Deed from Alexander BARING, Henry BARING, Robert GILMORE, Thomas Magni WILLING and Charles Willing HARE, administrating the Will of William BINGHAM to Benjamin HUCKINGS
(This deed is to property now located in Washington County, Maine which was formed from Lincoln County in 1789. Spacing added, surnames capitalized and in bold to enhance screen legibility.)Washington County, Maine Deed Vol. 5, Pages 466 &467
Alexander BARING, et al. to Benjamin HUCKINGS
Executed 11 April 1809
Know all men by these presents, that we Alexander BARING and Henry BARING of the City of London and Kingdom of Great Britain, merchants, Robert GILMORE of the City of Baltimore in the State of Maryland, merchant, Thomas Magni WILLING of the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, merchant, and Charles WILLING HARE of the same city and state, Esqr., devises of all the Estate [] of William BINGHAM late of the City and County of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania died seized having full power in and by his last will and testament to dispose of and convey the same to the uses and for the persons therein mentioned and Thomas Magni WILLING aforesaid in capacity of Joint Proprietor by David COBB and John RICHARDS, Esquires, our agents and attorneys duly authorized for that person in consideration of one hundred and twenty dollars paid by Benjamin HUCKINGS of Township No. 9 East Division in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Benjamin HUCKINGS a lot of land laying in the Township No. 9 aforesaid and County of Washington, District of Maine butted and bounded as follows, viz:beginning at a stake and stones on the shore and running South fifty degrees East, twenty seven rods to a corner, thence South nine degrees West one hundred and twenty two rods by land now occupied by Jon. M. OWEN to lot No. nine, thence North seventy degrees East by said lot No. 9 thirty seven rods to a corner, thence North nine and a half degrees East to the shore of Cobscook Bay, thence by the shore to the point of beginning and containing one hundred acres, it is lot No. 3 on a plan by Benjamin R. JONES surveyor.
To have and to hold, the afore granted premises to the said Benjamin HUCKINGS , his heirs and assigns to his or their use and behoof forever and we do covenant with the said Benjamin HUCKINGS his heirs and assigns, that we have good right and lawful authority undersaid BINGHAM'S last will and testament to sell and convey his interest in the same to the said Benjamin HUCKINGS and that they are made free from all incumbrances since the sale there of by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to said BINGHAM and that we will warrant and defend the same to the said Benjamin HUCKINGS his heirs and signs forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whatsoever claiming from by or under said William BINGHAM meaning hereby to sell and convey the same title in the premises to said Benjamin HUCKINGS his heirs and assigns which said William BINGHAM derived from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by his original title deed bearing date (no date). Recorded with the Deeds for the County of Washington Libra ?, folio 357.
In testimony, whereof we the said Alexander BARING, Henry BARING, Robert GILMORE, Thomas Magni WILLING, and Charles Willing HARE devises in trust as aforesaid; and Thomas Magni WILLING in my own right by our said agents and attorneys have hereunto set our hands and seals this eleventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine.
Alexander BARING (a Seal) X
Signed, sealed and delivered Henry BARING (a Seal)
in presence of us Robert GILMORE (a Seal)
Samuel JEFFERSON
Thomas Magni WILLING (a Seal)
Jno.CALLENDER
Charles W. HARE (a Seal)
Thomas M. WILLING (a Seal) XSuffolk Co., 11 Day of April 1809 by David COBB and John RICHARDS (their 4 attorneys).
Then the above named Alexander BARING, Henry BARING, Robert GILMORE, Thomas Magni WILLING, Charles WILLING HARE and Thomas Magni WILLING by David COBB and John RICHARDS Esqr. their agents and attorneys acknowledged this instrument to be the free act and deed of the said BARING, BARING, GILMORE, WILLING, HARE and WILLING before me Jno. CALLENDER , Justice of the Peace.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deed from John COOPER to Joseph HUCKINS
This deed is to property now located in Washington County, Maine which was formed from Lincoln County in 1789. Spacing added, surnames capitalized and in bold to enhance legibility.
