LAND PATENT - JESSE J. CURLIN
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
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Summary: Registration of land patent, Certificate No. 11427, for 240
acres by the United States Department of the Interior General Land Office
stating that Jessee J. Curlin has made full payment for public lands in
Randolph County, Arkansas. There was no mention of a dollar amount in
this patent. [He paid 12.5 cents/acre, the price being $30 which he paid
in cash] The land is described as the Southwest quarter of the Southeast
quarter of Section 1, Township 5 South, Range 11 West and the Southeast
quarter of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 1,
Township 5 South, Range 11 West and the West half of the Northeast quarter
of Section 12, Township 5 South, Range 11 West and the North half of the
Northwest quarter of Township 5 South, Range 11 West. Note that the patent
was recorded 63 years after the patent was issued - why is this? Jesse J.
Curlin died in 1888, 35 years before the patent was recorded. Was his wife
Hypasia P. Curlin responsible for filing this or another member of the family -
??
Land involved: [SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Sec. 1, Twp. 5 S, Rng. 11 W]
[SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 1, Twp. 5 S, Rng. 11 W]
[W 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec. 12, Twp. 5 S, Rng. 11 W]
[N 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec. 12, Twp. 5 S, Rng. 11 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK 109, PAGE 24-25
2 JUL 1860 / REC. 3 MAR 1923
United States to Jessee J. Curlin Patent
** PATENT **
United States
To
Jessee J. Curlin
S & C
Certificate No. 11427
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting:
WHEREAS Jessee J. Curlin of Jefferson County, Arkansas has deposited
in the General Land Office of the United States, a Certificate of the
Register of the Land Office at Little Rock whereby it appears that
full payment has been made by the said Jessee J. Curlin according to
the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April 1820
entitled "An act making further provision for the sale of the Public
Lands," for
The South West quarter of the South East quarter, and the South East
quarter of the South West quarter of Section one, and the West half of
the North East quarter, and the North half of the North West quarter
of Section twelve, in Township five, South of Range eleven, West, in
the District of Lands subject to sale at Little Rock Arkansas,
containing Two hundred and forty acres, according to the official plat
of the Survey of the said Lands, returned to the General Land Office
by the Surveyor General, which said tracts have been purchased by the
said Jessee J. Curlin.
NOW KNOW YE, That the United States of America, in consideration of
the premises, and in conformity with the several acts of Congress in
such case made and provided, HAVE GIVEN AND GRANTED, and by these
presents DO GIVE AND GRANT, unto the said Jessee J. Curlin and to his
heirs, the said tract above described: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same,
together with all the rights, privileges, immunities, and
appurtenances, of whatsoever nature, thereunto belonging, unto the
said Jesse J. Curlin and to his heirs and assigns forever.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, James Buchanan, President of the United
States of America, have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and
the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
GIVEN under my hand, at the City of Washington, the second day of July
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty and of
the Independence of the United States the eighty fourth.
(L.S.) By the President: James Buchanan
1077807 By J.A.B. Leonard, Secretary.
J.N. Granger, Recorder of the
General Land Office
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Feb. 27 1923
I hereby certify that this photograph is a true copy of the patent
record which is in my custody in this office.
(Seal General Land Office) M.P. LeRoy, Recorder.
Filed for record at 8 A.M., March 3rd, 1923, recorded March 3rd,
19234.
C.M. Nichol, Clerk,
By Ellie Reeves [signature] D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 25 August 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original
to the best of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my personal
comments. Some of the paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin
Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance by mortgage deed of a roan horse and all the
cotton and corn raised on a farm located 8 miles from Pine Bluff,
Arkansas by Jesse J. Curlin and his son James A.V. Curlin to Charles
W. Scott for the sum of $1. They are farming on a property known as
the "Granley?/Grawley" place at this time. Jesse J. and James A.V.
are indebted to G. Meyer & Bro. for the sum of $250 which was to be
used to grow their crops in 1868. The repayment is due to G. Meyer &
Bro. on 1 November 1868, to be paid for from the proceeds of their
crop raising. If the amount is not paid at that time, then the horse
and crops are to be put up at public auction and the Curlins will
relinquish any hold they had to those properties. Chas. W. Scott
appears to be the trustee for G. Meyer & Bros.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK E, PAGE 519-521
16 MAY 1868 / REC. 23 MAY 1868
James A.V. Curlin and Jesse J. Curlin
to Chas. W. Scott and G. Meyer & Bros. Mortgage Deed
State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
This indenture made and entered into at the City of Pine Bluff on the
16th day of May A.D. 1868 between James A.V. Curlin and Jesse J.
Curlin as laborers of Jefferson County State of Arks. of the first
party Chas. W. Scott of the second party and G.Meyer and Bros. of
the third party.
Witnesseth: that in consideration of the sum of one dollar by the
party of the second part to the said party of the first part in hand
paid. the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and for the further
consideration hereinafter mentioned. the said parties of the first
part have granted bargained and sold and by these presents grant
bargain sell and convey to the said party of the second part his heirs
and assigns forever the following described property
One roan horse together with all the Cotton and Corn raised on the
place known as the Granley place about (8) eight miles from Pine Bluff
Ark.
To Have and To Hold the same unto the said party of the second part
his heirs and assigns forever in full property
This Conveyance as in trust and upon condition nevertheless that
whereas said parties of the first part is indebted to said G. Meyer &
Bro. in the sum of Two Hundred & fifty dollars which amount is to be
ascertained by books orders and vouchers and payable on the 1st day of
November 1868. this amount is furnished to parties of the first part
to raise a crop on said Grawley place during the year 1868.
Now if said parties of the first part shall well and truly pay or
cause to be paid unto said G. Meyer & Bro. or said Chas. W. Scott for
them the full amount of each said indebtedness with all interest and
costs which may accrue thereon then this deed of Conveyance to be void
else to remain in full force and virtue; and if default be made in
the payment of said sum of money or any part thereof the said party of
the second part is hereby authorized and instructed to take possession
of and advertise said property for sale for twenty days by usual
public notice in said County and at the expiration of said time to
sell said property at public auction for cash to the highest bidder &
after paying the expenses of said sale, including & percenture? of
the amount of such sale for commission to the trustee acting to pay
the said indebtedness interest and costs due to unpaid giving &
granting to said party of the second part full authority and power to
make deeds of Conveyance to the purchasers of said property
And the said parties of the first part shall thereupon surrender and
give up immediate and peaceable possession of the above described
property at such sale.
And in the event of the death refusal or inability of said Trustee
herein named to act then and in that event the parties of the third
part are authorized to nominate in writing another trustee to act in
all respects as the promises in the manner that the trustee herein
named could do and the acts of the person so appointed shall be as
valid and binding in all respects as performed by the original
trustee.
In Testimony Whereof We have hereunto set our hands and seals this
16th day of November 1868 A.D.
(Received Stamp 50 cents) J.A. Curlin (seal)
J.J. Curlin (seal)
State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
On this 18th day of May A.D. 1868 before Mr. Eugene Nordmann an acting
and duly commissioned Justice of the Peace in and for the county of
Jefferson in the State of Arkansas appeared in person James A.V.
Curlin and Jessee J. Curlin to me personally were known as the persons
whose names appear upon the within and foregoing indenture as both of
the parties grantor and stated that the had executed the same for the
consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth and I do
hereby so certify
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand as such Justice of
the peace at Pine Bluff on the 18th day of May A.D. 1868.
