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Legislation Concerning Land and Deeds in Henry County, Georgia
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ACTS OF
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE State of Georgia, PASSED IN MILLEDGEVILLE AT AN
ANNUAL SESSION IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 1829.
[missing title]
RELIEF
LAWS.
1829 Vol. 1 -- Page: 124
Sequential Number: 112
Full Title: AN
ACT to legalize and make valid certain deed records, as recorded in book marked
A, in the clerk's office of the superior court of Henry county, and to authorise
the justices of the inferior court of said county to pay for transcribing the
same.
Whereas at the organization of said county, a number of deeds of
conveyance were recorded in books not bound, and the same having since been
transcribed as aforesaid,
Be it therefore enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the State of Georgia, in general assembly met, and it is
hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That from and immediately after the
passage of this act, it shall be the duty of the justices of the inferior court
of said county, or a majority of them, to examine the said transcript, and
compare the same with the original record, and if the same be correctly
transcribed, they shall certify the same and deposit the said record book in the
clerk's office of the superior court of said county, and the same shall become a
part of the records of said county, and shall be held as good and valid in law
as though the same had never been transcribed.
Sec. 2. And be it further
enacted, That the justices aforesaid shall allow whatever in their discretion
shall seem to be a reasonable compensation for transcribing the aforesaid record
out of the county funds of said county -- Provided, the said court is left
discretional whether they will pay for said transcript or not.
Sec. 3. And be
it further enacted, That all laws, and parts of laws, militating against this
act, be, and the same are hereby repealed.
WARREN JOURDAN,
Speaker of the
House of Representatives.
THOMAS STOCKS,
President of the Senate.
GEORGE R. GILMER, Governor.
Approval Date: Assented to, Dec. 21, 1829.
Lot #77, 1st District
Written: October 11, 1833
Recorded: July 21, 1834
Georgia, Butts County
This indenture made
this the Eleventh day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand and thirty
three, between James Harkness of the one part and Alfred Bankston of the other
part, witnesseth that the said James Harkness, for and in consideration of the
sum of Two hundred and twenty five dollars in hand paid the receipt, whereof is
hereby acknowledged, hath granted bargained and sold and doth by these presents
grant, bargain and sell unto the said Alfred Bankston, his heirs and assigns,
the undivided half of Lot No. 77,(seventy seven) in the first district of
originally Henry, now Butts County, containing one hundred and one acres, more
or less, there being a school house on said tract of land one fourth of an acre
reserved for said school house so long as said house stands and then to go to
Bankston and his heirs, said tract of land being the east half. To have and to
hold, with all and singular the rights members and appurtenances, to the said
Alfred and his heirs and assigns, and the said James, doth by these presents
warrant and forever defend from himself and his heirs and assigns and from all
other persons to the said Alfred, and his heirs and assigns forever due fee
simple. In witness whereof the said James Harkness, hath hereunto set his hand
and seal, the day and date above written, signed sealed and delivered in the
presence of the
John S. Irby James Harkness (SEAL)
Robert Watkins,
J.P. Recorded this 21st July 1834
Book C – Page 379
Transcribed by
Don Bankston
Lot #50 9th District
Written: September 15, 1824
Georgia, Henry County
This indenture made
this fifteenth day of September in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and
Twenty Four and in the forty ninth year of the independence of the United States
of America between Roland Williams of the County of Henry of the one part and
John Bankston of the County aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the
said Roland Williams for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars
to him in hand paid at or before the delivery of these presents the receipt
whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted, bargained, sold, aliened conveys
and confirms and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, convey and
confirm to the said John Bankston, his heirs and assigns. Fifty acres of land
lying in a square in the ninth district corner of that Lot of Land known by No.
Fifty, situate with Ninth District, of Henry County lying and being on the
waters of yellow water creek to have and to hold the said parcel of land
together with all and singular the rights, members and appurtenances with the
remainder and remainders, revision and revisions rights, issues and profits
thereof to the only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said John Bankston,
his kin and assigns.
In fee simple and the said Roland Williams, his
heirs and assigns the said bargained land and premise unto the said John
Bankston his heirs and assigns against the said Roland Williams hath hereunto
set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written.
Roland Williams (SEAL)
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:
William Speer
John G. Williams
William Barkley, J. P.
Transcribed 5
Jan 2007 by Don Bankston Book A, Page 119
Note: This deed was written
approximately 15 months before the creation of Butts County. Butts County was
created on December 24, 1825.
Lot #129, 2nd District
Written: November 10, 1838
Recorded: September 27, 1842
Georgia, Butts County
This indenture made and entered into this the tenth
day of November in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and thirty eight.
Between Jane B. Tyson of one part and Alfred Bankston of the other part both of
the County and State aforesaid. Witnesseth that the said Jane B. Tyson for and
in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars to her in hand paid at and
before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt wherereof is
hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and doth by these presents
grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Alfred Bankston his heirs and
assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the second
district of originally Henry now Butts County. The county line running through
the same know(? )and distinguishes in the plain(?) of said district by lot
number one hundred and twenty nine containing two hundred two and a half acres
more or less to have and to hold thee aforesaid parcel of land with all and
singular the rights members and appurtenance thereto beginning for his and their
own assign use benefit and behoof forever in fee simple. And the said Jane B.
Tyson for herself her heirs and assigns the said bargained tract or parcel of
land shall and will warrant and forever defend the right and title thereof to
the said Alfred Bankston from the claims of herself and from the claims of all
and every other person or persons whatever. In witness whereof the said Jane P.
Tyson hath hereunto set her hand and affixed her seal this day and year first
above written.
Jane B. Tyson
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence
of
David Spencer
H. M. Bankston
Robt. Cullough(?) J. P.
Recorded
27th of September 1842
Transcribed August 8, 2006 by Don Bankston Book H
– Page 101
Note: The word know is very plain but does not fit in. The word
plain is very plain but does not fit in.
Lot #175, 1st District
Written: October 27, 1869
Recorded: March 5, 1870
Georgia, Butts County
This indenture made this the 27th twenty seventy day of Oct. in the year of our
Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and sixty nine between Alfred L. Bankston of the
one part and William E. Pullin of Henry County of the other part. Witnesseth
that the said Alfred L. Bankston for and in consideration of Twelve Hundred
Dollars in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents
the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained sold and
conveyed unto said William E. Pullin his heirs and assigns all that parcel or
tract of land. One half of lot of land in the first district of originally Henry
now butts County known by the number of half lot of One Hundred and Seventy Five
containing One Hundred One and fourth acres. With all the rights appurtenances
thereon belonging to have and to hold the said described parcel of land with the
said William E. Pullin his heirs and assigns administration or executors to his
or their own proper use benefit and behoof forever in fee simple against the
claims or claims of any and all persons or persons whereof Alfred L. Bankston
have this day set my hand and affixed my seal this 27th day of October eighteen
Hundred and sixty nine.
