Bedford County TN Geneaolgy & History

"Tennessee Trails" through Bedford County
SELECTED DEEDS From a book I found at Shelbyville Library - I randomly copied some of the pages BOOK C
Page 454 - Tennessee Grant to James Smith, 15 acres. No. 2132. For Military Service of Burrell Smith to North Carolina, Warrant No. 1013, dated 26 May 1784 and entered 19 Apr 1809 by No. 1393, land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Alexanders Creek. James Smith, assignee of Burrell Smith. Land borders John Kockrell's land. Surveyed 21 Apr 1809 by James Smith, D.S. Reg: -- Jan 1812.
Page 456 - Tennessee Grant to James Smith, 50 acres. No. 2133. Warrant No. 741, dated 1 May 1805, issued to George D. Blackamore and entered 19 Apr 1809 by No. 1394. Granted to James Smith, assignee of George D. Blackamore, land in Bedford Co., TN, on south side of Duck River, on the headwaters of Rock Creek. Borders lands of William Donelson, William Nash, Michael Gleaves, John Overton and M. Gleaves. Surveyed 25 Apr 1809 by James Smith, D.S. Reg: 30 Jan 1811. Also, Tennessee Grant, No. 2134 for 54 acres. For Military Service of Burrell Smith to North Carolina, Warrant No. 1013, dated 26 May 1784 and entered 19 Apr 1909 by No. 392. Granted to James Smith, assignee of Burrell Smith, land in Bedford Co., TN, on the east drain of West Fork of Rock Creek. Borders Francis Nash. Surveyed 30 May 1809 by James Smith, D.S. Reg: 18 Jan 1812.
Page 459 - Tennessee Grant to James Smith, 50 acres. No. 2135. Certificate No. 181, dated 18 Feb 1809, obtained by Daniel Smith and entered 30 Aug 1809 by No. 1725. Granted to James Smith, assignee of Daniel Smith, land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Rock Creek, a branch of Duck River. Borders William Black, Fishing Ford, Rogers on north side of the Elk Ridge. Surveyed 15 Sep 1809 by James Smith, D.S. Reg: 18 Jan 1812.
Page 460 - Tennessee Grant to Elisha Hunter, 16 acres. No. 2144. Certificate No. 18?, dated 18 Feb 1809, obtained by Daniel Smith and entered 30 Aug 1809 by No. 572. Granted to Elisha Hunter, assignee of Daniel Smith, land in Maury Co., TN, on waters of Globe Creek. Borders George Mitchell, William Loftin, and William Nash. Surveyed 15 Sep 1809 by James Smith, D.S. Reg: 18 Jan 1812.
Page 462 - Tennessee Grant to John Wilkins, 120 acres. No. 2140. Certificate No. 18?, dated 18 Feb 1809, obtained by Daniel Smith and entered 30 Aug 1809 by No. 1728. Granted to John Wilkins, assignee of Daniel Smith, land in Maury Co., TN, on the headdrain of Globe Creek. Borders William Nash, William T. Lewis, and George Mitchell. Surveyed 15 Sep 1809 by James Smith, D.S. Reg: 26 Jan 1812.
Page 463 - Tennessee Grant to Robert Allison, 30 acres. No. 2454. Certificate No. 306, dated 21 Aug 1809, obtained by Benjamin McCullock and entered 29 Aug 1809 by No. 1719. Granted to Robert Allison, assignee of Benjamin McCullock, land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Clems Creek. Surveyed 28 Sep 1809 by George Tilman, D.S. Reg: 20 Jan 1812.
Page 465 - North Carolina Grant to Martin Phifer, 2373 acres. No. 38. In Bedford Co., TN, on north side of Duck River, including the mouth of Hurricane Creek. Surveyed 25 Jun 1810. Reg: 20 Jan 1812.
Page 466 - North Carolina Grant to Martin Phifer, 5000 acres. No. 2391. Also No. 104. Land in Bedford Co., TN, north side of Duck River, on waters of Falling Creek. Borders Caleb Phi.. Surveyed 27 Jun 1810. Reg: 26 Jan 1812.
Page 481 - Moses Yell to Joseph Kenady, 75 acres. 1 Jan 1811. Moses Yell of Bedford Co., TN sold Joseph Kennady of Bedford Co TN, land in Bedford Co., TN, it being a part of a 750 acre of a 5000 acre of Andrew Jackson and now conveyed to him by Robert _utton and Rachel his wife. Borders lands of Rachel and Patsy Thompson Hays. Wit: James Jenkins, Samuel Phillips and James Yell. Reg: 11 M-- 1812.
Page 502 - Tennessee Grant to James Gage, 300 acres. No. 2437. Certificate No. 438, dated 2 Aug 1810, obtained by John McIver and William P. Anderson and entered 3 Aug 1810 by No. 221, as an Occupant Claim. Granted to James Gage, assignee of John McIver and William P. Anderson, land in Bedford Co., TN, on east waters of Big Flat Creek, a south branch of Duck River. Surveyed -- May 1808 by Daniel Gilchrist, D.S. Reg: 18 Mar 1812.
Page 504 - Tennessee Grant to William Shook, 50 acres. No. 257 For Military Service by William Brown for North Carolina, Warrant No. 938, dated 19 Dec 1803 and entered 11 Jul 1809 by No. 1585. Granted to William Shook, assignee of William Brown land, part of warrant lying in Bedford Co., TN, on east waters of Big Flat Creek. Surveyed 20 Oct 1809 by Malcom Gilchrist, D.S. Reg: 18 Mar 1812.
Page 516 - Andrew Erwin and James Patton of Buncomb Co., NC. 2 Apr 1811.
Page 548 - John Stone to Jacob Willhite (Wilhoite), 605 acres. 22 Mar 1812. Land located on both sides of Duck River. Borders Dempsey Powel's tract, Thomas Talbot's tract, Michael Robertsc tract. Wit: Joshua Holt and William Ray. Reg: 30 May 1812.
Page 639 - Tennessee Grant to Edward Wade, 50 acres. No. 338-, Certificate No. 63, dated 18 Aug 1808, obtained by Tilman Dixon and entered 4 Oct 1808 by No. 858. Granted to Edward Wade, assignee of Tilman Dixon, land in Bedford Co., TN, on south side of Duck River. Borders bank of Duck River, Hurricane Creek. Surveyed 21 Nov 1809 by William Gilchrist, D.S. Reg: 4 Feb 1812.
