Thomas Evans To Jacob Wells Deed 2 January 1790
(Transcribed by Joan S Dunn)
Deed Book E Page 150, 151, & 152
Thomas Evans To Jacob Wells
Deed 100 acres
This Indenture made the second Day of January & in the year of our Lord Christ one
thousand seven hundred and ninety and In the thirteenth year of American Independence Between
Thomas Evans of the County of Duplin planter on the one part & Jacob Wels of the same place
Planter on the other part. Witnesseth that the said Thomas Evans for and in diverse good
causes and considerations himself thereunto Movint & consenting but more Expecially for the
valuable consideration of the sum of Eighty pounds to him in hand paid or secured to be paid
before the Ensealing Hereof the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge By Jacob Wels aofresaid
that by these presents given granted Bargained sold and Delivered unto the said Jacob Wels
his heirs Executors administrators & assigns forever and Messuage tract or parcel of Land
situate lying and being in the County and State aforeaid West side of the No. East River and
on the Lower side of Island Creek swamp butted and Bounded as follows begining at a young
white oak by a Branch a little above the mouth or fork of said Branch supposed to be at Mary
Cooks Line thereon or near to her Line So. 50 Wt. 140 poles to Pine thence So. 40 Et. 115
poles to a pine thence No. 50 Et. 140 poles to a Pine thence No. 40 Wt. up by the side of
Island Creek swamp 115 poles to the Beging containing one hundred acres be the same more or
less To have and to hold the said Demised Land and premises with all the appertainances to the
same belonging to him the said Jacob Wels his Heirs and assigns to have hold use occupy and
Enjoy and possess as his own free & Lawfull Inheritance it being the contence of apatent granted
to the said Thomas Evans bearing date the first day of July 1779 & Registerd in this Registers
office in Book Letter E page 31st and as for me the said Thomas Evans my Heirs & assigns shall
and will forever warrant & Defend the said Demised Land and premises to him the said Jacob Wells
his heirs Executors admns. and assigns free and clear from all manner or former gifts grants
bargains leases mortgage will Intails Jointers Dowers judgements Executions Extents of Troubles
of Lawsuits or Incumberances whatever as also from and against the just and Lawfull claim of or
claims of any other person or persons that may hereafter Lay any Lawfull claim or claim to the
same in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal Date above written
signed sealed and Delivered
In the Presence of Thomas Evans
Martin Wells
John Evers
Emanuel Bowser
State of No. Carolina Duplin County April Term 1791
Then was the within Deed proved In open Court by the oath of John Evers and ordered to be Registered.
Test W. Dickson C. C.
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