Deed Book O
Jackson Co., GA

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ADAM WILLIAMSON to MARY ELIZABETH PATMAN & WILLIAM PROSSER PATMAN, Book O, Aug. 11th 1851

"Know all men by these presents that I Adam Williamson of the County & State aforesaid for & in consideration of the natural love & affection which I have & bear unto my Grandchildren Mary Elizabeth Patman & William Prosser Patman & in consideration of the settlement of an action of Tr? now pending in the Superior Court of said County at the instance of Willis Patman & the sum? of five Dollars have given granted conveyed & by these presents do give grant & convey unto Charles L. Simmons of Hall County & said state in Trust for the use & benefit of the said grand children - the following Negroes Ara? a woman & her children Albatim Collender Oliver Taylor & an infant named Evaline together with their future increase, the said property to be divided when the oldest child Mary E. comes of age or marries the said Adam Williamson & Willis Patman to have no controll over the said property except by mutual consent witness my hand & seal this 30th August 1851 witness & delivered
James Jackson J.G.C.W.C.

Adam Williamson (seal)

Recorded the 3rd September 1851
P.F. Hinton Clerk"

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JOHN VENABLE, JOHN M. VENABLE, D.R. LYLE, BURNUM? S. CAMP, and BURK CAMP trustees for the ? Church Methodist Episcopal Church South to JOHN VENABLE, Book O

"State of Georgia
Jackson County
This Indenture made and entered into this day of October the year of our Lord one Thousand eight Hundred and fifty six between John Venable John M. Venable D.R. Lyle Burnum? Camp, and Burk Camp Trustees for the ? Church Methodist Episcopal Church South of the one part and John Venable of the other part Witnesseth that we the said trustees of the County and State aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of Fifteen dollars to us in hand paid at and before the signing sealing and delivery of these presents have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell and convey unto the said John Venable of the County and State aforesaid, a small piece of Land Containing three acres and two? tenths situate lying and being in the County and state afforesaid and known as the old Center Church place Together with all and singular the rites members hereditements and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise Incident To hold unto the said John Venable foreve!
r and we do hereby bind ourselves our heirs Executors and Administrators to warrant and forever defend the said bargained piece of land from any claim of any person claiming the same or any part thereof  In Witness Whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals the day and year above written, signed sealed and delivered in presence of
E.W. Nash
Robert Moon J.P.

(on right side)
D.R. Lyle (seal)
B.S. Camp (seal)
Burk Camp (seal)

Recorded this 2nd March 1857
P.F. Hinton, Clerk"

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IRA JARRETT - JOHN ANGLIN, Book O, page 39

"State of Georgia
County of Jackson

This indenture made this 22nd of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight Hundred & fifty Two between Ira Jarrett of the one part and John Anglin of the other part both of Same County and State aforesaid, witnesseth that the said Ira Jarrett for and in consideration of the Sum of Fifty Dollars to him in hand paid as and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold and conveyed and doth by these presents grant bargain sell & convey unto the said John Anglin his heirs & assigns all the Tract or parcel Land situate lying & being in the county aforesaid on the waters of North Oconee river bounded as follows Beginning at Pine Corner thence N.W. to pine Corner thence S.W. to sasafras Stake corner thence S.E. to poplar corner N.E. to the beginning corner adjoining Lands of Williamson & Davis & others Containing Twenty Acres more or less - To have & to hold said Tract or parcel of Land unto him the!
 said John Anglin his heirs & assigns together with all and singular the rights members and appurtenances thereof to the Same in any manner belonging to his and their own proper use & benefit & behoof, forever in fee simple, - And the said Ira Jarrett for himself, his heirs executors & administrator the said bargained premises unto the said John Anglin his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and Title thereof, against themselves against the claim of all other persons Whatever.  In Witness Whereof the said Ira Jarrett hath hereunto Set his hand and affixed his seal the day & year above written signed sealed and delivered in presence of S.B. Pittman
P.F. Hinton, Clk

Ira (his mark) Jarrett (seal)

Recorded the 28th day of January 1852
P.F. Hinton, Clk."

