Michael Glisson Deed 20 December 1791
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)

Deed Book B Page 203

No. 1264

Michael Glisson four hundred acres of land in Duplin County on both sides of the North 
East branch of Cape Fear River joining the lower end of Samuel Johnstons Esqr. three 
thousand acre survey.  Begining at a stake by the swamp side the place where formerly 
stood a hickory the first station of Durham Leighs 200 acre survey that was patened by 
George Smith.  Thence up the swamp No. 32 Wt. 22 poles to a Hickory by James 
Mathew's line.  Thence across the river swamp So. 60 Wt. 140 poles to a pine about 
twenty poles West of the Alligater Slide.  Thence So. 30 Et. 48 poles to a pine sapling.  
Thence So. 25 Wt. touching upon Samuel Johnstons three thousand acre survey 134 
poles to a stake at Hosepen Branch.  Thence  down said branch North 60 Et. 80 poles to 
a pine & maple.  Thence South 30 Et. 124 poles to a black jack.  Thence South 160 poles 
to a persimon by Sandy run.  Thence onto the river swamp No. 60 Et. 136 poles to an 
ashe East side the River run.  Thence No. 10 Et. about 130 poles along Solomon Carters 
line to an old apple tree in a field.  Thence North 30 West 130 poles to a gum.  Thence 
Man Carters line No. 76 Et. 24 poles to a pine.  Thence Durham Leighs old line North 20 
West 160 poles to the first station.

Dated December the 20th 1791






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