Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L,(1816-1819) p. 28-29, 115, 135-140, 158-159, 177, 215, 238, 268, 319-320, 329, 362, 387, 398-400, 421, 432, 441-449, 490-493, 500, 552, 590, 597-603. ************************************************************************* USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley, reddog@rockbridge.net, Natural Bridge, VA, unless otherwise indicated. [©1997 All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 24. 12 December 1807 Deed of Trust William Logan to James Gold. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 28 16 Dec 1816 $81.00 Robert Snodgrass to Abraham Rust, both of Rockbridge Adjoins said Rust SE & NW, Samuel Walkup NE, & a tract conveyed by said Snodgrass to Daniel Lambert (metes and bounds Signed: Robert Snodgrass (acknowledge Rockbridge) ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 29 12 Dec 1817 $100.00 Robert Snodgrass to Daniel Lambert both of Rockbridge Parcel of land on headwaters of Broad Creek (metes and bounds) cor. William Miller. Signed: Robert Snodgrass (acknowledge Rockbridge) ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 115 16 Apr 1818 141 Acres Thomas Burgess and Catherine Burgess his then wife conveyed to Robert Snodgrass a tract in Rockbridge of 141 acres dated 6 May 1783, acknowledged in presence of Joseph Walker, Reubin McClenachan, and James Adiar Jr, but not recorded, said Thomas Burgess and Mary Burgess his then wife did deed and confirm to the said Robert Snodgrass dec'd heirs, acknowledged 4 Aug 1801 (to Saml. Moor & Saml. Snodgrass) (metes 7 bounds).... Samuel Moore one of the Exors of Robert Snodgrass deceased, resident of Rockbridge conveys to said Robert Snodgrass (son of deceased) all right title and interest in said tract of 141 acres. Signed: Saml. Moore (acknowledged Rockbridge) ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 135-137. (Abstract) 4 May 1818 $200.00 Lot adjoining Lexington James Key and Nancy his wife, formerly Nancy Donahoo, widow & relict of Dennis Donahoo deceased of the County of Rockbridge & Commonwealth of Virginia of one part, and Philip Hull of the same place of the other part. Dennis Donahoo, deceased late of said county, died intestate, seized and possessed of certain real estate. Nancy, his widow, was lawfully entitled by right of inheritance to the property of the said intestate in fee simple, since that time she has intermarried with the said James Key. James Key and Nancy his wife for the sum of $200.00 have granted bargained and sold to the said Philip Hull, his heirs and assigns a certain lot of land adjoining Lexington in said County of Rockbridge, being the same conveyed to the said Dennis Donahoo by Daniel Windell & wife by Deed dated 1 October 1799 and duly recorded in the County Office of Rockbridge. Beginning at a corner of James Hopkins lot and running from his corner to his corner on the land of John Robertson, With said Robinsons line, to a corner of a small lot also the property of John Robinson, Then with a line of said lot to the back street from thence with the back street 82 1/2 feet to the beginning. Lot with appurtenances & every description of improvements thereon to Philip Hull his heirs and assigns forever in fee simple. James Key and Nancy Key for themselves and their exor, and admr do covenant with the said Philp Hull & his heirs & assigns that they shall and will forever warrant the title tot he property thereby conveyed against the claim or claims of them, their heirs, and every other person or persons whatsoever. James Key (x his mark) Nancy Key (x her mark) In presence of Henry J. Tapp Rockbridge County Court 4 May 1818 Deed from James Key & Nancy his wife, late Nancy Donohoo, widow & heir at law of Dennis Donihoo decd to Philip Hull was acknowledged in open Court by said Key and wife, who having been first privily examined. Ordered to be recorded Teste Henry J. Tapp DC ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 137-140. 