Three Forks of the Kentucky River Historical Association

Clay County Deeds

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23 12Aug 1806 John White of Madison co

TO

John Amis of Madison to wit

Tr: Article of agreement for one fourth part,'or 375 A

Goose Creek Salt Works. Desc: White will give title for the above which tract includes the Goose Creek Salt Works, reserving the privilege of wood and water for his furnace together with one half of two A of the most eligible and advantageous land to be equally divided between the said parties, neither of which has the privilege to dig for salt water, it being intended for mantion houses, The said White has the use of the cabbins for one year during which he may have laid off the said two A and buildings thereon -in consideration of a total of $2000, ar l100 bushels of salt. The privilege of water to be the same as that mentioned in an article between Amis and Todd, and the titleto the land in the same manner as that made by John Crook to Amis. Wt: James Todd, John Crook, James White Dec 1806 John Amis and John Bates Agreement, both of Clay co Amis assigned all his interest in above to Bates (commonly known as Langford's saltworks) together with the one fourth part of lands claimed by said Langford, Crook, White and Patrick, known then by the "Lick lands and claimed by Langford, Crook, White and Patrick, which said one fourth was sold to Amis by White-Except Amis reserves the interest which White held in the building in partnership with Mr Crook, as well as 3 of the house or cabbins now in possession of William Joseph Tinsley. In consideration of which M.r Bates will give up to Amis all the metal which he now holds or owns about the Lick or Saltworks (except metal Bates has purchased of Mr. Mossin) plus a note for 300 bushels of merchantable salt, Bates will withdraw all his kittle from the furnace which he now occupies.

Wt Cearge James, James Iyon



28 18 Dec 1807 Moses Martin TO John Bates Tr: Obligation -Moses Ma owns a certificate for 400 A land in Clay co on Goose creek and Horse creek which interferes with a claim of 1500 A belonging to Bates, If the 1500 A is a better claim, Martin gets one half of it in consideration of his paying one half the amount due the state. Wt: Abner Baker Clerk: Abner Baker

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Joseph Craig of Fayette co Ky

TO

Elijah Bowman of Madison co Ky Tr: Conveyance of 200 A land in Madison co on the south fork of the Ky River (by Crumps line ) , Wt: Carubus Bowman, James Bliss Fayette co clerk: Thomas Bodley



49 10 Mar 1808 John Smallwood TO Elijah Smallwood Tr: Deed of Gift -"1, John, in consideration of $1and for tender love and affection I bear for Elijah, my nephew, grant him horses, cattle, hogs, household furniture including one rifle gun, two spinning wheels and two saddles.

Clerk: Abner Baker

37 . Feb 1809 James McDaniel TO Patrick Gray of Jessamine co  and his attny William

Gray .. .

Tr: Power of Attny -Patrick Gray was attny of James . . McDaniel and Jane McDanid, heirs of Willam Hauskins late of Halifax co Va decd. Patrick Gray now appts his son William Gray of Jessamine co attny to work on behalf of James and Jane McDaniel and to receive of the Executors of Willlam Hauskins decd the part devised by will dated 19 Sep 1806, or otherwise. . .-Clerk: Abner Baker



61 17 Sep 1812

on the north fork of Ky -by Woodard Broughton land -to a sugar tree in the original Survey of Fisher Rice -to John Hays line. Wt: Wiley Cope, Jacob John, George Morris Clerk: Abner Baker

William Gurn of Clay co TO Abraham Gurn : Rill of Sale -In consideration of $200 -conveyance to "qy son Abrqam. Gumt*horses and cows. Wt: John PUps, George Pups Clerk: Abner Baker

