On 28 Apr 1821, Benjamin Summers sold a part of Shepherdsville lot 56 to Richard P. Simmons which included a strip across the lot from Main Street west to the alley, and extended northward a bit over 33 feet, and lay south of a lot Summers sold to Nathan and Walter B. Miles. We are not yet certain how Summers obtained this ground.
Bullitt County Deed Book E, Pages 39-40
This indenture of bargain and sale made and entered into this 28th day of April 1821 between Benjamin Summers and Volinder Summers his wife of Bullitt County and state of Kentucky of the one part and Richard P. Simmons of the town of Shepherdsville, same state of the other part.
Witness that the said Summers and wife, for and in consideration of the sum of $200 to them in hand paid, the receipt of which sum is hereby fully acknowledged, have this day granted, bargained, sold, aliened, and confirmed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, and confirm unto the said Richard P. Simmons and his heirs forever 1/6 part of lot number 56 in the town of Shepherdsville, beginning on Main Street and running thence with said street northwardly 33 1/20 feet, thence parallel with the cross streets in Shepherdsville 99'5" back, being that part of said lot number 56 which lies south of a lot this day sold and deeded to Nathan and Walter B. Miles by said Summers and wife, and being the same lot on which the said Richard P. Simmons has built a large brick house.
To have and to hold the said lot or parcel of ground together with all and singular the improvements and advantages to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining to the said Richard P. Simmons and his heirs forever, to and for his and their only proper use, benefit and behoof forever.
And the said Summers and wife for themselves and their heirs do covenant, promise, and agree to, and with the said Simmons and his heirs that they will and their heirs shall forever warrant and defend to him, the said Simmons and his heirs the said lot or parcel of ground with the appurtenances thereunto belonging against the claim of themselves and their heirs and all other persons whatsoever claiming or pretending to claim the same.
In witness whereof the said Summers and wife have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and date before written. (signed) Benjamin Summers, Volinder Summers
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