5 March 1817 206 Acres $1.00 Michael Reynolds & Nancy his wife of one part and James Kays and Nancy his wife of the other part. Dennis Donahoo former husband of Nancy Kays devised his land to the said Michael Reynolds on condition that he should furnish certain quantities of grain and other things to the said Nancy Kays during her life and the said Reynolds having failed to furnish the said Nancy Kays as was directed by the will of said Dennis Donahoo and the said Reynolds willing to get clear of what he considered a hard bargain, & the said Nancy finding from past experience she was not likely to get the annual quantities of grain from the said Reynolds. Michael Reynolds and his wife for and consideration of the premises of the sum of one dollar acknowledge by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said James Kays, during his life, and the said Nancy Kays and her heirs and assigns forever all the land devised by the said Donahoo to the said Reynolds (excepting so much thereof as has been conveyed to Adam Wilhelm) which is bounded as follows: Beginning at a black oak and sugar tree, N 57 1/2 deg, E 66 poles to a stake near sd. James & Nancy Kay's house, S 1 1/2 deg,,, W 20 poles to a hickory, S 8 deg, W 16 poles to 2 hickories & a Lynn corner to Adam Wilhelm, With his lines, N 75 deg, W 28 poles to white oak & chestnut oak, S 67 deg, W 12 poles to a white oak, S 64 deg, W 17 poles to 2 chestnut oaks and a hickory, N 77 1/2 deg, W 33 poles to a sugar tree, N 60 1/2 deg, W 55 poles to a white oak, N 54 deg, W 52 poles to a black oak & double Dogwood, N 35 deg, W 47 poles to a small apple tree in a field, N 68 deg, W 85 poles to 2 hickories and a black oak on the side of the North mountain, Leaving Adam Wilhelm's land, N 10 deg, E 50 poles to a hickory, N 33 deg, W 35 poles to a chestnut & chestnut oak, N 2 deg, E 30 poles to a walnut & chestnut oak & heap of stones, N 26 deg, E 34 poles to 2 dogwoods, N 76 deg, E 14 poles to two chestnuts, NE 29 poles to a Lynn & red oak on the top of a ridge, down the same, N 37 deg, E 14 poles to a red oak, S 58 deg,, E 60 poles to a red oak & white oak on the top of a hill, S 50 deg, E 13 poles to 2 locusts, S 30 deg, W 90 poles to the beginning. By estimation 206 acres. James and Nancy Kays forever free and acquit Michael Reynolds form all claims or demands that have or might accrue to them in consequence of the devise of the said land to said Reynolds by said Donihoo. Michael Reynolds Nancy Reynolds (x her mark) James Kays (x his mark) Nancy Kays Rockbridge County Court March 6th 1817 Deed between Michael Reynolds and Nancy his wife & James Kays and Nancy his wife was produced in court acknowledged by said Reynolds and wife & said Nancy Kays (said Nancy Reynolds and Nancy Kay being first privily examined relinquished their rights) continued for the acknowledgement of James Keys A Copy Teste Saml McD Reid DC Rockbridge County 4 May 1818 This deed fully acknowledged in Court by James Kays and ordered to be recorded Teste Henry J. Tapp DC ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 158-159. (Transcription) This Indenture made the ninth day of March in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred & Eighteen, between Henry Eyres of the County of Rockbridge and State of Virginia of the one part and Thomas Moore Junr of the County & State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth That the said Henry Eyres finindg himself not able to make a living by laboring on account of old age doth hereby agree to give to the siad Thomas Moore a certain Tract or parcel of land, lying in the county aforesaid on the end of the house mountain containing seventy four Acres, patented to the said Henry Eyres the Eighteenth of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred & Eighty; also one small house and some household furniture, which the said Henry Eyres is now in possession of to have and to hold the siad land together with the aforesaid house and furniture unto the said Thomas Moore, his heirs and Assigns forever, and in