Haywood County, North Carolina, Deeds (1809—1815), Part I

Haywood County, North Carolina, situated in the western portion of the state, was created in 1808. Surrounding counties include Swain, Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, Madison, and Buncombe (its parent county), and Cocke County, Tennessee. The abstracts here are synopsized  from Haywood County Record of Deeds (1809—1829), Vols. A, B, Microfilm C.04,40001, North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh.

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Page 1.
Abraham WIGGINS of Haywood Co. appoints trusty friend William WIGGINS also of Haywood Co. to act in his name regarding the estate Admin. of William COLERED, dec’d, formerly of Burke Co., $98 due from the state. 28 Mar. 1809. Abram WIGGINS {Seal}. Witnesses: Alexander ST. McCLURE, James WELCH. Re-registered 29 Mar. 1809.

Page 2.
Thomas HEMPHILL, in consideration of 10 pounds for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land lying on the W fork of Jonathan’s Creek the waters of Big Pigeon River. Beginning at a white oak on John and Charles McDOWELL’s N and S line. T. GLASGOW and Alex. MARTIN. Registered in Haywood Co., 8 Apr. 1809.

Page 3.
Thomas HEMPHILL and J W McDOWELL [also referred to as Jas McDOWEL], in consideration of 10 pounds for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land containing 640 acres in our Co. of Burke on Jonathans Creek waters of Big Pigeon bounded by lands belonging to John & Charles McDOWELL on the South. 4 Jan. 1792. Alexander MARTIN. J. GLASGOW, State Sec.

Page 4.
Thomas HEMPHILL & James McDOWEL, in consideration of the sum of ten Pounds for every 100 acres, have given and granted a tract of land containing 600 acres lying and being in our Co. of Burke on Jonathan’s Creek the waters of Big Pigeon River Including a good mill seat. 16 Jan. 1792. Registered in Burke Co., Book 4; Registered in Haywood Co., 8 Apr. 1809.

Page 5.
No. 1399. John FURGUS, in consideration of the sum of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land containing 200 acres in the Co. of Buncombe. Entered 6 Jun. 1800. James TURNER. Will WHITE, Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 7 May 1809.

Page 6.
Lewis SMITH, assignee of John DAVIDSON, in consideration of the sum of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land Continuing 400 acres in the Co. of Buncombe. Entered 17 Apr. 1792. Registered in Haywood Co., 14 Jun. 1809.

Page 7.
I George CUNNINGHAM of the Co. of Buncombe for and in consideration of the sum of $100 to me in hand paid have sold unto Elijah JOHNSON of the Co. aforesaid 100 acres of land in said Co. on the waters of SCOTT’s Creek adjoining a tract of Joseph DOBSON’s known by the name of the Big Cane Creek on the W side. Beginning a black oak thence W 70 poles to a Black oak on an other line of said FERGUS with said line N 37 W 185 poles to a hickory tree E 143 pole to a black oak thence with CUNNINGHAM’s line S 10 E 160 poles to the beginning. 26 Sep. 1806. George CUNNINGHAM {Seal}. Witness: William PACE and John HIDE. Registered in Haywood Co., 14 Jun. 1809.

Page 8.
Joseph DOBSON and John STROTHER, in consideration of the sum of 50 Shillings for every hundred acres, granted a tract of land containing 400 acers in the Co. of Buncombe on both sides of Shooks Creek and forming Shork land. Beginning at a small Hickory on Shooks line and runs S 358 poles to stake thence E crossing the Creek to be the beginning. Entered 10 Jan. 1803. David STONE. Will WHITE, Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 14 Jun. 1809.

Page 9.
John DAVIDSON, in consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land of containing 150 acres in the Co. of Buncombe on the S W side of Pigeon River opposite John McDOWELL’s Flowry Garden. Entered 17 Apr. 1792. David STONE. Will WHITE, Sec. State. Registered in Haywood Co., 14 Jun. 1809.

Page 10.
Joseph DOBSON, in consideration of 50 shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land 214 acres in Co. of Buncombe on W fork of Richland Creek on the W side of William CATHEY’s. Beginning on a forked white oak on the bank of the Creek and runs W crossing the Creek 100 on 185 poles to a stake near a large chestnut tree on a ridge then S passing John McDOWEL’s corner. Entered 10 Jan. 1803. David STONE. Wm. M. WHITE, Sec. State. Registered in Haywood Co., 14 Jun. 1809.