Page 606 - Tennessee Grant to John Atkinson, 100 acres. No. 3355. For Military Service of Roger Hilton for North Carolina, Warrant No. 3173, dated 19 Dec 1785 and entered 26 Aug 1809 by No. 1705. Granted to John Atkinson, assignee of the heirs of Roger Hilton, land in Bedford Co., TN, on north side of Duck River, on Wilsons Creek. Borders David Flemming, Surveyed 4 Sep 1809. Reg: (no date given)
Page 614 - Tennessee Grant to Martha Baker; 115 acres. No.1138: Warrant No. 1609, dated 30 Nov 1784, issued to Abraham Kuykendall by John Armstrong. Entry Taker of Claims for North Carolina, entered 8 Sep 1808 by No. 156. Granted to Martha Baker, assignee of Abraham Kuykendall, land in Bedford Co. TN on Nall Creek, a fork of the Garrison Fork of Duck River. Borders John Nall.
BOOK D

Page 27 - Burton Jordan to Hance and Jane Cunningham, 1161 acres. 12 Jan 1812. All of Bedford Co., TN. Land in Bedford Co.,
Page 33 - Joel Dyer and others to Jesse Chafin, 274 acres. 6 Oct 1811. Joel Dyer, William Mitchell and Robert H. Dyer, all of Rutherford Co., TN, sold to Jesse Chafin of Rutherford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co., TN and entered in the name of Thomas Johnston. No. Entry 88, dated 11 Aug 1807. Surveyed 29 Aug 1808. Land on the Wartrace Fork of Duck River. Borders school land and Blount Grants'~ Wit: David Moore, David T. Man---g and Edward H. Chafin an~ Nathan Chafin.
Page 41 - James Patton and Andrew Erwin of Ashville, NC. 30 Mar 1812.
Page 47 - James Gilbert, Sr. to John Gilbert, of Bedford Co., TN. James Gilbert, Sr. to his son John Gilbert, land in Bedford Co., TN. Land on Thompsons Creek, 100 acers. 22 Jun 1812. Reg: 19 Sep 1812.
Page 48 - James Gilbert, Sr. to James Gilbert, Jr., 100 acres. James Gilbert, Sr. to his son James Gilbert, Jr., land on Thompsons Creek. 22 Jun 1812. Reg: 19 Sep 1812.
Page 59 - Tennessee Grant to William Shook, 241 acres. No. 3383. Certificate No. 232, dated 13 Aug 1810, issued to John Owens and entered 4 Oct 1810 by No. 2745. Granted to William Shook, assignee of John Owen, land in Bedford Co., TN, on east waters of Big Flat Creek. Borders Occupant Claim Survey of James Gage, Sampson Sawers. Surveyed 28 Feb 1811. Reg: 24 Oct 1812.
Page 61 - Tennessee Grant to Henry Miller, 200 acres. No. 3199. Part Warrant No. 626, dated 24 Jun 1807, issued to John Kennaday and entered 23 Mar 1808 by No. 263. Granted to Henry Miller, assignee of John Kennaday, land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Clems Creek. Surveyed 28 Dec 1808. Reg: 24 Oct 1812.
Page 64 - Tennessee Grant to Ruben McClerin, 100 acres. No. 3969. Warrant No. 501, dated 11 Jan 1796, issued to Philip Nalen and entered 12 Sep 1809 by No. 1791. Granted to Ruben McClerin, assignee of Philip Nalen, land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Wilsons Creek, north side of Duck River. Borders Robert Smith, Solomon Plumlee. Surveyed 25 Oct 1810. Reg: 24 Oct 1812.
Page 66 - Tennessee Grant to John Thompson, 528 acres. No. 2200. For Military Service of Moses Powell to North Carolina, Warrant No. 1783, dated 23 Apr 1785 and entered 7 Aug 1807 by No. 25. Granted to John Thompson, assignee of heirs of Moses Powell, land in Bedford Co., TN. Borders Samuel Patton, Amos Balch and Howel Talons and Story's line. Surveyed 24 Ju1 1809 by
Page 74 - Tennessee Grant to David Floyd Jr., 40 acres. No. 2511. Warrant No. 1644, dated 30 Nov. 1784 Issued to James Bosley and entered 6 Mar 1810 by No. 2221. Granted to David Floyd Jr., assignee of James Bosley, land in Bedford TN on headwaters of Big Flat Creek. surveyed 17 Apr 1810 by D. Gilchrist, D.S. Reg: 25 Nov 1812
Deed Book "E"
Page 287. Tennessee Grant to Daniel Shipman, 200 acres. No. 1217. For Military Service by Stokes Rochel to North Carolina, Warrant No. 138, dated 19 Dec 1806 and entered 5 Aug 1807 by No. 54, as an Occupant Claim. Granted to Daniel Shipman, assignee of the heirs of Stokes Rochel, land in Rutherford Co., TN, on water of Duck River. Surveyed 26 Aug 1807. Reg: 22 Oct 1814.
Deed Book "G"
Page 229 - 19 Aug 1816. William Persons of Bedford Co., TN to Charles Persons of Bedford Co., son of William Person, for love and affection, conveys land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Big Flat Creek. The land conveyed to him by William Pearsons. 63 acres. Wit: David Floyd and Abraham Shook. Reg: -- Oct 1816.
Page 231 - 4 Jan 1816. John Jones to William Warner; Between Ephraim Davidson of lredell Co., NC sold to William M. Warner of Bedford Co., TN, land on north side of Duck River, being part of a 1500 acres granted by North Carolina to George Davidson, dated 10 July 1788, Warrant No. 7028 and conveyed to Ephraim Davidson on 22 June 1797, 5 acres. Borders John Warner. John Jones, Agent. Reg: 16 Dec 1816.
Page 233 - Mississippi Territory of the United States, Jefferson County. We, Francis Baldridge and Elizabeth Baldridge his wife of Jefferson Co., Miss. Territory, appointed John Baldridge of the same county, their Attorney to take care of their interest in Tennessee. Elizabeth Baldridge to receive from the estate of her brother Alexander Turrentine, late of Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, deceased. This 14 Nov 1816. Reg: 9 Jan 1816.
Page 248 - We, Alexander Guy, John Guy, Samuel Guy, Sally Guy and Joseph Lawrence and his wife Margaret; and Ann Guy, all of lredell Co., NC, appointed their brother William Guy of Bedford Co., TN, to receive any monies devised to them by the late Col. Alexander Work of lredell Co., NC, to divide and survey all lands in Tennessee belonging to the estate of Alexander Worke, deceased, which belongs to them. Revoking the Power of Attorney to Gen. M. Stokes of Wilkes Co., NC so far as related to State of Tennessee. This 25 Feb 1816.