consideration thereof the said Thomas Moore doth agree to keep the said Henry Eyres as long as he lives, and to allow to the said Henry Eyres a good sufficient, meat and drink clothing, washing lodging and all other things suitable to comfort him in his old age, and at the death of the said Henry Eyres the said Thomas Moore is to bury him decently-- In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seal the day & year first above written Henry Eyres (M his mark) Thomas Moore (x his mark) Test John Hostetter Henry Eyres Junior Samuel Green In the County Court of Rockbridge May the 14th 1818 This deed between Henry Eyres & Thomas Moore was proved in court by the oaths of the Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded Teste Henry I. Tapp DC {Marginal Note: Henry Eyres to Thos Moore jr Examined delivered to grantee September 10th 1827} ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 177. 18 May 1818 $250.00 338 Acres Benjamin Darst, trustee to Jacob Hull 338 Acres, tract sold at public auction by said Darst for $250.00 to Jacob Hull. (gives description). *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Bkk L, p. 215. 5 June 1818 $250.00 176 Acres Joseph Pullen and Nancy his wife of Botetourt to Joseph Cloyd. On Waters of Buffalo Creek, adjoining Joshua Vansandt, Samuel Weightman heirs, William Hall. Same trct conveyed by David Kingan to Joseph Pullen. [gives metes and bounds] *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 231. 7 July 1818 Alexander Gold to James Gold. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 238. William S. Bailey of Adair County, KY having sold several tracts of land in Rockbridge and Botetourt Counties, VA and not having made conveyances for same do therefore appoint my son William W. Bailey of said County of Adair, in my name and stead to sign seal and deliver these conveyances. I further authorise my attorney to institute and prosecute to Judgment any suit in Law or equity in said counties necessary and proper for recovery of any sum of money which may be owing and due in said State of Virginia. 8 June 1818 Signed: Wm. S. Bailey State of KY, Adair County Acknowledged by Wm. Caldwell, Clerk of Court. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 268. 4 February 1818 $400.00 Lot #1 in Town of Lexington. John Thompson and Peggy Thompson; John Caruthers and John Leyburn, trustees of said Peggy Thompson and her children to Charles P. Dorman. House and lot on Main Street; bounded by lots of John McCleland and John Sloan. House now in occupancy of Joseph Hoffman as a currying shop. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 319-320 16 Sep 1818 $1,300.00 333 Acres William H. Willson and Jane his wife of Rockbridge County, VA to John Adair of same. Tract of land in Rockbridge on waters of North River containing 333 Acres-- same tract conveyed by Samuel Clarke, trustee of Borden's representatives. 8 June 1815. Beginning at black oak corner to McElhaney's land and with their lines, S 13 deg, E 182 1/2 poles to small red oak corner to McCampbell, with his lines, S 81 deg, E 157 poles to near two white oaks on bank, N 9 1/2 deg, W 204 poles to two white oaks by a gully, N 74 1/2 deg, E 75 poles to two white oaks, S 78 deg, E 38 poles to a black oak in McCampbell's line; N 74 deg, E 56 poles crossing a branch to a double black oak, N 40 deg, W 38 poles to a pine and small hickory, S 69 deg, W 156 poles to a pine, N 51 deg, W 174 poles to a black oak and white oak, S 41 deg, W 56 poles to a red oak and white oak, S 11 deg, E 118 poles to a white oak in McElhaney's line and with same, N 66 deg, E 17 poles to beginning. Land with appurtenances to John Adair, his heirs and assigns forever. Signed: Wm. H. Wilson (seal) Jane Wilson (seal) ************************************************************************* 27 Sep 1818- Rockbridge Deed Book L, p. 329 Jacob Ford and Ann, his wife sell to William Tolley. 