Deed - John E.Schreckenghaust to Edwin Stallings
(Deed Book 16, page 504, Sussex Co.VA.)

THIS DEED of sale made and entered into this 31st day of January in the
year 1905 between John E.Schreckenghaust party of the first part, and
E.Stallings party of the second part, Witnesseth: That for and in 
consideration of the sum of six hundred ($600.00) dollars, cash in hand
paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said party of the
first part doth bargain, sell and by these presents convey with general
warranty, all of his right, title and interest in and to that certain
tract or parcel of land lying and being situate, in the County of
Sussex,State of Virginia,together with all the appurtenances thereunto
belonging, commonly known as "The Sapponey Grove Tract" and containing
1st the lot and dwelling of two (2) acres, bounded as follows; on the
North, East and West by the lands of Morris Levy, on the South by the
Cabinpoint road, 2nd sixty five (65) acres, by a recent survey, is
bounded on the North by the Cabinpoint road, East by the Green Church
road, South by Sapponey Creek, and west by the lands of Hartley & 
Brother. The said land being the land which was conveyed by deed dated
the 24th day of April, 1899, from Annie E.Martin to John E.
Schreckenghaust, party of the first part, and recorded in deed book no.
12 page 394, to which deed reference is hereby made for a more minute
description.And the said party of the first part further agrees to and
covenants with the party of the second part his heirs and assigns, to
forever defend the right of said land against any and all persons what-
-soever making lawful claim thereto,to the party of the second part his
heirs or assigns.Witness my hand and seal this 4th day of February 1905.
Exd. John E.Schreckenghaust,(seal).

Virginia, Sussex County, to-wit:
I, Jno.E,Baugh, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Sussex,
State of Va.do hereby certify that John E.Schreckenghaust whose name is
signed to the foregoing writing bearing date on the 31st day of January
1905, personally appeared before _ in my County and State aforesaid,and
duly acknowledged the same. Given under my hand this 4th day of 
February,1905. 
Jno.E.Baugh, J.P.

Virginia:-In the Clerks Office of Sussex County Circuit Court Feby.27,
1905.
This Deed of Sale of 67 acres land from John E.Schreckenghaust to 
E.Stallings was this day lodged in the said office and, with the 
Certificate annexed, admitted to record.
Teste: L.P.Hargrave, Clerk.

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