Adam Runchey Deed 21 September 1785
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)

Deed Book B Page 118

Adam Runchey one hundred acres of land in Duplin County on the 
No. side of Maxwell Swamp and both sides of Elder branch or creek.  
Begining at an elm & maple at the run of Maxwell Creek.  Thence 
along Thalleys line No. 35 Wt. 92 poles to a stake.  Thence the 
course of his own line (and supposed to be on it) No. 48 East 100 
poles to a water oak in Elder Swamp.  Thence the course continued 
44 poles to a white oak.  Thence his other line So. 62 Et. 20 poles 
to a pine.  Thence as his line of a survey patened by Timothy Murphy 
So. 50 Et. 80 poles to a bunch of red oaks his corner.  Thence his 
other line Crossing Elder Swamp So. 40 Wt. to the Maxwell Creek 
and up the same as it meanders to the begining.

Dated the 21st of September 1785




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