Richard NANCE to William TANNER - Deed Book O pg 323 - 30 Jul 1784 - 125 acres on East side of Cowpens Fork of the Beaverdam Creek

Richd NANCE to John W CAPER - Deed Book O pg 589 - Nov 1788 - 107 acres on the west side *** fork of Beaverdam Creek

Richard NANCE to John HOOKER - Deed Book O pg 614 - 7 Dec 1788 - 55 acres east side of Banks? Prowel?

Frederick NANCE from David PARRISH - Deed Book Q pg 465 - 15 Feb 1800 - 107 acres on the waters of Roberson Creek

Harwood NANCE to Benjamin DENNY - Deed Book S pg 111 -

Robert NANCE to Jonathan LOCKE and others  - Deed Book T pg 230 - 31 Jan 1805 - One acre where the new Meeting House stands

Book T Letter N From 1806 - 1810 Robb Nance to Jonathan Lockrothem pg 230

Book W Letter N From 1812 - 1816 John Nance to Elias Bay pg 190

Book W Letter N From 1812 - 1816 Robert Nance to Wyatt Nance pg 234

Book W Letter N From 1812 - 1816 Frederick Nance to Jesse Jenkind pg 298

Book W Letter N From 1812 - 1816 John Nance to Thomas Bowden pg 313

Book X Letter L From 1816 - 1818 Lanier & Nance to Henry Jones pg 219

Book X Letter N From 1816 - 1818 Robt Nance to Thomas Culverhouse pg 137

Book 3 pg 448 Letter N From 1826 - 1829 John Nance Jr. to Alfred Jones

Book 3 pg 409 Letter N From 1826 - 1829 John Nance to John P. Ken  

Book 3 pg 277 Letter N From 1826 - 1829 John Nance to George Robinson

Book 3 pg 197  Letter N From 1826 - 1829 Clement Nance to John White

Book 3 pg 198  Letter N From 1826 - 1829 F. W. Nance to John White

Book 3 pg 300  Letter N From 1826 - 1829 F. W. Nance to Wesley Whitfield

Book 4 pg 263  Letter N From 1829 - 1831 Allen Nance to Samuel Gevich T

Book 5 pg 306  Letter N From 1831 - 1833 Allen Nance to Wyate Cannady

Book 5 pg 351  Letter N From 1831 - 1833 John Nance, Jr to Willis Pollard

Book 6 pg 197  Letter N From 1833 - 1835 Jno. Nance Jr to S. H. Moore

Book 6 pg 247  Letter N From 1833 - 1835 Jno. Nance Jr to Jesse Omery

Book 7 pg 410  Letter N From 1836 - 1837 Albert Nance to William Parrish

Book 7 pg 452  Letter N From 1836 - 1837 Jno. Nance Jr to David Mitchell

Book 9 pg  193 Letter N From 1838 - 1840 Jno. Nance Jr to Jesse Omery

Book 10 pg 15 Letter N From 1840 - 1841 Albert Nance and Francis to David Fuller

Book 10 pg 181 Letter N From 1840 - 1841 Fanny Nance to Chas. Mallory

Book 11 pg 156 Letter N From 1841 - 1843 John Nance esq from R Omeney

Book 12 pg 48 Letter N From 1841 - 1844 John Nance Jr to Joseph H Gooch

Book 12 pg 215 Letter N From 1841 - 1844 John Nance Jr to Charles Maloney

Book 14 pg 250 Letter N From 1844 - 1846 David Nance and wife to John White

Book 14 pg 340 Letter N From 1844 - 1846 John Nance From Nancy Waller

Book 18 Letter N From 1844 - 1846 John Nance From Elizabeth Mallony pg 468

Book 20 Letter N From 1858 - 1860 Allen Nance From Nathaniel Waller pg 76

Book 21 Letter N From 1860 - 1866 John Nance to Alx Flemming & S. S. Terrell pg 128


LINCOLN COUNTY, NC land entries

3/18/1780 -- Wm. NANTZ enters 100 acres in Lincoln Co., granted, for £4.18. Borders Alexander Baldridge's land.

**86. Nov. 7, 1797 Isaac BOND (Lincoln Co) to Daniel NANCE (same); for £150 sold 137 ac; border: James LITTLE; [granted] Sept. 24, 1754 and part of "a tract" sold by John Thomas BATLY [or BATY]"down to" Robert FINLEY who sold to said BOND. [signed] Isaac BOND; witness Sterling [sic] ABERNATHY and Richard NANCE. Rec. Apr. 1801. Book 20 9 123.

**1006. Oct. 25 1799 Daniel NANCE (Lincoln Co) to Robert TUCKER (same); for £201.15 sold 134.5 ac. [signed] Danl. NANCE; witness David WILLIAMS jurat and William LUCKEY. Rec. Apr. 1807. Book 21 p. 635.

1/7/1822 -- Lawson NANTZ claims 48 acres on waters of Hoyle's Branch.

**This Indenture made this the 10th of March in The Year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and fifty one, Between RICHARD NANTZ of the one part and his son WILLIAM J NANTZ of the other part, both of the county of Lincoln and State of North Carolina. . .and confirm onto the said WILLIAM J NANTZ his heirs and assigns forever all his interest in a Tract of land on part, which he now resides lying in the county of Lincoln and State of North Carolina and lying on the West bank of the Catawba River, Joining lands of WM B. McCLEAN, GEORGE LITTLE, SOLOMON SIFFORD & others, which Tract of land willed by his father, WILLIAM NANTZ to his brother. . .CLEMENT NANTZ and to his mother and two sisters upon certain conditions as will bear by reference to his Will, Now the said RICHARD NANTZ claims by the will at the death of his sister OLIVE NANTZ, one third of one hundred acres next to the River Thirteen and 3/4 acres having been sold heretofore to HENRY KEENER Dec. The balance Nineteen and two sixths acres he still claims & hereby conveys to the said WILLIAM J NANTZ his heirs. . . In Witness whereof the Said RICHARD NANTZ hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal, the day and a year first above Written signed sealed and delivered. R. NANTZ (Seal) In presence of HENRY H. JOHNSTON. North Carolina Lincoln County, Court of Pleas & Quarters Sessions. (Lincoln County Deed Book 42, p. 176)

**A big THANKS to: El NANCE for the Lincoln County deed info!


ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. - DEEDS

Book A. page 240. John Morton to Peter Perkins for 1,200 pds. 300 acres on south east side of Dan R adj John Watkins. Mar. 25, 1786. Witnesses: Nathaniel Scales, Jeremiah Nance, Geo. Peay.

Book A. page 319. John Nance to Daniel Sillevan of Henry County VA for 50 pds
100 acres on
south fork of Stewards Creek adj to Virginia line May 28, 1787




Book B. page 237. Thomas Redin to William Washington for 65 pds 80 acres adj William Savage, Samuel Watt. Mar. 1, 1787. Witnesses: Chas. Collings, Sherwood Nance.

Book B. page 242. John Triplett of Caswell Co. and Thomas Redin to William Washington for 85 pds 100 A on both sides Hogans Cr. adj Samuel Watt., the sd land formerly belonging to William Savage. later purchased by Zebulin Savage . Mar. 1, 1787. Witnesses: Thomas Key, Sherwood Nance, Wm. Ferguson Thompson.

Book C. page 47. Dominick Highland to William Jones for 52 pds 88 A between two Troublesome Crs adj ad Jones, Robert Curry, Thomas Holgan. Feb 19, 1790. Witnesses: A. Philips, Cynthia Philips, Peter Nance.

Book C. page 222. William Washington to Thomas Key for 130 pds 150 A adj William Tickel. Dec. 27, 1788. Witnesses: Sherwood Nance, Benjamin Cockrean.