Page 255 - Zacheus Wilson to Daniel McGooding. 7 Dec 1815. Zacheus Wilson of Sumner Co., TN sold to Daniel McGooding of Logan Co., KY, land originally granted to David Wilson by Patent No.3 and on Duck River. Borders survey of John Cathey. 375 acres. Reg: 14 Jan 1817. (Wilson is spelled in this instrument as Willson).
Page 257 - Benton Powell to John Sims, 194 acres. 28 Dec 1815. Benton Powell of Wake Co., NC sold to John Sims of Warren Co., NC, land in Bedford Co., TN. Borders Robert Temple, deceased, and Caswell Powell, deceased. Wit: D. Powel, William P. Turner, Samuel Marriott, Leonard P. Sims, Jno. S. Sims and Nancy Sims. Reg: 16 Jan 1817.
Page 261 - 2 Feb 1813. James Norvell to John Norvell. 150 acres. John Norvell, son of James Norvell, for love and affection he has for his son John Norvell, conveys land where James Norvell now lives, on War Trace Fork of Duck River. Borders John Whitehead and Bell Buckle Creek. Wit: David Knott, William Norvell and William Knott. Signed by James N. Norvell. Reg: 14 Jan 1817.
Page 264 - James Walker to John B. Walker, 227 acres. 26 Jun 1815. James Walker, Attorney for William Henry of Rhea Co., TN sold to John B. Walker of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Garrison and Wartrace Forks of Duck River. Borders land conveyed by Henry to Joseph Walker. Wit: James Haggard, James Shinault and S. B. Patton. Reg: 14 Jan 1817.
Page 268 - Tennessee Grant to William O. Mahundro, 55 acres. No. 7469. Part of Certificate No. 52, dated 18 Jan 1814, issued to Christian Weaver and entered 3 Jan 1815 by No. 7362. Granted to William O. Mahundro, assignee of Christian Weaver, land in Bedford Co., TN, on the waters of the North Fork of Duck River. Borders William Litle. Surveyed 13 Feb 1815. Reg: 14 Jan 1817.
Page 269 - Tennessee Grant to Benjamin H. Lewis, 320 acres. No. 5763. Part of Warrant No. 625, dated 10 July 1784, issued to James Martin Lewis and entered 17 Sept 1812 by No. 4440. Granted to Banjamin H. Lewis, assignee of James Martin Lewis, land in Bedford Co., TN, on the north bank of Duck River. Borders David Justice. Reg: 15 Jan 1817.
Page 270 - Tennessee Grant to William Wyat, 16 acres. No. 3831. For Military Service of James Sullivan to North Carolina, Warrant No. 3680, dated 10 Dec 1788 and entered 4 May 1808 by No. 409. Granted to William Wyat, assignee of the heirs of James Sullivan, land in Bedford Co., TN, on the main fork of Big Flat Creek. Borders Giles Burditt. Surveyed 9 July 1808 by Daniel Gilchrist, D.S. Reg: 15 Jan 1817.
Page 271 - Tennessee Grant to Hezekiah Brown, 50 acres. No. 3832. For Military Service by Jesse Sharp to North Carolina Warrant No. 5292, dated 15 Dec 1797 and entered 7 May 1808 by No. 417. Granted to Hezekiah Brown, assignee of Jesse Sharp, land in Bedford Co., TN, on main fork of ,Big Flat Creek. Reg:. 16 Jan 1817.
Page 272 - Tennessee Grant to Hezekiah Brown, 50 acres. No. 3833. For Military Service of Jesae Sharp to North Carolina, Warrant No. 5292, dated 15 Dec 1797 and entered 7 May 1808 by No. 418. Granted to Hezekiah Brown, assignee of Jesse Sharp, land in Bedford Co., TN, on main fork of Flat Creek. Reg: 16 Jan 1817.
Page 273 - Tennessee Grant to Thomas Smith, 50 acres. No. 7160. Part of Certificate No. 434, dated 2 Aug 1810, issued to John McIvers and William P. Anderson and entered 3 Aug 1810 by No. 2551. Granted to Thomas Smith, assignee of John McIvers and William P. Anderson, land in Bedford Co., TN on Rileys Creek. Surveyed 31 Oct 1814. Borders James Blyth's Occupant Claim. Reg: 16 Jan 1817.
Page 275 - Tennessee Grant to Benjamin Carr, 41 acres. No. 6090. Certificate No. 1258, dated 1 Oct 1812, issued to Benjamin Carr and entered 8 Oct 1812 by No. 4570. Granted to Benjamin Carr, land in Bedford Co., TN, on north side of Duck River. Borders survey of Anthony Newman, Entry of Alexander Torrentine, John Thompson's grant, and school land. Surveyed 24 Feb 1814 by Samuel Bell, D.S. Reg: 16 Jan 1817.
Page 276 - Tennessee Grant to Barkley Martin, 30 acres. No. 6866. Part of Certificate No. 133, dated 14 June 1810, issued to John Scott and entered 17 Sept 1814 by No. 6869. Granted to Barkley Martin, assignee of John Scott, land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Garrison Fork of Duck River. Borders John Tilmond's land, Thomas B. Mosely, John Drake, Matt Martin and A. Erwin. Surveyed 29 Sept 1814 by H. Grove, D.S. Reg: 16 Jan 1817.
Deed Book "H"
Page 380. 13 May 1817. Daniel Shipman to Elijah Parker, 10 acres. Daniel Shipman sold to Elijah Parker, both of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co., near head of Shipmans Creek. Borders land of Peter Daniel. Wit: Salley Shipman and Amilia Shipman. Reg: 26 May 1818.
Deed Book "K"
Page 188 - North Carolina Grant to Michael Robertson, 1500 acres. No. 37. Land on north side of Duck River. Beginning under clift of Duck River about 3 miles above the mouth of Falling Creek, Martin Phifer's corner. Surveyed 26 July 1795. Reg: in Davidson Co., TN in Book B, folio 250. Reg: 23 Nov 1790.
Page 194 - 3 Apr 1819. John Robertson to Robert A. Robertson, 150 acres. John Robertson of Bedford Co., TN for love and affection for Robert A. Robertson~. granted and given land in Bedford Co., TN, on south side of Duck River on waters of Sugar Creek. Land being part of a grant to George Martin and Richard Martin and Amos Balch by No. 16. Borders Holt's land, James Ross' land, Thomas and Alexander Greer. Reg: 23 June 1819.
Page 202 - 22 Dec 1818. . A. Shook to Moses Garrett, 46+ acres. Abraham Shook sold to the heirs of Moses Garrett, deceased, of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co. on' headwaters of Big Flat Creek. For $400.00 paid by Cully Word, administrator of Moses Garrett, deceased. Borders Michael Prewett. Wit: William Hix and Cully Word. Reg: 23 June 1819.