A.L. Bankston (SEAL)
Signed sealed in the presence
of
J. W. Preston
Thos. J. Morgan
E. H. (his mark) Camp
Recorded
March 5th, 1870
W.R. Thaxton, CSC
Transcribed August 8, 2006 by Don
Bankston Book H, Page 463
Lot #81, 1st District
Written: November 13, 1845
Recorded: November 24,
1845
Georgia, Butts County
This indenture made this the thirteenth day
of November eighteen hundred and forty five between Boling K. Bankston of the
one part and William S. Blissit of the other part both of the County and State
aforesaid. Witnesseth that the said Boling K. Bankston for and in consideration
of the sum of one hundred and seventy dollars to him in hand paid at and before
the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant
bargain and sale unto the said William Blissit his heirs and assigns all the
following described land, it being a part of lot No. Eighty one in the first
district of originally Henry, now Butts County containing thirty five acres more
or less and situated as follows. Commencing on the line between lands now owned
by Phinekus Kimbell and the estate of James E. Bankston, deceased and running
east fifty four rods, then a south to this line between land now owned by David
D. Bailey, thence west along said line to the corner between the land owned by
Phinekus Kimbell and the estate of James E. Bankston, Desc. Thence north along
said line to the place first mentioned. To have and to hold said bargained
promises together with all and singular the rights members and appurtenances
thereof to the only proper use benefits and behoof him the said William S.
Blissit his heirs and assigns forever in fee simple. And the said Boling K.
Bankston his heirs and assigns, will warrant and forever defend the premises
hereby conveyed unto the said William Blissit his heirs and assigns against the
claim of all and every person or persons whatever. In witness whereof the said
Boling K. Bankston hath hereunto set his hand and applied his seal the day and
year first above written.
Boling K. Bankston (his mark)
Signed and
sealed and delivered in presence of:
W. R. Bankston
J. R. McCord, J.P.
Recorded 24th above 1845 – W.R. Bankston
Transcribed August 8, 2006 by
Don Bankston from Book F, Page 242
Lot #144, 3rd District
Written: August 3, 1821
Recorded: January 28, 1833
Georgia, Henry County
This indenture made this 3rd day of August in the
year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty One between Reuben Bankston of the
one part and state aforesaid, and John Lewis of the same state and county
aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum
of Eighty dollars to me in hand paid by the said John Lewis at or before the
signing and delivering there presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged
hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth bequest, bargain and
sell, release and convey unto the said John Lewis his heirs and applying a
certain parcel of land containing fifty acres being the same more or less it
being the south east corners of Lot No. 144 in the third district of Butts
County, originally Monroe, now Butts County, to have and to hold the said lands
together with all and singular the rights members and appertaining unto the said
John Lewis, his heirs and assigns forever to his and their own people and
benefits and behoof forever in fee simple and the said Reuben Bankston for
himself his heirs expeditors and administrator shall and will warrant and will
forever defend the rights and title of said on parcel of land unto the said John
Lewis his heirs and assigns against the claims of himself and against the claims
of all other person or persons whatsoever in witnesseth whereof the said Reuben
Bankston hath hereunto set his hand and assigns his seal the day and date above
written.
Reuben Bankston (LOCAL SEAL)
Signed, sealed, and delivered in the
presence of us.
Robert
Levi Martin, J.P.
Recorded Jany 28, 1833
Transcribed January 5, 2007 by Don Bankston from Book C, Page 207
Note:
Butts County was not created until December 24,1825. This would have been Henry
County at the writing of this deed.
Lot #67, 2nd District
Written: September 28, 1866
Recorded: October 1, 1866
Georgia, Henry County
This indenture made this 28th September 1866 between
Samuel Collins of Butts County and State aforesaid of the one part and his wife
Lavisa of the same place of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Samuel
Collins for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he has
and bears to his said wife Lavisa hath given, granted, conveyed and does by
these present give grand and convey unto his said wife Lavisa after his death
for her own use benefit &c, but until his death to remain his and be cultivated
and managed as heretofore by him or as he otherwise pleases. Except the sale of
it and if she should die first this deed to be void. The south half of lot of
land number sixty seven in the second district originally Henry, now Butts
County, containing one hundred, one and one fourth acres, more or less being the
place upon which said Collins now resides and supposed by him to be worth five
hundred dollars. To have and to hold said land unto his (as pr the condition
alone) the said Lavisa Collins her heirs and assigns together will alike and
singular the rights. Members and appurtenances to the same in any manner
belonging to her and their own proper use benefit and behoof (after said Collins
death) for ever in fee simple
Samuel Collins (SEAL)
In testimony when of
said Collins hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above in
presents of:
R. Stillwell
Wm H. Spiers
H. B. Fletcher
W. B.
Harkness, JP
Georgia, Henry County
W. H. Speir says before me on oath
that he and R. Stillwell signed the within as
witnesses and saw Samuel
Collins sign the same for the purpose there in expresses.
W. H. Speirs
Sworn to and subscribed before me October 1st, 1866
George W. Burm, JP
Recorded November 16, 1868
Transcribed by Don Bankston, from Page 376
Note: Lavisa Collins, the wife of Samuel Collins is spelled with an “a” in this
document.
Written: October 6, 1823
Georgia, Jasper County
This indenture made the
second day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand and twenty three between
Archibald Bachellor of the county of Jones and state aforesaid of the one part and
John A. Ellis of the county of Oglethorpe and state aforesaid of the other part
Witnesseth that the said Archibald Bachellor for and in consideration of the sum
of Five hundred Dollars to him in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of
these presence the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained
sold and conveyed and by these presence doth grant bargained sold and conveyed
unto the said John A. Ellis his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of
land situate lying and being in the county of Henry known and distinguished by
lot no. two hundred and six in the second district of said county to have and to
hold together with all and singular the rites member and appurtenances there
unto belonging to his and their own proper use benefit and behoof forever in fee
simple and the said Archibald Batchellor his executors and administrators will
warrant and forever defend the right and title against the claim of themselves
and against the claims of any other person or persons whatsoever. In witness
where of I have hereunto set my hand ad affixed my seal the day and year above
written.
Archibald Batchellor
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of
Hardarman Owen
Aaron Smith JP
Recorded Nov. 17th 1823 William Hardin,
Clk.
Transcribed by Bob & Linda Ellis, from Henry County Ga. Deed book A
page 368, Ga. Archives Drawer 9 box 33
Written: January 24, 1828
State of Georgia, Henry County
This
indenture made the 24th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and twenty eight between Hillary Brooks of the county of Henry and
state aforesaid of the one part and Willis Ellis of the county of Henry and
state aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Hillary Brooks for
and in consideration of the sum of two hundred thirty seven dollars & fifty
cents to him hand paid at or the sealing and delivery of these presents the
receipt whereof is herby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold and conveyed
unto the said Willis Ellis all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in
the county of Henry known and distinguished by lot No. 162 in the third district
one half of said lot all on the west side of a branch beginning at a red oak
Andersons corner thence west to a pine thence north across said lot No. 162 then
east to the said branch then up the meanders of said branch to the beginning
corner to have and to hold together with all and singular the rites members and
appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any manner whatsoever to his own proper
use benefit and behoof forever in fee simple and the said Hillery Brooks for
himself will warrant and forever defend the right and title of said land above
mentioned from the claims of himself and all other persons whatsoever. In witness
whereof the said Brooks hath hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year
above mentioned.
W. Ellis
Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of
us
Joseph Cavender
Wm. J. Ellis
Hillery Brooks
Georgia, Henry
County
Before me Duncan M. Vicker a justice of the peace for said county in
person came William Ellis who being duly sworn saith that he saw Hillery Brooks
sign seal and deliver the within deed for the purposes therein mentioned that he
deponent signed the same as a witness and saw Joseph Cavender and William J.
