Will: Alexander Reid

Will of Alexander Reid
PWCo Will Book S, pg. 376
Dated 31 October 1874; Proved: 5 April 1875

I Alexander Reid of the County of Prince William State of Virginia being in sane mind, but in declining health do make this my last Will & Testament hereby revoking all other Wills in the following manner to wit:

1st I will to my Brother Silas Reid two notes on J. Warder Davis, amounting to $200 - and falling due as follows. One note due 1st December 1875 the others due 1st of December 1876 and lastley I constitute and appoint my Brother Silas Reid executor of this my last will and testament.

Given under my hand & seal this 31st day of Oct. 1874

Alexander Reid [x his mark] {seal}

Signed sealed & acknowledged in the presence of 

Thomas J. Simpson
Silas Simpson

In Prince William County Court April 5th 1875

The last Will & Testament of Alexander Reid decd was this day produced in Court by Silas Reid the Executor therein named and being proved by the Oaths of Thomas J. Simpson and Silas Simpson the subscribing witnesses thereto was ordered to be recorded. And on motion of Silas Reid the said executor who made oath and together with Joseph B. Reid & John L. Reid his securities who justified as to their sufficiency entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law which bond is ordered to be recorded. Certificate is granted the said Reid for obtaining a probate of said Will in due form.

Teste, L. A. Davis, Clerk

Will: Martha E. Peyton (1831)

Will of Martha E. Peyton
PWCo. Will Book N, pg. 383
Dated: 30 June 1831; Proved: 3 October 1831

I Martha E. Peyton of Prince William County Va. do make and ordain this my last will and testament, herby revoking all other wills heretofore made by me. 

First, It is my will and desire that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as possible (my debts few and of small amount) to be paid out of any money I may leave, or bonds due or to become due to me, and from the sale of what little stock I may leave, and household and kitchen furniture; and should there not be enough to discharge the just claims against me, I then direct and do hereby request my Executor hereinafter named mentioned, to hire out my negroes for one year, or longer if necessary, and apply the proceeds thereof to the payment of my debts until they are all paid.

Secondly, I do hereby will and direct that after my debts are paid in the manner aforesaid, that all my negroes, without exception, shall be emancipated and have their freedom, they having served me during my life, and as I am unwilling for them to be kept in slavery or owned by any person after my death.

Lastly, I do hereby appoint, constitute and ordain my friend Jesse Ewell Junr. Executor of this my last will. 

In Witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 30th day of June in the year of our Lord 1831.

Martha E. Peyton {seal}

Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of us
Jesse Ewell Jr.
Charlotte Ewell

At a Court held for Prince William County the 3d day of October 1831.

This last will and testament of Martha E. Peyton decd. was presented to the Court and being proved by the Oaths of Jesse Ewell Jr. & Charlotte Ewell is admitted to record and Jesse Ewell Jr. the Executor therein named here in Court renounced the burthen of the Executor thereof. 

And at a Court held for said County the 2d. day of January 1832. 

On the motion of John W. Tyler, it is ordered that Jesse Ewell Sheriff of this county do take into his possession the Estate of Martha E. Peyton decd. & administer the same according to law with the Will annexed, it appearing that she has been decd upward of three months & no person having applied for administration on her Estate.

Teste, P. D. Dawe  Ct. Cur.

Amanuensis Monday: Will of Jane Carney

Will of Jane Carney
PWCo Will Book N, pg. 263

I Jane Carney do hereby make my last Will & Testament in manner & form following (that is to say)

First. I give & bequeath to my son John Carney thirty dollars as his full portion of my estate.

Secondly, I give to my Granddaughter Jane Hardin daughter of Byram Hardin one horse bridle & saddle worth fifty dollars & fifty dollars in money.

Thirdly, I give to my Granddaughter Delia Carney daughter of my son Benjamin one horse bridle & saddle worth fifty dollars & fifty dollars in money.

Fourthly, I give to my son Benjamin Carney one fifth of the residue of my estate after deducting ___ dollars the amount of an account he is due me.

Fifthly, I give to my son William Carney one fifth of my Estate after taking out the three legacies just mentioned taking from his portion ____ dollars he is due me.

Sixthly, I give to my daughter Elizabeth Murthey one fifth of my estate after taking out the three legacies just mentioned taking from her portion forty five dollars she is due me.

Seventhly, I give to my son Joshua one fifth of my Estate after the three legacies just mentioned be pd, he accounting for the thirty five dollars he is due me.