Page 215 - 24 Feb 1819. Joseph Hastings & others to Stephen Hastings &c, 50 acres. Joseph Hastings, Robert Hastings, Thomas Cates and Martha Cates his wife, Samuel Pollock and Susanna Pollock his wife, all of Bedford Co., TN sold to Stephen Hastings and Henry Hastings, land in Bedford CO., TN, on waters of Big Flat Creek. Borders Ridge dividing Little Flat Creek from Big Flat Creek. Wit: Nathaniel Hubard, William H. Cates and Thomas Sanders. Reg: 24 June 1819.
Page 278 - 2 Feb 1819. Sarah Long to Charles Long. Sarah Long formerly Sarah Elliott, sister of Simon Elliott, deceased, of Bedford Co., TN sold to Charles and Isaac Elliott. Charles Elliott of Bedford Co., TN and Isaac Elliott of Sumner Co., TN, land and interests in real estate of Simon Elliott had at his death and which said Sarah had any title or claim by descent. Wit: S. E. Long and Hugh Long. Reg: 30 June 1819.
Page 286 - 17 Nov 1818. James Lock to Jesse Lay, 231 acres. James Lock of Rowan Co., NC sold to Jesse Lay of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford CO., on waters of North Fork of Duck River, it being a part of a 2000 acre tract granted to the heirs of John Lock, deceased, by State of Tennessee, also, a part of a division of George Lock. Wit: William Lock and Charles Wade. Reg: 1 July 1819.
Page 312 - 2 Feb 1819. Hugh Wall to Charles Long and Isaac Elliott. (Same as instrument on page 278).
Page 314 - 20 Jan 1816. William Hopwood to Willis Hopwood, Bill of Sale. I, William Hopwood of Bedford Co., TN, for $1.00 conveyed to Willis Hopwood of Bedford Co., one negro man slave Joshua, to be delivered to Willis Hopwood upon the death of myself and Nancy Hopwood. Wit: Hugh Smiley and John Bingham.
Page 316 - 7 Jan 1812. Redding Jones to Fanning Jones, 2100 acres. Fanning Jones sold to Redding Jones, both of Wake Co., NC, for $1000.00, land on south side of Duck River and on both sides of Rock Creek. It being the same tract of land conveyed to Fanning Jones as surveying executors of Tengnal Jones, Sr., deceased, by deed surveyed 15 Dec 1810. wit: William Daniel and Wiley Moss. Reg: 7 July 1819.
Page 318 - 26 May 1818. George W. Campbell to John McIver, PA I, George W. Campbell of Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, appoint John McIver of Fairfax Co., VA as my Attorney, to sell and dispose of the following land. One tract of 200 acres in Knox Co., TN, on south side of Holston River. One tract: of 1280 acres in Maury Co., TN, adjoining Gordon's Ferry tract. One tract 424; acres located partly in Bedford and Rutherford Co., TN; on waters of West Fork of Stones River. One tract of 800 acres in Bedford Co., TN, devised to me of the late George Doherty, it being same tract sold to Alfred Balch. Land in . Lincoln Co., TN, Giles Co., TN, and Maury Co., TN, lands purchased by me in partnership with John Childress, Jenking Whiteside, William P. Anderson from said John McIver, assignee of Josiah Wilson and lands in name of Martin Armstrong and my portion. Wit: Robert A. Adams and Thomas Crutcher. Recorded in Nashville 18 Jan 1819. Reg: (no date).
Page 328 - Ephraim Burrow to Philip Burrow & Others, Trustees for Meeting House. 24 Oct 1818. I, Ephraim Burrow of Bedford Co., TN for $2.00 paid by Philip Burrow, Joshua Holt, John McNatt, Thomas Jones, Solomon Burrow, Trustees in Trust for the Methodist Episcopal Church and their Successors in office, land beginning at north east of Pleasant Garden Meeting House and borders Philip Burrow. 1 acre and 20 poles. Wit: Banks M. Burrow and Ishmael Burrow. Reg: 20 July 1819.
Page 330 - 29 July 1815. Wiliiam Long to Sarah Long, 50 acres. William Long of Lincoln Co., TN sold to Sarah Long of Bedford Co., TN land in Bedford Co., on Caney Spring Creek. Borders Dry Creek. Wit: C. Long, Simon E. Long and Hugh Long. Reg: 20 July 1819.
Page 337 - 28 Dec 1818. Nancy Butler to Hugh Baird, 5 acres. Nancy Butler and James Butler her son sold to Hugh Baird, land in Bedford Co., TN on waters of Big Flat Creek. Wit: William Ray and John Boswell. Reg: 20 July 1819.
Page 356 - 28 Dec 1818. Daniel Philips to William Fisher. Bill of Sale. We, Daniel Philips and Lucinda Philips of Maury Co., TN sold to William Fisher of Bedford Co TN, negro boy. Wit: Henry Rone and Silvanus Fisher. Reg: 26 July 1819.
Page 357 - 11 Feb 1819. David Bell to Isaac H. Bell. I, David Bell of Bedford Co., TN, for $300.00, sold to Isaac H. Bell, all perishable property that I now claim, and possess, together with plantation & other articles and stock &c. Wit: William Allison and John Byler. Reg: 26 July 1819.
Registered 10 July 1821 Michael Shofner, Devisees to John Shofner Relinquishment This indenture made this thirteenth day of August 1820. Know all men by these presents that we the heirs & lawful Legatees of Michael Shofner dec’d of Orange County & State of N. Carolina do jointly and severally relenquish all claim & interest, right, & title in a certain Tract of Parcel of land lying & being in the County of Bedford & State of Tennessee the property of the sd Michael Shofner Dec’d, in the year 1817 from Newton Cannon of the State of Tennessee in the County of Williamson for the sum of $1500. This will be a sufficient reciept for the Sd Newton Cannon, after making a good & lawful deed to John Shofner & Milly Shofner his wife, Lawful heirs, of the above named Michael Dec’d. In Witness whereof we have set our hand & affixed our seals the day & date above written. Signed Sealed & Delivered In Presents of Michael Shofner, Moso Ven Nerfant, Daniel Shofner, Nicholas Anthony, William Denton, Martin Shofner, Polly Denton, Nicholas Anthony, Nathaniel Robertson, Leve Robertson,George Hoffman, Elizabeth Hoffman
Contributed by Brenda Garrett
DEED BOOK "N"
Page 431 - Edward R. Anderson to Wardlaw & Thompson, Bill of Sale. I, Edward R. Anderson, for $90.00 from Joseph Wardlaw and John Thompson, sold to them one set of surgical instruments and my supply of medicine and shop furniture, and other items. 4 Sept 1821. Reg: (no date) .