Page 11.
Joseph DOBSON and John STROTHER, in consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract containing 180 acres in the Co. of Buncombe. Entered 10 Jan. 1803. David STONE. Wm. M. WHITE, State Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 14 Jun. 1809.

Page 12.
Joseph DOBSON and John STROTHER, in consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, a tract of land containing 650 acres in Co. of Buncombe on the W side of Pigeon River and including the place that James CHAMBERS lived on in his lifetime. Entered 10 Jan. 1803. David STONE. Wm. M. WHITE, State Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 14 Jan. 1809.

Page 13.
Joseph DOBSON and John STROTHER, in consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres in the Co. of Buncombe on the W fork of Richland Creek and the same that the Indian Path goes up and forming above William CATHEY’s. Beginning on a Spanish oak near the wagon Road and runs W crossing that fork of Richland that the Indian path goes up 169 poles to a hickory of John McDOWEL’s corner. Entered 10 Jan. 1803. David STONE. Wm. M. WHITE, State Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 14 Jun. 1809.

No. 1363. William CATHEY, in consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land containing 100 acres in the Co. of Buncombe on Oconelufty Creek. Beginning at HOLLAND’s corner white oak and running up the river and said line N 180 poles to a stake thence W 90 poles to a stake then S 180 poles to a stake and thence to the Beginning. Entered 2 Jan. 1802. James TURNER. Will WHITE, State Sec.

Page 14.
Joseph DOBSON and John STROTHER, in consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land containing 500 acres in Co. of Buncombe on the W side of Pigeon river including George BUFF’s old place beginning at a hickory on the river bank and runs S 76 poles to a pine near a branch then W 439 poles to a stake near a [illegible] branch then N 88 poles to a stake in ROBERTSON’s line E with his line 48 poles to a hickory corner to said LOVE’s land then with LOVE’s line 131 poles to a stake then E 280 poles to the beginning. Entered 10 Jan. 1803. David STONE. Wm. M. WHITE, State Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Jun. 1800.

Page 15.
Joseph DOBSON and John STROTHER, in consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land containing 640 acres in the Co. of Buncombe on both sides of Richland Including the Place where Martin BUFF now lives. Beginning at a pine on a ridge and runs E crossing the Creek 310 poles to a white oak thence 220 poles to a stake on Robert LOVE lives. Entered 10 Jan. 1803. David STONE. Wm. M. WHITE, State Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Jun. 1809.

Page 16.
No. 1715. John McFARLAND Sen, in consideration of the sum of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, a tract of land containing 160 acres in the Co. of Buncombe on the E Fork of Pigeon River Including both sides where McFARLAND now lives. Beginning on a white oak standing on the N side of William CATHEY’s Branch said CATHEY’s corner tree and [illegible] with said CATHEY’s line W 164 poles crossing said Branch and the E Fork of Pigeon River to a forked Linn tree on the bank of the W Fork of Pigeon river then up said fork with DIVER’s line S 56 degrees W 30 Poles to a stake on the River bank then up the bank of the river S 10 degrees E 50 poles to a stake on Elijah DIVER’s line then E with DIVER’s line 28 poles to a stake at said DIVER’s corner thence with said DIVER’s line S 146 poles to a white oak then E 52 poles to a stake then N 6 poles to a Spanish oak McPETERS corner. Entered 5 Apr. 1808. David STONE. Will WHITE, State Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Jul. 1809.

Page 17.
No. 1730. Joseph DOBSON and John STROTHER, in consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land containing 400 acres in the Co. of Buncombe on the W side of Pigeon River Joining above Robert RUD’s and including PINLAND’s old place. Entered 10 Jan. 1803. David STONE. Will White, State Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Jul. 1809.

Page 18.
Gabriel RAGSDALE and Joseph HENRY, in consideration of 30 Shillings for every 100 acres, granted a tract of land containing 300 acres in Co. of Buncombe on the E fork of Racoon Creek of Richland Creek. Beginning at the beginning corner of Reubin MOODY’s survey of 200 acres. 17 Oct. 1796. Saml. ASHE. Wm. HILL, State Sec. Registered in Buncombe Co., 29 Jul. 1801.