Book? 319 ) This Indenture to Made this Twenty Eighth In the year of our one thousand Seven hundred and eighty seven Between John Nance of the County of Rockingham and State of North Caroline of the one part and Daniel Sullivan of Henry County and State of Virginia of the other part Witnesseth that Whereas John Nance forandin Consideration of Fifty pounds proclamation Money to him in hand paid the Receipt whereof he the said John Nance doth hereby Acknowledge and himself fully Satisfied Contented and paid have Bargained Sold and delivered and by these presents doth Bargain Sell and Oliver , Aleinenfeoff , Bargain Sell and Oliver , Aleinenfeoff , release and forever confirm unto Daniel Sullivan his heirs executors administrators or Assigns one Certain Tract of land Containing one hundred Acres in the County of Guilford on the seal Pink of towards Creek Byining all Fertors Corner Black Oak the Virginia line , Runing thence West along the Virginia line Cropsey Steward ' s Creek one hundred and Sixty poles to a White Oak thence South one Hundred poles to a post Oak thence East Crossing Stewards Creek Having and Sixty Pola Co Ock ' s in Porters line thence North Jones One one hundred poles to the first Station - Timber Trees and the in and upon the her mining thence along her Wales and Water Court Poles to James Ma Remainder and Remainder Money his heirs Executor thence along his line West Said Daniel Siller Siller Manch one hundred and ish Thorn with crossing eight poles to a Black Oath three hundred and Eighteen poles to a share . END (rest of page missing) LINK

Book E. page 49. John Young to Thomas King Jr. for 10 pds 60 acres on Gr Rockhouse Cr adj Robert Small. Jan. 3, 1791. A. Philips, Richard Kingson, William Nance.

NEEDS EDITED pg 2327 No 368 Nance John from Paschal Alexr Deed the This Indenture made this fourth day of January in the year of our ┃ Eighteen hundred and one Alexander Paschell of the County of ┃ Caswell State of No Carolina one part , and John Nance of the County of Rockingham State aforesaid Elons Rachel for and in consideration of the sum of Sixty pounds Specie him in hand paid the receipt of is hereby acknowledged , hath granted Bargained and sold ⌨ these presents doth Bargain Sell and convey John Rowley a certain tract or parcel of Land lying and being situate in the Coun ⌨ ┃ ty of Rockingham bounded as follows : - Begining at a White Oath Eighty three and a half Hickory , thence North ninety six White Oak eighty three and a half oak , thence South to the first Station Containing by estimation Fifty acres be the same more or less To have and to hold all and singular the above mentioned tract a parcel of Land together with all things appertaining or in any wise belonging thereunto free from the right claim Title or Interest of him the sd Alexd adchel his heirs & c or any other person or persons whatever to the only use and benefit of him the sd John Nance his heirs and assigns forever and the Sd Alexdr Prichal doth by these presents warrant and for ever defend all and singular the Just right and title of the above Mentioned Tract or parcel of Land unto the said John James his Heirs & c forever , In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this day and date above written us Joseph Bee Alexander Paschal   LINK


Book Pg 240 No 396 Nance John from Cox C. & Poston Eliza Deed 150 acres
This Indenture with this --- day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one Between John Cox Executor and Elizabeth Poston Executrix of Jere Poston Decd late of Caswell County and State of North Carolina of the one part, & John Nance of Rockingham County & State aforesaid State aforesaid of the other part Witnesses that the said John Cox & Eliza Poston for and in consideration of the sum of Five hundred pounds Lawfull money to them in hand paid the said John Nance the rect whereof him the said John Cox & Elizabeth Poston doth hereby acknowledge, hath given, granted Bargained & sold aliened & confirmed and by therse present doth give grant, bargain & Sell, alien and confirm unto him in the said John Nance his Heirs & assigns for ever a tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Rockingham & State aforesaid, & on the waters of Hogans Creek, Begining at a poplar on the bank of the Calelein branch, thence West with Joseph Taylors line eighteen poles to a black oat in the Moravain line, thence South with that line twelve poles to a white oak, then west with the line aforesaid two hundred poles to a White Oak, on the side of a hill, then So - Nathl Williams line twenty nine poles to a White Oak Cornelius Davises line, thence East with his line four degr North Crossing the Cabbin branch two hundred and fifty eight poles to a grub in the Caswell County line, then No with that line four hundred and sixteen poles to a white oak Thomas Keys  corner then with his line one hundred poles to a Hickory saplin William Clarks Corner then So his line Ninety poles to a grub in Taylors line again. then East with his line Seventy poles to a maple Taylors corner then So to the first station, containing by estimation one hundred fifty acres be the same more or less, with the reversion remainder & remainders rents & Services thereof, also all the Estate right title, Interest, property, claim or demand whatsoever of them the said John Cox & Elizabeth Poston of in & to the sd Tract or parcel of Land and premises & of in to every part & parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto the said John Nance his heirs & assigns forever to the only proper use & behoof of him, the said John Nance his Heirs & forever, & the said John Cox & Elizabeth Poston for themselves their Heirs against all and every other person or persons whatsoever to the said John Nance his heirs & assigns Shall & will by these presents for ever warrant and defend unto the said John Nance, In Witness whereof & the said John Cox and Elizabeth Poston hath hereunto set their hands & Seals **** dates above written
Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Sam Watt X
Hans Humpreys
John C Cox
Elizabeth Poston
LINK TO DOCUMENT



NEEDS EDITED No. 1082 Paschall Elisha from Nance John Deed 30  acres This Indenture made this twenty first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two John Nance of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina one part , and Elisha Paschall of the County of Caswell State aforesaid John Nance for and in consideration of the sum of twenty Dollars Elisha Paschale a piece or parcel of Land lying in the said County of Rockingham Hogan ' s Creek 34 chains and 30 links to a red Oak 21 chas to a pot heeks then a new line South 36 degrees East 24 ½ 19 degrees East along the fence 14 chains to the begining Containing by estimation thirty acres of Land , Together with all and singular the premises thereunto belonging , to hold to the said Elisha Paschall his heirs Exer and assigns forever to his and their proper use and behoof free from the claim , right , title or Interest of him the said John Nance his heirs Fees or admits of the right of the aforesaid lands and premises Continued ( 70 will warrant and defend against all persons whatever ; in witness whereof he hath set his hand and seal the day and year above written us John Nance Elisha Paschall Isaiah Paschall mark Robt Mitchell LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 854 Nance Hutson from Brown John Deed 10 acres 89 This Indenture made this fourth day of December one thousand ┃ Eight hundred and three John Brown of Rockingham ┃ County State of North Carolina one part , and thatson Name of the said County Witness the that the said John Brown for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds John Brown hereby acknowledgeth , hath bargained sold , aliened enfeoffed and confirmed , and by these presents doth bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm Hutson Nance to him his heirs and assigns forever , a tract or parcel of Land containing one hundred red Oak maple thence East through an old field to a chesnut , down the branch to the York up the long branch to a White Oak Oak , thence East fifty four Marys north one hundred & Seventy two Chesnut in John Jones ' s line , thence West one hundred and twenty two persimmon tree to the begining him the said John Brown of in and to the said Land and premises John Brown his heirs , and to the said Hutson Nance his heirs and assigns forever , and the said John Brown and his heirs shall and will ⌨ the same to the said Hatson Nance his heirs forever against the Lawfull claim of him the said John Brown his heirs forever or from any other person or persons whatsoever Lawfully claiming or pretending to claim from or under him or any of them , in witness whereof the said John Brown hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above Written John Brown ℗ in presents of us - Andrew Robinson J Carter LINK