John Bates of Clay co WITH James and Hugh White Tr: Agreement of fifteen parts John Bates agrees to let James White of Washington co Va and Hugh White of Clay co have a sufficient quantity of salt water for a furnace of fifty kittles to boil out of a well belonging to Bates (for two years) in consideration of a reasonable compensation in salt. The Whites now have a suit pending in court against Bates on 600 A which they purchased of Stephen Langford now dec' which land covers the Goose Creek Salt Works, and the abav mentioned well now occupied by Bates. If suit is Fn favor of Whites they will let Bates have an interest in same (agreeable to article of agreement ente-into with WWam M ~ledsoe). Bates UFU relinquish his3 interest in a claim on disputed land purchased from James Kincade now occupied by Samuel Wth. This agreement does not bar the Whites from acting on their claim of 375 A in partnership with John Patrick and others. Wt: William M Phelps, Jeremiah Broaddus Clerk: John H Slaughter

Daniel Webb and Elizabeth his wife of Clay co TO John Bennet of Estill co Ky R.: In consideration of $250 -conveyance of land by Wck Sand Creek -.bounded by John Lasley's land and Rice's back line. Wt: Jacob John, David Ross, Wiley Cope, John Ross Jr

Robert Walters of Clay co



TO William Bowman Tr: Deed of Gift -In consideration of natural love and affection Robert Walters feels for his son in law William Bowman, he now grants him livestock and household -tu Clark: John H Slaughter



Feb John White of Madison co Ky TO Peter Evins of Estil co Ky Tr: In consideration of one third part conveyance of one third part of a tract of land in Clay co on Goose Creek, and a stream known by name of horse creek. Which tract was purchased by White for the taxes and conveyed to him by James Anderson former sheriff of Madison co, the land being entered for taxation in the name of John Fowler, said tract containing 10,000A.



12 Oct 1813 John Smith of Clay co

TO

Patrick Riley of Clay co

Tr: In consideration of $200 conveyance of 90 A in Clay which was Patented to John Smith 10 July 1812 by virtue of head right claim. clerk: James Love jr



3 Jan 1814

Elias Paston of Clay co

TO

Jesse Jinnings

Tr: Power of attny – Elias Paston, a private soldier in late Campaign of Ky Militia belonging to Captain Ambrose Arthurs, first attached to the 13th Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel William Dudley and after Colonel Dudley defeat at the foot of the Rapids on 5 May 1813 attached to the 10th Regiment commanded by lieutenant Colonel William Boswell – “ I have this day apptd Jesse Jinnings my attny to collect all moneys due me in my seven months pay.”

clerk: James Love Jr.



12 Mar 1814

Joseph Craig of Fayette co. Ky

TO

Elijah Bowman of Clay co

TR:  In consideration of $67 conveyance of 75 A landj in Clay co on Meadow Creek waters. 

Wt. James Moore, John Moore, William Moore

Clerk: James Love Jr.



12 Mar 1814 Jesse Fean ( Fear, Fears) of Madison co. Ky

TO

James Moore of Clay co

Tr:  In consideration of $1000 – conveyance of a tract of land

In Clay co containing 500 A being part of a large tract belonging to Jesse Fean.

wt: Elijah Bowman, John Moore, William Moor

clerk: James Love Jr.



12 Mar 1814 Jess Fean of Madison co Ky

TO

John Moore of Clay Co

Tr:  In consideration of $900 – conveyance of 240 A in Clay co on Ky River

At the mouth of Meadow Creek.

wt: James Moore, William Moore, Elijah Bowman

clerk: James Love Jr



12 Mar 1800

Jesse Fears of Madison co Ky

TO

Elijah Bowman of Clay Co

Tr:  In consideration of 231 pounds and 10 shillings

Conveyance of 165 A in Clay co on south fork of Ky River.

wt: James Moore, William Moore

clerk: James Love Jr, who recorded it 1 April 1814



8 Feb 1814

James P Crump of Madison co, Mississippi Territory

TO

Cornelius Bowman Jr. of Clay co

Tr:  In consideration of $800 conveyance of 400 A land in Clay co on waters of the

The south fork of the Kentucky.