Page 19.
I John STROTHER of the Co. of Beaufort in consideration of the sum of one cent paid by the heirs of Gabriel RAGSDALE and Joseph HENRY who has survey of the land described within this grant by Permission of John Gray BLOUNT since he Entered the same which said BLOUNT titles are vested in me by virtue of the Sherifs Deed. I do for myself my heirs Executors and administrators quit claim and assign over to the said heirs of Gabriel RAGSDALE and Joseph HENRY all my right title and interest in the within described land and premises in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 12th day of Feby. 1799. John STROTHER {Seal}. Witnesses: Harris [?] McWHORTEN and James HARKINS. Registered in Haywood Co., 27 Jul. 1809.

Pages 19-20.
I Joseph DOBSON of the Co. of Burk nominate and appoint my trusty friend Col. Robert LOVE of Haywood Co. my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name & behalf to [illegible] from John STROTHER or his lawful agent a quit claim deed of conveyance to the whole of his part of the tract whereon Martin BUFF now lives on Richland Creek of Pigeon River Also the said John STROTHER’s quit claim deed to all that part of a tract of land lying on the E side of said Richland Creeke granted to said STROTHER which includes the place whereon John HOWELL now lives. Also a quit claim Deed of conveyance from the said STROTHER for his part of 500 acres granted to the said DOBSON and STROTHER on the S side of Pigeon River which includes the place whereon Jonathan OSBORN now lives except 100 acres of said grant to be laid off next and adjoining to a 200 acre tract of Robert LOVEs which includes the mouth of Richland creek after the said STROTHER or his agent hath given such quit claims to me. I do further authorize and [illegible] my said attorney to convey the lands this quit claimed to me to the said Martin BUFF John HOWELL and Jonathan OSBORN and their assigns the respective tracts of land this quit claim and to each of them Separately to include the places whereon they each lived and I do further authorize and impower my said attorney for me & in my name to quit claim to and assign over to John STROTHER his heirs or assigns any lands which may jointly granted to myself & the said John STROTHER… 5 Apr. 1809. Joseph DOBSON {Seal} . Test.: John BRYSON Jurat and John COLWARD. Entered in Haywood Co., 14 Aug. 1809.

Page 21.
Indenture, 20 Sep. 1807, between Richard MORROW of the Co. of Buncombe and Edward CHASTAIN of Co. aforesaid witnesseth That and for in consideration of the sum of $135 to him the said Richard MORROW paid by the said Edward CHASTAIN at and before the Sealing and signing of these presents the receipt and payment whereof I do hereby acknowledge for myself my heirs do hereby bargain sell and confirm unto him a parcel of land in the Co. aforesaid being as follows 100 acres of land joining the upper end of William BRYSON’s 300 acre tract and the lower end of his own that includes Indian Johns improvement. Which said piece or parcel of land with CALLAWAYs woods waters and Every other appurtenances thereunto beginning or appertaining. I have hereby for myself my heirs Exectors and administrators sold. Richard MORROW {Seal}. Witnesses: William MANN and William ALLEN Jurat. Registered in Haywood County 14 Aug. 1809.

Page 22.
Indenture, 24 Oct. 1808, between Nathaniel ALMAN of the Co. of Buncombe and Robert MARTIN, for consideration of the sum of $200 paid by said Robert MARTIN whereof Nathaniel ALMAN doth hereby acknowledge and doth by the presents sell alien and convey and confirm unto him the said Robert MARTIN his heirs and assigns a certain parcel of land containing 100 acres situated in the Co. of Buncombe on the waters of Pigeon River adoining Edward PYBURN on the W side. Beginning at this SW corner running his line N 50 poles to a small post or white oak thence W 148 poles to three small hickorys thence S 107 poles to a stake thence E 128 poles to a stake thence W 57 to a hickory thence to the beginning the same being a part of a large tract of land originally granted to David ALLISON for 250,240 acres of which said tract of land was sold by James HUGHEY high Sheriff of Buncombe aforesaid to satisfy the public and county tax for the year 1796 as will more fully appear by the said Sheriffs deed to John STROTHER therefor (which deed beares date 29 Sep. 1798 and is Registered in the Registers office of Buncombe Co. aforesaid 29 Dec. 1798. Nathaniel ALMAN {Seal}. Witnesses: Wm. DIVER Jurat and Benjamin SYMONS. Registered in Haywood Co., 4 Aug. 1809.

