Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A (1778-1787), pp. 7-8, 70, 79-80, 119, 122, 138-139, 157-160, 174-177, 243-245, 251, 264, 269, 275, 277- 280, 327, 333, 341-342, 350-352,353, 365, 376-377, 380, 383, 387, 390-391, 402, 415, 421, 423, 426, 428-431, 497, 510, 513-514, 517, 521, 547-548, 570, 575, 588-589, 608, 611, 614, 635-636, 645, 662-663, 670-671, 673, 677, 680-687. ************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. 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[©1997 All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 7. 7 April 1778 Joseph Walker to William Graham, 291 Acres [then in Botetourt, now Rockbridge] bounded on North by James River, corner Gilbert Campbell's and John Moore's. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 8. 8 April 1778 Joseph Walker to William Graham, as above, release. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 70. 3 April 1798 James and Jane Beats to Isabel Robinson for 4 shillings, 34 acres in the Forks of James River. Near Jonathan Whitley's *********************************************************************** ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA Deed Book A, page 79 and 80. James GRIGSBY and wife Franky land sold to Robert McFARLAND. 1 Dec 1778. This Indenture made the first Day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight Between James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby his Wife of the County of rockbridge of the one Part and Robert McFarland of the Same county of the other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of twelve hundred and fifty pounds current money of Virginia to the said James & Franky Grigsby in hand paid by the said Robert McFarland at or before the Sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and thereof do release acquit and discharge the said Robert McFarland his heirs Executors and Administrators by these presents them the Said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby have granted bargained and Sold and by these presents they do grant bargain and Sell unto the said Robert McFarland and to his heirs one certain tract or parcel of Land Containing two hundred and Eighty nine Acres and three Quarters Lying and being in the County of Rockbridge on Mill Creek being Part of the land the Said James Grigsby purchased of Richard Mathews and is Bounded as followeth viz. Beginning at a black Oak and White Oak corner to the patent line and runneth with the Same South fifty Nine degrees West ninety Six poles to a black Oak. South forty Seven Degrees West forty poles is a White Oak north Eighty five Degrees West Forty one poles to [live? hickory? Grubbs?] South twenty Degrees West fifty nine poles to a Thorn in the Old line of Richard Mathews Land and With the Same South thirty one Degrees East three hundred and Sixty poles crossing Mill Creek to tow White Oaks to John Poage line and with the Same north Fifty nine Degrees East Sixty poles to a Stone put in the ground. North Eight Degrees West four hundred and ten poles to the Beginning With all houses buildings orchards ways water courses profits commodities hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises belonging or in any wise appertaining and also all the Estate right title Interest use trust property claim and demand whatsoever of the said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby of in and to the premises. To have and to hold the lands hereby conveyed with their Appurtenances unto the Said Robert McFarland to the only proper use and [behoof?] of Robert McFarland and of his Heirs and Assigns forever and the said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby for them and their Heirs, Executors and Administrators doth covenant promise and grant to and with the Said Robert McFarland that they are [fized?} of a good [fun?] and perfect Estate of Inheritance in for Simple of and in the Said premises and that they have good power and lawful authority to grant and Convey the Same to the Said Robert McFarland in manner and form Aforesaid and the said premises now are and so forever hereafter shall be free from all bargains Sales and Incumbencies Whatfours made done committed or Suffered by the Said James Grigsby & Franky Grigsby or any other person or persons whatfours And lastly the said James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby for them and their heirs all and Singular the premises hereby Granted and Sold with the Appurtenances unto the Said Robert McFarland against them the Said James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby and all and every other person or person Whatfours Shall and will warrant and forever Defend by these presents In Witness whereof the Said James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby hath hereunto Set their hands and [©©©©?] the Day and Year first [©©©©©?] Written .. Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of James Grigsby Franky Grigsby At a Court held for Rockbridge County December 1st, 1778. James Grigsby and Franky Grigsby his Wife Acknowledge this their B[©©©©?] Sale for Land to Robert McFarland thereupon the Said Franky (She being first privetly Examined According to Law) Relinquishes her Right [©©©©©©] in the Said within Mentioned Land which is Ordered to be Recorded. [Transcribed by Gary Morris 1998. NOTE: Robert McFarland, as recorded in this Deed, apparently had moved earlier in the year from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with wife Esther and numerous children and nephews]. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 119. 4 May 1778 160 Acres 11 lbs Archibald Alexander, Exor and Magdaline Bowyer, Relict and Extrx of benjamin Borden the younger late of Augusta County, VA, Gentleman,, deceased, eldest son and heir at law and only acting exor of his father, Benjamin Borden the elder, late of Oraaange County of Colony of Virginia, Gentleman, deceased to Charles Kirkpatrick of Rockbridge and Colony of Virginia. 160 Acres in County of Rockbridge, part of tract of 92,100 Acres granted to Benjamin Borden. [Gives metes and bounds. Mentions buildings and orchards, ways, waters, water courses, and profits from commodities.] ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 122. 6 April 1779 50 lbs 1 1/2 Acres, 20 poles Isaac Campbell of Rockbridge to William Alexander of same. In consideration of 50 lbs, 1 1/2 Acres, 20 poles on Woods Creek. Isaac Campbell promises and grants he is now seized of a good sure and "percet" Estate of Inheritance in fee simple of and in the premises and that he hath good authority to grant and convey. Signed: Issac Campbell Teste: A. Reid ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 138-139. (Abstract) Submitted by: Kate Knox SKnox48900@aol.com Deed of Mortgage 2 June 1779 Consideration of 131 pounds, 15 shillings 200 Acres Alexander McCoskery of Rockbridge County, VA to John Letcher of same. 200 acres as follows: Beginning at a black oak corner to William Buchanan and Isaac Anderson, With sd. Buchanan Buchanan's line, S 70 deg, E 106 poles to his corner, 2 hickorys and a little white oak, [ ] degrees E 50 poles with another of his lines, S 70 deg, E 32 poles to a black oak, N 87 deg, E 40 poles to his corner, a post near a black oak, S 25 deg, E 80 poles with another of sd Buchanan’s lines to a post near 2 hickory saplings in sd line, N 40 deg, E 120 poles to a white oak and 2 black oaks, N 52 deg, W 100 poles to between 4 white oak saplings, N 82 deg, W 284 poles to 2 white oak saplings, S 17 deg, E 110 poles to the beginning. With all appurtenances. Alexander McCroskery and his heirs to warrant and defend. The said Alexander McCroskery and his heirs to pay or cause to be paid to John Letcher the sum of 140 pounds, 18 shillings as principal and interest on 2 June 1781, insuring the date of redemption of the bargained premises, then the indenture shall be void and of none effect, but if default be made and the payment of 140 pounds 18 shillings then it shall remain in force. Alexr. McCroskry In presents of James Reid John Lyle Archd Alexander At Rockbridge Court 2 June 1779. Alexander McCoskery acknowledged the deed of Mortgage for land to John Letcher which is ordered to be recorded. Teste Andw Reid Clk ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 157. 