Robert Merrit Deed 11 July 1788
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)

Deed Book B Page 180

No. 1131

Robert Merrit two hundred acres of land in Duplin County on both sides of Rockfish Creek.  
Begining at a pine David Davis's corner South side the swamp by a branch.  Thence his 
line crossing the branch North 50 Et. 80 poles to a water oak & gum his corner by the 
swamp.  Thence crossing the swamp North 50 Et. 80 poles to a sowerwood by John 
Wilsons corner.  Thence to and with Wilsons ine North 60 Wt. 140 poles (Continued on 
page 181) to a water oak by the creek. Thence crossing the creek South 35 West along 
Merestathis line 118 poles to a pine his corner.  Thence his other line North 55 Wt. 82 
poles to a pine by the pocoson.  Thenc South 40 Et. 142 poles to a pine on Joseph 
Wiliams's line.  Thence his line to the first station.

Dated the 11th day of July 1788






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