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HARDAY HOWARD to CORNELIUS M. SHOCKLEY, Book O, page 42

"State of Georgia
Jackson County
This Indenture this Twentieth day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & fifty one, Between Harday Howard of the county & state aforesaid of the one part and Cornelius M. Shockley of the same place of the Other part Witnesseth that the said Harday Howard for and in Consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars to him in hand paid at & before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt Whereof is hereby Acknowledged hath granted bargained & sold & conveyed & doth by these presents grant bargain sell and Convey unto the said Cornelius M. Shockley his heirs and assigns all that Tract or parcel of Land situate lying and being in the county aforesaid Containing Two and eight Tenth Acres by measurement adjoining Lands of said Howard & Shockley.  Butting & bounding as follows: Beginning At a stake thence S 7?W 19 Chains & 50 links to a Red Oak bush thence N 62 East 11 Chains and 70 links to a pine thence due East to the Beginning - To have and to hold said tract or parcel of land unto him the said Cornelius M. Shockley his heirs & assigns together with all and singular the rights members & appurtenances thereof to the same in any manner belonging to his & their own proper use benefit and behoof forever in fee simple and siad Harday Howard for himself his heirs executors and administrators the said bargained premises unto the said Cornelius M. Shockley his heirs & assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and Title thereof against themselves and against the claim of all other persons whatever!  In Witness whereof ? in Harday Howard hath hereunto set his name and affixed his seal the day & year above written signed sealed and delivered in
presence of
William S. Shockley
N.H. Pendergrass JP
Harday (his mark) Howard (Seal)

Recorded the 28th day of January 1852
P.F. Hinton, Clerk"

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ROBERT MOON to JOHN A.M. CREYNSHAW, Book O, page 53

"Georgia
Jackson County
This Indenture made this 24th day of January in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty two Between Robert Moon of the One part and John A.M. Crenshaw of the Other both of the county and state aforesaid Witnesseth that the sd. Robert Moon for & in consideration of the sum of Two hundred & Twenty five dollars the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold and conveyed and doth by these presents bargain sell & convey to the sd John A.M. Creynshaw, his heirs & assigns the following parcel of Land situate lying & being in the county aforesaid & on the waters of Buck Creek beginning on a Stake runing S. 50 W. 38 Chs to a pine Corner thence S.E. to a post Oak 35 Chs. Thence N.E. 10 chs. to said Original line to a red Oak Corner thence S. 45 E. 32 Chs to a pine Corner Thence 50 W. 39 Chs. to the Beginning Containing One hundred & fifty nine & a half Acres be the same more or less.  It being a tract of Land originally Granted to Micajah Anthony & Ho!
ratio Marbury together with all and singular the rights members & appurtenances as thereof belonging or in anywise appurtaining to have and to hold the sd tract or parcel of Land & premises to the sd Creynshaw his heirs & assigns doth warrant & forever defend by these presents in fee simple, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the day & year above written
Robert Moon
signed sealed in presence of
I.L. Blalock
John G. House

Recorded the 1st day of March 1852
P.F. Hinton Clerk"

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ABNER SAILORS to LINTON C. DUNSON, Book O, page 55

"Georgia
Jackson County
This Indenture made this eighth day of December One Thousand eight Hundred and fifty one between Abner Sailors of the State and County aforesaid of the one part and Linton C. Dunson of the other part.  Witnesseth that the said Abner Sailors for and in consideration of one hundred and twenty four Dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and doth by these presents grant bargain and sell unto the said Linton C. Dunson his heirs and assigns all that part or Tract of Land lying and being in said County on the waters of Sandy Creek It being a part of the Tract of Land originally granted to Wallis, Containing Thirty Two and One half Acres be the same more or less, butting and Bounding as follows begining at a line Chestnut Corner runing Eastward by Dixon 38 Road to a Rock Corner thence a Straight line to the Hollow Branch thence down the Meanders of said Branch 90 Rods to a stone Corner thence Northwardly direction throu!
gh the old fild 64 Rods to a Dogwood Corner, on a line of a Nine Acre piece sold by ? Wilson to William Dunson, thence runing the line of ? Acre Tract of to the old Dunson line thence along said line to the begining Chestnut the whole line 143 Rods Together with all and singular the rights members and appertenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to have and to hold unto the said Linton C. Dunson his heirs assigns forever in fee simple and the said Abner Sailors against himself and every his heirs and every other person or persons doth forever Warrant and defend by these presents  In testimony whereof he the said Abner Sailors hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day & year first above written
signed sealed and delivered in presence of
C.D. Riders
M.A. Brooks
Christopher ?, J.P.

