Durham – Crockett County, Tennessee

Thomas Howard Durham Deeds
Crockett Co., TN
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

Deed (1)
John P. Burns and Lucinda Burns, His Wife, to Thomas H. Durham
One-Acre Lot in the Town of Alamo in Crockett County, Tennessee, Northwest of the Square North of Elm Street
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book B, Pages 512 and 513
Deed Dated: 21 Jul 1873
Deed Registered: 6 Nov 1875

512

John P. Burns } This Indenture made and entered
into this the 21st day of July in the
To Deed } Year of Our Lord One thousand
Eight hundred and Seventy three
Thomas H. Durham } between John P. Burns of the Coun
ty of Crockett and State of Tenn-
essee of the one part and Thomas H. Durham of
the Said County & State aforesaid of the other part
Witnesseth, that the Said John P. Burns for and in
Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred and twen
ty five dollars, to him in hand paid by note of
this date, due the 25th day of Decr. Next, the receipt
Whereof is hereby acknowledged hath this day bargained,
Sold, aliened, and by these presents doth bargain
Sell, and Convey, unto the Said Thomas H. Durham
his heirs and assigns forever, a certain piece
or Lot of Land, Situated lying and being
in the Said County & State aforesaid and
in the Town of Alamo North West of the
Square North of Elm Street, and taken from
the South East Corner of Said J. P. Burns tract
Butted and bounded as follows, to Wit: Beginning
at a Stake in the Center of Said Elm Street and
on the West boundary line of Pamelia Rhoads. Runs
North with Said Pamelia Rhoads West boundary line
Thirteen and three fourths poles (13 ¾) to a Stake in
Said line. Thence West Eleven poles and fifteen
links to a Stake Thence South Thirteen and three
fourth (13 ¾) poles to a Stake the Center of Said
Elm Street With 2 White oak pointers Thence East
Eleven poles 15 Links to the beginning Containing
by estimation One Acre, together With all and
Singular the hereditaments and appertenances
thereunto belonging or in any Wise appertaining
to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of
him the Said Thomas H. Durham his heirs &c.; and
the Said John P. Burns doth agree and bind him-
self his heirs &c; to Warrant and Will forever defend
the right, title claim and enterest in and to
the said lot of land and bargained premise
to him the said T. H. Durham his heirs &c;
against the lawful claim or claims of any
and all persons Whatsoever. I Witness Whereof
the said John P. Burns hath hereunto Set his hand
& affix his Seal day & date above Written. John P. Burns {seal}
Lucinda Burns {seal}

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State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before me
Crockett County } Francis J. Wood, Clerk of the
} County Court of Said County
John P. Burns and Lucinda Burns Wife of
the Said J. P. Burns the bargainor to the
foregoing and hereunto attached deed With
Whom I am personally acquainted and who
Severally acknowledged that they executed the
Same for the purposes therein contained,
and the Said Lucinda Burns on private
examination apart from her husband the
Said John P. Burns acknowledged before
me the execution of the Said Deed to have
been done by her freely voluntarily and under
Standingly Without Compulsion or restraint from
her husband and for the purposes therein
expressed. Witness Francis J. Wood Clerk
of Said Court at Office, this 21 day of July 1873
Francis J. Wood Clerk.

State of Tennessee } I certify that the foregoing
Crockett County } Deed and certificate were
recd for Registration
November 6th 1875 At 5 O’clock P. M
R. T. D Fouche Register
By T. G Johnson Dep. Reg

Deed (2)
Henry M. Klyce and Rebecca A. Klyce, His Wife, to Thomas H. Durham
Lot of 2 ½ Acres of Land in the Town of Alamo West of Bells Street and North of Vine Street Along
Cedar Street in Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book A, Pages 498 and 499
Deed Dated: 24 Oct 1873
Deed Registered: 17 Nov 1873
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham,
Great-Great-Great-Grandson of Henry Marshal Klyce, and
Step-Great-Great-Great-Grandson of Rebecca Ann Roberts Klyce

H. M. Klyce } This Indenture made and entered into
this the 24th day of October, A.D. One
To Deed } thousand and Eight hundred and seventy three,
between Henry M. Klyce and wife Rebecca Klyce of the county
T. H. Durham } of Crockett and state of Tennessee, of
the one part, and Thomas H. Durham
of the said county & state aforesaid of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said H. M. Klyce and Rebecca
Klyce for and in consideration of the sum of five
hundred dollars to them in hand paid or secured
to be paid by notes, The receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged, hath this day bargained, sold,
aliened, and by these presents, doth bargain,
sell, and convey unto the said Thomas M.
Durham, his heirs, and assigns forever, a certain
piece, or lot of land, Situated lying and being
in said county, and state aforesaid, and in the
town of Alamo, West of Bells, street, and north
of Vine street, Beginning at a stake on the
north margin of Vine street, B. Tyu’s south
west corner, runs west with Vine twelve and
three fourth (12 ¾) poles to a stake thence north

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thirty one & one half (31 ½) poles to a stake on cedar street,
Thence East with cedar 12 ¾ poles to a stake in said Tyu’s
Wesr B. line thence south 31 ½ poles to the beginning, contain-
-ing by estimation two and one half acres, more or less, together
with all and singular the hereditamants, and appurtenances
thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining, to the only
proper use benefit, and behoof of him the said T. H.
Durham, his heirs and assigns, and the said H. M. Klyce
and his wife Rebecca Klyce, doth further covenant, agree
and bind themselves their heirs &c.; to warrant and will forever
defend, the to the said T. H. Durham his heirs &c.; the right, title,
claim and interest in and to the above described lot of land,
and bargained premise, to him his heirs &c; against the
claim or claims of any and all persons whatsoever.

It is however expressly understood that

an express lien is retained to secure the
full payment of the purchase money.

                In witness whereof the said H. M.

Signed sealed } Klyce & wife Rebecca Klyce have here-
and delivered in } unto their hands, and affixed their seals,
the presence of; } day and date above written.

                H. M. Klyce {seal}
                R. A. Klyce {seal}

State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before
Crockett County } me, Francis J. Wood, clerk of
the county court of said county, H. M. Klyce & Rebecca
Klyce wife of the said H. M. Klyce the bargainor to
the foregoing & hereunto attached deed, with whom I
am personally acquainted and who severally acknowl-
edged that they executed the same for the purposes
therein expressed, and the said Rebecca Klyce on
a private examination apart from her husband,
the said H. M. Klyce, acknowledged before me the
execution of the said deed To have been done by
her freely voluntarily and understandingly without
any compulsion or constraint from her husband and
for the purposes therein expressed. (The marginal
note on 2nd page was made before the signing and acknowl-
edgement of the deed. Witness my hand at office this,
15th day of November 1873. Francis J. Wood clerk.
State Tax .50 paid

State of Tennessee } I certify that the foregoing Deed and
Crockett County } certificate were received for Regis-
-tration Nov. 17th 1873 at 10 O.clock A. M.
Witness my hand this Nov. 18th 1873. R. T. D. Fouche
Regr. C. C.

Deed (3)
John P. Burns and B. J. Lea to T. H. Durham and J. E. Klyce
Town Lot and Building in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book D, Pages 88 and 89
Deed Dated: 30 Oct 1878
Deed Registered: 30 Oct 1878
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and
First Cousin Three Times Removed of James Emanuel Klyce

J. P. Burns, and B. J. Lea Know all men by these
presents that I. J. P Burns
To Deed in my individual capasity,
Durham and Klyce and also as Attorney in fact
Town lot for B. J. Lea have this day
In Alamo. bargained and Sold and do
$480. hereby transfer and convey to
T. H. Durham and J. M. Klyce a
certain house and lot in Alamo Crockett, Co, Tennessee,
known as lot No 3 of Said town bounded as follows
Commencing at the North East corner of lot No 2 of
Said town. runs East 24 feet thense South Eighty five
feet thense west 24 feet thense North 85 feet to the
beginning To have and to hold to the Said T. H. Durham
& J. M. Klyce forever we do hereby covenant that we are
lawfuly possessed of Said property and have a perfect
right to convey the Same give that it is unincumbered.
The Said Durham and Klyce to hold Said property
as follows to wit the lot to go to them in equil parts
forever but the use of the upper story of the building to
be for the Sole benefit of Said Klyce and of the lower
Story for the benefit of Said Durham while Said build=
ing Stands on Said lot In consideration of which Said
Durham & Klyce have paid us One hundred Dollars cash
in hands and have Executed their notes for one hundred Dollars
due the 15th day of Nov, 1878 one note for two hundred
Dollars due the 1st day of February 1879 and have also
deeded to J. P. Burns one lot in the town of Alamo

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Valued $50.00 in all $450.00 A lien is hereby retained
to Secure the balance of purchase Money.
Witness our hands this 30th day of Oct 1878
John P. Burns
B. L. Lea By. J. P. Burns
his Attorney in Fact

State of Tennessee }
Crockett County } Personally appeared before me
} W. N. Brown, Clerk of the County
Court of Said County, John, P, Burns & J. P. Burns as Attorney in fact for B. J. Lea the within named
bargainor, with whom I am personaly acquainted, And
who acknowledged that he executed the within instrument
for the purposes therein contained. Witness my hand at
Office, in Alamo, Tenn., this 30 day of Oct 1878
W. N. Brown. Clerk.
State Tax, 45 paid,

State of Tennessee } I certify that the foregoing Deed
Crockett County } and certificate were received for
Registration October 30th 1878, at 10 ¼ O.clock A. M. and so
noted in Minute Book No. 1, page 62 R. T. D. Fouche
Register.

Deed (4)
Thomas H. Durham to J. P. Burns
One Acre of Land in Alamo in the Sixth District of Crockett County, Tennessee, Northwest of the
Square and North of Elm Street
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book D, Pages 89 and 90
Deed Dated: Oct 1878
Deed Registered: 30 Oct 1878
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

Thomas H Durham I Thomas H. Durham of
the county of Crockett and
To Deed State of Tenn for and in
J. P. Burns consideration of fifty Dollars ($50.00)
1 Acre to me in hand paid the receipt
6 dist, whereof is here by acknowledged have
$50. this day bargained and Sold and do
hereby transfer and convey to J. P. Burns (his heirs
assigns &c;) of the Sd County, and State aforesaid the
following described lot or parcel of land Situated in
Crockett County Tenn Civil district No. 6, and
bounded as follow to wit Situated in the Town of
Alamo North West of the Square North of Elm Street
and taken from the South East corner of Sd. J. P Burns
Original tract Begining at a Stake in the center of
Sd Elm Street and on the West boundary line of
Parmelia Rhoads runs North With Sd Permelia Rhoades
West boundary line 13 ¾ Poles to a Stake in Sd line
Thence West 11 Poles and 15 links to a Stake thence 13 ¾
Poles to a Stake the center of Sd Elm Street with two white
Oak pointers thence East 11 poles and 15 links to the
begining containing by estimation one acres (1 acre)

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To have and hold the Same to him the Sd J. P. Burns
his heirs assigns &c; forever, And I do covenant
with the Sd J. P. Burns that I am Lawfuly Seized
of Sd land have a good right to convey the Same and
that the Same is unincumbered And I do further
covenant with the Sd J. P. Burns his heirs assigns &c;
and bind myself heirs assigns &c; to warrant and forever
defend the title to sd land against the lawful
claims of all persons whomsoever. In testimony whereof
I hereunto fix my hand and Set my Seal
this Oct th 1878.
T. H. Durham {Seal}

State of Tennessee } Personaly appeared before me
Crockett County } W. N. Brown, Clerk of the County
Court of Said County, T. H Deerham the within named
bargainor, with whom I am personaly acquainted, and
Who acknowledged that he executed the within instru=
ment for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand at office, in Alamo, Tenn., this 30th, day
of Oct 1878 W. N. Brown Clerk.
State Tax .05 paid

