PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA-DEED- James Murphey to Thos. Murdoch, 1773 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. 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Murphy, 27 Mar 2001] 373 This Indenture made on this fifteenth Day of July in the year of Christ one thousand seven hundred and seventy three Between James Murphey of the County of Pittsylvania of the one part and Thomas Murdoch for James Murdoch & Co. of said county of the other part WitneSseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty nine Pounds Eighteen shillings and nine pence 1/2 penny Current Money which the said James Murphey justly Indebted to the said Thomas Murdoch & Co. and Honestly desire to secure and pay to them for and in the farther consideration of the sum of five shillings like money to the said James Murphey in hand paid by the said Thomas Murdoch at and before the sealing and Delivery of this the Receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and of every part thereof doth Exonerate and Discharge the said Thomas Murdoch his Heirs Excrs and Admrs the said James Murphey hath Granted Bargained Sold & confirmed and by the presents doth Grant Bargain Sell and Confirm so the sd Thomas Murdoch his Heirs an aSsigns forever Two hundred acres of Land in Pittsylva. County and Lying upon a Branch of Elkhorn Creek and Joining the Lands of James Leak Senr. and Thomas GlaSscock being the Plantation whereon the said James Murphey now lives with all the appurtanences belonging or in any wise appurtaining to the Premises hereby Granted or intended to be Granted and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders and all services, Benefits and Profits of the said Land and Premises and all his Rights claims Interests and securities Relating to the same To have and to hold the said Land and other Premises unto the Thomas Murdoch his Heirs and aSsigns forever to the only Proper use and behalf of him the said Thomas Murdoch his Heirs and aSsigns forever and the said James Murphey doth hereby Grant for himself & his Heirs that he the said James Murphey and his Heirs and every of them shall and will Warrant and forever Defend the said Land and other Premises and every part and forever Defend the said Land and other Premises and every part and article thereof with all and Singular their Rights and appurtanences unto the said James Murphey and his Heirs and every of them and against every other person whomsoever upon Trust NevertheleSs that the said Thomas Murdoch his Heirs Exers Admrs or aSsigns shall after the Twenty fifth Day of December in the year of Christ one thousand seven hundred of seventy four or as soon as the said Thomas Murdoch his Heirs Exers Admrs or aSsigns shall think proper or the said James Murphey shall Request them which ever of these two circumstances shall 374 shall first happen. Sell for the best price that can begotten after Giving ten Days Publick notice the said Land and Premises and out of the money arising from such sale discharge pay and satisfy themselves the above mentioned Sum of Fifty nine Pounds Eighteen shillings and nine pence half penny with Lawfull Interest form the fifteenth Day of July One thousand seven hundred and seventy three untill the same shall be fully Discharged and the expenses attending the Draws and Recording this Indenture and the contingent charges of the sale as aforesaid and other neceSsary expences that shall attend the securing and obtaining the above mentioned money or Performing any thing that is or shall be neceSsary Relative to the intent of this Indenture and that the said Thomas Murdoch his Heirs Exers admrs or aSsigns shall pay or cause to be paid the overplus if any remain from such sale to the said James Murphey his Heirs Exers Admrs or to his as their order. In WitneSs whereof the said James Murphey hath hereunto set his hand and seal on the Day and year first above written Sealed & Delivered James Murphey L.S. In the presence fo Danl. Menicole Frances Henry Robt Forguson At a courtheld for Pittsylvania County on the 23d Day of September 1773 The Within Deed of Trust was proved by the oaths of the WitneSses thereto to be the act and Deed of the within named James Murphey & ordered to be Recorded By the Courts. Test Will Tunstall, Ck Examd. [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA - DEED -William Murphey to Jacob Eckhols, 1769 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Deed, William Murphey to Jacob Eckhols, 16 Apr 1769] [Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 1, pp. 365, 366] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 22 Mar 2001] 365 Eckhols from Murphey Deed This Indenture made the Sixteenth day of April in the year of our Lord, One thousand seven hundred and Sixty nine Between William Murphey of Augusta County in Virginia of the one part and Jacob Eckhols of the County of Bedford and Colony of Virginia of the other part WitneSseth that the said William Murphey for and in consideration of the Sum of fifteen pounds of lawfull money to him in hand from by the said Jacob Eckhols the Receipt whereof the said William Murphey doth hereby acknowledge he the said William Murphey hath Granted Bargained and Sold