Jackson County Deed Book A (Abstracts)
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Page 1. 20 June 1794. Henry Carleton of Wilkes County to William Puryear and Susannah Cox the Dogwood Grove Tract on Cedar Creek, surveyed by John Gorham in 1785 for Walker Richardson. The tract to be equally divided between William Puryear and Susannah Cox for $500. Test: Gab. Carleton, B. Christmas, J. P.
Page 1. 2 Dec 1794. Nicholas Hawkins of Oglethorpe County to James Freeman of Greene County 525 acres on Shoals Creek. Test: J. Humphries, J. P. Surveyed as a bounty grant for the heirs of James Hawkins on 7 April 1789.
Page 2 10 June 1794. Charles Dougherty to Jeremiah Matthews, both of Oglethorpe County, land in Franklin County on the Middle Fork of the Oconee River, originally granted to said Dougherty on 1 Dec 1787. Test: James Thomas, J. P.
>Page 2-9. 6 Jul 1796. Mary Kellough, David Kellough Sr., David Kellough Jr., George Taylor, William Deal. 12 Sep 1796, Receipt of Philemon Martin, Tax Collector for Henry Pott's tax. Earmarks, Johnson Clark, Joseph East. 5 Jan 1797. John Black, John Seals. 5 Jan 1797. James Armstrong, Arthur Patton. 6 Jan 1797. William Duke, Josiah Morton. 6 Jan 1797, John Jones. 8 Apr 1797. Jonathan Jones, Robert Barker. 6 Aug 1797, Joseph Clarkstone. 1 May 1797, Alexander Morrison, Henry Ledbetter. 4 Aug 1797. John Barron, ALexander Morrison, Henry Ledbetter. 4 Aug 1797 John Barron. 14 Sep 1797, Joseph Humphries. 7 Dec 1797, Roderick Easley.
Page 4. 16 Dec 1793. William Owens to Lawrence Byers both of Wilkes County 230 acres in Franklin County, originally granted in 1784 to John Lynch.
Page 5. 25 Mar 1794. John DePriest and wife, Jane to Elisha Johnstand, all of Elbert County, land in Franklin County, originally granted to Peter Oliver. Test: John Rogers, J. P.
Page 6. 223 Jan 1795. John Wyatt and wife, Mary, to Jonas Short, all of Oglethorpe County, 150 acres on Shoals Creek. Test: Thomas Price, John Griffin, J. P.
Page 7. 15 Nov 1796. David McCluskey and Thomas Rogers of Elbert County to Thomas Hemphill of Burke County, North Carolina, 200 acres of land on Curries Creek, being part of a tract originally granted to William LongStreet in 1786. Mary McCluskey and Martha Rogers renounce their dower 6 Nov 1796.
Page 8. 11 Apr 1796. Daniel Price, Tax Collector of Wilkes County to David Hillhouse, 3,400 acres of land in Franklin County, land of Benamin Allen, in arrears for 1793 taxes. Test: R. Worsham, J. P.
Page 8. 29 Oct 1796. John H. Johnson to David McCluskey and Thomas Rogers 200 acres on Currie's Creek. Test: John W. Connel, Samuel Nelson, J. P.
Page 9. 3 Oct 1796. Hugh Mains and wife, Jane to George Smith 40 acres on Griggs Creek adj. the land of Smith. Test: George Taylor, J. P.
Page 10. 3 Oct 1796. William Deal and wife, Jemima to George Smith land on Trail Creek. Test: George Taylor Clk.
Page 10. 21 Nov 1796. Daniel W. Easley to Rocerick Easley, the sale of slaves, cattle, etc. Test: George Taylor, J. P., William Streetman.
Page 11. 7 Oct 1794. James McCommon and William McCree to George Calhoun, all of Oglethorpe County, 225 acres on the north fork of the Oconee River granted to Zachariah Cox in Nov 1788 and conveyed by said Cox to McCommon and McCree on Sept 1790. Test: John Humphries, J. P.
Page 12. 7 Apr 1796. James McCommon, heir of estate of late McCommon of Oglethorpe County to George Cohoon of Greene County land on south fork of Broad River, which was granted to said James McCommon in 1790. /s/Susanna McCommon, John McCommon, Margaret McCommon.
Page 13. 1794. Isaac Milligan of Wilkes County to George Cohoon of Oglethorpe County 200 acres on Barbers Creek, being part of a survey of 287-1/2 acres to Richard Levins, granted Dec 1788, conveyed by James Levins, the lawful her of said Levins, to Isaac Milligan on 5 Jul 1791. Test: William McCree, William Milligan.
Page 14. 28 Jul 1798. Jeremiah Matthews and wife, Sarah to Elijah Hendon, all of Oglethorpe County, 300 acres of land originally granted to Charles Dougherty in 1787. Test: A. Bell, J. P.
Page 15. 7 Aug 1796. Andrew Bell of Oglethorpe County to Isham Hendon, lands on the Oconee River in Jackson County, originally granted to John Rosson? in 1787.
Page 15. 6 Jul 1796. Samuel Gardner to John Cunningham land on the both sides of Cedar Creek on the north fork of the Oconee River.
Page 16. 18 Sep 1793. Samuel Gardner of South Carolina to John McCartney 5 May 1786. Test: William Hitchcock, Jesse Hitchcock. Proved in Oglethorpe County 28 Jun 1794.
Page 17. 7 Jun 1793. James McCommon to William McCrea and Thomas Good, all of Wilkes County, part of a land grant to Zachariah Cox in 1768. Test: Joseph McCutcheon, William Robertson.
Page 18. 4 May 1796. Joseph Morton of Oglethorpe County to Arthur Patton of Jackson County land on Big Shoal Creek, being part of a land gant to Thomas Wooten in 1786, conveyed by him to Joseph Morton in 1791. Test: John Barnett, J. P.
