ArchibaldMurphyYarborough
Memphis Methodist Church
Photo taken by G.H. Rosser (son of Lillian Yarborough Rosser)
From the papers of Hazel Rosser
1872 Deed and Plat: Glover Avent to Archibald Murphy Yarborough
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
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This indenture made and ordered into this twenty sixth day of January one thouand eight hundred and seventy two between Glover Avent and wife Cornelia of the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina of the one part and A.M. Yarbrough of said County and State of the other part witnesseth that the said Avent and wife for and in consideration of the sum of three thousand dollars to them in hand paid by said Yarbrough at the time of executing these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien convey and confirm unto said Yarbrough his heirs and assigns one certain tract of or parcel of land situate in said county and state on the waters of Cape Fear River adjoining the lands of JW + N McKay, Thomas C Rosser, Joseph B Thomas and others bounded as follows (viz) Beginning on the bank of Cape Fear River and running south 65* west one hundred and sixty one poles to a stake McKays corner thence west sixty two poles to a stake and pointers another of McKays corners thence south one hundred and twenty two poles to another of said McKays corners thence east fifty poles to a pine and pointers another of said McKays corners thence
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south seventy poles to a pine and pointers another of said McKays corners thence south 87* east with said McKays line and Joseph B Thomas line crossing the ferry road to a stake in Joseph B Thomas line one hundred and fifty nine poles thence North two hundred and six poles crossing said road to a lightwood stump and corner of the […] aloted to Alvis Avent Jur thence east thirty nine poles to a pine and pointers close to Henrys Branch and Thomas C Rossers corner as said Rossers line to an with said Branch to a stake and pointers said Rossers other corner thence east sixty two poles crossing said ferry road to a stake and pointers on said Rossers line thence North nineteen poles to a white oak on said Road thence north 54* east along said road seventy four poles to the bank of said river thence up said river to the beginning containing five hundred and nineteen acres more or less to have and to hold the said lands and premises and all and singular the tenements hereditaments woods ways waters mines improvements privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging as in any wise appertaining to him said Yarbrough his heirs executors administrators and assigns to his and their own proper use and the said Avent and wife aforesaid their heirs executors administrators and assigns the premises hereby conveyed shall and will
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warrant and forever defend against the lawful claim or claims of any and all persons whatsoever except the grave yard on the road at the church and one acre around said church.
In testimony whereof the said Avent and wife doth hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date first above written
Glover Avent [seal]
Cornelia Avent [seal]
North Carolina
Chatham County
In the Probate Court
On this the 26th day of January AD 1872
Before me ST Petty Judge of Probate for said county personally appeared Glover Avent and Cornelia A Avent his wife the persons described in and who signed the annexed conveyance and severally acknowledged the due execution thereof, for the purpose therein expressed and thereupon the said Cornelia A Avent being by me privately examined apart from her said husband touching her assent thereto acknowledged that she had executed the same freely and without any fear or compulsion of her said husband and do now assent thereto and hereby relinquishes right of dower in said lands
Thereupon let said deed and this certificate be registered
ST Petty Probate Judge
[Three dollars and fifty cents in stamps]
1855 Deed: Miranda Yarborough to Archibald Murphy Yarborough
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
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This indenture made on the twenty ninth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty five between Miranda Yarbrough of the County of Moore and State of North Carolina of the one part and Archd. M. Yarbrough of the County of Chatham and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Miranda Yarbrough for and in consideration of the sum of eighty dollars to her in hand paid by the said Archd. M. Yarbrough at the time of executing these presents the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell ailin and confirm unto the said Archd. M. Yarbrough and his heirs a certain tract or parcel of land situate and lying in the County of Chatham and state aforesaid on the waters of Bush Creek adjoining the lands of Rossers and the said Archd. M. Yarbrough and bounded as follows (Viz) beginning in the channel of said Bush Creek one pine white oak and hickory pointers thence with the said Yarbroughs line north nine chains and fifty links to a stake two post oak pointers thence with said line east three chains to a small pile of rock thence north with said line thirteen chains and sixty links to a stake and pointers in Rossers line thence as his line east three chains to a white oak his corner thence with his line north six chains to a stake and pointers in said Rossers line thence East with said line four chains and sixty links
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to a stake and pointers thence south thirty two chains to the channel of said creek Between pointers thence up the various coarses [sic] of said creek to the beginning Containing Twenty four acres to have and to hold unto him the said Archd. M. Yarbrough his heirs and assigns the said lands and premises and all [fold…] the tenements herditaments woods ways waters mines minerals improvements rents […] proffits remainders revisions privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to him the said Archd. M. Yarbrough his heirs and assigns to his and their own proper use and behoof in fee simple for ever and the said Miranda Yarbrough and her heirs all and singular the premises hereby conveyed to the said Archd. M. Yarbrough his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend from the lawful claim or claims of any and all persons whatsoever–
In testimony whereof I the said Miranda Yarbrough do hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date first above written
Miranda [her mark] Yarbrough
test.
WJ Thomas
Jos C Avent
Feb term 1857
The execution of this deed was then duly proven in open court by the oath of Jos. C. Avent a subscribing witness thereto and ordered to be registered test. WJ Taylor CCC
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Chatham County Registers Office the 12th day of March 1857
This deed was then registered in said office Book AK Pages 157 + 8
Test. A Gunter Regr
1854 Deed: William J Thomas to Archibald Murphy Yarborough
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
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This Indenture made on the thirteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four between William J. Thomas and wife Emaline Thomas of the County of Moore and state of North Carolina on the one part and Archd. M. Yarbrough of the county of Chatham and state aforesaid on the other part Witnesseth that the said William J. Thomas and wife Emaline Thomas formerly Emaline Yarbrough for and in consideration of the sum of eighty dollar to them in hand paid by the said Archd. M. Yarbrough at the time of executing these presents the receipt and payment is hereby fully acknowledged and the said William J. [Thomas an wife Emaline …fold…] therewith satisfied Hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell ailien and confirm unto the said Archd. M. Yarbrough his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land situate in the county of Chatham and state above mentioned lying on the waters of Bush Creek adjoining the land of Rosser and and [sic] the said Archd. M. Yarbrough and bounded as follows– (Viz) Beginning at the channel of said creek at the lower corner of Lot no. 3 thence running north thirty two chains to a stake and pointers in Rossers line thence with his east eight chains to a stake and pointers in said line thence south thirty chains to the channel of said creek thence with the muranders of said creek to the beginning Containing twenty four acres to have and to hold the said land and premises
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And all and singular the tennements hereditaments woods ways waters mines minerals improvements rents […] proffits remainders revisions privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to him the said Archd. M. Yarbrough his heirs and assigns to his and their […] proper use and behoof in fee simple for ever and the said William J. Thomas and wife Emaline and their heirs all and singular the premises hereby conveyed to the said Archd. M. Yarbrough his heirs and assigns shall will warrant and forever defend from the lawful claim or claims of any and all persons whatsoever–
In testimony whereof the said William J. Thomas and wife Emaline doth hereunto set their hands and seals the date first above written
Signed, sealed and delievered
In presence of
Wllliam J. Thomas [seal]
Emaline Thomas [seal]
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State of North Carolina
Chatham County
Court of please [sic] and quarter sessions Nov term 1854
I, WG Harris, one of the members of said county being appointed by the court for that purpose this day proceeded to take the private examination of Emaline Thomas wife of William J. Thomas, Touching her voluntary assent to the forgoing Deed of conveyance separate and apart from her said husband whereupon she the said Emaline Thomas declares that she voluntarily assents to the said conveyance and that she executed the same freely and of her own accord without fear or compulsion of the said William J. Thomas her husband–
Certified by me this 14th Day of November 1854
WG Harris — J.P. member of the county court
Nov term 1854
The execution of this deed was duly acknowledged in open court and ordered to be registered together with the certificates therein
Chatham County WJ Taylor CCC
Registers Office Dec 19 1854
This deed was then registered Book AJ Page 321
A Gunter, Regr
1854 Deed: Thomas J Hunt to James Fuquay
From the papers of Merry T> Pittman
From the papers of Merry T> Pittman
Transcription:
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This indenture made this twenty seventh day of September one thousand eight hundred and fifty four between Thomas J Hunt of the County of Cumberland and State of North Carolina of the one part and James Fuquay of the County of Chatham and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Thomas J Hunt for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to him in hand paid by James Fuquay aforesaid the receipt and payment is hereby fully acknowledged and the said Thomas J Hunt therewith satisfyed and hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell ailene and confirm unto the said James Fuquay and his heirs a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Chatham and state aforesaid on the waters of Bush Creeke and bounded as follows (Viz) Beginning at a white oak AM Yarboroughs corner and running east one hundred and fourteen poles to a stake thence south one hundred and twenty poles to a stake in Nehemiah Dickens line thence west with his line one hundred and fourteen poles to a sweet gum formerly Nathan Yarboroughs line thence North with said line one hundred and twenty four poles to the first station Containing Eighty seven and half acres be the same more or less with all the appurtenances there unto belonging as in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the aforesaid land and premises to him the said James Fuquay His heirs and assigns for ever free and clear of any and all incumbrances whatever and the [said]
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Thomas J Hunt his heirs executors and administrators do warrant and forever defend the right and title of the aforesaid land and premises against the lawful claim or claims of himself his heirs etc or any other person or persons whatsoever–
In testimony whereof I the said Thomas J Hunt do hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date first above written
Thomas J Hunt [seal]
Signed and delivered in presence of us
AM Yarborough
J. Judd
Feb term 1859
The execution of this deed was then duly proven in open court by the oath of AM Yarborough, a subscribing witness thereto, and ordered to be registered–
WP Taylor, C.C.C.
Chatham County Registers Office 12th March 1857
This deed was Registered Book AK Pages 149-150
A Gunter, Regr
1853 Deed: Archibald Murphy Yarborough to Thomas Hunt
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
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This indenture made this 31st day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty three between AM Yarborough of the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina of the one part and Thomas Hunt of the County of Cumberland and the State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said AM Yarborough for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Thomas Hunt the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged and himself therewith satisfyed hath given granted bargained sold ailened and confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell ailene and confirm to him the said Thomas Hunt His heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Chatham and the State aforesaid situate on the waters of Bush Creeke and bounded as follows Beginning at a white oak in Yarboroughs line and running East one hundred and fourteen poles to a stake thence south one hundred and twenty four poles to a stake thence west one hundred and fourteen poles to a sweetgum in Yarboroughs line thence north with said line one hundred and twenty four poles to the first station Containing Eighty seven and half acres to be the same more or less with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the aforesaid land and premises to him the said Thomas Hunt his heirs and assigns forever free and clear of any and all encumbrance whatever and the said AM Yarborough
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doth for himself his heirs executors and administrators do warrant and will forever defend the right and title of the aforesaid land and premises to him the said Thomas Hunt his heirs and assigns forever against the claim of any and all persons what soever–
In testimony whereof the
said AM Yarborough do hereunto
set my hand and seal
the day and date first above
written
AM Yarborough [seal]
Signed and delivered in
presence of
John Womack
K. Judd
Feb term 1857
The execution of this deed was duly acknowledged in open court and ordered to be registered
WP Taylor, C.C.C.
Chatham County Registers Office March 13th 1857
This deed was then registered Book AK Page 162
A Gunter Regr
1852 Deed: C Boling to Archibald Murphy Yarborough
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
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This Indenture made on the sixth day of November AD one thousand eight hundred and fifty two between Christopher Boling and wife Elizabeth Boling of the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina on the one part and AM Yarborough of the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina on the other part Witnesseth that the said Christopher Boling and wife Elizabeth Boling formerly Elizabeth Yarborough for and in consideration of the sum of Eighty Dollars to them in hand paid by the said AM Yarborough at the time of executing these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold conveyed ailiened and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell convey ailine and confirm unto the said AM Yarborough his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land in the County of Chatham and State of North Carolina situate on the waters of Bus Creeke adjoining the lands of Rosser and the said AM Yarborough and others well known as a part of the land formerly belonging to Jeremiah Yarborough Decd and alotted to the said Elizabeth Boling formerly Elizabeth Yarborough as her proportionable part in equal division bounded as follows
Beginning at a cedar branch the said AM Yarboroughs corner and Rossers line thence as his east seventeen chains seventy links to a stake
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and pointers in the said Rossers line thence South thirteen chains and sixty links to a pile of rock in an […] […] thence west with the said AM Yarboroughs line formerly belonging to John Womack seventeen chains and seventy links to a stake in said line and corner of the said AM Yarborough thence on that line North thirteen chains and sixty links to the beginning containing twenty four acres more or less to have and to hold the said lands and premises and all and singular the tenements hereditamnets woods ways waters mines minerals improvements rents […] profits remainders revisions privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging as in any wise appertaining to him the said AM Yarborough his heirs and assigns to his and their own proper use and behoof in […] simple for [s…] and the said Christopher Boling and wife Elizabeth Boling and their heirs all and singular the premises hereby conveyed to the said AM Yarborough his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and forever defend from the lawful claim or claims of any and all persons whatsoever–
In testimony whereof we the said Christopher Boling and wife Elizabeth Boling do hereunto set our hand and seals the day and date first above written
Christopher [his mark] Boling
Elizabeth [her mark] Boling
Signed sealed and delivered
in presence of
P Rosser
John [his mark] Griffin
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State of North Carolina
Chatham County
Court of pleas and quarter sessions Full term 1852
I G Harris one of the members of said court being appointed by the court for that purpose this day proceed to take the private examination of Elizabeth Boling wife of Christopher Boling touching her voluntary assent to the forgoing deed of conveyance separate and apart from her said husband whereupon she the said Elizabeth Boling declares that she voluntarily assents to the said conveyance and that she executed the same freely and of her own accord without fear or compulsion of the said Christopher Boling her husband–
Certified by me this 9 day of Nov AD 1852
1851 Deed and Plat: John Wommack to Joseph Avent
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
From the papers of Merry T. Pittman
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This Indenture made this twenty fourth day of October in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one Between John Wommack of the County of Chatham in the State of North Carolina of the one part and Joseph Avent of the County and State aforesaid of the other part
Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of ninety nine and one half dollars to me the aforesaid John Wommack in hand paid the receipt and payment thereof I am therewith fully satisfied and contented Hath given Granted Bargained Sold and Conveyed one certain tract piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Chatham on the north side of Bussh Creek and bounded as follows
Beginning at a Post Oake saplin Joseph Thomases corner thence as his line east twenty four chains to a stake in said line Arch’s Yarborroughs corner thence on a small branch in a field thence as Yarborroughs line North twenty two chains and seventy six links to a stake Avents own corner thence as his line West twelve chains and seventy five links to a stake where a Red Oak [?stood his leaves?] thence as another of his lines North six chains and eighty links to overtake his own corner thence as another of his lines west eleven chains and sixty four links to a stake his
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own corner thence as another of his lines South ten chains to a stake one Pine Pointers his own corner thence West twenty nine chains as his line to a stake and Pointers Ruth Thomases corner thence as her line south seventeen chains and fifty links to a stake and Pointers her corner thence East as her line twenty nine chains to a post her corner thence south as her line one chain and seventeen links to the beginning containing one hundred and nineteen and one half acres be the same more or less To have and to hold unto the aforesaid Joseph Avent his heirs and assigns forever and I the aforesaid John Wommack by these presents give grant bargain sell and convey all the above described land and premises free and clear of all lawful claim or claims of myself any heirs or any other person or persons whatever Together with all the appurtenances there unto belonging as in any wise appertaining unto the aforesaid Joseph Avent his heirs and assigns forever And I the aforesaid John Wommack do warrant and forever defend the above described land unto the aforesaid Joseph Avent his heirs and assigns forever in witness whereof I the aforesaid John Wommack do hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date first above written
John Wommack [seal]
Signed sealed and acknowledged
in presents of us
AM Yarbrough
Alvis Avent
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This plat represents 119 1/2 acres of land on the Nor the side of Bussh Creek in Chatham County adjoining the lands of Joseph Thomas and others.
[map and description of land]