Washington County, Maine
Deed Vol. 8, Pages 255 & 256
John COOPER to Joseph HUCKINS
Executed 23 October 1805
Know all men by these presents, that I John COOPER of Machias in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Esquire, in consideration of two hundred dollars paid by Joseph HUCKINS of Eastport in the County and commonwealth aforesaid, yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Joseph HUCKINS
one half of Lot No. 8 situated on Sewards Neck in said Eastport being the northern half of said Lot and bounded on land belonging to Clement HUCKINS as Lot No, 7, containing fifty acres more or less.
To have and to hold, the afore mentioned premises to the said Joseph HUCKINS his heirs and assigns to his use and behoof forever and I do covenant with the said Joseph HUCKINS his heirs and assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted premises; that they are free of all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Joseph HUCKINS and that I will warrant and defend the same premises to the said Joseph HUCKINS his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
In witness, whereof, I the said John COOPER and Elizabeth , wife to the said John COOPER in token of her relinquishment of Dower have hereunto set our hands and seals this twenty third day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and five.
J ohn COOPER (a Seal)
Elizabeth COOPER (a Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered Washington Co., Eastport 24th October 1805.
Then in presence of us
Lemuel TRESCOTT
Bn REYNOLDS
the above named John COOPER acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed before me.
Lemuel TRESCOTT , Justice of Peace
Received for Record Dec 1st, 1815 and entered: Attest Geo L, Smith, Regr--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deed of James BARSLEY to Robert HUCKINGS
This deed is to property now located in Washington County, Maine which was formed from Lincoln County in 1789. Spacing added, surnames capitalized and in bold to enhance screen legibility.Washington County, Maine
Deed Vol. 11, Pages 427 & 428
James BARSLEY to Robert HUCKINGS
Executed 28 September 1820
Know all men by these presents, that James BARSLEY of Plantation Number Nine, an unincorporated place within the County of Washington and State of Maine, yeoman, in consideration of fifty dollars paid by Robert HUCKINGS of Lubeck (sic) in the County and State aforesaid, yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge do hereby remise, release, bargain, sell and convey and forever quitclaim unto the said Robert HUCKINGS his heirs and assigns forever all my right, title, and interest in and to a certain lot or piece of land situate and lying and being in said Plantation number nine, said lot fronting Straight Bay ranging Carlows Creek so called up together with all the privileges and appurtenances and improvements now on and belonging thereunto said lot containing one hundred acres.
To have and to hold, the same together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to him the said Robert HUCKINGS his heirs and assigns forever and I do covenant with the said Robert HUCKINGS that I will warrant and forever defend the premises to him the said Robert his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming through or under me.
In witness, whereof I the said James BARSLEY have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty&endash;eighth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
James (his mark) BARSLEY (a Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered Washington Co., September 28 1820 in presence of us
Aaron HAYDEN
Chas LELAND
Personally appeared
James BARSLEY
and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed before me
Aaron HAYDEN, Justice of Peace
This deed received October 2nd 1820 and is recorded and compared: Attest G. L. Smith, Reg--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deed from Benjamin HUCKINGS to Benjamin W. COGGINSThis deed is to property now located in Washington County, Maine which was formed from Lincoln County in 1789. Spacing added, surnames capitalized and in bold to enhance screen legibility.
Washington County, Maine
Deed Vol. 10, Page 507 & 508
Benjamin HUCKINGS to Benjamin W. COGGINS
Executed 30 September 1818
Know all men by these presents, that I Benjamin HUCKINGS of Town of Lubeck (sic) in the County of Washington and State of Maine, yeoman, in consideration of three hundred dollars paid me by B. Wals(?) COGGINS of Lubeck in the County of Washington and State aforesaid the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said Benj. W. COGGINS his heirs and assigns forever in and unto a certain lot of land situated and lying in the Town of Lubeck and bounded as follows, viz:and containing twenty acres, bounded Northeasterly on land of John GUPTILL , Southerly on land of Joseph HUCKINGS , Southwesterly on land of Benjamin HUCKINGS , Northwesterly on land of William CLARK .
To have and to hold, the said granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof to him the said Benjamin W. COGGINS his heirs and assigns forever to his and their use and behoof forever, and I the said Benjamin HUCKINGS for myself and heirs, Executors and administrators do covenant with the said Benj. W. COGGINS his heirs and assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises; that they are free of all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the Benj. W. COGGINS to hold as aforesaid, and that I will warrant and defend the same to the said Benj. W. COGGINS his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whatsoever.
