Samuel James Williams to Timothy Grady, Jr. Deed 25 July 1830
(Transcribed by Carolyn Shank)


Duplin County Deed Book 3B, pg 38

Indenture made the 25 Jul 1830 between Samuel James Williams of
Duplin County, NC of the first part for the sum of $1,000 to him
In hand paid by Timothy Grady, Jr. Of Duplin County of the second
Part, said Samuel James Williams do sell and convey unto the said
Timothy Grady, Jr. A certain parcel or tract of land lying and being
In Duplin County on the north side of North East River and west side
Of Jumping Run, beginning on the main run of the North East River
And runs north 68 poles to a poplar by the side of the Jumping Run
Swamp, then north 48 poles to a stake, thence south 76 poles west
179 poles to a post oak then north 5 east 253 poles to a stake and
3 old pine pointers, then north 78 east 24 poles to a red oak and
Post oak, then north 30 poles to a pine, then south 70 west 87 poles
To a persimmon and sweet gum in the Long Pond, the dividing corner
Between Samuel James Williams and his brother Mack Williams, then up
Their line south 8 west 100 poles to two pines, then south 48 poles
To a hickory, then south 8 east 133 poles to a small water oak at
The head of a ditch, then south 15 east 60 poles then south 25 east 
39 poles then south 60 east 9 poles to a black gum and two water
Oaks at the mouth of the ditch in the North East Swamp, then south
27 east 36 poles to a black gum on the main run of North East River,
Then down the run of the said river to the beginning and containing
250 acres, being all the lands which fell to me, the said Samuel
James Williams, by deed from his father Charles Williams, now deceased,
Together with all the priviledges, appurtenances, etc. Unto belonging.

                                        Samuel J. Williams {Seal}

Witnesses: John T. Bryan, H. Bowden
Registerd August Term of Court, 1830






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