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HALIFAX CO. AMELIA CO
Thomas Comer to John Clardy 1776 John Smith to John Clardy 1761
John Comer to Michael Clardy 1776 Thomas Beary to Michael Clardy 1762
John & Susana Clardy to Nathaniel Hall 1776 John & Ann Cordle to Benjamin Clardy 1763
John Clardy to William Pearman 1780 Peter Corbin to Benjamin Clardy 1764
John & Susannah Clardy to Daniel Easley 1782 John & Jane Tisdale to John Clardy 1764
John Clardy to Jesse Pearman 1782 Richard & Frances Tally to Michael Clardy 1766
Peter Malone to Thomas Clardy 1786 Michael Clardy to John Archer 1766
Peter Melone to John Clardy 1786 John Pardue to Benjamin Clardy 1767
Alex'dr Hittson & H.Farmer to Michael Clardy 1791 John Clardy to Benjamin Clardy 1768
NOTTOWAY CO. Michael & Judith Clardy to Stith Thompson 1771
Joseph Bevill to Henry Clardy -Deed 1789 John & Susannah Clardy to George Kidd 1771
John & Mary Clardy to William Boothe 1792 Joseph Phillips to John Clardy 1771
Benjamin Clardy dec'd to Henry Clardy 1793 Samuel Morgan Jr to John Clardy 1772
Benjamin Clardy dec'd to Tom a free Fellow 1793 Francis & Mary Patrum to Benjamin Clardy 1777
Henry Clardy to Richard Cardwell 1794 Ann Corban to Benjamin Clardy 1777
William & Susanna Clardy to William Wills 1794 John Clardy to Richard Harrison 1775
LUNENBURG CO. Judith Booth et. al., to heirs. James Clardy wit. 1779
William Jeter to Michael Clardy 1767 Henry Caviness to John Clardy 1785
Michael & Judah Clardy to Isaac Webb 1771 Richard Powell to Archer Clardy 1804
Michael Clardy Sr. to Michael Clardy Jr.1795
Archibald & Martha Clardy to Abraham Green 1804

 

 

John Smith to John Clardy 1761 [100a]

This Indenture made and done this fourth day of June one thousand seven hundred and sixty one between John Smith of the county of Amelia of the one part and John Clardy of the county aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Smith for an in consideration of the sum of twenty five pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said John Clardy before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof the said John Smith doth hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained and sold and by these presents doeth give grant bargain and sell and confirm to the said John Clardy and to his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimation one hundred acres more or less lying and being in the county aforesaid and on the North side of Namersend Creek and bounded as followeth (to wit, Beginning at the mouth of a spring branch thence up the said branch to a line of new market? trees thence along that line to a corner gum on Bollings old line thence up that sine to a corner red oak at a new line thence along that new line to a great Branch to a corner Butterwood thence down the said branch to the place begun together with all homes orchards fences and all other trees ways water and water courses thereon standing being or growing and all other appurtenances thereunto belonging To Have and to Hold the said land and premises with all the appurtenances unto the said John Clardy and to his heirs and assigns forever and named John Smith doth for himself and his heirs covenant and agree to and with the said John Clardy and his heirs that he the said John Smith and his heirs will and shall forever hereafter warrant and defend the said land and premises against any persons claiming the same to the said John Clardy and to his heirs assigns forever In Witness whereof the said John Smith hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above mentioned. Signed sealed and delivered In Presence of us

John Smith [seal]

Memorandum This twenty fourth day of June 1761 livery and seizen of the within land and premises was by the within named John Smith given to the within John Clardy according to the form and effect of the with deed.

Witness John Smith [seal]

At a court for Amelia County the 21 day of June 1761 This Indenture and memorandum ……[Martha wife of John Smith releases her dower.]

Source: LDS FHL # 30,434, Bk 7, pg 479-480
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 14 December 2004

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Thomas Beary to Michael Clardy 1762

This Indenture made and done this twenty fourth day of November one thousand seven hundred and sixty two Between Thomas Beary of King William County of the one part and Michael Clardy of Amelia County the other part Witnesseth that the said Thomas Beary for an in in [sic] consideration of the sum of Fifteen pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and himself fully satisfyed contented and paid hath given granted bargained sold alien enfooyod [sic] and confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said Michael Clardy his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Amelia County and on the branches of Wintocomake containing one hundred acres be the same more or less (to wit) Beginning at a corner white oak & red oak on Bollings line thence along a new line to Tuckers branch to a corner beach and white oak thence down the said branch to John Clardys line thence along his line to a corner red oak on Bollings old line thence up Bollings line to the begining together with all houses fences orchards Timbers and other trees wayes waters & water courses thereon standing being or growing and all other appurtenances thereunto belonging To have and to hold the said land and premises to all intents and purposes though the same had been granted to the said Michael Clardy by Patent and the said Thomas Beary doth forever and his heirs covenant and agree with the said Michael Clardy and his heirs that the said Thomas Beary & his will and shall forever warrant and defend the said land and premises against any person or persons claiming the same to the said Michael Clardy and to his heirs and assigns In Witness whereof the said Thomas Beary hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day and year above mentioned.

Thomas Beary [seal]

Signed and sealed
In presence of
Memorandum that on the twenty fourth day of Novr 1762 levery and seizen of the within land & premises was by the within named Thos Beary and given to the within Michael Clardy according to the form and effect of the within written deed.

Witness Thomas Beary [seal]

At a court held for Amelia County the 25th day of Novr 1762 This Indenture and the Memorandum endorsed were acknowledged by the within named Thomas Beary party thereto & ordered to be recorded.

Teste T G Peachy ____

Source: LDS FHL # 30,434, Bk 8, pg 20-21
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 15 Dec 2004

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John & Ann Cordle to Benjamin Clardy 1763

This Indenture made the 26th day of November in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred & sixty three Between John Cordle & Ann his wife of the county of Amelia of the one part & Benjamin Clardy of the aforesaid county of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Cordle & Ann his wife for & in consideration of the sum of Eighty pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Benjamin Clardy the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained sold aliened released & confirmed & by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien release & confirm unto the said Benjamin Clardy & to his heirs & assigns forever one tract or parcel of land situate lying & being in the aforesaid county of Amelia & upon Wintocomake Creek containing one hundred & Thirty three acres more or less being part of Four hundred acres granted to Wm Tisdale by Patent bearing date the ninth day of July one thousand seven hundred & thirty seven & bounded as followeth (to wit), beginning begining[sic] at a corner on Wintocomake Creek thence West thirty five degrees North twenty nine poles to a corner pine thence south twenty eight degrees West two hundred & sixty one poles crossing the upper fork of the said Creek to a faced corner thence along a dividing line between Edward Tisdale & Wrennison Tisdale as devised by their fathers will to the corner fork of the said creek thence down the said fork as it meanders to the main creek thence down the said creek as it meanders to the begining Together with all houses fences woods under woods waters & water courses thereon standing growing or being & all the estate right title Interest claim & demand of the said John Cordle & Ann his wife of in & to the aforesaid one hundred & thirty three acres of land & premises & the reversion & reversions remainder & remainders thereof with & every of their appurtenances To have & to hold the said tract of land & premises together with their appurtenances unto the said Benjamin Clardy forever to the only use & behoof of him the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs & assigns forever & the said John Coudle & Ann his wife for themselves & their heirs the said land & premises with their appurtenances unto the said Benjamin his heirs & assigns will warrant & forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said John Cordle & Ann his wife hath here unto set their hand & affixed their seals the day & year above written.

Sign'd seal'd & delivered John Cordle [seal]
In the presence of us Ann [her x mark] Cordle [seal]
John Purdue  
Wm Purdue  
Francis Putnam  

Source: LDS FHL# 30,434, Bk 8, pg 337-338
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 14 Dec 2004

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Peter Corbin to Benjamin Clardy 1764

This Indenture made this 22 day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & sixty four Between Peter Corbin of the county of Amelia & Colony of Virginia of the one part and Benjamin Clardy of the county & colony aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Petersen Corbin for & in consideration of the sum of eighty pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Benjamin Clardy the receipt whereof the said Peter Corbin hath granted bargained & sold aliened enfeoffed & confirm unto the said Benjamin Clardy & by these presents doth grant bargain & sell alien enfeoff & confirm unto the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs & assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimation one hundred & thirty three acres situate lying & being in the County of Amelia on Wintocomake Creek being part of a tract of Tisdales bounded as followeth begining at a corner ash on the west side of the dry fork of Wintocomake at A ~ thence from A to B S 39° E 160 poles to a corner from B to C West 200 poles along the old line to a corner thence from C to D West 35° N 65 poles to a corner in the old line from D to E East 43 ½ poles to a corner ash on the said dry fork thence from E to A up the same as it meanders to the begining The said land being part of a tract granted unto old Tisdale dec'd by pattent the reversion & reversions remainder & remainders right estate interest benefit claim or demand whatsoever of him the said Peter Corbin of in or to the same or any part thereof To have & to hold the aforesaid land & all & singular the premises with their & every of their appurtenances unto the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs & assigns forever to the only use & behoof of him the said Peter Corbin for himself & his heirs the said land with all & singular the premise with their appurtenances unto him the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs & assigns against him the said Peter Corbin his heirs & assigns or any other person or person whatsoever shall & will warrant & forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said Peter Corbin have hereunto set his hand & affixed his seal the day & year above written

Sign'd seal'd & deliver'd in presence of us Peter Corbin [seal]
Thomas Terry  
James Davenport  
Dibdals Toll?  

