Bill of Sale - Slaves to B.A.S. Walker from Thomas Walker 7th 
September 1850 Monroe County Virginia (Now West Virginia)

Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Walker of the 
County of Monroe and state of Virginia for and in consideration 
of the natural love and affection I have for my Grandson Benjamin 
A.S. Walker & for the further consideration of one dollar to me 
in hand, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, Have 
bargained, sold, granted and confirmed and by these presents 
do bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Benjamin A.S. 
Walker a certain female slave named Adaline together with her 
three children viz. Mariah and Ephraim and Jeremiah. To have 
and to hold the said Slaves with the future increase thereof 
unto the said Benjamin A.S. Walker his Executors administrators 
or assigns forever. And I the said Thomas Walker for myself, 
my Executors and administrators the said slaves, with the 
future increase thereof to the said Benjamin A.S. Walker his 
Executors, Administrators and assigns and against all and 
every other person or persons whatsoever. Shall and will 
warrant and forever defend by these presents. In Witness 
whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and affixed my seal 
this 7th day of September 1850
Sealed & delivered and possession
Delivered in presence of 
J.M. Byrnside
James McClaugherty Jr.				
Thomas Walker (his X mark) Seal

NOTE: In margin of this deed is written 1854 Nov 21st Deliv'd 
to B.A.S.W.

Monroe County Court Clerks Office 16th September 1850
	
This Bill of Sale from Thomas Walker to Benjamin A.S. Walker 
was presented in this Office, proved by J. M. Byrnside a 
subscribing witness thereto, & is admitted to be recorded.
			
Teste  Geo. W. Hutchinson DCMC

Monroe County Clks Office May 12th 1851.
This Bill of sale was further proved the oath of James 
McClaugherty Jr. 
Teste G.W. Hutchinson DC

Deed: Transfer of Slaves Thomas Walker to Benjamin A.S. 
Walker, 1850: Monroe County, VA/WV

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