John James Deed 21 September 1785
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)

Deed Book B Page 113

John James two hundred and eight four acres of land in Duplin County 
No. side of Phaiezes creek a branch of Rockfish.  Begiing at a gum 
in the swamp edge.  Thence to and with Jacob newtons old line No. 
140 pole to a pine.  Thence Newtons other line So. 60 Et. 60 pole to 
a stake by a red oak stump.  Thence his other line No. 30 Et. 88 
poles to a pine his corner.  Thence on or nigh the open line No. 20 
Wt. 140 poles to a pine thence by the edge of a bay No. 50 Et. 150 
poles to a pine by a branch, thence down said branch So. 30 Et. 50 
pole to a pine.  Thence So. 10 West 94 pole to a pine on Walkers 
line.  Thence his line So. 30 Wt. 26 pole to a pine thence his other line 
So. 5 Et. 156 pole to a stake on Aldermans line thence his line No. 80 
Wt. 36 poles to a pine his corner thence his other line So. 20 Wt. 82 
pole to a maple on the swamo edge, then the same course through 
the swamp 40 pole to a stake thence up the South edge the swamp 
until a point due North strikes the begining.  Thence to the first 
station.

Dated the 21st day of September 1785






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