Source: LDS FHL # 30,434, bk 8, pg 319-320
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 15 Dec 2004

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John & Jane Tisdale to John Clardy 1764

This Indenture made the twenty first day of Novr in the year of our lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and sixty four Between John Tisdale & Jane his wife of the county of Lunenburgh of the one part & John Clardy of the county of Amelia of the other part __ Witnesseth that the said John Tisdale & Jane his wife for and in consideration of the sum of twenty eight pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said John Clardy the receipt whereof they doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargain'd sold aliened released and confirm'd and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien release & confirm unto the said John Clardy & his heirs and assigns forever one tract or parcel of land situate lying & being in the aforesaid County of Amelia on the lower side of the dry fork of Wintocomake Creek containing sixty acres more or less being a part of four hundred acres granted to William Tisdale by patent bearing date the nineth day of July one thousand seven hundred and thirty seven and bounded as followeth (to wit) begining at a corner ash on Francis Patrums line at the fork of the branch and so along the said branch Eastward to the head of it to a white oak thence to a white oak thence to a pine thence to a corner white oak on Hoods line thence South East to the corner at two white oaks on Hood thence South West to Bavels & Clardys line to the corner at two white oaks and a pine thence West as it meanders to the begining together with all Houses Fences Woods under woods water and water courses thereon standing growing or being and all the Estate Right Title Interest claim and demand of the said John Tisdale & Jane his wife of in & to the aforesaid sixty acres of land more or less and promises together with their appurtenances unto the said John Clardy for ever to the only use and behoof of him the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Tisdale and Jane his wife for themselves & their heirs the said land & premises with their appurtenances unto the said John Clardy his heirs & assigns will warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said John Tisdale & Jane his wife hath hereunto set their hands & affixed their seals the day & year above written

Sign'd Seal'd & deliver'd John [his t mark] Tisdale [seal]
In Presence of us~ Jane [her t mark] Tisdale [seal]
Wm Pardue, John Pardue  
Francis Patron  

Memorandum the 21st day of Novr That livery and seizen of the within mentioned land & premises was made by the within named John Tisdale & Jane his wife to the within nam'd John Clardy his heirs and assigns according to the form & effect of this deed

In Presences of us John Tisdale [seal]
William Pardue Jane [her t mark] Tisdale [seal]
Francis Patrum  
Jno. Pardue  

At a court held for Amelia County the 22'd day of Novr 1764 This Indenture and the memorandum endorsed were acknowledged by the within named John Tisdale & Jane his wife parties thereto & ordered to be recorded the said Jane having been first privily examined as the law directs

Exam'd
Teste
T G Peachy A C___

Source: LDS FHL # 30,434, Bk 8, pg 398-400
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 15 Dec 2004

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Michael Clardy to John Archer 1766

This Indenture made the twenty fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & sixty six Between Michael Clardy of the parish of Raliegh & county of Amelia of the one part and John Archer of the parish and county aforesaid of the other part Witness that the said Michael Clardy for and in consideration of the sum sixty pounds current money of Virginia to him in had paid at & before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge himself fully satisfied hath given granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed and confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said John Archer and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimations one hundred acres be the same more or less situate lying and being in the Parish and county aforesaid on the great branch of Winticomake Creek and bounded as followeth, to wit, Beginning at a maple in John Clardy's line thence up the great branch to a poplar in Thomas Berrys line thence up the said Berrys line to a corner light wood knott in William Colemans line & down the said Colemans line to John Clardy's corner Red Oak thence along the said John Clardys line to the place begun at AND all buildings woods & underwoods standing or growing upon the premises and all way easements profits commodities and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and the reversion & reversions remainder & remainders thereof and all the right title use trust Interest property claim & demand of him the said Michael Clardy for and in all & singular the premises with all and every their Iuridents[sic] and all evidences writings or monuments[sic] of or concerning the said land & premises To have & to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all & singular the premises herein before mentioned meant or intended to be hereby granted with all & every of their appurtenances unto the said John Archer and to his heirs & assigns and to the only proper use and behoof of him the said John Archer and of his heirs and assigns forever and the said Michael Clardy and his heirs & the said tract or parcel of land and all & singular the premise herein before mentioned with the appurtenances unto the said John Archer his heirs and assigns and to his and heir own proper use & uses against the challenge claim and demand of all persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said Michael Clardy hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written

Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of Michael Clardy [seal]
Thomas Short  
John Jones  
Andrew Redford  

Memorandum That on the twenty fifth day of November one thousand seven hundred and sixty six quiet & peaceable possession with Livery & siezen of the within land & premises was given to the with named John Archer before the under written witnesses by

Michael Clardy [seal]

Source: LDS FHL # 30,435, pg 99-100
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 15 Dec 2004

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Richard & Frances Tally to Michael Clardy 1766

This Indenture made this twenty fifth day of November in the year our Lord one thousand seven hundred & sixty six Between Richard Tally & Frances his wife of Amelia County of the one part & Michael Clardy of the same county of the other part Witnesseth that the said Richard Tally & Frances his wife for & in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained & sold & by these presents doth give grant bargain & sell & confirm unto the said Michael Clardy his heirs & assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred & seventy acres more or less lying in Amelia County & bounded as followeth to wit Beginning at a corner branch on Wintorcomake Creek on Thomas Tallys line thence along the said line to a corner black oak on __kines[Jenkins?] branch on Tucker Tallys line thence along the said line to a corner ash on Peter Colemans line thence along the said line to a corner black oak on Francis Tucker Juniors line thence along the said line to a corner Poplar on the creek thence down the water courses of the said creek to the beginning together with all woods waters & water courses whatsoever to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining To have & to hold the said granted and premises with all the appurtenances unto the said Michael Clardy his heirs & assigns xxx & they the said Richard Tally & Frances his wife doth for themselves their heirs Executors & administrators covenant promisse & agree with the said Michael Clardy his heirs & assigns that they the said Richard & Frances Talley will & shall forever hereafter warrant & defend the aforesaid land & premises from any person or persons whatsoever In witness whereof they the said Richard Talley & Frances his wife hath hereunto set their hands & seal this day & year above written

Signed Seal'd & deliverd Richard [his x mark] Talley [seal]
In presence of Frances [her x mark] Talley [seal]
Thomas Berry  
Herskiah Coleman  
Thomas [his T mark] Vowell  

Memorandum that on the twenty fifth of November 1766 Livery & season of the within mentioned land was delivered by Richard Tally and Frances his wife to the within mentioned Michael Clardy according to the form & effect of this deed. In presence of

Thomas Berry Richard [his x mark] Talley [seal]
Herskiah Coleman Frances [her x mark] Talley [seal]
Thomas [his T mark] Vowell  

At a court held for Amelia County November 27th 1766 This Indenture & the memorandum endorsed were acknowledged by the within named Richard Talley party thereto and ordered to be recorded Frances the wife of the said Richard personally appeared in court and having been first privily examined as the law directs voluntarily relinquished her right of Dower in the land & premises conveyed by the said Indenture Exm'd Teste T G Peachy

Source: LDS FHL # 30,435, pg 68-69
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 15 Dec 2004

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William Jeter to Michael Clardy 1767

This Indenture made this twenteth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty seven between William Jeter of the county of Lunenburg of the one part and Michael Clardy of the county of Amelia of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Jeter for and in consideration of the sum of Forty pounds current money to him in hand paid by the said Michael Clardy the receipt whereof he doth hereby confess and acknowledge and hereof doth acquit exonerate and discharge the said Michael Clardy his heirs executors administrators by these presents hath granted bargained sold aliened released and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto Michael Clardy his heirs and assigns forever one certain track or parcel of land containing one hundred and ninety eight acres situate lying and being in the county of Lunenburg on the branches of grate Esu [sic] Beginning at a pine North seventy six degrees East one hundred and fifty three poles to Pointer thence South three degrees West one hundred and ninety six poles to a Red Oak, Thence South sixty two degrees West one hundred and seventy poles to a corner pine Thence along a line of new marked trees to the beginning with all houses buildings orchards woods under woods swamps marshes lowgrounds, meadows feedings[?] Rivers waters water courses therein contained and all other profits commodities hereditaments whatsoever to the same or any part thereof belonging or in anywise appertaining to have hold possess and enjoy the said tract or parcel of land and all theirs that before granted premises and every part thereof with their and every of their appurtanences to the said Michael Clardy his heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of the said Michael Clardy his heirs and assigns forever and the said William Jeter for himself his heirs doth further covenant with the said Michael Clardy that the said William Jeter the before granted land and premises with the appertunaces un to the said Michael Clardy his heirs or assigns will warrant and forever defend against him the said William Jeter and his heirs and against the claim or claims of every other person or persons whatsoever, In Testimony whereof the said William Jeter hath to these presents sett his hand and affixed his seal the day and year above written Sealed and Delivered

In presents of Wm Jeter [seal]
William Cary  
John White  
Lyddal Bacon  

Memorandum that peaceable possession and siezen of the within mentioned lands and premises was this day had by the within named William Jeter and by him delivered to the within named Michael Clardy according to the true entent and meaning of the with Indenture

William Cary William Jeter [seal]
John White  
Lyddal Bacon  

At a court held for Lunenburgh County the 14th May 1767 William Jeter acknowledged this deed Indented of the Memo of Livery Siezen hearon Indorsed, And Margaret his wife (being first personally examined according to law) Relinquished her right of Dower in and to the land conveyed by this deed all which is ordered to be recorded

Test Wm Taylor CLC

Source: LDS FHL # 32,392, Bk 11, pg 1-2
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 13 December 2004

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John Pardue to Benjamin Clardy 1767

This Indenture made this tenth day of August in the year or our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and sixty seven Between John Pardue of the Parish of Raleigh in the county of Amelia of the one part and Benjamin Clardy of the Parish and county aforesaid of the other part Witneseseth that the said John Pardue for & in consideration of the sum of sixty five pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Benjamin Clardy the receipt he the said John Pardue doth hereby acknowledge & have granted bargained sold aliened released and confirmed and by these present doth grant bargain sell alien release & confirm unto the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs & assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Amelia on the South side of Winticomaick Creek containing Two hundred acres and bounded as followeth To wit, Beginning at a corner black tack in Munfords line thence a long his line to a corner shrub white oak thence to a corner Spanish oak in Tisdales line thence along his line to a corner white oak in his line thence along the dividing line between John Purdue and William Perdue to the begining and is part of a Patent granted the said John Perdue for four hundred acres bearing date the fifth day of June one thousand seven hundred and forty six Together with all woods water and watercourses and the appurtenances there unto belonging unto the said Benjamin Clardy to the only use & behoof of him the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs and & assigns for ever and the said John Perdue & for himself and his heirs promises and agree to and with the said Benjamin Clardy that he the said John Perdue his heirs Execr adminr shall and will warrant and for ever defend the said land and premises unto the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs and assigns for ever against all and every person and persons whatsoever that shall lay any claim or demand thereto or to any part thereof In Witness whereof he the said John Perdue hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written In Presence of us

John Avary John Pardue [seal]
Michael Clardy  
James Clardy  
Benjamin Clardy  

Memorandum the livery and seizen of the within granted land was made by the with named John Pardue to the within named Benjamin Clardy to the form and effect of the within deed In Presence of us

John Avary John Pardue [seal]
Michael Clardy  
James Clardy  
Benjamin Clardy  

Source: LDS FHL # 30,435, Bk 9, pg 189
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 16 December 2004

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John Clardy to Benjamin Clardy 1768

This Indenture made this Twenty sixth day of May in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred & sixty eight between John Clardy of the Parish of Raleigh in the County of Amelia of the one part and Benjamin Clardy of the Parish and county aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Clardy for and in consideration of the sum of twenty eight pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Benjamin Clardy the receipt whereof he the said John Clardy doth hereby acknowledge have granted bargained bargained [sic] sold aliened released and confirmed and by these presents do grant bargain sell alien release & confirmed unto the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs and assigns for ever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Amelia on the lower side of the dry fork of Wintcomake Creek containing sixty acres more or less being part of four hundred acres granted to William Tisdale by Patent bearing date the ninth day of July one thousand seven hundred and thirty seven and bounded as followeth to wit Begining at a corner ash on Frances Patrums line at the forks of the branch and So along the said branch Eastward to the head to a white oak thence to a white oak thence to a pine thence to a corner white oak on Hoods line thence South East to the corner at two white oaks & a pine thence West as it meanders to the beginning Together with all woods water and water courses and the appurtenances there unto belonging unto the said Benjamin Clardy to the only use and behoof of him the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs and assign for ever and the said John Clardy doth for himself and his heirs promise and agree to and with the said Benjamin Clardy that he the said John Clardy his heirs Exers Admr shall and will warrant and for ever defend the said land and premises unto the said Benjamin Clardy his heirs & assigns for ever against all and every person and persons whatsoever that shall lay claim or demand thereto or to any part thereof In Witness whereof the said John Clardy hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day and year above written

John Avery John Clardy [seal]
Joel Stubblefield  
James Clardy  

Memorandum that livery and seizing of the within granted land was made by the within named John Clardy to the within named Benjamin Clardy according to the form and effect of the within deed

John Avary John Clardy [seal]
Joel Stubblefield  
Jam's Clardy  

At a court held for Amelia County the 26th day of May 1768 This Indenture and the memorandum endorsed were acknowledged by the within named John Clardy party there to and ordered to be recorded.

Teste T G Peachy Cl

Source: LDS FHL # 30,435, Bk 9, pg 330-331
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 16 Dec 2004

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Michael & Judith Clardy to Stith Thompson 1771

This Indenture made this 24th day of October in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and seventy one Between Michael Clardy and Judith his wife of Amelia County of the one part and Stith Thompson of Dinwiddie county of the other part Witnesseth that the said Michael Clardy & Judith his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and seventy pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Stith Thompson before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said Michael & Judith his wife doth acknowledged give grant bargain and sell and by these presents do give grant bargain sell and deliver unto the said Thompson infeoffed one certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and seventy acres situate and lying in the County of Amelia on the East side of Winticomake and bounded as follows Viz Begining at a corner branch in the said Creek on Thomas Tally's line thence along the said line to a corner Black Oak on Jinkins branch on Tucker Tally's line thence along the said line to a corner ash on Peter Coleman line thence along the said line to a corner Black Oak on Fras. Tucker Jur line thence along the said line to a corner Popular on Wintecomake thence down the said creek as it meanders to the begining together with all woods waters and water courses and all other appurtenances thereunto standing growing or in anywise thereunto belonging To have and to hold the said bargained land and premises to him the said Thompson his heirs and assigns to the only use and behoof of him the said Thompson and his heirs & assigns forever and they the said Michael Clardy & Judith his wife for themselves and their heirs Doth covenant and agree to and with the said Thompson his heirs and assigns that they the said Michael and Judith his wife will and shall for ever hereafter warrant and defend the said bargained land and premises against the claim of any person or persons whatsoever In witness whereof the said Michael Clardy and Judith his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals this day and date first above written. Signed Sealed & Delivered

In the presence of Michael Clardy [seal]
  Judith Clardy [seal]

Memorandum That on the 9 day of [blank] 1771 livery and seizen of the within mentioned land & premises was given and taken by the within nam'd Michael Clardy and Judith his wife to the within nam'd Thompson according to the form and effect of the within deed In the presence of

Rec'd of Stith Thompson this 2nd day of Octo'r 1771 the sum of one hundred & seventy pounds being the consideration money for the within ment'd l'd & premises

At a court for Amelia County the 24th day of October 1771 This Indenture was acknowledged by the within named Michael Clardy and Judith his wife parties thereto and ordered to be recorded she having been first privily examined as the law directs

Test John Pride DC

Source: LDS FHL # 30,435, pg 322-323
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 20 Dec 2004

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Michael Clardy to Isaac Webb 1771

This Indenture the 14th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy one and in the eleventh year of of [sic] his majesty reign, Between Michael Clardy of Amelia County of the one part and Isaac Webb of Lunenburg County of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Michael Clardy for and in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid before the delivery hereof the receipt whereof the said Clardy doth hereby acknowledge thereof exonate [sic] acquit & discharge the said Isaac Webb, his heirs and admr and assigns have given granted, bargained and sold & by these presents doth give grant bargain & sell and confirm to the said Isaac Webb his heirs and admr forever, a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being, in the county of Lunenburg & bounded as followeth, Viz, Beginning at a corner pine on Jonathan Patterson line & the said Isaac Webb line thence, N76° , E, 153 poles to pointers thence, S 3 ° West 196 poles to a red oak, thence S 62d Wt. 112, poles to a pine thence along the said Webb line to the beginning, containing two hundred acres by estimation, To have and to hold, the said tract or parcel of land by the said, courses, for two hundred acres, with the appurtenances thereon mentioned and, intended to be hereby bargained and sell to the said, Isaac Webb, his heirs and assigns for ever, to his and their proper only purpose use & behoof for ever, and the said Michael Clardy for himself his heirs excr admir, doth covenant promiss & agree to & with the sd Isaac Webb, his heirs excr. Admr & assigns, that the sd bargained premises are free & clear of all incumberances of the sd Michael Clardy, his heirs excr, admr shall and for ever, will warrant & defend, to the said Isaac Webb, his heirs and assigns the said hereby bargained & premises against the claim or demand of any person or persons, whatsoever & that the sd Michael Clardy shall & will hereafter at the request of the said Isaac Webb, his heirs & assigns make Inc[?] & execute any other lawfull act or acts conveyances or apoureances[sic] in the law for the more sure making is confirming of the sd premises to the sd Isaac Webb, his heirs & assigns as by him or them or his or their councell, learn in the law, shall be delivered advised or required In Witness whereof the party hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day and year above written.

  Michael Clardy [seal]
Signed & sealed & delivered in presents of  

Memorandum, that on the 11th day of Novr anno dom one thousand seven hundred & seventy one, the within mentioned did enter into the within mentioned land and premises & did deliver in quite & peacable possession & seiznd[sic] thereof according to the form & effect of the within written deed, to the within named Isaac Webb to hold to him & to his heirs forever

Test, Michael Clardy [seal]

At a court held for Lunenburg County the 11th day of November 1777, Michael Clardy acknowledged the within written Indenture, and the memorandum of livery and seizen hereon Indorsed, and Judah his wife being first prively[sic] examined according to law, relinquished her right of dower in and to the land & premises, conveyed by the said Indenture, all which was, ordered to be recorded.

Teste Wm. Taylor CLC

Source: LDS FHL # 32,392, Bk 12, pg 63-65
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 14 December 2004

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John & Susannah Clardy to George Kidd 1771

This Indenture made this Twenty eighth day of November in the year of our Lord Christ seventeen hundred & seventy one between John Clardy Sen'r & Susannah his wife of Amelia County of the one part & George Kidd of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Clardy & Susannah his wife for & in consideration of the sum of Eighty pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the sd George Kidd before the sealing & delivery of these presence the receipt whereof the said Clardy & Susannah his wife hath given granted bargained & sold & by these presence do give grant bargain sell delivery & confirm in Fecoffed[sic] unto the said George Kidd one certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimation one hund'd acres be the same more or less situate being and lying in Amelia County on the East side of Tuckers branch and bounded as follows Viz, Beginning on Tuckers Branch at the mouth of John Clardy spring branch thence along Daniel Allens line to a black gum on Colemans corner thence along the said Coleman line to a Red Oak thence along Hez'h Bevills line to the said Tuckers Branch thence down the said branch as it meanders to the begining together with all houses orchards waters and water courses and all other appurtenances thereunto standing growing being or any wise thereunto belonging to him the said Kidd To have and to hold the said bargained land & premises to the proper use and behoof of him the said George Kidd his heirs and assigns for ever the same as the the [sic]same had been actually granted to the said Kidd by Patent and the said John Clardy and Susanna his wife for themselves and their heirs doth covenant and agree to and with the said Kidd that they the said John & Susannah his wife the said bargained land and premises will warrant and for ever hereafter defend to him the said George Kidd & his heirs for ever against the claim or demand of any person or persons whatsoever In witness whereof the said John Clardy and Susannah his wife hath hereunto set their hand & seals this day & date above written

Sign'd Seal'd & Deliver'd John [his l C mark] Clardy [seal]
In presence of [no witness noted] Susannah [her S mark] Clardy [seal]

Memorandum that on this 20th day of November 1771 quiet & peaceable livery & seizen of the within mention'd land & premises was given and rec'd from the within ment'd John Clardy & Susannah his wife to the within nam'd George Kidd according to the form and effect of the within deed
In presence of

Nov'r 20th day 1771 rec'd of George Kidd the sum of Eighty pounds Virginia currency being the consideration Money for the within ment'd land & premises

I say Rec'd JP

At a court held for Amelia County the 20th day of November 1771 this Indenture was acknowledged by the within named John Clardy and Susannah his wife parties thereto and ordered to be recorded the said Susannah having been first prively exam'd as the law directs

Test John Pride DC

Source: LDS FHL # 30,435, pg 347-348
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 20 December 2004

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Joseph Philips to John Clardy 1771

This Indenture made this 28th November 1771 Between Joseph Philips of Amelia County of the one part & John Clardy of the same County of the other part Witness that the said Joseph Philips for & in consideration of the sum of seventy five pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said John Clardy the receipt whereof he doth hereby confess and acknowledge hath bargain'd sold alien'd and confirmed of the said Joseph Philips for himself his heirs Ex'rs & Adm'rs doth by these presents grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns for ever one certain tract or parcel land containing one hundred acres be the same more or less lying and being in the fork Nottoway and joining the lines of Thomas Williams Richard Ellis Thos. Gunn and Thos Haskins To have & to hold the aforesaid one hundred acres land with all the appurtenances to the said John Clardy his heirs & assigns for ever & the said Joseph Phillips for himself his heirs Exc'trs & Adm'str doth covenant and agree with the said John Clardy that he the said Joseph Phillips will warrant and for ever defend the said before mentioned land with all the appurtenances to the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns for ever against him the said Joseph Phillips & his heirs and from the claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever In witness whereof the said Joseph Phillips hath to these presents set his hand & seal the day and year above written Sign'd Seal'd & Deliver'd

In the presence of Joseph Phillips [seal]

Mem'd
That this day peaceable possession & seizen of the within mention land & premises was given and delivered by the within mention'd Joseph Phillips to the within John Clardy In the presence of

At a court held for Amelia County the 28th day of November 1771 This indenture was acknowledged by the within named Joseph Phillips party thereto and ordered to be recorded Elizabeth the wife of the said Phillips personally appeared in court and having been first prively examined voluntarily relinquished her right of Dower in the land and premises conveyed by the said Indenture

Test John Pride DC

Source: LDS FHL #30,435, pg 350-351
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 20 December 2004

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Samuel Morgan Jr to John Clardy 1772

This Indenture made this Twenty third day of January and in the year of Christ one thousand seven hundred and seventy two Between Samuel Morgan Jun'r of Amelia County & Mary his wife of the one part and John Clardy of Amelia County of the other part Witnesseth that the said Samuel Morgan for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifteen pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said John Clardy the receipt whereof we doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained & sold aliened and confirmed & by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land situate in the said county of Amelia on Wintocomake Creek and containing by estimation two hundred acres be the same more or less bounded by the lands of Clardy, Pardue & Wills Together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or anywise appertaining To have & to hold the said tract or parcel of land unto him the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns for ever to the only proper use & behoof of him the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns for ever and the said Samuel Morgan and Mary his wife for themselves & theirs heirs the said tract or parcel of land and premises and every part thereof against him and his heirs and against all any every other person whatsoever to the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and for ever defend by these presents in Witness whereof the said Samuel Morgan & Mary his wife hath hereunto set their hands & seals the day and year above mentioned

Signed Sealed & Delivered Sam Morgan [seal]
In the presence of Mary [her x mark] Morgan
William Brooks  
Cain Meann  
Levi Deaton  

Memorandum That on the day of [blank] one thousand seven hundred & seventy one quiet and peaceable possession of the within mentioned land and premises with livery & seizen was given to the within nam'd John Clardy by Samuel Morgan & Mary his wife
Witness
Dev'd the [blank] day of 1771 Rec'd of John Clardy the sum of one hundred and fifteen pounds being the consideration for the within mentioned land and premises I say Rec'd JP

At a court for Amelia County the 23rd day of January 1772 This Indenture was acknowledged by the within named Samuel Morgan & Mary his wife parties thereto and ordered to be recorded the sd Mary having been first privily examined as the law directs

Test John Pride DC

Source: LDS FHL# 30,435, pg 364-365
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 20 December 2004

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Deed Triparte. 1775
Judith (x) Booth, widow of George Booth, Decd. and George Booth and Nathaniel Booth, late of Amelia Co., of the first part; Nathaniel Harrison & Charles Duncan, Exors. of will of John Gilliam late of Prince George Co., VA of the second part; and William Gilliam, Thomas Gilliam Peachy & Elizabeth his wife, Nathaniel Harrison & Ann his wife, Charles Duncan & Jean, his wife, and Robert Boyd & Susanna, his wife of the third part. Dated 14 Nov 1775. Consid. 325 pounds. 256a in Amelia Co. on Sweathouse Creek, adj. land which John Gilliam purchased from John Booth, and George's Branch as it meanders. John Gillilam's will stated that whatever sum was due him from his copartnery of James Henderson & Co., when settlement was made, was to descend to his son, William Gillliam and his heirs. He authorized his Exors. either to let the sum out at interest, or purchase a tract of land. If William died before age 21 and without issue, then the money was to be divided between his four sisters Elizabeth, Ann, Jean, and Susanna, or their heirs. This deed carries out the instructions in Gilliam's will.
Wit. Barnard Roberts, James Clardy, James Chappell, Matt Roberts, Thomas G. Peachy, Jr., Thomas G. Peachy, Sr., William Thomson, Archer Johnson, & William Booth.
Pro: 24 June 1779 by Johnson.

Unrecorded Deeds & Other Documents, Amelia Co., VA 1750-1902, Abstracted & Compiled by Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey 975.5634 R28m LDS FHL

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John Clardy to Richard Harrison 1775

This Indenture made this 22nd of November in the year of our Lord God one thousand hundred and seventy five Between John Clardy planter of the County of Amelia of the one part and Richard Harrison of the County of Lunenburg Planter of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Clardy for Divers good causes himself there unto moved but more especially for and in consideration of the just and full sum of Sixty five pounds current money of Virginia in hand well and truly paid by the said Richard Harrison unto the said John Clardy the receipt whereof the said John Clardy doth hereby acknowledge Hath given granted bargained and sold and by theses presents doth freely and absolutely give grant bargain and sell and confirm unto the said Richard Harrison his heirs and assigns for ever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the said County of Amelia containing one hundred acres be the same more or less adjoining the land of Wm Evan, Gunns, Thomas Hoskins, Zack Hurt and Thomas Williams with all woods underwoods, water, water courses, houses orchards Gardens Fencings and all the Improvements there on being. To have and to Hold the above mentioned land and all the appurtenance hereunto belonging or in any ways appertaining unto the said Richard Harrison his heirs and assigns for ever without any manner of Let molestation or denial of him the said John Clardy his heirs Executors administrators or assigns and the said John Clardy to for the above consideration put the said Richard Harrison his heirs & in full and peaceable possession of the above mentioned lands and premises with all its rights and privileges, and the said John Clardy do and shall for ever by virtue of these presents defend all the right and titles of the above mentioned land and all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining against all and every person or persons whatsoever In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written

John [his mark] Clardy [seal]

Signed Sealed & Delivered
in Presence of
Received the day of the date of the within Indenture of Richd Harrison therein named the just and full sum of sixty five pounds current money, being the consideration within mentioned to be paid

John [ his mark] Clardy

Test.
At a court held for Amelia County Novem'r 28th 1775 This Indenture and the receipt endorsed were acknowledged by the within named John Clardy party thereunto & ordered to be recorded

Test TG Peachy, A C

Source: LDS FHL# 30,436, Bk 13, pg 259-260
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 21 Dec 2004

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Thomas Comer to John Clardy 1776

This Indenture made this 19th day of Sepr. In the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and seventy six Between Thomas Comer plt. of the County of Halifax of the one part and John Clardy plt. Of the other part Witnesseth that the said Thomas Comer for and in consideration of the sum of seventy pounds cur. money to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and every part and parcel thereof doth fully clearly and absolutely aquit exonerate and discharge the sd John Clardy his heirs or assigns by these presents and for divers other good causes and considerations him thereunto moving the sd Thomas Comer hath granted bargained sold and do by these presents grant bargain sell and confirm unto the sd John Clardy his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing by Patent Four hundred acres be it more or less, situate lying and being in the County of Halifax and bounded as follows beginning at pointers in Thomas Tennys line thence So. seven degrees West three hundred and sixty poles to pointers in Beavis line So twenty nine degrees West ninety four poles to pointers in W Donalds line So fifty three and a half degrees East one? hundred and seventy four poles crossing two branches to pointers in James Boyers line thence on Boyers line So sixty one degrees East fifty four poles to a black jack, thence on Garrots line North thirty degrees and an half East one hundred and sixty eight poles to a red oak No fifty eight and an half degrees West two hundred and four poles to a white oak North twenty nine degrees East one hundred and eighty two poles to a white oak North thirty three degrees and a half West one hundred and seventy poles to the first station and the Revertion and Revertions, remainder and remainders Right Estate Interest benefit claim and demand whatsoever of him the sd Thomas Comer of in or to this sd land and premises or part thereof To have and to hold the aforesaid land and premises with them and every of there appurtenances unto the sd John Clardy his heirs and assigns to the only use of him the sd John Clardy his heirs or assigns forever and __ said Thomas Comer for himself and his heirs the said tract of land with all and singular ____ _____ appurtenances unto the said John Clardy his heirs or assigns ____ ____ him the sd Thomas Comer his heirs and assigns and against any person or persons whatsoever will warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said Thomas Comer hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written

Signed sealed and delivered Thos [his L mark] Comer [seal]
In presents of  

Memorandum that severy seisin and possession by turf and twig of the within mentioned land and premises was was [sic] given by Thomas Comer unto the within named John Clardy this 19 day of Sepr. Anno. 1776

Thos [his L mark] Comer [seal]

At a court held for Halifax County the 19th day of September 1776 This Indenture with the memorandum of Severy of seisen herein indorsed between Thomas Comer of the one part and John Clardy of the other were by the said Thomas acknowledged to be his several acts and deed and the same were ordered to be recorded and Francis his wife of the said Thomas being first privately examined according to law did freely and voluntarily relinquish all right of Dower in and to the lands and premises conveyed by this Indenture

Teste Geo. Carrington CHC

Source: LDS FHL # 33,884, Bk 11, pg 118-119
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 1 Dec 2004

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John Comer to Michael Clardy 1776

This Indenture made this nineteenth day of September One thousand seven hundred and seventy six Between John Comer of the County of Halifax of the one part and Michael Clardy of the same county of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Comer for and in consideration of the sun of one hundred pounds current money to him in hand paid, by the said Michael Clardy the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Michael Clardy and to his heirs and assigns one certain tract or parcel of land lying situate and being in the county of Halifax aforesaid on the west side of Peters Creek containing Two hundred and ninety acres be the same more or less and bounded as follows Viz. beginning at a red oak in Byrd's line thence new lines North fifteen degrees West two hundred and forty four poles to a white oak thence North forty eight and an half degrees East one hundred and seventy poles to a pine thence North eight and three quarters West forty poles to a red oak North seventy six and an half degrees East one hundred and ten poles to a willow oak in one of the head branches of said creek. Thence down the same and down the main creek as they meander to Byrd's line thence along his line North eight five and a half degrees West forty four poles to the beginning To have and to hold the said land and appurtenances together with all its rights and privileges unto him the said Michael Clardy and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Comer doth for himself and his heirs covenant and agree to and with the said Michael Clardy his heirs and assigns that the said John Comer and his heirs the above granted land and premises together with all its rights and privileges whatsoever unto the said Michael Clardy his heirs and assigns free and clear from all encumbrances and against the claim of any person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend In witness whereof the said John Comer hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year above written Signed sealed and delivered John Comer [seal] In presence of Memorandum that on the day and year first within mentioned peaceable and quiet possession with the livery and seizen of the said land and premises within mentioned was made and delivered by the within named John Comer the grantor unto the with named Michael Clardy to hold to him and his heirs and assigns forever according to the purpose true intent and meaning of the within indenture In presence of John Comer [seal] At a court held for Halifax County the 19th day of September 1776 This indenture with the memorandum of livery of seizen hereon land[?] and between John Comer of the one part and Michael Clardy of the other were by the said John acknowledged to be his several acts and deed and the same was ordered to be recorded and Amey his wife of the said John being first privately examined according to _____ _____ freely and voluntary relinquish all right of dower in and to the same convey by this indenture

Teste
Truly recorded Geo. Carrington CHC

Source: LDS FHL # 31,884, Bk 10, pg 113
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 1 December 2004

 

John & Susana (Elliot) Clardy to Nathaniel Hall 1776

This Indenture made this XVII [17th] day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and seventy six Between John Clardy and Suzana Eliot Clardy his wife of the county of Halifax of the one part and Nathaniel Hall of the other part of the said county Witness that the said John Clardy and Suzana Elliot Clardy his wife for and in consideration of the sun of thirty pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid the receipt whereof they doth hereby acknowledged and thereof and every part thereof doth fully clearly and absolutely acquit exonerate and discharge the said Nathaniel Hall his heirs executors administrators by these presents and for divers good causes and consideration him thereunto moovining [sic] he the said John Clardy and Suzana Eliot Clardy his wife hath granted bargained and sold aleniated [sic] infioffed [sic] and confirmed unto the said Nathaniel Hall his heirs and assigns forever a certain track or parcel of land containing one hundred acres by estimation be the same more of less situate lying and being on a branch known by the name of Toulis branch in the county of Halifax and bounded as followeth, tourt,[sic] beginning at an oak on Bayles line thence a straight course to a live oak on a branch , thence up the said branch as is meanders to which the line crosses the said branch joyning [sic] Elias Dejurnets ____ _____ the said Dyernets line to Bartlet Milions and said Halls land thence along their line to Boyce's corner thence to the beginning the revertion and revertions remainder and remainders rites Estate Interest benefits claim and demand whatsoever of him the said John Clardy and Suzana Eliot Clardy his wife of in or to the said land and premises or any part thereof To have and to hold the aforesaid parcel of land and singular the premises with them and every of their appurtenances unto the said Nathaniel Hall his heirs and assigns forever against him the said Clardy and Suzana Eliot Clardy his wife their heirs and assigns and against any other person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents In witness whereof the said John Clardy and Suzana Eliot Clardy his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above Riten

Seal'd and delivered John [his T mark] Clardy [seal]
In presence of Suzann Elliott [her v mark] Clardy [seal]
W. Wright Thomas Robins  
James Hill  

Memorandom that peaceable and quiet possession of the within mentioned land and premises was had and taken by the within named Nathaniel Hall the day and year within mentioned delivered by me John [his TI mark] Clardy Witness W. Wright James Hill Receiv'd of the within named Nathaniel Hall the sum of thirty pounds current money of Virginia being the considered sum within mentioned Isay[?] receiv'd of me~~~~

At a court held in Halifax County the 20th day of February 1777 This Indenture with the memorandum of severy of seizen and receipt herein indorsed between John Clardy and Susannah Elliott Clardy his wife of the one part and Nathaniel Hall of the other were by the said John Clardy acknowledged to be his several acts and deed and the same were ordered to be recorded. And the said Suzannah Elliott Clardy his wife being first privately examined according to law, do fully and voluntarily relinquish all right of Dower in and to the land and premises conveyed by this Indenture~~~~~~

Source: LDS FHL #33,884, Bk 10, pg 156-157
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 1 Dec 2004

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Ann Corban to Benjamin Clardy 1777

This Indenture made this twenty sixth day of July in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven between Ann Corban of Amelia County of the one part & Ben Clardy of the county afsd of the other part Witnesseth that the said Ann Corban for & In consideration of the sum of seven pounds current money of Virginia to her in hand paid by the sd Ben Clardy before the sealing & delivering of these presence the receipt whereof she the sd Ann Corban hath bargained, sold, confirmed, & relinquished by her right of Dower in a certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimation sixty four acres Being part of a tract left to her by William Tisdale her former husband which land is lying in the said county of Amelia & joining the lands of the sd Clardy, John Wilson, & John Tucker To have and to hold the said bargained land & premises to him the sd Clardy during the natural life of her the sd Ann Corban, and she the sd Ann Corban doth covenant and agree to and with the sd Ben Clardy that the bargained land and premises she will warrant & defend to him the said Ben Clardy his heirs and assigns during her the sd Ann Corbans natural life In Witness whereof she the sd Ann Corban hath hereunto set her hand & seal this day and date above written

Signd Seald and Delivered Ann Corban [seal]
In the Presence of  
John Gorham  
Wm. Clardy  
Edmd. Graves  

Memorandum that on this 26th day of July 1777 Quiet & peaceable possession of the within mentioned land & premises with livery & seizen was the day given by the within mentioned Ann Corban & received by the within namd Ben Clardy according to the form & effect of the within deed
Witness
John Gorham
Wm. Clardy
Edmd. Graves

July 26 1777 Rec'd of Ben Clardy the sum of seven hundred pounds Virginia currency being the consideration money for the within mentioned land and premises I say Rec'd TG

Ann Corban

At a court held for Amelia County September 25 1777 This Indenture & the Memorandum & receipt endorsed were proved by the oaths of William Clardy & Edmund Graves and at another court held for the said County the 28th of May 1778 the same were proved by the oath of John Gorham the other witness thereto and ordered to be recorded

Test T G Peachy CC

Source: LDS FHL #30,436, Bk 14, Pg 333-334
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 21 December 2004

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Francis & Mary Patrum to Benjamin Clardy 1777

This Indenture made this Twenty third day of September in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred & seventy seven Between Fran's Patram and Mary his wife of Chesterfield County of the one part and Benjamin Clardy Senr of Amelia County of the other part Witnesseth that the said Patram and Mary his wife for & in consideration of the sum of Fifty pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Clardy before the sealing & delivering of these presents the receipt whereof they doth acknowledge and hath given granted bargained sold & confirm Infeeoffed [sic] unto the sd Ben Clardy his & assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying & being in the sd county of Amelia and containing by estimation sixty four acres be the same more or less being the remaining part of a tract of land formerly belonging to Wm Tinsdale[sic] and adjoining the land of John Wilson, John Tucker, John Clardy & the said Ben Clardy To have and to hold the said bargained land & premises to him the said Ben Clardy his heirs & assigns forever in as form and ample a manner as tho the same had been granted to the said Clardy by Patent and they the said Fran's & Mary his wife for themselves and their Heirs do covenant & agree to and with the said Clardy that the said Bargained land & premises they will warrant and forever defend to him the sd Ben Clardy his heirs and assigns forever In Witness whereof the said Francis Patram & Mary his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals this day & date above written

Sign'd Seal'd & Deliver'd Francis Patram [seal]
In presence of [her x mark] Mary Patram [seal]

Mem'dm that on this 23rd day of September 1777 Quiet & peacable possession with livery & seizen of the within mentiond land & premises was given by the within mentioned Patram and chec'd by the within namd Clardy according to the law & effect of the within deed Witness

Rec'd by Ben Clardy the 23rd of September 1777 the sum of fifty pounds Virg'a currency being the consideration money for the within mentioned land & premises ______ rec'd Amelia County Court September 25, 1777 This Indenture was acknowledged by the within named Francis Patram and Mary his wife parties thereto and ordered to be recorded the said Mary having been first privily examined as the law directs

Test T G Peachy CC.

Source: LDS FHL #30,436, Bk 14, Pg 161-162
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 21 December 2004

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John Clardy to William Pearman 1780

This Indenture made this tenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty Between John Clardy of the County of Halifax of one part and William Pearman of the said county of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Clardy for and in consideration of the sum of fifteen hundred pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and in every part and parcel thereof doth fully clearly and absolutely acquit and discharge the said William Pearman his heirs executors and administrators by these presents and for divers other good causes and considerations him there unto moving he the said John Clardy hath granted bargained and sold aliened enfeofed and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said William Pearman his heirs and assigns forever a certin tract or parcel of land containing by estimation one hundred acres be the same more or less situate and being on the waters of Runaway Creek in Halifax county Bounded as followeth Beginning at a Red oak on Readstine so following the anewline[sic] to a corner hickory in Dejarnals line thence down the spring branch to Nathan Halls line to a corner white oak and thence along anewline [sic] to Fowles line beginning on a _____ oak and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders right estate interest benefits claim and demand whatsoever of him the said John Clardy of in or the said land and premises being or any part thereof To have and to hold the aforesaid parcel of land and singular the premises with their and every of their appertineces unto the said William Pearman his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Clardy for himself and his heirs the said parcel of land with all and singular the premises with his appurtenances unto the said William Pearman his heirs and assigns forever against him the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns and against any other person or persons whatsoever & hath and will warrant and for ever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said John Clardy hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed in presences of

John Hall, Robert Hall John [his + mark] Clardy [seal]
Dudley Glass  

Memerandon that on the tenth day of October quiet and peacible possession and sezon was given and granted to the within mentioned premises the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge

In presences of Dudley Glass, Robert Hall John [his + mark] Clardy [seal]

At a court held for Halifax County the 19th day of October 1780 this indenture with the memorandum of severy of seizor hereon indorsed between John Clardy of the one part and William Pearman of the other part were by the said John Clardy acknowledged to be his several acts and deed and the same were ordered to be recorded and Susannah the wife of the said John being first privately examined according to law did truly and voluntarily relinguish all rights of dower in and to the land and premises conveyed by this indenture.

Teste Geo. Carrington CHC
Truly Recorded

Source: LDS FHL #31,885, Bk 13? Pg 61-62
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 9 Dec 2004

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John Clardy to Daniel Easley 1782

This Indenture made the 17th day of October and in the year of our Lord Christ One thousand seven hundred and eighty two Between John Clardy of the county of Halifax of the one part & Daniel Easley of the said county of the other part~ Witnesseth that the said John Clardy for & in consideration of the sum of eighty pounds current money of Virginia paid to the said John Clardy the receipt whereof he hereby doeth acknowledge hath given granted bargained & sold unto the said Daniel Easley & to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract piece parcel or dividend of land situate in the county of Halifax & on the branches of Banister River containing one hundred acres more or less and bounded as followeth To Wit, Beginning a Red Oak in Fowlers line thence John Miloms line to a popular and white oak in a branch thence up the branch as it meanders to a white oak in William Pearmans line, thence his line to a red oak in Fowlers line thence his line to the beginning Together wit hall houses, and houses, orchards gardens fences, water and water courses ways, woods under woods Profits commodities advantages and appurtenances whatsoever there unto belonging or in any wise appertaining thereto To have and to hold the aforesaid one hundred acres of land together with their executed premisses, and every part and parcel thereof with their & every of their appurtenances with the remainder and remainder revertion and revertions unto the said Daniel Easley and unto his heirs and assigns, to the only proper use and behoof of the said Daniel Easley and of his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Clardy for himself his heirs & doth covenant to and with the said Daniel Easley his heirs & agree that he the said John Clardy and his heirs the above mentioned land and premisses unto the said Daniel Easley his heirs and assigns forever against him the said John Clardy his heirs and against all and every other person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and for ever defend In Witness whereof the said John Clardy have hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and date first above written

Sign'd sealed & Del. John [his T mark] Clardy [seal]
In Presence of  
W. Wright, James Chappell, Jesse Pearman  

At a court for Halifax County the 17th day of October 1872 This Indenture between John Clardy of the one part & Daniel Easley of the other part, was by the said John acknowledged to be his act of Deed & the same was ordered to be recorded and Susannah the wife of the said John being first privately examined according to law did freely & voluntearely relinquish all right of dower in and to the land premises conveyed by this Indenture.

Teste Geo. Carrington CHC
Truly Recorded

Source: LDS FHL # 31,885, Bk 12, pg 252
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 9 Dec 2004

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John Clardy to Jesse Pearman 1782

This Indenture made this 15th day of October in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty two Between John Clardy of the County of Halifax of the one part and Jesse Pearman of the county aforesaid Witnesseth that the said John Clardy for and in consideration of the sum of seventy pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and and [sic] every part and parcel thereof doth fully clearly and absolutely and cooperate and discharge the said Jesse Pearman his heirs executors and administrator by these presence and for divers other good causes and considerations from thereunto moving he the said John Clardy hath granted bargained and sold allenated[sic] infifed[sic] and confirmed and by these presences doth grant bargain and sell alien infif[sic] and confirm unto the said Jesse Pearman his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land and containing by estimation one hundred acres more of less lying and being in the county of Halifax on a branch of Runaway Creek and bounded as followeth to wit. Beginning at a hickory in a Lias Dejarnels line North twenty nine degrees East one hundred and twenty six poles to a white oak then North thirty three degrees and a half West one hundred and seventy poles to pointers in Smith line thence South Seven degrees West two hundred and sixty poles to a red oak thence new lines to the first station and the revertion and revertions remainder and remainders right estate interest benefit clame and demand whatsoever of him the said John Clardy of in or to the said land or any part thereof To have and to hold the aforesaid parcel of land and singular the premises with thema dn every of their appertaimance unto the said Jesse Pearman his heris and assigns forever against him the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns and against any other person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents In witness whereof the said John Clardy hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written.

Signed sealed and delivered Jno. Clardy L S~
. In the presence of  

At a court held for Halifax county the 17th day of October 1782 This indenture between John Clardy of the one part & Jesse Pearman of the other, was by the said John acknowledged to be his act and deed and the same was ordered to be recorded and Susannah the wife of the said John being first privately examined according to law and freely and voluntearly relinquish all right of dower in an to the land and premises conveyed by this indenture.

Teste Geo. Carrington CHC
Truly recorded

Source: LDS FHL # 31,885, Bk 12, pg 253
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 9 Dec 2004

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Oct 8, 1785 from Henry Caviness of Mecklenburg Co., VA to John Clardy of Amelia County, for 225 pounds, about 230 acres in Mecklenburg on the south side of Roanoke [river] on mill cr, it being part of a tract of land formerly belonging to Henry Caviness deceased, and bounded by the lines of William Taylor, George Tarry, Robert Crawley, and Thomas Goode. Signed Henry Cavaness
Wit- R. Vaughan
Wm. Bullington
Matthew Green

Recorded 14 Nov 1785
Ellinor Caviness, wife of the said Henry Caviness, came into court, and being first privately examined, voluntarily relinquished her right of dower to the land conveyed. At Mecklenburg Court of Jan 12, 1789, Lucy Culbreath, wife of Thomas Culbreath, a party to this indenture, came into court, and being first privately examined, voluntarily relinquished her right of dower to the land conveyed [sic].

Source: Mecklenburg Co., VA Deed Bk 6, p 523. Mecklenburg Co.,VA Deeds 1779-1786, compiled by T.L.C. Genealogy, 975.5645 R2m v.4; LDS FHL

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Peter Melone to John Clardy 1786

This Indenture made this Ninteenth day of October In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty six between Peter Melone of the County of Halifax of the one part and John Clardy of the same county of the other part Witnesseth that the said Peter Melone for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said John Clardy and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth give grant and sell and confirm unto the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the foresaid county on the waters of Mirey Creek and containing by estimation one hundred acres more or less and bound as followeth to wit Beginning at Mays Chesnut oak thence South thirty four poles to pointers thence East 106 poles to pointers thence South 160 poles to pointers in Colquits line thence East 40? poles to a post oak sapling thence North 411? Poles to pointers in Mays line thence North 69 degrees West 41 Poles to pointers thence South 57 degrees West 521 poles to the beginning together with all houses woods ways waters and water courses To have to hold the said land above mentioned and premises with all and singular the rights priviledges and advantages & appurtunces there unto belonging or in any ways appertaining unto him the said John Clardy his heirs and assigns forever against him the said Peter Melone and against the claim or demand of any other person or persons whatsoever shal and will by these presents forever warrant and defend in Witness whereof the said Peter Melone hath to these presents set his hand & affixed his seal this day and year above mentioned

Seal'd & delivered Peter Melone SS
In presence of  
Meades Anderson  
Jonathan Colquit  
Stephen Pahkey  
Daniel Miner  

Source: LDS FHL # 31,885, Bk 13, pg 504
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 9 Dec 2004

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Peter Malone to Thomas Clardy 1786

This Indenture made this twenty first day of Dec. in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and eighty six between Peter Malone of Halifax county of the one part and Thomas Clardy of the same county Witnesseth that the said Peter Malone for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Stephen Panky the receipt whereof the said Peter Malone doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth give grant bargain and sell unto the said Thomas Clardy his heirs and assigns forever [certain] one track or parcel of land containing two hundred acres more or less lying and being in the county of Halifax on the branch of Mirey Creek and bounded as follows (Viz) beginning at a Post Oak in Colquets line and thence two hundred pole[s] to Pointers in Jordans line North ten degrees East one hundred and fifty four poles to pointers in Mays line, thence along his lines south eighty degrees, west one hundred & fifty poles to pointers North Eleven degrees East eighty six poles to a corner white oak North sixty nine degrees West forty poles to pointers thence South two hundred and forty poles to the beginning it being part of the track of land whereon the said Malone did live together with al houses woods waters and all other the apportunances thereunto belonging or in any wise apportaining to have and to hold the said land and appertainances thereunto belonging unto the said Thomas Clardy his heirs and assigns forever and the said Peter Malone doth for himself and heirs covenant and agree with the said Thomas Clardy that he the said Peter Malone and his heirs the above granted land and promises unto the said Thomas Clardy his heirs and assigns forever against all person shall and will warrant and forever defend in witness whereof the said Peter Malone hath hereunto set his hand and seal this day and year above written.

Peter Malone SS

At a court held for Halifax county the 21st day of December 1786 This Indenture from Peter Malone to Thomas Clardy was acknowledged and ordered to be recorded & Mary the wife of the said Peter being privately examined relinquished her right of dowry to the same.

Teste Geo. Carrington C

Source: LDS FHL #31,886, Bk 14, pg 2-3
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 9 Dec 2004

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Joseph Bevill Jr. to Henry Clardy 1789

This Indenture made this eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord Christ One thousand seven hundred and eighty nine Between Joseph Bevill Junr. and Henry Clardy both of the county of Nottoway. Witnesseth that the said Joseph Bevill and his wife Elizabeth for and in consideration of the sum of fifty one pounds Virginia currency to them in hand paid the receipt hereof they doth acknowledge hath bargained granted sold aliened enfeoffed and confirmed and by these presents doth bargain grants, sell alien enffeoff and confirm unto the said Clardy and his heirs and assigns forever one tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the county aforesaid on both sides of Wells Road and on the head branches of the dry fork creek & adjoining the land of Joseph Bevill Junr. Benjamin Clardy and the said Joseph Bevill being part of the said land whereon the said J Bevill Jnr now lives containing fifty one acres more or less beginning at a pine the north side of Wells's road thence N 85 degrees W 510? Poles to a pine the south side of Well's Road on a slash thence 30 W 23/2 [23 ½] poles to a Spanish oak thence N 35 East one hundred and fourteen poles to a large pine the north side of Well's Road thence due East 60 poles to a branch thence up the branch as it meanders to a pine at the gate between the two plantations of the above said Bevill thence a new line to be run by the parties directly strait to the beginning together with house orchards fences woods waters & water courses and the appurtenances there belonging and all the right title interest claim and demand of the said Joseph Bevill & Elizabeth his wife of in an to the aforesaid fifty one acres of land more or less and premises together with the appurtenances unto the said Henry Clardy his heirs and assigns forever to the only use and behoof of him the said Henry Clardy his heirs and assigns forever and the said Joseph Bevill and Elizabeth Bevill for themselves and their heirs the said land and premises with the appurtenances unto the said Henry Clardy his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend by these presents In Witness whereof the said Joseph Bevill Senr and Elizabeth his wife hath hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year above written

Signed Sealed & Delivered Joseph [his x mark] Bevill Senr [seal]
In Presence of us  
Thomas Clay  
Jackman Purkinson  
Sarah N. [her x mark] Butler  

At a court held for Nottoway County the 3rd day of December 1789 This Indenture was acknowledged by Joseph Bevill Senr. The party thereto and Elizabeth his wife being first privately examined relinquished her right of dower in the said lands and ordered to be recorded.

Teste B. Homes Ck

Source: LDS FHL # 32,918, pg 23-24
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 10 December 2004

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Alexander Hittson & Henry Farmer to Michael Clardy 1791

This Indenture made this Twenty eighth day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety one between Alexander Hittson and Henry Farmer of the county of Halifax of the one part and Michael Clardy of the same county of the other part Witnesseth that the said Alexander Hittson and Henry for and in consideration of the sun of Two hundred and fifty pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and sold unto the said Michael Clardy and his heirs a certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimation Four hundered acres situate in the county aforesaid and on Miry Creek and bounded as followeth to wit Beginning on a maple in David Framers spring branch thence a new line to a Cors__ Pine (a corner post oak thence crossing the creek along Colquits line to) sic] in Colquetts line thence along Colquitts line to James Davises line thence along Gare__s? to a corner post oak in Waltons line thence along Waltons line and Harrises line to a red oak corner sapling thence down a branch to Miry Creek thence crossing the said creek at the mouth of R Raglands spring branch thence up the said branch to the said maple at the beginning with all ways waters privileges and improvements and the reversion and remainders unto them and profits thereof with the appurtenances to have and to hold the said land and premises unto the said Michael Clardy his heirs and assigns for ever and the said Alexander Hittson and Henry Farmer their heirs Executors &c do warrant the right and property of and to the said land to the said Michael Clardy against the lawful claim of all and every person whatsoever in witness whereof we have here unto set our hands and seals the day and year above written

Signed sealed and delivered Alexander Hittson [seal]
In presence of Henry Framer [seal]

At a court for Halifax County 20th of February 1791 The within indenture was acknowledged by the within named Alexander Hittson & Henry Farmer parties thereto to be their several deed & rec'd & was ordered to be recorded

  Teste Geo. Carrington CHC
Truly Recorded
Teste
Will Thompson CHC

Source: LDS FHL # 31,886, Bk 15, pg 66
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 10 December 2004

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John & Mary Clardy to William Boothe 1792

This Indenture made and concluded this 5th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two between John Clardy and Mary his wife of the county of Mecklinburg of the one part and William Boothe of the county of Amelia of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Clarday and Mary his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds current money of Virginia have given granted bargained sold and confirmed and by these presence do give grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said William Boothe and to his heirs and assigns forever. One certain track or parcel of land situate lying and being in the county of Nottoway and bounded as followeth (to Wit) Beginning at Clardays corner on Wintercomake creek thence west thirty three degrees North thirty poles on Clardays line to a corner pine thence South thirty dregess West two hundred and twelve on another of Clardays line to William Pardues corner on Wintercomake creek thence West thirty three degrees North one hundred (*full line on film scratched out, some words are readable)……____fifty two poles ____ ____ to Wells corner ____ wood knoll?) thence North thirty nine degrees East two hundred and fifty three poles on Wells line to a fenced corner thence East thirty three degrees South one hundred and thirty six poles to a corner sapaline on Wintercomake creek thence up the said creek as it manders [sic] to the beginning with all houses orchards gardens fences woods and under woods water and water courses thence unto belonging or in any wise appertaining with the reversion and reversions remainder remainders rents issues? and profits of all and singular the said premises and every part and parcel thereof and also all the estate right title interest claim and demand whatsoever of him the said John Clarday and Mary his wife of in and to the same inclineing within the aforesaid bounds Two hundred acres be the same more or less to have and to hold the same track or parcel of land and all and singular other the premises herein before mentioned or intended to be hereby bargained and sold with their and every of their rights members? and apportenances unto the said William Boothe and his heirs and assigns for ever to the only proper use and behoof of him the said William Boothe his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Clarday and Mary his wife for their selves and their heirs executors and administrators doth covenant promise and grant to and with the said William Boothe his heirs and assigns that they the said John Clarday and Mary his wife their heirs all and singular the said premises and every part and parcel thereof with their and every of there appertenances unto the said Will'm Boothe and his heirs and assigns against them the said John Clarday and Mary his wife and their heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents In witness whereof the said John and Mary Clarday hereunto set their hands and affix their seals this the 5 day of January and in the year above mentioned Signed sealed and delivered John Clardy [seal] In presence of ---------- At a court held for Nottoway County the 5th day of January 1792 This deed was acknowledged by John Clardy the part thereto and ordered to be recorded Test J. ______ clk

Source: LDS FHL # 32,918, pg 203-204
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 10 Dec 2004

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Benjamin Clardy dec'd to Henry Clardy 1793

Received of Henry Clardy forty five pounds in full compensation for one half of the residue of the estate of Benjamin Clardy dec'd in consequence of which sum I relinquish the said proportion of all the right title & claim that the said Benjamin Clardy is intitled to under the last Will & Testement of Benjamin Clardy dec'd to Henry Clardy

Signed in presence of Benjamin Clardy
Will Fitzgerald  
Frances Fitzgerald  

At a court held for Nottoway County the 7th of February 1793
This receipt was proved by the oaths of two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

G? Holmes CNC

Source: LDS FHL #32,918, pg 304
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 10 Dec 2004

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Benj. Clardy dec'd to Tom a free Fellow 1793

Received of Tom a free fellow formerly the property of Philip Jones Dec'd forty five pounds in full compensation for one half of the residue of the estate of Benjamin Clardy Dec'd in consequence of which sum I relinquish the said proportion of all the right title & claim that the said Benjamin Clardy is intitled to under the last will & testament of Benjamin Clardy Dec'd to the said Tom.

