Henry Smith to David Rainer Deed Abstract
(Transcribed by Betty Raynor-Davis)Partially transcribed Indenture between Henry Smith of Georgetown District SC and David Rainer of Sampson County, NC 1794. HENRY SMITH TO DAVID RAINER – INDENTURE This indenture made this 20th day of December Ano domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Four 1794 Between Henry Smith of the State of South Carolina and district of Georgetown for and in consideration of thirty two pounds ten shillings [S…] him in hand paid by David Rainer of the State of North Carolina and County of Sampson […] Henry Smith doth herby [.] and acknowledge himself to be […] satisfied and Paid have Barg and sold [.] conveyed confirmed and […] unto him the said David Rainer his heirs and assigns forever ONE HUNDRED ACRES of LAND and being in the State and County [.] Beginning at a ditch by a marker […] William Williamsand Corner thence Williamsand line South [.] West 178 poles to his Corner a Stake by a marked water Oak and Black Jack by a pond thence North 70 East 112 poles to Robert Keas Corner a Black Jack thence Keas line North [.] East 170 poles to Kease Corner a pine thence to the beginning Containing One Hundred acres of land to Have and to Hold the above mentioned land … […] …The said Henry Smith is lawfully seized and possessed of the same as an absolute Estate of Inheritance in fee simple and that he doth have good right full [] and lawfull authority to grant bargain sell and convey the same unto him the said David Rainer his heirs and assigns … This Indenture was witnessed by Noah Smith and William Smith, signed by Henry Smith and marked with Smith’s seal. It was signed by the Clerk of Court H. Holmes “Sampson County February Term One Thousand One Hundred and Ninety Six” and registered “5th day of July Anno domini 1796.” * The William Willimsand noted in the indenture was either William Williams or William Williamson. Transcribed by Betty Raynor Davis 2632 McRae Rd Camden SC 29020
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