Eighthly, I give to my daughter Tamer Hardin one fifth of my estate after the three legacies [j]ust mentioned be paid.

Lastly, I do hereby constitute & appoint Byram Hardin the husband of my daughter Tamer Executor of this my last will & testament hereby revoking all other or former Wills or testaments by me heretofore made.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal this 25th day of March 1830.

Jane Carney [X her mark] {seal}

Signed in presence of
Thomas Nelson
Richd. W. Weedon

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions held for Prince William County the 2d. day of August 1830. 

This last will and testament of Jane Carney decd was presented to the court by Byram Harding the Execr. therein named and being proved by the oaths of Thomas Nelson and Richd. W. Weedon is ordered to be recorded, and the said Byram Harding made oath to the same according to law and having taken the oath of an Exor. .and performed what is usual in such cases certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.

Teste, P. D. Dawe  Ct. Cur.

Deed: John Dye Sr. to Benjamin Pridmore

Deed: John Dye Sr. & Wife to Benjamin Pridmore
PWCo Deed Book 3, pg. 127

This Indenture made this twenty seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Six between John Dye Senr. of the County of Prince William and State of Virginia and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Benjamin Predmore of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Dye for and in consideration of two hundred and ninety one pounds of Lawful money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Benjamin Predmore the receipt whereof the said John Dye doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained and sold aliened and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell alien and confirm unto the said Benjamin Predmore his heirs and assigns forever, one hundred and fifty acres of land the same being a part of the land I purchased of William Matthews which was devised to him by his father and purchased it from Will Bean to whom a Patent issued in the year 1726 for 453 acres lying in the County of Prince William and bounded as followeth Viz.

Beginning at a Box Oak marked W, C, supposed to be in a line of the Patent thence N32, W153 pole, to a large red oak thence N 31 1/2-W163 pole to a Stone in the Dumfries Road in the angle of a large red & white oak, thence up the said Road N75 W22 pole thence S26 3/4 W133 pole to the South line of the Patent, Thence with the said line S30 E113 pole to a small hickory supposed to be near where the original original corner stood Thence N84 1/2 East 147 1/2 pole to the first station. With all and singular the appurtenances in any wise belonging or appertaining to the same as fully as if the same were herein mentioned and expressed.  To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances to the said Benjamin Predmore his heirs and assigns forever.

And the said John Dye doth hereby covenant for himself his heirs Executors, and admrs. that it shall and may be lawfull for the said Benjamin Predmore peaceably and quietly to enter or hold and enjoy the said tract or parcel of land free from the lawful let hindrance or interruption of him the said John Dye or Elizabeth his wife or any person or persons claiming by under or in trust for him her or any of them and shall so remain free defended and indemnified from and against all former alienations, gifts, sales, mortgages and charges had or suffered by the said John Dye or Elizabeth his wife or by his or her ancestors or any of them. And the said John Dye for himself and his heirs the said tract or parcel of land and every part thereof against him and his heirs and against all and every person or persons whatsoever to the said Benjamin Predmore his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents.  In Witness whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

John [his mark] Dye {seal}
Elizabeth [her mark] Dye {seal}

Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Chas. Ewell, Alexr. Bruce, Griffin Matthews, Thomas Larkin, John H. Dye


The Commonwealth of Virginia, to Alexander Bruce and Charles Ewell Gentlemen, Greeting: Whereas John Dye Senr. and Elizabeth his wife by their certain Deed of Bargain & Sale dated the 27th day of March 1806 have sold and conveyed unto Benj. Predmore the fee simple estate of and in one hundred and fifty one acres situate in the County of Prince William and Commonwealth aforesaid; and whereas the said Elizabeth Dye cannot Conveniently travel to the County Court of Prince William aforesaid, to make acknowledgement of the same, therefore power is hereby given unto you or any two of you, to receive the acknowledgment which the said Elizabeth Dye shall be willing to make before you of the conveyance aforesaid, contained in the said Deed which is hereto annexed; and you are therefore commanded that you do call and cause to come before you the said Elizabeth Dye and examine her privily and apart from her said husband, whether she doth the same freely and voluntarily, without the persuasions or threats of her said husband and whether she be willing the same should be recorded in the County Court of Prince William aforesaid; and when you have taken her acknowledgment and examined her as aforesaid, that you distinctly and openly certify the Justices of our said County Court thereof, under your seals, sending there this writ. Witness John Williams Clerk of our said Court, at the Court house thereof, this 17th day of March 1806 and in the thirtieth year of our Foundation.

