In February 1800, Elijah Wright purchased his first Bullitt County land, 150 acres in eastern part of the county from Jesse Hughes, that had been part of the original 14,000 acres claimed by David Leitch. Then in 1813 he purchased an additions 25.5 acres from James Taylor. And in 1818 he bought another 20.75 acres from Moses C. Hough. Then in 1822 he added almost 104 acres from Laurence Roby that adjoined his own land, as shown below. Finally in 1832 Wright bought 2.75 acres from Henry Crist.
Bullitt County Deed Book E, Pages 75-77
This indenture made this 3rd day of September 1822 between Laurence Roby of the County of Bullitt and State of Kentucky of the one part and Elijah Wright of the same County and State of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said Laurence Roby and Patsy his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of $475 current money to them in hand paid before the sealing and delivery hereof, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell to the said Elijah Wright and his heirs forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing 103.75 acres and 30 poles, and bounded as follows, to-wit.
Beginning at a beech and hickory, corner of Elijah Wright's land, running thence North 80° East 3 poles to a beech and white oak, thence North 10° West 100 poles to a walnut and poplar, thence South 80° West 160 poles to a beech and gum, thence South 10° East 110 poles to a sugar tree and ironwood standing in said Wright's second line, thence with the said line to the beginning, be the same more or less.
To have and to hold the aforesaid tract of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereto belonging to the said Elijah Wright and his heirs forever, to him and their only proper use and behoof. And the said Laurence Roby and Patsy his wife for themselves, their heirs do forever warrant and defend the aforesaid described land from themselves, their heirs and all and every person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same.
In testimony whereof the said Laurence Roby and Patsy his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
It is hereby understood by the parties that in case the land above described should be lost by any other claim or claims that the said Roby is to refund the purchase money back without interest. In testimony whereof the said Laurence Roby and Patsy his wife have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals this day and date first written. (signed by grantors)
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