DEED BOOK "0" 1821 - 1822
Page 31 - 23 Dec 1821. Jacob Whitworth to Abram Finly, 150 acres. Jacob Whitworth, George Hill, John Hill and Samuel Whitworth, all of Bedford Co., TN sold to Abram Finly land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Wartrace Fork of Duck River, it being a part of a 5000 acre grant to the Blounts by North Carolina, by No. 219. Borders M. Gilchrist. Wit: Arch Chaffin and Erasmus Hill and Ballard Coldwel. Reg: - Oct 1821.
Page 35 - 6 June 1821. Lockhart, Executor to Abraham Byler, 100 acres. James Lockhart, surviving Executor of John Strother, deceased, of Botetourt Co., VA sold to Abraham Byler of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co. Borders Nathaniel Taylor and Jonathan Plumly. Reg: 15 July l821
Page 37 - 29 Aug 1821. Lewis Medlin & Others to Resen Smith, 100 acres. Lewis Medlin and Rachel Medlin his wife formerly Rachel Smith, Robert Medlin and Mary Medlin his wife formerly Mary Smith, John Roberts and Sarah Roberts his wife formerly Sarah Smith, and Ruthy Brown formerly Ruthy Smith sold to Resen Smith, all of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford. Whereas John Smith, Jr. brother of Resen, Rachel, Mary, Sarah, and Ruthy, died seized in fee of a tract of land of 100 acres, being on the headwaters of Sinking Creek, without issue to his body, leaving the said parties to this deed and Joseph Waller(Wallen) and Elizabeth Waller(Wallen) formerly Elizabeth Smith, brothers and sisters as heirs of his body, which said tract of 100 acres was conveyed to John Smith, Jr. by John Smith, Sr. by deed dated 30 Sept 1812. Borders Philip Phillips and Michael Campbell. Signed by Lewis Medlin, Rachel Medlin, Robert Medlin, Mary Medlin, John Roberts, and Ruthy Brown. Wit: William Medlin and John England. Reg: 1 Oct 1821.
Page 55 - 10 Sept 1821. Jacob Wilhoit .to John Wilhoit, 200 acres. Jacob Wilhoit, Sr. conveyed to John Wilhoit, for love and affection for his son John Wilhoit, land in Bedford Co., TN, on both sides of Duck River. Wit: A. B. Morton and William Ray and John Hall. Reg: 10 Oct 1821.
Page 57 - 10 Sept 1821. Jacob Wilhoit to William Wilhoit, 200 acres. Jacob Wilhoit, Sr. conveyed to William Wilhoit, for love and affection for his son, land in Bedford CO., TN, land in Bedford Co., TN, on both sides of Duck River. Borders Michael Robertson. It includes a mill. Wit: A. B. Morton, William Ray and John Hall. Reg: 10 Oct 1821.
Page 69 - John Graham & others to Richard Graham, 168i acres. We, John Graham and James Graham of Bedford Co., TN, also Joseph Graham, William Graham, Samuel Graham, Ezekiel Graham, and Griffith R. Graham of North Carolina, by our Attorney Alexander Graham and Alexander Graham of GA for himself, being all heirs at law of William Graham, late of the State of North Carolina and County of Mecklenburg, devises do for consideration of Richard Graham who is also an heir at law of William Graham, deceased, land in Bedford Co., TN on waters of Spring Creek. Borders Haile's line, John Graham, and James Graham. 11 Oct 1820. Wit: Edw. Whitworth and Samuel Garrison. Signed by John Graham, Robert Graham, Joseph Graham, William Graham, Samuel Graham, Ezekiel Graham, Griffith Graham by Alexander Graham, Attorney in part, A. Graham. Reg: 6 Oct 1821.
Page 83 - Graham's devises"to John Graham, l68! acres. We, James Graham and Richard Graham of Bedford Co., TN also Joseph Graham, William Graham, Samuel Graham, Ezekiel Graham, and Griffith R. Graham of North Carolina by their Attorney in fact Alexander Graham and Alexander Graham of Georgia for himself, all heirs at law of William Graham, late of Mecklenburg Co., NC, do for and in consideration of John Graham who is also an heir at law of William Graham, deceased, relinguishes all rights &c to deceased estate to land on waters of Spring Creek. Borders Haile's line, James Graham, and James Sheppherd. 11 Oct 1820. Reg: 6 Oct 1821.
Page 101 - 3 Jan 1822. Jesse Parker to Susannah Parker, 100 acres. Jesse Parker conveyed to Susannah Parker, mother of said Jesse Parker of Bedford Co., TN, for love and affection for his mother Susannah Parker, land which he inherited from his father, it being where Susannah Parker now lives. Also another tract of 30 acres which fell to James paskell by his intermarriage with Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Susannah and sold by him to James to John McClintock. Wit: S. Torrentine and Sarah Torrentine. Reg: 9 Jan 1822.
Page 129 - 19 Dec 1821. Philip T. Burford. to Abram Shook, 250 acres. Philip T. Burford of Bedford Co.,. TN of one part and Elizabeth C. Morris, Rebecca Shook, William Shook, Lurane Shook, and Lucinda Shook of other part, all of Bedford Co., TN, heirs and legatees of Abraham Shook, deceased. Philip T. Burford "guardian of Rebecca, William, Lurena and Lucinda Shook, minors and heirs of Abraham Shook, deceased, and Elizabeth C. Morris being their mother and Relict of Abraham Shook, deceased, is indebted to one third part of the under described land and the "guardian, sold said land to John Davidson in order to pay Andrew Erwin. Land sold is same purchased of Alexander Smith and Gideon Pillow, in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of West Fork of Rock Creek. Borders Alfred Blair and Burford's Spring. Wit:' Michael Green and Samuel Thompson. Reg: 9 Jan 1822.
Page 131 - Sally Brewer to William Brewer, Deed of Gift. 'I, Sally Brewer of Bedford Co., TN, for $1.00, paid by William Brewer given to my son William Brewer, one sorrel mare, 4 head pf cattle being all my stock, meat cattle, 8 head hogs being all my stock of hogs, 2 featherbeds and furniture. 18 Jan 1822. Reg: 19 Jan 1822. .