J. Williams


Prince William County se.

In obedience to the within we the Subscribers have examined the within named Elizabeth Dye separately and apart from her husband the said John Dye and we do hereby certify that she did freely and voluntarily acknowledge the annexed Deed without any persuasions or threats of her said husband and that she is willing the same should be recorded in the County Court of Prince William.  Given under our hands and seals this 27th day of March 1806.

Chas. Ewell{seal}
Alexr. Bruce   {seal}


At a Court continued and held for Prince William County April 8th 1806

This Deed from John Dye Sr. & Elizabeth his wife to Benjamin Predmore was proved by the oaths of Charles Ewell, Thomas Larking & John Dye (together with a dedimus returned executed) & ordered to be recorded.

Teste, J. Williams  Cl Cur

Will: William L. Scott (1830)

Will of William L. Scott
PWCo WB N, pg. 262

As it is appointed for all men to die, and having been blessed by Divine Providence to whom I feel gratefull with some of this worlds goods, and being now in a sound state of mind do solemly make and ordain this my last Will and Testament written with my own hand and sealed with my seal.

I then therefore do will, and bequeath, to my loving & affectionate mother Clarinda Scott, all my monies, lands, slaves, goods, debts and all and every kind of property whatever that I now, or may have, at any future period. These I solemly give, after my Brother James W. Scott whom I appoint my Executor shall have paid all my just debts. I also give and bequeath all my right and interest in my Fathers Estates, and all and every interest that I may have in my Uncle Noah Maddox's Estate, and I also give to her all & every interest that I may have or now have in any & every property whatever, to have & to hold and dispose of in any way she thinks proper.  Given under my hand & seal this 14th day of April 1830 at Cedar Hill Prince Wm. County& State of Virginia.

William L. Scott {seal}

Signed & sealed in presence of
J. E. Weems
Thomas I. Maddox
Allison Maddox

As I owe but few debts & those of a small magnitude I have explicit confidence in my brother James W. Scott's discharging them when ever called on. It is therefore my wish if the Court will allow it, to permit him to act as Executor with Security.

Given under my hand & seal this 14th day of April 1830
Cedar Hill Prince Wm. County VA

William L. Scott {seal}

Signed & sealed in presence of Jesse E. Weems

At a Court held for Prince William County the 5th day of July 1830.

This last will and testament of William L. Scott decd. was proved by the oaths of Jesse E. Weems and Allison Maddox witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Teste, P. D. Dawe  Ct. cur.

1836 Dec. 5.  James W. Scott qualified as Executor of W. L. Scott decd. 

Teste, J. Williams   CC

Amanuensis Monday: Deed: Meyer/Cather/Merchant/Pridmore to Ayres (Stone House) (1902)

Deed:  Meyer to Ayers
PWCo Deed Book 51, page 26
20 September 1902

THIS DEED made this 20th. day of September, in the year 1902; between Henry A. M[e]yer and Irene E, his wife, William H. Cather and Mary E., his wife, Benjamin N. Merchant and May B. his wife and John B. Pridmore, the heirs at law of Benson L. Pridmore decd. of the first part, and Henry J. Ayres of the secon dpart;

Witnesseth: -- that the said parties of the first in consideration of the sum of One thousand six hundred dollars in hand paid to them by the said Ayers, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have given, granted, bargained and sold and do by these presents give, grant, bargain, sell and convey with general warranty, unto the said Ayers, all that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in the county of Prince William, containing 164-3/4 acres, and is composed of the following tracts of land, to wit;

1st. a tract of land lying in the said county, known as the "Stone House property" on both sides of the Warrenton and Alexandria turnpike, and adjoining the lands of Henry F. Lynn, James Robinson, Martin Matthew, and others, and on the east of Sudley Mill and Manassas road and containing 137 acres more or less; and is the same land conveyed to the said Benson L. Pridmore decd. by George E. Starbuck by deed of bargain and sale recorded in the county court of the said county in LIber 33 page 147.

2nd. A certain tract of land lying in the said county on Youngs Branch, and containing 21 acres and 31 poles, and is the same land conveyed to the said Benson L. Pridmore decd. by Q. L. Sanford, by deed of bargain and sale recorded in the said county in Liber 32 page 614, and the

3rd. A part of the tract of land known as "Rosefield" of which John D. Dogan died seized and possessed, and contains 6-1/2 acres more or less and is the same land conveyed to the said Benson L. Pridmore decd. by John Cross and wife by deed of bargain and sale recorded in the said county court in Liber 34 page 509.

