Sharp/Pickeral Deed, 1831 Patrick Co., Va., Deed Book 8, p. 16 Grantor: Samuel Sharp Grantee: William Pickeral Date: 14 December 1831 This Indenture made this 14th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one between Saml. Sharp of the County of Patrick of the one part and William Pickeral of the second part Witnesseth whereof the said Saml Sharp for and in consideration of one hundred ninety dollars to him in hand paid by the said William Pickeral at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold released and confirmed unto the said Wm. Pickeral his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract piece or parcel of Land situate lying and being in the County of Patrick on the head waters of Russells Creek Containing one hundred acres more or less and bounded as follows to wit, begining at a black gum one of Hudsons corners in the original patent thence South fifty five and a half degrees East fifty five poles crossing two branches to a white oak North eighty degrees East one hundred and twenty five poles crossing a branch to a black oak, thence North thirty six degrees West Continues on same line to two white oaks marked by parties thence a South course across the land to the outside line to a sorrellwood marked as aforesaid and thence with the old line as it meanders to the begining (It being the Land the said Saml. Sharp bought from William N Sharp) With all woods ways water and watercourses fences trees orchards houses and all other the emoluments appertaining or in any wise belonging thereunto to have and to hold the same to him the said William Pickeral his heirs and assigns for ever either in Law or equity and the said Saml. Sharp doth warrant and defend the said Land and premises above mentioned to the said Wm. Pickeral his heirs and assigns to fully enjoy the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of Saml Sharp L.S. Patrick December Court 1831 This deed of bargain and sale from Samuel Sharp to William Pickeral with the certificate thereon endorsed was exhibited in Court examined and ordered to be recorded. Teste A. Staples C (Transcribed by Mary C. Smith from photocopies of the deeds provided by the Patrick County Circuit Court, Stuart, Va.) Submitted by Mary C. Smith **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ****************************************************************