Pages 23-24.
Indenture, 31 Oct. 1808, between Benjamin PARKS of Co. of Buncombe and Jessee McFARLAND of the same Co. The said Benjamin PARKS in consideration of the sum of $90 paid by said Jessee McFARLAND the receipt whereof is here by acknowledged have granted Bargained sold a certain tract or parcel of land in the Co. of Buncombe on the Ravins fork above Jacob MINGUS including the place called Plumb orchard. The said tract of land above mentioned was Granted to the said Benjamin PARKS by Patent bearing date 27 Nov. 1807. Benjamin PARKS {Seal}. Witnesses: Felix WALKER Jurat and Jacob MINGUS. Registered in Haywood Co., 14 Aug. 1809.

Page 25.
I John STROTHER of the Co. of Rutherford in the State of Tennessee in consideration of the sum of $20 paid by William ALLEN of the Co. of Haywood in the State of North Carolina doth quit my claim to the said William ALLEN his heirs and assigns to all that part of a tract of 640 acres of land granted by the State of North Carolina to Joseph DOBSON and the said John STROTHER bearing date 19 Dec. 1804 which is bounded as follows: Beginning at black oak the beginning corner of the aforesaid tract of 640 acres and also of a tract of 610 acres in the Name of the aforesaid John STROTHER whereon Wm CATHEY now lives. 5 Jun. 1809. John STROTHER {Seal}. Witness: Saml. HOLLINGSWORTH. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Aug. 1809.

Page 26.
Indenture, 18 Aug. 1808, between John WILSON of the Co. of Lincoln in the State of North Carolina and Robert PENLAND of the Co. of Buncombe and state aforesaid. The said John WILSON for and in consideration of the sum of $800 to him paid by the said John WILSON doth hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained and sold unto the said Robert PENLAND his heirs and assigns forever all that tract and parcel of land lying in the Co. of Buncombe on Crystal Creek the waters of Pigeon river. Beginning on a large Chestnut and runs N 45 deg. W 100 poles to Robt. HENRY’s chestnut corner. John WILSON. Witnesses: Wm. MEHAFFEY Jurat and I HOWARD. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Aug. 1809.

Page 27.
Buncombe Co. I Richard MORROW of the above county in consideration of the sum of $200 to me in hand paid by Elijah CHASTAIN of the Co. aforesaid having granted bargained sold & released unto the said Elijah CHASTAIN a certain tract of land in said county lying on both sides of [illegible] fork of the Tucky [illegible] adjoining & above his tract wherein he lives. 30 Sep. 1807. Richard MORROW {Seal}. Witnesses: William MANN and William ALLEN, Jurat. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Aug. 1807.

Page 28.
Indenture, 6 Apr. 1809, between John STROTHER of the Co. of Buncombe and Robert LOVE of the Co. of Haywood. In consideration of the sum of $100 paid by said Robert LOVE, the said John STROTHER sells unto him a parcel of land containing 200 acres in the Co. of Haywood on the waters of Richland Creek. Beginning at a stake where the CHAMBERS old line intersects my own and John DAVIDSON’s 200 acre Survey on the NW side of said Creek near a Brick Yard and runs N with CHAMBERS old line [now?] John WELCHES 160 poles to a stake then S crossing several branches 160 poles to a stake from thence to the beginning. The same being part of a large tract originally granted to David ALLISON for 250, 240 acres which said tract of land was sold by James HUGHEY Sheriff of Buncombe Co. John STROTHER {Seal}. Witnesses: William ALLEN, Jurat, and David WESNER. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Aug. 1809.

Page 29-30.
Indenture, 27 Jun. 1809, between John WELCH and Robert LOVE and Thomas LOVE, all of Haywood Co. The said John WELCH in consideration of the sum of $600 paid by said R & Thomas LOVE conveyed a parcel of land in Haywood Co. on both sides of Richland Creek. Tract of land originally owned by James BRITTAIN. John WELCH {Seal}. Witness: H. BATTLE. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Aug. 1809.