1 August 1779 72 lbs, 2 shillings 1/2 Acre, Lot #22 Trustees of town of Lexington to William Blair. Along Main Street 195 ft.; along Nelson Street 128 1/3 ft; along line of Lot #28 195 ft; along town line 195 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 158. 1 August 1779 50 lbs 1/2 acre, Lot #23 Trustees of town of Lexington to William Blair. Along Jefferson St 195 ft; along Henry St 128 1/4 ft; along line of Lot #17 195 ft; along town line 128 1/2 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 159-160 (Abstract) [Marginal Note: Delvd to Randal McDannel Febry 27 1799] 3 August 1779 130 pounds 150 acres John Wallace of Bedford County, VA to Robert Robinson of Rockbridge County, VA. For divers goods causes and considerations paid, but more especially for 130 pounds, John Wallace grants and confirms unto the aforesaid Robert Robinson and hereby acknowledges that he hath granted sold and confirmed to Robert Robinson his heirs, executors, and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Rockbridge on the waters of James River on Broad Creek, bounded as follows: Beginning at 2 white oaks on a hill and Mountain, S 54 deg, W 202 poles rising Mackeys Run to a Locust and Black oaks, S 15 deg, E 122 poles to white oak, S 25 deg, E 120 poles rising the same Run, N 5 deg, E 266 poles to the plantation containing 150 acres. Tract with all houses, ways, & waters with all other property whatsoever in fee simple to Robert Robinson his heirs exors, admr and assigns forever. John Wallace his heirs and assigns to forever warrant and defend said land & premises against all persons claiming any rite or title. John Wallace At a Court held in Rockbridge County August 3rd 1779 John Wallace acknowledged this his bargain and sale of land to Robert Robinson which is ordered to be recorded. Teste Andw Reid Clk ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 174-175. 5 Sep 1779, Mary Boyls to Solomon McCampbell, lease. (Abstract) 5 September 1779 Consideration of 5 shillings, 200 acres Mary Boyls of Rockbridge County, VA to Solomon McCampbell of same. Tract of 200 acres in Rockbridge County, part of 92,100 acres grant to Benjamin Borden. Beginning at two white oaks and a hickory sapling corner to Robert Tedford, With his line, 35 Deg, East 127 poles to a black oak on the bank of North River [Note: North River is now called Maury River] and corner to said Tedford Up several courses of the River from 412 poles, S 43 deg, West 160 poles to beginning. With all houses, buildings, orchards, ways, waters, water courses, profits, commodities, heriditaments, and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises. Also includes remainder and remainder of rents, issues and profits. To have and to hold unto the said Solomon McCampbell and to his heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns from the day before the date hereof for the term of one whole year. yielding and paying the rent of one peppercorn on Lady Day if demanded. He is enabled to take a grant and release. Mary O. Boyls (X her mark) Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Isaac Anderson William Sprowl David McCroskry At a Court held for Rockbridge County Sept 7th 1669 This lease was proven by the oath of Isaac Anderson William Sprowl & David McCoskry. Ordered to be recorded. Teste Andw Reid Clk ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 175-177. 7 Sep 1779, Mary Boyls to Solomon McCampbell, release. (Abstract) 7 September 1779 Consideration of 70 pounds 200 Acres Mary Boyls of Rockbridge County, VA to Solomon McCampbell of same. Releaseed and confirmed, doth grant and sell alein release and confirm unto Solomon McCampbell 200 acres in his actual possession, now being by virtue of bargain and sale to him thereof made by Mary for one owhole year by indenture dated the day next before the date of these presents. This deed is for transferring the uses into possession and his heirs the aforementioned property. Described as Tract of 200 acres in Rockbridge County, part of 92,100 acres grant to Benjamin Borden. Beginning at two white oaks and a hickory sapling corner to Robert Tedford, With his line, 35 Deg, East 127 poles to a black oak on the bank of North River [Note: North River is now called Maury River] and corner to said Tedford Up several courses of the River from 412 poles, S 43 deg, West 160 poles to beginning. With all houses, buildings, orchards, ways, waters, water courses, profits, commodities, heriditaments, and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises. Also includes remainder and remainder of rents, issues and profits. Also the Estate Right Title Interest use property cliam and demand, To have and to hold granted and released unto the said Solomon McCampbell and to his heirs Executors Administrators and Assignsforever. Mary O. Boyls (X her mark) Sealed and Delivered in the presence of Isaac Anderson William Sprowl David McCroskry At a Court held for Rockbridge County Sept 7th 1779 This Release was proven by the oath of Isaac Anderson William Sprowl & David McCoskry. Ordered to be recorded. Teste Andw Reid Clk ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 243. 8 March 1780 100 lbs. 1/2 Acre Lot #3 in Lexington Trustess of Town of Lexington to Thomas Whiteside. Along Nelson Street 128 1/4 ft; along Randolph Street 195 ft; along line of county lot 128 1/4; along line of lot # -- 195 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 244. 7 March 1780 100 lbs 1/2 Acre Lot #15 Trustees of Town of lexington to Robert Shaw. Along Main St. 195 ft; along Henry St 128 1/4 ft; along line of Lot #12 195 ft; along line of Lot #16 128 1/4 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 245. 8 March 1780 40 lbs 1/2 Acre Lot, #12 Town of Lexington. Trustees of Town of Lexington to David Hay. Along Henry Street, 128 1/4 Acre; along Randolph Street 195 ft; along (128 1/4 ft) line of Lot #13; along line of lot #15, 195 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 251. 5 April 1780 1200 lbs 150 Acres Robert Robinson ans Elizabeth his wife of Rockbridge County, VA to Reynold McDonnalds of same. On waters of James River called Broad Creek. Signed: Robert Robinson Elizabeth Robinson *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book 4, p. 264. 4 Feb 1778 Adam Wallace of Botetourt to David Logan of Botetourt for 130 lbs, 125 Acres on Buffalo Creek, adjoining David Logan. Signed: Adam Wallace Witnesses: Samuel Lawrence James Hall Wm. Logan *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A., p. 269. 7 June 1780 100 lbs 1/4 Acre Isaac Campbell of Montgomery County, VA to Samuel Moore of Rockbridge. In consideration of 100 lbs, 1/4 Acre, a part of a tract of land which the said Isaac Campbell sold unto Mr. William Brown joining the town of Lexington. Signed: Isaac Campbell Teste: John Bowyer David Hay Samuel Wallace David Gray ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 275. 5 September 1780 Lot #17 Trustees of Town of Lexington to Daniel Kidd. Along Henry St. 128 1/4 ft; along Main St. 195 ft; along line of town 128 1/4 ft.; along line of lot #23 195 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 277. 5 September 1780 200 lbs Lot #18 Trustees of Town of Lexington to William Alexander. Along Main St. 195 ft; along Henry St. 128 1/4 ft; along line of Lot #24 195 ft; along line of Lot #19 128 1/4 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 278. 5 September 1780 200 lbs Lot #12 Trustees of Town of Lexington to William Alexander Along Henry Street, 128 1/4 ft; along Randolph Street, 195 ft; along line of Lot #13, 128 1/4 f; along line of Lot #15, 195 ft. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 278-279. 10 August 1780 6,000 lbs 100 Acres John Lyle and Frances his wife, and James Lyle and Hannah his wife, all of Rockbridge to James Defries. Mentions South River. Signed: John Lyle Frances Lyle James Lyle Hannah Lyle (x her mark) Teste: Alexr. Campbell Wm. Eakin Mary Lyle *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 280. 