Ellis do so likewise
Sworn to and subscribed the 13th April 1836 Wm. Ellis
Before me D. M. Vicker J.P.
Recorded the 13th day of April 1836
A.G.
Murray Clk.
Transcribed 8/12/07 by Bob & Linda Ellis, Henry County
Deed Book G page 472, Ga. Archives Drawer 9 Box 37
Written: March 6, 1837
Georgia, Elbert County This
indenture made and entered into this the sixth day of March One thousand eight
hundred and thirty seven Between William Dooly of the aforesaid County and J.A.
Ellis of Henry County both of the aforesaid state. Witnesseth that for and in
consideration of the sum of two hundred and fifty five dollars the receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged I William Dooly hath bargained sold released and
conveyed and by these presents do bargain sell release and convey unto the said
J. A. Ellis all that tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the
County of Henry and State aforesaid containing two hundred two and one half
acres known and distinguished as lot number one hundred and ninety five (195)
having such shapes and marks as will fully appear by a reference to the plat on
the grant herewith transferred for him the said J.A. Ellis his heirs & assigns
to have and to hold the aforesaid bargained premises and all and singular the
rights titles hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise
appertaining forever in fee simple. And I the said William Dooly will bind
myself my heirs and assigns forever warrant and defend the right and title to
said land free from the lawful challenge or claim of myself or any other person
or persons whomsoever so that the said J.A. Ellis his heirs and assigns shall
forever be peaceably possessed of the same.
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and date above.
Wm Dooly
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us
Benj Lansing
W.B. Gary
Barnabas Barron J.P.
Recorded the 1st day of May 1837
Alexander G. Murray,
clerk.
Transcribed by Bob Ellis & Linda Ellis, Duluth, GA, from Henry County Deeds Book G-H
(1834-1835), page 252-253, GA Archives, M/F, Drawer 9 Box 37
Written: September 6, 1831
Georgia, Henry County
This indenture made the sixth day of September in the ear of our Lord One
Thousand eight hundred and thirty one between William Everitt of the county of
Randolph of the one part and William Ellis of the County of Henry of the other
part. Witnesseth that the said William Everitt for and in consideration of the
sum of Four hundred dollars to him in hand paid at and before the sealing and
delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath
granted bargained sold and conveyed and do these presence grant bargain sell and
convey unto the said William Ellis his heirs and assigns all that tract or
parcel of land situate lying and being in the county of Henry and known and
distinguished by the No. ninety six (96) in the third district of the aforesaid
county of Henry containing Two Hundred two and one half acres be the same more
or less. To have and to hold said Tract or parcel of land unto him the said
William Ellis his heirs ans assigns together with all and singular the Rites
members and appurtenances thereof to the same in any manner belonging to him and
their own proper use benefit and behoof for ever in fee simple. And the said
William Everitt for himself for his heirs executors and administrators the said
bargained premises unto the said William Ellis his heirs and assigns will
warrant and forever defend the right and title thereof against themselves and
against the claims of all other persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the
said William Everitt hath set his hand and seal the day and year first above
written.
William Everitt
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
Beverly Walker
Lewis H. Fargason J.P.
Recorded 7th April 1834, A.G.
Murray, clerk
Transcribed by Bob Ellis, Duluth GA, GA Archives, Drawer 9,
Box 37, Henry Co. Deed book G-H, page 20
Written: August 4, 1838
Georgia, Fayette County
This
indenture made this twenty fourth day of August eighteen hundred and thirty
eight between U. M. Gelder of said county of one part and William Ellis of the
county of Henry of the other part both of state aforesaid Witnesseth that the
said Uriah M. Gelder for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars
to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted
bargained sold and conveyed unto the said William Ellis his heirs and assigns
all that tract parcel or lot of land situate lying and being in the third
district of Henry County known and distinguished in plan of said district by lot
No. (64) sixty four. To have and to hold said bargained premises together with
all and singular the rites members and appurtenances thereunto belonging and the
said Uriah M Gelder for himself his heirs and assigns doth agree to forever
warrant and defend said bargained premises free from the claim or claims of each
and every person or Persons whatsoever unto the said William Ellis his heirs &c
in fee simple.
Uriah M. Gelder
In testimony whereof the said U. M. Gelder hath hereunto put his
hand and affixed his seal the day and year aforesaid in presence of
John M
Faulkner
Wm. Ward J.P.
Recorded the 5th day of April,
1839
Alexander Galloway, clerk.
Transcribed 5 Aug 2007 by Bob & Linda Ellis, Duluth Ga., Ga.
Archives, Henry County Deed Book 5, Page 92.
Written: March 20, 1835
Georgia, Henry County
This indenture made and entered into this twentieth day of March in
the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty five between John Harp of the
county & state aforesaid and R. P. Ellis of the same place of the other part
Witnesseth that the said Harp hath this day bargained & sold unto the said R. P.
Ellis a certain parcel of land containing fifty acres it being part of lot No.
sixty two (62) being in Henry county and 3rd district & state aforesaid
beginning at the north west corner of said lot in third district of Henry county
thence east eleven chains & twenty links to a stake thence south forty five
chains to a stake thence west eleven chains & twelve links to a stake thence
north forty five chains to the beginning containing fifty acres more or less for
& in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to him in hand paid before
the sealing and delivering of the presents and the said Harp do by these bind
himself his heirs & assigns to warrant and defend the rights & title of said
parcel of land & all appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said R. P. Ellis
his heirs & assigns free from the claim or claims of all other person or persons
whatsoever to have & to hold to there own proper use benefit & behoof forever in
fee simple In wittiness whereof I have here unto set my hand & seal the day and
date above written. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of this the 20th
twentieth day of March eighteen hundred and thirty five.
test.
John X J. Gay
(his mark)
G – Gay John X Harp
Transcribed 5 Aug 2007 by Bob & Linda Ellis,
Henry County Deed Book 5 Page 91
Note: R. P. Ellis is Richard Paul Ellis.
Written: June 25, 1823
Georgia, Jones County
This
Indenture made the twenty fifth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred & twenty three between Peter Smith of the County & State aforesaid
of the one part & John A. Ellis of the County of Oglethorpe of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said Peter Smith for & in consideration of the sum of five
hundred dollars to him in hand paid at or before the sealing & delivery of these
presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained &
sold conveyed & confirmed and do by these presents grant bargain & sell & convey
unto the said John A. Ellis his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of
land situate lying & being in the County of Henry & State aforesaid known &
distinguished by Lot No. one hundred and ninety one in the third district of
said County bounded S by (192), N (190), E by (114), W by (102). To have & to
hold said tract or parcel of land unto the said John A. Ellis his heirs &
assigns together with all & singular the rights members & appurtenances thereof
to the same in any manner belonging or in any wise to him and their own proper
use benefit & behoof forever in fee simple & the said Peter Smith for himself
his heirs executors and administrators & assigns the said bargained premises
unto the said John A. Ellis his heirs & assigns will warrant and forever defend
the right and title hereof against the claims of himself his heirs executors &
administrators and against the claims of all other persons whatsoever in witness
whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix my seal the day & year above written.
Peter Smith
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of
Hardaman Owen
Jeremiah Smith, J.I.C.