State of Tennessee } I certify that the foregoing Deed
Crockett County } And certificate were received for
Registration Oct 30th 1878 at 10 ½ O.clock. A. M. and So
noted in Minute Book No. 1 page 62.
R. T. D. Fouche
Register,

Deed (5)
T. H. Durham and wife M. D. Durham to Geo. F. Tatum
2 ½ Acres of Land in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee, West of Bells Street, North of Vine Street,
Along Cedar Street, Deeded by H. M. Klyce and Wife to T. H. Durham
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book D, Pages 576 and 577
Deed Dated: 3 Jan 1880
Deed Registered: 8 Jan 1880
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Mozella Deaudrey Klyce Durham

T. H. Durham } This indenture made the third day of January
} } one thousand eight hundred and eighty between
To } Deed } T. H. Durham and wife M. D. Durham of the one
} } part and Geo. F. Tatum of the other part both of the
Geo. F. Tatum } county of crockett and state of Tennessee Witness-
2 ½ acres } eth, that the said T. H. Durham & M. D. Durham
in Alamo } in consideration of the sum of two hundred
$250. } and fifty dollars one hundred dollars in hand
} paid and the sum of one hundred and fifty dol-
lars in note due the 25 day of December 1880, the receipt
whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and
by these presents doth transfer and convey, unto the said Geo.
F. Tatum his heirs and assigns a certain tract or lot of land
situated in said county and state aforesaid and in the town
of Alamo west of Bells street and north of Vine street
it being the same deeded by H. K. Klyce and wife to the
said T. H. Durham butted and bounded as follows to wit, be-
ginning at a stake in the north margin of Vine street
E. J. Read south west corner runs west with Vine street
twelve and three fourths (12 ¾) poles to a stake thence north
thirty one and one half (31 ½) poles to a stake on Cedar street
thence east with Cedar street twelve and three fourth (12 ¾)
poles to a stake in said E. J. Read west B. line thence
south thirty one and half poles to the beginning containing
by estimation two and one half acres more or less together
with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances

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thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to the only proper use
benefit and behoof of him the said G. F. Tatum his heirs and assigns
forever, and the said T. H. Durham & wife bind themselves their heirs
&c; to warrant, and will forever defend the right title, claim or in-
terest in and to the above described lot of land and bargained prem-
ises to him the said G. F. Tatum his heirs &c; against the claim or
claims of any and all persons whatever,
In testimony whereof the said T. H. Durham &
wife have hereunto set their hands and seals day and date above
written T. H. Durham {seal}
state tax $.25 paid M. D. Durham {seal}

State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before me, W. H. Brown, clerk
Crockett County } of the county court of said county, T. H. Durham, and
M. D. Durham the bargainors to the foregoing and hereunto attached Deed with
whom I am personally acquainted, and who severally acknowledged that they
executed the same for the purposes therein expressed, and the said M. D. Dur-
ham on a private examination apart form her husband, the said T. H.
Durham acknowledged before me the execution of the said Deed to have
been done by her freely, voluntarily and understandingly, without
compulsion or constraint from her husband, and for the purposes
therein expressed. Witness, W. H. Brown, clerk of said court,
at office, this 7 day of Jany 1880. W. H. Brown clerk.

I certify that the foregoing Deed and certificates were recd. for
Registration January 8th 1880 at 4 ¼ O.clock P. M. & so noted
in Minute Book No. 1 page 76. R. T. D. Fouche,
Register,

Deed (6)
H. M. Klyce and wife R. A. Klyce to T. H. Durham
Town Lot West of Burns Street and South of Church Street in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee, Less Than
Two Acres But More than ¼ Acre
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book D, Page 642
Deed Dated: 16 Feb 1880
Deed Registered: 17 Feb 1880
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham,
Great-Great-Great-Grandson of Henry Marshall Klyce, and
Step-Great-Great-Great-Grandson of Rebecca Ann Roberts Klyce

H. M. Klyce For and in consideration of the sum of five hundred
and fifty Dollars paid by T. H. Durham, the receipt
To Deed whereof is hereby acknowledged, we H. M. Klyce & wife
R. A. Klyce have this day bargained and sold and do
T. H. Durham by these presents transfer alien and quit-claim unto
town lot in T. H. Durham his heirs and assigns all our right
Alamo title and interest in and to the following house & lot
$550 situated in the town of Alamo Crockett County Tenn-
essee, and bounded as follows to wit, on the east by
Burns street, on the west by the lands upon which H. M. Klyce
now lives on the north by church street and on the south by J. Harris
containing something less than two acres and more than ¼ acres.
To have and to hold the above land with all the appurtenances there
unto belonging to him the said T. H. Durham his heirs and assigns
forever Witness our hands this the 16 day of Feby 1880.
H. M. Klyce
R. A. Klyce

State of Tennessee Personally appeared before me, W. N. Brown
Crockett County clerk of the county court of said county, H. M.
Klyce the bargainors to the foregoing and hereunto attached Deed
with whom I am personally acquainted and who severally
acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein
expressed. And the said R. A. Klyce on a private examina-
tion apart from her husband the said H. M. Klyce acknowl-
edged before me the execution of the said Deed to have been
done by her freely, voluntarily and understandingly, with-
out compulsion or constraint from her husband, and for
the purposes therein expressed. Witness W. N. Brown, clerk
of said Court at office, this 16th day of Feby. 1880
W. N. Brown clerk.
state tax $.55 paid

I certify that the foregoing Deed and certificates were recd. for
Registration February 17th 1880 at 9 ¼ O.clock A. M. & so
noted in Minuate Book No. 1 page 77. R. T. D. Fouche
Register,

Deed (7)
H. A. Roberts, David E. Roberts, and W. W. Roberts to T. H. Durham
House and Two-Acre Town Lot in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee, on Church Street
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book D, Page 624
Deed Dated: Jan 1880
Deed Registered: 7 Feb 1880
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and
Great-Great-Great-Grandnephew of Harvey A., David Elisha, and William W. Roberts

624

H. A. Roberts et. als. } For and in consideration of the sum of five dollars
} to us in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby
To Deed } acknowledged, we H. A. Roberts, David Roberts
} and W. W. Roberts by these presents hereby transfer
T. H. Durham } convey & quitclaim to T. H. Durham all our right
town lot in } title & interest in and to a certain house & lot of
Alamo } land in the town of Alamo Tenn Bounded as
$5.00, } follows Beginning at a stake the north east
} corner of the tract of land now occupied by H.
M. Klyce standing in church street running thence west sixteen poles
to a stake thence east sixteen poles to a stake in the east boundary
line of said tract of land thence north twenty poles to the beginning,
containing two acres more or less To have and to hold said house & lot
to him the said T. H. Durham his heirs and assigns forever
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our
hands and seals. This the day of January 1880,
W. W. Roberts
H. A. Roberts {seal}
D. E. Roberts

State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before me, W. N.
Crockett County } Brown, clerk of the county court of
said county W. W. Roberts one of the bargainors to the XXXX
within named bargainors with whom I am personally
acquainted and who acknowledged that he executed the
within instrument for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand at office, in Alamo Tenn, this
7 day of Feby 1880. W. N. Brown clerk,

State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before me, W. N.
Crockett County } Brown, clerk of the county court of said
county H. A. Roberts & D. E. Roberts the within named bar-
gainors with whom I am personally acquainted, and who acknowl-
edged that he executed the within instrument for the purposes therein
contained. Witness my hand at office, in Alamo Tenn this
30 day of Jany. 1880. W. N. Brown clerk,

I certify that the foregoing Deed and certificates were recd. for
Registration February 7th 1880 at 12 ¼ O.clock P.M. & so
noted in Minute Book No 1 page 77. R. T D Fouche
Register,

Deed (8)
T. H. Durham and Wife M. D. Durham to W. H. Biggs
House and Lot on Burns Street in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book D, Pages 742 and 743
Deed Dated: 21 Feb 1880
Deed Registered: 18 Jun 1880
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Mozella Deaudrey Klyce Durham

T. H. Durham } We T. H. Durham and wife M. D. Durham for and
} in consideration of the sum of five hundred
To Deed } & fifty Dollars, to us in hand paid the receipt
} whereof is hereby acknowledged, have this day
W. H. Biggs } bargained and sold and do by these presents transfer
house & lot } and convey unto W. H. Biggs his heirs and assigns
in Alamo } forever all our right title and interest in and to
$550 } the following described house & lot situated in
} the town of Alamo Crockett County Tenn, and
bounded as follows to wit on the south by J. Harris on the north
by F. J. Wood & the land upon which J. P. Burns now lives, on the
east by Burns street and on the south by the land upon which
H. M. Klyce now lives, containing something more than one
and a quarter acres and less than two acres, To have and to
hold the above described house & lot to him the said W. H.
Biggs his heirs and assigns forever; We covenant with the said
W. H. Biggs that we are lawfully seized of said house & lot
and have a right to convey the same, and do further agree and
bind ourselves our heirs and assigns, to warrant and
forever defend the title to said house & lot to him the
said W. H. Biggs his heirs and assigns, against the lawful
claims of all persons whomsoever—In testimony whereof
we hereunto set our hands this 21st day of February 1880.
T. H. Durham
M. D. Durham

State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before
Crockett County } me, W. H. Brown, clerk of the
county court of said county, T. H. Durham and M. D.
Durham wife of the said T. H. Durham the bargainor

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with whom I am personally acquainted, and who severally ac-
knowledged that they executed the same for the purpose therein
expressed, and the said M. D. Durham on a private examin-
ation apart from her husband, the said T. H. Durham acknowl-
edged before me the execution of the said Deed to have been
done by her freely voluntarily and understandingly, without
compulsion or constraint from her husband, and for the pur-
poses therein expressed, Witness, W. H. Brown, clerk of
said court, at office, this 1 day of March 1880,
W. H. Brown clerk,
R. R. Brown D.C.

I certify that the foregoing Deed and certificates were recd.
for Registration June 18th 1880 at 3 O,clock P.M. & so noted
in Minute Book No. 1 page 80. R. T. D. Fouche
Register,

Deed (9)
T. H. Durham and Wife M. D. Durham to W. N. Brown
Two-Acre Town Lot on Bell Street and Cedar Street in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book E, Pages 2 and 3
Deed Dated: 3 Jun 1880
Deed Registered: 30 Jun 1880
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Mozella Deaudrey Klyce Durham

T. H. Durham } Know all men by these presents that
} we T. H. Durham & wife M. D. Dur-
To Deed } ham for & in consideration of the
} sum of three hundred & fifty dollars,
W. N. Brown } as follows, to wit, two hundred dollars
town lot } cash in hand paid the receipt whereof
in Alamo, } is hereby acknowledged, and one note
$350. } for one hundred and fifty dollars due
} & payable on the 1st day of January 1881
signed by W. N. Brown, for the payment of which note a
special lien is herein retained on the land hereinafter
described, have this day bargained and sold and do hereby
transfer and convey to the said W. N Brown, a certain tract or
parcel of land, lying and being in the town of Alamo, Crockett
County Tenn, bounded on the east by E. T. Austin on the
south by C. A. Goodloe, on the west by Bell street and on
the north by Cedar street, containing two acres more
or less, To have and to hold said lot of land, with all the
estate title and interest thereunto belonging or in any wise

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appertaining, we covenant that we are lawfully seized of said
land and have a good right to sell the same, we further covenant
and bind ourselves our heirs and assigns to warrant and forever de-
fend the right and title to said lot of land with all the appurte-
nances thereunto belonging, to him the said W. N. Brown heirs and
assigns forever, against the lawful claim or claims of any and
all persons whomsoever, In testimony whereof we have here-
unto set our hands this 3 day of June 1880.
We promise & agree to give possession to the said
W. N. Brown on the 1st day of October 1880.
T. H. Durham
M. D. Durham

