Rockbridge County, VA - Deed Book B (partial) ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Page 204 - 205 JOHN COOPER---Register of Deeds Vol 1 Dec 1795-April 1819 ------p. 176 (this is the page from the microfiln, not the deed book.) John Cooper to James McKurry et al Page 204 to 205----Book B This indenture made the fourth day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Seven at Lexington in Rockbridge County, VA between John Cooper of Blount County State of Tennessee on the one part and James McKenry? And Robert Tedford of Said County of Blount of the - ---- ------ whereas the said Cooper was sued in the Sum of eight hundred and forth-four dollars to which judgement the said Cooper got an injunction in which Robert Montgomery, James Lackey, William Ru--, John (McKeney?), William (McKeney or McKurry) and Andrew Wiley were Securitys but the Chancery Court being of the opinion the cause had not a proper discussion at common law suit it ------- to the District Court in which the Said Securities again entered Special bail to the said Cooper. Now the said Cooper to indemnify and secure the said securities hereby these ------ -------- in consideration of the ------ - and the sum of two dollars to him in hand paid the receipt --------of is hereby acknowledged doth by these (-------suits?) bargain and sell unto the said James McKiney and Robert Tedford and their heirs in trust all the rights (total?) interest and claim on the legal or (equitable) in and to a certain tract or parcel of land containing two hundred acres (be?) the (sums mine?) or less lying and being in said County of Blount on Little River and bordered by lands of John Regan his (father?) Josiah Gamble and Wm. (C------?) also a white horse eight years old branded (the brand looks like a backward bracket or a backward E with another slash underneath the middle one pointed the opposite direction, then a capital S) near the shoulder, a sorrel horse about eight years old, a bay mare about fifteen or sixteen years old also (five?) head of cattle two of which were milk cows and two were young and (were?) all Cooper owned when he left, have also a loom and gun also all the household and kitchen furniture a rifle gun with every other (spinis?) of property belonging to the said Cooper to have and to hold the said described property real and jpersonal to the said James (McKeney?) and Robert Tedford their heirs and assignes in fee simple on the following conditions that if the said Robert Montgomery, James Lindsey, William Bird, John McKeney, William McKeney and Andrew Wiley is securities as aforesaid (shall be ?) liable or compelled to pay any part of the aforesaid sum of eight hundred and forty five dollars or any costs accruing or ---------- by the said suit in which case the said James McKeney and Robert Tedford shall proceed to sell so much of the aforesaid jproperty or the whole thereof as will pay any damages -- ----- and costs the said securities shall be compelled to pay (beginning?) with such jproperty as the said Cooper shall direct and where the said suit is (determined?), and all or any of the aforesaid property (received?) in the hands of the said trustees or the survivors of them they shall after deducting all reasonable costs and expenses return to the Cooper his (h-----) or assign what ever may not be sold - --- to this (indenture?) ---- --------- whereof the said John Cooper hath subscribed his name and affixed his seal this day and year above. Signed sealed and acknowledged in presence of John Cooper (seal). ----------between John Cooper of the ---- And James McKeney and Robert Tedford of the ---- ---- ----------. p. 177 in court acknowledged by the said John Cooper and ordered to be certified to the Court of the County of Blount in the State of Tennessee where the (said?) ------- lies in testimony whereof Andrew Reed clerk of the court of the said County have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of office in the 6th day of May in the year 1807 and in the 31st year of the Commonwealth. A. Reed Sate of Tennessee Blount County May Session 1809 I James Houstan Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do certify that at the session aforesaid a deed of trust from John Cooper to James McKeney and Robert Tedford was acknowledged in open court by John Cooper the subscriber thereto ( see? the?) testimony wereof I have herewith set my name and affixed my present seal having no seal of office this 20 day of Feb 1808. J. Houstan, Clerk Submitted by Pat Cooper McGehee ------- BOOK B, PAGE 407 WHO: JOHN COOPER of AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA WHEN:OCTOBER 2, 1792 WHERE: ROCKBRIDGE CO., VA OTHERS MENTIONED: HENRY MOORE OF FREDERICK COUNTY, VA, WILLIAM BROWNLEE, THOMAS WHITESIDE, JAMES MCCAMPBELL, JOHN LOWREY This indenture made the second day of October the Year of our Lord 1792 between JOHN COOPER of Augusta County and State of VA of the one part and Henry Moore of Frederick County and State aforesaid of the other part. Page 408 Witnesseth that the said JOHN COOPER for and in consideration of the sum of 130 pounds paid in hand by the said HENRY MOORE the Receipt whereof the said JOHN COOPER doth hereby acknowledge and of every part and parcel thereof doth clearly acquit, exonerate and discharge the said Henry Moore hath granted, bargained, and sold , ----- and confirmed and by these present doth grant, bargain, and sell -------- and confirm unto the said HENRY MOORE and his heirs a certain tract or parcel land containing 112 acres