Page 19. Agreement between John Towns and John DePriest; that Towns' relinquishes all his claims to 287-1/2 acres of land which the grant of Joseph Gunnals covers "if my gant should hold the lands and mine does not". Test: Andrew Cunningham.
Page 19. 10 Oct 1796. Josiah Woods and wife, Sally, of Franklin County to Isaac Hill of Wilkes County 460 acres, being part of a tract of 690 acres granted to said Woods in 1791. Test: William Johnson.
Page 20. 29 Jan 1797. Robert Campbell to William Park, land on Crooked Creek.
6 Feb 1797. Robert Campbell to Jeremiah McCarter land on Crooked Creek, all of the original land granted to Daniel Gardner and conveyed by him to Robert Campbell.
Page 22. 7 May 1796. John Garnett of Richmond County to Jacob Hoover of Jackson County land on Sandy Creek. Test: William Daniel, Daniel Taylor.
Page 23. 14 Feb 1797. John Towns of Wilkes County to James Parks of Jackson County 250 acres on Cabin Creek. Test: Claiborn Crawford.
Page 25. 9 Jun 1795. Russell Jones and wife, Sarah, to Robert Parks, all of Oglethorpe County, 287-1/2 acres in Franklin County known as the Indian Cabins, originally granted to John Rench in 1785. Test: James Parks, Isham Davis.
Page 26. 30 Oct 1791. John Hinson of Greenville County, South Carolina to Dennis McFall of Wilkes County, land granted to said Hinson on 31 July 1788, on the waters of the Oconee River in Franklin County.
Page 26. 11 Feb 1797. Thomas Scott of Elbert County to Mordecai Benton, 1150 acres of land on Turkey Creek. Test: B. Smith, J. P., James Simms, J. P.
Page 27. 13 May 1794. Dennis McFall to George McFall, both of Oglethorpe County, land on the Oconee River, being part of the Henson tract. Test: William Buyers, Sr., William Buyers, Jr.
Page 28. 2 Apr 1794. John Hinson, merchant of Greenville County, South Carolina to George McFall of Oglethorpe County, being part of a tract granted to said Hinson on the Oconee River.
Page 29. 6 May 1796. John Garnett of Richmond County to Isham Matthews of Jackson County. Test: Daniel Matthews, William Daniel.
Page 30. 9 Jan 1797. Robert Campbell deeds to Samuel Park land on the north fork of the Oconee River, originally granted to Samuel Gardner. Test: Samuel Gardner, William Park, George Taylor, J. P.
Page 31. 20 Dec 1796. John Griffin of Wilkes County to James Hughey of Rutherford County, North Carolina, 287-1/2 acres of land in Franklin County, granted to said Griffin on 11 Aug 1785. Test: Robert Griffith.
Page 31. 3 AUg 1795. Benjamin Stephens of Burke County to Mial J. Barnett of Franklin County, 287-1/2 acres of land near the Cedar Shoals on the Oconee River, originally granted to John Wagnon in 1785. Test: John Barnett, J. P.
Page 31. 1796. Andrew Bell of Oglethorpe County to John Hynds of Oglethorpe County land on the Oconee River in Jackson County, originally granted to Samuel Gardner in 1786. Test: Abel Gowen, Robert McCraney.
Page 33. 7 Feb 1797. Samuel Gardner to John Cunningham, both of Jackson County. Test: Nathaniel Dean, Thomas Hightower.
Page 34. 26 June 1796. Benjamin Parr to John Barnett. Test: William Hutchinson.
Page 34. 28 Jan 1797. George McFall to John Cunningham a bond to pay for damages arising from any claims to land conveyed by Samuel Gardner to said Cunningham, land on both sides of Cedar Creek, which deed was dated 6 Jul 1796. Test: James Pitman.
Page 34. 1 May 1796. William Lowe and his wife, Fanny, of Lincoln County to William Duke and Joseph Molton of Jackson County, 690 acres on the north fork of the Oconee River, originally granted to John Gorham in 1787. Test: Philip Zimmerman, Thomas Clark.
Page 35. 10 Dec 1796. Daniel Gunnals, Executor of Nicholas Gunnals, deceased, to Zachariah Lawrence of Oglethorpe County, 287-1/2 acres of land on the north fork of the Oconee River. Test: J. Moore.
Page 36. 19 Jan 1797. Zachariah Lawrence of Oglethorpe County to James Lindsey of Jackson County 287-1/2 acres on the north fork of the Oconee River. Test: John Luckie, J. P.
Page 37. 28 Mar 1795. John Rogers of Elbert County to William Davis of Elbert County 575 acres on Big Shoals Creek. Test: William Chapman, Daniel White, Thomas B. Scott, J. P.
Page 38. Thomas B. Scott to Zachariah Collins, both of Elbert County, land on the Oconee River, originally surveyed by Edward Collier. Test: Archelaus Jarrett.
Page 39. 13 Aug 1795. James McCutcheon of Elbert County to Joseph Sheals of Oglethorpe County 200 acres on Walnut Fork granted to said McCutcheon on 21 May 1790. Test: John King, J. P.
Page 40. 17 Aug 1797. Dated Georgia, Greene County. Abram Heard, Tax Collector to William Phillips given by John McCutcheon land on Cabbin Creek in Jackson County. Test: Peyton Smith.
Page 41. 22 May 1797. Joseph Carson of Wilkes County to Sampson Lane of Franklin County land on the Oconee River in Jackson County. Test: Joseph Dabb, Jno Lane, P. Williamson.
Page 41. 11 Jul 1797. John Appling of Columbia County to Thomas Screven of Jackson County land on Trail Creek of the North Oconee River, originally granted in said APpling in 1786.