5 September 1780 4,048 lbs 100 Acres James Defries of Rockbridge to John and James Lyle Signed: James Defries Teste: Andrew Reid *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 327. (Abstract) Submitted by Kate Knox SKnox48900@aol.com Surrender of Mortgage 6 November 1781 John Letcher of Rockbridge County, VA and Alexander McCoskery of same. Alexander McCoskery has met the obligations of the aforementioned deed of mortgage dated 2 June 1779. (Deed Book A, pp. 138-139) John Letcher acknowledges and releases the title. John Letcher At Rockbridge Court 6 Nov 1781 John Letcher acknowledged to Alexander McCoskery. Ordered to be recorded. Test: Andrew Reid Clk. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 333. Robert Kirkham of Washington County, VA, Farmer, appointed Capt. Samuel Wallace of Rockbridge County Lawful Attorney to make Samuel McNabb of Rockbridge a good and sufficient deed. 19 September 1779 Signed: Robert Kirkham Teste: Jas. Campbell Mich. Kirkham Thomas Logan Thomas Whitley Proved 1 January 1782 by oaths of Thomas Logan and Thomas Whitley. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 341-342. (Transcription) THIS INDENTURE made this seventh Day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and Eighty two between Patrick Woods and Margaret his wife of Rockbridge County & State of Virginia of one part and Robert Stoops of said County and State of the other part Witnesseth that the sd. Patrick Woods and Margret his Wife for and in Consideration of the sum of one Hundred pounds to them in hand paid by the sd. Robert Stoops the Reciept whereof he the sd. Patrick Woods doth hereby Acknowledge and of every part and parcel thereof doth clearly Acquit and Discharge the sd. Robt. Stoops hath Granted Bargained and sold aliend. and Confirmed and by these Presents doth Grant Bargain and sell alien and Confirm unto the sd. Robert Stoops and his Heirs oen Certain Tract or parcel of Land Containing One Hundred and fifty Acres lying and being in the County of Rockbridge and Bounded as followeth Viz. BEGINNING at a pine a Spanish Oak and Hicory saplin on the East branch of the North fork of James River oposet an Island and Runneth thence North sixety Degrees East One Hundred and Eighty poles to a Spanish Oak white Oak and Hicory Saplin thence North ten Degrees East one Hundred and sixteen poles to a poplar a black oak and two Chestnuts on Mount miserable then South Sixety five Degrees West one Hundred and Ninety Six poles to Hayes Creek and thence Down the said Creek to the North River and thence down sd. River one Hundred and forty Poles to the Beginning ~~ And now in Possession of the sd. Robt. Stoops with all Houses ways Easements Appurtenances and advantages whatsoever to the said Land and Premises belonging or appertaining and also all the estate right Title interest claim and Demand of him the sd. Patrick Woods and Margaret his wife of in and to the same To have and to hold the said Land and premises with all appurtenances unto the said Robert Stoops his Heirs and Assigns forever and the said Patrick Woods and Margaret his Wife and their Heris and all other persons whatsoever Will Warrant and forever Defend by these presents IN WITNESS whereof the said Patrick Woods and Margret his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the Day and year first above Written. Patrick Woods ( his mark) Margret Woods (her mark) At a Court held for Rockbridge County May the 7th 1782 This Indenture from Patrick Woods and Margaret his wife was proved by three of the witnessess thereto ~~ And ordered to be Recorded. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 350. 6 August 1782 500 lbs 343 Acres Isaac Campbell of Montgomery County, VA to George Brown of Rockbridge County, VA. In consideration of 500 lbs, 343 Acres, adjoining the town of Lexington. Corner John Paxton, line of Willam Moore's alnd, mouth of Wood's Creek, corner William Alexander. Lines include town of Lexington which is not taken onto this conveyance. Signed: Issac Campbell Teste: David Gray Saml. Lapsley Jno. McDowell ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 351. 7 August 1782 50 lbs 103 Acres George Brown and Margaret his wife to William Brown 103 Acres adjoining thte Town of Lexington Beginning at 2 shite oaks and a white walnut, corner to John Paxton on Woods Creek, and runneth down same 254 poles to Sycamore corner to John Galbraith's land and with his line S 10, E 54 poles to 2 white oaks and 2 hickories, S 22, E 16 poles along foot of meadow to near 2 white oaks, S 60, W 19 poles to a Hickory and Spanish Oak, S 5, W 17 poles to a white oak, S 28, W 20 poles to a white oak and Red Bud, then crossing the meadow, N 20, W 16 poles to a stake, S 45, W 14 poles to a Mulberry, S 52, W 24 poles to a stone, S 27, W 20 poles to town land, and with it crossing 2 corners to corner of Moore's lot and corner to John Galbraith's land and with his line SW 28 poles to John Paxton's line and with it N 47, W 108 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 352. 4 August 1782 50 lbs 116 Acres Geroge Brown and Margaret his wife to William Brown 116 Acres near Lexington Beginning at Elm on Woods Creek corner John Galbraith and with his line S 10, E 34 poles to a stone, E 54 poles to 2 white oaks and a branch, N 42, E 38 poles to 2 white oaks, S 47, E 112 poles to a white oak on the River and up the courses thereof 392 poles to the mouth of Woods Creek and up it 10 poles to mouth of Run, corner to William Alexander and with his lines S 24, W 11 poles to a walnut, N 29, W 28 poles to a Spanish oak on the Creek and up same to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 353. 7 August 1782 50 lbs 124 Acres George Brown and Margaret his wife to John Galbraith 124 Acres adjoining Town of Lexington. Beginning at black oak and Walnut corner to John Paxton's land, on line of Wm. Moore's land and with same, North 52, East 256 poles to large white oak, South 47, East 114 poles to white oak, and having Moore's line, North 42, East 80 poles to white oak, North 47, West 112 poles to 2 white oaks, South 42, West 38 poles to 2 white oaks. West 54 poles to a Sycamore, North 10, West 34 poles to an Elm on Woods Creek and up same 46 poles to a Sycamore, South 10, East 54 poles to 2 white oaks and 2 hickories, South 22, East 16 poles along the foot of the Meadows to 2 white oaks, South 90, West 19 poles to a Hickory and Spanish oak, South 50, West 17 poles to a white oak, South 28, West 20 poles to white oak and red bud and _____ in the Meadow, North 20, West 13 poles to stake, South 55, West 14 poles to Mulberry. South 52, West 24 poles to stake, South 27, West 20 poles to Town land, and with it passing 2 corners to corner of Moore's lot, and with sd. lot to corner of Publick Rd, Southwest 33 poles with road to John Paxton's and with it, South 47, East 24 poles to Beginning. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 365. 2 October 1782 30 lbs 1 Acre lot John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to Matthew Hannah. 1 Acre lot adjoing Town of Lexington. Beginning at corner of Main St., on Northeast end of Town, and runneth North 55 1/2, West 12 poles to stake, South 25, East 14 poles, South 55 1/2, East 12 poles to stake, North 26, West 14 poles to beginning. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 380. 5 March 1783 60 lbs 1/2 Acre, Lot #24. Trustees of Town of Lexington to Hugh Campbell. Along Jefferson St 195 ft; along Henry St 128 1/4 ft; along line of Lot #18 195 ft; along line of Lot #25 128 1/4 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 376-377. 3 December 1782, 100 pounds 200 Acres James Grigsby and Frankey Grigsby his wife of Rockbridge County, VA to John Patton of same. Beginning at Black Oak on top of a ridge, corner Robert Glasgow. West 155 poles to 3 white oaks, North 80 poles to hickory and white oak; N 25, E 110 poles to 3 hickory saplings; N 43, E 140 poles to 2 white oaks; S 53, E 24 poles to white oak sapling; S 20, W 120 poles to white oak and hickory; S 70, E 25 poles to spanish oak corner land mentioned above; And with his lines, S 25, W 15 poles to white oak; S 18, W 25 poles to Bl. oak; SE 18 poles to white oak; S 20, W 26 poles to beginning. Signed: Jas. Grigsby Franky Grigsby Acknowledged and ordered to be recorded. Teste: Andrew Reid, Clk. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A. p. 383. 1 Apr 1783 53 lbs 15 sh 10 3/4 Acres adjoining Lexington William Brown to Matthew Hanna Beginning at post on highway below the town and runneth then N 63, E 37 1/2 poles to a post, NW 48 poles to a small white oak, S 63, W 37 1/2 poles to a stake, then SE 48 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 387. 2 May 1783 225 lbs 187 1/2 Acres John Peoples and Hannah his wife of Rockbridge to James Defries of same. Adjoining William Gibson, William Willson, John Cummins, Mathew Donald, and Alexander Campbell. Signed: John Peoples Hannah Peoples Teste: Andrew Reid *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 390. 2 May 1783 237 lbs 100 Acres James Defrees, and Sofiah his wife of Rockridge to John McCulock of same. Tract on branch of the James River, called the Mary or South River. Adjoining Borden's Grant. Signed: James Defries Sopn Defries Teste: Andw. Reid *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 391. 7 May 1783 15 lbs 1/2 Acre Lot William Brown and Margaret his wife to Joseph Moore 1/2 Acre lot adjoining Town of Lexington. Beginning at corner of Main St. on SW end of Town and running then S 40, W 5 poles, then N 50, W 16 poles, N 40, E 5 poles to town land and with it S 50, E 16 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 402. 6 August 1783 60 lbs Lot #15 in Lexington Robert Shaw to Robert Cleghorn 1/2 Acre Lot, Running with Main St. 19 poles then back 8 poles. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 415. -Submitted by: Freda Stampe [FStampe@aol.com], 1997 Rockbridge County Deed Book A, p. 415: An indenture between James Gilmore, heir at law of James Gilmore, deceased of the county of the one part, and Joseph Gilmore of the County of Rockbridge of the other part witnesseth that whereas the said James Gilmore deceased made his last Will and Testament in writing bearing date the second day of June 1781 . . . and therein did bequeath unto his sons Joseph and William Gilmore the Plantation where he then lived containing 285 acres together with three surveys adjoining said tract . . . but through a mistake did not includ the said Joseph & William?s heirs and assigns which makes them only tenants for life. Now the said James Gilmore by Virtue of the power ..... uppon him by being the eldest son and heir at Law of James Gilmore, and in consideration of the sum of five hundred pounds current Money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Joseph Gilmor hath granted, bargained and sold unto Joseph Gilmore, his heirs and assigns forever . . . Witnesses: John Bowyer, Wm. McKee, Wm. Alexander, John Paxton. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [Transcriber's Note: In all probability, there were bad feelings between James and his brother after Joseph had to pay James £500 for title to the land he had inherited!] ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 421. 6 April 1784 200 lbs 120 Acres John Gilmore, Exor of Andrew Wallace dec'd to O. Moses Andrews and Frances Camble of Barkley County, VA. For 200 lbs, 120 Acres in fork of James River, adjoining Joseph Lapsley, Richard Woodson. Signed: John Gilmore Teste: John Wallace John Milliken ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 423. 1 Oct 1783 140 lbs 100 Acres more or less James Welch to Robert Snodgrass both of Rockbridge On North branch of James River (metes & bounds) adjoining Edmondson. Signed: James Welch Nancy Welch (X her mark) Teste: David Edmondson, Joseph Snodgrass, Benjamin Snodgrass ********************************************************************** Rockbridge Co. Va. Deed Bk. A p. 426. Submitted by © Judy Wright, 1997. [jtillison@msn.com] This indenture made the sixth day of April in year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty four between JONATHAN WHITLEY and SARAY his wife, of the county of Rockbridge of the one part and James DAVIS of the same county of the other part ... sum of two hundred pounds current money of Virginia... one certain tract or parcal of land situated lying on south side of Buffalow Creek joining lines with PAUL WHITLY' s old survey continaing two hundred acres cler the same less or more and is bounded as follows... Deed Book D p. 33 John Taylor and Mary his wife of County of Rockbridge to John Kinear of county and state aforesaid ... 200 Acres.... beginning at oak on the north river .... corner to James Deetious (also referred to as Dicson's line) .... ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p.428-430. (Transcription) Kindade to Ocheltree [Marginal Note: Exmd. Delivd. to Ocheltree Septr 4th 1797] THIS INDENTURE Made the Twelth Day of December in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven Hundred and Eighty three Between Thomas Kinkaid and Hannah his Wife of the County of Rockbridge and State of Virginia of the one part and James Ochiltree of the County and state afforesaid of the other part WITNESSTHEH that for and in Consideration of a Waggon & Hindgeers & two Mares one pound ten Shillings in Cash ____________________________ to the said Thomas Kinkaid in hand paid by the said James Ocheltree at or before the Sealing and Delivery of these presents the Receipt whereof he Doth hereby Acknowledge and thereof doth Releas agst and Discharge the said James Ochiltree his Heirs Exors and Adm by these presents them The said Thomas Kinkaid and Hannah his wife hath granted bargained sold Alined released and Confirmed and by these presnts Doth grant bargain sell alien Release and Confirm unto the said James Ochiltree in his actual possession now being by Virtue of a Bargain and sale to him thereof Made by the said Thomas Kinkaid an Hannah his Wife 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 transfering Uses into possession and theire Heirs and assigns one Certain Tract or parcel of Land Containing one Hundred and fifty Acres be the same more or less Lying and being in the forks of James River in the County of Rockbridge and bounded as followeth /to Wit/ BEGINING at a Red oak White oak and Hicory thence North fifty five Degrees West twenty poles Crossing a Run to two White Oak Saplins Near Cedar Bridge North seventeen Degrees West sixty six Poles to a Hicory and White oak on the top of a Hill by a road North Sixty Degrees West one Hundred and Thirty poles to two whiteoakes and Hickory on top of a high hill above Cedar Creek then North twenty Six poles to two White oaks on the top of A Ridge Along the Ridge North thirty Degrees east thirty Eight poles to a Whiteoak And Locust North thirty Degrees North thirty degrees West Twenty four poles to a Spanish oak and Double Whiteoaks North four Degrees East thirty two poles To a Hicory and Whiteoake on a Line of Hugh Barclays Land with the same North thirty Eight Degrees East fifty two poles To a Blackoak and Whiteoak On Said Line, South seventy two Degrees East fifty four poles to a chestnut on the side of a Ridge South Thirty Six Degrees East Sixty four poles Down said Ridge to two Whiteoaks Crossing the Run to two WhiteoaksSouth one hundred and seventy six poles Down the Run to a whiteoak and Blackoak South twenty five Degrees West Twenty Eight Poles to the Begining, and all Houses and Buildings Orchards Ways Waters water Courses profits Commodities Hereditaments and Appurtances Whatsoever to the said Premises hereby granted or any part thereof belonging or in any Wise appertaining and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents Issues and profits thereof and also all the Estate Right Title Interests Use Trust property Claim and Demand whatsoever of them the said Thomas Kinkaid & Hannah his Wife 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 Lands hereby Conveyed and all and Singular other the premises hereby granted and Released and every part and Parcel thereof with their and Every of their Appertances