Page 31.
Haywood Co., I Edward HAYES appoint my trusty friend James WELCH of the said Co. my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to ask for and receive from the State of Georgia my legal bounty land for doing servises as a common soldier two years and six months under the Command of Gen. John CLARK in said State of Georgia and further my said Attorney is hereby authorized to take and persue all legal means and methods to procure from the sd. State of Georgia in any manner he may think most prudent and advisable my aforesaid bounty which was to have been 640 acres. 1 Apr. 1809. Edward HAYES {Seal}. Witness: Ro. LOVE, Jurat. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Aug. 1809.

Pages 31-32-33.
Indenture, 21 Nov. 1808, between Joseph DOBSON of Burke Co. and Jacob SHOOK of Buncombe Co. The said Joseph DOBSON in consideration of the sum of $450 paid by the said Jacob SHOOK, conveyed a tract of land lying in Buncombe Co. on the SW side of Pigeon River. A State grant to Joshua WILLIAMS dated 7 Jul. 1794, No. 87, deeded to said Joseph DOBSON 7 Oct. 1864. Joseph DOBSON {Seal}. Witnesses: Benjmain ODILL, Jurat, and Ro. LOVE. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Aug. 1809.

Page 33.
Indenture, 4 Aug. 1803, between Spencer RICE and John BELLAH, both of Buncombe Co. In consideration of $100, Spencer RICE conveyed a parcel containing 70 acres more or less lying in the aforesaid Co. on the waters of Pigeon River and on the eastside bounded by lands of said RICE, William CATHEY, Junior, and MEHAFFEY. The said BELLAH now lives the same part of a tract of land the said RICE purchased from John STROTHER. Spencer RICE {Seal}. Witness: James LEEPER and Robert JONES. Registered in Haywood Co., 15 Aug. 1809.

Page 34.
Indenture, 6 Apr. 1809, between John STROTHER of Buncombe Co. and Robert LOVE of Haywood Co. In consideration of the sum of $250 paid by said Robert LOVE, the said John STROTHER conveys a parcel of land containing 317 acres lying in Haywood Co., on the waters of Richland Creek. Beginning at a small oak near a marked Hickory on the side of a ridge and runs N 220 poles to a white oak on a ridge which stands W 60 poles from Joseph TURNER’s corner then W 108 poles to a locust 12 poles S of Richland Creek in a line of CHAMBERS survey now said LOVE’s land there with said line S crossing two branches 190 poles to a white oak on a ridge Corner to CHAMBERS survey then W with the other line of the CHAMBERS survey 68 poles to a stake where said line intersects the line of a tract of 200 acres survey. Granted to sd. LOVE & John DAVIDSON & with sd. line 98 poles to a hickory corner to sd. tract then with said line W over 145 poles crossing CHAMBERS Creek to a small hickory then E passing a hickory Corner to the FURGUSES survey at 15 poles Crossing CHAMBERS Creek 195 poles to a stake and from thence to the beginning. The same being part of a large tract of land originally granted to David ALLISON for 250,240 acres which said tract of land was sold by James HUGHEY high Sheriff of Buncombe Co., aforesaid to satisfy the public and Co. tax due for the year 1796. John STROTHER {Seal}. Witness: William ALLEN, Jurat, and David WISNER. Registered in Haywood Co., 11 Sep. 1809.

Page 35.
No. 1432. In consideration of the sum of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres hereby granted unto Thomas JONES, a tract of land containing 100 acres in Buncombe Co. on both sides of SCOT’s Creek. Beginning on a locust and walnut pointers then S 26 poles to a stake then E 179 poles to a stake then N 90 poles to stake then W 179 poles with William STILES line. 28 Nov. 1805. J. TURNER. Will WHITE, State Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 5 Oct. 1809.

Page 36.
No. 1721. In consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres hereby grant unto John McDOWELL a tract of land containing 237 acres lying in Buncombe Co. on both sides of a fork of Richland Creek including of John MORROW improvements. Beginning at a hickory and runs N to the line of the place where John COLVERED now lives. 17 Dec. 1808. David STONE. Will WHITE, State Sec. Registered in Haywood Co., 6 Oct. 1808.

Pages 37-38.
No. 624. In consideration of the sum of 30 shillings for every 100 acres hereby granted unto Joseph DOBSON a tract of land containing 320 acres lying in Buncombe Co. on the left hand fork of SCOTT’s Creek above DOBSON’s other Survey including an old Indian Camp. 7 Jun. 1799. W. R. DAVIE. Will WHITE, State Secretary. Registered in Haywood Co., 6 Oct. 1789.