Page 42. 16 Mar 1795. Daniel Williams of Elbert County to Purnall Truett of Wilkes County land in Franklin County. Text: Allen Daniel, William Moss, J. P.
Page 43. 6 Jun 1797. Briant Mooney to Robert Morgan land on Sandy Creek, originally granted to said Mooney on 10 Dec 1788. Test: B. Harris, John Stiles.
Page 44. 20 Feb 1796. John King to Ruth Adair, both of Franklin County, land on the North fork of the Oconee River. Test: Jacob Lindsey, Jacob Adair.
Page 45. 28 Nov 1796. Micajah Williamson, attorney, of Wilkes County to William Hopkins of Jackson County, land on Greenbrier Creek in Jackson County. Test: John Barnett, John Dunn.
Page 46. 10 May 1797. John H. Foster to Daniel Price, both of Wilkes County, 287-1/2 acres of land in Franklin County (now Jackson). Test: J. Derracott, J. P., R. Worsham, J. P.
Page 47. 20 May 1797. Daniel Price, Tax Collector of Wilkes County to John H. Foster land in Franklin County, acreage inn arrears for taxes during 1793. Test: J. Derracott, J. P., R. Worsham.
Page 48. 21 Jul 1797. George Naylor of Columbia County to Alexander McLaws of Richmond County, a tract of land originally granted to Francis Gantnall in 1795, sold for taxes. Test: Theo. Brightwell.
Page 50. 7 Jul 1797. John Cobb of Jefferson County to Alexander McLaws of Augusta, Richmond County, 287-1/2 acres in Franklin County when surveyed located on Mulberry Fork of the Oconee River.
Page 51. 17 Sep 1796. William Strong to Isham Strong land on Big Creek, being part of a grant to Benjamin Ashworth. Test: William M. Stokes, J. P.
Page 52. 15 Feb 1797. Rebecca Puryear, Arthur Patton and Charles Dougherty gave a bond as administrators of the estate of William Puryear deceased, late of this county. Test: James Armstrong.
Page 53. 2 Aug 1797. Robert Campbell to John Baker land on the Oconee River, north fork, originally granted to Samuel Gardner. Test: R. Easley, J. P.
Page 54. 28 Nov 1796. John Rainey of Wilkes County to Samuel Shields of Oglethorpe County land on both sides of Cedar Creek. Test: John Cunningham, Thomas Shields.
Page 54. 10 Dec 1796. Peter Strother and wife, Margaret, of Wilkes County to Samuel Shields of Oglethorpe County 287-1/2 acres of land on Cedar Creek, originally granted to William Mitchell in 1785. Test: William Jones, Spencer Branham, J. P.
Page 55. 10 Oct 1797. John Hart, Sheriff of Jackson County to Russell Goodrich of Charleston, South Carolina the land of Thomas Harwood of the State of Maryland. Several surveys.
Page 62. 29 Jun 1797. John Abernathy and his wife, H. Clary Abernathey of Wilkes County to William Strong of Jackson County, land on the north side of the Oconee River which was conveyed to the said John Abernathy by Thomas Wooten and his wife, Tabitha, on 12 Jun 1788. Test: John Pope, J. I. C., Giles Thomas.
Page 63. 4 Oct 1796. Jonathan Jackson Hayes to Samuel Jackson Hays, both of Franklin County, land in Franklin County originally surveyed for Jean Phillips and confirmed by a Grant dated 24 Sep 1788 to Jean, now the wife of said Hays for $10.00, land on Trail Creek. Test: Ezekiel Wells, Samuel Wells, Daniel Beall, J. P.
Page 64. 4 Oct 1796. Jonathan Jackson Hays to John Phillip Hays, both of Franklin County, for $10 land on the Oconee River in Franklin County (now Jackson) surveyed originally and granted to Jenny Phillips, now the wife of said Hays.
Page 64. 10 Oct 1797. Samuel Gardner of Jackson County to Robert Bailey of Hancock County, land on Sandy Creek. Test: John Bailey, John Espey, J. P.
Page 66. 2 Dec 1790. William Hay to David Hillhouse, both of Wilkes County, 500 acres on the south fork of the Broad River surveyed 14 Jun 1790 for WIlliam Hay. Test: William Creswell, D. Creswell, J. P.
Page 66. 11 Mar 1791. Richard Lockhart of Greene County to David Creswell of Wilkes County 287 1/2 acres on the south fork of Broad River in Franklin County (now Jackson). Test: James McFarland, Robert Creswell.
Page 66. 10 Jun 1796. John Hanna of Jackson County to Daniel Head of Elbert County land on the north fork of the Oconee River. Test: William Head, J. P.
Page 67. 23 Aug 1791. Alexander Gordin to David Hillhouse land party in Wilkes and Elbert Counties. Test: Edward Cowder, Isaac Hubert, J. P.
Page 68. 11 Oct 1792. George McFalls to David Hillhouse, both of Wilkes County, 100 acres on the Broad River, originally granted in 1791 to said McFall. Test: W. Henley, B. Smith, J. P.
Page 69. 12 Mar 1792. David Hillhouse of Wilkes County to Thomas Hillhouse of New London County, Connecticut, lands in Franklin, Elbert and Wilkes Counties, being the same where my furnace and forge are located. Test: William Boring, R. Worsham J. P.
Page 70. 27 Jul 1796. Thomas Hillhouse of Montville, Connecticut to David Hillhouse of Wilkes County, above property. Test: James Murren.
Page 71. 27 Mar 1797. David Hillhouse of Wilkes County to William Longstreet of Augusta, Richmond County, 1/4th of above property. Test: John Henly, B. Smith, J. P.
Page 72. 27 Mar 1797. David Hillhouse to Buckner Harris, both of Wilkes County, 1/4th of above property. Test: John Henly, B. Smith, J. P.