State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before me, W. W. Whit-
Crockett County } aker chairman of the county court of said
county, T. H. Durham and M. D. Durham wife of the said T. H.
Durham the bargainors to the foregoing and hereunto attached
Deed with whom I am personally acquainted, and who severally
acknowledged that they executed the same for the purpose
therein expressed, and the said M. D. Durham on a private
examination apart from her husband, the said T. H. Durham
acknowledged before me the execution of the said Deed to have
been done by her freely, voluntarily, and understandingly,
without compulsion or constraint from her husband, and
for the purposes therein expressed, Witness, W. W. Whitaker
chairman of said court, at office, this 30th day of June

W. W. Whitaker Chairman
state tax $.35 paid

I certify that the foregoing Deed and certificates were
recd. for Registration June 30th 1880 at 10 ¾ O,clock
A.M. & so noted in Minute Book No. 1 page 80.
R. T. D. Fouche
Register,

Deed (10)
W. W. Crandell to T. H. Durham
One-Sixth Interest in Mill and Gin Lot in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book G, Pages 544 and 545
Deed Dated: 20 Aug 1885
Deed Registered: 23 Apr 1886
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

W. W. Crandell ] For and in Consideration of the
] sum of Eight Hundred Dollars,
To ] Deed ] Two Hundred Dollars in Cash
] paid to E. R. Crandle, and a Note
T. H. Durham ] executed by T. H. Durham to E. R.
1/6 undivided ] Crandle, for the Sum of Six
Int in Grist ] Hundred Dollars, due the 1st
Mill & Gin lot ] day of February 1886, I, W. W.
$800. ] Crandle, have this day bargain
] ed and sold, and do by these pres-
ents transfer and Convey unto T. H. Durham,
his heirs and assigns, One Sixth of my one half
interest in and to the following piece or lot of
land, Known as the Mill & Gin tot, in Alamo,
Tenn. and bounded as follows, “Beginning at
a stake, East of Mil Street & North of Brigance
Alley, thence East with said Brigance Alley, 17
poles & 16 links to a stake, — thence North 15 poles &
12 links to a stake, in the South Margin of Church
Street, thence West 17 poles & 16 links to a stake
in the Margin of said Mill Street, thence South

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with said Mill Street 15 poles & 12 links to the begin-
-ning” Containing 273 poles, more or less, together
with one sixth interest of my said one half interest
of all the Machinery, Gin, and appurtenances be-
longing to said Grist Mill & Gin &c.; To have and
to hold, to him the said T. H. Durham, his heirs and
assigns forever” I covenant with the said T. H. Dur-
ham that I am seized by Deed to one half un-
divided interest in the above property and have a
right to make this Conveyance, I further covenant
that I will warrant & forever defend the title to the one Sixth
undivided interest Conveyed herein to him the
said T. H. Durham his heirs and assigns, against
the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever—
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my
Name”— This 20th day of Aug. 1885.
W. W. Crandell.

State of Tennessee ]
Crockett County ] Personally appeared before
] me, R, R, Brown, Deputy clerk
of the County Court of said County W. W. Crandell
the within named bargainor, with whom I am person
ally acquainted and who acknowledged that he
executed the within Instrument for the purposes
therein contained. —
Witness my hand at office in Alamo,
Tenn., this 20th day of Aug 1885
W. N. Brown clerk,
R. R. Brown D.C.

I certify that the foregoing Deed & certificate
were rec’d for Registration April 23rd’ 1886, at
8 o’clock a.m. & so noted in Minute Book No
Page 133.
W. B. Cannaday,
Register

Deed (11)
T. H. Durham to J. W. Murchison
One-Third Interest in Crandall and Durham Mills at Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book G, Pages 575-577
Deed Dated: 15 Jul 1886
Deed Registered: 5 Aug 1886
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

T. H. Durham, ] Know all men by these presents,
] That for the considerations herein—
To ] Deed, ] after set forth I, T, H, Durham—
] ] have this day sold and do hereby
J, W, Murchison, ] convey to J. W. Murchison a one
1/3 Interest in ] third undivided interest in the
Mill & Gin, ] Mill property Known as Cran-
Alamo ] dall and Durham Mills at
$1200. ] Alamo, Crockett County Tenn.
] bounded as follows: On the
North by Church Street, South by Brigance Alley-
East, by W. A. Johnson, West by Mill Street—This
sale includes a one third interest in said Mill,
Gin, & Fixtures of every Kind, tools, impliments
& machinery—in fact in everything in anyway
appertaining to said Mill & Gin as well as all
building &c;, on said tot.
To have and to hold to said J, W, Murchison
his heirs or assigns forever, I covenant that
I am lawfully possessed of said property—
have a perfect right to convey the same that
said property is unencumbered and that
I will forever warrant & defend the title to said

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576

property to the said J, W, Murchison his heirs or
assigns against the lawful claims of all per-
sons whomsoever—
In consideration of which said J. W. Murchison
has this day executed his four promissory notes
dated this day, each calling for Three hundred
($300.00) Dollars due respectively the 15th day of
July 1887—1888—1889 and 1890, and to secure
which a lien is retained on the property herein
conveyed, Said lien however subject to the fol-
lowing contract & agreement to wit: While the
ownership of said property remains in J, W,
Murchison and if no conveyance of any
Kind is made by him of sd property nor Pro-
ceedings of any Kind had which would deprive
him of the ownership of said property then
the lien herein contracted for shall not be
enforced on any of said Notes until four
(4) years after, the note, on which said lien
matured, But if the title of said property and
full right and ownership of said property in
any way passes from said Murchison
by deed or otherwise as before stated then the
lien herein contracted for may be enforced
on the maturity of said notes, and said lien
is subject to this further restriction, that it is re-
tained for the benefit of said T. H. Durham
his executors or administrators and shall be
forever last if said Notes are assigned or
transfered by said T, H, Durham,
Witness my hand this 15th day of July 1886.
T. H. Durham,

State of Tennessee ]
Crockett County ] Personally appeared before me,
] W, N, Brown, clerk of the County
court of said county. T, H, Durham, the within
named bargainor, with whom I am personally ac-
quainted, and who acknowledged that he ex-
ecuted the within Instrument for the purposes
therein contained,
Witness my hand, at office, in Alamo, Tenn. this
5 day of August 1886,
State Tax $1.20 pd W, N, Brown clerk,

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I certify that the foregoing deed & certificate were
rec’d for Registration Aug. 5th 1886, at 2/15 o’clock
P.M. & so noted in Minute Book No 1, Page 136,
W, B, Cannaday Reg—

Deed (12)
T. H. Durham, W. W. Crandell, and J. W. Murchison to J. F. Robertson
One-third Interest in the Alamo Mill and a Piece of Land East of Mill Street, North of Brigance Alley,
and South of Church Street in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book G, Pages 653 and 654
Deed Dated: 7 Dec 1886
Deed Registered: 7 Dec 1886
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

T. H. Durham, ] For and in consideration of an interest
W. W. Crandell, ] in certain Mill property at Crockett Mills
& J. W. Murchison, ] Tennessee conveyed to us by J. F. Robertson,
] We, T. H. Durham, W. W. Crandle and J. W.
To ] Deed ] Murchison, have this day bargained and
] sold, and do by these presents transfer and
J. F. Robertson, ] Convey unto J. F. Robertson, a one third
1/3 Interest, ] undivided interest in and to a certain
in Alamo Mill, ] piece or parcel of land situated in the
] town of Alamo, and bounded as follows—
] “Beginning at a stake East of Mill Street
& North of Brigance alley, thence East with said Brigance
alley 17 poles & 16 links to a stake, thence North 15 poles & 12
links to a stake on the South Margin of Church Street:
thence West 17 poles & 16 links to a stake in the Margin
of said Mill Street, thence South with said Mill Street 15
poles & 12 links to the beginning” Containing 273 poles
more or less—together with 1/3 interest in all the machinery
Mill, Gin, and appurtenances, thereunto belonging—
To have and to hold to him the said J. F. Robertson his
heirs and assigns, the 1/3 undivided interest in the above
property forever. We covenant with said Robertson that
we are lawfully seized of said property that the same is
unencumbered, and that we have a perfect right to Convey
the said 1/3 interest, Our interest, in said Mill being 1/3

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654

each, & this conveyance is intended to convey an equal
portion of each share, making 1/3 interest conveyed
We further covenant & bind ourselves to warrant & forever
defend the title of said property to him the said J. F.
Robertson against the lawful claims of all persons
whomsoever. Witness our hands this the 7 day of Dec-
ember 1886.
T. H. Durham,
W. W. Crandell,
J. W. Murchison,

State of Tennessee ]
Crockett County ] Personally appeared before me, J. B.
] Humphreys, clerk of the County Court
of said County, T. H. Durham, W. W. Crandell and J. W.
Murchison, the within named bargainors, with whom
I am personally acquainted, and who acknowledged
that they executed the within Instrument for the
purposes therein Contained.

            Witness my hand at office, in Alamo.
            Tenn. this 7th day of Decr, 1886,
            J. B. Humphreys clerk

I certify that the foregoing deed & certificates were recd
for Registration Decr. 7th 1886, at 2 15 o’clock P.M. & So
noted in Minute Book No 1, Page 139.
W. B. Cannaday Register,

Deed (13)
T. H. Durham and Wife M. D. Durham to G. M. Cates
House and Lot at Main Street and Mill Street in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book K, Page 97
Deed Dated: 31 Aug 1893
Deed Registered:
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Mozella Deaudrey Klyce Durham

T. H. Durham ] For the consideration of the
& wife ] sum of three hundred dollors
To ] Deed ] cash in hand paid we T. H.—
] Durham and wife M. D. Dur-
G. M. Cates ] ham have this day bargained
House & lot ] and sold, and do by thee pres
Alamo ] ents transfer and convey unto
$300.00 ] G. M. Cates the following house &
] lot in the town of Alamo Tenn—
and bounded as follows:– Beginning at a
stake the South-West corner of the lot and
the corner of Main & Mill street. Runs thence
East about 210 feet to Crandles S. W. corner.
Thence North with Crandles line to a stake
about 20 feet South of the South East Corner
of the mill house: Thence West to a stake on
Mill Street: Thence South with Mill Street to
the beginning, Containing about one acre—
and being the South west Corner of a lot
purchased by me from W. W. Whitaker in the
year 1882. To have and to hold the above
described lot with the improvements thereon—
to him the said G. M. Cates his heirs and
assigns forever. We covenant that we are
lawfully seized and possessed of said land
that the same is unincumbered and that
we have a perfect right to make this con-
veyance— We further covenant to warrant and
forever defend the title to said lot to him
the said G. M. Cates his heirs and assigns
against the lawful claims of all persons—
whomsoever
Witness our hands this the 31st day of
August 1893.

            T. H. Durham.
            M. D. Durham.

State of Tennessee ]
Crockett County. ] Personally appeared before
] me Jack Ferguson Natary
Public of said County T. D. Durham and M. D.
Durham wife of the said T. H. Durham the
bargainor to the foregoing and hereunto attached
Deed with whom I am personally acquainted
and who severlly acknowledged that they execu
ted the same for the purposes therein expressed
and the said M. D. Durham on a private—

(Remainder of deed missing.)

Deed (14)
Miss Josie Powell to T. H. Durham
One-Acre Lot and House in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee, on Main Street and Burns Street
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book O, Pages 403 and 403
Deed Dated: 28 Jan 1902
Deed Registered:
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and
First Cousin Three Times Removed of Josie Lou Powell

Miss Josie Powell. } For the consideration of five
} hundred and fifty dollars, to me
To Deed } cash in hand paid, the re-
} ceipt of which I hereby ack-
T. H. Durham } nowledge, I Josie A Powell
House & lot in } of Alamo, Tenn., have this
Alamo $550.00 } day and date bargained, seold
} and do by these presents
hereby transfer & convey to T. H. Durham, his heirs &
assigns forever a certain house & lot lying &
being situate in the 6 Civil disct of Crockett
Co., Tenn & in the town of Alamo, It being
the same house & lot Conveyed to me by my
mother, Mrs. S. F. Powell on 9 day of Dec. 1899,
and deed of record in the Registers office of
Crockett Co., Tenn. on Deed Book “P.” pages
164 & 5; and bounded described as follows.
to wit: Beginning at a stake in the S.W.