NEEDS EDITED pg 214 No 1195 , Taylor D. James from Nance John . Deed 80 . Acres D By Indenture made this 21st day of February in the year of our Lord = Eighteen hundred & Seven John Nance & James S. Taylors both of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina Nance for and in consideration of the sum of eighty five pounds Taylor at & before the sealing & delivering of these presents , the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged , hath bargained & sold , & doth by these presents bargain Sell make over & confirm Taylor a certain piece or parcel of land lying in the County aforesaid Waters of Hogans Creek White Oak fifteen Chas to an ash , thence North ten degrees West five chs to a hickory , thence North fifty three ten chs & Seventy five black Oak fourteen Chs to a post Oak thence South twenty six ninety eight hickory , thence West thirty Seven black Oak Six teen Ch . & to the beginning . The three first lines as above pointed out are adjoining John Harper , the fourth & fifth lines are adjoining the sd John Nance , the Sixth line is adjoining John Watt Henr , Containing by estimation Eighty Acres , together with all and Singular the appurtenances , privileges & emoluments thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining ; to have & to hold to the said Taylor his heirs Exectrs & assigns for ever , to his & their proper use & behoof , free from the claim , Right , title or - pg 215 ) Continued Interest of him the sd Nance his Heirs , assigns & admrs one any other person or persons whatever , & the sd Nance to the sd Taylor his Heirs assigns S. C . the Right of the lands & premises will we rant & for ever defend against all persons whatever , In Witness whereof he has hereunto set his hand & affixed his Seal the day & year above written John Knox & Marmaduke Mitchell John Name Henor X W. Mitchell LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 1582 Smithell Samuel from Williams Robert of Marmaduke , Deed 90 . Acres of Land ℗ This Indenture , made this day December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine Robert and Marmaduke Williams the first of the Mississippi Territory State of North Carolina one part ; and Samuel Smithell of Accoal States County of Rockingham Robert and Marmaduke for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars Samuel Donthat a certain tract or parcel of land , lying and being in the County of Rockingham bounded as follows to wit , Begining Oak Saplin Taylor
Continued File old line , thence South 126 poles to a red Oak about 86 red Oak 216 polls to Watts line and Stake , thence South 60 . Degr E. Potter a post oak Watts corner , thence up a Road Watts Degr E. 56 polls to a white Oak Degr E. Potts to a black oak Watts 49 ninety acres be the same more or less . All which tract of Land , Together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging , the said Robert and Marmaduke do hereby convey an absolute right and title in fee simple unto the said Samuel Smithell his heirs and assigns for ever ; And the said Robert and Marmaduke do for themselves their heirs Exect and Admord do covenant and agree with the said Samuel Smithell his Heirs and assigns that they will forever Warrant and defend the right and title of the above named and granted premises unto the said Samuel Smithell his heirs and assigns against themselves or either of them , and against the claim or claim my of all and every person or persons whatsoever . - In Witness whereof they have hereunto set their hands and Seals this day and year above written Robert Williams in presence of Fest Nance John X Duke Williams N. Williams Rockingham County Feby . Sessions 1810 deed from Robert Williams and Marmaduke Williams to Samuel Smithell was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Nance , & on motion ordered to be recorded No Gallaway C. LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 2796 Rice John from Nance John Deed 118 acres of land . ℗ This Indenture made and entered into the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifteen between John Nance  of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina of the one part and John Rice of Carrell County State aforesaid of the other part , Witnesseth , that the said John Nance has for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and thirty six dollars lawful money of the United States , to him in hand paid by the aforesaid John Rice, before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby duly and fully ac knowledged . Given granted bargained sold aliened , Given granted bargained sold aliened , enfeoffed & confirmed & confirmed , and do by these presents give , grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said John Rice Rice his heirs or assigns for ever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the said County of Rockingham on the Waters of Hogans Creek , bounded as follows towit ) Begining at a small persi more bush on William Kennedys  line thence South two hundred and ninety eight poles to a black oak corner , thence along lay lars line Sixty one poles to a double pose Oak on the caswell line thence North along the equill line two hundred and seventy six poles to a post oak , thence to Clark Waller Barrett Dandridge Fontaine Barnett Reamer Barnett Jones Dandridge Hontain Gallaway Rice Rice Rice Rice Kennedys 406 ) 17 ½ fifty six Saplin on ances line , thence South 421 degrees west forty eight Poplin , thence to the beginning one hundred and eighteen John Rice , his heirs or assigns for warr for his proper use and benefit and the said John Name doth hereby covenant for himself his heirs Executors administra tors John Rice his heirs or assigns forever against the claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever In Testimony whereof the said John Nancy has hereunto set his hand and of fixed his seal this day and date first above written John Chance William Shall John Windsor Jur & by Jno Windson State of North Carolina Rockingham County August Sessions 1819 Deed from John ance to John Rig was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Windsor and on motion order ed to be be Ro . Gallaway C. C . LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 2 , 818 Graves Azariah from Rice John Deed of Trust Indenture made the 9th day of Septem ber in the year of one thousand eight hundred & nineteen John Rice of the County of Rockingham State ┃ of North Carolina one part and Thomas Gibson of the County of Caswell State aforesaid John Rice being indebted to Azariah Graves of the said County of Caswell Four hundred and Seventy five dollars 86c Azariah Graves and for the the sum of one sideration of I further hand Court to the said John Rill in dollar ed Thomas Gibson the receipt paid by the sa of which is hereby acknowledged have of sold , and by these presents bargain John Rice do bargain & Sell athe said firm to the said Thomas Gib lien and confirm a certain tract or parcel of land " for lying situate and being in the County of Rockingham Waters of Hogans Creek and bounded as follows by the lands of Robert A Brown, William H Rice , William Cole Junr., John Crawford and Frederick Nance it being a tract of Land the said Rice purchased of John Nance Senr containing one hundred and eighteen acres more or less to have and to hold the above bargained and sold land + property to the said Thomas Gibson his Heirs and Representatives and hereditaments thereunto belonging and the said John Rice for himself his Heirs & Representatives doth hereby forever Warrant & defend the title interest & claim of the said land & property to the said Thomas Gibson his heirs & Representatives for ever free from the claim of all person or persons whatsoever upon this special trust & confidence however that if the said John Rice shall fail or refuse to pay to the said Azariah graves the aforesaid sum of four hundred & seventy five dollars 85 25th day of Decemr next Azariah Jessie from the said John Rice , the that case , the said Thomas Gibson may & he is hereby authorized & direction upon application , either by the said Azariah Graves , or the said John Benn to proceed to sell the aforesaid tract of land & property to the highest bid der for cash , having first advertised the sale of the same for twenty days at least three County of Rockingham he the said Thomas Gibson - shall first pay over to the said Azariah Graves such sum or sums of Money menforever together with all the Tenements tioned in the deed of trust Azariah Graves , and the expenses of carrying this deed into all at the the said Thomas Gibson shall pay over to the said John Beck the Balance of the money remaining in his hands , if any In Testimony whereof we have hereto set our hands and seals the day and date above mentioned Graves ⌨ Reed ℗ mark Calom Graves the day of the date Gibson before assigned - John Graves C Geranez & State of North Carolina County of Rockingham Novr Sessions 1819  LINK

NEEDS EDITED  pg 221 4401 This Indenture and Writing Obligation made this 4th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty eight Joseph Main Truster of the of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina one part and Joseph Womack of the County of Caswell State aforesaid Frast Executed to the said Joseph Main Trustee by John Windsor of Rockingham County of North Carolina on the 3rd day of March 1823 Nathaniel Seales decd late of Rockingham County State aforesaid he had to advance for and on account of the said John Windsor in which said deed of Trust Joseph Main Trustee a Certain Tract or parcell of Land situate lying and being in the County of Rockingham State aforesaid deed of Trust Hogan Creek he purchased of Robert Williams Samuel Watt Green L Brown John Nance and William Rundy which Several purchases makes the whole Tract as it now is in the possession of the said John Windsor adjoining the Lands of George F Thomas Thomas Blackwell the Estate of William Cole decd and other it being the Same Tract of Land on which the said John Windsor now lives and resides Supposed by said deed of Trust Seven Hundred Joseph Main Trustee being called on to sell the said Lands of Tennements of John Windsor aforesaid as above described and conveyed by said deed of Trust his Office and the aforesaid deed of Trust 1st day of December in the year of our Lord 1828 Joseph Womark become the right and Last bidder at the sum of Two thousand four hundred ┃ dollars deed of Trust John Windsor to the said Joseph Main Trustee as discribed in the above bounders with all and singular the appertainances thereunto belonging This Indenture Witnesseth that the said North Main acting Truster aforesaid ther and in Consideration of the said sum of Two thousand four hundred dollars Joseph Womack and upon which the said Land was bried off to him at the sum aforesaid to him in hand paid by the said Josiah Womack at and before the sealing and signing of these presents the Receipt whereof is duly hereby acknowledged in manner and form aforesaid he the said Joseph Main Trustee hath given granted bargain and sold in manner and form aforesaid and doth hereby bargain and sell infeoff and ┃ Convey and confirm Josiah Womack his heirs or assigns forever all the aforesaid described Tract of Land with all Right title Interest Claim or demands of or unto the aforesaid peace or parcell of Land which is vested in him the said Joseph Again as Trustee under and by authority of the aforesaid deed of trust John Windsor to him the said Joseph Main Trustee thereof To have and to hold the above bargained and Sold Lands to the said Loush Wemark his him or assigns forever in as full and ample a manner as he the said Trustees is empowered by virtue of the said deed of Trust his Office and further the said Joseph Maine Trustee doth hereby covenant promise and grant to and with the said Josiah Womack his him and assigns that he and they the a and may from time to time and at all times hereafter have hold Compy possess and enjoy the said premises with the appertainances thereunto belonging Clear and free of and from all encumberances had made done or committed by them the said Joseph Main Tuster or by his order means or procurement and that the said Just Milam Will Warrant and defend the same to the said Joseph Womack his him or assigns forever as for at his Office of Turner will admit and no further In witness whereof the said Trust M Cain Trustee hath hereunto set his hand and seal this day and date above written Signed Sealed Delivered In presence of Joseph McCain ⌨ John Surgant A Graves ⌨ To Justed State of North Carolina February Sessions 1829 Rockingham County deed from South Main to Josiah Womark was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of B. W Justice , and on motion was Ordered to be recorded No Collaway C. C . C LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 4541 Clemuel Nance from David Nance & Polly Nance and This Indenture made this 9th day of July 1829 David Nance of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina one part and Clemuel Nance of the same County David Nance for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred and fifty Dollars him in hand paid by the said Clement Nance the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold unto the said Clement Nance a Certain Tract or parcel of Land situate in the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina Matrimoney Creek forty one Chesnut tree fifty four Sowerwood thence North with the line of No . 6 . one hundred and twenty four Matrimony Creek Croping the Creek fifty four Hickory Saplin thence South one hundred and Twenty four him the said David Nance of in and to the said messuage and premises and of every part thereof To have and to hold the said Messuage and all and singular the premises above mentioned and of every part and parcel thereof with the appertainances unto the said Clement (pg 222) Nance his Heirs and assigns to the duly proper use and Behalf of the said Clement Nance her heirs and assigns for ever and the said David Nance for himself and his heirs the said Clussange and Tenement above mentioned against himself and his heirs and against all Elker person or persons whatsoever to the said testament his heirs and assigns Shall and will Warrant and forever defend by these presents I witness whereof the said David Nance hath to these presents hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above Written his Sealed & Delivered in the presents of Jessa Harriss & David Nance Hardin Nance State of North Carolina Rockingham County February Term 1830 deed from David Nance, to Clement It and was duly proved by the Oath of Jessee Harriss a subscribing thereto and Polly Nance being duly examined seperate and apart from her Husband acknowledged that she executed the same of his own Volentary act her husband on motion it was Orderd to be Recorded Royallaway C. C . C . LINK