Deed Book "U", Page 184. 19 Oct 1825. Charles Shipman and Jacob Shipman. Charles Shipman and Jacob Shipman conveyed to Daniel Shipman. Daniel Shipman, Sr. Conveyed to us land of 50 acres each as being part of 200 acres granted to Daniel Shipman, Sr. By Tennessee and conveyed to us including the house and orchard. They are to convey unto Daniel Shipman, Sr. Everything necessary to keep him from suffering and to take care of him as long as he shall live a natural life. Wit: Abel Landis and Reuben Shipman.
Deed Book "AA", Page 292. 9 Aug 1828. David Chamberland and Phebe Chamberland his wife to William Walker, 100 acres. All of Bedford Co., TN. David and Phebe Chamberland sold to William Walker land in Bedford Co., on waters of Thompsons Creek, it being a part of a undivided tract belonging to the heirs of James Walker, deceased. Borders land granted to Clement Cannon, school land, and William Wilborm and Hays Blairs grant. Wit: Daniel Shipman, Ezekiel Smith, Abel Landers and Reuben Shipman. Reg: 3 Sept 1829.
Deed Book "BB", Page 257. 10 Jan 1831. Abel Landers to Pheby Landers. Both of Bedford Co., TN. Abel Landers conveyed to Pheby Landers land in Bedford Co., on waters of Shipmans Creek. Borders George Dohertys survey, Pheby Landers is trustee for Sarah Ann Nutt wife of Daniel Nutt. Sarah Ann Nutt is to use and occupy land for her natural life. Wit: John McMullen and William Shipman. Reg: 26 Mar 1831.
Page 268. 9 Aug 1828. Davis Chamberlain and Phebe Chamberlain his wife to Ezekiel Smith, all of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co., TN, on Thompsons Creek, it being a part of a undivided tract of land belonging to the heirs of James Walker, deceased. Borders Clement Cannons land, school tract, William Shipman and Abel Landers. Reg: 5 May 1831.
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Page 99 - 28 Dec 1831. Nancy Butler widow of Isaac Butler, deceased, Esther Butler widow of and administratrix of James Butler, deceased, and Thomas Dean administrator of the estate of James Butler, deceased, sold to Hiram Holt and Thomas Newsom, all of Bedford Co., TN, land as advertised, on which Isaac and James Butler formerly lived and of which they died in possession and sold to Hiram Holt and Thomas Newsom. The land in Bedford Co., on waters of Big Flat Creek. Borders Jonathan Norman's land purchased of Nathaniel Hubbard, deceased, heirs, Edmond Word's land, and Jacob Wilhoite's land. 114 acres, including the land where Esther now lives. Wit: Henry Reynolds and David Beard. Reg: 28 Jun 1832.
Page 101 - 5 May 1832. Robert Williams and Julia F., his wife, Julia F. Endsley, and Hugh B. Smiley, all of Bedford on headwaters of East Fork of Rock Creek. Borders Felix Robeson, Hugh B. Smiley purchase of Hugh Thomison Caroline his wife by deed, Blackwell's line, McAdams' 60 acres. Reg: 28 Jun 1832.
Page 106 - 29 Jun 1832. I, James T. Byler sold to Nancy Byler, both of Bedford Co., TN, gives a negro boy Henry, one negro boy Peter and one negro girl Caroline. Wit: A. Oslin and John Byler. Reg: 9 Jul 1832.
Page 107 - 10 Feb 1832. John Reed and his wife Esther Reed conveyed to Alexander B. Reed, Hosea Mullins and his wife Peggy formerly Peggy Reed, and Isaac W. Walker and his wife Violet Walker formerly Violet Reed, for love and affection, they being the sons and daughters, land in Bedford Co., TN, on East Fork of Rock Creek. Borders Violet Cathey, John Orr, Orris line. 100 acres. Another tract of land conveyed to Isaac W. Walker and his wife Violet, nee Reed, borders Almond B. Reed and Mullin's line. 80 acres. Wit: John T. Neal and John Harkness. Reg: 9 Jul 1832.
Page 129 - 12 Jul 1831. Between the heirs at law of Abraham Shook, deceased, to wit, William B. Shook, Wade Griffin and Lucinda his wife sold to Burgess Harden of Bedford Co., land in Bedford Co., sold land to Burgess Harden. Land on Rock Creek. Borders William Cawfield and Blair's corner. 200 acres. Reg: 7 Aug 1832.
Page 130 - Tennessee Grant to Thomas Allison, 33 acres. No. 7615. 9 Aug 1826. l~ per acre. Land in Bedford Co., TN, on waters of Rock Creek. Borders John Ellison, Sr. now lives and John Ellison, Jr. Reg: 7 Aug 1832.
Page 158 - 9 Apr 1832. Leonard C. Temple sold to Demsey P. Temple. both of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co., on north side of Duck River opposite and below the mouth of Sugar Creek, it being a part of a 1900 acre tract granted to Demsey Powel and deeded to Jesse Powell to Elizabeth Temple and by her to her two sons, Leonard C. and Demsey P. Temple and they agreed to likewise, land in Bedford Co., on south side of Duck River near John Sim's Mill, it beinq a part of the tract qranted to 'and Demsey P. Temple. Borders John Sims' Mill tract, John Stephens, Elizabeth Temple and the Duck River. 132 acres. wit: John Sims and Richard H. Sims. Reg: 23 Aug 1832.
Page 159 - 10 Apr 1832. Leonard C. Temple to Demsey P. Temple, both of Bedford Co., TN, sold land in Bedford Co., on north side of Duck River opposite and below the mouth of Sugar Creek. same as above instrument and where Demsey P. Temple now lives. : Borders at the mouth of the Mill Race, the original corner of the powel tract, and Duck River. Wit: John Sims and Richard H. Sims. Reg: 23 Aug 1832.
Page 163 - 23 Oct 1830. Thomas Murdock and Mary his wife to I James .Williams, all of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co., on waters of Wilsons Creek. Borders Adam Allen's line and Adam Miller's line. 142 acres. Wit: Aaron Boyd and J. B. Shuffield. Reg: 23 Aug 1832.
Page 165 - 30 Sept 1831. John Stokes, David Stokes, Thomas Stokes, and John Stokes, Jr. of Bedford Co., TN sold to Robert Nix of Maury Co., TN, land in Bedford Co., on south side of Duck River. Borders Tignal Jones and Rock Creek. 240 acres. Wit: James Elliot and E. Hudson. Reg: 23 Aug 1832.
Page 174 - 8 Mar 1832. Pleasant Ewell to Alexander McMichael, James McMichael and William McMichael, all of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co., on NaIl's Creek and Noah's Fork. 39 acres. Borders NaIl's Creek at mouth of William Ross' Spring Branch, Solomon Hart's Spring Branch, and Noah's Fork... Wit: T. L. D. W. Shaw and John Patton. Reg: 28 Aug 1832.
