Dorcas Braswell & William Hooks?

1784 - April 6, WILLIAM & DORCAS HOOKS to MATTHEW DRAKE, for 100 pds. for 60 acres adjoining MATTHEW & NATHANIEL DRAKE & THOMAS MANN. HOOKS bought it from GOV. ALEXANDER MARTIN; wit: MEARS & SAMPSON SIKES. (Nash Co., NC DB 1 Pg 307)

1785 - February 26, State of North Carolina to ARTHER BRASWELL, 100 acres in Bladen Co. on S side of Ashpole Swamp back of PITTMANs, adj. LOCKLEER, Richard JONES, ARTHUR BRASWELL. Ent. 26 February 1785; pat. 19 November 1787 by Richard CASWELL. (Land grant # 1299 Book A, pp. 174‑175)

1785 - March 4, WILLIAM BRASWELL's Will: "Item, I give to my daughter DORCAS HOOKS one dollar sterling to her and her heirs forever."..."Item, I give to my son ARTHUR BRASWELL a negro wench named Mott and her increase to him and his heirs forever." NOTE: Arthur moved to Bladen/Robeson Co., NC and had a son named Henry who lived in Marion Co., SC. Dorcas was Henry's aunt.

1787 - July 23, WILLIAM HOOKS has moved & patented 250 acres over by ARTHUR & HENRY BRASWELL. Keep reading. GADI W. BRASWELL to Moore T. SEALY, 22 October 1850, $24.00 20 acres north side of Dry Branch, part of a survey of 250 acres pat. to WILLIAM HOOKS 23 July 1787. Wit: Eli WISHART, W. McCORMICK. (Robeson Co., NC Book AA, p. 671)

1792 - December 5, HENRY BRASWELL of Liberty County, South Carolina to William RICHARDSON, Jr. of Nash Co., for 80 silver dollars a tract of 70 acres on the west side of Back Swamp, it having been conveyed to HENRY BRASWELL from George MASSENGAL; also another tract of 290 acres adjoining the aforesaid tract and James MASSENGAL, Richardson, and Isaac BASS, it being a tract conveyed from Wm. RICHARDSON, Sr. to HENRY BRASWELL. Wit: WILLIAM HOOKS, William Richard, and Sampson POWELL. Book 4, page 217.

1794 - March 2, Indenture. Stephen Gibson of Georgetown District SC to HENRY BRASSWELL of same place for L30 sterling 100 acres being part of 204 acre tract NEs Little Pee Dee River binding on Hase Swamp being the N part of the 204 acre tract ... plat annexed ... granted 1789 to Stephen Gibson Grant Book A, No. 5, P. 174. Signed: Stephen Gibson. Wit: WILLIAM HOOKS, Danl McDearmid. Proved before Valontine Rowell, JP, 8 February 1789. Rec & Ex 3 April 1811. Thos Harllee, RMC (E 314-316)

1800 - DORCAS HOOKS - Source Citation: Year: 1800; Census Place: Liberty, Marion District, South Carolina; Roll: 49; Page: 440; Image: 67

1808 - September, HENRY BRASWELL's son TOBIAS BRASWELL witnessed the will of DEMPSEY HOOKS. Dempsey mentions his "well Beloved Mother Dorcas Hooks Eight Hundred and forty Acres of land lying on Hayses Swamp the plantation where Wm. Hook died with all appertainances" and "my sisster polly powell Should have the Remaining part of my Estate if there Should Be any to be hers for ever likewise Whomsoever I Shall appoint Henry Brasswell and Rheacy Olliver my Whole and Soals Extrs" (Marion Co., SC Will Book I, Page 52)

1810 - DARKESS HOOKS Source Citation:Year: 1810;Census Place: , Marion, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 82

1814 - June 17, Stephen Gibson of Glen County Georgia, planter to Archibald McCormage of Marion District planter for $60 tract adjacent North Carolina line, HENRY BRASWELL & WM HOOKS on contrary swamp 100 acres granted to Stephen Gibson. Signed: Thomas Harllee attorney for Stephen Gibson. Wit: Charity (her mark) Coward, Riley Kersey. Proved before Hector McNeill, JP, 27 July 1814. Rec. & Ex. by Thos Harllee, RMC, 1 August 1814. (Marion Co., SC DB F 212-213)

