Deed of John Brown to Henry Mayes

This Indenture made the twenty third Day of May in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred fifty and four between John Brown of the County of Brunswick and colony of Virginia of the one part and Henry Maze of the county an colony aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said John Brown for and in consideration of the sum of eleven pounds ten shillings current money of Virginia to him in Hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and himself thereinith fully and entirely satisfied Hath granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed and by these presents for himself and his Heirs Doth grant bargain sell alien-release and confirm unto the said Henry Mays and to his Heirs and assigns forever One certain Tract or parcel of Land containing one hundred and twenty two acres situate lying and being in the county of Brunswick on the South side of Aven's Creek and bounded on the South side with John Overby's Line and the Indian Branch and on the West side with Edward Winfred's Line and thence to the dividing Line between the said Brown and Mays being part of a tract of Land the said Brown bought of Daniel Nance as by letters patent was granted to him the said Daniel Nance Dated at Willimsburg the twelfth Day of January one thousand seven hundred -,forty and (sis creference?) whereunto being had more full appear with all Houses Orchards gardens Fences Woods Underwoods water and water courses theron standing growing or being with all profit commodities advantages and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging or any ways appertaining and also the Reversion and Reversons Remainder and Remainders there of and every part and parcel there of to have and hold the said Tract of Land and premises with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Henry Maze and to his Heirs and assigns forever th the only proper use and behoof of him the said Henry Maze his Heirs and assigns forever and he the said John Brown for himself and his Heirs doth Covenant and grant and agree with the said Henry Maze his Heirs and assigns that he and they shall and may at all times hereafter peaceably and Quietly hold and enjoy the said granted Land and premises free from all former Sales gifts mortgages Rights of Dowor or any other Incumbrance whatsoever and he the said John Brown and his Heirs shall and will warrant and forever Defend the said granted Land and premises with the appurtenances who the said Henry Maze his Heirs and assigns forever against all others person or persons that shall lay any claim thereunto and further that the said John Brown and his Heirs shall and will at any Time within the space of twenty years at the cost and charge of him the said Henry Maze his Heirs and assigns make do and Execute all such further act or Deed for the better conveying the said granted Land and premises as the said Henry Maze his Heirs and assigns or his or either of their counsel learned in the Lan shall advise or require in witness whereof the said John Brown hath hereunto set his Hand and Seal the Day of the month and year above written. Signed Sealed and Delivered in Presence of us - David Ross, Thomas (his mark) Fowler, George (his mark) Bain. Signed John (his mark) Brown (LS).

At a court held for Brunswick County the 27 Day of August 1754 This Indenture was acknowledged by John Brown party thereto and ordered to be recorded and Eleanor the wife of the said John Examined as the Law directs freely and voluntarily relinquishes her Right of Dower in the Lands within mentioned; Teste. Sitt. Tazewell Co: Cur:. (This land was part of a 244 acre tract that was bought in 1750 from Daniel Nance. There were three generations of 'Daniel Nance' and either this one or his father had bought 100 acres of land in Prince George Co. from a Henry & Elizabeth MAYES on Jan 7, 1716/17. It is believed this Henry MAYES of Prince George Co. was a brother to Matthew MAYES as verified by Virginia Land Patent Book 11 pg 206, dated 5 Sep 1723. Matthew & Henry moved to what is now Northwest Dinwiddie Co., Virginia on Mawhipponock Creek by 1718. A John Brown had a Land Patent near Mawhipponock Creek in 1739. Don't know if this is the same John Brown-Notes from Bert MAYES)

Deed from Henry Mayes to John Brown:

DEED: Brunswick Co., VA: This Indenture made the Twenty Sixth Day of October in the Year of our Lord Christ One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Five Between Henry MAYES of Brunswick County of the one part and John Brown of the other part Witnesseth that the said Henry MAYES for and in consideration of the sum of Forty and five pounds Current money of Virginia to him in hand paid the Receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge himself then with fully and Entierly Satisfied hath granted Bargained Sold Received and confirmed and by their presents for himself and his Heirs doth grant and bargain Sell Release & Confirm unto the said John Brown his Heirs and assign forever one certain Tract or parcell of Land containing one Hundred and Twenty Acres Situate Lying and being in the County of Brunswick on the South Side of Avens (Evans?) Creek and Bounded with John Jonkins Line and the Indian Branch and on the ? side with Joshua Winfield line and thence to the Dividing Line Between John Brown and MAYES. To Have and to Hold the said tract of Land and premises with their and Every of their Appurtenances unto the said John Brown his Heirs and assigns forever to the only proper ? ? of him the said John Brown his heirs & assigns forever the said Henry MAYES for himself and his Heirs doth Covenent the acres to and with the said John Brown his Heirs & assigns that he and they shall & may at all times hereafter peaceably and Quietly hold and enjoy the said granted Land & premises free from all former Sales Gifts Mortgages Rights of Dower or any other Incumberance~ Whatsoever and he the said Henry MAYES his Heirs Shall and will warrent and forever Defend the said granted Land & premises with the appertances therunto belonging unto the said John Brown his Heirs and assigns forever against all other previous persons that shall say any ? thereunto and further that the said Henry MAYES and his Heirs shall & will at any time at the cost and charges of him the said Henry MAYES his Heirs or assigns make do and Execute all such further Act or Deed for the Better Conveying the said granted Land and Premises or he the Said John Brown his Heirs and assign his or either of their counsel learned in the Lan shall advise or require in witness whereof the said Henry MAYES has hereunto set his hand & Seal the Day of the Month and year above written. Witness: Thomas Fowler, ? Russell, Joshua Winfield. Signed: Henry Mayes (Seal), Phoebe Mayes (Seal)

At a court held for Brunswick County the 20th Day of October this Indenture was acknowledged by Henry MAYES party ? thereto and Phebe the wife of said Henry MAYES personally appeared in court and having been first ? Examined as the same which truly and Voluntarily Relinquished he Right of the ? to the Lands within Mentioned and ordered to be Recorded. ? N. Edwards ??/

Deed Henry Mayes to Timothy Ward

11 Jul 1760; Mecklenburg Co., Virginia; Henry MAYES of Mecklenburg County to Timothy Ward of Brunswick County ... cons. 45 pounds ... 550 acres at the head of Jenito Creek. Wittnesses; Saml. Marshall Junr. Signed Henry Mayes

Timothy Ward to Henry Mayes

14 Oct 1765; Mecklenburg Co., Virginia; Timothy Ward of Mecklenburg County to Henry MAYES of Meherrin Parish, Brunswick County .. cons. 65 pounds..purchased 550 acres near head of Jenitoe Creek, adjoining Edward Epes. Wittnesses; Owen Carter, Wade Ward. Signed Timothy Ward.

Does anyone have a copy of this??

LAND SALE: 9 Dec 1771; Mecklenburg Co., VA; Henry MAYES sold the 550 acres which he purchased 14 Oct 1765. This land was sold in 2 - 275 acre tracts. (Notes of Bert Mayes). Phebe signed Deed.

Robert Chandler to Henry Mayes

27 May 1773; Deed Bk 3 pg. 244; Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Robert Chandler and Parthenia his wife of County of Pittsylvania in Colony and Dominion of VA of one part and Henry MAYES of aforsaid County and Colony of other part...for 75 pounds Currency...Land on west side of Marrobone Creek...mouth of said Creek, up said Branch...in old line..on a branch nigh the head...110 acres. No Witnesses. (This later became Henry County This land was southwest 10 to 12 miles from Martinsville, Virginia)

George Lumpkins to Henry Mayes

28 May 1777; Henry Co., Virginia; Deed Book II pg. 10-11 Henry Co., Virginia; George Lumpkins and Mary his wife of Henry County to Henry MAYSE of same county for the sum of seventy five pounds conveys land on the south side of Morrowbone Creek beginning at the mouth of Spring branch at Chandler's corner then up the branch which is the line between Lumpkin and Mayse and along said Mayses' line to said Lumpkin's old order line to Hurriican branch which is Henry Mayse's line containing 271 acres. Signed: George Lumpkins. Wit: Thomas Hamilton, Alexander McKeen, Thomas McKeen.

Henry Mays to Abraham Mays

1779; Henry Co., Virginia; Deed Book I & II pg. 210-211; Henry MAYS and Phebey his wife of Henry County to Abraham MAYS his son, for the sum of forty pounds conveys land situated on the south side of Morrowbone Creek, beginning at the mouth of a small branch of the head, thence south to Haracane branch, thence down to the long branch joining Hughey Maccain, it being 100 acres more or less. Signed: Henry Mayes, Phebe Mays. Wit: Alex. McKeen, William Moor, Thomas Hamilton.

To Henry Mayes from John Witt

DEED: 13 Sept 1783; Deed Book II pg. 475-476; Henry Co., Virginia; Henry purchased 150 Acres on the South Side of Fall Creek.(NOTE: According to the records of The Harbour Family Association n Bulletin Vol 1 #1, 1 Jun 1978 & Vo.l 4 #4:

May 1982 & Vol. 2, Fall 1982, This land was deeded to Henry MAYES from John Witt III. This land had previously been deeded to son Jesse Witt.) John Witt was probably Elizabeths Grandfather. The transaction reads as follows:

This Indenture made this 13th day of Sept one Thousand and seven hundred & Eighty Three By and Between Jesse Witt of the county of Henry of the one part and Henry MAYES of the County aforesaid of the other part-witneseth that the said Jesse Witt for and in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds money to him in the hand paid by the said Henry MAYES the receipt wherof hadoth hereby Acknowledge hath Bargained sold and by those presents Do Bargain sell Assign and Confirm unto him the said Henry MAYES his hires and assigns forever One Certain Tract or Parcell of land lying and being in the County aforsaid Containing by Estamation one Hundred and fifty acres by the same more or less and bounded as followeth To Witt begining at Black oak on the south side of Fall Creek to David Witts Corner thence along Witts line to a Black oak thence West to a Black oak thence Southward to a White oak thence up fall Creek crossing the same to beginning the Reversion and Reversions and Remainder Right Estate...Interish and Benisit(?) Claim and Demand whatsoever of the said Jesse Witt of in or to the same as any part thereof To have and To hold this tract or Parcell of land and all and singular the promise with their...of their Appertenance so the only use and...Of the said Henry MAYES his heirs and assign forever In Witness wherof I have herunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written. Signed Jesse Witt. Sealed and delivered in presence of: Druary Smith, William Mayse, John (his mark) Jonnykin.