Page 176 - 15 Aug 1832. John L. Neill to Washington Sims, Brigg Sims, Zachariah Sims, John Sims, Burrel SimsL Robert W. Sims, Sally Johnson wife of Benjamin Johnson, pollr-L. Hedley wife of John Hedley, Elva D. Robertson wife of Bennett Robertson, Nancy C. Morrison wife of Henry C. Morrison, Franky Dryden wife of James Dryden, Hally(?) Sims, Sophinia.Sims, children and 'heirs of Brigg Sims, deceased. On 5 Jan 1829, sold to Brigg Sims in his lifetime 196 acres. Land in Bedford Co., on East Pork of Rock Creek. Wit: Jas. McKisick and W. D. Orr. Reg: 30 Aug 1832.
Page 180 - 16 Jun 1832. John Sanders, Jr. sold to George Sanders, both of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co. belonging to John Sanders, Sr., deceased. John Sanders, Jr. being an heir of John Sanders, Sr., deceased. Wit: Evan Harris and Hiram 'tMayfield. Reg: 30 Aug 1832.
Page 183 - 10 Jul 1832. David Jones, surviving administrator of Fanning Jones, deceased, sold to Fanning M. Jones, all of Bedford Co., TN, land in Bedford Co., on south side of Duck River and on Rock Creek and upper side of the mouth of Rock Creek, it being corner of original tract of 2100 acres granted North Carolina to Tignal Jones in 1788. Wit: William Gilchrist, William H. Conway and W. S. Mayfield. Reg: 30 Aug 1832.
Deed Book "FF", Page 379. 5 May 1836. Christopher Landers to Abel Landers, both of Bedford Co., TN, land of which Henry Landers, deceased, was in possession of at his death. 12-1/2 acres, land now in the possession of Abel Landers, John Landers and others and located on waters of Thompsons Creek. Christopher Landers is holding the land as the legatees of Henry Landis, deceased. Wit: Jacob Shipman, Isam Adoris and Benjamin Kimbro. Reg: 23 Jul 1836.
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Page 306 - 01 Nov 1837: Thomas Harris of Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, appoint Caleb P. Houston of Bedford Co., TN, Power of Attorney for me, to redeem a certain tract of land in the vicinity of William Houston in Bedford Co., and sold. The said tract of land was formerly owned by the heirs of Robert Lock. Wit: William A. Todd and G. W. Coldwell. Reg: 27 Dec 1837.
Page 308 - 09 Dec 1837. Circuit Court of Bedford County, TN. The heirs of William Burgess. Bill for the sale of land. Exparte. That Richard Burgess became the purchaser of claims &c and interest of the heirs of William Burgess, deceased, land being an undivided part of said tract. Heirs of William Burgess, deceased, are Mary J. Burgess, Elizabeth Burgess, Richard Burgess, Nancy Burgess, and Joseph L. Burgess. Land contained 67 acres in Bedford Co., on Big Flat Creek. Borders John B. Cummings, Newton Cannon, the Flat Creek and James Younger's old line. Reg: 29 Dec 1837.
Page 309 - 26 Dee 1837. George and Susanna Presgrove to Wilkison Fowler. Deed 43 acres. George and Susanna Presgrove of Bedford Co., TN sold to Wilkison Fowler of Monroe Co., Miss., 43 acres in Bedford Co., on waters of Alexanders Creek. Borders Joseph P. Morris' corner. Reg: 29 Dee 1837.
Page 310 - 22 May 1837. Mark Grady, Sr. to Martha Hartsfield. Deed of Gift. Mark Grady of Wake Co., NC, for love and affection for his daughter Martha Hartsfield of Bedford Co., TN, conveyed to her a negro boy Squire, now in the possession of John Hartsfield, her husband. Wit: Allen Rogers and Henry Brown and Quinting T. Holloway. Reg: 29 Dec 1837.
Page 314 - 8 Jun 1837. John Landers to Robert L. Landers. Deed. Land in Bedford Co., TN, on Thompsons Creek, District No. 25. One tract of 31! acres, it being a part of a 200 acre tract granted by the State of Tennessee to Phebe, Henry, John, Abel, Jacob Jolly, Robert and Elizabeth Landers. Bounded by lands of Peter Graves and Henry Landers. Another tract bf 18 acres, it being a part of the said 200 acre tract and bounded by lands of Robert L. Landers. Another tract of 50 acres in Bedford Co., on waters of Thompsons Creek and Shipmans CreJk, borders the lands of Henry Landers, John Turner, Sarah Ann Nutt, John Stanfield. Also other property such as horse, mare, oxen, cows &c. Wit: Jno. Harrison and Isaac Barnett. Reg: 1 Jan 1838.
Page 322 - 19 Sep 1837. J. W. Ragsdale to Henry Davis. Deed for one half Town Lot in Coffeeville, Yalobusha, Miss. J. W. Ragsdale and Henry Davis both of Bedford Co., TN. Lot No. 63, fronting east side of the public square. Reg: 2 Jan 1838.
Page 326 - 20 Dec 1837 - K. Yancy to Alexander Yancy. Bill of Sale. Kavanaugh Yancy for love and affection for his son Alexander Yancy, both of Bedford Co., TN, conveyed unto him a negro boy named Jacob. Wit: J. Galbreath and Daniel McKisick. Reg: 2 Jan 1838.
Page 330 - 3 Jan 1838. Ephraim G. Meadows to John Wood. Bill of Sale. Both of Bedford Co., TN. Sold (9) slaves, which negroes are the property of the heirs of one Michael Meadows, deceased, subject to the life estate of one Jane Meadows, the widow of Michael Meadows, deceased. Reg: 4 Jan 1838.
Page 332 - 5 Jan 1838. William Hooper, Richard Bandy and Judah Hooper to William Houston Hooper. Bill of Sale for negro man Tom. Slave labor is to be for support &c for all of the heirs of William Hooper until William Houston Hooper is 21 years of age. This done in accordance to James Hooper, deceased, will. Wit: Thomas C. Rankin, E. A. Rushing and W. D. Hill. Reg: 6 Jan 1838.
Page 339 - 8 Jan 1838. John W. Meeks to William J. W. Wakefield. By the Last Will and Testament of Jesse Putman, deceased, William J. W. Wakefield (by marriage) and myself have derived an undivided interest in four slaves, which by said will, we are entitled to at the death of Sarah Putman, which we are equally entitled to by said will. I have now sold all my right title and claim and interest in to said negroes to said William J. W. Wakefield and his heirs. Wit: Thomas W. Harper and W. W. Mayes. Reg: 13 Jan 1838.