1816 - October 11, Indenture. Colen Edwards to William Powell for $50 150 (acres?) on NEs little Pee Dee being part of a grant to Stephen Gibson transferred to Richard Edwards & from Edwards to his father Samuel Edwards & then left to his son Colin in his last will & testament the land being on the WIDOW HOOKS line S to Stephen Butler line E to Jordan Powell N to beginning. Signed: Colin (his mark) Edwards. Wit: TOBIAS BRASSWELL, John McCormaig. Pr before Daniel Campbell, JP, 29 March 1817. Rec 14 October 1823. (Marion Co., SC DB K Pg 196)

NOTE: I think this is Dorcas Braswell.

Jacob Braswell Sr & Jr, Nash Co., NC 1779

This Indenture made this sixth day of July Adonim- (?) one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine Between Jacob Braswell of Nash County and state of North carolina of the one part and His son Jacob Braswell of the said County of the other part witnesseth that for the consideration of the Love and Good will that the said Jacob Braswell hath and beareth to his son Jacob Braswell Hath Given and Granted and Doth by these presents give and Grant unto his son Jacob Braswell his heirs and assigns one Certain Tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the said County Beginning at a pine on the north (?) thence running --- fifty nine pole to a pine thence south --6 pole to a white oak thence East 10 pole to a gum Darkis Powells corner Thence by sd line south 200 pole to a hickory Then west -- pole to appear (?) in his own line thence by said line North 106 to a white oak Thence by his other line ---102 p--to a hickory On the road (?) thence ---- a line of Marked Trees to the Beginning Containing two hundred and thirty six (?) acres more or less To have and to Hold the said Land and premises thereon or thereupon with all and singular the appertaininces appertaining thereunto Unto him the said Jacob Braswell Jur his Heirs Executor Administrators and assigns for Ever and every part or Parcell whereof and the Reversion and Reversions Remainder and Remainders Rents & ------ - all and singular the said Land and Pein-iers (?) and also all the right Title Interest property Claims And Demands of him the said Jacob Braswell Sr him his heirs Extr Admr & assigns of and on in the said tract of Land and premises and The said Jacob Braswell Sr. for himself his Heirs Exect Adms and assigns doth covenant and agree --------with the said Jacob Braswell Jur him his heirs and Assigns by these presents that the sd Jacob Braswell Jur. him his heirs and assigns shall at any time and at All times and for Ever hereafter ----------peaceably and Quitly have Hold occupy possess and enjoy and the said parcel (?) of Land containing Two Hundred and thirty six Acres More or less and premises and --------------- keep safe and harmless from all ------ Charges (?) and Incumberences whatever (?) by him --- the said JacobBraswell Sr. him his Heirs Exec Adm- -- In Witness whereof he hath set his hand and affixed his seal The day and year first above Written Signed
Sealed and Delivered { Nash County Jacob (his mark) Braswell {Seal}
In the presence of us { July Cort 1779 The above Deed was in
---- (his + mark) Braswell { open Court Acknowledged and ordered to
James Woodard { Be Recorded Test Wm Hal Cl-
and is Registered Test ____ Mearns - R
This is a True coppy from Record By L -- Ellen ---

(1-69 & 70)

NOTE: Very difficult to read.

