George B Clitherall to Isaac Powell Deed 15 May 1887
(Transcribed by Rachael Beale) Source: Register of Deeds Craven County, NC DEED BOOK 95 Page 590-591 YEAR--1887 GEORGE B. CLITHERALL to ISAAC POWELL State of North Carolina: Craven County This Deed made this 15th May 1887 by GEORGE B. CLITHERALL, of Mobile County and State of Alabama, of the First Part, to ISAAC POWELL of Craven County and State of North Carolina of the Second Part. Witnesseth: That said G.B. CLITHERALL, in Consideration of $125 Dollars to him paid by said ISAAC POWELL. The receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have bargained and sold and by these Presents does bargain sell and convey to said ISAAC POWELL and his Heirs the following Land in Craven County, State of NC. Adjoining the Lands of R.G. MOSELY; ALEX. SANDER'S ESTATE; MRS. CHASE; MRS. WHITE and Others. Bounded as follows: Viz: One Lot on Queen Street in the City of New Bern, NC. Beginning on Queen Street at R.G. MOSELEY’S Line, Running Northwardly 46 Feet to ALEX. SANDER’S Line, then Westwardly with said SANDER’S Line 65 Feet, then a Southwardly Course along the Division Fence of MRS. CHASE to Queen Street 68 Feet, then down Queen Street a Easterly Course 68 Feet the Beginning. Also One Lot of Land on FORBES ALLY in said City of New Bern, NC. Beginning on said Ally at the Corner of a Lot sold to SILAS MOORE at a Post. Running along an Eastwardly course 123 Feet to a Division Fence, formerly the MITCHELL ESTATE, now owned by MRS. WHITE, thence a Northwardly Course 23 Feet along said Division Fence to a Stake in the Fence, thence a Westwardly Course 123 Feet to FORBES ALLY a Post, the Division Line of a Lot sold to J. H. HACKBERN, thence a Southwardly Course along said Forbes Alley about 30 Feet to the Lot sold to SILAS MOORE, the said Lots have heretofore been rented. The One on Queen Street, MARTHA GASKILL, the Other on Forbes Alley to AILSCY MERRICK by the month. To have and to hold the aforesaid tracts-two 2 Lots of Land and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the said ISAAC POWELL and his Heirs and Assigns in Fee Simple forever. And the said GEORGE B.CLITHERALL covenants that he is Seized of said Premises in Fee and have Right to Convey the Same in Fee-Simple, that the Same are Free and Clear from all encumbrances, and that he will warrant and defend the said Title to the Same against the claims of all persons whatsoever. Except the Shanty on the Lot occupied by AILSEY MERRICK. Also the Old House on the Lot occupied by MARTHA GASKILL. In Testimony whereof the said GEORGE B. CLITHERALL have hereunto Set his Hand and Seal the day and year above written. GEORGE B. CLITHERALL State of Alabama: Mobile County: I, F.E. OVERALL, a Notary Public do hereby Certify that GEO.B. CLITHERALL, personally appeared before me this day and Acknowledged the Deed Execution of the within DEED OF CONVEYANCE. Witness my Hand and Private Seal this 23rd May AD 1887. F.E. OVERALL, Notary Public State of North Carolina: Craven County: The foregoing Certificate of F.E. OVERALL, Notary Public of Mobile County, Alabama, is Adjudged to be in Due Form and According to Law. Therefore, let the within Deed with the Certificate of Probate and this Certificate be Registered. This 31st May 1887. E.W. CARPENTER, Clerk of Superior Court Presented, 1st June 1887, at 9 0'Clock AM for Registration. ORLANDO HUBBS, Register of Deeds
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