Page 38.
Indenture, 13 Jan. 1808, between George CUNNINGHAM and Amos BROWN, both of Buncombe Co., in consideration of the sum of $110 paid to the said CUNNINGHAM by the said Amos BROWN. The said George CUNNINGHAM conveys a tract of land lying in the aforesaid Co. and situated on a fork on the N side of the Main Creek and including both sides of the fork of SCOTT’s Creek. Beginning on a black oak thence with a line of John FURGUS N 10 W 42 poles to a stake thence S to E with or near SHROER’s C!] line 52 poles to a stake thence to the beginning of the same being part of a tract land granted by the State to Daniel McDOWEL and conveyed by him to me George CUNNINGHAM the part of said tract containing 36 acres the original being dated 10 Dec. 1804. George CUNNINGHAM {Seal}. Witness: John YOUNG, acknowledge. Registered in Haywood Co., 21 Oct. 1809.

Page 39.
Indenture, 12 Apr. 1806, between Jacob MINGUS and Amos BROWN, both of Buncombe Co., in consideration of the sum of $200 paid to said Jacob MINGUS, who conveys a tract of land in aforesaid Co. to BROWN situated on SCOTT’s Creek. Beginning on a white oak corner of Joseph DOBSON of the N side of the Creek. Jacob MINGUS {Seal}. Witness: John YOUNG, acknowledged, and John LEATHERWOOD. Registered in Haywood Co., 20 Oct. 1809.

Pages 39-40. I William McCONNELL of Buncombe Co. for the sum of $425 have sold unto David SCROGGS of the Co. aforesaid a tract of land in the said Co. on the waters of CRABTREE Creek of Pigeon River. The same being Granted to three different persons viz: 22 acres to Hugh DAVIDSON and 57 to HENRY and RAGSDALE and the balance of the said to ALLISON and conveyed by the Sheriff of Buncombe Co. to John STROTHER and by him to the said William McCONNELL containing 200 acres. 13 Jan. 1807. William McCONNER {Seal}. Witness: John STEVENSON and Arch.^d McHENRY. Registered in Haywood Co., 21 Oct. 1809.

Page 41.
Indenture, 3 Aug. 1804, between Nathan DIVER of Buncombe Co. and David McDOWEL. In consideration of the sum of $100 paid by said David McDOWEL to him, the receipt is hereby acknowledged, hath sold unto the said Daniel McDOWEL all that tract or parcel of land containing 100 acres in the Co. of Buncombe on both sides of CRABTREE Creek of Pigeon River the same being the E end of a certain tract of land originally Granted to John McDOWEL. Nathan DIVER {Seal}. Witnesses: Saml. McMULLIN and Robert REED. Registered in Haywood Co., 22 Oct. 1809.

Indenture, 6 Jul. 1809, between Adam KILLIAN of the Co. of Haywood and Thomas C. St CLAIR conveyed parcel of land lying in the Co. of Haywood containing five acres Bounded on the sides by Adam KILLIAN’s land and by Speculation on a fourth side. Adam KILLIAN {Seal}. Witnesses: Charles ELLIS and Leonard KILLIAN. Registered in Haywood Co., 22 Oct. 1809.

Pages 43-44.
Indenture, 24 Aug. 1803, between John STROTHER of the Co. of Buncombe and William BRYSON Jun^r of the Co. aforesaid. In consideration of the sum of $50 the said John STROTHER doth convey unto William BRYSON a certain parcel of land in the Co. aforesaid on both sides of the Trail fork of Richland Creek adjoining of James BRYSON’s land above. The same being part of a larger tract of land originally Granted by the State of North Carolina to David ALLISON for 250,240 acres, sold by James HUGHEY High Sheriff to satisfy the public and Co. tax due for the year 1796 and the said STROTHER being the highest bidder purchased the same. John STROTHER {Seal}. Witnesses: James BRYSON, Jurat, and And² BRYSON. Registered in Haywood Co., 24 Oct. 1809.

Pages 44-45.
Indenture, 24 Aug. 1803, between John STROTHER and James BRYSON, both of the Co. of Buncombe. In consideration of certain Services rendered the said John STROTHER doth give unto the said James BRYSON a certain parcel of land in the Co. aforesaid on both sides of the trail fork of Richland Creek. John STROTHER {Seal}. Witness: William BRYSON and Andes’ BRYSON. Registered in Haywood Co., 24 Oct. 1809.

