A M Horton, tax collector of Hancock Co, GA. Land in Lee County, 202-1/2 acres; lot 105 in 30th Dist, levied upon as property of Elizabeth Lewis for 1839.  To be sold to highest bidder.  Witness Henry W Rhodes, John L Swinney. Recorded Jan 16, 1846 (page 1, Book A)

Thomas J Jackson of Stewart Co GA and J S Murray of Marion County, GA.  3rd Dist of originally Muscogee, now Marion; Lot 189.  Witness Greenville Spencer and Wayne Eiland. 16 Jan 1846 (page 1, Book A)

John Wells of Marion County and Hosea Hellams of Talbot Co GA, land in Marion, lot 381, 4th Dist, was Muscogee now Marion. Witness --- Paul and Lewis Pye, 11 Jan 1845 (page 2, Book A)

William Rushin of Marion and Shadrick R Felton of Marion and John C Rogers of Marion; executors of John Rushin, late of Marion County GA, deceased of one part and Mark A Perry of Marion County of the second part. Lot 90, 3rd District, formerly Muscogee now Marion.  Witnesses Abel Holton and Wm Rushin.  Jan 28, 1845, recorded 28 June 1846. (page 3, Book A)

Paschal Branon of Marion County of one part and John M Hollis of Marion County of the second part for $200.  Lot 186,, 3rd District, formerly Muscogee County, now Marion County.  Witnesses: James Hobbs and Jonathan Stewart, 12 Feb 1845, recorded 29 Jan 1846 (page 3-4, Book A)

William Jentry of the first part and James Layfield of the second part, both of Marion County, for $10.00; land that may be overflowed by causing a pond of water on lot #117, 11th Dist of originally Muscogee, now Marion County.  Witnesses Mark ---- and Henry Riley and David J Ray JP. July 26, 1845 (page 4, Book A)

Benjamin F Kemp of Marion County and Thomas Hollis of Monroe County. $300.00.  Lot 148, 5th Dist,, formerly Muscogee Co, now Marion, 202-1/2 acres.  Witnesses William Hollis and W B Wallace.  Sept 1845; recorded 2 Feb 1846. (page 5, Book A)

Mark A Perry and Albert Stephens, both of Marion, $290.00 Lot (too dark to read); Disst (too daark to read); Witnesses Solomon Hixson and Reddick B Perry and Thomas L Allison JP.  3 Jan 1846; recorded 2 Feb 1846 (page 5-6, Book A)

Charles Smith of Talbot County of the first part and Eliza Burton of Marion County of the second part and Robert Burton of Marion County of the third part.  Said Charles Smith for consideration of a marriage between him Charles Smith and said Eliza Burton grants the following property: Land #9, 30th Dist originally Lee, not Marion; lot 57 in the 7th Dist originally Lee now Randolph Co; 2 cows, bedsteads, wall---- and furniture and $1,500 and teh following slaves: Ceaser, Alick, Sunday, Belly, Ceaser Junr, A---, Eleanor, Clarissa, Aleck Jr, Marthie, Nancy, Sary, Hope, Polly, Phiny, Ginny, Charles, Jordan, ---, Louisa, Ned and Betsey and the furture increase of the female slaves, this property being now in the possession of said Eliza Burton and any property which may be given to Eliza Burton by her children or other person will remain her separate property, said Robert Burton as trustee of said property.  Witnesses: N S Bussey, C L Battle JP.  22 Dec 1845, recorded 9 Feb 1846.  (page 6-7, Book A)

Final Division of the estate of Robert Burton, deceased, has taken place and that Robert Burton, exr has proven deed.  Witness Thomas Cockrell, S R McMorcke and Kenneth Stewart JP. (page 7, Book A)

Benjamin Burton recognizes final distribution and releases all demand on executors, Robert Burton and Eliza Burton. 27 Nov 1845.  (page 7, Book A)

Eliza Burton for love and affection of my son, Robert Burton and $5.00.  Give the following slaves: Minty, Billy, Sophia, Sampson, Violet, Hannah and Frank. (page 7-8,  Book A)

Lewis A Bond of Marion and Robert Burton of Marion County. $600.00 for lots 98, 99, 100, 124, 125, 126, 196, 132, 133.  First six are in Marion and the later 2 are in Sumpter County, each containing 202-1/2 acres, originally Lee, 30th Militia Dist except for 1/4 acre previously sold to Thomas Tundee.  Witness W S Anderson and B Burton. 16 June 1840, recorded 1846 (page 8, Book A)