And the parties of the first part covenant that they have the right to convey the said tract of land, that they have done no act to encumber the same, and that they will execute such further assurances as may be requisite.  Witness the following signatures and seals.

Henry A. Meyer
Irene E. Meyer
William H. Cather
Mollie E. Cather
B. N. Merchant
M. B. Merchant
John Benj. Pridmore


In Clerks Office Prince William County, September 20th. 1902.

This Deed from Meyer wife & c. to Ayres, was received, acknowledged by the grantors, and admitted to record.

Teste.

Edwin Nelson, Clk.

Amanuensis Monday: Contract: Johnson Option to Rose [1916)

Contract - Johnson option to Rose
PWCo Deed Book 67, pg. 345

THIS CONTRACT made this 19th day of February, 1916, by and between ALFRED JOHNSON, party of the first part, and J. ROSE, party of the second part.

WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of Ten Dollars cash in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said party of the first part has optioned to the said party of the second part a Lot situated on Potomac Street, in the Town of Potomac, and being the Lot known as Lot one in Block one, and next [to] the river adjoining the land of Hattie Bates, being 125 feet by 110, and being the same land sold the party of the first part by Max Lansburg.

The price of said land to be $1400.00 payable on or before the expiration of this option.

If the party of the second part fail to comply with the terms of this option with in six months then the same shall be null and void.

The party of the first part to make a deed with general warranty. This option is made subject to an option to J. C. Clay & Co. of record in Prince Wm. Co.

Witness the following signature and seal.

Alfred Johnson {seal}


State of Va.
County of Prince Wm.

I Brian Gordon a Comr. in Chancery for the Circuit Court of Prince Wm. Co. do certify that Alfred Johnson whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date the 19th of Feby. 1916 has acknowledged the same before me.

Given under my hand this 19th day of Feby. 1916.

Bryan Gordon, Comr. in Chancery

Joe Hayman is a half owner in this option.
J. Rose


In the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Prince William County, February 21, 1916.

THIS OPTION, from Johnson to Rose was received with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Teste:
J. E. Herrell, former Clerk.
Per. Geo. G. Tyler, his successor

[Note in margin:  Deliver to H. J. Davis, Mar. 31, 1916.  GGT.]

Amanuensis Monday: Deed: Eppa Hunton Jr. to C. W. Fair (1888)

Prince William County
Deed Book 38, page 367
Hunton to Fair

This Deed made and entered into this the 11th day of October 1888 between Eppa Hunton Jr. of the first part and C. W. Fair, of the second party.

Whereas by a decree of the Circuit Court of Prince William County pronounced on the 8th day of October 1888, in the suit of Wards Excr. vs. Florence, the said Eppa Hunton Jr. was appointed a special commissioner and was directed to convey to C. W. Fair certain lands hereinafter more particularly described with Special Warranty.

Now this Deed witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises and of the sum of Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars in hand paid the said Eppa Hunton Jr. by the said C. W. Fair the receipt where of is hereby acknowledged, he the said Eppa Hunton Jr. commissioner aforesaid has granted bargained and sold and by these presents does grant, bargain sell and convey unto the said C. W. Fair his heirs and assigns forever with Special Warranty all that tract of land situate in the County of Prince William adjoining the lands of Sam Beavers, Albert Corn, and others containing 23[?] acres, more or less.

Witnesseth the following signature and seal, the day and year first above written.

Eppa Hunton Jr. {seal}

Virginia, Fauquier County, Sct.

I, C. M. White, a Notary Public for Fauquier County, in the state of Virginia, do certify that Eppa Hunton Jr., whose name is signed to the writing hereto attached, bearing date on the 10th day of October 1888, has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid.

Given under my hand this 11th day of October 1888.

C. M. White, N.P.

In Clerks Office Prince William Count.

Dec. 7, 1888   This Deed from Hunton Commr. to Fair was received with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Teste,

Edwin Nelson, Clk.