Page 340 - 19 May 1837. John W. Meeks to William J. W. Wakefield. Relinquishment Deed. My interest in land of Sarah Putman's dower of 100 acres in Bedford Co., TN, District No. 19, by will of Jesse Putman; deceased, and willed to John W. Meeks, Minerva Calton and her heirs, and Melissa Meeks and heirs. Wit: W. M. H. Craig and William R. Looney. Reg: 16 Jan 1838.
Page 341 - 29 Sep 1837. B. Fugit and C. Westerman and wife to Moses Cheves. Deed of 50 acres. Bedford Fugitt, Clifford Westerman and Fanny his wife of Bedford Co., TN, sold to Moses Cheves of Bedford Co. Fanny Westerman formerly Fanny Fugitt, daughter of Moses Fugitt, deceased, land in Bedford Co., on waters of Little Sinking Creek. Bounded by grant of Richard Martin. Also another tract in the name of Moses Fugitt by Grant No. 11240 granted 15 Aug 1829 and bounded by lands of Moses Fugitt, James Cheves, Josiah Hughes, Agness Hughes and Stephen son's land. Reg: 16 Jan 1838.
Page 344 - 22 Jan 1838. Robert Stephenson to Harrison Stephenson. Deed 95 acres. Both of Bedford Co., TN. Robert Stephenson sold Harrison Stephenson his interest in the undivided tract of land belonging to the heirs of his deceased father James Stephenson. His part being one tenth of the whole. Bounded by lands of Samuel Jones, Joseph Jones and William Eoff. Wit: William Wood. Reg: 23 Jan 1838.
age 345 - 22 Jan 1838. Robert Stephenson to George Stephenson. Bill of Sale. Both of Bedford Co., TN. Robert Stephenson sold his interest in 2 negroes of his father's estate now living with his mother. Wit: William Wood. Reg: 23 Jan 1838.
age 351 - 29 Sep 1836. Hezekiah Brown, Sr. to Hezekiah Brown, Sr. 39+ acres. Both of Bedford Co., TN. Land in Bedford Co., on waters of Big Flat Creek. Bounded by lands of John Casteel, Peter Raney, H. K. Raney. Land includes the cabins and improvement occupied by said Hezekiah, Jr. Wit: John W. Wilson an Jo'hn Brown. Reg: 31 Jan 1838.
Page 365 15 Oct 1837: Eve and Jesse BURROW, Exec. to John W RANEY. Deed of 60 Acres. Eve BURROW, Exec and Jesse BURROW Exec of estate and will of Ephraim BURROW deceased, one part and John W RANEY other part, all of Bedford Co TN on waters of Big Flat Creek. Bounded by Joseph PARKER, Spring of Wm BURROW, top of ridge near Amelia BRUTONS Line. Including the cabins whereon Raney now lives. Wit: Peter RANEY and Henry HART. Reg: 9 Mar 1839
Deed Book KK Page 441 Bedford TN: H. Austin & A. Bruton to A. W. Reagor. Deed 11 acres. Harris AUSTIN & Amelia BRUTON one part and A. W. REAGOR other part, all of Bedford County TN, sold land in Bedford Co, on waters of Big Flat Creek, being part of the lands which BRUTON inherited of her father's estate, John BRUTON interest in same having been sold for debt, AUSTIN purchaser. Land borders REAGOR'S land, Peter RANEY, William BOONE, Henry HART'S Corner. Wit: William BOONE & James WILSON. Reg: 6 Aug 1841.
Deed Book PP, page 75 - 6 Dec. 1846. Charles Pearson to Kndred Pearson. Deed, interest in estate. Charles Pearson of Franklin Co., TN, conveyed to Kindred Pearson of Bedford Co., TN, all his interest in the proceeds of the sale of a tract of land in Bedford Co., and one Town Lot in Lynchburg, which property belonged to the estate of William Pearson, deceased, and sold in Nov. 1845. Reg: 20 Dec. 1846.
Deed Book PP, page 87 - 14 Sept 1846. Needham and Sarah King to David Kind. Deed in Trust &c. Needham and Sarah King his wife sold to David King their interest in the estate of William Pearson, deceased the grandfather of Sarah. Deed in Trust. Reg: 6 Jan. 1847.
Deed Book PP, page 92 - 28 Dec. 1846. Sarag Aaron and others to James M. Neeley, Deed. 200 acres. Sarah Aaron, William H. Aaron, Samuel Blyth and Sarah his wife, the feme covert, Jackson Roberts and Nancy his wife, the feme covert, of Bedford Co., TN, sold to James M. Neeley of Bedford Co., land in Bedford Co., on west side of Sinking Creek. Bounded by Sinking Creek, Walter Bernard. Another tract borders Moses Aaron. Wit: John Pearson and James Pearson. Reg: 15 Jan 1847.
Deed Book QQ, page 401, 17 Feb. 1849. Decree of Court to Benjamin H. Berry & Co. Town Lot. Kindred Pearson, John Eakin and wife Lucretia and others vs. Kindred G. Pearson and others, heirs of William Pearson, deceased, sold a Town Lot in Lynchburg, Lincoln Co., TN to Benjamin H. Berry & Co. Reg: 17 Feb. 1849.
02 June 1882 - Richard Mullins, et al, Deed to James Mullins
For the consideration of the sum of forty two dollars to each of us paid. Except Sidney Stacy, to who has been paid $14.00. We, the undersigned this day, deed and convey to James Mullins the undivided remainder interest that we have in the following tract of land to wit. Situated in the 22nd Civil District, Bedford County, Tennessee, on the headwaters of Flat Creek, and which said James mullins now lives, it being the dower of Phoebe Mullins, the widow of Richard Mullins, deceased, and we covenant with the said James Mullins that we are lawfully possessed of said land and that we have a right to convey the same by virtue of heirship, we being legal heirs of Richard Mullins, ___who died ____of said lands, and that our interest in the same is one eighth each and we warrant the title against all persons whomsoever. In witness whereof we have herunto set our hands and seals this the 2nd day of June 1882.
R.G. Mullins/ Catherine Morris / Samuel Morris, husband of Catherine / Susan Williams / Isaac Williams, husband of Susan / Isaac Williams, Jr.
Witness: Isaac Williams, Richard Williams
State of Tennessee Bedford County
Personally appeared before me, William J. Muse, Clerk of the County Court of said County: Isaac Williams, Jr. and Richard Williams, subscribing witnesses to the attached intstrument who being first duly sworn depose and ____.
(Richard G. Mullins (1837-1912) husband of Mary Ann Hart, daughter of Derrell J. & Rachel (Morris) Hart)