207 acres, belonging to the heirs of John Scott, deceased. Reserving the widow's dower, on waters of Colliers Creek, corner to Smith Scott, Henry Armentrout, Thomas Scott, Trippett's line, William Tolley, Robert Haislet's line. Signed: Jacob Ford Ann Ford. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 362. 2 November 1818, $390.00, 156 Acres Samuel Clark of town of Staunton to Martin Aigner of Rockbridge by order of Superior Ct. of Chancery at Staunton November Term 1805 in case of Borden's representatives agst Bowyer, sd. Samuel Clarke apptd. trustee to sell all unsold lands....... estate of Benj. Borden (Deed 12 Feb 1806, Robt Harvey and wife to Samuel Clarke) In March 1813 Clarke sold to George Moderspaugh 156 Acres who being unable to pay assigned to Daniel Hoffman who sold to Aigner. On waters of North River, adjoining Danl. McKenrin, Thomas Conner, widow Neal. Delvd. to Martin Aigner 13 Apr 1820. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 387 18 Nov 1818 $3,000.00 248 3/4 acres Robert Snodgrass to James Wilson Tract on waters of Buffalo Creek (metes & bounds) adjoining Moses Trimble, Wilson's land purchased of Thos. Welch, Douglass, Elisha Grigsby Signed: Robert Snodgrass (acknowledged Rockbridge) ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 398-400. (Abstract) 21 November 1818 $400.00 102 Acres William Bears, Mary Neil, Janey Bears, Susanah Bears, Dennis Conner, Jr. and Polly his wife (lately Polly Bears) [heirs of Wm. Bears deceased] of the one part and Andrew Bogan of the other part all of Rockbridge County and State of Virginia. Tract on waters of North fork of "Buffaloe." Bounded by Wm. Reid decd., Israel Cowan, the Mountain Survey, and Wm. Peels land. Beginning at a sugar tree and white pine at the mouth of Wm. Peel's spring branch, S 11 deg, W 40 poles to two chestnut oaks on the north end of a ridge then along the top of sd. ridge, S 46 deg, W 88 poles until it intersects a line of the original survey at a stake on the East side of said ridge at the head of the Sugar tree hollow then with said line S 55 deg, E 13 poles to a sugar tree, N 60 deg, E 124 poles to a Dogwood, N 8 deg, W 44 poles to a black oak, S 68 deg, E 30 poles to a white oak corner Israel Cowan on Wm Reid's line The with sd. Cowan's line, N 35, W 28 1/2 poles to a blk oak N 1 1/2, W 43 poles to a hickory N 30, W 18 poles to a blk oak in sd. Cowan's line, N 75, W 35 1/2 poles to a chestnut oak N 44 1/2, W 47 poles to a large blk oak S 78 1/2, W 55 poles to two pines S 12, W 11 poles to a pine, S 84 1/2, W 55 poles to the center of the branch, Down the branch with its meanders S 50, E 96 poles, S 67, E 18 poles, S 89, E 22 poles, S 47 1/2, E 12 poles to the Beginning. To Andrew Bogan and his heirs warrant forever against all claims. William J. Beers (LS) Witness Mary Neill (LS) William Gold Janey Bears (x her mark) (LS) Saml. Pettigrew Susannah Beers (LS) James Gold Jr Dennis Connor (LS) Mary Connor (LS) Rockbridge County to wit Alexander Shields & Robert White Justices of the Peace certify that Polly Conner wife of Dennis Connor parties of above conveyance to Andrew Bogan 21 Nov 1818 personally appeared and was privily examined. She acknowledged the deed 21 Nov 1818 Alex Shields (LS) Robt. White (LS) Rockbridge County Court February 1st 1819 William Beers, Mary Neil, Janny Beers, Susannah Beers & Dennis Connor & Mary his wife to Andrew Bogan,produced and proved by oaths of William Gold, Saml. Pettigrew & James Gold Jr the subscribing witnesses. Ordered to be recorded Teste: Saml. McD. Reid ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 421. 20 January 1819 $3000.00 Benjamin Darst and Sally his wife to William Stevens Lot in town of Lexington being occupied as a Tavern by said Darst. Beginning at corner of Matthew White's Lot on Main Street in said Town and running up said Street 80 ft, Then Northwestwardly to the back Street; Then 80 ft along the line of said Street to said White's corner; Then to beginning. House and Lot. *********************************************************************** Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 432. 