis Daniel Curling John Hodges Jr. John Wilson At a Court held for Norfolk County the 21st day of October 1784. This Indenture of bargain and sale between Daniel Curling of the one part and Malachi Wilson Junior of the other part, and the receipt thereon endorsed over this day proved by the witness of Isaac Davis and lodged for further proof, the feme came into Court and being (?) relinquished her right of dower therein. Test Jno. Boush cc At a Court continued and held in Norfolk County the 22nd day of October 1784. This intenture of bargain and sale between Daniel Curling of the one part and Malachi Wilson Junior of the other part and the receipt thereon (?) this day further proved by the oath of Jno Hodges and John Wilson & ordered to be recorded. Test Jno. Boush cc Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of an unknown acreage of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Lemuel Hodges, Daniel Savells, Thomas Hodges, and Thomas Nichols deeds land to James Curling for the sum of 50 pounds Virginia money. Curling Smith witnesses the transaction. The land is likely located in the "Green Sea," although the deed refers to the "Great Sea." Adjoining landowners include Daniel Savell, Amos Weeks and Bennet Armstrong. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 29, PAGES 156-157 10 SEP 1785 / REC. 15 SEP 1785 Lemuel Hodges et. al. to James Curling Deed This Indenture made and indented the tenth day of September in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty five Between Lemuel Hodges Daniel Savills, Thomas Hodges and Thomas Nichols all of the County of Norfolk of the one par and James Curling of the county aforesaid of the other part Witnessseth that for and in the cosideration of the sum of Fifty pounds current money of Virginia to the said Lemuel Hodges Daniel Savells, Thos. Hodges and Thomas Nichols in hand paid at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipts whereof we do hereby acknowledge. They the said Lemuel Hodges Daniel Savells, Thos. Hodges and Thomas Nichols, have granted bargained, sold alined enfeoffed and confirmed and by these paresent do grant, bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said James Curling and his heirs forever, one certain tract or parcell of land lying and being on a place known by the name of the Great Sea [Green Sea ?] and bounded as follows. Beginning at a poplar the corner of Bennet Armstrongs line thence running So. 84 Degrees 37 Poles to the corner of Bennet Armstrong hence along Thos. wordards line to a corner of Daniel Savells line thence by a line of marked trees to a corner of Amos Week's line from thence to the first station and (?) buildings orchards ways, waters, water courses, commodities hereditaments and appurtenences to the same belonging and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders rents (?) profits thereof and all the estate right and title thereof of them the said Lemuel Hodges, Daniel Savills, Thomas Hodges and Thomas Nichols of in and to the same with the appurtenances to have and to hold all and singular the premisses with the Appurtenances unto the said James Curling his heirs and assigns forever and the said Lemuel Hodges, Daniel Savills Thos. Hodges and Thomas Nichols for Themselves their heirs executors administrators or assigns do covenant and agree to and with the said James Curling that him the said James Curling his heirs or asssigns shall and may forever hereafter peaceably, and quietly have hold occupy use and possess and enjoy all and singular the premisses with the appurtenances without the lawful let suit, trouble molestation or hindrance of any person or persons whatsoever and that we the said Lemuel Hodges, Daniel Savills Thomas Hodges & Thomas Nichols for each of ourselves and our heirs the above granted premisses with the appurtenance unto the said James Curling his heirs and assigns against the lawful suit title claim and demand of all and every person or persons whatsoever, shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents In witness whereof we have hereunto at our hands and seals the day and year above written____ Witnesss Signed & Delivered} In presence___ } Lemuel (mark) Hodges (s) Daniel Savills (s) Jas. Webb Junr. Thomas Hodges (s) Curling Smith Thomas Nichols (s) Stephen Hodges At a Court held for Norfolk County the 15th day of Sept. 1785 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale between Lemuel Hodges Daniel Savills Thomas Hodges and Thomas Nichols of the one part, and James Curling of the other part was this day proved by the oath of Curling Smith and Stephen Hodges witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof ___ Test. Jno. Boush cc Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of an unspecified acreage of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from Daniel Savell to James Curling for the price of 100 pounds Virginia money. The land apparently adjoins the tract purchased by James Curling from Lemuel Hodges, Daniel Savells, Thomas Hodges and Thomas Nichols, recorded in Deed Book 29 at pages 156-157. This land in St. Brides Parish is adjacent to land owned by Bennett Armstrong, Daniel Shirley and Stewart. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 29, PAGES 194-196 NOV 1785 / REC. 18 DEC 1785 Daniel Savell to James Curling Deed This Indenture made the ____day of ____ in the year of our Lord one thousand and seven hundred and eighty five Between Daniel Savell of the County of Norfolk and Parish of Saint Brides of the one part and James Curling of the County and Parish aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Daniel Savell for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said James Curling at or before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof the said Daniel Savell doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and of every part theereof doth hereby acquit exonerate and discharge him the said James Curling his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever by these presents hath granted bargained sold aliened released enfeoffed and confiremed unto the said James Curling his heirs and assigns for ever one certain tract or parcell of land situate lying and being in the County and Parish aforesaid and bounded as follows to wit, on the lands of Bennet Armstrong, on the lands of Daniel Shirley, on the lands of (?) Stewart and on the swamp and to contain one hundred acres be the same more or less according to the bounds thereof and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders rents issues and profits thereof and all the right title interest property claim and demand of him the said Daniel Savell of in and to the said land and premises to have and to hold the said piece or parcel of land with all singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto him the said Daniel Savell for himself his heirs executors and administrators the said land and premises before granted and sold unto the said James Curling his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of him the said James Curling his heirs and assigns forever against him the Daniel Savell his heirs and assigns and all and every other person and persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents a nd the said Daniel Savell for himself his heirs executors administrators and assigns doth further covenant promise and agree to and with the said James Curling his heirs and assigns in manner and form form following that is to say that he the said Daniel Savell at the time of sealing and delivering these presents is seized of a good and sure and perfect and absolute estate of inheritance in fee simple of and in the before mentioned land and appurtenances and that the said Daniel Savell at the time of sealing and delivering of these presents hath good tight full power and lawfull authority to grant bargain and sell the same lands with all and singular the premises with the appurtenances before hereby granted unto the said James Curling his heirs and in manner and form aforesaid and that the said James Curling his heirs and assigns shall and may from time to time and at all times hereafter peacibly and quietly have hold possess and forever enjoy the said land and appurtenances without any lawfull let suit trouble denial or disturbance of him the said Daniel Savell his heirs executors administrators or assigns or of any person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to be claimed by from or under him them or any of them, or by his or their means privity or procurement, and that full and clear and freely and clearly acquited exonerated and discharged of and from all manner and former and other gifts grants bargains dowers or any other incumbrances whatsoever had committee of done by the said Daniel Savell or his heirs or any other person or persons claiming or be claimed by from or under him there or any of them or by his or their procurements, and Lastly the said Daniel Savell for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth covenant promise grant and agree to and with the said James Curling his heirs and assigns that he the said Daniel Savell or his heirs at and upon the reasonable request and at the proper (?) and charge of the said James Curling his heirs or assigns make do perform acknowledge, execute and suffer or cause to be done, made executed and acknowledged all and every further and other act or acts deed or deeds--devise apurance or conveyance in the law whatsoever for the further better and more perfect assurance (?) making and conveying of all and singular the said land and premises unto him the said James Curling his heirs and assigns forever and to the only proper use and behoof of him the said James Curling his heirs and assigns forever unto the said James Curling his heirs and assigns as by his or their council learned in the law shall be reasonably advised or required In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written-- Signed, Sealed and Delivered} Daniel Savell (S) In the presence of } William Boushell Keziah Savells Peggy Savells Received the day and date within mentioned of the within named James Curling the within sum of (no sum given) pounds current money of Virginia it being the consideration money to be paid from him to me-- Witness (no witnesses) (no signature) At a Court continued and held for Norfolk County the 18th day of