Source: TSL&A Microfilm, Will Book 1
Know all men by these present that I Richard Strother in consideration of two hundred and
twenty dollars to him in hand paid by Michael Shaver hath bargained and sold unto the said
Shaver a negro girl slave named Nora(?) fourteen years old sound and sensible and the above
said Richard Strother doth for himself his heirs, Executors and administrators covenant and agree
to and with the said Michael Shaver his heirs and assigns to warrant and defend the above said
negro girl Nora(?) forever against the claim of all persons whatsoever in witness whereof said
Richard Strother hath set his hand and affixed his seal, this the eleventh day of August one
thousand seven hundred and ninety one.
Richard Strother (seal)
Pearce Wall
Recorded and Examined Oct 12th 1791