Page 73. 10 Oct 1797. William Deal and wife, Jemima, to Daniel W. Easley land on the north fork of the Oconee River. Test: B. Easley, Paul Patrick.
Page 75. 16 Apr 1796. Mial J. Barnett to Henry Anglin land on Griggs Creek originally granted to John Way Jr. in 1785.
Page 76. 21 May 1797. John W. Zachariah Barnett, Gentleman, land originally granted to John Barnett in 1797. Test: Samuel Wilkins, WIlliam Duke, J. P.
Page 77. 5 Dec 1797. Samuel Nelson to John McElhannon land in Jackson County. Test: John Luckie, J. P.
Page 77. 25 Sep 1796. Mary Strickland and Jacob Strickland give bond as administrators of the estate of Henry Strickland, deceased, late of this county. Test: Roderick Easley, Sec., James Armstrong.
Page 78. 1 Nov 1797. William Deakins Jr. of Georgetown, Montgomery County, Maryland to William Lacey of Columbia County land in Franklin County by a certain Leonard Marbury surved about 8 Sep 1785. Test: Charles A. Beatty, Thomas Corcoron.
Page 80. John Darden deeds to Philip Guire, both of Wilkes County, land in Franklin County on the Broad River Test: Charles Finch, James Scott.
Page 81. 23 Aug 1797. Philip Guire of Lincoln County to Nathan Wright of Lincoln County 500 acres on the Broad River and Brush Creek. Test: John Gilmore, John Glaze.
Page 83. 17 Oct 1796. John McConnell of Elbert County to James Brooks land on the Oconee River, being part opf 1000 acres granted to Thomas Barron. Test: Agnes Barr Pace, R. Page, J. P.
Page 84. 17 Sep 1797. John Cobb of Jefferson County deeds land in Jackson County to John Lindsey of Jackson County. Test: George Kenerly, Thomas Kenerly.
Page 84. 10 Feb 1794. William McCutcheon of Elbert County to Joseph McCutcheon of Oglethorpe County 300 acres on Walnut Fork, originally granted to William McCutcheon in 1789. Test: J. Higginbottom, J. P.
Page 86. 23 Jul 1793. James McCommon of Wilkes County to Charles Dougherty of Greene County 690 acres of land on the Middle Fork of the Oconee River granted said McCommon on 31 Dec 1787. Test: Moses Milligan, William McCree.
Page 86. 26 Jan 1798. James McMullen to Talbot Arthur, Bill of Sale for household goods. Test: William Nicholls.
Page 87. 9 Oct 1797. Samuel Gardner to Nicholas Little land on Sandy Creek. Test: Ezekiel Wills, James Pullman, J. P.
Page 87. 1 Dec 1795. Charles McCartney to Charles Dougherty, both of Oglethorpe County, 358 acres, originally granted to Samuel Gardner in 1785. Test: James Thomas, J. P.
Page 87. 28 Dec 1796. William M. Stokes and wife, Nancy of Jackson County to Thomas Love Sr. of Oglethorpe County and Matthew Stone of Jackson County, land in Jackson County.
Page 88. 12 Jun 1788. Thomas Wooten and wife, Tabitha to John Abernathy, all of Wilkes County, land on Big Shoal Creek and Rocky Creek, originally granted said Wooten in 1786. Test: Holman Freeman, J. P., Curtis Welborn.
Page 89. 7 Feb 1797. Archilaus Jarrett and wife, Martha, to James Gideon 200 acres on Currie's Creek. Test: Thomas B. Scott, J. P., Hezekiah Grey, J. P.
Page 90. 24 Oct 1797. Charles McDonald and his wife, Mary, of Hancock County, deed to Prosser Horton of Warren County, 287-1/2 acres of land on Walnut Fork of the Oconee River, originally granted to John Hampton, bought for taxes by said McDonald.
Page 91. 9 Jan 1796. William Nicholls to Samuel Knox, both of Franklin County, land on the South Fork of Rocky Creek, being part of a double bounty surveyed for John Horton and adjoining lands surveyed for said Knox. Test: James Barnett, J. P.
Page 91. 12 Mar 1790. Daniel Butler of Wilkes County to Samuel Knox land in Franklin County originally granted to Butler on 23 Feb 1785. Test: J. George, J. P., Richard Woodrough.
Page 92. 20 Jul 1795. John Kennebrew to Nicholas Loong, both of Wilkes County, land in Franklin County. Test: Francis Strother.
Page 92. 5 Nov 1796. William Peyton of Elbert County to Charles McCartney of Oglethorpe County 250 acres of land on Sandy Creek in Jackson County. Test: J. W. Luckie, John Ponder.
Page 93. 7 Jan 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County (for 1792) deeds to John Stoddard of Abbeville County, South Carolina, land of Barnabas Pace. Test: John Smith, Nevill Walton.
Page 94. 27 Oct 1795. John Shoddard and wife, Tabitha of Abbeville County, South Carolina deed to Isaac Middlebrooks Jr. land on Rocky Creek, which land was originally granted to Barnabas Pace in 1784. Test: John Middleton, William Williams. Proved in Lincoln County by William Williams.
Page 94. 23 Mar 1798. Isham Williams of Jackson County to Josiah Goolsby of Oglethorpe County land on the Oconee River. Test: James Pittman, J. P., George Taylor.
Page 95. 26 May 1797. Sydnor Cosby to David Criswell, both of Wilkes County, land on the Broad River in Franklin County. Test: Daniel Price, J. P.
Page 96. 21 Oct 1795. James O'Brien of Montgomery County, Maryland to James Perry of Prince George County, Maryland, 230 acres, the same being the consideration of bounty lands assigned and granted and laid out for me in reward of my military services yielded as a soldier in the Georgia Regiment of Soldiers against Great Britain in Franklin County. Friend, Nathaniel Perre of Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, has power of attorney to execute said deed.