(on right side)
Abner Sailors (seal)"

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JAMES C. THURMOND - JANE B. EXES, Book O, page 164

"Georgia
Jackson County
This Indenture made and entered into this seventeen day of November in the year of Our Lord eighteen hundred and forty nine between James C. Thurmond of said State and County of the one part and Jane B. Exes of the same place of the Other part.  Witnesseth that the said James C. Thurmond for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Dollars cash in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath and doth by these presents ? release and forever quit claim to all that part of his distribution part of my Mother's Dower lying and being in Jackson County on the waters of the Mulberry Water's with all the rights members and Appurtenances to the said his part of his Mother's Dower in anywise appurtaining or belonging to the said James C. Thurmond his heirs and assigns, To have and to hold the said so that neither I the said James C. Thurmond, nor my heirs nor any person or persons claim under now or thence shall at any time hereafter by any way or means have claim or deman!
d any right or title to the aforesaid premises or its appurtainances or any part thereof, In testimony Whereof, the said James C. Thurmond, hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
W.R. Randolph
A DeLaperriere

(on right side)
J.C. Thurmond (seal)

Recorded this 2nd February 1833
P.F. Hinton Clerk"

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THOMAS J. THURMOND - JANE B. EXES, Book O, page 164

"Georgia
Jackson County
This Indenture made and entered into this the 9th of January in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and fifty one Thomas J. Thurmond of the said state and County of the one part and Jane B. Exes of the same place of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Thomas J. Thurmond for and in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars in cash in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath sold and granted by these presents & conveyed the right and Title vested in her and my dower and defend forever all my Interest against any claim that may come have after all the distribution part of my Mothers Dower lying and being in Jackson County on the waters of Mulberry River with all the rights members and appurtenances to the said Dower in anywise appurtaining or belonging to the said Thomas J. Thurmond his heirs and assigns to have and to hold against all claims by ? or ? or demand ? right or title to the aforesaid premises or  appurtenances or any member therein?!
 belonging, In testimony Whereof the said Thomas J. Thurmond hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this day and year above written signed sealed and delivered in presence of
J.C. Thurmond
Lewis Rives?
J.L. Blalock
Robert Moon J.P.

(on right side)
Thos. J. Thurmond (seal)
I.L. Thurmond (mark) Trustee for
Thomas J. Thurmond

Recorded 2nd February 1853
P.F. Hinton Clk."

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HUNTER, JOHN C. & HUNTER, MARY ANN, Book O, page 745

"Georgia
Jackson County
Know all men by these presents that we John C. Hunter & Mary Ann his wife formerly Mary Ann Osborn both of the County & State aforesaid for divers good causes & considerations as hereunto moving have nominated Constituted appointed & by these presents do ordain constitute & appoint Dilmus N. Lyle & Samuel G. Hunter both of the County & State aforesaid our true & lawful attornies in fact for us and in our name to ask for sue & demand the remainder of our seventh part of the estate of John Osborn late deceased of said County it being the portion to which we the said John C. & Mary Ann are entitled in the said Estate from Priscilla Osborn Admx. & Benjamin Maning Admr. of said Estate and to further empower an attornies in fact as aforesaid to give full final receipts for such Share or amount while they may to receive or collect & to as fully ratify & confirm all lawful acts by them done in the premises or in & about said business in any way as if we were personally present at th!
e doing thereof and it was done by us, In witness whereof we have hereto set our hands & seals this the 12th day of May 1848
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of
Peter E. McMillan
John Y. House J.P.

John C. Hunter (seal)
Mary Ann Hunter (seal)

Recorded this ? March 1858
P.F. Hinton, Clerk"

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WILSON, MICHAEL, Book O

"State of Georgia
Jackson County
Know all men by these presents that I Michael Wilson of said State and County for divers good causes and Considerations me hereunto moving have made ordained & appointed and by these presents do make, ordain and appoint John S. Wilson of the Same County and State aforesaid my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name and for my own proper use and benefit to be ? whatever amount may be due from the pension Office that is due me from my Fathers service as a revolutionary a soldier of William Wilson deceased and that may be due me and Receive from my Agent At Washington City D.C. and receipt for the same from my Agent or agents all monies which may be due from the Pension Office as a revolutionary soldier, And to have use and take all lawful ways and means in my name or otherwise that may be found necessary or proper in the execution of this Power of Attorney, To do all lawful Acts & things or could do were I personally present as fully in every respect as I myself might or!
 could do were I personally present at the doing thereof, Ratifying and confirming & by these presents allowing Whatsoever my said Attorney Shall in my name Lawfully do or cause to be done in & about the promises by virtue of these presents  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my this 6th August 1853 Signed Sealed and delivered in presence
Isaiah W. Wilson
Hosea A. Bennett J.P.

Michael Wilson (seal)

Recorded the 31st August 1853
P.F. Hinton Clk."