aliened[?] and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell alien and Confirm unto the said Jacob Eckhols his Heirs and aSsigns forever all that meSsuage and Tenement and all that piece or parcel of Land lying and being in Pittsylvania County on both sides the north fork of Gobbintown Creek & Bounded as followeth to wit Beginning at a spanish oak thence off South forty five degrees East sixteen poles to a Hicory north five degrees East ninety six poles to a white oak North thirty one and ........... [sic] a quarter degrees east forty four poles to a chesnutt oak norht sixty degrees west one hundred and nine poles to a white oak south forty five degrees west two hundred and thirteen acres it being first conveyed from Isham Barnet the patent whereof is dated the tenth Day of September One thousand seven hundred and fifty five and also all Trees Woods underwoods tithes Commons Common of pasture profits commodities Advantages Hereditaments[?] Ways waters and appurtenances whatsoever to the said meSsuage and Lands above mentioned belonging or any wise appertaining and also the Reversion and reversions Remainder & remainders Rents and Services of the said premises and of every part 366 thereof and all Estate right title Interest clame and Demand whatsoever to him the said William Murphey of in and to the said MeSsuage and land above mentioned and premises and every part thereof To have and to hold the said meSsuage or Tenement & all & singular the premises above mentioned and every part and parcel thereof & the appurtenances unto the said Jacob Eckhols his Heirs & aSsigns so the only proper use and behalf of the said Jacob Eckhols hsi Heirs and aSsigns forever and the said William Murphey for him and his Heirs the said meSsuage or Tenement and Premises and every part thereof against him and his Heirs and against all and every other person and persons whatsoever to the said Jacob Eckhols his Heirs and aSsigns shall and will Warrant & forever Defend by these presents In WitneSs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal this Day and date above Written. Signed Sealed & Delivd. } William Murphy[sic] L.S. In presence of us Jeremiah his I mark Murrow Interlined before aSsigned Darrily[?] her D mark Murrow first word april[?] Tully Choice W.M. Memorandum That on the day and date within writen[sic] livery of Seizen[?] was made of the Land and Premises within Livery of Sisen was made of the Land & premises within mentioned [sic] writen by William Murphey to Jacob Eckhols WitneSs my hand this Twenty fifth day of October One thousand seven hundred and Sixty nine. Willm. Murphy[sic] Tell Tully Choice Jeremiah his I mark Murrow Darrily her D mark Murrow At a Courtheld fo Pittsylvania County on the 2d N Day of Octr. Witns This Indenture together the Memorandum of Livery and Seizen herean Indorsed was proved by the Oaths of the WitneSses thereto to be the Acts and Deed fo the above named William Murphey and the same was ordered to be Recorded By the Court. Examined Test Will Tunstall Cl[?] [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA- DEEDS- Richard Murphey to Wm. Ragsdale, 1770 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Deed, Richard Murphey to William Ragsdale, 17 Aug 1770] [Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 2, pp. 47, 48] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 22 Mar 2001] 47 Ragsdale from Murphey Deed C.C. This Indenture made this seventeenth Day of Augt. in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and Seventy Between Richard Murphy of the County of Rowan in North Carolina of the one part and William Ragsdale of the County of Pittsylvania in the Colony of Virginia of the other part WitneSseth that the said Richard Murphey for and in consideration of the sum of forty pounds current Money of Virginia aforesaid to him in hand paid by the said William Ragsdale at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. he the said Richard Murphey Hath granted Bargained and Sold aliened Released and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain and Sell alien Release and Confirm unto the said William Ragsdale all that Tract piece or parcel of Land situate lying and being in the County of Pittsylvania on Elkhorn Creek Containing by Estimation two hundred acres being the same land which the said Richard Murphy purchased of Nathaniel Terry Gent. and was by the said Nathaniel Terry by deed Recorded in the Court of the County of Halifax aforesaid Conveyed to the said Richard Murphy as by the said Indenture reference being thereunto had may more fully appear and the same is Bounded as in and by the said Indenture is disiretia[?] and all woods underwoods Ways waters watercourses profits Commodities Advantages Hereditaments and appurtenances Whatsoever to the said premises above mentioned belonging or in anywise appertaining and also the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents and Services of the said premises and of every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances and also all the estate right Title Interest Claim and Demand Whatsoever either in Equity or in Same of him the said Richard Murphey and his heirs of in or to the said premiSses above mentioned or any part or