Henry F. Kalfus bought William Wilson's share of Lot 28 in 1853, and then Henry Turner Wilson's share in 1855. Then Henry F. Kalfus and Elizabeth his wife sold their title to lot 28 to Matilda Kalfus in September 1855.
On 25 Feb 1870, Matilda Kalfus sold the lot to Matilda A. Birkhead as shown below. Matilda Birkhead was the wife of Dr. Joseph F. Birkhead, and they were the parents of Elizabeth Virginia Birkhead who married Henry Frederick Kalfus Jr., son of Henry and Matilda Kalfus.
On 1 Sep 1879, Dr. Birkhead made a deal with D. M. Bates in which they swapped land with some cash consideration included. In the arrangement, Bates received the deed to lot 28.
Bullitt County Deed Book S, Page 41
This indenture made and entered into this 25th day of February 1870 between Matilda Kalfus of the City of Louisville and state of Kentucky of the first part and Matilda A. Birkhead of the city and state aforesaid of the seconded part.
Witnesseth that the said Matilda Kalfus of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of $700 to be paid on the 1st day of April 1870, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, has bargained and sold and by these presents do grant, sell and convey unto the said Matilda A. Birkhead a certain lot and parcel of ground and houses lying in the town of Shepherdsville, County of Bullitt and state of Kentucky, it being the property purchased of William Wilson by me, corner lot fronting on Second Street and Walnut, and east of Dr. McKay's lot and adjoining same as purchased of Dr. Birkhead and extending to the alley on the north side, and in accordance with the plat of the town of Shepherdsville No. 28.
To have and to hold the said houses and lot and conveyed unto the said Matilda A. Birkhead together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining; and the said Matilda Kalfus further covenants and agrees that she will forever warrant and defend the title of the same against all claims whatsoever.
In testimony whereof the party of the first part hath hereunto set her hand and seal this day and date above written. (signed) M. Kalfus; Att: H. F. Kalfus, M.D.
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