On 20 Nov 1816, Adam Shepherd sold 23 acres north of Shepherdsville to James Halbert and Henry Jones, but the deed was made just in Halbert's name. Then on 18 Jan 1819, Halbert sold four acres to Benjamin Hughes that was located just north of the northwest corner of Shepherdsville above lots 1-4. On 18 Jan 1819, Halbert transferred ownership of 10 of the 23 acres to Henry Jones. Then on 8 Nov 1819, Halbert sold another 4 acre tract to Henry and J. W. Jones as shown below.
Bullitt County Deed Book D, Pages 232-233
This indenture made this eighth day of November 1819 between James Halbert and Margaret his wife a Bullitt County and state of Kentucky of the one part and Henry and John W. Jones of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said James Halbert and Margaret his wife for and in consideration of the sum of $80 current money to them in hand paid by the said Jones, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Henry and John W. Jones and his heirs forever a certain piece or parcel of land in said county of Bullitt near the town of Shepherdsville and adjoining Benjamin Hughes' four acre lot on the north, and bounded as follows, to wit.
Beginning at said Hughes' northwestwardly corner at a stake, running thence North 6 1/2° East 23 1/6 poles to a stake, thence South 83 1/2° East about 27 poles to a stake on the direction of the most westwardly side line of Plumb Street when extended, thence South 6 1/2° West 23 1/6 poles to a stake the most northeastwardly corner of Hughes, thence with Hughes' line North 83 1/2° West about 27 poles to the beginning, supposed to contain 4 acres be the same more or less.
To have and to hold the said piece or parcel of land as before described together with the appurtenances to the same belonging unto the said H. and J. W. Jones, and to his heirs to and for his and their only proper use, benefit and behoof forever. And the said James Halbert and Margaret his wife do covenant and agree to and with the said H. and J. W. Jones that they will and their heirs, executors &c shall warrant and forever defend to him the said H. and J. W. Jones and his heirs the said piece or parcel of land against the claim of all and every other person or persons whatsoever. In witness whereof the said James Halbert and Margaret his wife have set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. (signed) James Halbert, Margaret Halbert
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