James G Davenport to Wm Sears. Lot 184, 12th Dist, Marion Co.  Witness Charles L Deavenport and J B Swann ? JP.  recorded 1846 (page 9, Book A)

Felix S Parker of Marion and Bradford J Head of Macon Co, promissory note of $85.00. 50 acres of lot 189, 3rd Dist.  Witnesses Ricy M S Mitchell and Andrew Howell.  30 Feb 1845, recorded 3 Feb 1846.  (page 9-10, Book A)

Arick Barns and Davis Johnson both of Marion County, for $25.00; land in 3rd Dist was Muscogee County, nor Marion, lot 164; on the West side of Sandy Creek, 101-1/4 acres more or less.  Witnessed --- Barefield and Robert B Lester.  30 Oct 1845. (page 10, Book A)

Arick Barns of Marion and Archibald Hill of Macon, land lot 164, east side of Sandy Creek, 6th Dist originally Muscogee County, now Marion.  Witnesses: Robert B Lester, James G Moulton JP of Macon County.9 Oct 1845 (page 11,, Book A)

Samuel Nutt for natural love and affection I have for my son Andrew Nutt, in trust for my grandson Samuel M Nutt, Simon a negro boy about 10 years old.  For the maintenance and use of said son and his wife during their life. (page 11, Book A)

John Rogers, heretofore on 17 May 1844 made as delivered to said Drury W Rogers, (guardian) or bearer $3,244.34.  Lot 127, 139, 238. Also negroes to wit Silas 25 years old; Duke 25 years old; Violet 13 years old to show sum as paid.  9 Feb 1846.  (page 12, Book A)

Between Benjamin Holly of Marion and Willis Hobbs of Marion, Dist 9, Lot (too dark to read).  Witnesses John C Nutt, Chapman Maddux JP. (page 13, Book A)

Between Thomas H Traylor and Merrill Smith,, $200. 50 acres of lot #198, 5th Dist, originally Muscogee, nor Marion.  Witnesses John W Smith and John Thomas.  10 Dec 1845. (very dark) (page 13, Book A)

Thomas H Traylor and M--- Smith, $500.00.  Lot 158, 5th Dist, originally Muscogee nor Marion.  Witnesses John W Smith and John Thomas.  Recorded Feb 10, 1846.  (very dark) (page 14 Book A)

--- Stewart and Bennett Stewart to Paschal Branan.  Lot 167 (too dark to read).  Witness: --- Hobbs and John M Hobbs.  Recorded 13 Feb 1846 (page 14, book A)

John J Jones to John I Wills (?).  $400.  Lot 153, 4th Dist was Muscogee now Marion.  Witness Thomas Burgh and ?  Recorded 7 Mar 1866.  (page 15, Book A)Very dark.

Henry Yarborough to Wiley Booth. $65.00, lot 38, 4th Dist was Muscogee now Marion. Recorded 8 Apr 1846 (page 16, Book A)  Very dark

~~1847~~

Written: December 28, 1846; Recorded: March 2, 1847
Marion County, Georgia: This indenture made and entered into this twenty eight day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty six between William McDaniel of the aforesaid state and County of the one part and Howell Short of the County of Talbot and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said William McDaniel for and in consideration of the sum of fifteen hundred dollars to him in hand paid at or before the signing and delivering of the presents the receipt and whereof is hereby acknowledged hath this day granted bargained sold and delivered unto the said Howell Short his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the fifth district originally Muscogee now Marion County known by lot No 142 one hundred and forty two containing two hundred two and a half acres more or less to have and to hold said tract or parcel of land unto the said Howell Short his heirs and assigns together with all and singular the rights members(?) and appurtances these of to the same in any manner belonging in fee simple and further said William McDaniel for himself his heirs executors and administrators the said bargained premises unto the said Howell Short his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and title thereof against himself and heirs? but no others --- --- whatsoever in writing when of the said William McDaniel hath hereunto sit his hand and seal this day and year above written signed sealed and in presences of William Hollis and John C. Short.  Signed William McDaniel. (This land was originally drawn by William McDaniel's father, Jacob McDaniel in the 1827 land lottery.  William McDaniel is the father in law to Howell Short and to witness John C Short.  Please contact me if you are related to this family)

