Lewis Barnes Deed 10 November 1784
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)

Deed Book B page 21

Lewis Barnes two hundred acres of land in Duplin County East Side the So. East River 
on both sides the road and Burncoat Swamp.  Begining at a stake in the Swamp Anthony 
Joneses corner.  Thence his line across the road So. 25 Et. 160 poles to a Black Jack 
his corner.  Thence his other line So. 65 Wt. 54 poles to a pine.  Thence along Saml. 
Jones line So. 25 Et. 80 poles to a pine.  ThenceNo. 65 Et. 140. poles to a pine.  Thence 
crossing the road No. 25 Wt. 320 poles to a pine.  Over Burncoat Swamp.  Thence So. 
65 along Adams's line 84 poles to a pine on the edge of Cowhole Branch.  Thence down 
said branch four poles to a pine of Geo. Smiths line thence his line So. 45 Wt. Down 
Cowhole Branch to the Mouth and up Burncoat Swamp with Anthony Jones's line to the 
begining.

Dated Nov. 10th 1784






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