November 1785 This indenture of bargain and sale between Daniel Savell of the one part and James Curling of the other part was this day proved by the oath of Keziah Savells and Peggy Savells witnesses thereto and lodged for further proof--- Test Jno Boush cc At a Court continued and held for Norfolk County 18th day of December 1785 This indenture of bargain and sale between Daniel Savell of the one part and James Curling of the other part, was this day further proved by the oath of William Boushell an witness thereto and ordered to be recorded-- Test Jno Boush cc Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Daniel Curling executes an indenture holding the 240 acres of land and buildings on which he lives in trust for the payment of 47 pounds and 9 shillings plus 5 shillings current money payable within one year to Willis Wilson for a debt owed. The value of the debt is specified to be paid in "merchantable lumber." The agreement is made between Daniel Curling and Willis Wilson's attorney, James Nimmo. The land is in St. Brides Parish. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 33, PAGES 62-64 1 JUN 1790 / REC. 18 JUL 1791 Daniel Curling to Willis Wilson Deed This Indenture made this first day of June in the year of our Lord, One Thousand seven hundred ninety Between James Nimmo, Attorney for Willis Wilson both of the county of Norfolk of the one part, and Daniel Curling of the County aforesaid of the other part. This Indenture Witnesseth, that for in consideration of securing to the aforesaid Willis Wilson the payment of Forty seven pounds, nine shillings due him from the said Daniel Curling as well as five shilling current money of Virginia to the said Curling by the said Wilson in hand paid, at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof the said Curling doth hereby acknowledge, and thereof forever exonerate, acquit and discharge the said Willis Wilson his Executors Adminstrators, hath granted bargained, aliened & confirmed unto the aforesaid James Nimmo his heirs or assigns In Trust, a certain tract or parcel of land in the Parish of Saint Brides in the County aforesaid it being the land where the said Curling now lives, containing two hundred & forty acres more or less, with all houses, ways, waterways, profits appurtenances and advantages to the same belonging To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all singular the premisses, In Trust for the payment of the above said sum of Money to Willis Wilson his heirs or assigns, the said Daniel Curling, for himself, his heirs and executors and administrators agrees that in case the aforesaid sum of Forty seven pound nine shilling, Virginia currency with lawful interest should not be paid to the said Willis Wilson on or before the fifteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred ninety one, in good merchantable lumber, that then the said James Nimmo shall sell the said tract or parcel of land with all its appurtenances for ready money, and after paying to Willis Wilson the aforesaid sum of mony with interest and lal charse, the surplus shall be paid to the said Curling who doth warrant and defend against the lawful claim of any person or persons the aforesaid premises with every appurtenence thereunto belonging . Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written____ Signed Sealed & Delivered} Dan. Curling (s) In presence of us } James Harper Jno. Quarles Ralph Piggot At a Court held for Norfolk County the 18th Day of October 1790-- This Indenture between Daniel Curlin of the one part & James Nimmo, attorney for Willis Wilson, of the other part was this day proved by the oath of James Harper, and John Quarles-- Witnesses thereto, lodged for further proof__ At a Court held for Norfolk County the 18th day of July, 1791 This Indenture between Daniel Curling of the one part, and James Nimmo, attorney for Willis Wislon of the other part, comes this day further prooved by the oath of Ralph Piggot (?) thereto, and now ordered to be recorded--- Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Deed of gift for 30 acres of land in Norfolk County, Virginia from John Gammon to Thomas Matthews Curling to be conveyed at the death of John Gammon. Gammon refers to Thomas Matthews Curling as "Brother" suggesting perhaps the relationship of brother-in-law or another close relationship. The land lies in St. Brides Parish and is bounded by lands owned by Daniel Savills, Alexander Gammon and John Bousell. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 35, PAGES 84-85 5 JUN 1794 / 23 JUL 1794 John Gammon to Thomas Matthews Curling Deed Know All Men by these presents that I John Gammon of the parish of St. Brides in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Virginia for and in consideration of the love good will and affection as well as for other divers good causes and considerations hereunto me moving Do Give unot my loving Brother Thomas Matthews Curling of the parish, County and state afforesaid and to his heirs and assigns for ever one tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the Parish, County and Commonwealth afforesaid Now occupied by myself and John Shirely containing by estimation Thirty acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lines of Daniel Savills, Alexander Gammon and John Bousell__ To Have and to Hold at my decease the afforesaid Land together with all houses Buildings Orchards Wayes Waters and Water Courses profits Commodities and hereditaments to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining with all and singular the appurtenences thereof unto him the said Thomas Maththews Curling and his heirs forever together with all the rents that may be due to me at my decease from the aforesaid land hereby revoking all former wills Deeds Bonds or any other Instruments of writing by me heretofore made or that may hereafter be made concerning the aforesaid Premissed hereby ratifying and confirming the same to be the whole and sole property of my said Brother Thomas Matthews Curling and his heirs for ever, By virtue of these presents In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this fifth day of June In the year One thousand seven hundred and ninety four, Signed Sealed & Delivered In Presence of--- John Gammon (seal) Joshua Grimes John Allmand At Court held for Norfolk County July the 23d 1794__ This Deed of Gift between John Gammon of the one part and Thomas Matthews Curling of the other part was this day acknowledged by the said John Gammon party thereto and ordered to be recorded. Test Wm Wilson Jr. CCC Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin Summary: Conveyance of 34 3/4 acres in Norfolk County, Virginia from Solomon Godfrey and wife, Mary, to Henry Curling for the sum of 20 pounds current money. The land in St. Brides Parish is adjacent to Cypress Swamp. NORFOLK COUNTY, VA VA STATE ARCHIVES DEED BOOK 35, PAGES 70-71 22 JUL 1794 / REC. 22 JUL 1794 Solomon Godfey to Henry Curling Deed This Indenture made this 22d Day of July A Domini--one thousand seven hundred and ninety four and in eighteenth year of American Independence between Solomon Godfrey and Mary Godfrey his wife of the County of Norfolk and state of Virginia of the one part and Henry Curling of the said County and state of the other part Witnesseth that that the said Solomon and Mary Godfry his wife for and in consideration of the sum of twenty pounds currant money of Virginia to them in hand paid at or before the delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said Solomon and Mary Godfrey doth hereby agree Have granted, bargained, and sold, aliened and confirmed and do by these presents grant bargain and sell alien and confirm unto the said Henry Curling one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County as above: containing Thirty four acres and 3/4 of an acre and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning at a maple on the Cypress swamp a corner of the said Godfrey land thence bounding on the swamp north 40o W 20 chains to a black gum Thence by the various courses of the swamp to a white oak Thence south 15o E 10 chain fifty links to a poplar Thence south 14o E seven chain eighty links to a corner of Solomon Godfrey land Thence to the beginning north 63o E twenty one chain and thirty link Together with all the advantages and appurtenences thereon or in any way appertaining to To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land unto the said Henry Curling and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Solomon and Mary Godfrey doth hereby further agree to and with the said Henry Curling and his heirs and assigns forever that they do and will for themselves their Heirs and assigns and all claiming by through or under them, as well as against all other person or persons whatsoever, warrant and defend the title of the said land to the said Henry Curling and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said Solomon and Mary Godfrey doth hereby agree to give the said Henry Curling quiet and peaceble possession of the said land In Witness whereof the said Solomon and Mary Godfrey have set their hands and seals the day and year as above written___ Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of-- Solomon Godfrey (seal) Robert Meggs Benjamin Miller John Murden Junr Received the day and year within written of the within named Henry Curling the within mentioned sum of twenty pounds current money it being the consideration sum to be paid from him to me…. Witness Solomon Godfrey At a Court held for Norfolk County July the 22nd 1794__ This Indenture of bargain and sale between Solomon Godfrey and mary his wife of the one part and Henry Curling of the other part and the receipt thereon indorsed were acknowldeged by the said Solomon party thereto and ordered to be recorded Test Wm. Wilson Jr. CCC Date of Transcription: 1997 JWC Location: Lottsburg, VA Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from microfilmed copies of the originals to the best of my abilities. Paragraphs were inserted by me. The notation [ ] indicates my personal comments – James William Curlin File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Jim Curlin - curlin@crosslink.net USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material AND permission is obtained from the CONTRIBUTOR of the file. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation.