Beaufort County, NC – Deeds – John Spiers to Michael King, 1752

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This Indenture made 4 day of Sept 1752 Between John Spiers of [blank] 
County planter of the one part & Machael King of Bertie County of the 
[blank] part Witnesseth that the said John Spiers for the consideration 
of Sixty [blank] as currency of Virginia in hand paid, the receipt 
whereof in hereby acknowledged hath given granted bargained & sold, 
conveyed and confirmed [blank] these presents absolutely sell convey & 
confirm unto Michael King his heirs & assigns forever a certain tract 
of land containing one hundred & sixty acres lying in Beaufort County 

[boundary descriptions mention: E side of Conito Creek, mouth of 
Wiggins’ Branch]...to the first Station as by Patent 28th June 1738

To have and to hold said land unto Michael King his heirs & assigns for 
ever in a firm ample manner as an estate in fee simple can absolutely 
be held or enjoyed with the reversion reversions, remainder & 
remainders free & clear of all incumbrances, whatsoever the quit rents 
only excepted & the said John Spiers for himself & his heirs do 
covenant & agree to & with Michael King & his heirs to warrant, & 
defend said land & premises against the lawful claims of any person or 
persons whatsoever, & to give any other conveyance for the confirmation 
of the premises unto said Michael King his heirs & assigns as in law or 
equity can be reasonably divised

In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal the day & year 
above written
                                                John Spiers {Seal}
Sealed & delivered }
In presence of     }
John Holland       }        Beaufort County 1752
Francis Hobson &   }        Present his Majesties Justices the within
William Ham        }        deed was exhibited into court & proved by 
                            the oath of Francis Hobson one of the 
                            Subscribing witnesses thereto it is record
                            to be registered Yr. Curiam

                                             Wm Ormond  cler cur

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