more or less lying and being in the County of Rockbridge and bounded as follows: BEGINNING at two Hickories corner to a tract surveyed for Me. Borden, and runneth thence with his line North 85 degrees, (60?) poles to a Double Lynn and White Oak corner to CAPT. JOSEPH KENNEDY with his lines, South 12 degrees, West 200 poles to his corner being two hickories, thence South West 22 poles with ANDREW STEELE'S line to a leaning Hickory, thence East 24 poles to JOHN LOWREY'S corner BEING A White Oak and Hickory Saplins , thence with ANDREW LOWRY'S line, North 75 degrees, East 124 poles to his and JAMES ATKINS corner being theree Black Oaks, thence North 158 poles with said line to JOHN (LOWREY'S?) corner being a Spanish Oak on the side of a stoney hill and with said line to the Beginning And now in the possession of the said HENRY MOORE with all houses, ways, casements, appurtenances, and advantages whatsoever to the said land and premises belonging or pertaining and also all the estate right, title, interest, proper claim or demand whatsoever of him the said JOHN COOPER of in and to the same to have and to hold the said land and premises with the appurtenances unto the said HENRY MOORE, his heirs and assignes forever and the said JOHN COOPER and his heirs the said land and premises above mentioned with the appurtenances to the said HENRY MOORE, his heirs and assignes against him the said JOHN COOPER, his heirs and all other persons lawfully claiming will warrant Page 409 And forever defend by these present to witness whereof the said JOHN COOPER hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. John Cooper Seal Sealed and delivered In the presence of WILLIAM BROWNLEE THOMAS WHITESIDE JAMES MCCAMPBELL At a Court hald for the County of Rockbridge Oct 2, 1792 This indenture of bargain and sale for land from JOHN COOPER to HENRY MOORE was proved by WILLIAM BROWNLEE, THOMAS WHITESIDE and JAMES MCCAMPBELL subscribing witness and is ordered to be recorded. Teste A Reed Clerk Submitted by Pat Cooper McGehee ------- BOOK B PAGE 420 THOMAS COOPER AND ISABELLA DATE: OCTOBER 6, 1792 OTHERS MENTIONED: JOHN WILSON, CHARLES BOYLES, JAMES DAVIS, WILLIAM LYLE, HUGH WEIR, SAMUEL WILSON This indenture made the 6th day of October in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety-two between THOMAS COOPER and ISABELLA his wife of the county of Rockbridge and State of VA of the one part and JOHN WILSON of the County and State aforesaid of the other part witnessed that the said THOMAS COOPER and ISABELLA his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds paid in hand by the said JOHN WILSON , the receipt whereof the said THOMAS COOPER doth hereby acknowledge and of every part and parcel thereof doth clearly acquit, exonerate and discharge the said JOHN WILSON hath granted, bargained and sold, alledged and confirmed and by these present doth grant, bargain, and sell ------- and confirm unto the said JOHN WILSON and his heirs a certain tract or parcel of land containing 100 acres more or less lying in the County of Rockbridge and State of VA bounded as follows BEGINNING at two Dogwoods on the top of a hill near CHARLES BOYLES (HAMIC?) and runneth thence, South 57 degrees, West 96 poles to a Hickory and Black Oak on the side of a hill, thence South 35 degrees, West 50 poles crossing a branch to a Black Oak on a hill, thence South 16 degrees , West 80 poles to a White Oak on a line of JAMES DAVIS'S land and with the lines of the same North 43 degrees, West 31 poles to a Hickory and Chestnut Oak, thence North 20 degrees, East 110 poles to 4 chestnuts from one ------ , thence North 80 degrees East one hundred eighty poles to near Charles Boyles house and thence South 10 degrees, West 32 poles to the beginning and now in the possession of the said JOHN WILLSON with all houses, ways, easements and appurtanances, and also all the estate, rights, title, interest proper, claim or demand whatsoever of him the said THOMAS COOPER and ISABELLA his wife of in and to the same to have and to hold the said 102 acres of land hereditaments and premises with every part, parcel and member thereof with their parts, priviledges incomes Page 421 And advantages unto the said JOHN WILSON his heirs and assignes forever and further-------the said JOHN WILSON his heirs and assignes shall and may for ever hereafter have hold use occupy, possess, and enjoy the said land and premises withough any let hindrance disturbance or molestation whatsoever of them the said THOMAS COOPER AND ISABELLLA, his wife their heirs or assignes or any other person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming from by or under him them or eith of them- -----lastly that the said Thomas Cooper and Isaella his wife and their heirs all and singular the premises hereby granted with the appurtenances to the said JOHN WILSON his heirs and assignes against him the said THOMAS COOPER and ISABELLA his wife their heirs and all others persons will warrant and forever fefend by these present in witness thereof the said Thomas Cooper and Isabella his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above listed. Signed, Sealed and Delivered In presence of William Lyle Thomas Cooper Seal Hugh Weir her Samuel Wilson Isabella X Cooper Seal mark At a court held for the County of Rockbridge December 4, 1792 This deed of bargain and sale for land from THOMAS COOPER and ISABELLA his wife to JOHN WILSON was proved by the subscribing witnesses and ordredto be recorded. Teste A Reed Clerk Submitted by Pat Cooper McGehee