In witness whereof, I the said Benjamin HUCKINGS and also Hannah wife of the said Benjamin HUCKINGS in token of my release of Dowery (sic) in the premises have hereunto set our hands and seals this thirtieth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
Benjamin HUCKINS
(a Seal)
Hannah HUCKINS
(a Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered
Washington Co., Lubeck.
Then personally the above named Benjamin HUCKINGS in presence of us
Elkanah FREEMAN
Robert HUCKINGS
and acknowledged the foregoing instrument by him subscribed to be his free act and deed.
Before me J. R. CHADBOURNE, Justice of Peace
Received July 29th 1820 and is recorded and compared. Attest: G. L. Smith, Reg--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deed from James and Samuel HUCKINGS and Samuel and Elizabeth REYNOLDS to Luke KELLY
This deed is to property now located in Washington County, Maine which was formed from Lincoln County in 1789. Spacing added, surnames capitalized and in bold to enhance screen legibility.
Washington County, Maine
Deed
Vol. 14, Pages 360 & 361
HUCKINGS & REYNOLDS to Luke KELLY
Executed 15 September 1819
Know all men by these presents, that I James HUCKINGS, Samuel HUCKINGS, Samuel REYNOLDS and Elizabeth REYNOLDS , wife of the said Samuel REYNOLDS all of Lubeck (sic), in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts in consideration of one hundred dollars to us paid by Luke KELLY Lubec aforesaid, yeoman, the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, have remised, released and forever quitclaimed, and do for ourselves and our heirs, by these premises remise, release and forever quitclaim unto the said Luke KELLEY and his heirs and assigns a certain lot or parcel of land situate lying and being in Lubeck aforesaid, it being number ten in the third division, containing one hundred acres, it being the same land conveyed by John READ and William SMITH to our late father Nathaniel HUCKINGS on the thirteenth day of July eighteen hundred and five, as agents for the general court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as by their deed of that date reference thereto being had will more fully appear.
To have and to hold, the afore mentioned premises with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said Luke KELLY his heirs and assigns forever; so that neither we the said, James, Samuel, Samuel and Elizabeth nor our heirs, or any other person or persons, claiming from or under us or them, or in the name, right or stead of us or them, shall or will, by any way or means have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises, or their appurtenances, or any part or parcel thereof forever.
In witness whereof, we the said James HUCKINGS, Samuel HUCKINGS, Samuel REYNOLDS , and Elizabeth REYNOLDS , have hereunto set our hands and seals this fifteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
James (his X mark) HUCKINGS ( Seal)
Samuel HUCKINGS (Seal)
Samuel (his X mark) REYNOLDS (Seal)
Elizabeth (her X mark) REYNOLDS (Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered
Washington Co., September 15th 1819.
hen in presence of us
J. R. CHADBOURNE
Chas LELAND
the above named James HUCKINGS and Samuel HUCKINGS acknowledged the above to be his free act and deed before me.
J. R. CHADBOURNE , Justice of Peace.
Witness to S & E Reynolds
John CRANE
Alice L. CRANE
State of Maine, Washington Co.
August 4th 1823.
Then personally appeared the within named Samuel and Elizabeth REYNOLDS acknowledged the within instrument to be their free act and deed before me.
John CRANE , Justice of Peace
This deed received March 19th 1824 and recorded and compared
Attest: G. L. Smith, Reg-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deed from Benjamin HUCKINGS to John R. HUCKINGSThis deed is to property now located in Washington County, Maine which was formed from Lincoln County in 1789. Spacing and punctuation added, surnames capitalized and in bold to enhance screen legibility.
Washington County, Maine
Deed
Vol. 18, Pages 404 & 405
Benjamin HUCKINGS to John R. HUCKINGS
Executed 26 March 1828
Know all men by these presents, that I Benjamin HUCKINGS (sic) of Trenton in the County of Hancock and State of Maine, yeoman, in consideration of one hundred dollars paid by John R. HUCKINGS (sic) of Lubec in the County of Washington and State aforesaid, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said John R. HUCKINS his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land situate in said Town of Lubec as a part of lot numbered seven on Sewards Neck bounded as follows, viz;Beginning on the South westwardly line of the Lot No. eight on a rock at a fence and eighty four rods to the southwest of a lot formerly owned by John GUPTAIL , thence running North westwardly across said lot, thence southwest to the South Bay, thence along said bay to the southwestwardly line, thence to the first mentioned bounds to contain twenty acres more or less.