NEEDS EDITED No . 4532 John P Price from Harden Nance, deed This Indenture made this second day of January 1830 Hardin Nance Admr of Joseph Hopper decd of the One part and John P Price both of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina Hardin Nance for and in consideration of the sum One hundred Sixty One Dollars sixty five Cents him in hand paid by the said John . P. Price hath granted bargained and sold unto the said John = I Price a certain parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Rockingham Buffalor Creek bounded as follows Begining Dogwood in Trents line thence West with that line fifty nine Sixty seven Mark Oak Eighty Two Oak 15 in Hartons line thence South along that line One hundred and Ten Chesnut Oak Reins Corner thence East with his line One hundred and Twenty Oak another of Brims corner thence South along his line thirty six Two poles to a Rock Mary Grogan Corner thence North Twenty five sixty poles to a dead Chesnut tree his corner thence North Twenty seven Eighty acres also one other lot or parcel of land bounded as follows Begining White Oak Trunty line Corner of lot No thence South Sixty five seven poles to a personnon Mary Grogans Comer thence along his line North nine degrees East fifty Eight Black Oak Mary Grogans thence South thirty six sixty seven dead Chesnut tree Mary Grogans thence North twenty seven Dogwood on the Bank of a branch in Lents line thence East along his line Eighty Eight thirteen acres and a half Together with all ways Waters and appertainances whatsoever to the said Message and lands above mentioned and of Every part and parcel thereof and all the estate Right title and property claim and demand whatsoever of him the said Aaron Nance of in and to the said Missage and premises and of every part thereof To have and to hold the said Message and all and singular the premises above mentioned and of every part and parcel thereof with the Apritenances unto the said John P Price his him and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said John H Pried his heirs and assigns forever and the said Hardin Nance for himself and his heirs the said Message and Testament above mentioned against himself and his heirs and against all other persons whatsoever to the said John H Will his heirs and assigns forever Defend by these presents The Witness Whereof the said Hardin Nance hath to these presents hereunto set his hand and Seal the day and date above written Harden Nance ℗ W. H. Price Ack & Jepa Harris State of North Carolina Rockingham County February Sessions 1830 deed from Harden Nance to John . P. Price was duly acknowleged in open Court by said Nana and Ordered to be recorded S Ro . Gallaway Clelle LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 4545 Elinor Alexander from David Nance & wife Deed This Indenture made this Twenty Eight day of February in the year of our lord one thousand ┃ Eight Hundred and thirty David Nance and Polley Nance his Wife of the one part and Elinor Alexander all of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina David Nance and Polly Nance for and in consideration of the sum of sixty dollars them in hand paid by the said Elender Alexander the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold to the said Elender Alexander his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Rockingham Matrimony Creek bounded as follows Begining White Oak his line 38 25 poles to a Dogwood Corner of lot No . 16 . and with that line West Eighty poles to a dogwood thence South Eight poles to a Black Oak forty one thirty poles to a nother corner thence East one hundred and Twenty one Twenty so acres of land Together with all Ways Woods Waters and appurtainances whatsoever to the said Messuage and Lands above ment out and every part and parcel thereof , and all the estate Right title and keep Claim and demand whatsoever of them the said David at and and Polly Nance of in and to the said Messuage and premises and of every part thereof to have and to hold the said Messuage and all and singular the premises above mentioned and of every part and parcel thereof with the appurtanances unto the said Elender his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said Elender Alexander her him and assigns forever and the said David Nance and Polly Nance for thereby and this heirs the said Messuage and tenament above mentioned against themselves and these him and against all other persons whatsoever to the said Elender Alexander his heirs and assigns shall and will Warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said David Nance and Polly Nance hath to these present hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written her Jessa Harriss David N Nance Elias OClifton mark Polley and Nance mark State of North Carolina Rockingham County February Sepins 1830 deed from David Nance to Elinor Alexander was duly proved by Jesse Harriss a subscribing witness Polly Nance being examined separate and apart from her husband acknowledged that she executed the same of her soon voluntary act and without the compulsion of her Husband and on motion it is ordered to be recorded Ro Callaway C. C . C LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 3501 Kettle Josiah from Nance John Deed of Trust Indenture made the 11th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three John Nance of the court of Rockingham and State of North Carolina one part and Josiah Settle of the same county and state of the second part Thomas Settle of the third part John Nance being indebted to Thomas Little of the said County of Rockingham State aforesaid one hundred and fifty four dollars and eighteen cents 11th of October 1823 one hundred and fifty four dollars and eighteen cents Thomas Settle , and for the further consideration of the sum of one dollar John Mann in hand paid by the said Josiah Cattle , the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and by these presents the said John Name doth bargain and Sell alien & confirm Josiah Cattle his heirs assigns forever , a certain tract of land lying situate and being in the County of Rockingham Hogans Creek John Martin Thomas Settle and William Smith where he now heirs - containing by estimation one hundred and the two Josiah Settle his heirs and assigns forever with all the tenements and appurtenances hereunto belonging or in any wise appertain 397 19 - ing , and the said John Nance for himself his his by and representatives will warrant and defend the right and title of said tract of land to the said Co Josiah Settle his heirs and assigns for ever against all claiming under him , and against the the claim of all other persons whatever . upon this special trust and confidence however , if it the said John Naner shall fail or refuse to pay the the aforesaid sum to the said Thomas Settle of one hundred and fifty four dollars and eight teen cents 25th day of Decem A ber 8 . 1823 Thomas Settle from said John Mance then and in that case the said Josiah Settle may and he is hereby required on application of both or either of said parties to proceed to sell the aforesaid tract of land on the prents mises to the highest bidder for cash having first Advertised the sale of the same ten days three public places in the County of Rockingham he the said Josiah Settle shall first pay over to the poor said Thomas Lettle such sums as mentioned in this trust , and all other sums that may be forth - ly due said Thomas Settle from said John Nancand the expenses of carrying this deed into ween tion and two & half per centum Trustee for his Trouble - then the said Josiah Settle shall pay over to the said John Hanie the balance of the money remaining inhis hands of any . In Testimony whereof we Law have hereunto set our hands and seals the and date above written . John Narner Signed Seal and delivered in the presence of - Jas Kettle A D. Cryer & Thos Lettle Seal State of North Carolina Rockingham County 1823 . the Execution of the within deed of Trust John Nance to Josiah Nettle was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Sampe Eeger and on motion ordered to be record Roballaway C.C.    LINK

