Samuel Smith To Benjamin Johnston Deed 13 May 1791
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)


Deed Book E Page 377

Samuel Smith To Benjamin Johnston

Bill of Sale

	Know all men by these presents that I Samuel Smith of the County of Duplin and State of North Carolina 
have granted, Bargained and sold and do by these presents give, Grant, bargain and sell unto Benjamin Johnston 
of the County and State aforesaid a certain negroe woman named Benenah for and in Consideration of the sum of 
sixty pounds to me in hand paid the Receipt whereof of which I do hereby acknowledge which said negroe woman 
Benenah I do promise to warrant and forever Defend to the said Benjamin Johnston his heirs Executors against 
the Lawfull Claim of any person or persons whatsoever.  Provided never the less and it is the Intention of the 
above bargain and sale that if the above bounded Samuel Smith shall will and truly pay unto the above Benjamin 
Johnston his heirs or assigns at or before the first day of December next the full and Just sum of sixty pounds 
specie then the above bargain and sale to be voided and of none effect, otherwise to remain in full force and 
virtue in Law given under my hand and seal this thirteenth day of May 1791.

Signed Sealed and Delivered
In presence of						Sameul Smith

George Morisey
Kenan Love

State of No. Carolina
Duplin County					October Term 1791

	Then was the within Bill of Sale proved in open Court by the oath of George Morisey and ordered to be 
Registered.		Test. W. Dickson, C. C.







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