John Morris to Samuel McMurry, 24 June 1809.
Source; Robertson County, Tennessee Deed Book G, p. 150-151.
Transcribed by Larry Hallstrom
© 2008
Know all Men by these presents that I John Morris of Robertson County and State of Tennessee for the Valuable Consideration of three hundred Dollars to me in hand paid by Samuel McMurry the Receipt and payment whereof is hereby Acknowledged hath this Day Sold and Delivered to Samuel McMurry one Negro girl named Hannah about eleven years old which Negro I will warrant and forever Defend to said McMurry his heirs or afsignees against the just Claim of all persons or persons lawfully Claiming his. In witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal this 25th Day of July 1808 and 33rd year of our Independence.
Signed Sealed & Delivered
John (his mark) Morris {Seal}
In presence of;
Thomas Appleton
James Appleton
Robertson County Court April Term 1809
This Bill of Sale was proven in open court by the Oaths of Thomas and James Appleton and ordered to be Registered.
Test Thos. Johnson CRC
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