On 8 Sep 1830, Samuel Brown sold Mt. Washington lot No. 78 to Elizabeth Hall. Brown was the original purchaser of this lot [see Deed Book C, page 507] at the first sale of town lots. It appears from the deed that Elizabeth was already living there. In the 1840 census, Elizabeth's age was given as between 70-79. She died on 28 Sep 1840 and is buried in the Newkirk Cemetery in Bullitt County. At her death the lot descended to her two children Rebecca Newkirk and John S. Hall.
Rebecca and John had purchased the adjoining lot 74 from Samuel Gentry in 1844. On 9 Feb 1846, John S. Hall sold his half share of lots 74 and 78 to Austin Hough. Then on 5 Dec 1846, Rebecca and Austin agreed on a division of the property.
Following Rebecca Newkirk's death on 9 Jan 1852, her heirs sold her share of Lot 74 to Rachael Lux in August of the following year. In 1854 Austin Hough sold his share of lots 74 & 78 to Jacob N. Boswell (shown below) who then sold it to Charles Hall the next year.
Bullitt County Deed Book N, Page 254
This indenture made and entered into this 17th day of January 1854 between Austin Hough and Tabitha his wife of the county of Bullitt and state of Kentucky of the one part and Jacob N. Boswell of the county of Spencer and state aforesaid of the other part.
Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of $150 to them in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said Austin Hough and Tabitha his wife hath this day bargained and sold and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell and convey unto the said Jacob N. Boswell Lot No. 78 and part of Lot No. 74 situate lying and being in the town of Mt. Washington, county and state aforesaid Lot No. 78 containing 84'10" front and the part of Lot No. 74 containing 23'7" and both running back 247'6" and reference is also made to the plat of said town to him the said Jacob N. Boswell, his heirs administrators and executors &c.
To have and to hold said lot No. 78 and part of lot No. 74 all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him and his heirs &c forever and the said Austin Hough and Tabitha his wife do further covenant and agree to defend the title of said lot No. 78 and part of lot No. 74 from themselves to the said Jacob N. Boswell and from the claim or claims of all other persons whatever by deed of general warranty. In testimony hereof we have signed our names and affixed our seals this day and date above written. (signed by grantors)
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