NEEDS EDITED 3502 Hill S. Wilson from Windsor John Deed of Trust Indenture made this twelfth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Hundred & twenty three John Wen = of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina one part , and Wilson S. Hill of the County & State aforesaid George of . Thomas , George Dilworth , & James Walker - - same be came for the said John Windsor on I note made payable and negotiable at the agency of the Bank of Newbern Town of Milton one thousand Dollars ninety days 13th day of November 1823 John Windsor being desirous of securing & keep = sage the said George W. Thomas , George Betworth & James Walker on account of their having become his Securities as aforesaid . as well in consideration of the premises as for the sum of ten shillings him in hand paid before the sealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby duly acknowledged 399 hath given , granted , bargained and sold and by these presents doth give , grant , bargain & sell Wilson S. Hill , all that tract of land - tuate , lying & being on the said County of Rockingham Hogans Creek he purchased of Robert Williams , Saml Watt , Green S. Brown , John Nance , & belie leam Canady , which several purchases make the whole tract as it now is in the possession of the said John Windsor . being bounded by the lands of George H. Thomas , Thomas Black will & others & supposed to contain about seven Hundred one other tract of Land in the County aforesaid Benor Coutle the lands of James W. Brown & others , being the same on which the said John Windson now resides . containing three Hundred & fifty him the said Wilson Hill his heirs and assigns forever , and for and in consideration of the premises aforesaid as well ┃ as the further sum of ten Shillings him in hand paid before the sealing of these presents the where of is hereby acknowledged , the said John Windson hath bargained sold & delivered & by these presents doth bargain , sell and deliver to the said Wilson S. Hill to him his Heirs or assigns the following property to tile , ten head Horses two Waggons & year , thirty head of Cattle , ninety head of Hogs , Three Hundred cornone Hundred & fifty Rye and three thousand Tobacco upon Trust nevertheless , that if the said John Windsor shall pay aff off the said note on which the said George T W George Dilworth Dilworth & James Walker Walker at the aforesaid on or before the time of the for me ⌨ become due , or shall well and truly pay of and note which may hereafter be by them sed renewed by the said Bank in remind of the said debt , whenever required to pay same by the said George H. Thomas Thomas , George tworth & James Walker Walker or either of them that they shall be wholly released from and ability for the payment of the same or any thereof , then this Indenture shall cease deter one & become Ward - but if the said John Wi shall fail to make payment as aforesaid shall fail to pay the said debt when required by the said George B. Thomas Thomas , George Dillive Dillive I James Walker Walker or either of them then the s Wilson is hereby authorized and empow = and required to make public sale of ⌨ before mentioned property . the whole by much the whereof as shall be sufficient to dischar the said debt together with all costs inter damages that may accrued thereon , as al the expence of registering this deed & carrying the same fully and effect - the Sale to be ma to the highest bidd the for ready money , after ⌨ the lands for the space of ⌨ Hays - of the other property for the space of ten and of the man - I arising from sale of said property made or aforesaid , the said Wilso S. Willis Willis to pay the said Debt Suts it & the to there are money remain in his hands a ⌨ said said he is to pay it over the said John Windsor Windsor his Heirs or assigns the said Wilson J. Hill Hill is hereby authorized make titles to the said property which shall be good against the said John Windsor Windsor his heirs ⌨ 33 Executors and Administrators and all other part ons claiming unden In Testimony whereof the said John Winders Winders has hereunto sett his hand & seal this day and date first above written . Signed Sealed Adelias John Windsor Windsor ℗ in presence of ack & In Resuerer State of North Carolina Rockingham County ⎬ Nov Sessions 1823 the Execution of the within deed then of Trust from Jno Windsor Windsor to Witson J. Hill Hill Thomas was duly ackd in open Court by said Jno & on motion ordered to be recorded . Royallaway C. Royallaway C. C . LINK


NEEDS EDITED No 3527 . Nance John from Simpson Oliver Deed , 102 acres of Land . by This Indenture made this twenty ninth day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty Oliver Simpson of the county of Rockingham State of N Carolina one part and John Nance of the County and North of the other part ( Witnesseth , that I the said ⌨ Simpson for and in consideration of the sum three hundred dollars me in hand paid the peop , whereof I hereby acknowledge have bar gained sold , and by these presents doth bargain sell and confirm John A. ance and his heirs forever , a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in said County Roggins Creek bounded as follows ( to wit ) Beginning oak in B. bing , thence North Benjamin Settles event standing on the bank 7 one poplar in of a Branch Creek Seventy five one he undy red and fifty Your poles to the head of the Branch , thence North Sally Six west four poles to the sa thence West one hundred Spanish oak half Saplin abell , thence South one hundred two poles to a black oak Seventy line , thence with Caplin in John Marting his line to the first station containing by estimation Pers : be ⌨ one ⌨ hundred ⌨ Same and Lew the all more or less - Together with all his mines minerals orchards Houses thing that appertain unto A and every said John Nance and his heirs for the said land unto that said Oliver Simpson Seale . And I the will all myself , my heirs and assigns the said Nanes rant and defend the right of Sd Sound to the persons whatever against the claim of all person Seal this do way and date of us Alding my hand and Signed Sealed and above written delivered in presents of ⎬ Oliver Simpson ℗ Tho Blackwell & George Wilson Inson State of North Carolina Rockingham County Mary ⌨ 1889 ary the execution of the within deed from Oliver Simpson to Jno Nance was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Thos Blackwell and on motion ordered to be recorded . Rogallaway C. C . LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 3521 Young F. William from young Jacober Jacober and Martha his wife , Mortgage Deed Know all men by these presents that all as Young & Martha Young his wife of the County of Rockingham & State of North Carolina , for & in consideration of the sum of five Hundred & five Hundred & twenty six dollars & Seventy one cents Seventy one cents car - rent money of this State to them in hand paid by William S. Young of the County County & State State ⌨ said a student of Medicine , The receipt where of ble do hereby acknowledge at & before the signing & Sealing of these presents . Have this day bargained & sold & do by these presents bargain & sell unto the said William Pr Young Young the following negro Slaws ( towit ) Betty . Jenny To . Chaing . Ned Micajah . & Harriott . to have to hold the said Negro Slaves to him the said William P. Young Young his Heirs Executors administrators & assigns forever . And we the said Jacob Young Young and Martha his wife for our selves our Executors administrators & assigns do covenant and agree to acturant and de fend the right title and interest in & to said Negro Slaves to the said William P. Young Young his  446 ) Francis Haines for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars him in hand paid hath granted Bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bar gain and sell Daniel Thom son his heirs & c . forever one certain tract or parcel of land situate lying & being in aforesaid County Rockingham on the water of Buffalow Leland Creek one hundred & fifty Bounded as follows , Law Begining Black Oak Daniel Thompson corner in Seales line thence North two hun deed and forty eight one hundred and Seventeen one hundred and sixty Black Oak fifty two oak south ninety two Black Oak Scales line thence west six five him the said Dan Thompson his heirs at forever and the said Frances Haines for himself his heirs and warrant and defend the right and the of the aforesaid land unto the Sd ⌨ Thompson his heirs at free from the claim of myself my heirs or any person or per sons whatsoever . In witness whereof I Francis Haines have hereunto set my and affixed my seal this 4th day of Mar ⌨ 1823 day and date above written Wm Covington Francis Haines ℗ Hardin Nance & estate of North Carolina ( 447 Rockingham County February Sessions 1824 Deed from Francis Haines to Hand Thompson was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Hardin Nance and on motion order to be recorded . Roby allaway , C. C . LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 3528 Settle Thomas from Nance John of Deed 102 acres of Land . with This Indenture made this 17th day of December . in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three John Nance of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina one part , and Thomas Settle of the same County I the said John Nance for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and be in fifty & ix dollars & eighty two cents me in handing paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged of and released , at and before the Signing & Sealing of these of these presents , Have this day Bargain Sell alien and release Thomas Settle his heirs and assigns for ever a detain tract or parcel of land lying being the - tuate in the County of Rockingham States of Hogans Creek oak in Benjamin during old line ; thence North Seventy one poplar Seventy five one hundred & fifty four Sixty Six four poles to the corner white oak one hundred and eleven and a half Spanish Oak Saplin on the side of a hill , thence south and thence 3 / one hundred and seventy two black oak John Marting line : thence with his line to the first Station . Containing by estimation one hundred and two I the said John Nance for myself my heirs Executors administrators and assigns covenant and warrant to the said Thomas Settle his heirs and assigns forever that I the said Nance have a legal seizens in and to said tract of land and Swarrant and defend the right and title of said tract of land to the said Thomas Little his heirs and assigns forever against me my heirs , and assigns and all claiming under by ⌨ through me and a gainst the claim or claims of any or all other persons - as Witness my hand & seal this day & date above written John Nance ℗ Between in 3rd line interlined before signed Sampson L. Cryer Samuel H Walker & State of North Carolina Feby Sessions 1824 Rockingham County them the execution of the withdeed from Jno Nance to that Settle was duly probed in open court by the oath of Saml H. Seal . her & on motion ordered to be recorded Ro . Gallaway , C. C . LINK