parcel thereof with the appurtenances To have and to Hold the said Tract piece or parcel of Land and premises above mentioned and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto the said William Ragsdale his heirs and aSsigns to the 48 only proper use and behalf of him the said William Ragsdale his heirs and aSsigns forever and the said Richard Murphy for himself and his heirs doth Covenant Grant and agree to and with the said William Ragsdale his heirs and aSsigns by these presents that he the said Richard Murphy the said Tract piece or parcel of Land and Premises above mentioned and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto the said Wm. Ragsdale his heirs and aSsigns against him the said Richard Murphy and his heirs and all and every other person or persons Whatsoever shall and will Warrant and forever defend by these presents In WitneSs whereof the said Richard Murphy to oath[?] hereunto set his hand and seal the Day and Year first above written. Sealed and Delivered in Presence of Richard Murphy, L.S. R. Williams, Jno Wimbush Theor. Lacey At a courtheld for Pittsylvania County on the 29th Day of Novr. 1770 This Indenture was proved by the oaths of the WitneSses hereunto to be the act and Deed of the above named Richard Murphey and the same was ordered to be Recorded By the Court. Test. Will Tunstall, Cl [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA-DEED- Jos. Ellis to Wm. Murphy, 1772 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Deed, Joseph Ellis to William Murphy, 29 Sep 1772] [Pittsylvania Co., VA, Deed Book 3, pp. 194, 195] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 2 Apr 2001] Murphy from Ellis Deed This Indenture made this Twentyninth Day of September in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and seventy two between Joseph Ellis of Pittsylvania County and Colony of Virginia of the one part and William Murphy of county and colony aforesaid of the other part + WitneSseth that the said Joseph Ellis for and in consideration of sixty pounds Current Money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said William Murphy the Receipt whereof the said Joseph Ellis doth hereby Acknowledge he the said Joseph Ellis hath Granted Bargained and Sold Aliened and Confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell Alien and Confirm unto the said William Murphy his heirs & aSsigns forever all that MeSsuage and Tenement and all that piece or parcel obtained lying in Pittsylvania County on both sides the north fork of Pigg River situate and Bounded as followeth to wit Beginning at a Gum post and pointers thence North fifty degrees East Twenty poles to a Dogwood North fifty degrees West Eightyeight poles to Gum North ninetyeight poles 195 Poles to a white oak and Chesnut West one hundred poles to a red oak North sixty degree West Seventy six Poles to a Chestnut South ten degrees west to red oak Sapplins on the side of a Stoney Hill then a Straight line to the Beginning Containing One hundred and Sixty four acres being part of a Survey fo three hundred and Twenty acres the Patent whereof is dated September Twenty Sixth One thousand seven hundred and sixty. Together with all Woods underwoods Tithes Commons Common & Pasture Profits Commodities Advantages Hereditaments Ways Waters and appurtenances Whatsoever to the said meSsuage and Lands above mentioned belonging or anywise appurtaining and also the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents and Services of the said Premises and of every part thereof and all Will[?] Estates Rights Titles Interest Claim and Demand whatsoever of him the said J. Ellis of in and to the said MeSsuage and premises and every part thereof To have and to hold the said MeSsuage or Tenement and all and Singular the Premises above mentioned and every part and parcell thereof with their appurtenances unto the said William Murphy his Heirs and aSsigns to the only proper uses and behalf of him the said William Murphy his Heirs and aSsigns forever and the said Joseph Ellis for him and his Heirs the said MeSsuage or Tenement and premises and part thereof against him and his Heirs and against all and every other person or Persons Whatsoever to the said William Murphy his Heirs and aSsigns shall and will Warrant and forever defend by these presents In WitneSs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Day and year above Written Js. his X mark Ellis L.S. Examined At a courtheld for Pittsylvania County on the 25th day of March 1773. This Indenture was acknowledged by the above named Joseph Ellis To be his oath and Deed and the same was ordered to be Recorded By the Court. Test Will Tunstall Ck [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA - DEED - Richard Murphy to William Ragsdale, 1773 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Deed from Richard Murphy to William Ragsdale, 18 May 1773] [Pittsylvania Co. VA Deed Book 3, pp. 325-326] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 14 Mar 2001] p. 325 Ragsdale from Murphy Deds. George the third by the grace of god of great Brittain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith ofc.