BENJAMIN THOMAS to WILLIAM MORRIS
This indenture made this 11th day of October 1818. Between Benjamin Thomas Jr. of the State of No. Carolina and County of Anson of the one part and William Morris of the State aforesaid and county of Mecklenburgacknowledged of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Benjamin Thomas Jr. for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to him in hand paid by --the recipient whereof is hereby acknowledged hath given, granted, bargained, sold, conveyed & confirmed and by these presents doth fully freely absolutely give grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said William Morris his heirs and assigns forever a certain tractor parcel of land lying and being in the aforesaid County of Anson lying and being on the Bear Creek Beginning aat a stake by two red oaks and post oak in the third line of the tract and runs with said line So. 25 E. 143 poles then No 65 E 146 poles to a corneer then No 25 W 143 poles then to the beginning Containing one hundred and thirty acresit being part of two hundred acres of land granted to William Gurley by his Excellency Benjamin Williams bearing date 28th day of November 1801. Adjoining Drury Austins land part of the same tract. Together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, Heritaments & appurtenances there unto ______________ appurtenances. To have and to hold to the said William Morris his heirsss and assignes forever and I the said Benjamin Thomas do hereby warrant and forever defend the said Bargained promises unto the said William Morris his heirs and assigns free and clear from the lawful claims challenges or demands of all and every person or persons.
In witness whereeof I the said Benjamin Thomas hath here unto set my hand & seal the day and date above written.
Benjamin Thomas Jr.
Signed Sealed and Delivered
In the presence of
Anias Thomas
Jas. Morris
Anson July Court 1818.
Deed was duly proved in open court by the oath of James Morris and ordered to be Registered.Tod Robinson