Recorded October 24th 1823, Wm. Hardin, Clk
Transcribed 6 Aug 2007 by Bob & Linda Ellis, Duluth, GA,
GA Archives, Dr. 9, Box 33, Henry County, GA Deed Bk A, P. 360-361
Georgia, Fayette County
This Indenture made & concluded upon this twentyth day
of January Eighteen Hundred & Twenty Seven Between Kincheon Bohannan of said
state & county of the one part and Thomas Ellis of Henry County and state afore
said of the other part
Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of
five hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Kincheon Bohannan at and
before the signing of these presents the receipt of which is here by
acknowledged have this day bargained sold granted and released and by these
presents do bargain sell grant and release unto the said Kinchen Bohahnan his
heirs Executors administrators assigns all that lot or tract of land containing
two hundred two & a half acres situate lying & being in the fourth district of
Henry at the time of surveying now Fayette County & State aforesaid which tract
or lot of land is known & distinguished in the plan of said district by the
number Thirty five beginning at a red oak running north 45 chains to a pin
thence East 45 chains to a red oak thence South 45 chains to a post oak stake
thence west 45 chains to the beginning to have and to hold the said tract or lot
of land together with all & singular the rites and appertimances there unto
belonging unto him the said Kincheon Bohannan his heirs Executors administrators
or assigns for ever in fee simple And I the said Thomas Ellis for my self my
heirs or assigns do warrant & forever defend this right & title of the above
named premises against the claim or claims of my self my heirs or assigns & the
claim of all other persons what so ever unto him the said Kincheon his heirs or
assigns
In witness where of I have here unto set my hand & official my seal
the day & date above written
Thomas Ellis [X his mark]
In presence of
John W. Payne J.P.
C. McCarty
James Bolt
Recorded 18th day of May 1827
Hiram Strawne, Clk
Transcribed by Bob & Linda Ellis from Fayette County
Deeds 1822- 1873, Page 44, Drawer 9, Box 75, Ga. Archives
Georgia, Fayette County
This indenture made and
concluded upon this twentieth day of January Eighteen Hundred and twenty seven
between Kinchin Bohannan of said State and County of the one part and Thomas
Ellis of Henry County and State aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that for
and in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars to him in hand paid by
the said Kinchien Bohannan at and before the signing of these presents, the
receipt of which is here by acknowledged, have this day bargained, sold, granted
and released and by these presents do bargain, sell, grant and release unto the
said Kinchin Bohannan his heirs Executors, administrators, or assigns all that
lot tract of land containing two hundred two and a half acres; situate lying and
being in the fourth district of Henry County at the time of surveying now
Fayette County and State aforesaid, which tract or lot of Land is known and
distinguished in the plan of said district by number thirty five beginning at
Red oak and running North 45 chains to a pin thence East 45 chains to a Red oak
& thence South 45 chains to a post oak stake, thence West 45 chains to the
beginning; To Have and to Hold the said tract or lot of Land together with all
and singular the rights and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto him the said
Kinchin Bohannan his heirs and assigns Executors, Administrators and assigns
forever in fee simple. And I the said Thomas Ellis for myself my heirs or
assigns do warrant and forever defend the rights and titles of the above named
premises against the claim or claims of myself my heirs or assigns, and the
claim of all other persons whatever unto him the said Kinchien his heirs or
assigns. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the
day and date above Thomas Ellis [X his mark]
written in presence of
John
W. Payne, J.P.
C. McCarty
James Bolt
Recorded April the 27th day 1830
John D. Stell, Clerk
Transcribed by Bob & Linda Ellis from Duluth Ga., GA
Archives, M/F Drawer 9, Box 75, Page 362, Fayette County Deeds
Written: March 15, 1823
Georgia, Oglethorpe County
This Indenture the fifteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and twenty three between John A. Ellis of the County and
State aforesaid of the one part and Lazarus Summerlin of the County of Clarke
and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that John A. Ellis for and in
consideration of the sum of eight hundred dollars to him in hand paid at and
before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof is
hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold and conveyed and by these
presents grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Lazarus Summerlin his heirs
and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the
County of Henry and State aforesaid in the eighth district of said County known
by number two hundred and twenty three and the South fork of the Oakmulgee River
containing two hundred and two and a half acres more or less and granted to John
A. Ellis on the 4th Feby 1823 to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of
land unto him the said Lazarus Summerlin his heirs and assigns together with all
and singular the rights members and appurtenances thereof to the same in any
manner belonging to his and their own proper use benefit and behoof forever in
fee simple and the said John A. Ellis for himself his heirs executors
administrators and assigns the said bargained premises unto the said Lazarus
Summerlin his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and
title thereof against themselves and against the claim of all and every other
person or persons whatsoever. In witness whereof the said John A. Ellis hath
hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.
John A. Ellis
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
John Hale
S Johnson, J.P.
Recorded Jany 12th 1824
Wm. Hardin, Clk
Transcribed 6 August 2007 by
Bob & Linda Ellis, Duluth, GA, from GA Archives, Dr. 9, Box 33, Henry County, GA
Deed Bk A, P. 393
Written: April 20, 1847
Georgia, Henry County
This indenture made and entered into this 20th
day of April in the year of or Lord Eighteen hundred & forty seven between
Thomas Ellis of the one part and James Beasley of the other part both of the
County & State aforesaid. Witnesseth that the said Thomas Ellis for and in
consideration of the sum of Fifty Dollars to him in hand paid at and before the
sealing & delivering of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and doth by these presents grant
bargain sell and convey unto the said James Beasley his heirs and assigns a
parcel of land situate laying and being in the third district of the said county
of Henry and said State, known in the plan of said district by the number (92)
ninety two, commencing at the North East corner of said lot thence running West
along the original line to a spring branch thence down said spring branch to the
creek thence up said creek to the original line thence North along the original
line to the original N.E. Corner containing Ten acres be the same more or less
with all rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging. To have and to
hold the aforesaid described piece of land unto him the said James Beasley his
heirs & assigns together with all the rights members & appurtenances to the said
piece of land in any wise belonging to his and their own proper use benefit &
behoof forever in fee simple- and the said Thos. Ellis for himself his heirs
Executors & administrators the said bargained premises together with the rite
title and possession thereof unto the said James Beasley his heirs and assigns
will warrant & forever defend the rite and title thereof against themselves and
against the claims of all other persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the
said Thomas Ellis hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and
year first above written.
Thomas Ellis [X his mark]
Signed sealed and
delivered in presence of
John L. Dorsey
William Ellis
Micajah R. Reese
J.P.
Recorded this 28th October 1848
Henry Stokes, Clerk
Transcribed
by Bob Ellis Duluth Ga. from Ga. Archive Drawer 9 Box 37, Henry County Deed book
L page 362-363
Lot 101 3rd dist
Written: October 27, 1859
State of Georgia, Spalding
County
This indenture made and entered into this the 27th day of October AD 1859
between Thomas Ellis of the one part and Radford Ellis of the other part both of
the County and State aforesaid. Witnesseth that the said Thomas Ellis for and in
consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said
Randolph Ellis at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold and conveyed and doth
be these presents grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Randolph Ellis his
heirs & assigns all that tract or parcel of land known and distinguished by lot
no. (101) one hundred and one in the third district of originally Henry now
Spalding County it being ten acres on the south west corner of said lot bounded
by Short Step Creek on the east being the line between said land and Wm S.