To have and to hold, the afore granted premises to the said John R. HUCKINS and his heirs and assigns to their use and behoof forever and I do covenant with the said John R. HUCKINS his heirs and assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted premises; that they are free of all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said John R. HUCKINS and that I will warrant and defend the said premises to the said John R. HUCKINS his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
In witness, whereof the said Benjamin HUCKINS have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty sixth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
Benjamin HUCKINS (a Seal)
Hannah HUCKINS (a Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered
John BLUNT
Sally BLUNT
Edward HODGKINS
Hancock Co., March 26, 1828
then the above named Benjamin HUCKINS acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed before me.
John BLUNT , Justice of Peace.
This deed received March 29th, 1828 and recorded: Attest G. L. Smith, Reg--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deed from Benjamin HUCKINGS to Benjamin R. JONES
This deed is to property now located in Washington County, Maine which was formed from Lincoln County in 1789. Spacing added, surnames capitalized and in bold to enhance screen legibility
Washington County, Maine
Deed
Vol. 5, Page 462
Benjamin HUCKINGS to Benjamin R. JONES
Executed 9 September 1809
Know all men by these presents, that I Benjamin HUCKINGS of Plantation Number Nine in the County of Washington, State of Massachusetts, husbandman for and in consideration of one hundred and twenty five dollars paid me by Benjamin R. JONES of Plantation number ten in the County aforesaid Esq. the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Benjamin R. JONES a certain lot or parcel of land lying and being in Plantation number nine aforesaid bounded as follows, viz:Beginning at a pine tree on the shore of Jones Cove so called and running South thirty degrees East to the West line of number four, thence North nine and a half degrees East by the said lot number four to the shore of Cobscook Bay, thence around the shore of said Bay to the Point of Beginning, said lot containing fifty acres of land and being the northern half of lot number three which I lately purchased of the heirs of William BINGHAM as by their deed of bargain and sale to me executed bearing date on the eleventh day of April one thousand eight hundred and nine will more fully appear.
To have and to hold, the afore granted premises to the said Benjamin R. JONES his heirs and assigns and to his and their sole use and behoof forever and I do covenant with the said Benjamin R. JONES that I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises; that they are free from incumbrances and that I and my heirs will forever warrant and defend the same with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto him, the said Benjamin R. JONES his heirs administrators or assigns against the lawful claims of all persons.
In witness, whereof I the said Benjamin HUCKINGS together with Mary my wife as a relinquishment of her dower in the premises have hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine.
Benjamin (his X mark) HUCKINGS (a Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered
Theodore LINCOLN
Deborah FARNSWORTH
Washington Co., September 9th, 1807
Then in presence of us the above named Benjamin HUCKING S personally appeared and acknowledged the above to be his free act and deed before me.Theodore LINCOLN , Justice of Peace.
Received for record Sept 9, 1809 and entered by Geo L. Smith, Reg--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deed from Clement HUCKINGS to John GUPTAILWashington County, Maine
Deed
Vol. 8, Pages 303 &304
Clement HUCKINGS to John GUPTAIL
Executed 26 June 1813
Know all men by these presents, that I Clement HUCKINGS of Lubeck (sic) in the County of Washington and State of Massachusetts, yeoman, in consideration of sixty dollars paid by John GUPTAIL of said Lubeck, yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said John GUPTAIL , his heirs and assigns forever a certain lot or piece of land lying and being on Sewards Neck so called in said Lubeck butted and bounded as follows, viz:Southerly on land of Joseph HUCKINGS eighty rods, Westerly on said Clement land, purchased of William CLARK Jr. thirty five rods, Northerly on said Clement land eighty rods and Easterly on land of Ezekiel PRINCE thirty five rods containing eleven acres and one quarter together with all the buildings, privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging.
To have and to hold, the afore granted premises to the said John his heirs and assigns to his and their use and behoof forever and I do covenant with the said John his heirs and assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted premises; that they are free of all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said John to hold as aforesaid and that I will warrant and defend the same premises to the said John his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
In witness, whereof, I the said Clement HUCKINGS and Margery my wife in token of her free consent hereto have hereunto set our hands and seals, this twenty sixth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirteen.