[?] to Gideon Wright, Charles Mchanally and MoSes Martin Esqrs. or any two of his majestys Justices of the County of Surry, Greeting whereas Richard Murphy, by his Certain Indenture of Feoffment[?] hath Conveyed unto William Ragsdale of the County of Pittsylvania One Certain Tract or parcel of Land, Lying and being in the said County of Pittsylvania Containing Two hundred acres and whereas Keziah the wife of the said Richard cannot conveniently Travel to and from our said county Court of Pittsylvania. Know ye that we Trusting to your faithfull and provident circumspection in Examining Keziah the wife the said Richard from and apart from her said Husband whether she does freely and volentarily without the persuasion or threats of her said Husband-- Relinquish her Right of Dower in and to the said Land and premises Conveyed by her said Husband in the said Indenture and when you have it done that you certifie to our Justices of our said Court of Pittsylvania under your hands and Seals distinctly and plainly you send together with this writ WitneSs Will Tunstall Clerk of our County Court at the Courthouse the 18th Day of may In the 13 N[?] year of our Reign. Will Tunstall p. 326 Pittsylvania Sch[?] By virtue of the above Dedimus sans benecte [?] we have Examined Keziah the wife of Richd. Murphy apart from her husband Touching her Relinquishment of her Dower in and to Two hundred acres of Land Conveyed by her said Husband to the above William Ragsdale we do hereby certifie that the said Keziah apart from her Husband did freely and Volentarily without the Persuasions or threats of her sd Husband Relinquish her Right of Dower to the said Land and Premises conveyed by her sd Husband in the sd. Indenture to the said Wm Ragsdale Given under our hands and Seals this 12 N[?] Day of July 1773. Gideon Wright L.S. Charles Mchanally L.S. MoSes Martins L.S. At a Courtheld [sic] for Pittsylvania County on the 22d Day of July 1773. The within Dedimus and report thereto annexed was returned and ordered to be Recorded. Test Will Tunstall Ck[?] [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA - DEED - George Ridley to George Murphey,1778 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Deed, George Ridley to George Murphey, 9 Nov 1778] [Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 5, pp. 287-288] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 14 Mar 2001] p. 287 Murphey from Ridley Deed This Indenture made this ninth day of november in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred & Seventy eight Between George Ridley, of Pittsylvania County & Parish of Camden of the one part & George Murphey of the same County and Parish of the other part WitneSseth that the sd. George Ridley for & in Consideration of a Stallion Colt and eighty seven Pounds ten Shillings Current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said George Murphey the receipt whereof the said George Ridley Doth hereby acknowledge him self therewith fully Satisfied contented & paid hath granted bargained and sold & by these presents do grant bargain sell and confirm unto the sd. George Murphey and unto his heirs exno. Adms. & aSsigns forever on Certain tract or parcel of Land Containing two hundred & thirty eight acres more or LeSs, Lying & being in the County of Pittsylvania on both sides of great Cherrystone Creek & bounded as followeth (to wit) beginning at Pointers in Parsons line on a branch thence on his line north eighty four degrees east seventy Poles croSsing sd. Creek to his Corner Pointers thence the same Course Continued twenty poles to a white oak thence new Lines ten Degrees east one hundred & sixty Poles to Pointers north thirty two Degrees west CroSsing tow branches p. 288 one hunded & forty Poles to a white oak West one hundred poles CroSsing the Creek to an oak south ten Degrees east three hundred & thirty four poles CroSsing a fork of sd Creek to a white oak on a branch thence down the branch to the first Station-- To have & to hold the said two hundred & thirty eight acres of Land more or LeSs in the bounds above mentioned with the appertenances thereunto belonging to the said George Murphey and unto his heirs or and aSsigns forever & the sd George Ridley for himself & his heirs do Covenant & agree with the sd. George Murphey the sd. Land above mentioned will warrant & forever defend unto the said George Murphey and to his heirs & aSsigns forever the above mentioned Land & premises thereunto belonging. In WitneSs whereof the said George Ridley hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day & year above mentioned. George Ridley L.S. WitneSs~ John Midhiff~ William Moore~ his James Midhiff~ mark At a Courtheld for Pittsylvania County the 22d day of October 1778~ The within Indenture of bargain & sale from George Ridley to George Murphey was proved by the oaths of them & the witneSses. [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA-DEED- Jas. Murphey to Chas. Irby, 1779 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Deed, James Murphey to Charles Irby, 15 Oct 1779] [Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 5, pp. 466, 467] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 5 Apr 2001] Irbye from Murphy Deed This Indenture made this 15th Day of October in the year of our Lord Christ One thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy Nine, Between James Murphey of Pittsylvania County and State of Virginia of the one part and Charles Irby of Halifax County and State aforesaid of the other part WitneSseth that the said James Murphey for and in consideration of the Sum of Twelve Hundred Pounds Current Money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Charles Irby, the Receipt Whereof the said James Murphey doth hereby Acknowledge Hath Given Granted bargained & Sold, and by these presents doth Give Grant bargain Sell Alien EnSsoff[?] and Confirm unto the said Charles Irby his Heirs and aSsigns forever on Certain Tract or parcel of Land Lying and being in Pittsylvania County containing by Estimation One Hundred and Seventy three Acres being the same Moore or LeSs it being the Land that Nathaniel Terry conveyed to the aforesaid James Murphey by Deed recorded in the County Court of Pittsylvania the Twenty eighth day of March Anno Domi 1771, Reference being there unto had may move fully Appian[?] Which said Land the said James Murphey conveyed by a Deed of Trust & in consideration of Fifty pounds eighteen shillings and Nine pence half penny Virginia Money, to James Murphey hath paid to the Provision of Virginia as of receipt the 25th Day of February Ann. Dom. 1779. Agreeable to an act of ASsembly in that Case made and provided Which Land is bounded as follows to Wit, Beginning at a Red oak in Leaks line thence Nine Dividing Lines South eighty five degrees With one Hundred 467 and forty poles to a Hickory North Ten degrees West one Hundred and Ninety eight poles CroSsing the fork branch of Elkhorn Creek to pointers North Seventy five degrees East one Hundred and Sixty Six poles to pointers in GlaSscocks line thence along his line South ten degrees West Eighty three poles to a pine thence a Long Leaks Line South Ten degrees East one Hundred & twenty poles CroSsing the aforesaid fork branch of Elkhorn Creek to the beginning it being the Land where the said James Murphey Now lives To have and to hold the aforesaid Granted bargained premises With all and Singular the Rights, Benefits privaledges and appurenances thereunto Belonging to the paid Charles Irby to him his Heirs and aSsigns forever & the said James Murphey doth hereby these presents Warrant, and Will forever defend the aforesaid Granted & bargained Land and Premises, With all the appurtenances-- thereunto belonging unto the said Charles Irby his Heirs & aSsigns forever and to be at the time of Granting the same free and clean of and from all Manner of Incumbrances, and from the Just Claim of any person or persons Whatsoever In WitneSs Whereof the said James Murphey hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his Seal the day and Year above Written. Seal'd Sign'd & deliv'd James Murphey, L.S. In presence of Stephen Coleman Charles Wormack & Shum Larmer Examin'd At a court held for Pittsylvania County the 16th Day of Novm. 1779 This deed was proved by the oaths of two of the WitneSses thereunto, to be the act and Deed of the above Named James Murphey and Ordered to be Certified & afterwards to Wit At a court held for the said County the 21st day of March 1780 the same was further proved by the oath of the other WitneSs thereunto, to be the act and Deed of the said James Murphey & Ordered to be Recorded By the Court. Test Will Tunstall, CoP Court [written sideways across first page] I hereby release all my rights title and interest to to[sic] the within Deed as a mortgage having received from the parties[?] the purchase money secured by this Deed. Given under my hand and seal this 27th May 1856. A.F. Smith {seal] State of Mississippi Washington County Personally appeared before me John J Caughey Clerk of the Probate Court of said county the said A.F. Smith who aknowledged that he signed and sealed the above release as his voluntary act and deed on the day of the date thereof for t [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA -DEED-Richard Keesee to John Murphy, 1794 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Deed from Richard Keesee to John Murphy, 24 Sep 1794] [Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 10, pp. 65-66] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 19 Mar 2001] This Indenture made this twenty fourth day of September one thousand seven hundred and ninety four Between Richard Keesee and Sarah his wife of the County of Pittsylvania of the one-part and John Murphy of Bedford County of the other part WitneSseth that the sd. Richard Keesee and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of Twenty seven pounds current Money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said John Murphy before the enuating[?] and delivery of these presents have Granted Bargained and Sold, Alianed[?], released and confirmed and by these presents doth Grant bargain Sell release and confirm to the sd. John Murphy his heirs and aSsigns forever All that piece, parcel or tract of Land of the sd. Richard Keesee lying and being in the County of Pittsylvania on the branches of Tommyhawk Creek and bounded as follows (Viz) Beginning at a Chesnut tree on the branch thence new lines South fifty seven degrees West seventy poles to Muhhanes line thence with that line North