Heronton it being ten acres more or less to have and to hold said described
parcel of land with all and singular to the said Radford Ellis his heirs and
assigns together with all the rights members and appurtenances to the same or in
any manner belonging to his and their own proper use benefit and behoof forever
in fee simple and the said Thomas J. Ellis for himself his heirs executors &
administrators the said bargained premises together with the right title &
possession thereof unto the said Radford Ellis his heirs I will warrant and
forever defend the right and title thereof against the themselves and against
the claim of all other persons whatsoever In testimony whereof the said Thomas
Ellis hath hereby set his hand and affixed his seal the date and year above
written.
Thomas Ellis [X his mark]
Signed sealed and delivered in the
presence of
T. J. Ellis
Samuel F. Gray J.P.
Recorded November 8th, 1859
B. W. Ferrill, Clerk
Transcribed by Bob & Linda Ellis from Duluth, GA, GA
Archives Dr. 162/ Box 68, Spalding Co. Deed Bk B, 715
Written: 1841
Georgia, Henry County
This indenture
made the eighteenth August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred &
thirty seven in the sixty second year of the Independence of the United States
of America between J.T. Ellis of the county of Henry of the one part and David
Heflin of the county of Pike of the other part Witnesseth that the said J.T.
Ellis for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars to him in
hand paid at and before the sealing & delivery of these presents the receipt
whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold aliened conveyed and
confirmed & by these presents do grant bargain sell alien convey & confirm unto
the said David Heflin his heirs & assigns all that lot of land except thirty
acres of land on the north side of said lot containing two hundred two & one
half acres known by lot number ninety seven (97) in the third (3) district of
the county of Henry and State aforesaid To have & to hold the said lot & tract
of land with all & singular the rights members & appurtenances thereof
whatsoever to the said lot and tract of land being belonging or in any wise
appertaining with the remainder & remainders to the only property use benefit
and behoof of him the said David Heflin his heirs executors administrators &
assigns in fee simple And the said J. T. Ellis his heirs executors &
administrators, the said bargained lot of land unto the said David Heflin his
heirs executors administrators against the said J. T. Ellis his heirs executors
& administrators and all & every other person or persons shall & will warrant &
forever defend by virtue of these presents in witness whereof the said J. T.
Ellis hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day & year first above
written – Signed sealed and delivered in the presence
of Test. R. P. Ellis
John Boman, J.P.
J. T. Ellis {L.S.}
Recorded the 31st day of July 1840
Alexander G. Murray, Clerk
GA Archives, Henry County Deeds, Book J,
P. 325, M/F Dr. 9, Box 38
Georgia, Henry County
This indenture made & entered into this 23rd Febr in
the year of our Lord 1841 between Jas T. Ellis of the one part Harry Swinney of
the other part both of the county & State aforesaid witnesseth that the said J.
T. Ellis hath for & in consideration of the sum of four hundred & twenty eight
dollars to him in hand paid hath, this day granted bargained sold & conveyed
unto the said Swinney ninety acres of land being the north part of Lot No. 162
(one hundred & sixty two) known as the place where Hillary Brooks formerly lived
in the third dist. of the said county & state aforesaid To have and to hold with
all & singular the rights and appurtenances thereunto belonging & the said Ellis
for his part his heirs & assigns do warrant & forever defend the rights & titles
of the above described land unto the said Swinney free from his claim or the
claims of any other person whatsoever forever in fee simple In witness whereof I
have hereunto set my hand & seal the day & date first above written Jas. T.
Ellis
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
Ellis Rogers (L.S.)
John
Boman, J. P.
Recorded the 8th day of April 1841
Alexander G. Murray,
Clerk
GA Archives, Henry County Deeds, Book J, P. 325, M/F Dr. 9, Box 38
Written: 1821
Georgia, Greene County
This indenture made the twelfth
day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty one
between Thomas Ellis & Elijah Cummings of the one part and Epophraditus Robinson
of the other part all of the County & State aforesaid Witnesseth that the said
Thomas Ellis & Elijah Cummings for and in consideration of the sum of one
hundred & seventy five dollars to them in hand paid at & before the sealing &
delivering of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath
granted bargained sold & conveyed & by these present do grant bargain sell &
convey unto the said Epaphroditus Robinson his heirs and assigns all that tract
or parcel of land situate lying & being in the county aforesaid on the waters of
Bearverdam Creek containing fifty one acres be the same more or less courses and
distance as follows . Beginning at a stake running north 80 East 20 chains to a
Black oak thence North 70 East 99 chains to a post Oak thence South 10 East 16
chains to a hickory thence South 80 West 35 chains to a rock thence South 10
East 2 chains to a rock thence South 80 West 5 chains thence North 10 East 2
chains thence South 80 West 10 chains to a black oak thence to the beginning.
Containing as above to have and to hold said Tract or parcel of land unto him
the said Epaphroditus Robinson his heirs & assigns to gather with all & singular
the rights members & appertenances there of to the same belonging to his and
their own proper use benefit & behoof forever in fee simple and the said Thomas
Ellis & Elijah Cummings for themselves their heirs executors and administrators
the said bargained premises unto the said Epophraditus Robinson his heirs &
assigns will warrant & forever defend the right & title therof against
themselves & against the claim of all other persons whatsoever in Witness
whereof the said Thomas Ellis & Elijah Cummings hath hereunto set their hands
and seals the day & year above written
Thomas Ellis
Elijah Cummings
Signed sealed & delivered in the presents
of
Joseph Riley
Thomas Johnson JP
Recorded 28 March 1821
Ebeneeser Torrence, Clk
Transcribed by Bob &
Linda Ellis Duluth Ga., GA Archives Drawer 34 Box 17, Green county Deed Book HH page 35
Written: May 24, 1820
Georgia, Jasper County
This Indenture made the twenty fourth day of May in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty between George Lewis of
the County & State aforesaid of the one part & John A. Ellis of the County of
Oglethorpe &c State aforesaid. Witnesseth that the said George Lewis hath this
day made &c delivered to the said John A. Ellis the certain promissory note
subscribed with his hand and bearing even date with these presents thereby the
said George Lewis hath promised to pay the said John A. Ellis or bearrer one
hundred & twenty three dollars & twenty five cents on or before the twenty fifth
day of December next ensuring the date hereof for value received now for & in
consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars by the said John
A. Ellis to said George Lewis in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged as well as for the better securing the payment of the aforesaid
promissory note the said George Lewis hath granted bargained & sold do by these
presents grant bargain & sell unto the said John A. Ellis his heirs & assigns
all that tract or parcel of land situate lying & being in the State aforesaid &
County of Henry known & distinguished by Lot No. ninety one in the second
district containing two hundred two & a half acres more or less having such
other shape or landmarks as will appear by a plat of the same. To have & to hold
said lot or parcel of land unto the said John A. Ellis his heirs and assigns to
his & their own proper use benefit & behoof in fee simple forever & the said
George Lewis for himself his heirs executors administrators &c will unto the
said John A. Ellis his heirs & assigns & forever defend the right & title
thereof from themselves & from all other person or persons Whatever provided
Nevertheless that if the said George Lewis his heirs & assigns shall & do well &
Truly pay & cause to be pay(d) unto the said John A. Ellis his heirs & assigns
the above mentioned sum of one hundred & twenty three dollars & twenty four
cents on the day & time mentioned & appointed for pay thereof the said same
promissory note mentioned with lawful interest for the same according to the
Tenor of said note then and from thencefourth as well this presents indicates &
the right to the property thereby con’d. as said promissory note shall cease
determine & be void to all intents & porposses. In testamony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand & seal this day & year above written.