Page 46.
Indenture, 4 Jun. 1807, between Thos. JONES of the Co. of Rutherford in the State of North Carolina and Abram ENLOE of the same Co. The said Thomas JONES in consideration of the sum of 5 pounds paid by the said Abram ENLOE conveyed a certain tract of land in the Co. of Buncombe on both sides of SCOTT’s Creek. Beginning at a locust and walnut pointers then S 26 poles to a stake thence E 179 poles to a stake thence N 90 poles to a stake thence W 179 poles with William STILES line. Thomas JONES {Seal}. Witnesses: John BATTLE, Ransom ECGINGTON [his mark], and Felix WALKER, Jurat. Registered in Haywood Co., 24 Oct. 1809.

Page 47.
Indenture, 17 Jun. 1809, between John STROTHER of the Co. of Buncombe and Colvay JACKSON of the Co. of Haywood. In consideration of the sum of $80 paid by the said Colvay JACKSON whereof the said John STROTHER a certain parcel of land containing 100 acres in the Co. of Haywood on the waters of the N fork of CRABTREE Creek. Beginning at a hickory corner of a 100 acre survey made for RAGSDALE’s heirs. John STROTHER {Seal}. Witness: Wm. ALEXANDER, acknowledged. Registered in Haywood Co., 25 Oct. 1809.

Page 48-49.
State of North Carolina. Indenture, 18 May 1808, between John STROTHER of the Co. of Buncombe and David WESTNER of the Co. of Cabaras, state aforesaid. In consideration of the sum of $100 paid by David WESTNER whereof the said John STROTHER doth hereby convey unto the said David WESTNER a parcel of land containing 390 more or less acres in the Co. of Buncombe. John STROTHER {Seal}. Witness: George MINGUS and William BRYSON. Registered in Haywood Co., 25 Nov. 1809.

Pages 49-50.
Indenture, 20 Aug. 1807, between Henry INMAN and Joseph DOBSON of the Co. of Burke and State of North Carolina and Robert ROLAND of the Co. of Buncomb. In consideration of the sum of $120 to Henry INMAN paid by John COLBERT hath conveyed unto Robert ROLAND land in Buncombe Co. on W fork of Richland Creek above the tract of land Edward HYATT lives on originally called HYATT tract. Henry INMAN {Seal} and Joseph DOBSON {Seal}. Witnesses: James STEVENSON, Jurat, and Solomon STANSBURY. Registered in Haywood Co., 26 Oct. 1809.

Page 50.
Indenture, 15 Jul. 1809, between Am ENLOE of the Co. of Rutherford and State of North Carolina and James BRISON of the Co. of Haywood. The said Am ENLOE in consideration of the sum of $500 paid by the said James BRISON conveyed a parcel of land in the Co. of Haywood on both sides of SCOTT’s Creek. Am ENLOE {Seal}. Witnesses: Nathaniel P WATTS, acknowledge, and And. [Andrew] BRYSON. Registered in Haywood Co., 27 Oct. 1809.

Pages 51-52.
Indenture, 5 Feb. 1807, between Spencer RICE of the Co. of Buncombe and James LEEPER of North Carolina. In consideration of the sum of $1500 to me in hand paid doth convey unto him the sd. James LEEPER a certain parcel of land in the Co. of Buncombe on the E side of Pigeon River bounded as follows: beginning at a white oak at a conditional line made between William and Joseph ENGLAND in the bottom near a W edge of a small meadows runs N 35 degrees W 40 poles to a stake at sd MAHAFFEY’s fence and thence with said fence S 37 W 13 poles to a hickory then N 31 W 40 poles to a dogwood and locust on the E bank of said river…including a small island…thence E 134 poles to William CATHEY’s corner…thence S with said CATHEY’s line 144 poles to a stake thence N 33 E on a conditional line made between Spencer RICE and John BELLAH. Spencer Rice {Seal}. Witnesses: Alexander Starrat McCLURE and Saml HUGHES. Registered in Haywood Co., 27 Oct. 1809.