Eugene Nordmann J.P.
A true copy of the Original Deed of trust filed in key? office for
record and duly recorded as above on this 23rd day of May A.D. 1868.
Attest Wm. P. Stephens Clk
By W. Carroll? DC
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Date of Transcription: 25 August 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original
to the best of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my personal
comments. Some of the paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin
Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance by mortgage deed of 6 mules, all stock and all the
cotton and corn raised on a farm located 12 miles from Pine Bluff,
Arkansas by Jesse J. Curlin and his sons James A.V. Curlin and G.G.
Curlin to Charles W. Scott for the sum of $5. They are farming on a
property known as the "Stanford" place at this time. Jesse J. ,
James A.V., and G.G. are indebted to G. Meyer & Bro. for the sum of
$500 which was for wares, merchandise & supplies to be used to grow
their crops in 1869. The repayment is due to G. Meyer & Bro. on 1
November 1869, to be paid for from the proceeds of their crop raising.
If the amount is not paid at that time, then the mules, stock and
crops are to be put up at public auction and the Curlins will
relinquish any hold they had to those properties. Chas. W. Scott
appears to be the trustee for G. Meyer & Bros.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK G, PAGE 576-578
8 MAY 1869 / REC. 28 MAY 1869
J.J. Curlin, J.A.V. Curlin and G.G. Curlin
to Chas. W. Scott and G. Meyers & Bro. Mortgage Deed
The State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
This Indenture made and entered into at the city of Pine Bluff on the
8th day of May one thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty nine between J.J.
Curlin, J.A.V. Curlin, & G.G. Curlin of Jefferson County State of
Arkansas, of the first part Chas. W. Scott of the second part and G.
Meyers & Bro. of the third part. Witnesseth, that in consideration of
the sum of Five Dollars by the party of the second part to the said
parties of the first part in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged by and for the further consideration herein often
mentioned, the said party of the first part have granted bargained and
sold and do by these presents grant bargain sell and convey to the
said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever the
following described property ???
Six (6) head mules, all stock and all the Cotton & Corn raised in the
place known as the Stanford place, about 12 miles from Pine Bluff
during the year A.D. 1869.
To Have and to Hold the same unto the said party of the second part
his heirs and assigns forever in full property. This Conveyance is in
trust and upon condition nevertheless that whereas said party of the
first part is indebted unto said G. Meyer & Bro. in the sum of Five
hundred $500 Dollars, for wares merchandise & supplies furnished & to
be furnished to raise a crop during said year and said amount to be
ascertained by G. Meyer & Bro. Books and payable on the first day of
November A.D. 1869.
Now if said party of the part shall will and ??pay or cause to be paid
unto the said G. Meyer & Bro. or said Chas. W. Scott for them the full
amount of said indebtedness with all interest and costs which may
accrue thereon there this deed of conveyance to be?? else to remain in
full force and virtue. But if default to made in the payment of said
sum of money on any part thereof the said party of the first part is
hereby authorized and instructed to take possession of and advertise
said property for sale for 20 days by usual public notice in said
county and at the expiration of said time to sell property at public
auction for cash to the highest bidder and after paying the expenses
of said sale including five per centure in the amount of such sales
for commission to the trustee acting to pay the said indebtedness,
interest and costs due and unpaid giving and granting to said party of
the second part full authority and power to make Deed of Conveyance to
the purchaser of said property.
And the parties of the first part shall thereupon surrender and give
up immediate and peaceable possession of the above described property
at such sale.
And in the event of the death, refusal or inability of said trustee
herein named to act then and in that event, the said party of the
third part are authorized to nominate in writing another trustee to
act in all respects on the premises in the same manner that the
trustee herein named could do, and the acts of the persons so
appointed shall be as valid and binding in all respects as if
performed by the original trustee.
And said parties of the first part for the consideration aforesaid do
warrant and defend the title of said property herein mentioned to be
free from all encumbrances and against the claim of any and persons
claiming the same or any paid, therein except as stated
In Witness Whereof We have hereunto set our hands and seals the day
and year above written
Witness (50 cts. Stamp) J.J. Curlin (L.S.)
J. Frieberg J.A.V. Curlin (L.S.)
G.G. Curlin (L.S.)
The State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
Be it remembered that on the 13th day of May 1869 personally appeared before me David C. White - County Clerk in and for the County of Jefferson and State aforesaid, J.J. Curlin, J.A.V. Curlin, and G.G. Curlin to me personally well known as the persons whose name appears to the above and foregoing Instruments of writing, who acknowledged that they had signed, sealed and executed the same for the consideration therein set forth and contained and desired me to so certify and I do so certify.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 13th day of May 1869.
D.C. White Clerk
per U.D. Holmes D.C.
A true copy of the original Deed of Trust is filed in my office for record on the 13th day of May A.D. 1869. and the same is now duly recorded, together, with the acknowledged ? merit? thereby as above in this the 28th day of May A.D. 1869.
Attest: D.C. White Clerk
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Date of Transcription: 25 August 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my comments. Some of the paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance by mortgage deed of two mules, all other stock, and all the crop of corn and cotton raised on a farm located 15 miles from Pine Bluff, Arkansas by James A.V. Curlin, son of Jesse J. Curlin, to R.G. Atkinson for the sum of $5. He is farming on a property known as the "Old Wyor Place" at the time [could this possibly be the Old Weir Place?? See deed Weir to J.A.V.C. dated 1881] James A.V. Curlin is indebted to G. Meyers & Bros. for the sum of $250 for supplies needed to raise his crops in 1870. The repayment is due to G. Meyers & Bros. on 1 November 1870. If the amount is not paid at that time, then the mules, stock and crops are to be put up at public auction and James A.V. Curlin will relinquish any hold he had to those properties. R.G. Atkinson appears to be the trustee for G. Meyers & Bros.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK K, PAGE 359-360
16 APR 1870 / REC. 12 MAY 1870
James A.V. Curlin to G. Meyer and Bros. Mortgage Deed
J.A.V. Curlin
To } Mortgage
G. Meyers and Bros.
The State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
This Indenture made and entered into at the City of Pine Bluff on the 16th day
of April A.D. 1870 between J.A.V. Curlin of Jefferson County, State of Arkansas
of the first part, R.G. Atkinson of the second part and G. Meyers & Bros. of the
third part. Witnesseth: That in consideration of the sum of Five dollars by
the said party of the second part to the said party of the first part in hand
paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and fort her further
consideration hereinafter mentioned the said party of the first part has
granted, bargained and sold and does by these presents Grant bargain sell and
Convey to the said party of the Second part his heirs and assigns forever the
following described property. To Wit:
Two mules, and all other stock on the place, together with all the Crop of
Cotton and corn raised by him on his place, known as the "Old Wyor? Place"
[possibly the Weir Place?] situated in Jefferson Co. and about 15 miles from
Pine Bluff, during the year 1870.
To have and To hold the same unto the said party of the second part his heirs
and assigns forever in full property. This Conveyance is in trust and upon
Condition nevertheless. That whereas said party of the first part is indebted
unto the said G. Meyer & Bros. in the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars for
supplies wares and merchandise furnished and to be furnished to raise a Crop on
said place, the amount so furnished be ascertained by the books of said G. Meyer
& Bros. and to be due on the 1st day of November A.D. 1870.
