Peter Morris To Theophilus Swinson Deed 4 May 1789
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)
Deed Book E Page 306, 307, & 308
Peter Morris To Theophilus Swinson
Deed 100 acres
This Indenture this fourth day of May in the year of our Lord Christ on thousand
seven hundred and Eighty nine. Between Peter Morris Cooper of North Carolina and County
of Duplin of the one part and Theophilus Swinson planter of the other part. Witnesseth
that he the said Peter Morris for Diverse good causes and considerations him thereunto
moving, but more especially for the consideration of the sum of sixty five pounds Lawfull
money of this State to him in hand well and Truly paid by Theophilus Swinson afoarsaid
before the Ensealing and Delivery of these presents The receipt whereof he the said Peter
Morris doth hereby acknowledge himself to be therewith fully satisfied contented and paid
and of every part and parcel thereof doth hereby acquit and forever Discharge the said
Theophilus Swinson his heirs and assigns forever and by these presents given granted bargained
and sold and forever confirmed to the said Theophilus Swinson aforesaid a certain Tract or
parcel of Land situate lying and being in the state and County aforesaid on the East side
of Maxfield swamp & on both side of Elder swamp. Begining at a small red oake and Runing
Et. 120 poles to a sweet gum and water oake at the Run of the swamp on Patrick Powels line
thence along his line No. 114 poles to a pine on the line of an old survey near said Powels
corner thence said old line No. 82 WT. 16 pole to a stake thence to the begining containing
in the whole one hundred acres be the same more or less being the contents of a Paten granted
to Robert Dickson Esquire the 16th ofr December in the year 1769. To have and to hold to him
the said Theophilus Swinson his heirs and assigns forever the above bargained Land and premises
with all and singular the previledges and advantages thereunto belonging or in any wise
appurtaining of every nature and kind whatsoever free and clear from all sett Hindrances and
Molstations of him the said Peter Morris his heirs or assigns as also from and against the
just and Lawfull claim or any other person or persons who may hereafter Lay any Lawfull Claim
to the same free and clear of former gifts grants Judgements Intails Dowers Jointers or any
other Incumbrances given or granted by me as also free from all other Incumbrances whatsoever
Except the Quiet Rents now due or hereafter may become due on the said Hundred acres of Land
and the said Theophilus Swinson the above Bargained Land and premises shall and may have hold
occupy enjoy and possess as his own free and Lawfull Inheritance and have full power and
authority to sell and convey the same away as he shall think proper. In witness whereof he
the said Peter Morris hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
signed sealed & Delivered
in presence of Peter Morris
William Bush
William Noble
State of No. Carolina Duplin County July Term 1791
Then was the within Deed proved in open Court by the oath of William Bush and ordered to be
Registered. Test W. Dickson C. C.
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