unto the said James Ochiltree his Heirs and assigns for Ever to the only proper Use And Behoof of him the said James Ocheltree and His Heirs and assigns by these presents that the said Thomas Kinkaid ans Hannah his wife now at the time of Sealing and Delivering of these presents is seized of a good sure perfect and Indefeasable Estate of Inheritance in Fee Simple of & in the premises hereby granted and Released and that the said premises now are and So fo ever hereafter, shall Remain and be free and clear of and from all former gifts and other grants Bargains sales Dower Right and title of Dower Judgement Executions Titles Troubles Charges and Encumberances Whatsoever made done Comitted or suffered by the said Thomas Kinkaid & Hannah his Wife or any other persons Whatsoever And Lastly that the said Thomas Kinkaid and Hannah his Wife and there Heirs all and Singular the premises hereby granted and Released with the appertinences unto the said James Ochiltree his heirs and assigns against them the said Thomas kinkaid and Hannah hiw Wife and there Heirs and all and Every other person and Persons Whatsoever That Warrent and forever Defend by these presents In Witness thereof the Said Thomas Kinkaid and Hannah his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the Day and year above written. Sealed and Delivered Thomas Kinkaid in the presents of hannah Kinke William McElhiney Hugh Braford Caleb Sission At a Court held for Rockbridge County May 4th 1784. This Release for Land from Thomas Kinkaide and Hannah his Wife to James Ocheltree was this day proved by the oath of William McElheny, Hugh Brafford and Caleb Sisson the Witnesses thereto Ordered to be recorded. Teste J. Lyle Jr DC [Abstracter's Note: Cedar Bridge is the Natural Bridge.] ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 430-431. (Transcription) Kinkade to Ocheltree [Marginal Note: Exmd. Delvd. to Ocheltree Sept. 4th 1797.] THIS INDENTURE Made the Eleventh Day of of December in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Three Between Thomas Kinkaid and Hannah his wife of the County of Rockbridge and State of Virginia of the one part and James Ochiltree of the County and state afforesaid of the other part. WITNESSETH that the said Thomas Kinkaid & Hannah his wife for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings Current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said James Ochiltree at or Before the sealing and Delivering of these presents / the Receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledged/ hath granted Bargained and sold and by these preasents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said James Ochiltree one certain Tract or parcel of Land Containing one Hundred & Sixty Acres be the same more or less Lying and Being in the forks of James River in the County of Rockbridge and bounded as followeth /to Wit/ BEGINING at a Red oak White oak and Hicory thence North fifty five Degrees West twenty poles Crossing a Run to two White Oak Saplins Near Cedar Bridge North seventeen Degrees West sixty six Poles to a Hicory and White oak on the top of a Hill by a road North Sixty Degrees West one Hundred and Thirty poles to two whiteoakes and Hickory on top of a high hill above Cedar Creek then North twenty Six poles to two White oaks on the top of A Ridge Along the Ridge North thirty Degrees east thirty Eight poles to a Whiteoak And Locust North thirty Degrees North thirty degrees West Twenty four poles to a Spanish oak and Double Whiteoak, North four degrees, East Thirty two poles to a Hicory and Whiteoak on a Line of Hugh Barclays Land with the same North thirty Eight Degrees East fifty two poles To a Black Oak and Whiteoak on said Line south seventy two Degrees East fifty four poles to a chestnut on the side of a Ridge, South thirty Six Degrees East Sixty four poles Down said Ridge to two White oaks, South fifty Degrees East thirty six Poles Crossing the Run to two Whiteoaks south One hundred and seventy six Poles Down the Run to a whiteoak and Blackoak South twenty five Degrees West Twenty Eight poles to the Beginning; and all Houses and Buildings Orchards Ways Waters Water Courses profits Commodities Hereditaments and Appurtances Whatsoever to The said premises hereby granted or any part thereof belonging or in any Wise Appertaining and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents Issues and Profits thereof TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Landshereby Conveyed and all and singular other the premises hereby granted with the appertances uno the said James Ochiltree his Heirs Executors administrators and Assigns from the Day Before the Date hereby for and During the full term and time of one whole year from thence, Next Ensuing fully to be Compleat and Ended Yeilding and paying therefore the Rent of one peper Corn on [Laday] Day next if the same shall be Lawfully demanded to the Intent and purpose that by Virtue of these presents and of the statute for transferring Uses into Possession the said James Ochiltree may be in Actual possession of the premises and be thereby enabled to accept and take a grant and Release of the Reversion and Inheritance thereof to him and His Heirs Executors Administrators or assignes IN WITNESS whareof the Said Thomas Kinkaid and hannah his wife hath hereunto set there hands and seals the Day and year above Written. Thomas Kinkaid hannah Kinkead William McElhaney Hugh Braford Caleb Sission At a Court held for Rockbridge County May 4th 1784. This Lease for Land from Thomas Kinkaide and Hannah his Wife to James Ocheltree was this Day proved by the oath of William McElheny, Hugh Braford and Caleb Sisson the Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be recorded. Teste J. Lyle jr DC [Note: Cedar Bridge is the Natural Bridge.] ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 497. (Transcription) THIS INDENTURE Made the first Day of March Between Wm. Crawford Margret his wife of the County of Rockbridge & State of Virginia of the one part & Andrew Haslet of the County & State of Virginia of the other part WITNESSETH that the said Wm. Crawford & Margret his Wife for and in Consideration of the sum of Sixty Pounds Current Money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Andw Haslet/ the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have Granted Bargained & Sold and by thse presents doth grant Bargain and Sell unto Andrew Haslet and his Heirs and assigns One Certain Tract ofr parcel of Land Situate Lying & Being in the said County of Rockbridge on a branch of Colliers Creek Containing Sixty two acres and is Bounded as follows (to wit Begining at at a poplar Dogwood & Red Oak Corner to James MCord and runneth South Sixty one Degrees West fifty six poles to a walnut & Mulberry on the point of a Ridge South twenty Poles to a Black oak & Locust near a run South fifteen Degrees West forty six Poles to two white oaks in a Line of Andw Elders Pattent land and with his line South fifty Degrees East Sixty four poles to two Red Oaks East fifty Poles to a double Chestnut South Sixty five Degrees East twenty four Poles to a Chesnut & hickory in Alex Colliers line & with his Line North Six Degrees West one hundred & fourteen Poles to two large White Oaks near to sd Colliers & Daniel Keith and with said Keiths line North Sixty Degrees West Sixty poles to the BEGINING TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Granted Lands & premises with their & every appurtenances unto the said Andw Haslet his Heirs and assigns forever and the said William Crawford And his wife for themselves their Heirs Exors and Admr the said Granted Lands and premises and all & Singular the prividges and advantages thereunto Belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said Adnw Haslet his Heirs Exors Admrs of Assigns Shall and will Warrent & forever Defend by thes presents In Witness whereof the [said] Wm Crawford & Margret his wife have hereeunto set their hands & Seals the Day & year above written Signed Sealed & Deliverd William Crawford (seal) In the presents of Margret Craqwford (seal) ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 510. 