James Taylor To Absolom Langston Deed 3 October 1782
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)

Deed Book 1 A Page 90 & 91

James Taylor To Absolom Langston

Deed for 160 acres lands

	This indenture made third day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven 
hundred and eighty two between James Taylor of the State of North Carolina & County of Duplin 
of the one part, and Absolom Langston of the State aforesad and County of Wayne of the other 
part, Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of thirty pounds specie to me James 
Taylor in hand paid by Absolom Langston before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, 
the receipt whereof I acknowledge myself to be satisfied and paid every part and parcel thereof,
therefore hath given granted bargained sold and conveyed and by these presents due fully & 
freely absolutely aline convey and confirm unto Absolom Langston his heirs executors 
administrators and assigns forever, one certain tract of 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 No. 25 Wt. to a pine, thence So. 65 Et. 252 pole to a pine, thence No. 25 
Et. to a pine, thence up the meanders of the branch to the begining, containing one hundred 
and sixty, be the same more or less.  To have and to hold to the saide Absolom Langston his 
heirs executors and assigns, together with all the advantages woods ways water or water courses 
and as for my part the aforesaid James Taylor my heirs executors administrators & assigns doth 
hereby covenant promise and engage unto the said Absolom Langston his heirs and assigns that 
they shall peacelby and quietly hold use occupy and enjoy the aforesaid land, and premises 
with all the appertenances and priviledges to the same belonging, free and clear of all 
incumbrances whatsever, and as for me the aforesaid James Taylor my heirs execuors 
administrators and assigns will forever warrant and defend the aforesaid land and premises 
as aforesaid Absolom Langston his heirs executors administrators & assigns against the lawful 
claims of any persons whatsoever.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my 
seal the day & date first written.
				James Taylor

Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us
				Isaac Hines
				Lewis Hines
				Thomas Johnson

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






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