Deed: Copin to Barnes (1866)

Deed:  Copin to Barnes
PWCo Deed Book 26, pg. 334

This Deed made the seventh day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six between Pamelia A. Copin of the first part and Jane W. Barnes col'd [colored] of the second part, both of the County of Prince William in the State of Virginia. Witnesseth that in consideration of the [sum] of eighteen dollars the said Pamelia A. Copin doth grant unto the said Jane W. Barnes (col) with general warranty, a certain lot or parcel of land situated in the said county, on the north eastern border of the land of the said Pamelia A. Copin, north of a certain branch and adjoining the land of Isaac W. Dans, and containing six acres. The said Pamelia A. Copin warrants that she has the right to convey the said land to the grantee; that she has done no act to encumber the said land, that the Grantee shall have quiet possession of the said land free from all encumbrances and that the said party of the first part will execute such further assurances of the said land as may be requisite.  Witness the following signature and seal

Pamelia A. Copin {seal}


State of Virginia
County of Prince William, to wit

I R. W. Wheat a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid in the state of Virginia do certify that Pamelia A. Copin whose name is signed to the writing above bearing date on the 7th day of Aug. 1866 has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand the 7th day of August 1866

R. W. Wheat  (j.d.)


In the Clerks Office of Prince William County Court October 12th 1866

This deed from Copin to Barnes with the certificate annexed was received in said office and admitted to record.

Teste M. B. Sinclair  Clerk

Amanuensis Monday: Deed: Beavers to Beavers (1903)

Deed: Beavers to Beavers
PWCo. Deed Book 52, pg. 89

This DEED, made this 1st day of September in the year one thousand nine hundred and three, between Lucian Beavers, of the County of Prince William, Virginia, of the first part and Albert R. Beavers, of the County of Prince William, Virginia, of the second part

WITNESSETH: That in consideration of the sum of fifty-one dollars, cash in hand paid by the said Albert R. Beavers at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said Lucian Beavers, party of the first part, does grant unto the said Albert R. Beavers, party of the second part, with General warranty, an undivided one-third interest in all that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Coles Magisterial District in Prince William County, Virginia containing forty-two (42) acres, be the same more or less, and is the same land which was owned by the late Mrs. Nancy Petty and was devised by her to her daughter, Emily Beavers, during her life, and to the children of the said Emily Beavers, the said Lucian Beavers being one of three children left by her. The said tract of land being bounded on the South by the Brentsville-Independent Hill Road, on the west by Wheaten: and also joining the land of George Petty. The said Lucian Beavers covenant that L. has the right to convey the said land to the grantee; that L. has done no act to encumber the said land; that the grantee shall have quiet possession of the said land, free from all encumbrances, and that L., the said party of the first part, will execute such further assurance of the said land as may be requisite. Witness the following signature and seal.

Lucian {X his mark} Beavers (seal)

Witnesses

J. B. T. Thornton,
H. Thornton Davies


In the Clerk's Office of Prince William County, Sept. 1st., 1903.

This deed of Beavers was received, acknowledged by the grantors, and admitted to record.

Teste,

E. Nelson  Clk

Deed: Loan: Alexander to Stith (1823)

Prince William County
Deed Book 9, page 78

To all to whom this present writing shall come greeting--

Know ye, that I Jane Alexander of the County of Prince William desirous of aiding and assisting as far as lies in my power my daughter Mary D. Stith and her children of the same County as long as I live have loaned and by these presents do loan unto the said Mary D. Stith the use of Matilda a negro woman during my pleasure or so long as I may live then to be returned, with any increase she may have in order to a division among my children (she being one of my dower slaves) as directed by the will of my late husband Gerard Alexander deceased as will appear by a reference to said Will.  In testimony whereof I have this 26 day of March 1823 affixed my hand and seal.

Jane Alexander {L.S.}

Test,
Griffin Stith Junr.
Otho W. Callis
Wm. Stuart

In the Clerks office of Prince William County Court May 19th 1823

This instrument of writting from Jane Alexander to Mary D. Stith was proved before me by the oaths of Otho W. Callis and William Stuart and admitted to record.

Teste P. D. Dawe      ct cur

Amanuensis Monday: Deed: Hixon to Milstead (1915)

Prince William County
Deed Book 67, pg. 77
Hixon to Milstead

This deed made the 17 day of September 1915, between G. W. Hixson, party of the first part, and Frank Milstead party of the second part,

WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of its value cash in hand paid by the said second party to the said first party, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the said party of the first part doth by these presents bargain, grant, sell, release, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, with general warranty of title west half of lot Number 47, as designated in the plat and survey of West End Cemetery, adjacent to the town of Manassas, in the county of Prince William, the same to be used as a burial place for white persons only.

Witness the following signature and seal.

