Elisha Jernagan To Jesse Jernagan Deed April 1791
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)
Deed Book E Page 247
Elisha Jernagan To Jesse Jernagan
Bill of Sale for Negro woman Nancy
State of No. Carolina
Know all men by these presents that I Elisha Jernagan of the County of Duplin have in Public
dealing bargained and sold unto Jesse Jernagan of the County of Sampson a Negroe wench named
Nancy. Now about sixteen years of age for the consideration of one Hundred & Twenty pounds
current money which I hereby acknowledge I have recd. and do thereof acquit and discharge the
said Jesse Jerngaan his Heirs, Executors & administrators forever by these presents and I do
hereby promise and engage to and with the said Jesse Jernagan his Heirs or to warrant and
defend the property of the said negroe wench Nancy to him the said Jesse Jernagan his heirs
and assigns forever from and against the just and Lawful Claime and demand of all and every
other person or persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal
the ----- day of April Anno Domini 1791.
signed sealed & delivered
in presence of Elisha Jernagan
Jno. Barfield
State of No. Carolina Duplin County April Term 1791
Then was the within bill of sale acknowledged in open Court and ordered to be Registd.
Test W. Dickson C. C.
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