Absolom Langston To William Wilkins Deed 20 December 1783
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)

Deed Book 1 A Page 91 & 92

Absolom Langston To William Wilkins

Deed for 160 acres lands

	This indenture made the twentieth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand 
seven hundred and eighty three between Absolom Langston of the State of North Carolina and 
County of Duplin of the one part, and William Wilkins of the same State and County aforesaid of 
the other part.  Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of forty pounds specie 
money to me Absolom Langston in hand paid by William Wilkins before the ensealing and delivery 
of these presents, the receipt thereof I acknowledge myself to be satisfied and paid every part 
& parcel thereof, therefore have given granted bargained sold & conveyed and by these presents 
do fully and freely absolutely aline convey and confirm unto William Wilkins his heirs executors 
administrators and assigns forever, one certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in 
the County of Duplin and on a branch of Buck Marsh called Cabbin Branch.  Begining at a pine 
and runs So. 25 Wt. to a pine, thence So. 65 Et. 254 pole to a pine.  Thence No. 25 Et. to a 
pine, thence up the meanders of the branch to the begining, containing one hundred & sixty 
be the same more or less.  To have and to haold he said William Wilkins his heirs executors 
& assigns, together with all the advantages woods ways water courses and as for my part the 
aforesaid Absolom Langston my heirs executors administrators and assigns doth hereby 
covnant promise and ingage to the said William Wilkins his heirs and assigns, that they shall 
peacibly and quietly hold occupy and enjoy the aforesaid land & premises with all the 
appertenances and priviledges to the said belonging free and clear of all incumbrances 
whatsoever and as for me the aforesaid Absolom Langston my heirs executors administrators 
and assigns, will forever warrant and defend the aforesaid land and premises as aforesaid Wm. 
Wilkins his heirs executors administrators and assigns against the lawful claim of any person 
whatsoever.  In witness whereof I have herento set my hand and fixed by seal this day and date 
first written.
				Absolom Langston

Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us
				Lewis Hines
				Elizabeth Keuk

State of No. Carolina, Duplin County, October Court 1784.
Then was the within deed proved in open Court by the oath of Wm. Hines and ordered 
to be registered.
	Test			W. Dickson, C. C.





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