Now if said party of the first part shall well and only? pay or cause to be paid
unto the said G. Meyers & Bros. or said R.G. Atkinson for them the full amount
of said indebtedness, with all interest and Costs which may accrue thereon.
Then this Deed of Conveyance to be void. Else is remain in full force and
virtue.
But if default be made in the payment of said sum of money or any part thereof
the said party of the second part is hereby authorized and is instructed to take
possession and advertise said property for sale for ten days by usual public
notice in said county. And as the expiration of said time to sell said property
at public auction for cash to the highest bidder and after paying the expenses
of said sale including five per centrum on the amount of each sales for
commission to the trustee acting to jury the said indebtedness interest and
costs due and unpaid giving and granting to said party of the second part full
authority and hereon to make Deeds of Conveyance to the purchaser of said
property . And said party of the first part shall thereupon surrender and give
up immediate and peaceable possession of the above described property at such
sale. And in the event of death refusal or inability of said Trustee herein
named to act then and in that event the said party of the third part are
authorized to nominate in acting another Trustee to act in all respects in the
premises in the same manner that the Trustee herein named could do and the acts
of the person so appointed shall be as valid and binding in all respects as if
performed by the original Trustee.
And said party of the first part for the Consideration aforesaid do warrant and
defend the title of said property herein mentioned to be free from all
encumbrance and against the claim of any and all persons claiming the same on
any part therein except as stated.
In Witness Whereof I have recently set my hand and seal the day and year where
written.
(S?? 50 cts.) J.A.V. Curlin (Seal)
The State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
Be it Remembered that on the 16th day of April 1870 personally appeared before
me Daniel C. White County Clerk in and for the County of Jefferson and State
aforesaid. J.A.V. Curlin to me personally well known as the person whose name
appears to the above and foregoing Instrument of writing who acknowledged that
he had signed sealed and executed the same for the Consideration therein set
forth and Contained and desired me to so Certify and I do so Certify.
In testimony whereof I have hereafter set my hand and affixed the seal of said
County. This 16th day of April A.D. 1870.
(L.S.) D.C. White Clerk
W.N.D. Wilson D.C.
A true Copy of the original Instrument of writing is filed in my office for
record on the 16th day of April A.D. 1870 and the same duly recorded as above
with the acknowledgments thereto is now duly recorded as above on this the 12th
day of May A.D. 1870.
D.C. White Clk
Attest: S.B. White D. Clerk ?? E.O.R.
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Date of Transcription: 7 September 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my comments. Some of the paragraphs
were inserted by me - Kim Curlin Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of 160 acres of land from Jesse J.J. Curlin and his wife
Hypasia P. Curlin to Henry G. Cady for the price of $500. Land consists of the
SW quarter of Section 26, Township 5 South, Range 10 West in Jefferson County,
AR. Hypasia P. Curlin also relinquishes her dower rights to the property.
Land involved: [SW 1/4 of Sec. 26, Twp. 5 S, Rng. 10 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK N, PAGE 139-140
25 OCT 1871 / REC. 30 OCT 1871
Jesse J.J. Curlin and Wife to Henry G. Cady Deed
This deed made and entered into this the twenty fifth day of October Eighteen
hundred and Seventy one by and between Jesse J. Curlin and Hypasia P his wife of
the County of Jefferson State of Arkansas party of the first part and Henry G.
Cady of the Same place party of the Second part. Witnesseth: that the Said
party of the first part in consideration of Five hundred dollars to them paid by
the Said party of the Second part the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged
doth by these presents grant bargain and Sell Convey and confirm unto the Said
party of the Second part.
the South West (SW) quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty Six (26) in Township five
(5) South of Range ten (10) West. Containing one hundred and Sixty (160) acres
all lying and being in the County of Jefferson, State of Arkansas.
To have and to hold the Same together with all the rights amenities? privileges
and appurtenances, to the Same belonging to the Said party of the Second part,
and to his heirs and assigns forever the Said first party hereby Co??ing that
they and their heirs executors administrators Shall and will warrant and defend
the title to the premises to the Said party of the Second part and to himself
and heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims of all persons. In
Witness Whereof the Said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands
and Seals the day and upon first above written.
Witness Jesse J.J. Curlin (seal)
N.? J. Chadwick Hypasia P. Curlin (seal)
U.S. Stamp 50/100
State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
Be it remembered that on this Twenty sixth day of October A.D. Eighteen hundred
and Seventy one before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the
County aforesaid came Jesse J. Curlin and Hypasia P. his wife who are personally
known to me to be the same persons whose names are Subscribed to the foregoing
instrument of writing as parties ?? and they acknowledged the Same to be this
act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned and on the Same day also
voluntarily appeared the Said Hypasia P. Curlin wife of the Said J.J. Curlin to
me well known and in the absence of her Said husband disclosed that she had of
her own free will Signed and Sealed the relinquishment of dower in the foregoing
deed for the purposes therein contained and Set forth without compulsion or
under influence of her Said husband whatever.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and upon last above
written.
W.T. Morrow J.P.
A true copy of the original deed and certificate of acknowledgment thereunto
filed for record in my office on 30 day of October A.D. 1871 and ?? as above.
Attest: D.C. White Clk
M.D. Haluus? D.C.?
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Date of Transcription: 29 August 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. Some of the paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin
Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of 140 acres of land by David W. Carroll, Special
Commissioner, to Felix G. Smart for the sum of $886.40, he being the highest
bidder at public auction for the Curlins' land. This land is described as the
North half of the Southeast quarter of Section 7 and 60 acres off the North half
of Southwest quarter of Section 8 in Township 4 South, Range 9 West 140 acres.
Albert R. Sherrill was the plaintiff in a lawsuit against Jesse J. Curlin, his
oldest son James A.V. Curlin, and William D. Ramey, defendants. There was a
decree made by the Jefferson Circuit Court in Chancery at the Fall Term 1873
that Jesse J. and James A.V. Curlin were to pay Albert R. Sherrill $697 with
interest from 8 August 1871 at the rate of 10 percent on or before January 1874
and a lien was placed on the above mentioned property. If they defaulted, the
land was to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. They did not pay
Albert R. Sherrill and therefore the land was auctioned, thus satisfying the
Curlins' debt. Felix G. Smart later sells part of this land back to the Curlins
in 1879 for $1 [why is this??]
Land involved: [N 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK P-2, PAGE 386 - 387
2 FEB 1874 / REC. 4 FEB 1874
D.W. Carroll to Felix G. Smart Deed
(Sale of land owned by Jesse J. and James A.V. Curlin due to 1873 decree with
Herbert R. Sherrill)
D.W. Carroll Commr.