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SHOCKLEY, CORNELIUS (admr. JOHN T. GOODMAN) - SHOCKLEY, WILLIAM S., Book O

"State of Georgia
Jackson County
This indenture made this first day of April in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty One between Cornelius M. Shockley of the state and County aforesaid duly Constituted administrator of the estate of John T. Goodman late of said State and County deceased of the one part and William S. Shockley of the same place of the other part.  Wtnesseth that ? by virtue of an order granted by the honorable Inferior Court of said County ? sitting for ordinary purposes previous of Application having been given agreeably to the Statute in such case made and provided on the first Monday in May 1849 to said Cornelius M. Shockley administrator as aforesaid to sell a Tract of Land belonging to the estate of said deceased situate lying & being in the County aforesaid.  On middle Oconee River Containing Three hundred and seventy eight acres more or less, butting and bounding as follows  Beginning at a poplar on the River Thence 122 W.82 chains & fifty links to a W. Oak thence S.74? E. !
3 chains & 30 links to a R.? Oak thence 52 W.8 chains & 50 links to a stake thence N.70 W. 1 chain to a Hickory Thence S.54 W. 12 chains to a Hickory thence S.36? E 16 chains & 50 links to a B. guin? on the branch thence down the branch S 60 W. 7 chains to an Oak on the Creek thence up the meanders of Buffalow Creek to a Persimmon thence N.16 E. 27 chains 40 links to a stake thence N. 74 E. 32 chains 50 links to a stake thence E 44 chains to an Iron wood on the River thence down the Meanders of the River to the Beginning Poplar with the rights members and appurtenances thereto belonging, after the said Tract of Land was duly advertised in conformity to law the same was put up and exposed to sale subject to the widow's dower to the highest bidder at the door of the Court House at Jefferson in said County within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May last past by said Cornelius M. Shockley administrator as aforesaid Then said Tract of Land was Knocked off to said !
William S. Shockley at the price or sum of Three hundred Dollars he being the highest and best bidder.  Now for and in consideration of the said sum of Three hundred Dollars cash in hand paid to said Cornelius M. Shockley administrator as aforesaid by him the said William S. Shockley at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged said Cornelius M. Shockley administrator as aforesaid hath granted bargained & sold & by these presents doth grant bargain & sell unto the William S. Shockley his heirs executors administrators and assigns the said Tract of Land with all the rights members & appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto him said William S. Shockley his heirs executors administrators & assigns to his & their own proper use benefit & behoof forever in fee simple.  In Witness whereof said Cornelius M. Shockley administrator as aforesaidhath hereunto set his hand & affixed his seal the day & year ab!
ove written signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Green R. Duke?
N.H. Pendergrass J.P.

Cornelius M. Shockley: Adm. (seal)
of John L. Goodman decd."

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JOHN S. HUNTER & JOSEPH D. CHANDLER, admrs. of estate of JAMES A. CHANDLER to P.F. HINTON, Book O

"State of Georgia
Jackson County
This Indenture made this 21st May in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and fifty eight between John S. Hunter and Joseph D. Chandler Administrators upon the Estate of James A. Chandler deceased of the one part and P. F. Hinton of the other part all of the same county and state aforesaid   Witnesseth that whereas by virtue of an order granted by the Honorable Court of ordinary of said County while sitting for ordinary purposes previous Notice of Application having been given in Southern Banner agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided on the first Monday in December 1857 to said John S. Hunter & Joseph D. Chandler Administrators aforesaid to sell one Ninth part undivided Interest in Eighty four Acres more or less situated lying in said County on the waters of Crooked Creek known & distinguished as Mary Chandler Dower in said Tract of Land with the rights members & appurtenances thereto belonging after the said tract of Land was duly advertised in c!
onformity to law the same was put up and exposed to sale in to the highest bidder at the door of the Courthouse at Jefferson in said county within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May just past it being ? just by said John S. Hunter & Joseph D. Chandler Adms as aforesaid when said Interest as aforesaid of Land was Knocked off to said P.F. Hinton at the price or sum of fifteen dollars and five Cents he being the highest and best bidder nowfor & in consideration of the said sum of fifteen dollars and five cents cash in hand paid by said P.F. Hinton at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged said John S. & Joseph D. Adms &c as aforesaid hath granted bargained and sold and by these doth grant bargain & sell unto the said P.F. Hinton his heirs, Executors, Adms &c the said one Ninth part in said Tract of Land as aforesaid and with all the rights members & appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appurta!
ining unto him said P.F. Hinton his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns to his & their own proper use benefit and behoof forever in fee simple  In witness whereof said John S, Hunter and Joseph D. Chandler Admrs to as aforesaid hath hereunto set their hand and affixed their seal the day and year above written signed sealed and delivered in presence of
H.M. Hodge
John G. Pittman ord

(on right side)
John S. Hunter (seal)
J.D. Chandler (seal)

Recorded 19th May 1858
P.F. Hinton Clerk"