14 April 1818, Deed of Trust Martin Aignor to Jno. Slone and James Gold Tract on Whistle Creek of 156 Acres bounded by A. B. Davidson, Nathl. Gaylor, Neil's heirs, Dl. Eyres, Jno. Smith, and Daniel McKimmons--tract lately purchased by Daniel Hoffman from Saml. Clarke for $1.00. Sd. Aginer indebted to Daniel Hoffman for $400.00, due in four annual payments. Teste: Jacob Fuller D. Hutcheson Saml. Pettigrew Signed: Martin Aignor (x his mark) Jno. Sloan Jas. Gold Daniel Hoffman Del'd. to Daniel Hoffman 2 April 1822. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 441-443. Robert Sharp sold 20-30 years ago to Thomas MacClain, a tract of land 5 miles from Lexington whereon West now lives. Title was never made, nor purchase money paid. James B. Sharp of Blount County, TN-- hr of Robert Sharp sold to brother Alexander Sharp--hr of Robert Sharp, all right title and claim. Alexander Sharp, lawful attorney for James B. Sharp. Attest: Jas. H. Peck Ro. Houston State of Tn., Blount County ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 443-445. March 1813, same land as above J. Edward Sharp of Blount County, Tn., hr. of Robert Sharp, same to Alexander Sharp. Alexander Sharp assigned to John Sharp. Signed: Edward Sharp, March 1813 Teste: Letita Clark Nancy Clark Blount County, Tn Alexander Sharp assigned power of Attorney to John Sharp Junr 24 September 1813. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L. p. 445. 30 September 1818 John Clark and Lettitia his wife, late Lettitia Sharp, John Sharp and Mary his wife, Alexander Sharp and Susannah his wife, James Clarke and Nancy his wife, and Edward Sharp and James B. Sharp by Alexander Sharp their attorney in fact, all of Blount County, Tennessee and Andrew Thompson and Mary his wife of Augusta County, VA. to James West of Augusta County, VA. 15 March 1791, Robert Shart late of Rockbridge County, VA did sell unto Thomas McClean for 150 lbs a tract of land. Robert Sharp soon afterwards removed with his family to Tennessee where he departed life intestate leaving his widow, the sd. Lettitia, who afterwards married said John Clarke and following children: John, Alexander, nancy, Edward, James B., Mary and Robert. Robert since left Tennessee a single man and has not been heard of in 7 years. Sell for $1.00, 110 Acres Same land conveyed by Wm. Ferguson and wife to Robert Sharp 14 December 1787. Signed: Alexander Sharp John Clark (x his mark) Susannah Sharp Letitia Clark James Clark John Sharp Junr. Nancy Clark Mary Sharp Andrew Thompson Mary Thompson Edward Sharp James B. Sharp Lettitia Clarke, Mary Sharp, Susannah Sharp, and Nancy Clarke privily examined in Blount County, Tennessee 30 September 1818. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 449. Andrew Thompson examined in Augusta County, VA 16 October 1818. Mary Thompson, wife of Wm. Thompson, examined 16 October 1818, Augusta County, Va. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 490-493. 4 April 1819, $2,000.00 Three tracts, one of 125 Acres; one of 47 Acres; Tract of 31 Acres Jacob Fuller and Robert White of the Town of Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA to Gasper Potter formerly of Rockbridge, but now of Preble County, OH. In 1806, Gasper Potter sold to Jacob Wyant five tracts of land for the consideration of 10,000 gallons of whiskey to be paid in several payments. Jacob Wyant in order to secure the payment of the sum in consideration in Whiskey executed a Deed of trust acknowledged by himself and wife bearing date ____ day of ___ in the year 1806 of the five several tracts which was conveyed by Gasper Potter to Stophel Hoylman and Philip Hoylman, trustees. Stophel and Philip Hoylman having two of the tracts of land by virtue of sd. Deed of Trust. They have departed life before the payment from Wyant to Gasper Potter had all become due, and sd. Jacob Fuller became executor of Philip Hoylman and Robert White became administrator of Stophel Hoylman. On 20 April 1819, Gasper Potter required them to