The following information relates to the Nov. 10, 1784
deed for 250 acres of land issued by North Carolina to
Arthur Mathews that can be found today recorded in
Duplin County Deedbook B; at page 64.
Warrant #495 credited to Wm. Mathis for 250 acres in
Duplin County, dated June 26, 1779.
Sept. 10, 1782 survey (and survey papers) re: 250
acres surveyed for Arthur Mathews (Heir at Law to Wm.
Mathews Dec'd.)
Another part of these survey papers, showing that
the chain bearers on this 250 acre survey were Jacob
Mathews and Charles Merrit.
Land grant file folder showing land grant # 629 was
issued to Arthur Mathews on Nov. 10, 1784 based on
Entry #495.