To
Felix G. Smart
This deed of Conveyance executed this 2nd day of February 1874 by and between
David W. Carroll as Special Commissioner and Felix G. Smart. Witnesseth that
whereas by a certain decree ??dered by the Jefferson Circuit Court in Chancery
at the Fall Term thereof 1873 in a certain suit? there pending wherein Albert
R. Sherrill was plaintiff and Jesse J. Curlin and James A.V. Curlin and William
D. Ramey were Defendants. it was decreed that said Jesse J. and James A.V.
Curlin should pay to the said Albert R. Sherrill on or before the first day of
January 1874 the sum of Six hundred and ninety seven dollars with interest from
August 8th 1871 at the rate of ten percent per annum and declaring a lien to
exist on
the North half of South East quarter of Section 7 [N 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 7,
Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] and 60 acres off the North half of South West quarter of
Section 8 in Township 4 South Range 9 West [N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S,
Rng. 9 W] 140 acres
and ordering the said land to be sold in default of payment as aforesaid and
appointing the undersigned a Special Commissioner to execute the said decree and
Whereas default was made in the payment of said money and the interest and the
undersigned did advertise for sale the lands above described as required by said
decree and at sale Felix G. Smart bid for all of said land the sum of eight
hundred and eighty six dollars and forty cents which being the highest bid
offered at said sale the said lands were struck off to him as the purchaser
thereof.
And whereas it was agreed and understood by and between the said Albert R.
Sherrill, Jesse J. Curlin, James A.V. Curlin, Felix G. Smart and David W.
Carroll as Special Commissioner that the whole purchase money should be paid on
the day of sale in consideration that said Special Commissioner would charge a
commission for his services as such Commissioner and whereas pursuance of that
agreement and understanding the said Felix G. Smart did pay the full amount of
his bid less the commissions allowed by said decree to the said Special
Commissioner.
Now therefore in consideration of the sum of Eight hundred and Eighty six
dollars & forty cents to wit in hand paid by G. Smart the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged.
I have this day bargained and sold aliened and conveyed to Felix G. Smart the
North half of North East quarter of Section 7 and 60 acres off the North half
of South West quarter of Section 8 in Township 4 South Range 9 West 140 acres
situated in Jefferson County. To have and to hold the above bargained and sold
premises to the said Felix G. Smart and to his heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand as such Commissioner and
affixed my seal this 2nd day of February 1874.
D.W. Carroll
Special Commissioner
State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
On this 4th day of February A.D. 1874 before me Eugene Nordmann an acting and
duly commissioned Justice of the Peace for and in the County of Jefferson
appeared no persons D.W. Carroll to me personally well known to be the person
whose name appears upon the within? and foregoing to me personally well known to
be the person whose name appears upon the within? and foregoing instrument of
making and stated that he had executed the same for the consideration and
purposes therein mentioned & set forth And I do so certify. In Testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand as such Justice of the Peace at the County
of Jefferson on the 4th day of February A.D. 1874.
Eugene Nordmann J.P.
Filed for record February 4th 1874
and duly recorded " 4th 1874.
G.W. Prigman Clk
G.B. Allis D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 29 August 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my personal comments. Some of the
paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of 40 acres of land from Samuel B. White & his wife Edwina
White and John L. Buck & his wife Sallie L. Buck to Jesse J. Curlin and his
oldest son James A.V. Curlin. The price is $5 cash, with the further sum of $93
in the form of an endorsed note [or mortgage?] owed to J.J. Curlin by H.G. Cady
& husband [originally from L.H. Oliver to H.G. Cady? Cady bought land from J.J.
Curlin in 1871 - could this note be from that transaction??] plus interest to be
paid within sixty days. Also there is a further sum of $150.15 due with
interest in November 1875 to the grantors. The land is described as the
Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 4 South, Range
9 West in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Land involved: [SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK Y, PAGE 448-449
24 AUG 1875 / REC. 22 DEC 1882
Samuel B. White and John L. Buck
to Jesse J. Curlin and his oldest son James A.V. Curlin Deed
S.B. White & J.L Buck
To Deed
J.J. & J.A.V. Curlin}
State of Arkansas}
County of Jefferson}
This Indenture made and entered into at Pine Bluff Arkansas this 24th day of
August AD 1875 by and between Samuel B. White and John L. Buck parties of the
first part and J.J. & J.A.V. Curlin parties of the second part, all of Said
County and State.
Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of
the sum of Five dollars to us cash in hand is paid the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged and the further sum of Ninety three Dollars by note given by
L.H. Oliver to H.G. Cady and Husband to J.J. Curlin and secondly mortgage with
interest at the rate of ten per cent cash per annum from date and due five
months after date which said note is now Endorsed by Cady & Curlin and the
further sum of one hundred and fifty three Dollars and fifteen cents by note of
Even? date herewith with interest at this rate of ten per cent per annum from
date until paid due and payable (last mentioned note) Sixty days after date,
Hath Granted bargained & Sold and by these presents do Grant bargain sell and
convey unto the Said Second parties their heirs and assigns that following
described land to wit:
the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section Seven (7) Township four (4) South of the
Baseline Range Nine (9) West [SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W].
containing Forty acres more or less in Jefferson County ??.
To have and to hold the above described property unto said second party their
heirs and assigns forever. And we the first parties our heirs and assigns does
hereby covenant to warrant and defend the title to the same against the claims
of all persons claiming the same by or through us and none other. It is
understood however that said first parties hereby retain and hold a special
Vendors? lien on said land above described to incur the prompt payment of said
notes herein described.
Now therefore the? Edwina White wife of S.B. White and Sallie L. Buck wife of
said John L. Buck do hereby relinquish and release unto said second parties all
our interest or Claim to Dower in and to the above described property as
specified herein for the consideration and purposes mentioned.
Witness our hands and seals this 24th day of August AD 1875.
S.B. White (Seal)
Edwina White (Seal)
J.L. Buck (Seal)
Sallie L. Buck (Seal)
State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
On this day came before me G.W. Prigmore a Clerk of the Circuit Court for the
County aforesaid John L. Buck to me well known as the person whose name appears
upon the foregoing Instrument of writing and Stated that he had Executed the
same for the consideration and purpose therein mentioned and set forth and I do
so certify. And I ?? certify that on the second day also voluntarily appeared
before me Sallie L. Buck wife to the said John L. Buck and in the absence of her
said husband declared that she had of her own free will Executed the foregoing
instrument of writing without compulsion or under influence of her said husband.
Witness my hand and seal of said County this 25th day of August AD 1875.
(LS) G.W. Prigmore Clerk.
Filed for Record Dec 22/82 [22 December 1882] at 11 AM and duly Recorded Dec
23/82 [23 December 1882].
Fred Hines Clerk
R.H. Stanford D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 2 September 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my personal comments. Some of the
paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of 60 acres of land from the State of Arkansas Commission
of Immigration and State Lands to Mary Elizabeth Chadick Curlin, wife of James
A.V. Curlin. [Was this land the excluded 60 acres from the lands sold at public
auction to Felix G. Smart on 2 February 1874 as a part of a lawsuit between
Albert R. Sherrill (plaintiff) and Jesse J. Curlin, James A.V. Curlin and
William D. Rainey (defendants)?] According to this deed the land was not sold
at that public auction. M.E. Curlin is to continue paying State and County
taxes on the property and is therfore deeded the property [why?] [Also why is
M.E. Curlin being deeded this property instead of her husband?]
Land involved: [N 1/2 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK S-2, PAGE 203-204
26 AUG 1875 / REC. 26 JUL 1876
State of Arkansas to Mary Elizabeth Chadick Curlin,
wife of James A.V. Curlin Deed
State of Arkansas }
To
M.E. Curlin }
The State of Arkansas to all to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know e
that in pursuance of Law M.E. Curline [Mary Elizabeth Chadick Curlin, wife of
James A.V. Curlin] M? W? has applied to the Commissioner of Immigration and
State Lands for a d?? of the right? of the State of Arkansas to? the following
described tract of land situate in the County of Jefferson in said State
in? The Pt? N 1/2 of NE of Sec. 7 Township 4 South Range 9 West [N 1/2 of Sec.