proceed to sell the residue of the land to the highest bidder for ready money having advertised the time and place of the sale in the Lexington Newsletter. Gasper Potter became the purchaser for the sum of $2,000.00. Jacob Fuller and Robert White to Gasper Potter, three tracts. Tract of 125 acres: Adjoining the lands of John ____ James Ritchy, and Andrew Cowan. Beginning at 2 hickorys and a white oak in James Ritchie's line, corner to William Kinney and running with Kinney's line, North 47 degrees, West 121 poles to a black oak and 2 white oaks corner to Kinney (now the land of Wasson), South 65, East 90 poles to 2 white oaks, South 5 degrees, West 96 poles to corner to James Edmondson (now the land of Andrew Cowan), and with his line South 30, West 72 poles to James Ritchey's line, And with his line 258 poles to the beginning. Tract of 47 Acres: Beginning at a chestnut corner to John Wasons land and with the same South 1, West 63 poles to 2 black oaks corner sd. survey and with the same South 36, West 76 poles to 2 white oaks and black oak, corner to Samuel Cowan's land, With his line South 76, West 47 poles to a black oak in sd. line, North 21, East 36 poles to a chestnut oak on the east side of a hill, North 50, West 23 poles to a black oak on top of sd. hill, North 5, East 12 poles to a walnut, North 26, West 18 poles to a forked Black oak sapling North 50, East 14 poles two white oak saplings from one root North 83, East 29 poles to a white oak on the east side of the round hill. North 25, East 18 poles to a white oak North 48, West 72 poles to 2 chestnut oaks North 34, East 10 poles to a hickory and locust in a line of Wason's land and with his line South 55, East 69 poles to 3 poplars corner to sd. Wason, With his line North 49, East 32 poles to the beginning. Tract of 31 Acres: Beginning at a chestnut and chestnut oak on the top of a hill corner to Alexander Campbell's land, Then with his line North 42 1/2, West 48 poles to three black oak saplings, corner sd. Campbell. On line of Robert Evans North 70 1/2, East 47 poles to two oaks growing out of one root, South 4 1/2, East 33 poles 2 black oaks corner sd. Evans. South 66, East 30 poles to a chestnut on or near his own line, South 6, West 23 1/2 poles to a locust and 2 chestnuts on the north side of the round hill. South ___, West 57 poles to 2 white oaks and gum bushes between 2 black oak sapling pointers. North __, West 11 poles to a black oak and white oak corner to sd. Campbell, North 19 1/2, West 62 poles to the beginning. Land with appurtenances. Signed: Jacob Fuller Robert White 28 June 1819, presented and acknowledged, admitted to record. Teste: ______________ ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, p. 500. 23 Nov 1818 200 pounds 169 3/4 Acres James Peel and Elizabeth his wife to William Dickens tract on North Buffalo Residue of land contained in said Peels pattent and also the deed from David McWilliams after the part sold to William Bears is deducted. All land owned by said Peel on Buffeloe or its waters bounded by Wm. Bears on one side and by the Mountain survey on all the other sides. [Does not give metes and bounds] ************************************************************************* 25 Sep 1818- Rockbridge Deed Book L, p. 552 Hugh Moore of Boone Co., KY sells to William Tolley, 123 1/2 acres for $1,000.00. Adjoining David Entsminger, heirs of John Scott, John Moore, and 2 acres adjoining David Entsminger, and Moore's line. Signed: Hugh Moore, Ann Moore, at Burlington, KY. ************************************************************************* 4 Oct 1819- Rockbridge County Deed Book L, p. 590 John Alexander and Jinney his wife sell to William Tolley for $200.00, tract on waters of James River in Arnold's Valley, 60 acres, same tract conveyed by William Ramsey and wife to John Alexander, on banks of Elk Creek. Signed: John Alexander Jinney Alexander. ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 597-599. 