NEEDS EDITED No 4241 David Nance from Henry Grogran Deed 26 acres This mainture made this 16th day of August on the year of our Lord one thou is and eight hundred and twenty eight Henry Grogan of the District of Lexington State South Carolina one part and David Nance of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina Grogan for and in consideration of the sum perty Dollars him in hand paid by the said David Nance have granted bargained and will (pg. 309) and doth by these presents give grant bargain sell and confirm David Range his heirs and assigns forever a certain piece or parcel of Land situate lying and being in the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina bounded as follows Beginning white oak Cobless corner thence with his line North 38 poles to a dogwood the corner of lot No 16 . and with that line west 80 poles to a dogwood thence South 8 poles to a black oak 41 poles to a corner thence south thirty poles to another corner thence east 121 poles to the first Station and contains twenty six David Nance his heirs and assigns forever the said Henry Grogan his heirs and assigns to the said David Nance his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend from them and their heirs and assigns and from every other person or persons whatsoever in witness where of the said Henry Grogan hath hereunto affixed his hand and seal of the day and year first above written Wm Barnett Nathl Bennett Henry Grogan State of North Carolina August Sessions 1828 Rockingham County Deed from Henry Grogan To David Nance was duly provid in open Court by the Oath of Wm Barrett In and on motion was or and to be recorded 11841 242 Robt Gallaway all William Haves from John Parish Deed This indenture made this 7th day of February 1828 John Parish of the one part and William Haves of the other part all of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina John Parish for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty three dollars and seventy five cents John Parish in hand paid by the Apresence William Harris at and before the signing 306 and sealing of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath given granted bargained sold releas = and hereby conveyed unto William Hanes his heirs and assigns forever a certain piece or parcel of Land Lying and being in the County and State aforesaid Bounded as follows Beginning Grants line a corner black Gum 101 poles to a dogwood sapler in Jonas by line thence east 161 poles to Jessey Hamps corner thence south seventy poles to a white Oak 28 poles to a post Oak in I Haner line thence south 31 poles to a chesnut on the bank . of a branch in grants line thence with his line west 189 poles to the beginning and contains one hundred and seven William Hanes his heirs and assign forever and the said John Parish for himself his heirs and assigns unto the said William Hines his heirs and assigns the aforesaid tract or parcel of Land and premises will warrant and forever defend in witness whereof the said John Parish hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written James Barnett Dury Picit John Parish ℗ State of North Carolice Sepions 1805 Rockingham County Deed from John Parish to William Hanes was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Ducy Dunell and on motion was or acred to ⌨ Robt Gallaway all LINK

Book 2D page 114 2 Jan 1830 Between Harden NANCE
admin of Joseph HOPPER
and John P. PRICE
80 acres on Little Buffalo Creek in Rockingham Co. NC



Book 2D page 121 Clement Nance from David Nance and
wife Polly 41 acres on Matrimony Creek,
$150 9 Jul 1829
Witness: Jesse Harris and  Hardin Nance.

 

No 4656 Clement and from John Strong for the heirs of Sarah thong be This Indenture made this Thirtieth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty attorney in fact for the heir of Sarah Bering berand of the one part and Clement Nance of Rockingham County State of North = Carolina John Strong for and in Consideration of the sum of fifty dollars him in hand paid by the said Clement Nance the Receipt whereof the said John Strong doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained and sold unto the said Clument Nance a certain part or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Rockingham Matrimony Creek thirty nine bounded as follows Begining Chesnut In thence West forty five black Oak one hundred and forty Roc thence East croping the poplar branch forty five Hickory Saplin thence north with the line of lott nor one hundred and forty Together with all ways Woods Water corses and appertanances whatsoever to the said Message and lands above mentioned and of every part and parcel thereof and all the Estate Right title and property whatsoever of him the said John Strong of in and to the said Message and premises and every part thereof To have and to hold the said Messuage and all and singular the premises abovements and and of Every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto the said Celived Nance his heirs and assigns To the only proper use and behoof of the said Clement Hance his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Shoup for himself and his heirs the said Messuage and Trament above mentioned against himself and his heirs and against all other persons and persons whatsoever to the said Clement Nancy his heirs and assigns Shall and will Warrant and forever Defend by these presents In Witness Whereof the said Isha Strong hath to these presents hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written John Show ℗ John H Parrish mark Boord Geoland State of Northfarolina Rockingham County February Appion 18031 The Execution of the within deed from John thong Clement that ℗ duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Bunel Grogan and orderd to or record Ro . Gallard Sell LINK

No 5038 Elijah Grogan from Clemant Nance Decd 39 acres of Land This Indenture made this Twenty first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one Clemant Nance of Rockingham County State of North Carolina one part and Elijah Grogan of the County and State aforesaid Clemant Naner for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy ┃ five Dollars him in hand paid by the said Elijah Grogan hath Given Granted bargained and sold unto the said Elijah Grogan a certain lot or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina Waters of Matrimones Creek ded as follows Beginning Chesnut tree forty five black Oak one hundred and forty poplar branch forty five Hickory Suplin thence North with the line of No 2 One hundred and forty thirty nine Henry Grogan ( Dect To the heirs of Sarah Strong Decd Together with all woods Ways Wa hereditaments appertenances to the said land belonging or appertaining to hold to the said Elijah Grogan his heirs or assigns forever and the said Clement Nance for himself and his heirs the said Messuage and tenament above mentioned against himself and his heirs and against all other person or persons what = to the said Elijah Grogan his heirs and assigns Shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness 26 whereof the said Clemant nance hath to these presents hereunto set his hand and Seal the day and year above Written Colemant Nance ℗ Harden Nance Acker David Price August Sessions 1833 The Execution of the within deed was duly acknowledged in Open Court Holderby Co LINK

No 5074 Clemant Nance from Wm Haynes Decd 141 acres Land This Indenture made this 10th day of October 1833 William Haynes and Letter Haynes of Rockingham County State of North Carolina one part and Clemant Nance of the same County and State ┃ of William Haynes and Letter Haynes for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and Sixty Dollars them in hand paid by the said Clemant Nance the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold unto the said Eliza Jane his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of Land situate in the County of Rockingham Matrimony Creek bounded as follows . Beginning Oak in Wades line thence ⌨ 95 poles to a Hickony Greet 124 poles to a maple on the North bank of Matrimony Creek 345 poles to a Stone thence south Crossing the said Creek 124 poles to a Sowerwood thence East 11 poles to a White Oak Harriss ' s Corner thence South along Harriss ' s line 100 poles to a part act thence West 160 poles to a black gum 100 poles to the begins = Containing One hundred and forty one Harry part and parcelthereof and all the Estate Right title and property Claim & Demise Whatsoever of them the said William ⌨ and ⌨ ⌨ Haynes of in and to the said Messuage and ⌨ part thereof to have and to hold the said Albany and all and Singular the premises above mentioned and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto them firmant Nance his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and Behoof of the said Clemant Nance his heirs and Assigns forever to William Haynes and Lettice Haynes for themselves and the said Senament above mentioned and their heirs the said Messuage and their heirs and against all other person or persons against themselves and the Whatsoever to the said Climant Nance his heirs and assigns Shall and and forever Defend by these presents In Witness Will Warrant . whereof the said William Haynes and Letters haynes hath to these twent hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above Written William Haynes ℗ in the presence of Lead ℗ Wm H Price & James Dellard Nov Term 1833 Deced duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm H Price one of the subscribing Witnesses J Holderby C C LINK