7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] 60 acres
which said Tract of land has been forfeited? to the State and offered at Public
Auction by the Auditor and not sold [is this true?]
Now Therefore Know Ye the I W.R. Miller as Auditor of State Arkansas for and in
Consideration and upon the Condition that the said above named applicant will
regularly and annually pay or cause be paid the State and County Taxes which
shall hereafter accrue upon the above described land - do by these presents
grant and convey to her and her heirs and assigns forever all the right title
and interest of the State of Arkansas in and to the tract of land above
described upon the Conditions as forscribed by law and herein above states.
To have and to hold the same (upon said Conditions) as now held or ?? by the
said State unto her the said Grantee and to her heirs and assigns forever.
In Testimony whererof I W.R. Miller as Auditor of State of Arkansas hereunto set
my hand and affix my affixed seal at Little Rock Arkansas this 26th day of
August AD 1875.
(LS) W.R. Miller
By Aslow Fomins? Auditor
Dept
State of Arkansas
County of Pulaski
I hereby Certify that the within? named W.R. Miller as Auditor of State Arkansas
by Aslow Fomins? Deputy to me personally well known this day personally appeared
before me and acknowledged that he executed the annexed within? and foregoing
Deed as Auditor as aforesaid for the Consideration has? and purpose therein
mentioned and Expressed
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the City of Little
Rock Arkansas this 26th day of August 1875.
R.W. Stevenson
Notary Public
Filed for record July 15th 1876.
and duly recorded July 26th 1876 G.W. Prigmore Clk
Geo B. Allis D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 7 September 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my personal comments. Some of the
paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of 20 [?]acres of land from Jesse J. Curlin and wife
Hypasia P. Curlin to his oldest son James A.V. Curlin for the price of $5 [why
so little??]. The land is described as the Northeast quarter of the Northeast
quarter of Section 7; the Southeast quarter of Northeast quarter of Section 7
[less 5? acres]; the East part of the Northwest [?] of Southwest quarter of
Section 8; and the West half of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter
of Section 8; all belonging in Township 4 South, Range 9 West.
Land involved: [NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[E part of NW ? of SW 1/4 Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[W 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK Y, PAGE 449-450
12 MAR 1878 / REC. 22 DEC 1882
Jesse J. Curlin and wife Hypasia P. Curlin to
his oldest son James A.V. Curlin Deed
Jesse J. Curlin
To Deed
J.A.V. Curlin }
Show all men by these presents that we Jesse J. Curlin and H.P. Curlin his wife
for and in consideration of the Sum of Five dollars to them paid by J.A.V.
Curlin do hereby grant Sell and quit claim unto the said J.A.V. Curlin and unto
his heirs and assigns the following lands lying in the County of Jefferson and
State of Arkansas to wit:
The North East qr of North East qr of Section Seven (7) [NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of
Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] and two (2) and three (3) acres to be surveyed off
of entire? part of the North part of the South East quarter of North East
quarter of Section Seven (7) [N part of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng.
9 W] commencing 6 1/2 chains from NW Cir? of said SE. NE 1/4 thence East 6 1/3
chains South 70 yards West 6 1/3 chains thence North 70 yards to beg.
[beginning?] also the East part of North West of South West quarter of Sec 8
[E part of NW ? of SW 1/4 Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
containing 8 acres and West 1/2 half of North East quarter of South West qr. Sec
8. [W 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
containing 20 acres all in T 4. S R 9 West.
To have and to hold the same unto the said J.A.V. Curlin and unto his heirs and
assigns forever, with all appurtenances thereto belonging and I H.P. Curlin wife
of the said Jesse J. Curlin for an in consideration of the said sum of money
definitely release and relinquish unto the said J.A.V. Curlin all my rights of
Dower in and to the said lands.
Witness our hands and seals this 12th day of March 1878.
J.J. Curlin (Seal)
H.P. Curlin (Seal)
State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
Be it remembered that on this day came before the undersigned a Notary Public
within and for the county aforesaid duly commissioned and acting Jessee J.
Curlin to me well known as the Grantor in the foregoing Deed and Stated that he
had Executed the same for the consideration and purposes therein mentioned and
set forth. And on the same day also voluntarily appeared before me the said
H.P. Curlin wife of the said J.J. Curlin to me well known and in the absence of
her said husband declared that she had of her own free will signed and sealed
the relinquishment of Dower in the foregoing Deed , for the purposes therein
contained and set forth, without compulsion or under influence of her said
husband.
Witness my had and seal as such Notary Public on the 12th day of March, 1878.
No Seal Here J.M. Barrett Notary (LS)
Filed for Record Dec 22/82 [22 December 1882] at 11 AM and duly Recorded Dec
23/82 [23 December 1882].
Fred Hines Clerk
R.H. Stanford D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 2 September 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my personal comments. Some of the
paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of 38 and 32 acres of land [70 total acres] from J.A.V.
Curlin [James A.V. Curlin, oldest son of Jesse J.J. Curlin] and his wife M.E.
Curlin [Mary Elizabeth Chadick Curlin] to his father Jesse J. Curlin for the sum
of $5. The 38 acres of land consists of the SE Quarter of the NE Quarter of
Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 9 West. It appears that there is an
exclusion of 2 acres within this land?? The 32 acres of land consist of the
West part of the NW Quarter of Section 8, Township 4 South, Range 9 West.
Land involved: [SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[W part of NE 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK Z-2, PAGE 498-499
12 MAR 1878 / REC. 25 FEB 1884
J.A.V. Curlin and wife M.E. Curlin to J.J. Curlin Deed
Know all men by these presents that ?? J.A.V. Curlin and M.E. Curlin his wife
for and in consideration of Five Dollars to them paid by Jesse J. Curlin do
hereby grant sell and quit claim unto the said Jesse J. Curlin and unto his
heirs and assigns forever the following land lying in the County of Jefferson
and State of Arkansas to wit;
The South East qr. [quarter] of North East quarter of Section Seven (7) Township
Four (4) South of Range Nine (9) West [SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S,
Rng. 9 W]
C? hep? [or is this less?] Two acres to be surveyed off center part of the North
part? of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section Seven (7) commencing 6 1/2 chains from the
NW Cen? of said track East 6 1/3 chains South 70 yards thence West 6 1/3 chains
North 70 yards being 38 acres hereby conveyed Also the West part of North
West quarter of South West quarter of Section (8) Eight, T 4 S, R 9 West [W
part of NE 14 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] containing thirty two (32) acres to
have and to hold the same unto the said Jesse J. Curlin and unto his heirs and
assigns forever, with all appurtenances thereto belonging
And I M.E. Curlin wife of the said J.A.V. Curlin for and in consideration of the
said sum of money do hereby release and relinquish unto the said Jesse J. Curlin
all my Right of Dower in and to the said lands.
Witness our hands and seals on this 12th day of March 1878.