20 May 1819, $200.00, 19 1/2 Acres Gasper Potter and Susan his wife of County of Preble, State of Ohio to George Ornbaum executor and Eve Ornbaum executor of the estate of Lewis Ornbaum deceased. Tract on South River between the lands of James Richey and Frederick Albright. Beginning at 2 white pines on the east side of sd. River corner James Richey, Then with his line 70 deg., East 113 poles to a white oak and walnut on sd. line on the north side of a draft and corner to James McKnight Then with his line North 42, West 108 poles to a white oak on the bank of sd. River and corner to sd. McKnight, Then with another of his lines North 30, West 6 poles crossing the River to 3 small sycamores on the west bank of the river on sd. McKnight;s line, Then down the river with the several courses of the same South 32, West 10 poles to an ash and sycamore on the bank of the river, Then crossing the same South 35, East 4 1/2 poles to the beginning. Land with appurtenances. Signed: Gasper Potter Susan Potter (X her mark) Signed and Sealed ion Presence of: Edward Hughes Hugh McGuffin John McClain John Allbright Isaac Stephens James [Nu]gent The State of Ohio, justices of Preble County. Susannah Potterf wife of Gesper examined separate from her husband and acknowledged the deed voluntarily. 10 August 1819 Isaac Stephens, J.O. State of Ohio, Prebele County Joseph E. Hawkins pro term of the Court of Common Pleas certified that Isaac Stephens Esqr is acting Justice of Peace and duly commissioned. 10 August 1819 Joseph C. Hawkins, Clerk State of Ohio, Preble County. Joseph H. Crane certifies and attests Joseph C. Hawkins esqr. of the Court of Common Pleas of Preble County, 10 August 1819 Joseph H. Crane Rockbridge County, VA 14 October 1819 Deed from Gasper Potter and Susannah his wife to George Ornbaum and Eve Ornbaum, executors of Lewis Ornbaum decd. was produced and proven by oaths of Edward Hughes, Hugh McGuffin, and John McClain. Teste: Henry J. [T]app, DC ************************************************************************* Rockbridge County, VA Deed Book L, pp. 600-603. 20 May 1819, $800.00, 102 Acres Gasper Potter and Susan his wife of the County of Preble and State of Ohio to George Ornbaum executor and Eve Ornbaum executrix of the estate of Lewis Ornbaum decd. Tract sold by John Keys to Samuel Keys 17 March 1789. Beginning at a white oak on Abraham Evan's line, Running then 60, East 105 poles to a black oak, North 40, East 54 poles to a hickory and white oak; North 5, East 110 poles to a locust and hickory North 55, West 84 poles to a black oak and hickory South 25, West 162 poles to the beginning. Land with appenturances. Signed: Gasper Potter Susanah Potterf (x her mark) In Presence of: Edward Hughes Hugh McGuffin John McClain John Albright Isaac Stephens Charles Nugent The State of Ohio, before Justice of Peace of Preble County. Susannah Potterf wife of Gesper examined separate from her husband and acknowledged the deed voluntarily. 10 August 1819 Isaac Stephens, J.O. State of Ohio, Prebele County Joseph E. Hawkins pro term of the Court of Common Pleas certified that Isaac Stephens Esqr is acting Justice of Peace and duly commissioned. 10 August 1819 Joseph C. Hawkins, Clerk State of Ohio, Preble County. Joseph H. Crane President of the Court of Common Pleas, certifies and attests Joseph C. Hawkins esqr. of the Court of Common Pleas of Preble County, 19 August 1819 Joseph H. Crane Rockbridge County, VA 4 October 1819 Deed from Gasper Potter and Susannah his wife to George Ornbaum and Eve Ornbaum, executors of Lewis Ornbaum decd. was produced and proven by oaths of Edward Hughes, Hugh McGuffin, and John McClain. Teste: Henry J. [T]app, DC ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* The records for this work have been submitted by Angela M. Ruley, Rt. #1, Box 311, Natural Bridge, VA 24578, (reddog@rockbridge.net) unless otherwise indicated. [© All rights reserved.] ************************************************************************* *************************************************************************