Homestead Deed of Robert A. Keys
PWCo Deed Book 40, pg. 12
Know all men by these Presents that I, Robert A. Keys a citizen of Prince William County, and state of Virginia, being a householder and head of a family, and being desirous of claiming the benefit of the provisions of chapter 178 of the Code of Virginia of 1887, and amendment thereto under the pursuance of the state constitution of 1867, entitled exemption of property of a householder on head of a family from levy, seizure, garnishment or sale, for debts or liabilities on contract, by this deed made on this the 6th day of October 1890, do declare my intention of claiming such homestead on the following property, owned by me to wit:
12 acres of land at Brentsville, Va. upon which I now reside, and which was purchased by me from J. B. Reid & wife.
1 Bureau / $250.00
35 Barrels of corn / $10.00
40 shocks of fodder / $6.00
1 Red heifer 2 years old in June net / $9.00
Which said property selected and designated and set apart, I the said Robert A. Keys by virtue of the provisions of the chapter aforesaid of the Virginia Code of 1887, claim to hold exempt from levy, seizure, garnishing and sale.
Witness the following signature and seal
Robert A. [x his mark] Keys {seal}
Witnesses to the signature of R. A. Keys
W. W. Buckley
A. W. Sinclair
In Prince William County Court, Oct. 6th 1890.
This Homestead Deed of Robt. A. Keys was presented to the Court, acknowledged by the Grantor and was ordered to be recorded.
Teste, E. Nelson Clk
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