Signed at Richmond, Madison co Ky

wt: John Partidge Jr., Alexander Patrick Jr., Thomas Bowman



12 July 1814

Robert Baker of Clay apptd William M Phelps of Clay

Co attny to receive his pay for his services and the

McGittons company of mounted volunteer militia from Ky

In the 11th Regiment late on the expedition into upper Canada

Commanded by his Excellency Isaac Shelby.

clerk: Abner Baker, James Love jr.



8 July 1814

James P Crump of Huntsville, Mississippi Territory

TO

Elisha W. Bowman of town of Cynthiana, Ky

Tr:  In consideration of $900  conveyance of a tract

Of land on South fork of the Ky River, being a survey of

3000 A (two hundred of which is owned by Cornelius Bowman).

And Pateneted in the name of his heirs.

wt: Joel Frazier, William Stuart, Thomas Parker

Harrison co J.P’s. 

Harrison co clerk: W. Moore



24 Oct 1814

Jonathan Forbis of Lincoln co Ky

TO

Messenger Lewis

Tr: Deed of Indenture- Whereas Jonathan Forbis, claiming an interest

In a 15,000 A Survey Entered in the name of Edward Friend, lying on

Waters of Goose Creek (otherwise called the south fork of the Ky River),

And Patented in the name of said Forbis – he now in consideration of valuable

Consideration conveys all his interest in one fourth part of said land

Lincoln Co. clerk: Thomas Helm

clerk: James Love



20 Dec 1814

John Fry of Clay co, a private soldier in the late campaign of the Ky Militia belonging to

Captain Ambrose Arthur’s company- first attached to the 13th Regiment commanded by

Lieutenant Colonel William Dudley, and after Colonel Dudley’s defeat at the foot

Of the Rapids 5 May 1813, attached to the 10th Regiment commanded by Lieut. Colonel

William Boswell- now John Fry appts Henry Clark of Clay co attny to collect

All moneys due him for his seven months service, his pay for clothing, and undrawn part

Of rations.



12 Apr 1815

Isham Bowling of Clay co a private soldier in Captain Thomas McGitton’s

Company in the late campaign under Gov. Shelby attached to the 11th Regiment of Ky

Mounted volunteer militia commanded by Lieut. Colonel William Williams, now appts

James Love Jr. attny to draw his pay due him.

clerk: Abner Baker



8 Aug 1815

William Morris Jr. of Clay Co, a private soldier in the late campaign of Ky

Mounted volunteer militia commanded by his Excellency Isaac Shelby, belonging

To Captain Thomas McGitton’s company attached to the 11th Regiment commanded

By Lieut. Colonel William Williams now appts Thomas McGitton to receive moneys

Due to him.



22 Feb 1815

Pleasant Parker of Clay co, being an ensign in Captain Thomas

McGitton’s company of Ky mounted volunteer militia attached to the 11th Regiment,

In the campaign commanded by his Excellency Gov.Shelby into Canada, now appts

William M Phelps to receive moneys due to him.



8 Aug 1815

Bowling Baker of Clay co, a private in the late campaign of Ky volunteer

Mounted militia commanded by his Excellency Isaac Shelby into Canada, belonging to

Captain Thomas McGitton’s company, attached to the 11th Regiment

Commanded by Liet. Colonel William Williams, now appts William M.

Phelps to receive moneys due to him for his services.



9 Sep 1815

John Murphy Sr. of Clay co

TO

Samuel McCollum of Clay co

Tr:  In consideration of $359 conveyance of livestock

And household furniture.

wt: George Frasur, John Seabourn



16 Mar 1816

Jesse Bowling of Clay co

TO

James Lewis Sr

Tr:  Indenture In consideration of $25 – conveyance of land in Ash co North

Carolina on the north fork of the New River, beginning at James Lewis line to a

Black walnut at William Pennington’s line.

