THOMAS WRIGHT, Sheriff of Duplin County to BENJAMIN LANIER Deed December 1795
(Transcribed by Carolyn Shank)


Written: 1795

December __ 1795  THOMAS WRIGHT, Sheriff of Duplin County to BENJAMIN LANIER 
(county not given) for 135 pounds 640 acres. Beginning at the head of Rhodes' 
Swamp at a pine between the Dark pond and HENRY RHODES' swamp, to a pine 
Between the head of Miller's Branch and the Great Meadow. The County Court of 
New Hanover at October Term 1783 has awarded 2550 pounds to the exrs. Of 
WILLIAM DRY for judgment against the Exrs. Of JOHN ANCRUM. At February Term 
1795 it was adjudged that 1150.10.9 pounds plus cost was due from the 
Guardians of said ANCRUM'S heirs, owners of the said 640 acres purchased by 
Said LANIER at public auction 12 Dec. 1795. Witness: SAMUEL R. JOCELYN. Jan. 
Court 1796.






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