Clement (his X mark) HUCKINGS (a Seal)
Margery (her X mark) HUCKINGS (a Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered
Jerey BURGIN
B. W. COGGINS
Sally COGGINS
Washington, Eastport June 26, 1813.
Then the above named Clement HUCKINGS personally appeared and acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free act and deed before me.
Jon D. WESTON , Justice of Peace.
Received for Record March 4, 1816 and entered. Att Geo. L. Smith, Regr----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deed from Clement HUCKINGS to Benjamin HUCKINGS, Jr.
This deed is to property now located in Washington County, Maine which was formed from Lincoln County in 1789. Spacing added, surnames capitalized and in bold to enhance screen legibility.
Washington County, Maine
Deed
Vol. 8, Pages 471 & 472
Clement HUCKINGS to Benjamin HUCKINGS Junior
Executed 21 September 1816
Know all men by these presents, that I Clement HUCKINGS of Lubeck (sic) in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman, in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars paid me by Benjamin HUCKINGS Junior of Lubeck in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said Benjamin HUCKINGS Junior , his heirs and assigns forever in and unto a certain lot of land situated and lying in the Town of Lubeck containing forty acres and be the same more or less together with a house and barn standing thereon and bounded as follows viz:Southwest on South Bay shore Northeast on land of the said Benjamin HUCKINGS Junior , Northwest on land of William CLARK Junior , Southerly on land of Joseph HUCKINS and James ROBERTS
To have and to hold, the said granted and bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof to him the said Benjamin HUCKINGS Junior his heirs and assigns forever to his and their use and behoof forever and I the said Clement HUCKINGS for myself and heirs, Executors and Administrators do covenant with the said Benjamin HUCKINGS Junior his heirs and assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises; that they are free of all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Benjamin HUCKINGS Junior to hold as aforesaid and that I will warrant and defend the same to the said Benjamin HUCKINGS Junior his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. In witness, whereof I the said Clement HUCKINGS and also Margery the wife of the said Clement in token my release of Dower in the premises have hereunto set our hands and seals, this twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixteen.
Clement (his mark) HUCKINGS
(a Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered
Washington, Lubeck
September 21, 1816. Then in presence of:
personally appeared the above named Clement L. HUCKINGS and acknowledged the foregoing Instrument to be his free act and deed before me, Wm. HART, Justice of Peace.
Received for Record October 6th, 1816 and entered: Attest Geo L. Smith, Regr
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10 May 1786 Deed from Samuel HUCKINGS to Sarah SHAW
This deed is to property now located in Washington County, Maine which was formed from Lincoln County in 1789.
Washington County, Maine Deed Vol. 1, Page 40
Samuel HUCKINGS to Sarah SHAW
Executed 10 May 1786"Know all men by these presents, that I, Samuel HUCKINGS of a place called Cobscook, yeoman, in the County of Lincoln and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in consideration of the sum of sixty pounds lawful money paid to me by Sarah SHAW , widow of the late Francis SHAW Esq. of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth aforesaid, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge,
do hereby give, sell, grant and convey to the said Sarah SHAW , her heirs, executors and assigns all my right, title and interest of, in and unto a certain tract or lot of land containing about one hundred acres, more or less, being situate on the South side of Cobscook Bay in 'Passamaquoddy' in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, it being the lot that I have taken up as my Settlers Lot and the same on which I now live, as the same shall be hereafter surveyed and laid out.
To have and to hold, the same to the said Sarah SHAW and her heirs. And I do covenant with the said Sarah , her heirs and assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises that they are free of all incumbrances that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Sarah SHAW her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to hold as aforesaid.
And that I and my heirs, executors and administrators shall and will warrant and defend the same to the said Sarah SHAW her heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. In witness, hereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this tenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty six.
Samuel (his mark) HUCKINGS (a Seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered
Lincoln Co: Orange Town 10 May 1786in presence of the within mentioned Samuel HUCKINGS
James AVERY (mark)
personally appeared and acknowledged the William SHAW within Instrument to be his free act and deed before me Wm. SHAW , Justice of Peace.
Received May 15th, 1786 and recorded.
Attest: George Stillman , Registrer------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kindly transcribed and submitted by Chuck Huckins