Page 97. 21 Oct 1795. Nathaniel Perre of Augusta, Georgia, attorney for James O'Brien in Montgomery County, Maryland, to Eli Perre, son of James Perre, then of Prince George County, Maryland, deceased, who by his Last Will bequeathed the above land to said son Eli Perre, 230 acres on Ram's Branch, then Franklin County (now Jackson) granted to said James O'Brien on 12 May 1785 in consideration of military services performed by said O'Brien for the State of Georgia. Test: William J. Hobby, Isaac Hubert, J. P.
Page 98. 25 Feb 1797. Moses Millican of Oglethorpe County deeds to William Boyd of South Carolina 200 acres on the Oconee River, which land was granted to said Millican in 1796. Test: William McCree, John McCree.
Page 99. 25 Feb 1797. Moses Millican of Oglethorpe County to William Morrow of South Carolina, part of the above tract. Test: William McCree, John McCree.
Page 99. 1 Jan 1798. Isham Matthews to Robert Henderson 287-1/2 acres on Currie's Creek granted to said Matthews on 9 Feb 1785. Test: John King, Joseph McCutchen, J. P.
Page 100. 3 Apr 1798. Charles Dougherty, Sheriff to Russell Goodrich of Charleston, South Carolina lands and goods of Thomas Herwood, which was sold for taxes in Franklin County, the land being on Currie Cree in Jackson County. Test: M. Williamson, R. Easley, J. P.
Page 101. 19 Sep 1797. William Sharks deeds to Randolph Traylor 100 acres on the Oconee River. Test: Champain F. Traylor, Martin Nall, Paul Patrick, Jr.
Page 102. 16 Aug 1797. William Nicholls and wife, Nancy, of Jackson County to James Lockridge land on Shoal Creek where said Nicholls now lives, originally granted to John Partin on 14 Nov 1788. Test: John Armstrong, Arthur Patton, Benjamin Rice.
Page 102. 24 Jan 1798. John Barnett of Jackson County to Robert Burke of Elbert County land on the North Oconee River, originally granted to James Stewart in 1785. Test: Samuel Pennington, William Stone, Abs. Rainey, J. P.
Page 103. Sep 1797. Benjamin Vermilion and his wife, Tabitha to Parks Chandler land on the Oconee River originally granted to said Vermillion on 5 Jul 1786. Test" Joseph Humphries, J. P., Uriah Humphries.
Page 104. 14 Nov 1796. Joice Finch and Richard Copeland, executors of estate of Charles Finch, deceased, of Oglethorpe County, deeds to William Stevenson of Greene County, Planter, part of a tract of 1000 acres on the Shoals Creek which was granted said Charles Finch on 12 Aug 1789. Test: Thomas Rutledge, Burdett Finch.
Page 105. 5 Nov 1796. Micajah Williamson of Wilkes County to Robert McAlpin of Greene County, land on the Apalachie River in Jackson County. Test: Benjamin Taliaferro, one of the judges; John Griffin.
Page 106. 25 Aug 1797. Joseph East and wife, Milly deed to Alexander Morrison land on Sandy Creek where the said East now lives. Test: James Pittman, J. P.
Page 106. 17 Apr 1798. William Moore to George White land on Sandy Creek adjacent to the widow Moore, originally granted to William Moore. Test: Joseph East, J. P.
Page 107. 9 Jan 1797. Evan Long of Wilkes County to Luke Tatum of South Carolina, 300 acres on Sandy Creek in Jackson County. Test: John Matthews, George Matthews.
Page 108. 2 May 1797. Thomas Johnson Beatty of Georgetown, Montgomery County, Maryland to William Deakins Jr. for 5 shillings, two tracts of land over 1,000 acres each in Franklin County, conveyed by Leonard Marby to said Beatty. Test: Thomas Cornovan, Daniel Rentzell.
Page 109. 7 Jun 1798. James Gideon deeds to John Green land on Currie's Creek in Jackson County. Test: Joseph McCutcheon, J. P.
Page 110. 26 May 1798. Thomas Kirkpatrick deeds to Francis Kirkpatrick 124 acres of land on Currie's Creek. Test: Joseph McCutcheon, J. P.
Page 111. 24 Dec 1796. Samuel Hemphill and his wife, Elizabeth of Greene County deed to Radford Ellis of Oglethorpe County land on the Opalachie River in Jackson County. Test: William Ellis, George Varner, Matthew Varner.
Page 111. 7 Jun 1798. Arthur Talbot and wife, Obedience deed to William Jones, all of Jackson County, land on the south side of the north fork of the Oconee River. Test: Joshua Stephens, Jeremiah Matthews.
Page 112. 9 Feb 1798. William Payton of Elbert County to Alexander Morrison of Jackson County land on Sandy Creek. Test: W. Carter, Matthew Knight.
Page 113. 6 Mar 1798. John Barnett of Jackson County to John Patrick of Greene County land on the North Oconee, originally granted to said Barnett in 1787. Test: John Spiers.
Page 114. 18 Nov 1797. Mial J. Barnett deeds to Jonathan Lee land in Jackson County. Test: John Barnett, John Summers, William Strong, J. P.
Page 115. 2 Jan 1797. John Hart deeds to Providence Sheppard both of Jackson County, land on Shoals Creek. Test: Hugh Mars, J. P.
Page 115. 24 Jul 1798. Thomas Walton Sr. of Lincoln County to William Strong Sr. of Jackson County 683 acres granted to said Thomas Walton in 1785 located on Big Shoals Creek. Test: John H. Walton, Isham Strong, Peyton Wyatt, J. P.
Page 116. 24 Nov 1796. John Barnett deeds to James Cooper of Oglethorpe County land on the Oconoee River. Test: William M. Stokes, J. P.
