After Lucy Ann Hall, wife of Nathan Hall, died of consumption in May 1857, Nathan married her sister Ruth Ellen James on 13 Oct 1861. To settle Ruth Ellen's share of her father's estate, the other siblings sold a tract to her and Nathan on 4 Mar 1870. In exchange Nathan and Ruth Ellen released their share of three other tracts to the four James brothers. This included the Samuel Stallings 100 acre tract on the waters of Salt River, the Lewis Smyser 101 plus acre tract on the waters of Floyd's Fork, and the Isaac Stallings 106 acre tract on the waters of Floyd's Fork.
Bullitt County Deed Book R, Page 546
This indenture made and entered into this fourth day of March 1870 by and between Nathan Hall and Ruth E. his wife, formerly James, of the first part and Otho B. James, William H. James, John R. James and H. C. Q. James of the second part, all of Bullitt County, Kentucky.
Witnesseth that the first parties for and in consideration of the sum of $250 settled and paid and the receipt hereby acknowledged, and the further consideration of a conveyance to them by the second parties of a tract of 50 1/2 acres of land lying near Floyd's Fork this day made, they the said first part hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the second parties all the first party's right, title, interest, and claim they have in and to the several tracts of land owned by Richard James at his death, one tract of 106 acres, one tract of 101 acres, and one tract of 100 acres; the interest of the first parties here in be one-seventh of the said several tracts of land. And the first parties agreed to warrant and defend their said interest and said land against all claims by general warranty. Witness our hands this fourth day of March 1870. (signed) Nathan Hall, Ruth Ellen Hall
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