On 16 Jan 1858, Henry Craycroft, now in Jefferson County, sold this part of Shepherdsville lot 25 to N. W. Gatton. Then on 4 Nov 1865, Gatton sold it to R. J. Meyler who next sold it to E. H. McCormick on 17 Jan 1866. Later, C. E. and E. E. McCormick deeded it to M. A. McCormick who then sold it to E. W. Hall on 6 Sep 1887. Then, following the death of E. W. Hall, his heirs sold it back to C. E. and E. E. McCormick on 14 Nov 1892.
Bullitt County Deed Book P, Pages 543-544
This indenture made and entered into this fourth day of November 1865 by in between Nathaniel W. Gatton and Susan C Gatton, his wife of Bullitt County, Kentucky of the first part and R. J. Meyler of the same county and state of the second part.
Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of $200 cash in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the parties of the first part have this day granted, bargained, and sold and by these presents do convey unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever with covenant of general warranty the house and lot formerly occupied by Henry J. Craycroft in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky. The lot commences at a point halfway between said shop or house and the store house now occupied by W. Colbow running back to the fence dividing said lot from the lot formerly owned by R. H. Field and William T. Applegate, thence with said division line east till it strikes the line of the eastern wall of said shop extending to said fence, thence with said last named line to the street, thence with the street to the beginning.
To have and to hold aforesaid described property to him and to his heirs forever. In witness whereof the parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals this 4th day of November 1865.
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