Samuel Braswell, Nash Co., NC 1788

This Indenture made this 11th day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and eighty eight Between Isham Hines of the County of Nash and state of North Carolina of the one part and Samuel Braswell of the County and state Aforesd of the other part Witnesseth that the said Isham Hines for and Inconsideration of the sum of eighty pounds specie to him in hand paid hath given Granted bargained Sold unto the said Samuel Braswell his heirs and assigns forever a Certain tract or Parcel of land lying on the north side of stony Creek in the County & state aforesd Containing Two hundred and thirty (?) three acres be the same more or less within the following bound Beginning at a White oak Thomas Hunters Corner runing West 180 pole to a pine thence North 270 pole to a Corner pine thence east 180 pole to a Corner to a oak from thence to the frst Station the same being part of asurvey of Land Containing seven hundred acres being Granted By his Excellency Richd Caswell bearing date the tenth day of November one Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Nine Together with all the appurtenances Thereunto Belonging unto him the said Saml Braswell his heirs and assigns forever In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affix my Seal this 11th day of May 1788
Test James Bradly} Isham Hines {Seal}
Edward Wilson} Nash County } May Court 1788
The within deed was duly proved in open Court
By the oath of James Bradly & ordered to be Recorded
Wm Hall Cll
and is Recorded Test WL (?) Mearns -A -
This a True (?) Copy from Record By L-F Ellen PR

(5-43 & 44)

Jesse Sr. & Hansel Braswell, Nash Co., NC 1837

This Indenture made this the ninth day of August i the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty Six between Jesse Braswell (Senr.) of the County of Nash and State of North Carolina of the one part and Hansel Braswell of the County and State aforesaid of the other witnesseth that the Said Jesse for and in Consideration of the Sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Hansel the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and him self therewith Satisfied hath this day given granted Bargained and Sold and by these presents doth give grant Bargain and sell alien and Enfeof unto the Said Hansel Braswell a Certain Tract or parcel of Land Lying and being in the County and State aforesaid it being the tract of Land on which the said Jesse now Lives and bound as followeth on the East by the Lands of John Evans & the public Road on the north abnd north East by the Lands of Richmond Walker and others South by the Wobbleton Land or Guilford Whitfields Supposed to Contain three hundred and Eighty nine acres be the Same more or Less to have and to hold unto the Said Hansel Braswell and his heirs together with all the profits and appertenances thereunto belonging and the Said Jesse Braswell well doth hereby warrant and defend the Right and title to te above mentioned Land to the Said Hansel against the Claim or Claims of all persons whatsoever in Testimony of all which I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this the day and dater above written
Witness
Guilford G. Whitfield + Jesse (his X mark) Braswell Sr. {Seal}
Grandy Etheridge -----------

State of North Carolina} Court of pleas and quarter Sessions
Nash County} February Term 1837
the foregoing deed of Sale was duly proven in open
Court by the oath of Guilford G Whitfield and ordered to be
Registered
Attest A. Whitfield CCC
And is Registered in Obedience thereto
By Saml --Vick PR

(16-178)

Jesse Braswell Sr., Nash Co., NC 1831

This indenture made this 4th day of July in the year of our lord 1831 - between Lawrence Battle of the County of Nash and State of North Carolina of the one part & Jesse Braswell Sr of the County & State afore said of the other witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of one Hundred & Sixty dollars to me in hand paid, the Receipt where of is hereby acknowledged and myself therewith Satisfied hath given granted bargained & sold and by these presents doth give grant bargain & sell & convey to the said Jesse Braswell his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land Situated lying and being in the County of Nash and state of NoCarolina it being the tract of land on which the said Jesse Braswell now lives & Bounded as follows in the East by the lands of Jno Evans and the publick Road on the North and North is the land of Richmond Walker James Braswell & others south by the wobbletons Said supposed to contain three Hundred and eighty nine acres be the Same more or less to have and to hold unto the said Jesse Braswell his heirs & assigns forever to gether with all its profits and appertenences there unto belonging and I the said Larrence Battle for myself my heirs & I do here by warrant and defend -- aforesaid land & premises to the said Jesse Braswell his heirs & I forever against every claim whatsoever in testimony whereof I have here unto made my signature & seal the day and date above in presents of
John Ha---son Larrence Battle {seal}
Joseph A Drake
State of North Carolina} Court of Pleas & quarter -
Nash County} Session May Term 1834
The fore going deed was duly proven in open Court on
the oath of Joseph A. Drake a subscribing witness there to
and on Motion ordered to be Registered
Attest AWhitfield C.C.C
And is Registered By ---Whitfield --

(15-262)

Jesse, Sally & Jeremiah Braswell, Nash Co., NC 1821

This Indenture made the 24th of February One Thousand Eight Hundred & twenty One Between Jesse Braswell and his wife Sally of the County of Nash and State of North Carolina of the One part and Jeremiah Braswell of the County and State aforesaid of the Other part Witnesseth that the said Jesse Braswell and Sally his wife for and inconsideration of the Sum of Two Hundred Dollars to us in hand paid by the said Jeremiah Braswell before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said Jesse Braswell and Sally his wife doth hereby acknowledge and in consequence thereof hath given granted bargained Sold and delivered unto the said Jeremiah Braswell his heirs and assigns a a (?) certain tract or parcel of Land Lying in the County of Nash and State aforesaid on the South side of Red Bud Creek Containing 120 Acres more or less and bounded as follows To Wit beginning at a black Jack Sills Corner and receiving north 2--west 193 poles to an ----in red bud Creek gauts line thence East 113 poles to a spanish Oak thence South 200 poles to a stake in said Sills line thence to the first station with the appertainances thereunto belonging and every part and parcel thereof to have and to hold the aforesaid bargained premises unto the said Jeremiah Braswell his heirs Exrs Admrs and assigns and the said Jesse Braswell and his wife Sally for themselves and their heirs Exrs & Admrs doth hereby agree to and with the said Jeremiah Braswell his heirs and assigns to warrant forever defend the title and property of the above mentioned Lands and premises against the Lawful Claim or Claims of all persons whatsoever unto the sd Jeremiah Braswell his heirs and assigns in Witness whereof the said Jessse Braswell and his Wife Sally hath hreunto set and affixed their hands and seals this the day and date first above Written. Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of us.
Jesse (his X mark) Braswell {Seal} Sally Braswell {Seal}
Attest Willie Bunting
State of NoCarolina Septr. 17 1821 On this day before me John
R Donald one of the Judges of the Superior Courts of Law and Equity for
the State aforesaid ca----Jesse Braswell one of the bargainors and
acknowledged the Execution of the foregoing deed by him and afterwards came Sally Braswell the other bargainor and wife of the said Jesse Braswell and was prively examined by -- -----
and apart from her husband to acting the Execution thereof by him and upon such examination acknowledged that she executed the same freely and without Compulsion let it be registered
Jno Donnald ---------

(11-17)

NOTE: Very hard to read the last part and there may be more on the same page pertaining to this deed.

Jacob & Jesse Braswell, Nash Co., NC 1794

This Indenture made the 10th February in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety four Between Jacob Braswell of the County of Nash and State of North Carolina of the one part Jesse Braswell his son of the county and state aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Jacob Braswell for and in consideration of the parternal Love and affection which he hath and doth bear towards his said son Jesse Braswell and many other moving Causes Hath given and granted and by these presents doth give and grant unto the said Jesse Braswell his heirs and assigns a Tract or parcel of Land Lying in the county of Nash aforesaid containing Three Hundred and Twenty four Acres and bounded as follows Beginning at a maple in the Branch David Evan's corner, and runing North a long Hollands line 134 po to a pine a corner Tree thence West 174 po to David Woodards Corner a pine thence north 62 po to a white Oak in morris's line thence East 32- pole to a spanish Oak thence south 160 po to a black oak thence East 64 po to a pine to Braswells Co thence south --poles along 108 poles along his line to David Evans corner a pine thence along his line west to the first Station. with all the appertainances there unto belonging and Every part & parcel thereof ~ To have and to hold the Said Land and premises above Granted with Every Benefit - to the only proper use and Behoof of him the said Jesse Braswell his heirs and assigns and the said Jacob Braswell for himself and his heirs doth agree to Warrant and forever Defend the Title and Property of the above Granted Land and premises unto the said Jesse Braswell his heirs and assigns forever In Witness Whereof the said Jacob Braswell hath hereunto set and affixed his hand ad seal the Day and year first above Written
signed seald an Deliver'd}
in the presence of} Jacob (his mark) Braswell {Seal}
John H Drake
Nash County February Coury
1794 the within Deed was in
open court acknowledged
& ordered to be registered
and is registered
Test Wm J Mearns D.-. Test Wm Hall C,C,

(4-249 & 250

)

Jesse Braswell Sr, Nash Co., NC 1824

This Indenture made this Nineteenth day of January in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred & twenty four between Jesse Braswell Sr. of the County of Nash & State of North Carolina and of the the one part and Wm Willis Boddie of the of the County and State aforsaid of the other part witnesseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of four Hundred & Nine Dollars & Eighteen Cents to him in hand paid by the _ William Willis Boddie the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained Sold and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain Sell and confirm unto the said Wm Willis Boddie his heirs and assigns for ever a Certain massuage or three tracts of Land lying on the great branch and joining the Lands of Jacob Braswell William Braswell Archeloes Tisdale and Others Containing by Estimation nine hundred Acres be the same more or less to have and to hold all and Singular the above bargained and Sold premises to the Said W Willis Boddie his heirs and assigns forever and the said Jesse Braswell for himself his heirs - doth hereby covenant and agree unto the said Wm Willis Boddie his heirs & assigns the above mentioned Land to warrant and forever defend against the claim or demands of all and every person or persons whatsoever upon Trust also the following property (to wit) five negro Slaves named as follows Bob. Charles. Venus George & Peggy with all the Stock of Cattle Horses hogs & sheep Consisting of Six head of Horses Eight head of Cattle forty head of hogs and seven head of sheep also Seven Beds & furniture and the balance of the House hold furniture one ---- & cider casks all the fodder & forty barrels of Corn and all the pork and One cart & wheels Nevertheless that the said W Willis Boddie his heirs Executors administrators or assigns Shall after the first day of July next or as soon thereafter as the said Wm Willis Boddie his heirs Exrs adm. or assigns shall think proper or the said Jesse Braswell his heirs Executors and administrators shall request in writing serveds on the said William Willis Boddie his heirs Executors administrators or assigns sell the aforesaid bargained and sold property at publick sale after giving legal notice by advertising the same in the county of Nash for the best prices that can be had in cash and out of the money arising from such sale shall pay to George Boddie his heirs the above mentioned sum of Four hundred & nine Dollars & Eighteen Cents with all charges which may accrue and the surplus money arising from such sale if any should remain after the payment of the said sum of Four Hundred and Nine Dollars and Eighteeen Cents with Interest and cost -- the said William Willis Boddie his heirs Executors administrators and assigns will pay over to the said Jesse Braswell his heirs Executors administrators or assigns in witness whereof the said Jesse Braswell has hereunto set his hand & seal the day and year first above written signed sealed & Delivered in the presence of
Witness Jacob Braswell Jesse his X mark Braswell {Seal}
WWBoddie {Seal}
State of North Carolina Nash county Court
February Sessions 1824 The forgoing deed of Trust from Jesse Braswell to Wm W. Boddie on behalf of George Boddie was acknowledged in Open Court and on motion Ordered to be recorded
Attest H-Blount ---
And is registered By W.G. Whitfield P.R.

(Nash Co., NC BK 11 Pg 74)

NOTE: From the will of Jesse's father, Jacob: Item: I give and bequeath to my son JESSE BRASWELL all my land and plantation whereon I now live also the land I purchased of DENY BRASWELL one negro man Bob one negro woman Juda one negro woman Cate boy Allen and their increase also Charles and Venis also my still and my cyder cask to be held and enjoyed by him and his heirs forever.