Page 53.
State of North Carolina, No. 1. In consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres hereby paid into our Treasury by George CUNNINGHAM have Granted unto the said George CUNNINGHAM a tract of land containing 150 acres in the Co. of Haywood on SCOTT’s Creek. 9 Dec. 1809. David STONE. Will WHITE, State Secretary.

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State of North Carolina, No. 2. In consideration of 50 Shillings for every 100 acres hereby paid unto our Treasury by George CUNNINGHAM have Granted unto the said George CUNNINGHAM a tract of land containing 150 acres in the Co. of Haywood lying on a small branch on the N side of SCOTT’s Creek… Beginning on a poplar on FERGUS line. 9 Dec. 1809. David STONE. Will WHITE, State Secretary.

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I Malcolm HENRY of the Co. of Buncombe in consideration of the sum of $200 paid to me in hand hath conveyed unto William McCONNELL of the Co. aforesaid a tract of land in the said Co. lying on the branches of SCOTTs Creek. Containing 100 acres the same being Granted to William BRYSON Originally by patent bearing the date 26 Nov. 1802. 2 Jan. 1808. Malcolm HENRY {Seal}. Witnesses: Shidrick HYATT, Jurat, and John YOUNG. Registered in Haywood Co., 20 Jan. 1810.

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I John FERGUS of the Co. of Buncombe for and in consideration of the sum of $140 hath sold unto Wil-liam McCONNELL of the Co. aforesaid 100 acres of land in sd Co. on both sides of PATTONs fork of . SCOTTs Creek Joining and above John STILES. 30 May 1808. John FERGUS {Seal}. Witnesses: Robert LOVE, Junr, Jurat, and Thomas D LOVE, Jurat. Registered in Haywood Co., 20 Jan. 1810.

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Indenture, 6 Feb. 1808, between James BUIST of the Co. of Buncombe and Joseph HENRY of the Co. aforesaid. In consideration of the sum of $100 paid by the said James BUIST the said Joseph HENRY sold unto the said James BUIST a parcel of land in the Co. of Buncombe on the W side of Pigeon river above DEVER’s ford on both sides of the branch of the N fork of the first Creek that runs into Pigeon river including the sugartree cove and forming Widdow CHAMBERS line. Beginning on a chestnut corner on widow line on a ridge then running S 160 poles by BLUNT’s land… Joseph HENRY {Seal}. Witnesses: John WOODE, Robert GILESPPY and Ro. LOVE, Jurat. Registered in Haywood Co., 20 Jan. 1810.

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I James SMITH of Buncombe Co. appoint my trusty friend Hugh DAVIDSON of the Co. of Buncombe my true and lawful Attorney and for me and in my name to do & transact all necessary business in trading a piece of land lying in the Co. of Buncombe…bid off by him at Sheriff sale as the property of Samuel GUNN [or QUIN?]. 8 Oct. 1808. Jas SMITH {Seal}. Witness: Daniel SMITH. Registered in Haywood Co., 20 Jun. 1810.

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Indenture, 26 Dec. 1809, between John STROTHER of Buncombe Co., and George CRAWFORD of Co. of Haywood. In consideration of the sum of $130 paid by said George CRAWFORD whereof the said John STROTHER doth hereby convey unto him the said George CRAWFORD certain parcel of land containing 100 acres in the Co. of Haywood on the waters of Crabtree Creek… Beginning at a locust tree near the N side of a branch & runs thence N 160 poles to a stake thence E 100 poles to a stake thence S 160 poles to a stake in JACKSON’s line and thence with his line to the beginning. The same being part of a large tract of land originally granted to David ALLISON. John STROTHER {Seal} by his agent Robert LOVE. Witnesses: Benjamin ODELL Junr. and Hugh DAVIDSON. Registered in Haywood Co., 20 Jan. 1810.

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Indenture, 24 Nov. 1807, between Robert MANN and William McCONNELL, both of the Co. of Buncombe. The said Robert MANN in consideration of the sum of $300 to him paid doth convey the said William McCONNELL a parcel of land containing 100 acres in the Co. of Buncombe of the waters of Richland Creek on a branch on the W side where Jacob BUFF now lives. Beginning at a white oak on the S side of said branch near AVERY’s SW Corner…Tract of land originally granted to David ALLISON. Robert MANN {Seal}. Witnesses: Martin BUFF, Jurat, Samuel CABE and William LOVE.