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corner of the lot at the crossing of Main & Burns
streets, runs thence East with Main Street ten
poles & 18 links to a stake at S.W. corner Mrs.
Lela Jettons let: Thence North 14 poles & 15
links to a stake: Thence West 10 poles & 18
links to a stake en the margin of Burns st:
Thence South 14 poles & 15 links to the beginning,
Containing by estimation one acre more or less.
To have & to hold said house & lot to him the
sd. T. H. Durham, his heirs & assigns forever.
I Covenant with sd. Durham that I am
lawfully seized & possessed of sd. house & lot
and have a good right to sell same, and
further that same is unencumbered. I fur-
ther covenant and bind my self, my heirs & as-
signs to warrant & forever defend title of
same to him, the sd. T. H. Durham against
the lawful claims of any and all persons
whomsoever. Given, this Jan. 18 1902.
Josie Powell.

State of Tennessee } Personally appeared before
Crockett County } me, D. B. Dodson, clerk of
} the county court of said
County, Josie Powell, the within named
bargainor, with whom I am personally acqu-
ainted, and who acknowledged that she ex-
ecuted the within instrument for the
purposes therein Contained.
Witness my hand, at office in Alamo,
Tenn, this 28 day of Jan 1902.
D. B. Dodson Clerk
J. D. Dodson D.C.

I, certify that the foregoing deed & certifi-

(Remainder of deed missing.)

Deed (Decree) (10)
C. A. Foster, Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court of Crockett County, Tennessee, to
T. H. Durham and C. E. Jerman
1/9 of Three and One-Half Acres of Land—the M. S. Austin Home Place Now a Part of the
Farmers Mill and Gin Company in Alamo, Sixth Civil District, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book R, Pages 488 and 489
Deed Dated: 29 May 1907
Deed Registered: 1 Aug 1907
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and
First Cousin Four Times Removed of Clinton Adkins Foster

I C A Foster C & M do Certify that I am the True and
lawful holder of the note Represented in this decree
and acknowledge the Satisfaction in full and
the Lein discharged this Aug 3 1907
C A Foster. C&M.;
T C Pearson Regiser

C A Foster ] May Term 1907 of the chancery court at Alamo Tennessee
C & M ] Wensday May 29th 1907
To ] Decree ] Court Met pursuant to adjournment Present and
] ] presiding Hon E L Bullock Chanclor
T H Durham ] C A Foster Clerk & Master
& C E Jerman ] S L Henderson Sheriff
1/9 of 3 acres ] When the following proceedings Were had to Wit
6 Dest ] R W Fleming } Be it Remembered that this cause
$50.00 ] } came on to be finally heard this
No Tax ] No. 983 Vs } day before the Hon E L Bullock
] } Chancellor, upon the Whole record
] J M Daniel } and especially upon the report of
Sale made by the clerk and Master to the present term of the
Court Which report is in works and figurs as follows
R W Fleming } Masters Report of Sale
Vs $983 } I Would respectfully report that in obedience
J M Daniel } to a decree in this cause made tat the last term
commanding me to sell the property therein mentioned i

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idvertised and gave notice as required by the decree and on the
27 day of April 1907 in front of the south doore of the court house
in Alamo, sold Said property at public sale, in Bar of the equity of
redemption to T H Durham and C E Jerman, they being the highest
and best bidder at the price of Fifty $50.00 Dollars for Which they gave
their promisory note for the sum of Fifty Dollars dated April 27th
1907 and due seven monthes after date
Said property so sold is that certain lot or parcel of land in the town
of Alamo in the sixth civil District of Crockett County Tennessee, and
More particularly described as follows’:
Begining at the S E corner of the lot Sold by M S Austin to the
Farmers Mill and Gin Company known as the M S Austin home
plase and of Which this a part runs north With the East boundary
of said Home place 23 3/5 poles to a stake the N E corner of the same
thence West With the north boundary of said Home plase 23 3/5 poles
to a stake thence South 233/5 Pales to a stake, thence East to the Begining
Containing by estimation 3 ½ acres being the lot on Which is located
the Mill and Gin operated by Alamo Milling company togother
With the Said Daniels 1/9 interest in said Mill and Gin property located
on said lot; Said note Shons on its face that it was given for and
is a lien on said property; Respectfully Submitted April 27″ 1907
C A Foster C & M

and Said report being unexcepted to is in all thing confirmed
It is therefore orderod adjudged and Decred thiet all the
land and property described in said decree and in the purchasers
T H Durham and C E Jerman
Out of the funds reallized from said Sale the clerk and Master
Will first pay the coast of this cause and the remainder of said funds
Will Be Paid to R W Fleming or his Solicitor as a credit of the
decree rendered in this cause in his favor against J M Daniel
I ‘ C A Foster Clerk & Master of the chancery court in an for crockett
county Tennesseee hereby Certify that the above and fourgoing is a
true transcript of a decree entered of record in minute Book “F” of the
Chancery court at Alamo Tennessee in the cause orf R W Fleming vs
J M Daniel togather with the caption of the minutes for thi day on
Which the decree Was entered Witness my signature at office in
Alamo this July 31st 1907 C A Foster.
C. & M

I’ Certify that the above Decree Was Received for Record August
1st 1907 at 2 OClock P M and so noted in minute Book no 2
Page 550 & 551 T C. Pearson Register

Deed (11)
Alamo Dry Goods Company, P. B. Nance, President, to T. H. Durham
Two Lots on the North Side of the Public Square in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book R, Pages 669 and 670
Deed Dated: 2 Jan 1908
Deed Registered: 2 Jan 1908
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

Alamo Dy Co ] ] For a valuable consideration Paid by T H Durham the receipt
Et al ] Whereof is acknowledged the, Alamo Dry Goods Company a cor
To ] Deed ] poration Chartered under the laws of the state of Tennessee
] ] having its situs at Alamo Crockett County, Tenn. has
T.H.Durham ] bargained and sold and does convey to said T H Durham
2 lots in ] two certain lots situated in the town of Alamo crockett
Alamo ] county Tennessee butted and bounded as follows;
$ ] on the North by public Square east y W T Pastons lot south
J W Emison ] by Alley and West by Horine lot said lots are 24 feet
] Wide and 80 feet long and are the same lots conveyed
] to said Co by Mrs Cannady in 1907;
To have and to hold said lots unto the said T H Durham his heirs

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670

and assigns froever the said Alamo Dry Goods Company is lawfully
Seized and Passessed of said lots Which are unencumbered and it has a
good right to make this conveyance and Will forever warrant and defend
the title unto the said Durham, his heirs and assigns against the lawful
claims of all Persons Whomsoever; Alamo, Dry, Goods Co
By, P, B, Nance President

State of Tennessee
Crockett County Before me H B Nance a notary public for said state
and county P B Nance With Whom I am Personally acq
uainted and Who, upon oath acknowledged himself to be the president
of the Alamo Dry Goods Company, the Within named bargainor a corpora
tion and that as Such president being authorized to do so executed the
fourgoing instrument for the purposes therein contained by Signing
the name of the corporation by himself as president
Witness my hand and seal at office in Alamo Tenn
{Seal} this Jan 2 1908 H B Nance
Notary public

I’ R L Thompson owner of the capital stock of the Alamo Dry, Goods Co for the
Consideration above set out, hereby Join in the fouregoing conveyance and
release unto the Said Durham all interest I’ have in said lot and ratify
Said conveyance made at my request by P B Nance as president of the
Said co Jan 1908 R L Thompson

State of Tennessee
Crockett County Personally appeared before me H B Nance a Notary public
in and for said county and state the Within named bargainor
R L Thompson With Whom I’ am personally acquainted and who acknowledged
and who acknowledged that he executed the within instrument for __ purpose
therein contained Witness my hand and official seal this
{Seal} 2 day of Jan 1908 H B Nance
Notary public

I’ Certify that the above deed Was Received for Record Jan 2″ 1908
at 4 OClock P M and so noted in minute Book No 2 Page 574
& 575 T C Pearson
Register

Deed (12)
T. H. Durham to A. A. Austin
House and Lot in Alamo, 6 Civil District, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book X, Page 97
Deed Dated: 26 May 1910
Deed Registered: 19 Oct 1916
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

T.H.Durham ] For and in consideration of the sum Three Hundred Dollars
] ] payable as follows, one hundred dollars due Dec. 25,1910,
To ] Deed ] and one note of one hundred Dollars due Dec. 25th 1911, and
] ] of one hundred Dollars due Dec, 25,1912 each of tHese notes
A.A.Austin ] to bare interest from the 26 day of May 1910 untill paid, we,
$300.00 ] T.H.Durham of Crockett County, State of Tennessee, have this
Lot in Alamo ] day bargained, sold and do by these presents transfer and
State Tax 30 cts Pd. ] convey to A.A.Austin of said county & state all the right,
R.L.Conyers Clerk. ] title and interest that we have in and to the following lot or
] parcel of land the same lying and being situated in the town
] of Alamo the 6 civil district of Crockett County Tenn and is
] bounded as follows to-wit:- Beginning at a stake in the center
of Vine Street the North west corner of lot No. 70 in Plat of town of Alamo, runs West with
said street 6-1/3 poles to a stake; thence South 12-1/2 poles to a stake thence East 6-1/3
poles to a stake; thence North 12-1/2 poles to the beginning.
To have and to hold the same to the said A.A.Austin his heirs and assigns forever.
I do hereby covenant with the said A.A.Austin that I am lawfully seized and possessed of
said house and lot of land and the same is unincumbered and I will forever warrant and
defend the title of the same to the said A.A.Austin his heirs and assigns, against the
lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. A special lien is retained of said land to
secure the notes above named until all of them are paid in full.

This May 26, 1910. T.H.Durham.

STATE OF TENNESSEE
CROCKETT COUNTY Personally appeared before me J.W.Emison Clerk of
the County Court of said County, T.H.Durham the within named bargainor with whom I am
personally acquainted, and who acknowledged that he executed the within instrument for the
purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand, at office this 26 day of May 1910. J.W.Emison, Clerk.

I certify that the above deed was received for record Oct. 19th,1916 at 4 Oclock P.M.
and so noted in Minute Book No 4 Page 30 & 31. G. L. Bennett Register.
J. B. Cook Dep.