George Lewis (“x”
– his mark)
In presents of
W. B. Buckhonnon
E. Dodson, J.P.
Recorded
Oct 29, 1823
W. Hardin, Clk
Transcribed 8 August 2007by Bob & Linda
Ellis, Duluth, GA, GA Archives, Dr. 9, P. 33, Henry County, GA Deed Bk A, P. 363
Date of Indenture: 5 October 1860
Micajah Jones of Newton County, Georgia
purchased 140 acres of land in Newton County for $1,800.00 from William Green Jones of
Henry County.
Legal Description: North half of Lot 68 … 12th District of Newton County,
totaling 101 ¼ acres and 40 acres of Lot 92 … 12th District of Newton County …
bounded as follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner and running north 90
rods to the Decatur Road, then north along said road 70 rods to a rock corner,
then west 511/2 rods to the Atlanta Road, then east along said road to its
intersection with the Decatur Road, then north 60 feet, then east 100 feet,
south 60 feet to the original line, then east to the beginning.
Witnesses:
William R. S. Head
Willis R. Head
Date of Recording: 26 December
1860 (1861?)
Transcription by Mildred Kimbell Poe, Henry County, Georgia, Deed Record Book P
pp. 170-171, retyped 22 Jan 2008 by Kathy Porter
Lot #140, 2nd District
Written: September 1, 1856
Recorded: October 2, 1856
State of Georgia, Butts County
This indenture made the first day of September
in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty six between George
R. Lewis of the county of Butts and State of Georgia of the one part and Alfred
Bankston of the county of Butts and State of Georgia of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said George R. Lewis for and in consideration of the sum of
four hundred and twenty five dollars in hand paid at and before the sealing and
deliver of these presents the receipt whereof whereby acknowledged hath granted
bargained sold and conveyed and by these presents do grant bargain sale and
convey unto the said Alfred Bankston his heirs and assigns all that tract or
parcel of land the south half of lot of land number one hundred and forty in the
second district of originally Henry, now Butts county containing one hundred and
one and a fourth acres, more or less to have and to hold said tract or parcel of
land unto him the said Alfred Bankston his heirs and assigns together with all
and singular the rights ________ revisions rents profits and appurtenances
thereof to the land in any manner belonging to him and their own proper use.
Benefits and behoof for use in fee simple and the said George R. Lewis his heirs
executor and administrator the said bargained and described land unto the said
Alfred Bankston his heirs executors and administrators and assigns will warrant
and for ever defend the right and the title thereof against them selves and
against the claim of all and any other person or persons whomsoever in witness
where of the said George R. Lewis hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day
and year above written.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of George R.
Lewis SEAL
John M. McCord
J. R. McCord, J.P.
Recorded October 2nd, 1856
W. R. Bankston, Clk.
Transcribed August 8, 2006 by Don Bankston from Book
G – Page 320
Georgia, Henry County
This indenture made this the thirteenth day of May
eighteen hundred forty two between Duncan Mc Vicker of the before said state and
county of the one part and Abednago Ogletree of the said state and county of the
other part Witnesseth that for and in consideration of two hundred dollars to me
in hand paid by Abednago Ogletree on or before the signing sealing and
delivering of the same the receipt whereby acknowledged have bargained sold and
conveyed unto the said Ogletree all that parcel of land it being fifty acres
being part of lot number one hundred & eighty in the south west corner of said
lot it being in the second district of Henry county together with with all and
singular the rights and appurtenances thereunto the said A. Ogletree his heirs
and assigns forever in fee simple and I the said Duncan Mc Vicker do bind my
self my heirs and assigns to warrant and defend the before described premises
unto the said Abednago Ogletree his heirs and assigns forever against myself my
heirs and all other person or persons whatsoever
Duncan McVicker
in
witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date above
written in presence of
Martha L. Garrett
John Kimbrell J.P.
Recorded
the 21st day of June 1842 John Goodwin Clk.
Transcribed by Bob & Linda
Ellis, Henry Co. Deed Book J page 590, GA. Archives Drawer 9 box 38
1st District, Henry County, GA
Written: November 29 1822
I, Benj. Mill, for the County of Liberty, have
this day fully authorized Mr. John Moore of the County of Newton to take out the
grant and said Moore is fully at liberty ____ person of the ____ of land lying in
Henry County, 1st District, 125 acres ____ one Jake/John (?)Mill in the last
Land Lottery.
Given my hand and seal
Isaac Moore Benj/Beny Mill ____ myself
and ____ James Turner, Monroe County, the above tract.
Benj. M ___
Witness - Isaac Moore, November 29, 1822
Contributed by Don Bankston
Note: This very old document has
been put together from small fragments and many pieces are missing. Very little
information contained. I thought perhaps the few names mentioned and the date of
1822 might help document a person for the time period.
Georgia, Spalding Country
This indenture made and entered into this the
sixth day of December Eighteen Hundred & Fifty Two between Abednego Ogletree of
the one part and Henry P. Smith of the other part both of the said State
Abendnego Ogletree of Spalding and the said Smith of Henry County aforesaid
Witnesseth that the said Ogletree for & in conseion of the sum of seven hundred
& fifty dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged
hath this day bargained and sold & do by these presents sell & convey unto the
said Henry P. Smith his heirs & assigns all that tract or parcel of land lying &
being in the county aforesaid known & distinguished as being the west half of
lot number fifty eight in the second district originally Henry county now
Spalding county containing one hundred one & a fourth acres more or less to have
& to hold the said premises together with all & singular the members &
appurtenances thereof or in any wise belonging forever in fee simple & I the
said Ogletree for myself my heirs & assigns will warrant & forever defend the
right & title of the above named premises unto the said Henry P. Smith his heirs
& assigns free from all claim or claims whatsoever in witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day & year
Abednago (X)
Ogletree
William P. Smith
Above written in presence of
Isaac Weldon J.P.
Recorded Febuary 9th 1853
Henry B. Holliday, clk.
Transcribed by Bob & Linda Ellis, Spalding
Co. Ga. Deed book A page 215, Ga. Archives Drawer 162 box 67
Henry County, Georgia
1823-Jan. 24 C & D
466 Edwin Rogers sold to Greenberry Allen Henry Co Ga
1823-Feb. 12 C & D 302
John Rogers & Delilah sold to Elijah Mattas Sr Henry Co Ga
1824-Jan-6 A-473
Drewery from John F. Boykin
1824-Feb-14 A-478 John from Henry J. Wiltram
1824-Aug-13 B-419 Drewry from James Rogers
1827-Feb. 20 B-232 Elisha bought
from Avy B. Barnett Henry Co Ga
1827-Feb. 28 B-233 Elisha bought from Jesse
Johnson Henry Co Ga
1830-Jan. 2 F.21 Edwin B. Rogers to Daniel Mercer Henry
Co Ga.