J.A.V. Curlin (Seal)
M.E. Curlin (Seal)
State of Arkansas
County of Jefferson
Be it remembered that on this day came before the undersigned a Notary Public
within and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and acting J.A.V. Curlin
to me well known as the Grantor in the foregoing deed and stated that he had
executed the same for the consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set
forth. And on the same day also voluntarily appeared before me the said M.E.
Curlin wife of J.A.V. Curlin to me well known and in the absence of her said
husband declared that she has of her own free will signed and sealed the
Relinquishment of Dower in the foregoing deed for the purposes therein contained
and act for it without confusion or under influence of her said husband
Witness my hand and seal as such Notary Public on the 12th day of March 1878.
(L.S.) J.M. Benitt? Notary
Filed for Record Jany 5/84 [5 January 1884] 9 AM and duly Recorded Feby 25/84
[25 February 1884]
F. ? Hinds Clerk
R.H. Stanford D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 29 August 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my personal comments. Some of the
paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin Wettroth
Summary: Power of attorney granted to A.J. Wheat by Jesse J. Curlin in
Jefferson County, Arkansas. Note that the date of filing seems to be before the
instrument was written?? Why did J.J. Curlin feel the need to do this - was he
moving at this point??
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK U, PAGE 8
26 MAR 1878 / REC. 14 MAY 1878
J.J. Curlin to A.J. Wheat Power of Attorney Deed
State of Arkansas
County of Jefferson
Know all men by these Presents that J.J. Curlin of the county and State
aforesaid is hereby constitute and appoints A.J. Wheat of same county and State
to be my true sufficient and lawful attorney for me and in my name and for my
sole use to attest in all my unsettled business in the above mentioned County
and State or anything appertaining to my interest and for the purpose aforesaid
I do hereby grant unto my said attorney full power to execute and deliver in
needful instruments and papers whether under seal or otherwise, to institute and
prosecute to final judgment and execution all process in law and equity defend
any and all suits against me; the constituent to submit any and all matters in
dispute to arbitration or the same to settle and to compromise; to appoint one
or more substitutes under him and the same to revoke as pleasure and generally
to do and perform all such acts, matters and these as my said atty shall occur
necessary or expedient? for the complete and official execution of the ?? herein
before granted as fully as I might and could do as if I personally were present
hereby ratifying and conferring all the acts of my said attorney as his
substitutes done by virtue and in pursuance? of these presents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 26th day March A.D. 1878.
J.J. Curlin
State of Arkansas
County of Jefferson
On this day came before me G.W. Prigmore Clerk of the Circuit Court for the
County aforesaid J.J. Curlin to me well known as the person whose name appears
upon the foregoing instrument of writing and stated that he has executed the
same for the consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth and I do
so certify.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court, this 25th day March A.D. 1878
(L.S.) G.W. Prigmore Clk
Geo. B. Allis D.C.
Filed for Record March 25th 1878
Duly Recorded May 14th 1878
G.W. Prigmore Clk
Geo. B. Allis D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 29 August 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. Some of the paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin
Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of ?? acres of land from Felix G. Smart and wife M.E. Smart
to J.J. Curlin and his oldest son, James A.V. Curlin for the price of $1 [why is
this amount so small??]. The land is described as the North half of the North
East quarter of Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 9 West and sixty acres off of
the North half of the Southwest quarter of Section 8, Township 4 South, Range 9
West. It appears that this land is adjacent to or consists partly of land that
the Curlins had lost in public auction to Felix G. Smart in 1874. That land
auction was the result of moneys being owed to Albert R. Sherrill in 1873 by the
Curlins that they defaulted on. Felix G. Smart bought the land and the debt to
Albert R. Sherrill was satisfied. The land sold in that auction consisted of [N
1/2 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] and [N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 7,
Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] - the land in this deed is the [N 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7,
Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] (this being different) and [N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp.
4 S, Rng. 9 W] (this being the same). Is Felix G. Smart a relative or perhaps a
good friend trying to help out?????
Land involved: [N 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK Y, PAGE 447
8 NOV 1879 / REC. 23 DEC 1882
Felix G. Smart to J.J. Curlin and James A.V. Curlin Deed
F.G. Smart
To
J.J. & J.A.V. Curlin}
Show all men that I Felix G. Smart of Jefferson County Arkansas in consideration
of one Dollar to me in hand paid do hereby grant bargain sell convey and quit
claim to J.J. Curlin and J.A.V. Curlin of Said County all my rights title &
interest in & for the following described tracts of land namely
the North half of the North East quarter of Section Seven (7) [N 1/2 of NE 1/4
of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] and sixty acres off of the North half of the
South West quarter of Section Eight (8) [N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S,
Rng. 9 W] all in Township Four (4) South of Range Nine (9) West.
To have and to hold unto the said J.J. Curlin and J.A.V. Curlin with all
improvements thereon to his heirs and assigns forever and I M.E. Smart wife of
said Felix G. Smart for said consideration do hereby release all my right or
possibility of Dower in and to the said Described tracts of land.
Witness our hands & and Seals this 8 day of November 1879.
F.G. Smart (Seal)
M.E. Smart (Seal)
State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
Be it remembered that on this day came before the undersigned a Notary Public
within and for? County aforesaid duly commissioned and acting F.G. Smart to me
well known as the Grantor in the foregoing Deed and Stated that he had Executed
the same for the consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth.
And also in the same day also volunteering appeared before me the said M.E.
Smart wife of F.G. Smart to me well known and in the absence of her said husband
declared that she had of her own free will signed and sealed the relinquishment
of Dower in the foregoing Deed for the purposes therein contained and set forth
without compulsion or under influence at her said husband. Witness my hand and
seal as such Notary Public on this 7th day of November 1879.
(LS) T.B. White Notary Public
Filed for Record Dec 22/82 [22 December 1882] at 11 AM and duly Recorded Dec
23/82 [23 December 1882].
Fred Hines Clerk
R.H. Stanford D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 29 August 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. Some of the paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin
Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of 70 acres of land from William Baltimore to Jessie [Jesse]
J. Curlin for the price of $10 dollars [why is this price so low???]. This land
was the same as that originally sold by Jesse J. Curlin and wife to William
Baltimore on 12 March 1878. The land is described as the Southeast quarter of
the Northeast quarter (less 2 acres) of Section 7 in Township 4 South, Range 9
West Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. containing 38 acres and the West part of the
Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 8 in Township 4 South,
Range 9 West containing 32 acres in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Note that one
year later William Baltimore quit claims this same land to Jesse J. Curlin.
Also note that the deed was recorded (1909) 29 years after it was written (1880)
- why is this?? Jesse J. Curlin died in 1888. 1 chain = 66'
Land involved: [SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[W part of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK 68, PAGE 176-177
19 NOV 1880 / REC. 19 NOV 1909
William Baltimore to Jessie [Jesse] J. Curlin Deed
State of Arkansas,
County of Jefferson.
This indenture made and executed this 19th day of November 1880 by and between
William Baltimore as party of the first part and Jessie J. Curlin as party of
the second part,
Witnesseth, That the said party of the first part William Baltimore for and in
consideration of the sum of Ten dollars to him in hand paid by the said Jessie
J. Curlin the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has and does hereby remise
release and quitclaim unto the said Jessie J. Curlin the following described
lands, to wit
The South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section seven [SE 1/4 of NE
1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W], (less two (2) acres surveyed off the center
part of the North part of the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Section Seven (7) commencing 6
1/2 chains [417.78'] from North West Corner of said tract E 6 1/3 chains
[417.78'] South 70 yards thence west 6 1/3 chains [417.78'] North 70 yards,
conveying hereby in said quarter section 38 acres)
Also the West part of the North West quarter of the South West quarter Section
eight (8) containing 32 acres all in Township Four South Range Nine West [W
part of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] in Jefferson County,
Arkansas.