The entire debt secured herein has been paid to T. H. Durham
the lawful owner and holder thereof and I
hereby release all lien or claim _ within described property to secure said debt. This 12 day of Oct. 1916
T. H. Durham
Attest __ Cook Dep Reg

Deed (13)
T. H. Durham and Wife Grace Durham to C. H. Conley and W. M. Jelks
Town Lot on the South Side of the Public Square in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book U, Pages 537 and 538
Deed Dated: Jul 1911
Deed Registered: 13 Nov 1911
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece, great-great-grandson of Thomas Howard Durham,
and Step-Great-Great-Grandson of Grace Greenwood Tripp Haddock Klyce

T H Durham ] For the consideration of one hundred Dollars
& Wife ] Paid Me cash in hand to Me by C H Conley and
To ] Deed ] W M Jelks We T H Durham & Wife Grace Durham
] ] have this day Bargained and sold
] and do hereby convey to the said C H Conley and
C H Conley & ] W H Jelks one town lot on the South side of the
W H Jelks, ] public Square at Alamo Tennessee commen
1 lot in ] cing at the North east corner of a lot conveyed to
Alamo ] said Conley and Jelks by W J Poston and runs
$100.00 ] thence West 18 feet to a stake thence south 85 feet
R L Conyers 10 ] to a stake in the North edge of the Alley thence east
] 18 feet to the South West Corner of a lot conveyed
] to said C H Conley and W M Jelks by W J
Poston thence North 85 feet to the begning To have and to hold
to the Said C H Conley and W H Jelks their heirs and assigns
forever We Covenant With the said C H Conley and W M Jelks
that We are lawfully seized and Passessed of said lot that the
Same is unencumbered and we have a perfect right to convey
the same we bind our self our heirs and our representatives to
forever Warrant and defend the title to the said C H Conley
And W H Jelks their heirs and assigns against the claims
of all Persons Whomsoever. In testimoney hereof We hereunto
set our hand and seal this the of July 1911 T. H. Durham Grace Durham

State of Tennessee
Crockett County Personally appeared before me H B Nance a
Notary public in and for said county the within
Named bargainers T H Durham With Whom I am Personally acqu
ainted and Who acknowledged that he executed the written Inst
rument for the purposes theein cintained and Mrs Grace Durham
Wife of the said T H Durham having Personally appeared before
Me Privately and apart from her husband the said Grace Durham
Acknowledged the execution of the said Deed to have been done
By her fully Valuntarily and understandingly Without
compulsion or constraint from hers said husband and for
the purposes theein expressed

        Witness my hand and official seal this 13 day

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538

{seal} of Novembr 1911 H B Nance
My Commison expis July 8 1913 Notary public

I Certify that the above trust was Received for Record June 15 1912
at 2 OClock PM and so noted in Minite Book No 3 Page 300 &
301 G L Bennett Register

Deed (14)
T. H. Durham and Wife Mrs. Grace Durham to E. G. McLean, C. H. Conley, and R. W. Fleming
Two Town Lots in Alamo, 6th Civil District of Crockett County, Tennessee, One Lot Bounded on the
North by the Public Square, on the East by Conley, on the South by an Alley, and on the West by Fleming;
the Second Lot Bounded by an Alley, Bells Street, Bennett, and R L. Thompson
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book U, Pages 32 and 33
Deed Dated: 3 Oct 1911
Deed Registered: 13 Oct 1911
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Step-Great-Great-Grandson of Grace
Greenwood Tripp Haddock Klyce

T H Durham ] For and in consideration of the sum of Seven=
& wife ] teen Hundred and fifty ($1750.00) Dollars Two
To ] Deed ] Hundred and fifty $250.00 Dollars cash in
] hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby
E G McLean et al ] acknowledged and the remaining Fifteen
$1750.00 ] Hundred $1500.00 dollars to be paid in three
2 lots in Alamo ] equal payments of Five Hundred ($500.00)
R L Conyers $1.75 ] dollars each with interest from date payable
] in Twelve Twenty Four and Thirty Six
] months after date and for which E G Mc=
Lean C H Conley and R W Fleming have executed their
three promisory Notes bareing even date with this instru-
ment first Note calling for five Hundred $500.00 dollars
and due Twelve months after date with interest from
date Second Note Calling for Five Hundred $500.00 dollars
and due Twenty Four months after date with interest
from date third Note calling for Five Hundred $500.00
dollars and due Thirty Six months after date with
interest from date we T H Durham and wife Grace Dur=
ham have this day bargained sold and do hereby transfer
and convey unto the said E G McLean C H Conley and
R W Fleming their heirs and assigns forever the follo=
wing Two described lots or parcels of land Same
being Two Town lots situated and being in the 6th civil
District of Crockett County Tennessee and in the Town of
Alamo lot no 1 Butted and bounded as follows to wit
Bounded on the North by Public Square north East by
Conley on the South by alley and on the West by Fleming
Same being Thirty 30 feet and 10 inches wide and Eig=
hty Five 85 feet deep and being the same lot on which
the building stands formerly occupied by the Alamo
Home Telephone Co. as an Exchange building and
now occupied by F P Oldham
lot no. 2 Butted and bounded as follows to wit
Beginning at a stake in the east margin of Bells street
and South margin of Alley runs South with Bells street
one Hundred and sixty Nine (169) feet to a stake thence East
one Hundred and Seventeen (117) feet to a stake in Bennetts
North West corner thence North with the West bounder line
of R L Thompsons lot one Hundred and sixty Nine
(169) feet to alley thence west with alley one Hun=
dred and Seventeen (117) feet to the beginning
to have and to hold said Two lots or parcels of land
unto them the said E G McLean C H Conley and R W=
Fleming their heirs and assigns forever we covenant
with the said E G McLean C H Conley and R W Flem=
ing their heirs and assigns that we are lawfully

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seized and possessed of said Two lots or parcels of land
and same being unencumbered we therefore have a good
right to convey same and we further covenant and bind
ourselves our heirs and assigns to forever warrant and
defend the title thereto to the said E. G. Mclean C H Conley
and R W Fleming theirs heirs and assigns against the
lawful claims of all persons whomsoever
to secure and make certain the payment of the three defered
payments or purchased money Notes herein above described
a special lien is hereby expressly reserved and retained on
said Two lots or parcels of land herein conveyed untill
said three defered payments or purchased money Notes are
paid in ful
in testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands
this 3rd day of October 1911 T H Durham
Grace Durham

State of Tennessee
Crockett County Personally appeared before me H B N=
ance a Notary Public in and for said
County the within named bargainor T H Durham with
whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowle=
dged that he executed the within instrument for
the purposes therein contained and Mrs Grace Durham
wife of the said T H Durham having personally appe=
ared before me privately and apart from her husband
the said Mrs Grace Durham acknowledged the exec=
ution of the said deed to have been done by her freely
voluntarily and understandingly without compul=
sion or constraint from her said Husband and for
the purposes therein expressed

        witness my hand and official seal
{seal}      this 3rd day of October 1911 H B Nance
        my commission experes July 8 1913 Notary Public

I Certify that the above deed was Received for
Record October 13 1911 at 10 Oclock A M and so noted
in minute Book no 3 Page 236 & 237 G L Bennett
Register

Deed (15)
T H Durham to Mrs. Grace Durham
Building and Lot in the Town of Alamo in the 6th Civil District of Crockett County, Tennessee,
Known as the Winchester Lot on the Southeast Side of Court Square
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book U, Pages 545 and 546
Deed Dated: 22 Jun 1912
Deed Registered: 22 Jun 1912
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Step-Great-Great-Grandson of Grace
Greenwood Tripp Haddock Klyce

T H Durham For and in consideration of the sum of
Five Hundred $500.00 Dollars cash in
To Deed hand Paid by other property conveyed to
Me in the state of Florida by Mrs Grace
Mrs Grace Durham Durham the receipt Whereof is hereby
house & lot acknowledged I T H Durham have
In Alamo this day bargained sold and do hereby
$500.00 transfer and convey unto the said
R L Conyers 50c/s Mrs Grace Durham her heirs and assigns
forever the follering described lot of
Parcel of land lying and being in the
6th Civil destirct of Crockett County Tennessee same
being a town lot situated on the south east side of
Court Square in the town of Alamo and Known us the
Winchester lot and the same lot upon Which the building
stands Where the Bakery is now Run Butted and
Bounded as follers to Wit Bounded on the North by
Alley in the east by Alley in the south by lot Known
As the old Pery Farrow lot now owned by E F Vowell
and on the West by Court Square said lot Fronting
in Court Square and is thirty one (31) feet wede and
Eighty five 85 feet long To have and to hold said lot
or Parcel of land unto her the said Mrs Grace Durham
her heirs and assigns forever I covenant With the said
Mrs Grace Durham his heirs and assigns that I am
laufully seized and Passessed of said lot or Parcel of
land and same Being unencumberd I therefore have
agood right to convey same and I further covenant and
bind myself my heirs and assigns to forever Warrant
and defend the title theuto to the said Mrs Grace Durham
her heirs and assigns against the lauful claims
of all Persons Whomsoevr, In tetstimony Whereof
I have hueunto set My hand this 22 day of

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546

of June 1912 T H Durham
State of Tennessee
Crockett County Persenally appeared before Me H B Nance
a Notary public in and fer said county
the within named bargainer T H Durham With Whom
I am Persenally acquainted and Who acknowledged that
he executed the within Instrument for the purposes thien contained
Witness my hand and official seal this 22 day
{seal} of June 1912 H B Nance
My commsen expire July 3 1913 Netay public
I Certify that the above trust Was Received fer Record
June 22 1912 at 4 Oclock P M and so noted in _
Book No 3 Page 300 & 301 G L Bernatt Regeser

Deed (16)
T. H. Durham and Wife Mrs. Grace Durham to S. E. Johnson
One-Fourth Interest in a Town Lot Bounded on the North by Main Street, on the East by Court Square,
on the South by Citizens Bank & Trust Company, and on the West by an Alley in Alamo in the 6th Civil
District of Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book U, Pages 655 and 656
Deed Dated: 30 Sep 1912
Deed Registered: 2 Oct 1912
Typewritten Copy Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Step-Great-Great-Grandson of Grace
Greenwood Tripp Haddock Klyce

T.H.Durham ] For and in consideration of the sum of one thousand($I000.00)
] Dollars cash in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby
To ] Deed ] acknowledged. We T. H.Durham and wife Grace Durham, have this
] day bargained sold and do hereby transfer and convey unto S.E.
S.E.Johnson ] Johnson his heirs and assigns forever a one fourth undivided
¼ int. in lot in Alamo ] interest in and to the following described lot or parcel of land
$I000.00 ] lying and being in the 6th civil district of crockett county
State tax $I.00 ] Tennessee, and in the corperate limits of the town of Alamo
Pd R.L.Conyers clerk. ] same being a town lot situated on the west side of court square
] Butted and bounded as follows to wit:Bounded on the north by
] main street, on the east by court square, on the south by
Citizens Bank & trust company,and on the west by alley said lot being ninety one and
one half (9I-1/2)feet wide fronting court square, and eighty five(85) feet deep. To have
and to hold a one fourth undivided interest in and to said lot or parcel of land unto him
the said S.E.Johnson his heirs and assigns forever. We covenant with the said S.E.Johnson
his heirs and assigns that we are lawfully seized and possessed of said lot or parcel
of land and same being unencumbered we therefore have a good right to convey same
and we further covenant and bind ourselves our heirs and assigns to forever warrant and

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656

defend the title thereto to the said S.E.Johnson his heirs and assigns against the lawful
claims of all persons whomsoever. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands
this 30th day of September I9I2. T.H.Durham
Grace Durham

State of Tennessee
Crockett County Personally appeared before me R.L.Conyers clerk of the county court
of said county the above named T.H.Durham the bargainor with whom I am personally
acquainted and who acknowledged that he executed the within instrument for the purposes
therein contained. And Mrs Grace Durham wife of the said T.H.Durham having personally
appeared before me privately and apart from her husband the said Mrs Grace Durham
acknowledged the execution of the said deed to have been done by her freely voluntarily
and understandingly, without compulsion or constraint from her said husband and for the
purposes therein expressed. Witness R.L.Conyers clerk of said court at office this Ist
day of October I9I2. R.L.Conyers clerk.
I certify that the foregoing deed was received for record 2nd day of October I9I2 at
I0 Oclock A.M. and so noted in minute book No. 3 pages 3I6 & 3I7.