Jesse Braswell Jr, Nash Co., NC 1818

This Indenture made this day of September 1818 Between Elias Williams of the County of Franklin and the State of North Carolina of the One part and Jesse Braswell Jur of the County of Nash and State aorsd Of the Other part Witnesseth that for and In consideration of the sum of Three Hundred & Thirty three Dollars to me in hand paid by the Said Jesse Braswell the receipt whereof I do acknowledge and being Fully Satisfyd I have for consideration of the above Sum Granted Bargained and Sold unto the said Braswell Two Tracts of Land it Being the Land that fell to me by the Death of my Father and my Part of my Mothers Dower the said Land Lying and being in the county of Nash and State aforesaid lying on the North side of Swift Creek Beginning at Wm Manns (?) Corner on Said Creek and runing his Line of Marked Trees No 150 poles to a stake Thence No 78 po to the Center of a Red Oak & Hicory the Dower Corner thence -o 34 ------ 36 poles To a red oak thence - 92 po to a red Oak in L-- Arringtons Line thence his line south 50 pos to his Corner thence E his other Line 80 po to the aforesd Swift Creek thence Down the various Courses of sd Creek to the first station containing by estimation seventy five Acres be the same more or less One other Tract that is my Part of the Dower Beginning on the said Swift Creek Mathew Williams Corner Maple thence So 16--- out to a white oak said Williams Corner thence along a Back line to an oak Zelpah Williams Corner thence along said Zilpah's line --12 E- to a Hicory thence to a Sowerwood thence to a Hicory on said Creek thence Down said Creek to the first station containing by estimation Forty Acres be the same more or Less To have & to hold the above Land and premises I Elias Williams for myself my Heirs and assigns Do Warrant and forever Defend the right And Title of the two above Mentioned Tracts of Land with all the wood Minerals --Unto the said Jesse Braswell His heirs and Assigns forever agst the Claims of all Manner of Persons Whatsoever In Testamony hereof I have hereunto Set my Hand & Affixed my seal the Day and Date Above Written Signed Sealed in the presence of us Nash County Elias his X mark Williams {Seal}
D. Pitts (?) } November Court 1818 the within Deed of sale Was
Lark Battle} In Open Court Duly proved by the oath of Lark Battle
And On Motion Ordered to be Registered attest Wm Hallee
And is Registered By LdF.Ellen PR

James Braswell, Nash Co., NC, 1854

State of North Carolina}
Nash County} This Indenture made this ninth day of December A.D. one thousand Eight hundred and Fifty four between James Braswell of the County of Franklin & State aforesd of the one part and Exum Braswell, Arthur Braswell, and Mariah Braswell (children of the said James Braswell) of the County of Nash & State afsd of the other part Witnesseth that the sd James Braswell for and in Consideration of the natural love and affecton which he has and bears unto the said Exum, Arthur & Mariah and also for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said Exum, Arthur & Mariah at and before the sealing and delivering hereof the receipt whereof whereby acknowledged have given, granted, aliened and confirmed and by these presents do give, grant, alien, and confirm unto the said Exum, Arthur & Mariah & their heirs all the right title claim & Interest which I have now or may hereafter have in & to the Estate both real & personal of my deceased brother Dempsey Braswell reserving to myself the sum of Fifty dollars to be paid to him by the Exrs or admr of said Estate the right & title to which said Estate with the exception of the fifty dollars reserved Warrants & promises to defend to his children as aforesaid to them their heirs and assigns forever - free from the claim or claims of any & all persons whatsoever In testimony of all which the said James Braswell hath hereto affixed his hand and seal the day & date above written.
Signed sealed acknowledged} James (his X mark) Braswell {Seal}
& delivered in the presence of}
Wm L. Arrington X}
State of N.Carolina}
Nash County} Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions I German Ward do hereby Certify that William T. Arrington Came before me and duly proved the Execution of the foregoing Deed of Gift on oath, Let it be Registered together with this certificate this 12th Dec. 1854 Attest G.W. Ward Clk
Registered in obedience thereto the 14th day of December A.D. 1854
Attest Wm H Joyner Regr.

