James Sullivan to Henry Sullivan 323 acres-- 1845

James Sullivan to Henry Sullivan 323 acres-- 1845

(Transcribed by David Dunn)


James Sullivan to Henry Sullivan 323 acres

State of North Carolina Duplin County

This indenture made this 23rd day of January in the year of our Lord, 1845 between James 
Sullivan of the county and state aforesaid and his son Henry Sullivan of the same county 
and sate of the other part witnesses that for in and consideration of the natural love and 
affection that I have and bear unto my son Henry Sullivan and for the further consideration 
of the sum of ten dollars to the said James Sullivan in hand paid at or before the sealing 
and delivery of these presents first reserving unto myself the privilege of a certain tract of 
land which I will hereafter describe for and during the term of my natural life the receipt 
whereof is acknowledged thereof to be therewith fully satisfied contented paid have given, 
granted, sold by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, align, convey unto Henry 
Sullivan the following tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being in the county and 
state aforesaid and on the east side of the road leading from Kennansville to White Hall 
beginning at a Black Gum by the side of the road and runs S.E. 121 poles to a pine and 
Light Wood Tree down near the road then along the road S.SE 55 poles to a stake at 
Brock’s path then along said path nearly S.to E. 103 poles to a black jack stump in said 
path then N. 253 E.47 poles to a stake then E.79 poles along Sodd’s Branch to a pine 
tree then N. 43 W. 128 Poles to a Black Jack then N.50 E.156 Poles to a Poplar on the 
run of Sodd’s Branch then N. 70 W.220 poles to a stake by the road then along the road 
to the beginning containing 323 acres to have and to hold the afore bargained land and 
premises free and clear of all manner of encumbrance or encumbrances  what so ever 
with what profits, privileges, demands or advantages what so ever to him the said Henry 
Sullivan His heirs, Exec. Admin. Or assigns forever only as before reserved and the 
James Sullivan doth for his part bind himself and his heirs, exec., Admin., to warrant, 
secure and forever defend the before bargained land and premises free and clear of from 
the just and lawful claim or demands of all and every other person claming any right or 
interest of the same or any part or parcel there of.  In witness where of the said James 
Sullivan have hereunto set his hand and seal the day first written.

                                                 James Sullivan (seal)

Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
Dickson Sullivan
A. B. Branch



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