6 April 1785 60 lbs Lot #15 in Lexington Robert Cleghorn & Mary his wife to Jacob Roof 1/2 Acre Lot, #15 in Town of Lexington. On Main St., now in possession of Jacob Roof. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 513-514 3 December 1782, no consideration stated, 120 Acres Charles Campbell and Andrew Moore, Gentlemen greeting, whereas, Samuel Keys and Esther his wife to Gasper Potter. Tract with appurtenances in the County of Rockbridge. Esther cannot conveniently travel to the Courthouse to make acknowledgement. She was to be examined privily and apart from her husband and freely and voluntarily acknowledge the deed. 10 January 1783 Signed A. Reid On 31 January 1785, the subscribers did personally go to Esther Keys who freely and voluntarily acknowledged the conveyance. Witnessed by: Charles Campbell Andw. Moore At Court 6 April 1785. Acknowledged and ordered to be recorded. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 517. 3 May 1785 18 lbs, 10 shillings John Galbraith and Barbara his wife to Benjamin Dust [Darst] 1 Rood, 6 poles and 181 1/2 ft; part of a tract of 124 Acres adjoining the Town of Lexington. Beginning at post at side of the Road on Southwest end of Town, corner to a lot of John Mackey's, then South 42, West 35 ft to post, then South 51, East 363 ft to a post, then North 42, East 35 ft to post, then North 51, West 363 ft. to sd. Mackey's corner and with his line to Beginning. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 521. 7 June 1785 1/2 Acre Lot #14. Trustees of Town of Lexington to Matthew Hanna. Along Main Street 195 ft, along Henry St, 128 1/4 ft; along line of Lot #11 195 ft; along line of town 128 1/2 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 547 1 Nov 1780 50 lbs 48 acres Michael Coulter of Augusta to Andrew McIlvain of Rockbridge Land on Walkers Creek (formerly called Hays Creek) (metes and bounds) cor. John Rice. Signed: Michael Colter Teste: John Moore Alexander Hindman Alexander Guffey John Rice ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 548. 7 Februry 1786 30 lbs 1/2 of 1/2 Acres lot; Lot #2 Trustees of Town of Lexington to John Mackey. Half of 1/2 Acre lot, Lot #3 in Town of Lexington. Occupied by Peter McKeirnan and John Mackey. Facing Main Street, adjoining James Hawthorn at Southwest end of town. Must build on the lot to comply with Articles of sale. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 570. 5 September 1786 7 lbs Lot #5 in Lexington Trustees of Town of Lexington to William Pressly. ______ chains by _________ chains breath. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, Virginia , Deed Book A, Page 575 Submitted by: Laurie Tomlinson Daugherty, 1997 [HOBRAN1@prodigy.net] 2 September 1786 THIS INDENTURE made this Second Day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Eighty sic Between John and Sarah Robertson of the County of Rockbridge and Commonwealth of Virginia of the one Part and John Gorden of the County and Commonwealth aforesaid of the other Part Witnesseth that the said John and Sarah Robertson for and in Consideration of the Sum of Fifty Pounds Current Money of Virginia to them in hand payed by the said John Gorden the Receipt there of they the said John and Sarah Robertson doth hereby Acknowledge and of every Part and parcel there of doth clearly aquit exonareat and Discharge the said John Gorden Hath granted bargained and sold alined and Confirmed and by these Present doth grant Bargain and sell aline and Confirm unto the said John Gorden and his Heirs one certain Tract or parcel of Land containing fifty Acres or more lying and being in the County of Rockbridge upon the south side of the great Hill near to Walkers Creek Bounded as followith. Viz. Beginning the Conditional line at a white Oake on Danil Harvey's Line. Running nigh a an east or Noreast Cours to a Chestnut Oake then to a black Oack then to another Black Oak at the Corner of the Old Field from thence to a white Oak and then to three Chestnuts on the other Line between Mr. Boyars Land and said Robertson then Running up the said Line to William Reaghs Corner upon the Hill then a Cross the Head Line to Said Harveys Line and thence Down said Line to the Beginning Tree and now in the Possession of the said John Gorden with all Houses Ways Easements and Advantages to the said Land and Premises belonging or in any way appertaining and also all Estate Right Title Interest Claim and Demand whatsoever of them the said John and Sarah Robertson of in and to the same. To have and to hold the said Land and Premises with the appurtenances unto the said John Gorden his Heirs and Asigns for ever and said John and Sarah Robertson and there Heirs the said Land and Premises above mentioned with the appurtenances to the said John Gorden his Heirs and Assigns against them the said John and Sarah Robertson and there, Heirs and all other Persons whatsoever will Warrant and for ever defend by these present In witness whereof the said John and Sarah Robertson hath hereto set there hands and seals the day and year first above Written --------- Signed Sealed and Delivered His in the presence of John Robinson Seal His Mark Henry Campbell Her Mark Sarah Robinson Seal Samuel Campbell Mark William Caldwell His Andrew McElvain Mark At a court held for Rockbridge County September 5th 1786. This indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Robertson and Sarah Robertson his Wife to John Gorden was proved by the Oaths of Henry Campbell, Samuel Campbell, William Caldwell Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Recorded Teste ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 588. 3 October 1786 5 lbs Lot #16 Trustees of Town of Lexington to William Brown. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 589. 4 October 1786 100 lbs 1/2 Acre Lot #3 in Lexington Thomas Whiteside and Assena his wife to James Hay of Amherst County, VA. 1/2 Acre, Lot #3, occupied by sd. Whiteside. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 608. 31 January 1787 20 lbs 50 Acres George Campbell of Augusta County, VA to Wm. Moore of Rockbirdge County, VA. For 20 lbs, 50 Acres on both sides of Halfway Creek. Signed: Geo. Campbell ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 611. 6 February 1787 170 lbs 159 Acres William Caruthers and Margaret his wife of Rockbridge to Joseph Defries of same. Tract whereon Joseph Defries now lives-- mentions South River, John Lowry's line, corner Thomas Paxton, corner Whiteside, Moses McClure. Signed: William Caruthers Margaret Caruthers Teste: Wm. Trimble Jos. Caruthers James Bailey *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 614. Joseph Walker to William Graham, 180 Acres. Corner Wm. Alexander, James Moore, and Wm. Graham. ************************************************************************** ROCKBRIDGE CO., VA Deed Book A, p. 635-636. Submitted by NS [nesa@hughes.net] This Indenture made the twenty third day of February in he year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven Between WILLIAM ELLIOT and ROBERT ELLIOT of the County of Rockbridge of the one part and ROBT. ELLIOT of the County of said County of the other part Witnesseth that the said WILLIAM ELLIOT for and in consideration of two hundred and fifty to them in hand paid the Receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth give grant bargain and sell unto the said ROBERT ELLIOT one certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred sixty (?) one acres of land be the same more or less lying and being in the County of Rockbridge with all its appurtenances thereunto belonging and is bounded as follows viz. Beginning at a sicamore on ___ south side of the Calf Pasture River at the fork Corner to John Gay's land & running up the several courses of _____ ________ River & ten poles to a ______________ on the bank on ______ East side then South thirty Degrees West forty poles to a forked Poplar then South thirty six degrees East one hundred & eighty six poles to a Black & Spanish Oak then South forty three degrees West crossing the River to the Beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances unto the said ROBERT ELLIOT and his heirs and the said WILLIAM ELLIOT for themselves their Heirs Exors and Administrators doth Covenant with the said ROBERT ELLIOT his Heirs Executors and Administrators the said tract or parcel of Land with its appurtenances to the said ROBERT ELLIOT and his Heirs and will forever warrant and defend by these presents In witness whereof they the said WILLIAM ELLIOT have hereunto set their hands and seals the day above written Signed Sealed and Delivered WILLIAM ( ) ELLIOT in the presence of John Gay John Dunlap James Stevenson JAMES ELLIOT At a Court held for Rockbridge County April 3rd 1787 This Indenture of Bargain & Sale from WILLIAM ELLIOTT to ROBERT ELLIOTT was proved by the witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Recorded Test: Andrew Reid ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 645. 