                            G. L. Bennett Register
                        By J. O. Smothers Dep.   "

Deed (17)
T. H. Durham and Wife Mrs. Grace Durham to C. H. Conley
One-Fourth Interest in a Town Lot Bounded on the North by West Main Street, on the East by Court Square,
on the South by Citizens Bank & Trust Company, and on the West by an Alley in Alamo in the 6th Civil District
of Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book U, Page 657
Deed Dated: 30 Sep 1912
Deed Registered: 2 Oct 1912
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Step-Great-Great-Grandson of Grace
Greenwood Tripp Haddock Klyce

T.H.Durham ] For and in consideration of the sum of one thousand($I000.00)
] Dollars cash in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknow_
To ] Deed ] -ledged. We T. H.Durham and wife Grace Durham, have this day
] bargained sold and do hereby transfer and convey unto C.H.Conley
C.H.Conley ] his heirs and assigns forever a one fourth undivided interest
¼ interest ] in and to the following described lot or parcel of land lying
in lot in Alamo ] and being in the 6th civil district of crockett county Tennessee
$I000.00 ] and in the corperate limits of the town of Alamo same being a
State tax $I.00 ] a town lot situated on the west sideof court square butted and
Pd R.L.Conyers clk. ] bounded as follows to wit: Bounded on the north by west main
] street, onthe east by court square, on the south byCitizens
] Bank & trust company’s, on the west by Alley, said lot being
ninety one and one half (9I-1/2) feet wide fronting court square and eighty five(85)
feet deep. To have and to hold a one fourth undivided interest in and to said lot
unto him the said C.H.Conley his heirs and assigns forever.We covenant with t e said
C.H.Conley his heirs nd assigns that we are lawfully seized and possessed of said lot
or parcel of land and same being unencumbered we therefore have a good right to convey
same and we further covenant and bind ourselves our heirs and assigns to forever warrant
and defend the title thereto to the said C.H.Conleyt his heirs and assigns against the
lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set
our hands this 30 day of September I9I2. T.H.Durham
Grace Durham

State of Tennessee
Crockett County Personally appeared before me R.L.Conyers clerk of the county court of said
county the above named T.H.Durham the bargainor with whom I am Personally acquainted and who acknowledged that
he executed the within instrument for the purposes therein contained. And Mrs Grace Durham wife of the said T.H.Durham
having personally appeared before me privately and apart from her husband the said Mrs Grace
Durham acknowledged the execution of the said deed to have been done by her freely
Voluntarily and understandingly without compulsion or constraint from her said husband
and for the purposes therein expressed. Witness R.L.Conyers clerk of said court at office
this Ist day of October I9I2. R.L.Conyers clerk.
I certify that the foregoing deed was received for record 2nd day of October I9I2 at I0- 30
Oclock A.M. and so noted in minute book No. 3 pages 3I6 & 3I7.

                            G. L. Bennett Register
                        By J. O. Smothers Dep.   "

Deed (18)
T. H. Durham and Wife Grace Durham to H. B. Nance
One-Fourth Interest in a Town Lot on the West Side of Court Square Bounded on the North Side by
West Main Street in the Town of Alamo, Sixth Civil District, of Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book U, Page 659
Deed Dated: 30 Sep 1912
Deed Registered: 3 Oct 1912
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Step-Great-Great-Grandson of Grace Greenwood Tripp Haddock Klyce

T.H.Durham ] For and in consideration of the sum of one thousand ($I000.00)
] Dollars cash in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknow_
To ] Deed ] ledged. We T.H.Durham and wife Grace Durham, have this day
] bargained sold and do hereby transfer and convey unto H.B.Nance
H.B. Nance ] his heirs and assigns forever a one fourth undivided interest
¼ interest in ] in and to the following described lot or parcel of land lying
lot in Alamo ] and being in the 6th civil district of crockett county Tennessee
$I000.00 ] and in the corperate limits of the town of Alamo, same being a
State tax $I.00 ] town lotsituated on the west side of court square, butted and boun_
Pd R.L.Conyers clk. ] _ded as follows to wit: Bounded on the north by west main street
on the east by court square, on the south by Citizens Bank &
trust Co. and on the west by alley, said lot being ninety one and
one half (9I-1/2 ) feet wide fronting on court square, and eighty five (85) feet deep.
To have and to hold a one fourth undivided interest in and to said lot or parcel of
land unto him the said H.B.Nance his heirs and assigns forever, We covenant with the said
H.B.Nance his heirs and assigns that we are lawfully seized and possessed of said lot
or parcel of land and same being unencumbered we therefore have a good right to convey
same and we further covenant and bind ourselves our heirs and assigns to forever
warrant and defend the title thereto to the said H.B.Nance his heirs and assigns against
the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set
our hands this 30th day of September I9I2. T.H.Durham
Grace Durham

State of Tennessee
Crockett County. Personally appeared before me R.L.Conyers clerk of the
county court of said county the above named T.H.Durham the bargainor with whom I am pers-
sonally acquainted and who acknowledged that he executed the within instrument for the
purposes therein contained and Mrs Grace Durham wife of the said T.H.Durham having person_
_ally appeared before me privately and apart from her husband the said Mrs Grace durham
acknowledged the execution of the said deed to have been done by her freely voluntarily
and understandingly without compulsion or constraint from her said husband and for the
purposes therein expressed. Witness R.L.Conyers clerk of said court at office this Ist
day of Octoer I9I2. R.L.Conyers clerk.
I certify that the above deed was received for record 3rd day of October I9I2 at
8 Oclock A.M. and so noted in minute book No. 3 pages 3I6 & 3I7.
G. L. Burnett Register
By J. O. Smothers Dep. “

Deed (19)
T. H. Durham, C. H. Conley, S. E. Johnson, and H. B. Nance to the Bank of Alamo
Lot on Court Square and West Main Street in Alamo, 6th Civil District, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book U, Page 660
Deed Dated: 30 Sep 1912
Deed Registered: 3 Oct 1912
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

660

T.H.Durham Et al ] for And in consideration of the sum of one Thousand $Iooo.00
] ] Dolkars cash in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged
To ] Deed ] we T.H.Durham, C.H.Conley, S.E.Johnson, and H.B.Nance have this
] day bargained sold and do hereby transfer and convey unto the
Bank of Alamo ] Bank of Alamo their heirs and assigns forever the following
Lot in Alamo ] described lot or parcel of land, lying and being in the 6th civil
$ I000.00 ] district of crockett county Tennessee and in the corporate limits
R.L.Conyers $I.00 ] of the town of Alamo, same being a lot situated on the west side
] of court square butted and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning
] at a stake in the south margin of west main street and west margin
of court square runs south with court square twenty and one half (20-1/2) feet to a
stake thence west eight five (85) feet to an alley thence north with alley twenty and
one half(20-1/2) feet to south margin of west main street thence east with south margin
of west main street eighty five (85) feet to the beginning To have and to hold said
lot or parcel of land unto them the bank of Alamo their heirs and assigns forever
we covenant with the bank of Alamo their heirs and assigns that we are lawfully
seized and possessed of said lot or parcel of land and same being unencumbered we
therefore have a good right to convey the same and we further covenant and bind
ourselves our heirs and assigns to forever warrant and defend the title thereto
to the bank of Alamo their heirs and assigns against the lawful claims of all persons
whomsoever. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands this 30th day of septem
I9I2 T.H.Durham
CH.Conley
S.E.Johnson
H.B.Nance

State of Tennessee
Crockett County Personally appeared before me R.L.Conyers clerk
of the county court of said county T.H.Durham,C.H.Conley, S.E.Johnson, & H.B.Nance
the within named bargainor with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged
that they executed the within instrument for the purposes therein contained. Witness
my hand at office in Alamo Tenn. this 2nd day of October I9I2. R.L.Conyers clerk.
I certify that the above deed was received for record 3rd day of October I9I2 at
8-I0 Oclock A.M. and so noted in minute book No. 3 pages 3I6 & 3I7.
G. L. Bennett Register
By J O Smothers, Dep “

Deed (20)
Citizens Bank and Trust Company to T. H. Durham, H. B. Nance, S. E. Johnson, and C. H. Conley
Town Lot in Alamo, 6th Civil District, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book V, Page 233
Deed Dated: 8 Apr 1913
Deed Registered: 5 Jun 1913
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

Citizens Bank & ] For and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Dollars paid by T.H.
Trust Company ] Durham, H.B.Nance,S.E.Johnson and C.H.Conley.the receipt whereof is
] ] hereby acknowledged ,the Citizens Bank & Trust Company,corporation,
To ] Deed ] has this —-sold and doth hereby transfer and convey unto the said
] ] T.H.Durham,H.B.Nance,S.E.Johnson,and C.H.Conley,a certain lot or parcel
T.H.Durham Et al ] of land situated in the 6th civil district of Crockett County ,Tenn.
$50.00lot in Alamo ] and in the Town of Alamo ,and more particularly described as follows
State Tax 3 ct pd ] being a strip of land six inches wide and Eighty Five Feet long:
R.L.Conyers Clerk ] beginning at the North East corner of the Brick building occupied by
] said Citizens Bank & Trust Co as a Bank and runs North then 10 inches,
] thence West about Eighty Five (85) feet to an alley, thence six (6)
inches, thence East eighty Five (85) feet to the beginning point .
To have and to hold said above described lot,parcel or strip of land ,unto the said T.H.
Durham,H.B.Nance,S.E.Johnson and C.H.Conley,their heirs and assigns forever.the Citizens Bank
& Trust Company is lawfully seized and possessed of said strip of land and has a good and
lawful right to make this conveyance and said Bank & Trust Co will forever warrant and defend
the title to same unto the said T.H.Durham,H.B.Nance,S.E.Johnson and C.H.Conley,their heirs
and assigns, against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
this ,April 8th 1913. Citizens Bank & Tr Co By R.L.Thompson President

State of Tennessee
Crockett County. Personally appeared before me R.L.Conyers ,Clerk of the
County Court of Crockett County,Tennessee,R.L.Thompson with whom l am personally acquainted ,
and who upon oath acknowledged him self to be the President of the Citizens Bank & Trust
Company, the within named bargainor,a corporation, and that as such President,being authorized
so to do executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein expressed by signing the
name of the corporation by him self as President

Witness my hand and seal at office in Alamo,this ,April 8th 1913. R.L.Conyers Clerk
l Certify that the above Deed was Received for Record June 5 1913 at 1 Oclock P.M.and sonoted
in minute Book No 3 Page 378 & 379 G. S. Bennett Register

Deed (21)
T. H. Durham to J. T. Jennings
Lot on West Main Street in Alamo, 6th Civil District, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book W, Page 132
Deed Dated: 5 Jun 1913
Deed Registered: 29 Dec 1914
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

132

T.H.Durham ] For and in consideration of the sum of one thousand ($1000.00) Dollars
] ] Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars to be paid on the 5 day of December 1914
To ] Deed ] with interest from date , and Five Hundred (500.00) Dollars to be paid
] ] on the 5th day of December 1915 , with interest from date for which J. T.
J.T.Jennings ] Jennings has executed his two promisory notes bearing even date with
$1000.00 ] this instrument First note calling for Five Hundred ($500.00) with
Lot in Alamo ] interest from date and due December 5 1914 Second note calling for
State Tax $1.00Pd ] Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars with interest from date and due Dec
R.L.Conyers Clerk. ] ember 5 1915 and the further considerations hereinafter set out.
] I, T.H.Durham have this day bargained and sold and dod hereby tran-
] sfer and convey unto the said J.T.Jennings his heirs and assigns
forever, the following described lot or parcel of land lying and being in the 6th
civil district of Crockett County Tennessee and in the corporate limits of the town of
Alamo , butted and bounded as follows to-wit; Beginning at a stake south margin of
West Main Street, on hundred feet west of the north-east corner of the building of the
Bank of Alamo, and at the west margin of Alley, back of the Bank of Alamo building,
runs thence west Fifty Eight (58) feet to a stake in D.W.Cate’s north east corner
thence south with the said D.W.Cate’s east bounder line Eighty Seven (87)feet to a
stake in north margin of a thirty foot Alley, thence east Fifty Eight (58) feet to
west margin of Alley, thence north Eighty Seven (87) feet with said Alley to the
beginning . To have and to hold said lot or parcel of land unto him the said J.T.Jen-
nings his heirs and assigns forever I covenant with the said J.T.Jennings his heirs
and assigns that I am lawfully seized and possessed of said lot or parcel of land and
same being unincumbered I therefore have a good right to convey the same , and I fur-
ther covenant and bind myself my heirs and assigns to forever warran ad defend the
title thereto to the said J.T.Jennings his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims
claims of all persons whomsoever. And part of the consideration of the conveyance is
that I there is never to be erecten on this lot any kind building except a brick or
concrete building closer than Fifty Six (56) feet to the building of the Bank of Alamo
or the other buildings now on said row with the Bank building, and this clause in this
conveyance is to be perpetuate, and in any conveyance that may be made of this property
by the said J.T.Jennnings will be subject to this restricting clause.And the said J.T.
Jennings is also to keep the buildings on this lot or parcel of land insured for the
benefit of the holder of the unpaid purchase money notes.And to secure and make sure
the payment of the defered payments or unpaid purchase money notes herein above descr
ibed, a special lien is hereby expressly reserved and retained on the lot or parcel
of land herein conveyed untill said two unpaid.purchased money notes or defered payment
are paid in full.In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 5th day of June
STATE OF TENNESSEE 1913.
T.H.Durham.
CROCKETT COUNTY Personally appeared before me Cary Alsobrook a Nota
ry Public in and for said State and County the within named T.H.Durham with whom I am
personally acquainted and who acknowledged that he executed the within instrument for
the purposes therein c0ntained.