Jesse Braswell & Children, Nash Co., NC 1846

Know all men by these presents, that, I, Jesse Braswell, of the County of Nash & State of North Carolina, for and in Consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear unto my Children, Samuel Davis Braswell, Ann Eliza Braswell and Nancy Emily Elizabeth Christian Braswell, and also in Consideration of the Sum of One dollar to me paid by my Said Children at and before the Sealing ad delivery hereof, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained & Sold, and by these presents, do give, grant bargain & Sell unto my Said Children, all my right and interest in the estate of Jacob Odum decd in right of my wife Mildred, To have and to hold all and Singular the premises hereby given and granted, unto my Said Children, their executors and administrators forever - I do hereby also appoint James Odum Trustee and Guardian for my Said Children In witness hereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal this 11th day of 1846
Witness } Jesse (his + mark) Braswell seal
John Braswell}
William Braswell}
State of North Carolina} Court of Pleas & quarter Session
Nash County} May Term 1846
The execution of the foregoing Deed of Gift from Jesse Braswell to
Samuel D Braswell & others was acknowledged in open Court & is ordered
to be registered Attest Attest
And is Registered G.W. Ward P.R. F.M. Taylor Cl-------

Sampson Braswell, Nash Co., NC 1806

Know all men by these presents that I Benjamin Whitfield of the County of Nash and State of Northcarolina for and In consideration of the Sum of Four Hundred and fifty Dollars to Me In hand paid by Sampson Braswell of the County and State aforesaid have bargained Sold and Delivered unto the said Sampson Braswell two Negros named Huldea & Dilsey and I the said Benjamin Whitfield for myself My Heirs & the said Negros to the said Sampson Braswell his heirs Executors Administrators Or assigns for Ever Shall and will Warrant and for Ever Defend against the lawful Claim Or Demands of all persons Whatsoever In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and and (?) Seal this 5th Day of December AD 1806
Witness Benja Whitfield {Seal}
Hardy G Whitfield} Nash Court Febry court
Samuel Williams } 1807 the within Bill of sale
Willie G Whitfield} was In open Court Duly proved
} and ordered to be Registered
And Is Regd by L F Ellen By test Wm Halle

Sampson Braswell, Nash Co., NC 1806

This Indenture Made This Fifth Day of December in the Year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred Six Between Sampson Braswell of the County of Nash and State of Northcarolina of the one part & Benjamin Whitfield of the County & State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Sampson Braswell For and I consideration of the sum of Twelve Hundred & Fifty Silver Dollars to me in hand paid by the said Benjamin Whitfield the Receipt whereof I the said Sampson Braswell doth hereby acknowledge & myself fully Satisfyd conttented & paid Have Granted bargained sold and conveyed unto the said Benjamin Whitfield his Heirs & assigns for ever a certain Tract or Parcel of land In the said County on the north side of Pigbasket Creek Containing By Estimation and Survey Six Hundred & Eight Acres & Bounded As follows. Beginning at a Elm on the sd. Creek & Runing nearly East a line of Marked trees 88 po. to a Hickory thence Nearly East 94 po. to a pine thence near north 22 po. to a Stake thence East 53 po. to an Oak thence north 27 po D East 131 po. to an Oak thence north 1 D West 204 po to a pine thence South -9-.122 po to a pine thence South 2 D East 130 po. to a Black oak thence nearly West 72 po. to a black oak thence Nearly South 37 po. to Ellens corner in the Branch thence down The branch to Ellens old line thence south along Ellens line 2 D West to a stake thence south ----West 226 pole to a pine thence South 3d East 73 po. to said Creek thence Down the Various Course of said Creek to the Beginning it being the hole of the land which my Farther Samuel Braswell Bequeathed to me in his last will an Testament to have And to hold the said Land an premises with all the ways water Courses and all improvements thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining thereto and I the said Samson Braswell myself my heirs & the sd Land and premises to the said Benjamin Whitfield his Heirs and Assigns for Ever shall and will Warrant & for Ever defend by these presents In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Seal the Day and year above Written
Signed sealed and Delivered} Sampson Braswell {Seal}
In presence of} Nash County May Court 1807
Hardy G. Whitfield} The above Deed was in open Court
Samuel Williams} Duly proved by the Oath of Will-i Whitfield
Willie GWhitfield} and ordered to be Registered and ---
Recorded by L. F. Ellen By (?) Test Wm Halle (?)

(8-183)

NOTE: Sampson Braswell was the son of Samuel Braswell & Sarah Hunt. His wife was Priscilla Williams.