G. W. Hixson {Seal}

Prince William County, to-wit:

I, L. M. Jones, a notary public for the county aforesaid, in the State of Virginia, whose commission expires on the 12 day of August, 1916, do certify that G. W. Hixson, whose name is signed to the foregoing deed, bearing date on the 17 day of September, 1915, hath acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid.

Given under my hand this 17 day of September, 1915.

L. M. Jones, N. P.

In the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, Prince William county, September 18, 1915.

This DEED from G. W. Hixson to Frank Milstead, was received with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

Teste:  J. E. Herrell, Clerk
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[Manassas City Cemetery was also known as West End Cemetery and Citizens Cemetery/Confederate Cemetery.  ~cgl] 

Deed: Tyler to Churchwell (1902)

Prince William County Deed Book 50, page 496
6 September 1902

This Deed made the 2nd day of May 1898, between Jane C. Tyler of the first part, & Harriett Ann Church[w]ell of the second part; both of Prince William County, and state of VA Witnesseth: -- That in consideration of Thirty One dollars received, the said Jane C. Tyler of the first part doth grant unto the said Harriett Ann Churchwell a lot of land from her Brundage farm, beginning a post, N.E. corner of Ben A. Johnson's lot and running S. 77^o E.12 poles to Johnson's S.W. corner, thence N. 6-3/4^o E. 38 poles with Johnson's line, containing Three acres, to the beginning. The party of the first part covenants that she will warrant specially the property hereby conveyed. Wit. the following signature and seal, this 2nd day of May 1898.

Jane C. Tyler (seal)

Fauquier County, to wit:--

     I, James V. Chilton a Notary Public in and for the county of Fauquier, in the state of Virginia, do certify that Jane C. Tyler whose name is signed to the above writing bearing date on the 2nd day of May 1898, has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. Given under my hand this 2nd day of May 1898.

James V. Chilton, Notary Public

In Clerks Office Prince William County, September 6th, 1902.

     This Deed from Tyler to Churchwell, was received with a certificate annexed, and was admitted to record.

Teste,

Edwin Nelson, clerk

Deed: Leachman to Johnson (1908)

Deed:  Leachman to Johnson
Prince William County Deed Book 57, page 270

THIS DEED made this 15th day of May, 1908, between Elizabeth A. Leachman, of the first part and Sarah E. Johnson, and Anna M. Johnson, parties of the second part, WITNESSETH: That in consideration of One dollar and of care and attention bestowed upon the parties of the first part by the parties of the second part, and in further consideration of love and affection of the party of the first part toward the parties of the second part, the said party of the first part, Elizabeth A. Leachman doth hereby grant and convey unto the said parties of the second part Sarah E. Johnson and Anna M. Johnson, with General Warranty, all that lot of land in the Corporation of Manassas, bounded on the west by Main Street, on the North by Church Street (formerly called North Street, on east by East Street and on the south by the land of C. L. Hynson, being about 105 feet on Main Street, 210 feet on Church Street and 105 feet on East Street, being about one half acre and being the land conveyed to Robert C. Leachman by deed from Cannon and wife, recorded in Liber 26 of Deeds on page 516, and by said Robert C. Leachman conveyed by last will and Testament to his wife, Elizabeth A. Leachman, the party of the first part, less a lot 24 feet by 24 feet on Church Street conveyed by deed recorded in Liber 28, page 480. To have and to hold unto the said parties of the second part, their heirs and assigns forever.

The said Elizabeth A. Leachman covenants that she has the right to make this conveyance; that there are no encumbrances thereon; that she will warrant and defend the title thereto and execute such further assurances of the same as shall be requisite.

Witness my signature and seal,

Elizabeth A. Leachman {seal}

State of Virginia,County of Prince William,

I, George C. Round, a Notary public in and for the said county in the State of Virginia, do certify that Elizabeth A. Leachman, whose name is signed to the above writing bearing the date of May 15, 1908, has acknowledged the same before me in my county aforesaid. My commission expires April 30, 1910. Given under my hand the 15th day of May, 1908.

Geo. C. Round, Notary Public, Pr. Wm. Co., Va.

In Clerk's Office Circuit Court of Prince William County, May 19, 1908.

This DEED from Leachman to Johnson, was received with certificate annexed and admitted to record.

