Benjamin Summers bought this lot in 1797, and according to another deed he sold it to James Ferry by bond, which bond was transferred to Mary Welsh; and by this deed Summers deeded the ground to Welsh on 28 Apr 1818. Then on 20 Dec 1819, Mary sold the tract to James Holmes. Holmes would later sell it to Samuel Burks and William Caldwell, as shown below. Burks then sold his share to Caldwell on 29 Aug 1821.
Bullitt County Deed Book D, Pages 254-255
This indenture made this 6th day of January 1820 between James Holmes and Susannah his wife of the county of Bullitt and state of Kentucky of the one part and Samuel Burks and William Caldwell of the same county and state of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said James Holmes and Susannah his wife for and in consideration of the sum of $450 to them in hand paid before the sealing and delivery hereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell, alien, release, convey and confirm unto the said Samuel Burks and William Caldwell a certain part or parcel of land, part of lot number 41 in the town of Shepherdsville, and bounded as follows to-wit.
Beginning at the southwest corner of said lot, thence North 6 1/2° East 30 feet with the course of the town lots back to number 14 in the old plan of said town, thence with the line of said lot No. 14 in the old plan to the corner thereof on a course of South 6 1/2° West, thence with the alley to the beginning.
To have and to hold the said piece or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of them the said Samuel Burks and William Caldwell and their heirs &c forever; and the said James Holmes and Susannah his wife do covenant and agree to and with the said Burks and Caldwell and their heirs &c that the said piece or parcel of land with all the appurtenances is now and forever hereafter shall be to remain free and clear of and from all right and title of dower or other encumbrances whatever; and that they the said James Holmes and Susannah his wife will and their heirs shall warrant and forever defend the said piece or parcel of land with all the appurtenances to the said Samuel Burks and William Caldwell and their heirs &c from the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same.
In witness whereof the said James Holmes and Susannah his wife hereto set their hands and seals on the day and year first before written.
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