Witnessmy hand and official seal at Alamo Tennessee this 6th day of June

(SEAL)
1913. Cary Alsobrook.My commission expires Febuary 1917 Notary Public.

I certify that the above Deed was received for record Dec 29th 1914 at 10 Oclock A M
and so noted in minute Book No 3 Page 494 & 495. G. L. Bennett Register.
J. B. Cooke Dep “

Deed (22)
J. T. Jennings and Wife Eunice Jennings to T. H. Durham
Lot Bounded on the North by West Main Street, on the East by an Alley and Block of Brick Buildings,
on the South by an Alley and W. F. Poston, and on the west by D. W. Cates in Alamo, 6th Civil District,
in Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book W, Page 135
Deed Dated: 30 Dec 1914
Deed Registered: 31 Dec 1914
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

J.T.Jennings & Wife ] For and in consideration of the sum of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.)
] ] cash in hand to us paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged
To ] Deed ] we J.T.Jennings and wife Mrs Unice Jennings have bargained sold and
] ] do hereby transfer and convey unto T.H.Durham his heirs and assigns
T.H.Durham ] forever the following described parcel or tract of land which lies
$400.00 ] in the 6th civil district of Crockett County Tenn. the town of Alamo
Lot in Alamo ] and which is butted and bounded and better described as follows:
State Tax 40cts Pd. ] Bounded on the north by the Alamo Public Road leading from square
R.L.Conyers Clerk ] and known as West Main Street; on the east by an Alley Block of
Rev. Tax Pd. 50 cts. ] Brick buildings located on West side of public square of Alamo; on
] the south by alley, W.F.Poston and West by D.W.Cates being the same
] lot conveyed to J.T.Jennnings by T.H.Durham June 1913 being about
58 feet wide by 57 feet deep. To have and to hold the above described parcel or tract of land un-
toT.H.Durham his heirs and assigns forever.We hereby covenant with T.H.Durham his heirs and
assigns that we are lawfully seized and possessed of the lot herein conveyed; that the same
is not imcumbered and that we have a good and lawful right to make this conveyance and we
hereby bind our selves our heirs and assigns to forever warrant and defend the title to the
lot herein conveyed unto T.H.Durham his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims of all
persons whomsoever. It is expressly understood and agreed to by all parties hereunto that no
building except one constructed of brick, concrete, or stone shall ever be constructed on
said lot or parcel of land herein conveyed and this latter clause is a covenant running with
the land and an acceptance of the within conveyace by the grantee is an acceptance of the fo
regoing covenant and by which he bins himself his heirs and assigns to refrain from erecti
ng any buildingor structure of any description on said lot or parcel of land unless same be
constructed of brick, stone or concrete.
In witness whereof we hereunto set our hand this Dec 30th1914 J.T.Jennings.

STATE OF TENNESSEE Eunice Jennings.

    CROCKETT COUNTY  Personally appeared before me R.L.Conyers Clerk of the

County Court of said County the above named J.T.Jennings the bargainor with whom I am pers-
onally acquainted and who acknowledged that he executed the within instrument for the purpo-
ses therein contained. And Mrs Eunice Jennings wife of the said J.T.Jennings having personal
ly appeared before me privately and apart from her husband the said Mrs Eunice Jennings ack-
nowledged the execution of the said Deed to have been done by her freely, voluntarily and
understandingly without compulsion or constraint from her said husband and for the purposes
therein expressed.
Witness R.L.Conyers Clerk of said Court at office this 30th day of December 1914.
R.L.Conyers Clerk.

I certify that the above Deed was received for record Dec 31st 1914 at 4 Oclock P M and so
noted in minute Book No 3 Page 496 & 497. G.L. Burnett Register.
J.B.Cooke Dep. “

Deed (23)
T. H. Durham and Wife Mrs. Grace Durham to John H. Perry
Two-acre Town Lot Bounded on the North by White Alley, on the East by Mill Street, on the South by Gin Street,
and on the West by Johnson Street in Alamo, 6th Civil District, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book 2, Page 331
Deed Dated: 2 Jun 1919
Deed Registered: 17 Jul 1919
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Step-Great-Great-Grandson of Grace Greenwood Tripp Haddock Klyce

                                            331 


            In consideration. of of the sum of Five. Hundred Dollars. Cash  in

FT.H. Durham. . et. UX.
Hand. paid . to us by Jno H Perry . the receipt. of which is here

To Deed. -by acknowleDged. and Three notes . executed by said Perry to

            T.H. Durham. of even date  herewith . , one for $5oo.oo . Due Jan.

Joh H Perry. 1st. 192o One for. $75o.oo. due june. 1st. 192o. and One For.

$25oo.oo lot alamo. $75o.oo Due 1st. 1921. all of said notes, bearing interest from

Tax. $2.5o pd. Date . at the rate of 6 % per annum. . we T.H. Durham. and wife.

Jono H Perry clerk, Mrs Grace. Durham. Have sold. and do hereby Bargain. sell and

Rev.$2.5o pd,, Convey unto him. the said Jno H Perry . his heirs and assigns. a

            certain. lot or parcel of land. Situated in the 6th civil district

of crockett county . Tenn .and within the corporate limits. of the Town of Alamo,

the same being Butted and bounded as follows. , Bounded on the North by White Alley. on

the east By Mill street. . south. By Gin. Street , and west by Johnson Street. said lot.

Contains. by estimation. Two ( 2 ) acres.

TO H AVE AND TO HOLD. unto the said Jno H Perry . his heirs and assigns. forevr,

Subject . However . to A Lien. which is hereby retained. to secure . the paymet of the

Three notes. above mentioned, for $5oo.oo . $ 75o.oo .and $75o.oo . with Interest ; we

Covenant . that we are lawfully seized and possesed of said land. ; that it is unencumbered

and that we have a good and lawful right to make this conveyance. ; we further covenant

to bind. our selves. , our heirs and assigns. forever . to warrant and defednd. the title.

to said land. against the lawful claims. of all persons. whomsoever,

it is agreedon the part of the vendee. as a Vital Part of the Consideration,of this convey-

-ance. that he will Keep the Buildings. on said lot. insured . against Loss by fire. in a

Reputable Insurance. Co. for the benefit, of the Holder of the purchase Maney Nots. to the

amount of Not Less than $15oo.oo

Witness our hands. this June. 2nd. 1919, T.H. Durham.

                    Grace. Durham.

STATE OF TENNESSEE. COUNTY OF CROCKETT .
Personally appeared before . me, Cary Alsebrook. A

Notary Public, in and fo said county and state, te within named. T.H.Durham. the barGainor

with whom I a personally acquainted and who acknowledGed that he executed the within attac

-hed Instrument for the purpose therein contained, and

Witness my hand. at Office. IN Alamo, Tenn , this 2nd. day of June. 1919.

Seal ) Cary Alsebrook. Notary Public,

STATE OF FLORIDA. COUNTY OF PINELLAS

                Personally appeared befrore me. M.AnnieMoree. A

Notary Public. Duly commissioned . for the state of Florida. at large. , the within Named

Mes Grace. Durham. wife . of T.H. Durham. within Named, the bargainor. with whom I am pers-

-omnally acquainted . and who acknowledged that she executed the within Instrument for the

Purpose therein contained,

and the said Mrs Gracw. Durham. wife of the said T.H. Durham. Having personally appeared.

Before me. privetelly and appart from her husband. . the said T.H. Durham. acknowledged the

execution. of said Instrumet to have been done by her freely. Volentarilly and Understand-

-ingly. and without compulsion, or constraint from her husband. and fo r the purpose

Therein expressed,

Witness MY Hand, and official seal at st. Petersburg, In the county and state aforesaid.

 Thds. 6th day of June. A. D. 1919.   M. Annie Moree. Notary Public,

Seal ) I Certify that above Deed was filed for record July. 17th 1919 at 1 Oclock P.M.

Noted IN Minute Book ” 4 ” page. 250 & 51,

May Commnson Expire Decmb 1st 1920 J. G. Evan Register

I declare that we the true and lawful holder
of the Notes secured by the instrument within
recorded and hereby acknowledge the satisfaction thereof
and discharge of the lien to secure __. This the 3rd day of August 19121 T. J. Evans Bank of Alamo Register – Herbert A Perry
a. cashier

Deed (24)
T. H. Durham and Grace Durham, His Wife, to S. H. Burnett
Lot on Court Square in Alamo, Sixth Civil District, of Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book 1, Page 362
Deed Dated: 9 Jun 1919
Deed Registered: 12 Jun 1919
Typewritten Copy Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham and Step-Great-Great-Grandson of Grace Greenwood Tripp Haddock Klyce

362

T. H DURHAM & WIFE. For and in consideration of the sum of. Three hundred Dollars

TO DEED ($3oo.oo. ( ) cash in hand paid. the Receipt of which is hereby

            acknowledged,.we, T. H DURHAM AND WIFE. GRACE DURHAM.

S. H BURNETT
Have this day. Bargained and sold. and do hereby sell and co
$300.00 lot Alamo
-nvey #####.in fee simple. to S. H BURNETT Of crockett county
Tax 3o cts. Pd.
Teningsee. the following. Described lot or parcel of land,.
J. H. Perry clerk
being. Particularly described as follows,.:
Rev 5octs. Pd.
Lying and being. WIIthin the corporate limits. of the Town of

            Alamo, Tennessee. sixth civil district,  and Butte  a nd bound

            as follows. To wit,:  Begin ning.  and Founting.  on court Squ

-are. . Thirty one feet ( 31 Feet ) and runs,. back Eighty Five. ( 85 ) feet

t#### on the Northeast corner of court square. and bounded on the north by

an alley,; east by by an alley ; south by the Perry Farrow. lot; and west by

the public square,; Being the same lot. or parcel of land, conveyed by A.J. Norvile

and wife. . Sena Norville. To T.H.Durham,. his heirs and assigs. on the 4th day

of. January , 191o. which deed is of record. in deed book ” S ” Page. 74o.

Records. Register’s office. of crockett . county, Tennessee, at Alamo, Tennessee

To have and to hold. to him, the said S.H.Burnett , his heirs. and assigns. forever

with appurtenances and all interests thereunto belonging. . and we, the said

T.H DURHAM and wife. GRACE DURHAM. covenant #### That we are lawfully seized and

possessed of said land,. or lot. , nand that we have a good right. to convey it,

and that it is not encumbered ,. and that we will warrant and defend. the title

against all persons. whomsoever ,; to the said S. E.Burnett. his heirs and assigns

Th is. 9th Day of June. 1919

                            T.H. DURHAM

                            GRACE DURHAM_

STATE OF TENNESSEE. CROCKETT COUTY. Personally appeared before me. Jno H Perry clek

of the county court of said county. the within named. T.H.DURHAM. The bargainer. with
whom I am personally acquainted and who Acknowledged that he executed the within
attached Instrument for the purposes therein contained.
Witness . my hand. at office. this 9th Day of June. 1919 Jno H Perry clerk.