NO 1604 Wilson and Parsel per - Barton Deed of Trust Indenture made this the 27th day of June in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight Husband and thirty seven having a Belle Hayman Benton of Rockingham County N. Carolina one part and Horace Towns and Robert H Nance both of Pettistiance County State of Virginia Hayman Benton is Justly indebted to the sum of Carnel Wilson & Co . One Hundred and twenty Nine Dollars and thirty six cents indenture . also two Rants due Robert Walter of the same date of this Indenture for the sum of twenty one dollars ┃ and fifty cents Robert Wilson for the sum of Twenty Dollars Indenture payable the 25th day of December 1837 Hayman Burton is Willing and desirous to secure Now this Indenture to lawfull that for and in Consideration of the premisses hereof and for the further consideration of One Dollar Robert Towns and Robert H Nance at and before the sealing off and Delivering of these presents the recd whereof is hereby acknowledged , the the Said Hayman Victor Seach hereby granted bargained and sold unto the said Robert Towns & Robert H Noble then their ⌨ ⌨ the following property to wit two feather Beds two this twenty two paid 149 of Sheets two Courter pairs One Bed Blaskill three Bed of pesels Twenty four Three sells Cups & Lowns Twelve Glop cup Peals Three Dishes two Sett Knives and forks One Doz Ten spory One Doz two Colourt ducking Table , Our Walner folding Table One large Trunk 1 spinning where One Sell of Sold botton chain One pair Collon & Have Cares are said Iron pot One Small Iron stott One Dutch Oven & Co One pair two lying pars , two Six Coffee pots the Lea Burkets One Tin Wash pan two tin Cups One Water Paid Two Piggins One Wash Tubb of Law two thoats One Cow & Calf one Bay man three four plains One Joister On Jack plain two Smithing plains two hand Laws three Bed Plains two Steel Blace Square one son Square One Brown Ax two Pole axes two foot adds six Sockell Chisalls two furnis Chisells One Tenant Saw One Dulch Plow Hoe Car tuning pow One Collar One pair Tracy , Several Books and the graving crop of corn con hilling Hee and three Augus and One her and bills to have and to hold the aforesaid property unto them the said Robert Geary and Robert H Amy their Heirs & c to their only proper use and behoof forever and the said Hayman Burton for himself his Heirs & c the aforesaid property Unto the said Robert Towns and Robert H Nance their heirs per and of all and every person or persons whatsoever shall and will and forever defend by these presents . Nevertheless up on trust that ┃ the said Robert Towns and Robert H. Nancy shall partnet the Pr Jayman Buster to remain in quiet and peacible to peper of the above Named property and take the profits arising therefore to his use untill the 25th day of December 1837 they the said Robert ┃ Bours and Robert H Noned or either of them or the survivor of either of them or their Heirs and assigns , shall so soon after the 2d ┃ Day of December 1837 they shall be required by the said Carrell ┃ William & Co Robert Wilson pressed to sell the of said property to the highest bidder for ready money after adverting the time and place of 150 Sale at their Court Our discretion at least ten days Residence of the said Hayman Bentons & Out of the proceeds of Such Sale first pay all charges attending This Indenture and then pay off the above Mentiento Debt & Intwell Pannell Wilson & C. Robert Wilson at the time of closing this trust and the ballance if any pay over to the said Hayman Burton his Heirs & c trust of the whole of the above be paid off on or before the 25th day of December 1837 indenture to be sold or else to remain in full force and Virtue . In Witness whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands and Seals this the day and year first above Willen Hayman Burton ℗ In the presence of Robert Long ℗ John M. Smith Robert H. Nave ℗ State of North Carolina Rockingham County Suon 28th 1837 Deed of Trust John W. Smith One of the Subscribing Witnesses J. Holden Clo HINT

No 9634 Charles Hamlin Trustee from Clement Name ⌨ ⌨ 269 This Indenture made on the seventeenth day of February One thousand eight hundred & forty Clement Nance of the County of Rockingham State of North Carolina John Hamlin of the some County and State second part Combs Hamlin of the same County and State third part Wimes the said Clement Nance is justly indebted to the said John Hamlin in the sum of Two Hundred & fifty one dollars & twenty One cents Clement Nance , is honestly desirous to secure the payment of the saiddebt , Now therefore this Indenture Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the premises to - = with further consideration of the sum of One dollar Clement Nance in hand paid by the said Charles Hamlin the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged insell to the said Celement Name hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell Charles Hamlin a certain tract of land lying and being in the County of Rockyham State of North Carolina Matrimony Creek bounded as follows ( Viz ) Jesse - Hairs , John Parrish , Drury Price , John M. Morehead and Jeny Hopper ; To have and to hold the said lands and premises , and all and singular the tenements hereditaments Woods , ways , waters , mines , minerals improvements , rents issues , profits , remainders , reversions privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to him the said Charles Hamlin his heirs , executors and administrators in fee simple forever free and dischared him and all incumbrances whatsoever who . One Horse and con - = two head Cattle Seven head hogs , three beds , and all his household and Kitchen furniture , to remain in possession of said Clement None untill sold or the debt satisfyed ; In Special trust and confidence , Neverless , that the said Charles Hunter shall and will hold , Keep , use and apply the same to the uses and intents follow = and no other that is to say : that if the aforesaid debt and every part thereof Together with the lawful Interest that may have accrued on the same shall not be fully paid off and satisfyed on or before the first day of January A. D . One thousand eight hundred and forty five Charles Hamtin , being thereunto required by the sd John Hamlin having first advertised , the same at the Court House Town of Wentworth three other public places in the County of Rockingham Twenty days Celement ┃ Nance his ⌨ - ⌨ ⌨ said ⌨ presents do hereunto set their hands and seals , the date first above written Clement Nance to presence of Chas . Hamlin Orson Maine John Hamlin Boss . Roberts ⌨ ⎬ Feby Term 1844 execution of the foregoing deed of trust Witness thereto , and caused to be registered Test . T. B. Wheeler C. C . C . E. W . Hancock D.C.

No. 2284 . Elizabeth Hemmons from Clement Manel Deed Indenture made the 20th day of August in the year of our 1840 Clement Nance of the County of Venin ham State of North Carolina One part and Elizabeth damons of the County State aforesaid Ocker part Clement Nance for and in Consideration of the sum of eighteen Dollars him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged in the said Clement Nance hath granted bargained and sold and by the presents doth grant bargain & sell Elizabeth Commons her Heirs and assigns a certain tract of Land lying and being in the County of Rockington State of North Carolina Waters of Marimary Creek Dury ┃ Price & others ⌨ at a Chial look thence North forty fore not to a post Oak thence West fifty poles to a Sourrovid , thence South forty five Water Excuses Elizabeth Hemmery her Decr & c With all they and property of the said Hemmons premises and of every part and parcel thereof and all the estate righttitle Interest Claim and Demand Whatsoever of him the said Clement and to have and to hold unto the said Elexburt Hemmons her Heirs and assigns forever , and the ⌨ Dance to himself and his the Will Warrant and defend the said title against all and every other person and persons Whatsoever to the said Elizabeth Hemars her our and assigns shall of Will Warrant and forever defend by these presents - In Witness Set my hand and affix my seal the day and date above ┃ Will Keck . Johnston Clement Nance ℗ Will of State of North Caroller Rockerk up County ⎬ August Saw S H offe Execution of the within Deed was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Matilda Burgess and ordered to be Registered J. B. Wheeler C. C . C .  LINK

No 26366 . William Land from Calement Nance . Deed This Indenture Made this 20th day of January A. D . One thousand eight hundred and Faty four Clement Nance and William Land all of the County of Rockegh State of North Carolina Clement Nance hath this day William Land . A. Certain Tract piece or parcel of Land lying and being in the County & State aforesaid Jerry Hopper corn in Macheald & Henry Price Containing by estimate Fifty Hars & one fourth Sixty two dollars and fifty cents William Land , Now to that intest and and partion the said Clamet and doth for himself his said wall administrators doth Warrant and forever deposes unto the said William Land a good and Samuel Right and title to said land free from all Claims gifts , rights & dowers of all other persons to the said Wm Land his heirs & c . To Will Beginning at a Dogwood , Jones Hosepers Corner Thence South by Potts to a Gum Marchards Corner , Thence East 89 poles to a Black Oak Moreheads line thence North 97 poles to a Dogwood in Leary Price ' s line , Thence West 82 poles to the first Station Now by these presents we set our hands and affix our seals the day and date above written Clement Nance ℗ Joab , Being William Land ℗ The Cobler State of Witt Collen Rockingham County Feb . Term 1844 their other executor of the forgoing Deed of trust Clarent Nance & Wm Line to beand Deed and ordered to be registered Test . F. B. Keely LINK