1830 Census 220 Henry Co Ga (Upson according to Chandler Everson)
males 0/5 1 females 0/5 1
5/10 1 10/15 4
20/30 1 40/50 1
50/60 1
3
boys 5 girls 8 children
James 201; William Ragland 208; Edwin G 210; Drury
217; John 217; Elisha 220; John L 223; Balaam W 236; (Note-Drewry is missing)
1830- Apr. 16 Henry Co. Ga. WILL OF JOHN ROGERS written Bk A pg 25; Lived
Northampton 1759-1772, Chatham Co NC 1772-1814,Jasper Co Ga. 1814..Henry Co Ga.
a 1822-1836..Planter, innkeeper and land speculator. Central Ga. Gen Soc.
Quarterly Vol 3 number 4 page 86 (wife Delilah in earlier deeds)
1831-Aug.30
F-21- Edwin B. Rogers to Ransom Tuggle Henry Co Ga
1831-Dec.22 F-16 Edwin B.
Rogers to Elisha Johnson Henry Co Ga
1832-Mar. 3 G-137 Elisha Rogers to
Nathan Nall-(see 1834) Henry Co Ga.
1833-Jan. 16 F-290 Thomas J. Rogers from
James C Stell Henry Co Ga
1834-Feb.4 F-495 Thomas J. Rogers Adm. to Lemuel
Ragland Henry Co Ga
1834-Mar.3 G-368 Elisha Rogers to Nathan Nall (Last deed
for Elisha) Henry Co Ga.
1836-Jan. 8 H-396 John Rogers from James Bridges
Henry Co Ga.
1836-Jan. 13 H.396 Drury Rogers to John Rogers (Last deed for
Drury) Henry Co Ga
1837-Tax List - Elisha Rogers (Last mention of Elisha)
1837-Sep 10- Rebecca Rogers dtr of Elisha married Henry Co Ga; Elisha is
believed to have Fathered 9 sons 5 dtrs. two marriages.
1850 Morgan Co-
Richmond Charles and Wiley
1838-Feb.11 R-20 George Rogers to Moses
Hollingsworth Henry Co Ga.
1842-Mar 12 M-83 Enoch Rodgers from Elijah Attaway
Henry Co Ga.
1851-Nov. 4 N-8 William A. Rogers from Wm. Bechest Henry Co Ga.
1851-Nov. 22 N-9 William A Rogers to Daniel Nolley Henry Co Ga.
1852-Nov. 4
N-241 John Rogers from Samuel Green Henry Co Ga.
1852-Nov. 4 N-257 John
Rogers to George N. Welch Henry Co Ga.
1872-Nov.6 S-41 J.D. Rogers from Eli
Metts Henry Co Ga.
1875-Jan. 5 S-423 John S. Rogers from James M Green Est.
Henry Co Ga.
1875-Jan 6 S-297 John Rodgers to Crawford S B Green Henry Co Ga.
S-403 Manson B. Rogers Henry Co Ga.
1880-Nov.6 U-275 John Rodgers to Robert
J. Nail Henry Co Ga.
Submitted by
Ms. Gerry Hill, Albany, GA (Deeds of Henry from Wilbur W. Adcock, deceased, Tyler
TX, his widow said she gave his material to the local library)
Georgia, Wilks County
This indenture made this third day of August in the
year of our lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty; between Benj. Star of
the County of Wilks and State aforesaid of the one part and John G. Ogletree ,
Samuel Ogletree , Hope Ogletree, Thomas Ogletree, Pierce Ogletree, Absalom
Ogletree ,James, and the heirs of Francis H. Ogletree diseased all of the other
part ; Witnesseth that the said Benj. Starr for and in consideration of the sum
of two hundred and fifty-six dollars to him in hand paid by the above named
family of children at or before the signing of these presents, the receipt
hearof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold unto the above
named family of Ogletree’s their heirs and assigns. Eighty seven acres of land
situate in the fourth district of Henry now Fayette County it being apart of lot
No. one hundred and forty-seven in the fourth district of Henry now Fayette
County. To have and to hold the said Eighty-seven acres of said lot of land with
all and singular the members and appurtenances thereof whatsoever unto the above
named family of Ogletree’s their heirs and assigns to their own proper use
benefit and behoof forever in fee simple: and the said Benj, Starr for himself
his heirs and assigns the said bargained land and premises will forever warrant
and defend the right and title thereof from himself his heirs Executors and
administrators and from every other person or persons whatsoever unto the said
John G. Ogletree, Samuel, Hope, Thomas ,Pierce, Absolom, James and the heirs of
Francis H. Ogletree their executors &c.
Benj. Starr LS
In Witness hearof
the said Benj. Starr hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and
year first above written.
Burnett[?]
Daniel Lee J.P.
Recorded this
28th day of May 1831
John D. Stell Clerk
Transcribed By Bob & Linda
Ellis, from Fayette Co. Deed Book B Page 418, 1827-1833, Ga. Archives Drawer 93
Box 46
State of Georgia.
By His Excellency G. M. Troup Governor and Commander in Chief
of the Army and Navy of this State and of the Militia thereof.
To All To Whom
These Presents Shall Come, Greeting:
Know Ye, That in pursuance of an act of
the General Assembly, passed the 15th of May, 1821, for making distribution of
the land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians, and forming the
counties of Dooly, Houston, Fayette, and Henry, in this State, I HAVE GIVEN AND
GRANTED, and by these presents, in the name and behalf of this State, DO GIVE
AND GRANT, unto Green Bell of Burks District Burke County, his heirs and assigns
forever, all that Tract or Lot of Land, containing two hundred two and a half
acres, situate, lying, and being in the Twelfth district of Henry county, in the
said State, which said Tract or Lot of Land is known as distinguished in the
plat of said district by the Number Twenty having such shape, form, and marks,
as appear by a plat of the same hereunto annexed: To have and to hold the said
Tract or Lot of Land, together with all and singular the rights, members, and
appurtenances therof, whatsoever, unto the said Green Bell his heirs and
assigns; to his and their proper use, benefit and behoof forever in fee simple.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, this twenty third day
of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and Twenty five and of the
fiftieth year of American Independence.
Signed by His Excellency the
Governor, the 23 day of December 1825
G. M. Troup
E. Wood S. E. D.
Registered the Twenty third day of December 1825
Transcribed 12 Oct 2005
by TJ Malone, from Henry County, Georgia, Surveyor
General Book, Page 182, Georgia Land Lotteries, District 12, Land Lot #20
Note: This land lottery deed can be found in the LDS Library located in Salt
Lake City, UT. This same land will be later sold by my ancestor, James Farmer
(Thomas James Farmer, Sr.) in 1832, to James G. Christian. I am still looking
for the land deed that will show James Farmer purchasing this land.
State of Georgia
By His Excellency George M. Troup Governor and Commander in
Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and of the Militia thereof.