E. Nelson, Clerk

Amanuensis Monday: Deed of Trust: Lloyde to Nelson

Prince William County 
Deed of Trust:  Lloyd to Nelson
Deed Book 52, pt. 224

This Deed, made this 21st day of December in the year 1903, between B. M. Lloyde of the first part, and John H. Nelson trustee of the second part, witnesseth, that the said party of the first part doth grant unto the said party of the second part the following property, to wit; one bay gelding colt two years old, named "June" raised by the said Lloyde, also one bay mare named "May" about 8 years old, now a possession of said Lloyde at David Arringtons farm in said county and state, also one buggy and one set of buggy harness complete, the colt being now at David Young's farm on Buckhall road, near Manassas in Prince William county, Virginia, and said buggy and harness now at David Arringtons farm in said county and state, and said party of first part agrees to feed and care for said colt, and take good care of the residue of said property hereby conveyed.

In trust to secure to R. W. Merchant the payment of the sum of forth three 16/100 dollars with interest from date hereof, evidenced by note of said B. M. Lloyde, payable to said R. W. Merchant, at six months, bearing even date herewith, for said amt with interest as aforesaid. In the event that default shall be made in the payment of the above mentioned note when it becomes due and payable, then the said trustee, on being required so to do by said Merchant or his executors, administrators, or assigns, shall sell the property hereby conveyed for cash.

Witness the following signature and seal.

B. M. Lloyde (seal)

In Clerks Office Prince William County Court Dec. 21, 1903

This deed of trust from Lloyde to Nelson trustee was received in office acknolwedged by the grantor and admitted to record.

Teste,
E. Nelson   Clk

Amanuensis Monday: Bond: J. L. Keys and B. W. Storke

Prince William County
Deed Book 52, page 206
7 December 1903

Know all men by these presents that we J.L. Keys and B.W. Storke are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars to the payment whereof well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents and as to this bond we hereby severally waive our homestead exemptions as to any right, claim or privilege to discharge any liability arising thereunder to the Commonwealth, or by virtue of the office or trust which said bond is given with coupons detached from bonds of this state. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound J.L. Keys was on the third day of November 1903, by the duly qualified voters of Prince William county, elected Supervisor of Prince William County for the term commencing on the first day of January 1904. Now if the said J.L. Keys shall faithfully discharge the duties of his said office or trust then this obligation to be void, else to remain in full force and effect.

J. L. Keys {seal}
B. W. Storke {seal}

In Prince William County Court, Dec. 7, 1903.

This bond from Keys to the Com. of Va. was presented to the court acknowledged by the obligors and ordered to be recorded.

Teste; E Wilson Clk

Amanuensis Monday: Agreement between Milstead and Ives

PWCo Deed Book 23, page 302

Agreement: Milstead and Ives

2 February 1856

Whereas a difficulty having arisen in relation to the boundary lines between the respective lands of Isaac Milstead and Reubin Ives in the County of Pr. William & state of Virginia and the said Milstead and Ives being desirous to settle and adjust the same want this present writing witnesseth that for divers good causes for and in consideration of the object intent & purposes herein before mentioned, the said Milstead and Ives have mutually agreed to and with each other after having had their respective lines surveyed to fix and establish forever the following boundary lines between their lands aforesaid.  

Beginning at a small white oak on the west side of a road thence N 35°  11 poles to some stone sin a large hollow stump & several distant marked pointers thence N 13° 50 uc 73 ½ poles to an old marked Spanish oak now dead on the east side of said road  corner to said Milsteads thence N 1.47 & 66 ½ poles to a white oak marked on the west side of said raid a corner to said Milsteads and Ives and the land of Mer. John Finch and it is further covenanted, stipulated & agreed between the said Milstead and Ives that hereafter should either of them or their heirs or any person or persons acting through or by their consent, will and liberty of the said Milstead or Ives, in disregard of the agreement and contrary to the intents & purposes herein before mentioned, commit any manner of trespass upon the land beyond the line or lines above described & established by claiming title to and taking possession thereof or enter suit in law to recover the same, the party upon whose tract such trespass shall have been made or suit entered as aforesaid shall forfit and pay to the advised party or his heirs the sum of one hundred dollars.  Witness whereof the said parties have hereunto interchangeable set their hands & affixed their seals this the first day of August in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty three.

Reuben Ives {seal}

Isaac Milstead {seal}

In the clerk’s office of Prince William County February 2d [1856]

This Agreement Milstead & Ives was acknowledged by the parties thereto and admitted to record.