To Have and to Hold unto the said Jessie J. Curlin his heirs and assigns
forever.
The said William Baltimore intending and conveying hereby to said Jessie J.
Curlin, the same land as described in deed from said Curlin & wife to said
Baltimore of date the 12th day of March 1878, with all and singular the
appurtenances and improvements thereunto belonging or in anyway appertaining.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day and date
above written.
William Baltimore (Seal)
State of Arkansas,
County of Jefferson.
On this 19th day of November 1880 personally appeared before me a duly
commissioned qualified and acting Notary Public within and for the County of
Jefferson State of Arkansas William Baltimore to me well known to be the person
whose names appears as grantor in the within and foregoing deed of conveyance
and stated that he had executed the same for the considerations and purposes
therein mentioned and set forth and I hereby so certify.
Witness my hand and seal as such Notary Public at the County of Jefferson State
of Arkansas on the 19th day of November, 1880.
(Notarial Seal) John M. Taylor
Notary Public
Filed for record November 19th, 1909 at 2:30 P.M. and duly recorded Nov. 19th,
1909.
Edgar Brewster Clerk
T.B. Stewart D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 2 September 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. Some of the paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin
Wettroth
Summary: Release of title/quit claim of 70 acres of land from William Baltimore
to Jessie [Jesse] J. Curlin for the price of 10 dollars [why is this price so
low???]. This land was the same as that originally sold by Jesse J. Curlin and
wife to William Baltimore on 12 March 1878. The land is described as the
Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter (less 2 acres) of Section 7 in
Township 4 South, Range 9 West containing 38 acres and the West part of the
Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 8 in Township 4 South,
Range 9 West containing 32 acres in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Note that one
year earlier William Baltimore had conveyed this same land to Jesse J. Curlin by
deed - why did he later quit claim this property?? Also note that the quit
claim deed was recorded (1909) 28 years after it was written (1881) - why is
this?? Jesse J. Curlin died in 1888. 1 chain = 66'
Land involved: [SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[W part of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK 68, PAGE 177-178
20 AUG 1881 / REC. 19 NOV 1909
William Baltimore to Jesse J. Curlin Quit Claim Deed
Wm. Baltimore
to
J.J. Curlin
** Quit Claim Deed **
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I William Baltimore for and in
consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars in hand paid by J.J. Curlin have this
day remised, released, and forever quit claimed, and by these presents do
remise, release and forever quit claim unto the said J.J. Curlin all my right,
title, interest and estate, in and to the following described tract or parcel of
land, situate in the county of Jefferson in the State of Arkansas, to wit:
The South East quarter of North East quarter of Section Seven (7) T. 4 S R 9 W
[SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] less two (2) acres to be
surveyed off center part of the North part of the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7 T.
4 S R 9 W. Commencing 6 1/2 chains [417.78'] from the NW Cor. of said tract
thence East 6 1/3 chains [417.78'], thence South 70 yards, thence West 6 1/3
chains [417.78"] thence North 70 yards being 38 acres hereby conveyed
also the West part of North West quarter of the South West quarter of section 8
in T 4 S R 9 W [W part of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
containing 32 acres containing altogether Seventy (70) acres, more or less.
To have and to hold the said premises unto him and his heirs forever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said William Baltimore has hereunto set his had and seal
this the 20th day of August, A.D. 1881.
Wm. Baltimore (Seal)
State of Arkansas,
County of Jefferson.
On this 20th day of August 1881 before me a Justice of the Peace within and for
the County of Jefferson, in the State of Arkansas, appeared in person William
Baltimore, to me personally well known as the person whose name appears upon the
within and foregoing deed of conveyance, as one of the parties grantor and
stated that he had executed the same for the considerations and purposes therein
mentioned and set forth, and I do hereby so certify.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Jefferson County,
Arkansas, this the day and date above written.
Sam Lindsay J.P.
Filed for record November 19th, 1909, at 2:35 P.M, and duly recorded Nov. 19th
1909.
Edgar Brewster Clerk
T.P. Stewart D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 2 September 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. Some of the paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin
Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of 70 acres of land from Jesse J. Curlin, his wife Hypasia
P. Curlin, his youngest son George G. Curlin and George's wife Mary V. Curlin to
Jesse J. Curlin's oldest son James A.V. Curlin for the price of $1500. The
land, located in Jefferson County, Arkansas, is described as the Southeast
quarter of Northeast quarter of Section 7, Township 4 South, Range 9 West less 2
acres surveyed off the center part (38 acres) and the North part of Northwest
quarter of Southwest quarter of Section 8, Township 4 South, Range 9 West (32
acres). A sum of $100 was initially paid in cash to the Grantors and the
remaining moneys were to be paid in installments of $500 each (plus interest of
10 per cent annually) on the first of December 1881, 1882, and 1883. Addendum
notes on the side of this document attests that the loan was finally paid in
1899 and the lien was released. M.E. Curlin, then widow of James A.V. Curlin,
signed for it. It appears that the installments were only paid in 1881 and 1882
- what about 1883? Was this loan forgiven by H.P. Curlin in 1899? Both Jesse
J. Curlin and James A.V. Curlin died in 1888; therefore the finalization was 11
years after their deaths. Hypasia had remarried W.A. Glasscock of Randolph
County, Arkansas in 1890 after J.J. Curlin's death and was therefore remarried
at the time of the satisfaction of this loan. Also note that though the land
lay in and was conveyed in Jefferson County, Arkansas on 1 September 1881, Jesse
J. Curlin et al were living in Burleson County, Texas at the time of the
transaction. Their sworn affidavits were conducted at Deanville, Burleson,
Texas on 13 September 1881. [When did they leave Jefferson County?]
Land involved: [SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[N part of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
(NOTE BURLESON COUNTY, TX)
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK Y, PAGE 450-452
1 SEP 1881 (also 13 SEP 1881) / REC. 22 DEC 1882
Jessee J. Curlin, his wife Hypasia P. Curlin,
his youngest son George G. Curlin and wife Mary V. Curlin
to his oldest son James A.V. Curlin Deed
J.J. Curlin Et al
To
J.A.V. Curlin }
Show all men by these presents that we Jessee J. Curlin and H.P. Curlin his wife
and George G. Curlin and Mary Curlin his wife all of the County of -- [Note
there is only a dash here, no name] State of Texas for the consideration of the
sum of fifteen hundred Dollars paid and to be paid as hereafter set forth by
James A.V. Curlin of Jefferson County Arkansas do hereby grant bargain and sell
unto the said James A.V. Curlin and unto his heirs and assigns forever the
following lands lying in the County of Jefferson and State of Arkansas to wit:
the South East quarter of North East quarter of Section Seven (7) T 4 S R 9 W
[SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] less Two (2) acres to be
surveyed off Center part of North part of the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section Seven
(7) T 4 S R 9 W. Commencing 6 1/2 chains [429'] from the North West Corner of
said tract thence East 6 1/3 [417.78'] chains thence South Seventy (70) yards
thence West 6 1/3 chains [417.78'] thence North Seventy yards (70) being 38
acres hereby conveyed also the North part of North West quarter of South West
quarter of Section Eight (8) in T 4 S R 9 W [N part of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec.