To All
To Whom These Presents Shall Come Greeting:
Know Ye, That in pursuance of an
act of the General Assembly. Passed the 15th of May, 1821, for making
distribution of the land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians, and
forming the counties of Dooly, Houston, Monroe, Fayette, and Henry, in this
State, I Have Given and Granted, and by these presents, in the name and behalf
of this State, Do Give And Grant, unto Nancy Cosby (Wid) of Wrights District
Columbia County her heirs and assigns forever, all that Tract or Lot of Land,
containing two hundred two and a half acres, situate, lying, and being in the
eighteenth district of Henry county, in the said State, which said Tract or lot
of Land is known and distinguished in the plan of said district by the Number
two having such shape, form, and marks, as appear by a plat of the same hereunto
annexed: To have and to hold the said Tract or Lot of Land, together with all
and singular the rights, members, and appurtenances thereof, whatsoever, unto
the said Nancy Cosby, her heirs and assigns; to her and their proper use,
benefit and behoof forever in fee simple.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal if the State, this Sixteenth --- day of December in the year of our Lord
eighteen hundred and twenty five and of the fiftieth year of
American
Independence.
Signed by His Excellency the Governor, the G. M. Troup
16th
day of December 1825
E. Wood S.E.D.
Registered the 16th day of December
1825
Transcribed 2008 by Bob & Linda Ellis, Duluth, GA, from GA Archives,
Drawer 285, Box 71, Henry County Land Grants 1821, Dist. 18 lot 2
State of Georgia
By
His Excellency Geo. M. Troup Govenor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy
of this State and of the Militia thereof.
To All To Whom These Presents Shall
Come Greetings
Know Ye, That in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly.
Passed the 15th of May, 1821, for making distribution of the land lately
acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians, and forming the counties of Dooly,
Houston, Monroe, Fayette, and Henry, in this State, I Have Given and Granted,
and by these presents, in the name and behalf of this State, Do Give and Grant,
unto Claiborne Ogletree’s orphans, of Bryan’s District Jasper County, their
Heirs and assigns forever, all that Tract or Lot of Land, containing two hundred
two and a half acres, situate, lying, and being in the Third district of Henry
county, in the said State, which said Tract or lot of Land is known and
distinguished in the plan of said district by the Number Forty eight having such
shape, form, and marks, as appear by a plat of the same hereunto annexed: To
have and to hold the said Tract or Lot of Land, together with all and singular
the rights, members, and appurtenances thereof, whatsoever, unto the said
Claiborn Ogletree’s orphans, their heirs and assigns; to them and their proper
use, benefit and behoof forever in fee simple.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State, this sixteenth day of December in the year of our
Lord eighteen hundred and twenty six and of the fifty first year of American
Independence.
Signed by His Excellency the Governor, the Geo. M. Troup
16th day of March 1826
Fr.(?) Jeter S.E.D.
Registered the Sixteenth
day of December 1826
Transcribed 21 June 2008 by Bob & Linda Ellis,
Duluth, GA, from GA Archives, Drawer 54, Box 30, Henry County Land Grants 1821,
p. 27
State of Georgia
By His Excellency John Clark Govenor and Commander in Chief
of the Army and Navy of this State and of the Militia thereof.
To All To Whom
These Presents Shall Come Greeting:
Know Ye, That in pursuance of an act of the
General Assembly. Passed the 15th of May, 1821, for making distribution of the
land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians, and forming the counties of
Dooly, Houston, Monroe, Fayette, and Henry, in this State, I Have Given and
Granted, and by these presents, in the name and behalf of this State, Do Give
And Grant, unto John A. Ogletree, of Freeman’s District Wilkes County, his heirs
and assigns forever, all that Tract or Lot of Land, containing two hundred two
and a half acres, situate, lying, and being in the Third district of Henry
county, in the said State, which said Tract or lot of Land is known and
distinguished in the plan of said district by the Number Twenty eight having
such shape, form, and marks, as appear by a plat of the same hereunto annexed:
To have and to hold the said Tract or Lot of Land, together with all and
singular the rights, members, and appurtenances thereof, whatsoever, unto the
said John A. Ogletree, his heirs and assigns; to his and their proper use,
benefit and behoof forever in fee simple.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal of the State, this Nineteenth day of December in the year of our Lord
eighteen hundred and twenty two and of the forty seventh year of American
Independence.
Signed by His Excellency the Governor, the John Clark
19th
day of December 1822
Jno. Burch S.E.D.
Registered the 19th day of
December 1822
Transcribed 21 June 2008 by Bob & Linda Ellis, Duluth, GA,
from GA Archives, Drawer 54, Box 30, Henry County Land Grants 1821, p. 71, Dist. 3
State of Georgia
By His Excellency G. M. Troup Govenor and Commander in Chief of the Army and
Navy of this State and of the Militia thereof.
To All To Whom These Presents
Shall Come Greeting:
Know Ye, That in pursuance of an act of the General
Assembly. Passed the 15th of May, 1821, for making distribution of the land
lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians, and forming the counties of
Dooly, Houston, Monroe, Fayette, and Henry, in this State, I Have Given and
Granted, and by these presents, in the name and behalf of this State, Do Give
And Grant, unto Benjamin S. Ogletree, of Nelson’s District Morgan County, his
heirs and assigns forever, all that Tract or Lot of Land, containing two hundred
two and a half acres, situate, lying, and being in the Fifth district of Henry
county, in the said State, which said Tract or lot of Land is known and
distinguished in the plan of said district by the Number One hundred and forty
four having such shape, form, and marks, as appear by a plat of the same
hereunto annexed: To have and to hold the said Tract or Lot of Land, together
with all and singular the rights, members, and appurtenances thereof,
whatsoever, unto the said Benjamin Ogletree, his heirs and assigns; to his and
their proper use, benefit and behoof forever in fee simple.
Given under my
hand and the Great Seal of the State, this Twentieth day of December in the year
of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty five and of the fiftieth year of
American Independence.
Signed by His Excellency the Governor, the 20th day of
December 1825
G. M. Troup
E. Wood S.E.D.
Registered the Twentieth day
of December 1825
Transcribed 21 June 2008 by Bob & Linda Ellis, Duluth,
GA from GA Archives, Drawer 54, Box 30, Henry County Land Grants 1821, p. 200,
Dist. 5-6
State of Georgia
By His Excellency Wilson
Lumpkin Governor and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of this State and
of the Militia thereof.
To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come Greetings
Know Ye, That in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly. Passed the 15th of
May, 1821, for making distribution of the land lately acquired of the Creek
Nation of Indians, and forming the counties of Dooly, Houston, Monroe, Fayette,
and Henry, in this State, I Have Given and Granted, and by these presents, in
the name and behalf of this State, Do Give And Grant, unto Nancy H. Ogletree,
orphan, of Nelson’s District Morgan County her Heirs and assigns forever, all
that Tract or Lot of Land, containing two hundred two and a half acres, situate,
lying, and being in the Third district of Henry county, in the said State, which
said Tract or lot of Land is known and distinguished in the plan of said
district by the Number Twenty two having such shape, form, and marks, as appear
by a plat of the same hereunto annexed: To have and to hold the said Tract or
Lot of Land, together with all and singular the rights, members, and
appurtenances thereof, whatsoever, unto the said Nancy H. Ogletree, her heirs
and assigns; to her and their proper use, benefit and behoof forever in fee
simple.
Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, this fifteenth
day of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty four and of the
fifty eighth year of American Independence.
Signed by His Excellency the
Governor, the Wilson Lumpkin
15th day of March 1834
L. D. Buckner S.E.D.
Registered the 15th day of March 1834
Transcribed 21 June 2008 by Bob &
Linda Ellis, Duluth, GA, from GA Archives, Drawer 54, Box 30, Henry County Land
Grants 1821, p. 245
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