Written: 1847: 20 Feb: Muscogee Co GA, recorded in Marion Co GA: This indenture made and entered into this 20th day of February in the year of our lord 1847 between Daniel Majors of the county and state aforesaid and John C. Short of Talbot County and state aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Daniel Majors for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars to him in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt hereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and conveyed unto the said John C. Short his heirs and assigns all that parcel of land situate lying and being in the fifth district of Muscogee County it being a part of that lot of land number one hundred fifteen in said district which lies west of a cut -- large hollow and a branch which makes out of the said hollow and running in a southern direction commencing when said hollow crosses the north line of said lot of land near B. Mathews thence down said hollow to the head of said branch and down to where it crosses the south line of said lot the said west part of said lot containing seventy acres be the same more or less. Also that portion of lot of land which lies in said dist K--- by the number 110 it being the east part of said lot of land and lying east of two large hollows in said lot commencing where a --- hollow crosses the south line of said lot and running up the center of said hollow to a ridge in said lot of land and over said ridge to the head of a hollow which makes out of said lot and down said hollow to when the same crosses the north line or said lot the said east portion of said lots containing seventy acres more or less and lying broad side with the aforesaid. 

Written 1847: 8 Nov: Muscogee Co GA, recorded Marion Co GA: Book B, pages 270-1
This indenture made and entered into this the eighth day of November and in the year of our Lord 1847 between John P. Mitchell of the one part and John C. Short of the county of Talbot County and State aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said John P. Mitchell for and in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to him in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold and conveyed and does by this presents sell unto John C. Short his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the fifth district of the County of Muscogee and State and known and distinguished in the plan of said district by No 115 one hundred and fifteen containing thirty acres more or less it being the northeast part of the west half of said lot including the part that lyes between the big holler and the outer line that divides said lot of land north and south and running down to the head of the branch one hundred yards including all the improve land around the house where Mary Lunsford now lives with all the rights members and appurtances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the afore described lot of land unto him the said John C. Short his heirs and assigns together with all the rights members and appurtances to the said lot or parcel of land in anywise belonging to his and their own proper use benefit and behoof forever in fee simple and the said John P. Mitchell for himself his heirs executors and administrators the said bargained premises together with the right title and possession thereof unto the said John C. Short his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and title thereof against themselves and against the claim of all other persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof the said John P. Mitchell hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written. John P. (his mark) Mitchell. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of --- Daniel Majors and Howell Short

Written 3 June 1846, recorded 6 July 1847; Book A, page 160: transcribed and provided by Dorothy Duke Rhodes.

Georgia, Marion County; This indenture made this third day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty-six between John D Wells of the one part and Meredith Duke of the other part witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to him in hand paid at and before the sealing and delivery of this presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said John D Wells hath bargained sold and conveyed and by these presents doth hereby grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Meredith Duke his heirs and assigns all that tract of land situate lying and being in the 3rd district of
originally Muscogee now Marion County known and distinguished in the plan of said district by being lot number eighty-seven(87) containing two hundred two and a half acres to have and to hold said bargained premises together with all the rights and privileges from the said John D Wells his heirs and assigns executors and administrators to him the said Meredith Duke his heirs and assigns to his and their own proper use benefit and behoof forever in fee simple and the said John D Wells for himself and his heirs executors and administrators to the said Meredith Duke himself his heirs and assigns will forever warrant and defend the right and title of said lot of land free from the claims of myself my heirs and assigns. In testimony whereof the said John D Wells hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Darling Duke, Lewis Duke.  Recorded July 6 1847.  Additional Comments: The deed for this land sale is filed in Marion County, but the land is in Schley County today.

 

Book A, page 160; written 10 Jan 1847,  recorded  6 July 1847; transcribed and provided by Dorothy Duke Rhodes.
Georgia, Stewart County; This indenture made this tenth day of January the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty-seven between Andrew J. Kirksey of the county and state aforesaid of the one part and Meredith Duke of the same place of the other part witnesseth that the said Andrew J. Kirksey for and in consideration of the sum of seventy dollars to him in hand paid at and before this sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted  bargained sold and conveyed and does by these presents grant bargain and sell and convey unto the said Meredith Duke his heirs and assigns one half of lot of land situate lying and being in the third district of originally Muscogee now Marion County known and distinguished in the plan of said district by the number seventy-four (74) containing one hundred one and one fourth acres more or less with all the rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging to have and to hold the aforesaid described parcel of land unto him the said Meredith Duke his heirs and assigns together with all the rights members and appurtenances to the said parcel of land in any wise belonging to his and their own proper use benefit and behoof forever in fee simple and the said Andrew J. Kirksey for himself his heirs executors and administrators the said bargained premises together with the rights title and possession thereof unto the said Meredith Duke his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and title thereof against themselves and against the claim of all other persons whatsoever in testimony whereof the said Andrew J. Kirksey hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year above written. Andrew J. Kirksey, Joseph S Sanders, J.M. Gill, J.P. Recorded July 6th 1847; B.W. David, Clerk

 

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