Wt. John Lewis, Samuel Lewis



26 Sep 1815

James French and Keziah his wife of Montgomery co. Ky

TO

Thomas Marcum (Markum) of Clay co

Tr:  In consideration of $1 – quit claim to 150 A in

Clay co where Marcum now lives, lying on the south west  side of

Red Bird fork, being part of a tract of 2000 A granted French by Patent 3 June 1806

wt: Geare Raterson, John Gibson, Jonathan Wilson



8 July 1816

James Parker of Clay co, a private in the 13th Regiment Ky Militia commanded by

Lieut. Colonel William Dudley attached to Capt. Ambrose Arthur’s  company, and

Taken in defeat at the foot of the Rapids 5 May 1814, now appts James Love Jr. of Clay

Co to draw money due James Parker.

clerk: Abner Baker



26 Oct 1814

James French and Keziah his wife of Montgomery Co. Ky

TO

John Davidson of Clay co.

Tr: In consideration of $1 quit claim of 140 A land in Clay co where

Davidson now lives, on both sides of the Red Bird fork – being a part of a tract

Granted James French assignee of Ambrose Rucker by Patent dated 3 June 1806.

Located by Thomas Beary’s Survey.

Wt: Samuel Wood, William Morris, Thomas Marcum, George Robertson,

John Gibson, Jonathan Wilson

Clerk: Abner Baker



26 Sep 1815

James French and Keziah his wife

TO

Jonathan Wilson of Clay co

Tr: In consideration of $1 conveyance and quit claim to a tract of land in

Clay co where Jonathan Wilson now lives containing 100 A (being part of a tract of

2000 A granted James French by Patent 3 June 1806), and bounded by Thomas Marcum’s corner on Red Bird fork including the Island – to the mouth of Laurel branch

Thence to the beginning to the tract of 2000 A to the mouth of Bear Creek.

wt: George Roberson, Thomas Marcum, John Gibson

Clerk: Abner Baker who recorded the deed 11 June 1816.



15 Oct 1816

John Cook

TO

Jesse Roberts of Clay co

Tr:  In consideration of $100 – conveyance of 100 A land in

Clay co on Big Creek, an easterly branch of the Red Bird fork of Ky

River – being part of a tract of land of 9000 A sold to White and Crook as

The property of Nicholas Ross by Joseph Barnet late Sheriff of Madison co.

Clerk: Abner Baker



15 Oct 1816

James Lewis of Clay co apptd William Strong of Clay co attny to convey

All lands granted James Lewis in Ash co North Carolina “agreeable to my bonds

Given to Joseph Coldwell”. 

Wt: John Hibbard, Jesse Boling

Clerk: Abner Baker



14 Oct 1816

Smallwood Noland of Estill co Ky, John Crook of Madison co Ky.,

John (Jones) Hay of Estill co Ky

TO

Elisha Abney and John Abney of Clay co

Tr: In consideration of $100 – conveyance of 50 A land in Clay co

Lying on the south fork of the Ky River at the mouth of Buffalo creek –

The patent date being 14 May 1816.

Clerk: Abner Baker



21 Mar 1816

John Gilbert

TO

Peter Eversole

Tr:; In consideration of $20 – conveyance of 10 A land in Clay co

On Double creek, a branch of the Red Bird fork of Ky River.

Clerk: Abner Baker



21 Mar 1816

John Felkner of the Commonwealth of Ky

TO

Nicholas Combs of the Commonwealth of Ky

Tr:  In consideration of $1000 – conveyance of 126 A land in

Clay co on the north fork of Ky River

Signed Levi Felkner 6 Apr 1816



24 May 1817

Mose Martin of Clay Co

TO

Charlette (Charlotte) Jones

Tr: I Moses Martin, in consideration of the natural love and affection I bear

To my grandchild Charlotte Jones, infant daughter of John Jones, and for the further

Consideration of $1 now grant her one brown mare and a two year old heifer.

clerk: Abner Baker


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