Page 117. 1 Dec 1797. Zachariah Cox of Wilkes County to Thomas Holden of Richmond County land on Walnut Fork of the Oconee River in Franklin County, originally granted said cox on 20 Sep 1787. Test: Frederick Lipham, J. Henson.
Page 117. 3 Sept 1796. Absalom Franklin and his wife, Margaret, to George Hainey, all of Franklin County, land in Jackson County. Test: Jeremiah Sparks, J. P., Uriah Sparks.
Page 118. 10 Oct 1796. Thomas Holden of Laurens County, South Carolina to John Lindsey of Jackson County land in Jackson County. Test: John Cox, John Pearson, Ezekiel Griffith.
Page 119. 22 Dec 1794. James Goodlet of Oglethorpe County to John Lindsey of Green County 143-1/4 acres of land, being half of a bounty granted to William Kelly on 26 Feb 1785 on the Oconee River. Test: John Barnett, John Lindsey, Archibald Bryant.
Page 120. 4 Mar 1798. Samuel Gardner to Joseph Humphries 30 acres of land on the Oconee River, originally granted to Susanna Gardner and conveyed by the deceased to said Samuel Gardner. Test: John Espy, J. P.
Page 120. 7 Jul 1797. Sarah Briant, William Bond, James Bankston to James Armstrong, Register of Probate, Administrators Bond on the Estate of Benjamin Briant, late of this county, deceased.
Page 121. William Berry and Susannah, his wife, of Oglethorpe County to Joseph Humphries of Jackson County, land on the North Oconee River, surveyed for Berry. Test: Richard Hartsfield, J. P.
Page 122. 4 Jun 1798. William Strother and his wife, Elizabeth, of Oglethorpe County to James Armstrong, Sr. of Jackson County, 250 acres on Big Shoals Creek, originally granted to said Strother by Samuel Elbert, Governor. Test: Benjamin Rice, Chelten Doggett.
Page 122. 5 Dec 1797. Joseph Humphries, as administrator of the estate of Augustine Blackburn, late of this county, deceased. Benjamin Vermillion, Andrew Miller, sec Test: James Armstrong.
Page 124. Thomas Good to John Richard Hart, both of Oglethorpe County, land on Big Shoals Creek. Test: James Thomas, J. P.
Page 125. 2 June 1798. Ambrose Holliday of Warren County to John McFalls of Jackson County land in Oglethorpe County when surveyed (now Wilkes). Test: Arthur Fort, J. P.
Page 126. 6 Nov 1796. John Bender to Ignatius Few, both of Richmond County, land on the middle fork of the Oconee River in Franklin County, originally granted to Bender in 1797. Test: James Stallings, J. P.
Page 126. 12 Mar 1797. John Cobb to Micajah Benge and William Hopkins of Jackson County land on Harber's Creek and the Oconee River. Test: John Morens, Elias Mobley.
Page 127. 10 May 1788. John Bender to Ignatius Few, both of Richmond County, land on Middle Fork of Oconee River in Franklin County.
Page 128. 20 Aug 1798. William M. Stokes, Deputy Tax Collector of Jackson County to Brantley Sharks of Jackson County 100 acres of land on Big Shoals Creek, granted in the name of James Stewart but given in by Jesse Sparks as trustee for the widow and orphans of Mathew Sparks. Test: Rand. Traylor, J. P.
Page 128. 4 Sept 1796. Jonathan Jackson Hays and wife, Jane, to Samuel Phillips, all of Franklin County, land in Franklin County when surveyed (now Jackson) granted to Jenny Phillips, now the wife of said Hays 24 Sep 1788. Test: Moses McLure, Joseph Chandler, J. P.
Page 130. 7 Mar 1798. Joseph Scott and wife, Susannah, to Prosser Horton 200 acres on Currie's Creek, being part of a tract of 862-1/2 acres, originally granted to Thomas Carson. Test: An Scott, Joseph M. McCutcheon, J. P.
Page 131. Nov 1797. Josiah Woods of Franklin County to Thomas Hill of Oglethorpe County land on Barber's Creek. Test: Theophilus Hill, Abram Hill, William Johnson, J. P.
Page 131. 9 Feb 1798. William Payton of Elbert County to Alexander Morrison of Jackson County land on Sandy Creek. Test: W. Carter, Mat. Knight.
Page 132. 19 Sep 1797. William Sharks to Richard Nall 320 acres, being part of a tract granted in 1791 to said William Sharks. Test: Champion T. Traylor, Martin Hall, Rand. Trayler.
Page 132. 12 Jan 1798. Thomas Duke Sr. of Oglethorpe County and Matthew Stone of Jackson County to John Barnett of Jackson County, land originally granted to John Freeman on 15 Mar 1787. Test: William Duke, J. P., William Strong.
Page 133. William Barnett, administrator of William Barnett, deceased, applied 30 Aug 1796 in Columbia County to sell 287-1/2 acres of land in Franklin County on Indian Creek; sold it to John Maddux. Test: J. Smith, Peter Crawford, J. P.
Page 134. 20 Nov 1796. John Henson deeds to Josiah N. Kennedy, all of Greenville County, South Carolina, land in Franklin County. Test: J. McGeehee, Joshua Kennedy.
Page 135. 3 Mar 1789. Mordecai Benton deeds to William George land located on Turkey Creek in Franklin County, being part of an original land grant to Robert Middleton. Test: John DePriest, James DePriest. Proved by the Oath of John DePriest in Jackson County in 1798.
Page 136. 31 Aug 1798. William Hopkins and Micajah Benge to William Watkins land in Jackson County on Barber's Creek. Test: Josiah McDonald, John Hopkins.
Page 137. 9 Aug 1798. William Daniel of Elbert County, Attorney for John Garrett of Augusta, Richmond County, deeds to William Carter, Esquire of Jackson County land on Sandy Creek. Test: Alexander Morrison, J. P., Allen Daniel.