Teste, P. D. Lipscomb, clk  

Amanuensis Monday: Gift Deed: Graham to Graham (1786)

Gift Deed

Graham to Graham

PWCo. Deed Book Z, pg. 116

Know all men by these presents that I Robert Graham of the County of Prince William in Virginia for divers good causes & more especially for the affection and good will I bear to my brother Walter Graham have given granted and confirmed and by these presents do give grant & confirm unto the said Walter two molatto [sic] slaves named Daniel and Esther to have and to hold the said slaves Daniel and Esther with the future increase of the said Esther to him the said Walter Graham his heirs ex[ecutors] adm[inistrators] & assigns and alll persons claiming under me my heirs do forever.  In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this sixth day of December, one thousand seven hundred & eighty six.

Robt. Graham {seal}

Teste,

James Park

J. Murray

J. Lawson

At a Court held in the same County the 4th day of May 1787. 

This same Deed of Gift was proved by the oath of John Lawson and ordered to be recorded.

Teste,

John Williams [clerk]

Amanuensis Monday: Will of Hebron Molair

Hebron Molair Will

Prince William County Will Book Q, Pg. 309

In the name of God Amen I Hebron Molair of County of Prince William in the state of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament, in manner following, that is to say. – It is my will and desire that my just debts and personal expenses be paid out of my estate. I give and devise to my wife Rebecca Molair for the term of her natural life all my estate, real, personal, and mixed, except the devise hereafter made to George W. Molair of one Bay mare colt, to be held by her without impeachment of waste.

I give and devise to my son George W. Molair, one Bay mare colt.  After the death of my wife, it is my will and desire that the estate above devised to her for life shall be equally divided between my five children, namely George W. Molair, Frances E. Molair, James E. Molair, John L. Molair, and Leroy Molair and their heirs.  I hereby appoint George W. Molair, executor of this my will. In witness whereof I have hereinto subscribed my name this fourteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five.

Hebron [X his mark] Molair

Signed and acknowledged by the testator in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in presence of each other have subscribed our names as

M. B. Sinclair

W. E. Goodwin

John Molair

At a court of quarterly sessions held for Prince William Count on the 5^th day of November 1855

This last will and testament of Hebron Molair dec’d was proved by the oaths of Mordecai B. Sinclair and William E. Goodwin witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of George W. Molair the executor therein named who made oath there to and together with Thomas R. Davis and James M. Sinclair his securities (one of whom Thomas K. Davis justified as to his sufficiency) entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of $1500.00 conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probat[e] of the aid will in due form.

Teste, P. D. Lipscomb, clk

Amanuensis Monday: Will: Samuel Beavers (1872)

Samuel Beavers Will

Prince William County Will Book S, pgs. 60-61

In the name of God Amen, I Samuel Beavers Senr. Of the County of Prince William and State of Virginia being of sound mind and memory, and considering this frail and transitory life, do therefore make ordain publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, that is to say first after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged residue of my estate real and personal, I give and bequeath and dispose of as follows to wit: To my beloved wife Anna Beavers the land and appurtenances thereof situated thereon, lying in the aforesaid State and county, near Occoquan River about five miles S.E. of Manassas now possessed by me, during the term of her natural life, and after her death to be divided between my two sons, Samuel Beavers and Harrison Beavers, the land to be divided equally. He Samuel Beavers retaining the portion he at present occupies. 

Harrison Beavers to have the other portion to wit the Homestead with provisions that the said Harrison shall remain with me & his mother in the discharge of his duty upon the farm, as heretofore during our natural lives and further if there should be any personal property left after paying all just debts, it is my wish that it should revert to my son Harrison Beavers provided he complies with the above conditions.

My other children to wit William Beavers, James Beavers, John Beavers, Mary F. Cornwell, Lydia Banks, Martha Mack, Eliza J. Wearing, Elizabeth Cornwell, I give and bequeath one dollar each.  I appoint and desire that my sons Samuel Beavers and Harrison Beavers shall act as Executors of the Estate. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed acknowledged my name and affixed my seal this 13^th day of June in the year of our Lord 1872.

Samuel [X his mark] Beavers {seal}

The said Samuel Beavers acknowledged this to be his last will and testament.

Attest.

L. C. Lynn

Jas. R. Sullivan

In Prince William County Court August 5^th 1872

This last will and testament of Samuel Beavers was this day presented to the court & being proved by the oaths of L. C. Lynn & J. R. Sullivan subscribing witnesses thereto is ordered to be recorded.

Teste.

L. A. Davis     Clerk