Abraham Newkirk Deed 16 November 1790
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)


Deed Book B Page 225 & 226

No. 1237

Granted to Abraham Newkirk two hundred acres of land in Duplin County Et. side of the No. East
River lying on the drains of Back Swamp and including a small improvement made by Samuel Marsh-
burn. Begining at a pine No. Et. side of Pocoson branch opposite to the lower end of Blue Pocoson 
about 80 yards from said Pocoson runing thence So. 30 Wt. 180 poles to a stake between two pines.  
Thence North 60 Wt. crossing pocoson Branch 180 poles to a pine near the head of Hog Pocoson.  
Thence No. 30 Et. 180 poles to a pine near the head of Blue Pocoson.  Thence to the begining.

Dated November the 16th 1790			Alex. Martin
						James Dickson, reg.




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