8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] containing 32 acres and containing in all Seventy acres
more or less.
To have and to hold the same unto the said James A.V. Curlin and unto his heirs
and assigns forever, with all appurtenances thereto belonging and we hereby
covenant with the said James A.V. Curlin that we will forever warrant and defend
the title to the said lands and premises against all lawful claims whatever,
provided however that the purchase money is not all paid But the sum of one
hundred dollars is paid cash, the receipt whereof is acknowledged and the
balance is secured by these notes of the said James A.V. Curlin of Even date
hereunto for the sum of Five hundred Dollars Each and payable December 1st 1881,
December 1st 1882 and December 1st 1883 respectively with interest at the rate
of ten per cent per annum from maturity?? until paid and a Special lien is
released upon said lands and premises in the nature of a Mortgage. To secure
the payment of said purchase money notes and interest and this Deed shall not
become absolute until the same? is fully paid
and I H.P. Curlin wife of Jessee J. Curlin and Mary Curlin wife of G.G. Curlin
for the consideration aforesaid do hereby release and relinquish unto James A.V.
Curlin all my rights claims or possibility of Dower in and to the lands and
premises herein above set forth.
Witness our hands and seals at -- [Note no location mentioned] Texas this the
first day of September AD 1881.
J.J. Curlin (Seal)
H.P. Curlin (Seal)
G.G. Curlin (Seal)
M.V. Curlin (Seal)
NOTES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DOCUMENT - HANDWRITTEN ADDITIONS:
?is Owner & Holder of the last? note? ?????????? in this deed is the morg ??
Satisfied in full.
D.M. Blumenthal
Attest J.V. Langford Clerk
The Two notes for $500.00 Ea Due Dec 1 1881 and Dec 1882 Respectfully is this
day Satisfied in full and the Lien therein retained is released this Nov 9 1899.
M.E. Curlin [wife of James A.V.
Curlin, her signature]
Attest J.V. Langford Clerk
[Note that the year when the notes were satisfied, 1899, is 11 years after the
deaths of both Jesse J. Curlin and his son James A.V. Curlin. Also that it
seems that only two of the three $500 notes were satisfied - does this mean that
H.P. Curlin, widow of Jesse J. Curlin, only required Mary Elizabeth Chadick
Curlin, widow of James A.V. Curlin, to pay part of the loan??]
State of Texas }
County of Burleson }
On this 13th day of September 1881, appeared before me James Stewart, a Notary
Public within and for the County of Burleson in the State of Texas appeared in
person Jessee J. Curlin to me personally well known as the person whose name
appears upon the within and foregoing Deed of Conveyance as one of the parties
Grantor and Stated that he had Executed the same for the consideration and
purposes therein mentioned and set forth and I do hereby so certify. And I
further certify that on this day voluntarily appeared before me H.P. Curlin wife
of the said Jessee J. Curlin to me well known to be the person whose name
appears upon the foregoing Deed of Conveyance and in the absence of her said
husband declared that she had of her own free will signed the relinquishment of
Dower therein Expressed for the purpose therein contained without compulsion or
under influence of her said husband. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and Notarial Seal in Deanville County, Texas this the day and date above
mentioned. [Note that there is no Deanville County in Texas - this must
actually be the town of Deanville in the County of Burleson which does exist]
(LS) James Stewart Notary Public
State of Texas }
County of Burleson }
On this 13th day of September 1881, appeared before me James Stewart, a Notary
Public within and for the County of Burleson in the State of Texas appeared in
person George G. Curlin to me personally well known as the person whose name
appears upon the within and foregoing Deed of Conveyance as one of the parties
Grantor and Stated that he had Executed the same for the consideration and
purposes therein mentioned and set forth and I do hereby so certify. And I
further certify that on this day voluntarily appeared before me Mary Curlin wife
of the said George G. Curlin to me well known to be the person whose name
appears upon the foregoing Deed of Conveyance and in the absence of her said
husband declared that she had of her own free will signed the relinquishment of
Dower therein Expressed for the purpose therein contained without compulsion or
under influence of her said husband. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and Notarial Seal in Deanville, Texas this the day and date above
mentioned. [Note that there this affidavit names Deanville as the town in the
County of Burleson]
(LS) James Stewart Notary Public
Filed for Record Dec 22/82 [22 December 1882] at 11 AM and duly Recorded Dec
23/82 [22 December 1882].
Fred Hines Clerk
R.H. Stanford D.C.
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Date of Transcription: 2 September 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. Some of the paragraphs were inserted by me - Kim Curlin
Wettroth
Summary: Conveyance of 140 acres of land from Mary E. Weir to James A.V. Curlin
for the price of $25. This land is described as The East half of the Northeast
quarter of Section 7 in Township 4 South of Range 9 West containing 80 acres,
and also the West part of the North half of the Southwest quarter of Section 8
in Township 4 South of Range 9 West, containing 60 acres. Note that the initial
entry for this deed shows "vs." as in versus?
Land involved: [E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
[W part of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W]
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AR
COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
DEED BOOK Y, PAGE 446-447
10 DEC 1881 / REC. 22 DEC 1882
Mary E. Weir to J.A.V. Cullim [Curlin] Deed
Mary E. Weir
vs.
J.A.V. Curlin
Show all men by these presents that I Mary E. Weir for and in consideration of
the sum of Twenty five Dollars in hand paid by James A.V. Curlim [Curlin] have
this day remised released and forever quit claimed and by these percents? do
remise release and forever quit claim unto the said James A.V. Curlin all my
rights title interest and Estate in and to the following tract or parcel of land
Situate in the County of Jefferson in the State of Arkansas to wit:
The East half of the North East quarter of Section Seven (7) [E 1/2 of the NE
1/4 Sec. 7, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] of containing Eighty (80) acres, and also the
West part of the North half of the South West quarter of Section Eight (8) [W
part of the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 Sec. 8, Twp. 4 S, Rng. 9 W] containing Sixty
(60) acres all in Township Four (4) South of Range Nine (9) West, containing
altogether one hundred and forty acres (140) more or less.
To have and to hold the Said premises unto him and his heirs forever. In
Witness whereof the said _ and _ have hereunto set her hand and seal this the
10th day of Decr AD 1881.
Mary E. Weir (Seal)
State of Arkansas }
County of Jefferson }
On this 10th day of December AD 1881 before me S.B. White a Notary Public within
and for the County of Jefferson in the State of Arkansas appeared in person Mary
E. Weir to me personally well known as the person whose name appears upon the
within and foregoing Deed of Conveyance as one of the parties Grantor and Stated
that he [she] had Executed the same for the consideration and purposes therein.
[Note: Some of the above is missing from my copy]
Filed for Record Dec 22/82 [22 December 1882] at 12 PM and duly Recorded Dec
22nd 1882.
Fred Harris Clerk
R.H. Stanford D.G.
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Date of Transcription: 2 September 1997 KCW
Location of Transcription: Cary, NC
Note: The above transcription was copied verbatim from the original to the best
of my abilities. The notation [ ] denotes my comments. Some of the paragraphs
were inserted by me - Kim Curlin Wettroth