STATE OF FLORIDA Personally appeared before. me . M.ANNIE MCRAE. A Notary Public
Duly commissioned for the state of florida. at large.
COUNTY OF PINELLAS_. GRACE DURHAM. On of. The Bargainers, within named,. with

whom I am personally acquainted . and who acknowledged that she executed the with-
in Instrument for the purpose therein contained,. and the said Grace. Durham, wife
of the said T.H DURHAM. HAVIBG APPERED BEFORE. ME PRIVATELY AND APART FROM her
husband, the said T.H.Durham. Acknowledged the execution of the said deed to have
been done by her freely. Volentarilly and understandingly. without compulsion or

constraint from her husband and for the purpose therein expressed
Witness my hand, and notarial seal at st. Petersburg. insaid county and state.

this 12th day of June,. A . D . 1919.
Seal ) I certify filed . 1/ 5. /192o M. AN IA MCRAE. NOTARY PUBLIC
1.P.M. noted
Book 4. p. 298.&99. t j Evans __

Deed (25)
Release from Deed of Trust, T. H. Durham and A. W. Rice and Wife
50 Acres of Land in the 7th Civil District of Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book 1, Page 194
Deed Dated: 19 Dec 1919
Deed Registered: 22 Dec 1919
Typewritten Copy Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

194

T.H. Durham. Whereas , A. Rice and wife, did on the 2oth day of nov. 19o9

        execute a deed of trust  to Euhgene Casey ,.   Trustee,

To release securing. the undersign d in the payment of a promissory hn

A.W.Rice note, in the sum of, $432.oo. due 12 months after date, , whk

        which  deed of trust conveyed to the said Casey , as trustee,

        50 acres of land situated in the 7th civil district, ove crock

        -kett county,  and which conveyance  is recordede. in the Rege

-ster’s office, at Alamo, Tenn. in trust deed record Book, “X” at Pag 6o6.

Whereas said debt so secured has been paid. fully , and I desire to m/ake the

Proper release of the records, therefore,

I _ T.H.Durham, do hereby certify that I was the true and lawful holder of the

note . so secured , at the time payment was made, thereof, and hereby release

the lien, created by said trust . Deed in full , and acknowledged the satis-

faction thereof.,

I Authorize the Register o crockett county, Tenn, to record this Release in

the proper record. Book. in order that this Release may be made a permanent

Record,.

    Witness , my hand , this the 19th day of Dec,   1919

                        T.H.Durham,

State of Florida, Pinellas,. County ,.

Personally appeared beforeme. ……………. A notary public, in and for sd

said county and state, the within named T.H.Durham. the Bargainor with whom I

am personally acquainted and who acknowledged . that he executed the within

Release instrument for the purpseses therein contained,

Witness my hand, an official seal. at St. Petersburg. Florida,

this 19th Day of December,                  1919

Seal ) M.Annie Mcree. Notary Public,

My commissio expires. Dec 1st. 192o,

I Ceritfy that above was filed for record Dec. 22nd. 1919 at 1o. Oclock A.M. Nod

in minute Book. no. 4. page. 292. & 3, T. J. Evans Register

Deed (26)
Thomas Howard Durham to R. L. Conyers
One-Fourth Undivided Interest in Real Estate Bounded on the North by the Bank of Alamo Building, on the West
by an Alley, on the South by the Old City Bank Building, and on the East by the Public Square in Alamo, 6th Civil
District, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book 3, Page 320
Deed Dated: 28 Jun 1922
Deed Registered: 28 Jun 1922
Typewritten Copy Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

320

T.H Durham, For and in consideration of Twenty Two Hundred, fifty and oo/1oo

To…Deed $225o.oo.) Dollars. cash or its equivelant , in hand, paid, r ceipt of

R.L.Conyers, which is hereby acknowledged, I. T.H Durham, have this day bargained,

$225o.oo sold and do hereby transfer and convey unto, R.L.Conyers, . my one, Four

Tax$ .2.25. pd undivided, interest in and to the following described, real estate,

J.H Perry, clk. Situated in the 6th, civil District of crockett county, Tennessee,

Rev$.2.50. pd.XXX within the corprate limits of the town of alamo, and bounded, ojthe

        nrth by the Bank of alamo, Building,.  on the west by an alley; on the s

south by the oldt city Bank Building, Now, occupied, By the post office, and on the east

by the public square, , said lot Frounting. the west said of said.square, and being, 85 fet

Dee, and on which is erected, Three Two story brick buildings, occupied, by R.L.Conyers,

G.W Layton, and th scout Theater,.

To have and to hold. said one fourth undivided, interest  in and to said real, esta

unto him the said R.L.Conyers,. his heir or assigns forever;

I covenant with the said, R.L.Conyers, that I am, Lawfully seized, and possessed of

said Interest in said real estate, that the same is unencumbered, and that i have a perfect

right to make this conveyance,;

I further covenant Binding, myself, my heirs and assigns, to forever, warrant and defend

the title to said one fourth interest in said real estate, unto him the said R.L.Conyers,

his heirs or assigns. against the lawful claims of all persons, whomsoever;

Possessiom to said interest in said real estate to be Given July,1. 1922

Witness my hand, this the 28th, day of June, 1922,

                                T.H.Durham,

State of Tennessee)

Crpockett County) Personally appeared before me, H.B Nance, a notary public in and for

said county and state,. the within named, T.H Durham, the Brgainor,. with whom I am

personally acquainted and who acknowledged, that he executed, the withi Deed, instrument

for the purposes therein contained,.

Witness my hand,. and officil seal, at alamo, Tennessee, this 28th, day of June 1922

seal) H.B Nance, notary public;

My commsssion expires, July, 1925.

Filed, for recd, 28 day of June, 1922, at 2 P.M notd MIN, BOOK,4 pages 518 & 19

                                T. J. Evans

                                Register

Deed (27)
Thomas Howard Durham to W. C. Mount
Town Lot on West Main Street in Alamo, 6th Civil District, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book 3, Page 340
Deed Dated: 17 Jul 1922
Deed Registered: 17 Jul 1922
Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

340

T.H DURHAM . For and in consideration of the sum of, One, Thousand, Dollars, to be paid

DEED as, follows, Two Hundred, and fifty Dollars. cash in hand, and Three Notes

W.C MOUNT of even date,. with this Deed, each calling. for Two hundred, fifty Dolla

         each  with 6 per cent interest from date, and due respectivelly the sevent-

$1.ooo.oo. 17th, day of July, 1923, 1924 . 1925. with a special, lien reta ined, on the

Tax.$1.oo. pd property herein conveyed, to secure notes, said, notes signed, and cash pad

J.H.Perry, Clk by W. C Mount , to me the undersigned, T.H Danham,. Noe therefore I.

        T.H Durham,

Rev$.1.oo. pd have bargained, and sold and do by these presents, transfer and convey unto

The undersigned,. W.C Mount of Alamo, Tenn, tHis Heirs and assigns. a certain tracdt or

parcel of land, in crockett county, state of Tennessee, as follows,.

Lying and being. in the 6th, civil district of said county,. and the town of Alamo, Facing

west main street , on the south side , of said street , comencing one hundred, feet west

of the north east corner of the Bank of Alamo, and the north east corner of the 19 feet

alley west of said bank, Running. with west main street to cates corner 58 feet thence

south with said cates, east boundary line, 87 feet alley thence east 58 feet to the alle

-y, thence north 87 feet to the beginning;.

To have and to hold. the said tract or parcel of land, with the appurtenances, estate

titles, and interest thereto belonging,. to the said W.C mount, his heirs and assigns. forv

and I Covenant with the said W.C mount that I am lawfully seized and possessed of the sad

land in fee simple. have a good right. to convey it, and the same is unincumbered,

and I do further covenant and bnd myself my heirs and representatives, to warrant and

forever defend the title to said land, to the said W.C Mount, his heirs and assigns, again

the lawful claims of all persons, whom soever

Witness my hand , this 17th, day of  July, 1922.        T.H Durham,

STATE OF TENNESSEE)

CROCKETT COUNTY ) Personally appeared before me, H.B Nance, a notary public in and for

said county and state, the within named T.H Durham, the bargainor, with whom I am person-

ally acquainted, and who acknowledged, that he execute, the within instrument for the

purposes therein contained,

Witness my hand, and official, seal, at Alamo, T ennessee, this 17 day July, 1922

Seal) H.B Nance, notary public;

My commission expires, July 12, 1925

Filed for recd, 17 day July, 1922. at 3 P.M notd MIN, BOOK,4 pages 522 & 3

                        Register

I am ___________________
of the note secured by the instrument within
_________________ thereof
and ___________ in full.
This the 31 day of Aug 1929
J. S. Ball T, H, Durham.
Register

Deed (28)
T. H. Durham to W. N. Nolen, J. P. Nolen, and L. N. Nolen
Town Lot South of the Public Square on Bells Street in Alamo, Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee, Deed Book 7, Page 197
Deed Dated: 19 Apr 1927
Deed Registered: 28 Jul 1927
Typewritten Copy Transcribed Verbatim by Jeff Reece
Great-Great-Grandson of Thomas Howard Durham

T.H. DURHAM For and in consideration of the sum of Three Hundrd and fifty DoLLars to
TO DEED) be paid as follows : One Hundred and seventy five dollars cash in hand
STATE TAX . paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and a note of evan date
50 CTS with this de d calling forone Hundred and seventy five dollars due in six
W.N. NOLEN ET ALS months from this date ; signed by W.N. Nolen ; J.P. Nolen and L.N. Nolen
The said note of $175.00 is to bear interest from date ..
I T. H. Durham have bargained and sold , and by these presents do transfer and convey unto
the said W.N. Nolen , J.P. Nolen , and L.N. Nolen their heirs and assigns , a certain tract
or parcial of land in Crockett county ,State of Tennessee , as follows :
In the town of Alamo lying and being on the East side of the hard surface road; south of the
public of the public square begining at the south west corner of said lot on the said hard
surface road ; and running east 116 feet to Emerson West boundary line ; thence North 169
feet to Nolen’s lot ; thence west 116 feet to said Bells St . on hand surface road ; thence
South 116 feet to the beginning .
A special lien is retained on said lot by said T.H. Durham to secure and make certain the
payment of same .
To have and to hold the said tract or parcial of land , with the appurtenances ,estate , title ,
and interest thereto belonging ,to the said W.N. Nolen , J.P. Nolen , and L.N. Nolen their
heirs and assigns , forever . And I do covenant with th e said J.P. Nolen , W.N. Nolen and
L.N. Nolen that I am lawfully seized and possessed of said land in fee simple ; have a good right
to convey it , and the same is unencumbered .
And I do futher covenant and bind myself and my heirs and representatives , to warrant and
forever defend the title to said land to the said J.P. Nolen , L.N. Nolen and W.N.Nolen
their heirs and assigns , against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever .
Witness my hand ,this 19 day of April 1927 T.H. Durham

STATE OF TENNESSEE
CROCKETT COUNTY Personally appeared before me J. B Edwards ,Clerk of the County Court
of said County T.H. Durham the bargainor within named . with whom I am personally acquainted,
and who acknowledged that he exected the within instrument for the purposes therein contained .
Witness my hand , at office , this 19 day of April 1927 ..
J.B. Edwards Clerk
I certify that the above instrument was filed for record July 28, 1927 at 1: 00 P.M.
and so entered in note book 5 page 192 .
J S Ball Register .

I declare that we are the true and lawful holder
of the note secured by the instrument within
recorded and hereby acknowledge the satisfaction thereof
and discharged the lien to secure the same in full.
This the 6 day of Oct -27
J. S. Ball Bank of Alamo
Register By H A Perry C_____

I declare that I am the true and lawful holder
of the note secured by the instrument within
recorded and hereby acknowledge the satisfaction thereof
and discharged the lien to secure same in full.

This the __ day of May 1930
J. S. Ball T H Durham
Register

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