5 June 1787 1/2 Acre Lot #21 Trustees of Town of Lexington to James Lyle, Jr. Along Main St 195 ft; along Nelson St. 128 1/4 ft.; along line of lot #27 195 ft; along line of Lot #20 128 1/4 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 645. 5 June 1787 1/2 Acre, Lot #27. Trustees of Town of Lexintton to James Lyle, Jr. Along Jefferson St 195 ft; along Nelson St 128 1/4 ft; along line of lot #21 195 ft; along line of Lot #26 128 1/4 ft. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 662-663. 2 October 1787. Solomon McCampble and Agness his wife to Thomas Leckey (Abstract) 2 October 1787 Consideration of 170 pounds 200 Acres Solomon McCampble and Agness his wife to Thomas Leckey, all of Rockbridge County, Va. Described as Tract of 200 acres in Rockbridge County, part of 92,100 acres grant to Benjamin Borden. Beginning at two white oaks and a hickory sapling corner to Robert Tedford, With his line, 35 Deg, East 127 poles to a black oak on the bank of North River [Note: North River is now called Maury River] and corner to said Tedford Up several courses of the River from 412 poles, S 43 deg, West 160 poles to beginning. Together with all appurtenances to have and to hold unto Thomas Leckey his Heirs and Assigns forever. Solomon and Agness McCampbell to warrant and defend. Solomon McCampbell Agness McCampbell At a Court held for Rockbridge County October 2nd 1787 Solomon McCampbell & Agness his wife acknowledged bargain and sale to Thomas Leckey Junr. Ordered to be recorded. Agness McCampbell was privily examinied and voluntarily relinquishes her Dower in the Land conveyed. Teste A. Reid Clk. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 670. 3 August 1787 50 lbs 4 1/4 Acres Andrew Moore attorney at fact for William Brown to Matthew Hanna 4 1/4 Acres beginning at stake at upper end of a Meadow corner to John Galbreath land and running N 62, E 54 poles to a stake in a line of sd land at lower end of Meadow, then with line of same S 22, E 11 poles to a hickory and Spanish oak, then S 50, W 17 poles to a white oak, then S 78, W 20 poles to a white oak and red bud, N 20, W 13 poles crossing the upper end of the meadow to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 671. 2 October 1787 20 lbs 1/2 Acre Lot #12. Jno. Bowyer, William McKee,and James Buchanan, Esqrs., Trustees of Town of Lexington to Andrew Reid. Bounded by Jacob Roof and Jno. Galbraith and Henry and Randolph Streets. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 673. 2 October 1787 100 lbs 1/2 of Lot #16 in Lexington Wm. Brown by Andrew Moore his attorney in fact to Andrew Reid. Beginning on Main St. (at corner of Jacob Roof's Lot #15), and with same 97 1/2 ft. in front (or as far as will be 1/2 of sd. lot), Then to extend parallel with the line dividing the sd. lots, #15, and #16, until line dividing lots #13 & 16. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 677. 4 December 1787 20 lbs Lot #11, Town of Lexington. Trustees of Town of Lexington to William Brice. 1/2 Acre Lot. Along Henry Street 128 1/4 ft; along Randolph Street 195 ft; along line of town 128 1/4 ft; along line of lot #14, 195 ft. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 680-681. (Abstract) 27 [November] 1778 (Marginal Note: McGavock to Brafford--Lease-- Examd.) James McGavock of Montgomery County, VA and John Maxwell of Rockbridge County, VA of one part and Hugh Brawford of Augusta County, VA of the other part. James McGavock & John Maxwell for the sum of five shillings current money of Virginia, paid by Hugh Brawford acknowledged, granted, bargained & sell unto Hugh Brawford one certain tract of land containing four hundred and fifteen acres in Rockbridge County, VA on Cedar Creek in the forks of James River. Beginning at a Black Oak & white oak corner to Samuel Brawford, North 55 degrees, East 40 poles to two white oaks, North 78 degrees, East 30 poles to two black oaks & a white oak, North 60 degrees, East 160 poles to 3 black oaks, North 30 degrees, West 164 poles to a Spanish oak and white oak, 50 degrees, West 180 poles to Poplars in Barclay's line, South 51 degrees, West 40 poles to a Hickory and Chestnut in a Valley, North 52 poles to a black oak and hickory corner David Cloyd, and with his line, South West 72 poles to a white oak and black oak corner to Samuel Brawford, and with his line, South 18 degrees, East 138 poles to a Locust and Black oak, South 32 degrees, East 60 poles to a Hickory on a hill, South 23 degrees, East 152 poles to the beginning. All houses, buildings, orchards, ways, waters, watercourses, profits, commodities, hereditaments, and appurtenances whatever to the said premises hereby granted or any part thereof belonging in any wise appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder & remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof to have and to hold the said four hundred and fifteen acres of land unto the said Hugh Brawford his heirs, Executors, Administrators, & Assigns from the Day before the date hereof for and during the full Term and time of one whole year from thence ensuring fully to be compliant and ended. "Yielding and paying therefore the Rent of one Pepper Corn on Lady Day Next if same shall be Legally Demanded to the intent and purpose that by Virtue of these presents and of the Statute Transferring [U}ses into Possession the said Samuel Brawford may be actual possession of the Premises and be thereby enabled to accept & take a Grant and Release of the Reversion and Inheritance thereof to him and his Heirs." In Witnesses whereof, the said James McGavock & John Maxwell set their hands and seals the day and year above written. James McGavock (Seal) John Maxwell (Seal) Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of: Archd. Alexander (X) A Reid 1787 March 20th James Willson (X) W [B]radley acknd by James McGavock, Survivor John Makky Rockbridge County Court, 1 December 1779 Deed of Lease from James McGavock and John Maxwell proven by Archd Alexander and James Wilson & ordered further certified. Teste: A. Reid, Cl. At Court held for Rockbridge County, VA, 4 December 1787 Lease was further proved by Andrew Reid a third witness as to McGavock and ordered to be recorded. Teste: A. Reid, Cl. ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 677.