Theodocia Purcell had purchased these two lots from Thomas Gore in 1854. Now, in according with the wishes of her will, her executor William Wilson sold the two Shepherdsville lots (#37-38) to Charles R. Samuels on 29 Jan 1859.
Bullitt County Deed Book O, Page 434
This indenture made this 29th day of January 1859 between William Wilson, executor of Theodocia Purcell dec'd of the first part and Charles R. Samuels of the second part.
Witnesseth that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of $400, $142.20 cash in hand paid and the balance payable in two annual installments (to wit) $128.90 payable in twelve months from this date, and $128.90 payable in two years from this date, have sold and conveyed and by these presents do sell and convey unto the party of the second part and his heirs and assigns two lots in the town of Shepherdsville and being the same purchased by the said Theodocia Purcell dec'd of Thomas S. Gore by deed recorded in Deed Book N, page 13, Bullitt County Court Clerk's office which is referred to for more accurate description of the same.
And the said William Wilson, executor as aforesaid, hereby warrants the title to the same against all claims whatever, and a lien is retained on the two lots for the two deferred payments of the purchase money. Witness my hand and seal this day and date above written. (Signed by Executor.)
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