Page 138. 10 Jan 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to Russell Goodrich of Charleston, 1,150 acres. Test: William J. Hobby, George Henning, J. P.
Page 139. 28 Oct 1796. Isaac Perry of Burke County to John Barnett of Jackson County 345 acres on Currie's Creek, originally granted to Jere. Bentley on 16 Sep 1785, the land then in Franklin County, now in Jackson County. Test: James Brown, Timothy Harris.
Page 139. 6 Nov 1798. Abednego Moore and John Webb of Jackson County deed to Richard Sappiington of Wilkes County 200 acres in Montgomery County, North Carolina located on Glady Fork of Beaverdam Creek. /s/Abenego Moore, Ann Moore. Test: Randolph Traylor, Archilaus Bryant.
Page 140. 19 Jul 1791. William Hunt Jr. of Richmond County to John Jack, Blacksmith of Greene County, 287 1/2 acres of land in Franklin County which land was granted to said Hunt in 1788. Test: Thomas Hunt, Thomas White.
Page 141. 9 Nov 1798. John Jack and his wife, Mary deed to Owen J. Bowen 287 1/2 acres of land bounded southeast by Hawkins, all other sides vacant at the time of survey. Test: Martha McGeehee, Andrew Baxter, J. P.
Page 142. 20 Nov 1798. James Freeman to Owen J. Bowen, both of Oglethorpe County, land in Jackson County located on the Oconee River, said land to be on Shoal Creek; 575 acres surveyed for Nicholas Hawkins by Joseph McCutcheon and granted in a bounty warrant to the heirs of James Hawkins on 7 Apr 1789. Test: Burwell Pope, J. P.
Page 143. 12 Jan 1798. Henry Chandler of Warren County to David Castleberry of Jackson County, land in Franklin County (now Jackson). Test: Richard Castleberry, Thomas Castleberry.
Page 144. 7 Oct 1797. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Jackson County to Daniel W. Easley of Jackson County. Test: John Bostwick, Moses Payne, J. P.
Page 145. 1 Dec 1798. Eleazor Mobley deed of gift to friend, Ruth Glover, slaves at his death or upon their separation; then when she dies to descend to Jethro Mobley's children. Test: E. Hargrove, Howell Runnolds.
Page 146. 22 Jul 1791. Peyton Wyatt and wife, Hannah Clark Wyatt deed to Bedford Brown land originally granted to said Wyatt in 1790. Test: William Bibb, J. P.
Page 146. 24 Dec 1798. Bedford Brown to Valentine Guiger land in Franklin County originally granted to Peyton Wyatt in 1790. Test: Oliver Prince, D. Hillhouse, J. P.
Page 147. 4 Dec 1798. George Weatherby of Jefferson County to Harmon Reynolds of Jackson County land on Big Pond on the fork of the Oconee River. Test: E. Hargrove, E. C. Mobley.
Page 148. 15 Oct 1798. William Head to William Robison of Oglethorpe County, land in Jackson County. Test: Elijah Hendon, George Wray.
Page 148. 28 Dec 1798. Arthur Crawford of Oglethorpe County to William Robertson of Jackson County. Test: William Campbell, John Robison.
Page 150. 21 Mar 1797. John Garrett of Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia to Matthew Knight of the same place, but Knight being late of London. Test: John McGowen, John Gallaway. Catherine, the wife of John Garrett, releases her right of dower.
Page 151. 28 Dec 1798. Philemon Martin, Tax Collector of Franklin County to Eldridge Hargrove land in Franklin County, which land was originally granted to John Turner and sold as the property of Agner Jones. Test: John Martin, Drewry Harrington.
Page 152. 21 Oct 1793. Micajah Williamson Jr. of Wilkes County to Lamech Hudson of Wilkes Count. Test: A. Lipham, R Christmas, J. P.
Page 153. 11 Dec 1792. George Hendley, Sheriff of Richmond County, to Jack Middleton and Robert Middleton of Washington County, land in Franklin County taken by a suit of Richard Wylly and Leonard_____at a court in Wilkes County. Test: William Robertson, D. Hunter, J. P.
Page 154. 9 May 1795. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector for Franklin County to John Cobb. Land surveyed for ' Leonard Marbury in 1785. Test: Samuel Gardner, Thomas Payne, J. P.
Page 155. 26 Nov 1798. John Webster to Moses Webster Sr. Bill of Sale for cattle, appraised by Jacob Myers and James Taylor. Test: John McConnell, Jr.
Page 156. 4 Jan 1799. Francis Gideon and his wife, Elizabeth, of Wilkes County to Jacob Littleton of Warren County for $60 deeds 575 acres of land. Test: Lewis Irvin, A. Bailey, J. P.
Page 157. 16 Jan 1799. Grant Taylor to Matthew Barber a certain tract of land for $10. Test: J. Stewart.
Page 157. 24 Jan 1799. Jacob Littleton and his wife, Milly, of Warren County to Elijah Pope of North Carolina, formerly of Oglethorpe County, land on Sandy Creek. Test: Paul Patrick, J. P.
Page 158. 6 Apr 1790. John Peter Wagnon to John Cobbs, 9,487-1/2 acres of land originally granted to said Wagnon in 1786; 3,000 acres on Barber's, McMills and Bear Creeks; 287-1/2 acres granted to Littleberry Williams on Hurricane Shoals. Test: John Poythress, William Howell.
Page 160. John Cobbs to Benjamin Easley. Test: George Taylor, R. Easley, J. P.
Page 160. 6 Feb 1799. Charles Davison and wife, Judith to Robert Gilham land in Cumberland County, Virginia on Cannon's Creek adjoining Robert Carrington and Philemon Davidson. Test: WIlliam Strong, J. P.