(Transcription) THIS INDENTURE made this fourth day of December one thousand seven Hundred and Eighty seven between William Ferguson and Mary his Wife of the County of Rockbridge and of the [ ] of Virginia of the one part and Robert Sharp of the Same place of the other part. Witnesseth that the said William Forgasson and Mary his Wife for and in Consideration of the sum of One Hundred and fifteen pounds Current Money of Virginia to them in hand paid hath Bargained and sold unto the said Robert Sharp One Certain Tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the said County of Rockbridge Containing One Hundred and Ten Acres be the same more or less and bounded as followeth to wit. BEGINNING at a Black Oak in Thomas Black's line then Old line North East One hundred and five poles to two White Oaks Old Corner, then Old line North fifty Six Degrees West one hundred and Eighty poles to a White Ashe in old line, then New line South Eighty Degrees West one hundred and four poles to Two White Oaks, South Twenty five degrees East sixty poles to a Hickory South Eighty Degrees East fifty poles to the Beginning. To have and to hold the said Lands together with its Appurtenances to the said Robert Sharp to the sole use and behoof of him the said Robert Sharp his heirs and Assigns Heirs& Assigns forever and the said William Forgasson and mary his wife and theire Heirs the siad Tract or parcel of Land with its appurtenances to the said Robert Sharp and his heirs against all persons will Warrant and forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof the said William Forgasson and Mary his wife hath hereunto set theire hands and affixed their seals Day & year above written. Signed sealed and William Forgasson (seal) Delivered in presents of Mary Forgasson (seal) Rockbridge County December Court 1787 Wm Fergason and Mary his Wife acknowledged this their Indenture and bargain ans sale for Lands to Robert Sharp and ordered to be Recorded- the said Mary having been first privily examined Voluntarily Relinquished her Dower in the Lands Conveyed by said Indenture [ ]ing the land Teste A Reid Cl ********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, pp. 681-683. (Abstract) 27 November 1778 (Marginal Note: McGavock & c to Brafford-- Release-- Exmd.) James McGavock of Montgomery County, VA & John Maxwell of Rockbridge County, VA to Hugh Brawford of Augusta County, VA.. In consideration of the sum of Three Hundred pounds current money of Virginia paid to the said James McGavock and John Maxwell and their wives by Hugh Brawford at or before the sealing and delivery. Receipt is acknowledged. James McGavock and John Maxwell and their wives granted, bargained, aleined, released, and confirmed by these presents, doth grant, bargain, sell, align, release, and confirm to Hugh Brawford 415 acres of land in their actual possession now being by virtue of bargain and sale to him by indenture bearing the date next before the date of these presents and by virtue of the Statute Transferring Uses into and to his Heirs or Assigns the said 415 acres of land lying and being in the forks of James River in Rockbridge County on Cedar Creek and bounded as follows: Beginning at a Black Oak & white oak corner to Samuel Brawford, North 55 degrees, East 40 poles to two white oaks, North 78 degrees, East 30 poles to two black oaks & a white oak, North 60 degrees, East 160 poles to 3 black oaks, North 30 degrees, West 164 poles to a Spanish oak and white oak, North 50 degrees, West 180 poles to two Poplars in Hugh Barclay's line, South 51 degrees, West 40 poles to a Hickory and Chestnut in a Valley, North West 52 poles to a black oak and hickory corner David Cloyd, South West with his line, 72 poles to a white oak and black oak corner to Samuel Brawford, and with his line, South 18 degrees, East 138 poles to a Locust and Black oak, South 32 degrees, East 60 poles to a Hickory on a hill, South 23 degrees, East 150 poles to the beginning. All houses, buildings, orchards, ways, waters, watercourses, profits, commodities, hereditaments, and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises hereby granted or any part thereof belonging in any wise appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder & remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof and also all the Estate Right, Title, Interest, Use, trust, property claims & demand whatsoever of hem the said James McGavock and John Maxwell and their wives of in and to the said premises and all Deeds Evidences and Writings in any wise concerning the same. To have and to hold the said 415 acres of land unto the said Hugh Brawford his heirs, & Assigns forever James McGavock and John Maxwell and their wives, their heirs, Executors & Administrators promise to grant to the said Hugh Brawford his heirs, and assigns by these presents that the said James McGavock & John Maxwell and their wives at the time of sealing and delivery are seized of a good, sure and perfect and indisputable estate of Inheritance in Fee simple in the premises hereby granted and bargained and that they have good power and lawful and absolute authority to grant and convey the same to Hugh Brawford. The premises hereafter shall remain free and clear of and from all former and other gifts, grants, bargains, sales, dower rights, title of dower, judgements, executions, titles, troubles, charges, and incumberances whatsoever made, done, committed, of suffered by James McGavock & John Maxwell or their wives or any other person or persons whatsoever. James McGavock and John Maxwell and their wives and their heirs and singular the premises granted and released with their appurtenances unto the said Hugh Brawford his heirs and assigns against them the said James McGavock & John Maxwell & their wives & their heirs & all and every other person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof, James McGavock & John Maxwell and their wives set their hands and seals the day and year above written. James McGavock (seal) John Maxwell (seal) Mary McGavock (seal) Mary Maxwell (seal) Sealed and delivered in the presence of: Archd Alexander A. Reid 1787 March 20th ackd by James Willson W. Bradley James McGavock, survivor John Makky Rockbridge County Court 1 December 1779 This deed and release from James McGavock and wife and John Maxwell and wife to Hugh Brawford was proved by oaths of Archd Alexander and James Wilson and ordered to be further certified. Teste: A. Reid, Cl. Rockbridge County Court 4 December 1787 This release was further proved by the oath of Andrew Reid a third witness as to James McGavock and was ordered to be recorded. Teste: A. Reid, Cl. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 684. 5 February 1788 7 Acres Andrew Moore attorney in fact for William Brown to Hollingsworth Johnston and Company, Merchants of City of Richmond. 7 Acres, beginning at small white oak corner to Matthew Hanna's land and with a line of sd. land S 63, W 39 poles to a white oak corner to said Hanna, then N 43, W 20 poles to 2 white oaks, then N 18, E 17 poles to Woods Creek, then down the several courses of the Creek 21 poles to a small Cedar and hickory on a large rock, then S 44, E 38 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 685. 3 August 1787 10 Acres Andrew Moore attorney in fact for William Brown to John McKey, both of Rockbridge/ 10 Acres beginning at stake at road near to corner of Matthew Hanna's land and running N 44, W 50 poles to a Spanish Oak and white oak near a corner of Matthre Hannah land then N 57, E 40 poles to a hickory and 2 white oaks, then S 27, E 54 poles to a stake by the road, then along road S 62, W 24 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbrige County, VA Deed Book A, p. 686. 3 August 1787 31 Acres Andrew Moore attorney in fact for William Brown to William Alexander. 31 Acres, beginning at a Sugar Tree and white Ealnut on Woods Creek and running S 50, E 38 poles to 2 white oaks, N 40, E 1 pole to a stake, S 50, E 39 poles to a stake corner to John McConnell's Lot, N 40, E 15 poles to a stake, S 50, E 9 1/2 poles to a state in Town line, N 40, E 20 poles to a stake corner to town land, S 50, E 3 poles to a stake, N 50, E 24 poles to a plum tree, S 40, E ten poles to a stake by road, N 50, E 12 poles to a stake in line of Matthew Hanna's land, with same N 43, W 46 poles to a white oak corner to Matthew Hanna's land then same course 20 poles to 2 white oaks, N 18, E 18poles, then E 17 poles to 2 sycamores on said creek, then up the several courses of creek 110 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book A, p. 687. 3 August 1787 16 lbs 12 3/4 Acres Andrew Moore attorney in fact for William Brown to William Alexander 12 3/4 Acres, beginning at small white oak corner to Matthew Hanna and N 54, W 38 poles to small cedar and hickory on large rock on bank of Woods Creek, then down the several courses of the creek 95 poles to a sycamore corner to John Galbraith's land then S 57, W 20 poles to beginning. ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. 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