foruty one degrees West one hundred and seventy six poles to a white oak on a branch thence up the same as it oneyonders[?] to two white oaks at the head of a Branch thence South forty eithg degrees Past thirty two poles to a red oak Saplin North Sixty one east thirty poles to a white oak South thirty East thirty six poles to a white oak South twenty three Wese one hundred and forty two poles to pointers South fifty West sixty poles to a black Gum and South thirty two West sixty poles to the beginning containing two hundred and eighty four acres together with all priveledges profits Heretotements[?] and Appirtenences whatsoever to this same belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversion and the reversions, remainder and remainders rents ISsues and profits of premises and every part thereof, the right, claim and demands whatsoever in Save[?] or Equity of him the sd. Richard Keesee and Sarah his wife in and to the sd. premises or any part thereof to have and to hold all and singular the Land and premiSes and every part thereof unto the sd. John Murphy his heirs and ASsigns for ever And the sd. Richard Keesee and Sarah his wife doth hereby Grant for themselves their Heirs all and singular the above mentioned Land and premises and every part thereof with the appirtanences unto the sd. John Murphy his heirs and aSsigns against the sd. Richard Keesee and Sarah his wife their heirs for ever and all and every other person and persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and defend by these p. 66 these presents In WitneSs whereof the sd. Richard Keesee and Sarah his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above mentioned. Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of Richard mark Keesee, L.S. George Smith George Blaire X John Harris his Sarah Keesee Memo. That on the day and year within mentioned full peaceable and quiet poSseSsion and delivery of the within mentioned Land and premises was made and delivered by the within mentioned Richard Keesee unto the sd. within mentioned John Murphy to hold to him and his heirs and ASsigns for ever According to the true intent of the within mentioned Deed. George Smith, George Blaire Richard X Keesee, L.S. John Harris-- At a Court held for Pittsylvania County the 20th day of October 1794 The within Indenture together with the Memorandum herein indorsed were by the within named Richard Keesee acknowledged to be his several acts and Deed, and Sarah the wife of the said Richard she being first privately Examined as the Law directs came into Court and relinquished her right of Dower in and to the Land and premiSses conveyed by the said Indenture All which were Ordered to be recorded By the Court Ex. Teste Will Tunstall L.S. [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA-DEED- John Barry to John Murphy, 1796 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Deed, John Barry to John Murph(e)y, 13 Feb 1796] [Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 10, pp. 306, 307] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 5 Apr 2001] Murphy's Deed from Barry This Indenture made this thirteenth day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety six Between John Barry of the County of Pittsylvania of the one part and John Murphey of Bedford County of the other part WitneSseth that the said John Barry for and in consideration of the sume of Fifty pounds Virginia Currency to him in hand paid by the sd John Murphey the Receipt whereof the sd John Barry doth hereby acknowledge, hath given granted, bargained, Sold and delivered and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, Sell and deliver unto sd John Murphy & to his heirs and aSsigns p. 307 aSsigns for ever a certain tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the County of Pittsylvania on Mountain Creek, begining at a corner red Oake thence along a new line to a corner Chesnut oake on William Mays line, thence along sd. line to a white oake on Mackgruders line, thence along sd line to a Chesnut on Thos Smith's line, thence alond sd line to a black oake on Jetses line, thence along sd line to John Wilson's line, thence along sd line to a Corner poplar and from thence to the begining and sd John Barry does for himself his heirs and aSsigns Warrant and forever defend the above mentioned Land and all the appurtenances belonging thereto against the Claim or demand of any person or persons whatsoever to the sd John Murphy his heirs and aSsigns forever In WitneSs whereof I the sd John Barry hath hereunto set my hand and Seal the day and date above mentioned. In presence of he~ John Barry L.S. Charles Shelton At a court held for Pittsylvania County the 15th day of February 1796~ The above Indenture was by the above named John Barry acknowledged to be his Act and deed, and the same was Ordered to be recorded By the Court. Teste Will Tunstall Ck [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA-DEED- Nat. Terry to James Murphey, 1769 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Deed, Nathaniel Terry to James Murphey, 22 Mar 1769] [Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 2, pp. 128-131] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 26 Mar 2001] Murphey from Terry Deed --- Examd. This Indenture made this Twenty second day of March In the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and sixty nine and in the ninth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the third Between Nathaniel Terry Gent. of Halifax County of the one part and James Murphey of Pittsylvania County of the other part WitneSseth that the said Nathaniel Terry for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty pounds Current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said James Murphey the Receipt whereof he doth hereby Acknowledge. Hath Given granted Bargained and Sold aliened inSsoffed[?] and confirmed and by these Presents doth give grant bargain and sell alien inSsoff[?] and Confirm 129 unto the said James Murphey his heirs and aSsigns forever one certain Tract or parcel of Land situate lying and being in the parish of Cambden and County of Pittsylvania containing by Estimation one hundred and seventy three acres it being part of a larger quantity Granted to the said Nathaniel Terry by patent Limited bounded as Described as followeth viz. Beginning at a red oak in Leahs line thence by non dividing line to with eighty five degrees west one hundred and forty poles to a hickory north ten degrees west one hundred and eight poles CroSsing the Sack[?] branch of Elkhorn Creek to pointers North Seventy five degrees east one hundred and sixty six poles to pointers in GlaSscocks line thence along his line south Ten degrees west eighty three poles to a pine thence along Leahs line south Ten degrees east one hundred and Twenty poles CroSsing the aforesaid fork Branch of Elkhorn Creek to the Beginning it being the Land and Plantation whereas the said James Murphey now lives be the same more or leSs and also all Woods underwoods Ways Waters and Watercourses Together with all the Houses orchards Gardens and fences thereunto belonging or in anywise appurtaining with all the advantages Hereditaments and Commodities also the reversion and reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents and Services of the said premiSses and of every 130 part and parcel thereof with all the etat[?] estate Right Tille Interest Claim and Demand whatsoever in of him the said Nathaniel Terry of in or to the said Tract or parcel of Land and premiSses above mentioned and every part and parcel thereof to have and to hold the said Tract or parcel of Land and all and singular the premiSes above mentioned with the appurtanences unto the said James Murphey his heirs and aSsigns forever to the only use and behaaff[sic] of him the said James Murphey his heirs and aSsigns and he the said Nathaniel Terry doth covenant and agree with the said James Murphey his heirs and aSsigns that the above mentioned Tract or parcel of Land is clear of all Incumberances Whatsoever and he the said Nathaniel Terry hath Good Right to Convey the said Land and PremiSses above mentioned and he the said Nathaniel Terry doth for himself his heirs Execr. and Admr..........[sic] covenant and agree to and with the said James Murphey his heirs Executors administrators and aSsigns that be the said Tract or parcel of Land above mentioned Together with the appurtanences unto the said James Murphey his heirs and aSsigns shall and will Warrant and forever Defend against him the said Nathaniel Terry his heirs and aSsigns and against all and every other ...[sic] Person or persons Whatsoever Lawfully Claiming or to claim under him their or any of them In WitneSs whereof he the said Nathaniel Terry hath hereunto set his hand and Seal the day and year first above Written. Sealed and Delivered NB the words as to claim interlined befoe signed In Presence of Nathaniel Terry, L.S. Isaac Read Benj. Terry Hanynes Hargen[or Hargar] John Salmon 131 At a Courtheld for Pittsylvania County on the 28th day of March 1771 The within Indenture was proved by the oaths of three of the witneSses hereto to be the act and Deed of the within named Nathaniel Terry and the same was ordered to be Recorded By the Court Test Will Tunstall Cc [end of record] PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA-MISC-Sale from J. Caldwell to J. Murphy, 1768 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mark Murphy murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ ==================================================================== [Bill of Sale- James Caldwell to James Murphy, 24 Jun 1768] [Pittsylvania Co. VA Deed Book 1, p. 130] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 14 Mar 2001] Murphy from Caldwell Know all Men by these Presents that I James Caldwell for and in Consideration of the sum of Sixteen Pounds to me in hand paid by James Murphy do by these Presents make over & Confirm to the sd. Murphy one sill & Worm Three cows now in the PoSseSsion of the said Caldwell which effect to the said Murphy I do make Over against my Heirs & every other Person whatsoever, and if the said Debt shall be paid before June 1768, Then this bill sale to be void. J. Bead~ James J. Caldwell, L.S, Examined At a court held for Pittsylvania County on the 24th Day of June, 1768~ This Bill of Sale ~ was acknowledged by James Caldwell Party thereto and Ordered to be Recorded. Test Will Tunstall C of P.C. [end of record]