Page 161. 5 Nov 1797. Cordy Pate to William Williamson, both of Oglethorpe County, land on Walnut Creek, being part of a survey to George McFalls in 1792. Test: John Lindsey, Jacob Lindsey, Abraham Lindsey.
Page 162. 24 Feb 1799. William Strong Sr. to Jesse Pliffant? 140 acres on Big Creek, being part of the original land grant to Thomas Walton in 1785. Test: William Strong, J. P.
Page 163. 9 May 1795. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to John Cobb, 287-1/2 acres of land surveyed for William Love in October 1784. Test: George Taylor, George Hemming, J. P.
Page 164. 5 Dec 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to John Cobb and John Benning, 1,150 acres, being part of an original survey granted to Leonard Marbury in 1785. Test: Joseph Benning, George Hemming, J. P.
Page 165. 5 Dec 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to John Cobb and John Benning, 287-1/2 acres originally granted to Abraham Bradley in 1784.
Page 166. 5 Dec 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to John Cobb and John Benning, 230 acres surveyed for Jacob Russell in 1780. Test: Joseph Benning, George Hemming, J. P.
Page 169. 5 Dec 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to John Cobb and John Benning, land surveyed for George Brewer in 1784. Test: Joseph Benning, George Hemming, J. P.
Page 172. 5 Dec 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to John Cobb and John Benning, land surveyed for Edward McGary in 1790.
Page 173. 5 Dec 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to John Cobb and John Benning, land surveyed for John Lynch in 1784.
Page 174. 5 Dec 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to John Cobb and John Benning, land surveyed for Horatio Marbury in 1785.
Page 175. 24 Nov 1798. David Hillhouse of Wilkes County to Roderick Easley of Jackson County for various sums of money advanced, labor, etc., grants 1/4 part of Addulum? Furnace on the south side of the Broad River. Test: P. Jack, G. Gaines.
Page 176. 24 Jan 1799. James B. Sharpe (Dr. Boyd) of Burke County to Roderick Easley of Jackson County 600 acres of land on the Oconee River, originally granted to said James B. Sharpe in 1790. Test: W. S. Smith, Robert Jackson.
Page 177. 16 Jan 1796. Ezekiel Offutt of Warren County to Joseph McCutcheon of Jackson County 287-1/2 acres of land on the north fork of the Oconee River, originally granted to Malachi Culpepper in 1793 and from him to said Offutt. Test: Abram Scott, James Ewing, Thomas Kirkpatrick.
Page 177. 21 Jan 1799. Charles Harvy Sr. of Jefferson County deeds to Roderick Easley 287-1/2 acres on Sandy Creek. Test: John Cobb, E. Hargrove.
Page 178. 3 Nov 1794. Malachi Culpepper of Wilkes County to Ezekiel Offutt of Warren County 287-1/2 acres in Franklin County. Test: John Thurmond, Thomas Wooten, J. P.
Page 180. 5 Dec 1794. James R. Whitney, Tax Collector of Franklin County to Ezekiel Offutt of Warren County, land surveyed in the name of John Rossau in 1787. Test: John Benning, George Hemming.
Page 181. 13 Mar 1799. Alexander Patrick to Millican Patrick, cattle, Household goods, etc. for $500. Test: Luke Patrick, Paul Patrick, J. P.
Page 182. 15 Mar 1799. John Cobb of Jefferson County to Roderick Easley of Jackson County.
Page 183. 14 Mar 1798. Samuel Knox to Susannah Cox of Wilkes County, 100 acres on Rocky Creek, formerly in Franklin County, now Jackson County, being part of a double bounty surveyed for John Partin and conveyed by William Nicholls to said Knox. Test: Charles Dougherty, J. George.
Page 183. 12 Feb 1799. Joseph East and wife, Mary to Charles Henderson of Oglethorpe County 287-1/2 acres on Sandy Creek. Test: James Pittman, J. P.
Page 185. 3 Feb 1799. Luke Tatum of South Carolina to Evans Long of Wilkes County 300 acres on Sandy Creek. Test: Matthew Talbot, Hillery Hendricks.
Page 186. 10 May 1798. Basil Jones of Columbia County to Talbot Arthur of Jackson County, 250 acres of land on north fork of Oconee River granted to said Jones in 1798. Test: James McMillion, Absalom Rainey, J. P.
Page 187. 6 Dec 1797. John Thurmond to Charles Thurmond, both of Wilkes County, land on Oconee River in Jackson County. Wit: William Thurmond, Absalom Thurmond.
Page 188. 13 Jul 1798. Samuel Gamble and wife, Jane, of Abbeville County, South Carolina, to John Gamble of Lincoln County 287-1/2 acres in Jackson County, formerly Franklin, on north fork of Oconee River originally granted to John Hubbard on 18 Jun 1786 and conveyed by him to Samuel Gamble and wife Jane. Test: Robert Campbe, Richard Camp, Elihu Keith.
Page 189. 29 Dec 1798. Jeffry Early of Oglethorpe County to John Strong Sr. of Jackson County land in Franklin County when surveyed (now Jackson) at head of Big Creek granted to Henry Karr on Bounty dated 15 Jan 1785, part of it was granted to the heirs of Greenberry Chaney on 19 Jan 1785. Test: William Strong, James Price, John Moss.
Page 189. 4 Apr 1799. Thomas Brown of Jackson County gives power of attorney to James Henderson of Pittsylvania County, Virginia to sell a tract of land in said county, willed "to my wife, Betty Ann by her father, James Buckley of said county, deceased." Test: Paul Patrick, J. P.
Page 190. 2 Mar 1799. William Strong, Esq. to John Strong, Sr. land on Big Creek, being part of an original survey to Thomas Walton in 1785. Test: William M. Stokes, J. P.