Arthur Mathews To Reuben Ezzell Deed 16 February 1784

Arthur Mathews To Reuben Ezzell Deed 16 February 1784

(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn) Deed Book 1 A Page 38 & 39 Arthur Mathews To Reuben Ezzell Deed of 125 acres of lands This indenture made this sixteenth day of February in the eigth year of American Independence, and in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and eighty four, between Arthur Mathews of the State of North Carolina and County of Duplin of the one part and Reuben Ezzell of the same place of the other part, witnesseth that the said Arthur Mathews for diverse good causes & considerations him thereunto moving, but more especially for the valuable consideration of the sum of seven pounds one shillings specie to him in hand well and truly paid or secured to be paid by Reuben Ezzell aforesaid before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath by these presents granted bargained sold assigned & set over to the said Reuben Ezzell aforesaid, one certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in Duplin County aforesaid on the east side of Stewarts Creek and on the north side of Millers Mill Swamp, being of a survey of two hundred and fifty acres. Beginning at a pine by the swamp, the fourth and last corner of said survey, thence along said line North 200 poles to a pine the 3rd corner of said survey, thence along another line of said survey being the back line West 100 poles to a pine in a pond, thence a new line South 200 poles to a stake by the swamp, thence up the swamp to the begining, containing in the whole one hundred and twenty five acres, be the same more or less. To have and to hold the aforesaid land and premises with all the appurtencances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining to him the said Reuben Ezzell his heirs and assigns forever, free from all former gifrs, grants, mortgages, intails, wills, executions, extents or troubles wharever committed or done by him the said Arthur Mathews or any other person or persons whatever by from or under him & the said Reuben Ezzell the aforesaid land and premises with all the appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appurtaining shall and may have hold use occupy enjoy and possess as his own free and lawful inheritance, and the said Arthur Mathews his heirs and assigns as also from and against the just and lawful claim of all and every other person or persons whatsoever, who may hereafter lay any lawful claim to the same. In witness whereof the said Arthur Mathews hath hereunto set his hand & seal the date above written. Arthur Mathews Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us Autsin Beesley William Bush State of North Carolina, Duplin County, July Court 1784. There was the within deed acknowledged in Open Court and ordered to be registered. Test W. Dickson, C. C.

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