Signed in presence of Benjamin Clardy
Will Fitzgerald  
Frances Fitzgerald  

At a court held for Nottoway County the 7th day of February 1793 This receipt was proved by the oaths of two witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded.

Test Js. Holmes CNC

Source: LDS FHL # 32,918, pg 304
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 10 December 2004

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Henry Clardy to Richard Cardwell 1794

This Indenture made this third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand and ninety four Between Henry Clardy of the county of Nottoway of the one part and Richard Cardwell of the same county of the other part Witnesseth that the said Henry Clardy for and in consideration of the sum of twenty five pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid before sealing and delivery of these presence the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained sold and delivered and doth by three presence grant bargain sell and deliver unto the said Richard Cardwell his heirs and assigns one certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the county aforesaid containing forty two acres be the same more or less and bounded as followeth to wit Beginning at the parties corner Hickory thence along said Cardwells line northward twenty poles to his corner then along his old line to Hoods and Tuckers line south forty six and half degrees East one Hundred and forty four poles to a corner white oak thence south twenty four and half degrees West ____ [sixty?]one poles to a new corner thence along a new line north fifty nine degrees and forty eight and half poles to a corner thence along a new line north twenty one and half degrees west one hundred and twenty poles to the Beginning including a small piece of old field above the last course which the parties chopt round (over and above the above mentioned boundary) with all woods, ways, waters, watecourses and improvements thereon standing growing and being, and likewise all the right title interest claim and demand whatsoever of him the said Henry Clardy of and in and to the premises or any part thereof To have and to hold the aforesaid land and premises together with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Richard Cardwell his heirs and assigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Richard Cardwell his heirs and assigns forever and he the said Henry Clardy for himself and for his heirs & the aforesaid land and premises unto the said Richard Cardwell his heirs and assigns will warrant and forever defend in fee simple against the claim or claim of all and every other person or persons whatsoever In witness whereof the said Henry Clardy hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written

Signed sealed and delivered Henry Clardy [seal]
In presence of  

Nottoway county court 30 April 1794 Henry Clardy acknowledged this Indenture as his act and deed which is ordered to be recorded, and at a held [sic] for the said County the 4th Instant Priscilla the wife of the said Henry being first previsly examined and consenting thereto acknowledge this Indenture as his act and deed.

Teste Benjamin Pollard DC
Truly recorded Test Benjamin Pollard DC

Source: LDS FHL # 32,918, pg 379-380
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 13 Dec 2004

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William & Susanna Clardy to William Wills 1794

This Indenture made the fourth day September one Thousand seven hundred and ninety four Between William Clardy and Susanna his wife of the county of Nottoway of the one part and William Wills of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Clardy and Susanna his wife for and in consideration of the sum of forty pounds current money, to him in hand paid, by the said William Wills the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by the said William Clardy hath hereby granted bargained sold aliened and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain alien confirm, unto the said William Wills his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of same lying and being……..in the county of Nottoway and boundes as followeth to wit. Beginning at a new corner pine in the parties line, thence along the parties line S86 W 130 poles to a corner in Mumfords line thence along his line N11 ½ W 60 poles to Robert Hoods corner Black Jack, Thence along his line N to E 58 ½ poles to a new corner small post oak, Thence along a new dividing line, between the parties S 50 E 122 poles to the Beginning containing fifty acres be the same more or less. To have and to hold the said parcel of land and all the advantages appertaining thereto unto the said William Wills his heirs and assigns forever, and the said William Clardy for himself and his heirs, doth covenant with the said William Wills his heirs and assigns that he the said William Clardy, will forever warrant and defend the title of the said land aforesaid unto the said William Wills his heirs and assigns against himself and his heirs and against all and every other person whasever, [whatsoever] In witness whereof the said William Clardy hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day & year above written~~~~

Seal'd and delivered Wm [his x mark] Clardy [seal]
In presence of Susanna [her x mark] Clardy [seal]

Nottoway County Court Sept 1794, This Indenture was acknowledged by William Clardy and Susanna his wife as their act and deed, the said Susanna being first privately examined and is ordered to be recorded~

Test Benjamin Pollard DC
Truly recorded Teste Peter Randolph CNC

Source: LDS FHL # 32,918, Bk 1, pg 400-401
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 13 Dec 2004

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Michael Clardy Sr. to Michael Clardy Jr. 1795

To all Christians people to whom these presents shall come I Michael Clardy of Halifax County send greeting in our Lord God everlasting know ye that Michael Clardy for & in consideration of the love goodwill & affection which I have to & bear towards my loving son Michael Clardy of sd county have given and granted and by these presents do freely clearly and absolutely give and grant to the sd Michael Clardy his heirs executors to all and singular my goods ware juels[sic] ready money household stuff implements cattus[sic] leaces and all other things to me belonging and which I may justly claim as in right my own whether a live or dead as well movable as things immovable both real & personal in whose hands custoday or possession that they be or wheresoever the same or any of them or any part of them can or may now or hereafter be found remaining or being as well in the messuage or tenements with appertenances wherein I now dwell as in any place or messuage whatsoever To have and to hold all the sd goods ware plats juels ready money household stuff implements & all other premises unto the sd Michael Clardy his heirs executors from hereforth as his & their proper goods forever absolutely with out any manner of condition as I the sd Michael Clardy Senr. Have absolutely of my own accord set & put in further testimony In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this nineteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & ninety five

Test Michael Clardy [seal]
Moore Comer  
Charles Jinkins  

At a court held for Halifax County the 26th day of January 1795 The within written deed Gift was acknowledged by the within named Michael Clardy party thereto to be his act & deed & was ordered to be recorded

Examined
Test
Geo. Carrington CHC
  Truly recorded  
 
Test
W. Thompson DCC

Source: LDS FHL # 31,887, Bk 16, pg 303
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 10 December 2004

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Richard Powell to Archer Clardy 1804

This Indenture made this 26rh day of July Eighteen hundred and four between Richard Powell of the county of Amelia of the one part and Archer Clardy of the aforesaid County of the other part Witnesss that the said Richard Powell for the consideration of one negroe man named Abraham to heirs delivered by the said Clardy hath granted bargained and sold aliened enfoeffed and confirmed unto the Archer Clardy a certain tract or parcel of land being a part of a larger tract whereon the said Powells lines lying and being situate in the county of Amelia containing by estimation sixty nine one fourths of an acre more or less and bounded as follows beginning at a corner on _____ r_____ [both too dark to read] thence up the same South two degrees ¼ Thirty two poles to a corner thence South Sixty two degrees West one hundred and twenty poles (thence North 16 degrees West 139 poles to a corner) eight poles to a corner, thence North seventy two Degrees East one hundred and fifty eight poles to the beginning To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances privilidges and endorsments thereunto belonging to the only proper use of his the said Archer Clardy his joint and several heirs and assigns forever and the said Richard Powell doeth by these present for himself his joint and several heirs and assigns covenant and agree to and with the said Archer Clardy his joint and several heirs and assigns forever and the said Richard Powell doth by these present for himself his joint and several heirs and assigns covenant and agree to and with the said Archer Clardy his joint and several heirs and assigns forever to warrant and defend for him a proper title in and to the and premises and appurtenances against the claim or demand of all and every person or persons whatsoever In Testimony whereof he has hereunto set his signature and affixed his seal the day and year first written

Signed Sealed and delivered Richard Powell [seal]
In Presence of  

Amelia County Court July 26 1804 This Indenture from Richard Powell to Archer Clardy was _____ into court and acknowledged by the said Powell to be his act and deed and was ordered to be recorded Exm'd Truly recorded

Test James Touner Jr C.A.C

Source: LDS FHL# 30,439, Bk 21, pg 503-504
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 21 December 2004

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Archibald & Martha Clardy to Abraham Green 1804

This Indenture made this tenth day of November in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand eight hundred and four Between Archibald Clardy and Martha his wife of the County of Amelia on one part and Abraham Green of the same county of the other part Witnesseth that the said Archibald Clardy and Martha his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and five pounds current money of the state aforesaid to him in hand paid by the said Abraham Green the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Abraham Green and to his heirs and assigns forever One certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the county aforesaid beginning at the corner of the said Greens line and Richard Powell thence along the said Greens line North 75 W 148 poles to a corner on Jonithan Crawleys line thence along the said line S 12 E 146 poles to Richard Powells corner thence along the said Powells line N 60 degrees E 132 poles to a corner stone thence N 3 E 32 poles to the begining and contain by estimation seventy acres more or less together with all and singular thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders of the same to the said Abraham Green his heirs executors & administrators To have and to hold the same unto the said Abraham Green his heirs and assigns forever and the said Archibald Clardy and his heirs with the said Abraham Green and his heirs doth covenant and agree to and with the said Abraham Green that he the said Archibald Clardy will warrant and forever defend the above granted land and premises to the said Abraham Green his heirs and assigns forever from the claim and demand of all persons whatsoever In witness whereof the said Archibald Clardy and Martha his wife have hereunto set the hands and affixed there seals the day and year above written

Signed sealed and delivered Archer [his x mark] Clardy [seal]
In presence of  
Ellery? Risen  
John Manilin?  
William [his x mark] Gray  
William Waugh  

Amelia County Court December 27 1804 The Indenture from Archer Clardy and Martha his wife to Abraham Green have exhibited into court and acknowledged by the said Archer Clardy to be his act and deed and has ordered to be recorded

[unreadable]

Source: LDS FHL#30,439, Bk 22, pg 13-14
Transcribed by Nita Clardy Freer, 22 December 2004

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