No 311 Jones W Buclox & Co Clement Nance This Indenture made and entered into this 5th day ┃ of January 1849 Clement Nance of the County of Rockham State of North Caroline first part John Moor of said County State ┃ of the second part Edw . T. Brodman B. S. Gallarway & J. W. Burton Merchants & partners John W. Benton Hes and Jones W. ┃ Belitor & Charles Hamlin Merchants & Partners state of Berlin Hamlin and D. Amy & John M. Morehead Merchants & partners to exor under ┃ the firm & Style D. Ansey & Co J. M. Reynolds & I M. Marchand Merchants and Partney Davis under ┃ ┃ the firm State of Reynolds Ho . John Humbia all of the third part Clement ┃ Nance is justly indebted to the said Jones W. Burton ┃ Co . Twenty One dollars & 42 / 100 4th Jany 1849 one day Burton & Hamber Seven dollars $ 25 / 100 4t Jany 1849 one day after date D. Arne & Co twenty four dollars $ 7 / 100 4th Jany 1849 one day after date Reynolds & Co . eighteen dollars 4 . Jany 1849 one day after date John Hamlin in the sum of Twenty Six dollars & 75 28 Oct 1846 one day after date Four dollars & 50 / 100 Thomas 11th Jong Jany 1849 354 and being willing and desirous to secure the several estate above enumerated Now this Indenture therefore Witnesseth that the said Clement Maxel for & in consideration of the premises as will as for the other consideration of the sum of One dollar him the said Mance in hand paid by the said John Morer at or before the sealed and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowbe reses hath granted bay and and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell John Moore his heirs & c . forever the here of Land on which the said & name now containing One hundred & forty five S. Haws Esqr , Drury . Price , John Parrish Marchead , J. M. of Other B Head of Coles and One No 9 , One Sorrel mare One Carry all To have and to hold the same to the said John elser his heirs and assigns forever and the said Elmer Jane for Samuel his heirs & c . doth hereby Covenant promise and agree to and with the sd John Moir his heirs & assigns to warrant and defend a good & legal title to the said Coveyed land and other property to him his heirs & free from the Claim Or claims of all and every person or persons whatever More trust Northeless and upon this Special Condition if the said Clement Nance shall fail to pay or disch - = the said several debts herein enumerated , and the Jnr which may amend thereon by the 1st day of July 1849 John Ellier upon being requested by the said Clement have or either of the parties of the third part twenty days Cork the land and other property herein conveyed and from the proceeds of said sale pay off part the part accress on this Indenture and mixt pay and satisfy the severaldell and interest , which may be the parties of the third on the notes herein enumerated and the bal - = if any return to the said to have or his order should the proceeds of said sale , not be Sittient to pay off fully all the debts herein . 356 enumerated the the proceeds of said sale is to be plied to wark in proportion to its five In Witness Whereof the parties have hereunto set their hands & Seals the day and year first Written Test - Clement - Nance ℗ Jas . P. Dillard Wm A. Molin - John Allen ℗ G. Blackburn State of N. Carolinon Rockyhason County Clerks office of Jany 1849 Deed of ┃ of trust me by . Lenorey Black One of the subscribing Witnesses J. B. Wheeler . C. C . C . LINK

John Nance from A. H. Webb Deed - This Indenture made and entered into this 28th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and fifty five . Between Anderson H. West of the first part and Name of the other part both of the County of Rockingham and State of North Carolina . Witnesseth that for and in considerative of the sum of one Thousand Dollars to hand paid by the said John Nance at and before the Signing & Sealing and Delivery of Perinto the ⌨ whereof is hereby acknowledged . The said Anderson Eva Hill Hill hath Bargained and sold and do hereby and sell to the said to live Names his heirs and assigns forever two certain tracts of land situate lying and in the County and State aforesaid on the waters of Proublesance cruets - The first of which tract is as follows ( to wit ) Begining at a Black Oak Standing on the South side of the Danville road thence South George West West with Mrs Barters Barters land to poles to a blackes Olk her corner thence 88 3 / Degrees West Crossingan Branch 86 poles to a Black Oak Stander with of an old Road thence South 60 Degrees west 1915 said Roads 35 poles to a large tin Carr Hansen Danville road , thence South no Degrees West 14 poles to a post Oak on the East side of said road thence No 79 . 3 / Degrees trust crossing said road a seal Bake thence East 19 poles to a post oake thence North Gossens two Branches 112 ) poles to a dead white Oak Mince last a new line croping and Franch 29 116 ⌨ to a Hickory Saplin , thence north croping said poles to a post Oak thence East 138 poles to a on the court house road , thence South 6 ½ degrees to the first Station - and Contains 119 land be the same more or less . the other tract begining at a White Oak on the West Side of a Branch , Thence East 29 ½ poles to a Hickery thence north poles to a first oak , thence East Be hole to a gum peats on the West side of the road , thence March 3d degrees West 55 poles to a Black Gune - thence poles to a rod ack , thence West 120 poles to , Corner , thence South 32 degrees West 32 poles to a Hickory thence , South five Degrees to 364 poles to a perine , and thence South 53 ½ poles to the Begining and Contines , 2 acres to the same more or less - Together with all and Singular its appurtenances woods ways Waters mines mineral hereditaments to the same Belonging or in any wise appertaining to him the said John Nance Nance his heirs and assigns forever . To have and to hold to him the said Safford his heirs and assignes said Anderson H. Webb Webb for himself and his heirs and assigns doth hereby of the said John Nance Nance of heirs and assigns to warrant and defend the title of , the said land and premises , free from to or testimony whereof I the said Anderson H. Webb Webb have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year first above written A. To Moles Moles Nate of North Carolina Roth Roth my home County August Term 1855 The Execution of the foregoing Deed is duly proven by the oath C of C Joseph Holderby Holderby the Subscribing Witness thereto let it be Registered W. M . Ellington Ellington C LINK


State of North Carolina Rockingham County men by these presents that the undersigned Sheriff of the County of Rockingham Said County C. G . Milchill Admr of W R Brown vs John S. Nance and J W Nower and E. M. Powell for the sum of seven hundred and forty Dollars & Eight and half cents $ 62106 ½ 25 Feby , 1861 one dollars and ninty five cents John T. Nance hereinafter described , on the 21st day of January 1869 day of March 1869 Court House said County R. P . Richardson of the County of Rockingh State of North Carolina Forty Six Dollars R P. Richardson the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and by these presents , doth bargain & sell R. Pr Richardson and his pieces all right title and interest of the Said John T Nance as aforesaid in and to the following track or parcel of land lived on as aforesaid situated in Rockingham and bounded as follows , to - wit Troublicome Creek Koron V Barter , Thomas C. Meader R. P. Richardson & otherand containing One Hundred and Eighty five John I Nance now Exorder , To have and to hold said land and premises with the improvements and appurtenances , to him the said R. P. Richardson his heirs and assigns , in as full & ample a manner as the undersigned is empowered by virtue of his Office to convey and assure the same And the under signed Sheriff as aforesaid doth covenant and promise agree to and with the said R. P. Richardson his heirs and assigns that he and they shall and more at all times hereafter have , hold occur pay use and possess said lands and premises free and clear of and from all incumbrances , had , made or done by the undersigned , or by his order means or procurement : and that the undersigned , will forever warrant and defend said lands and premises , to the said R. P. Richardson his heirs and assigns so for as his said Office of Sheriff will authorize and inable him to do and no fuslue ) In testimony whereof the undersigned Sheriff as aforesaid hath hereunto set his hand and seal this 18th day of June 1867 J. W. Patterson Sheriff the presents of R H Ward Rockingham County Probate Court Deed from J. W. Patterson to Robert P. Richardson was this the 5th day of December A. D . 1870 Judge of or said County S. W. Patterson therefore let the said Deed together with this Certificate be registered Thos A. Ragland Probate Judge


YADKIN COUNTY, NC - DEEDS - Grantee

Grantee, Grantor, Book, Page, Instrument, Date

James MONEY, J. K. NANCE & wife, K, 93, Deed, 1887
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