Deed, NC, Rowan, JOSEPH KERR to BENJAMIN BRYAN 1797 [The property is located in Rowan County] This indenture made the 9th day of January in the year of Our Lord 1797 between JOSEPH KERR of the county of Rowan in state of North Carolina on the one part and BENJAMIN BRYAN of the county of Johnston and state aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of 150 lb to the said JOSEPH KERR in hand paid or secured to be paid by the said BENJAMIN BRYAN at and before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. Has granted, bargained, sold, aliened, released, conveyed and confirmed and by these presents does bargain, sell, alien, release, convey and confirm unto the said BENJAMIN BRYAN his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the Middle District being part of a tract granted to said JOSEPH KERR containing 2,000 Acres No. 1647 dated the 16th day of April 1784 lying on the north side of Duck River on the headwaters of Caney Spring Creek and Spring Creek. Beginning at two Buckeye trees on the west side of Caney Spring Creek and runs East 100 chains to a stake in his line, thence North with said curves line 100 chains to a stake and said KERR’s West Line, thence West 100 chains to an Ash, said KERR’s South Corner, thence South 100 chains to the beginning. Containing 1000 acres to have and to hold the said lands, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances unto the said BENJAMIN BRYAN his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of him the said BENJAMIN BRYAN his heirs and assigns forever. And the said JOSEPH KERR for himself, his heirs, Executives and administrators does hereby promise, Covenant and agree that he the said JOSEPH KERR, his heirs, executor, administrators shall and will warrant and forever defend the said lands and premises unto the said BENJAMIN BRYAN his heirs and assigns against the lawful claim of him the said JOSEPH KERR and his heirs, executor and administrator or any other person or persons claiming buy or from or under him them or either of them. Except the Congress of the United States or the heathen tribes under them. In witness whereof the said JOSEPH KERR have hereunto set his hand and seal this 9th day of February in the year of Our Lord 1797. JOSEPH KERR Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of ALBERT TORRENCE HENRY CHAMBERS Page 1 of 3 ** PAGE BREAK ** Deed, NC, Rowan, JOSEPH KERR to BENJAMIN BRYAN 1797 State of North Carolina Rowan County November sessions 1800 It is hereby certified that this deed was duly approved in open court by ALBERT TORRANCE recorded and ordered to be registered. A. D. OSBORNE Page 2 of 3 ** PAGE BREAK ** Deed, NC, Rowan, JOSEPH KERR to BENJAMIN BRYAN 1797 ###### # # ##### ####### # # ##### ####### # # # # ## ## # # # ## # # # # # ## ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ###### # # # # #### ##### # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # ## ### # # # # # # ###### # # ##### ####### # # ### ##### ####### # # Transcribed from original documents by Brent R. BRYAN & Martha M. BRYAN. This document and others can be found on our website: BMGEN We claim COPYLEFT on the documents that we publish that are our original work. COPYLEFT “rules” can be reviewed on the web site: GNU Free Documentation License In short, use what you like. But if you use our stuff, mention us as the source. Brent R. BRYAN Martha M. BRYAN BrianMitchellGenealogy@gmail.com Page 3 of 3 ** PAGE BREAK **