It appears that Richard Bodine had been working a tan yard on land he may have rented from Henry Crist, for according to another deed, Crist sold him a acre of ground that included "Bodine's present tan yard where he now lives."
Richard may have been working the yard along with Martin Bodine, likely his brother, for Crist sold some adjoining land to Martin in 1829. Then Richard sold the acre of ground containing the yard to Martin in 1834, as shown below. Later, Martin would sell 9 plus acres, including the tan yard lot to Frederick Fundy.
Bullitt County Deed Book H, Page 109
The indenture made this 8th day of October 1834 between Richard P. Bodine of the county of Bullitt and state of Kentucky of the one part and Martin Bodine of the county and state aforesaid of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said Richard P. Bodine for and in consideration of the sum of $200 lawful money of Kentucky to him in hand paid by the said Martin Bodine, the receipt thereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, aliened, released, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents, do give, grant, bargain and sell, alien, release, convey and confirm unto the said Martin Bodine, his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing one acre lying and being in Bullitt County on the waters of Cedar Creek, including Bodine's tan yard.
Beginning at a honey locust at the branch and running thence South 40° East 14 poles to a stake at the stable, thence South 50° West 11 poles and 22 links to a stake, thence North 40° West 14 poles to a sassafras and black oak, thence North 50° East 11 poles and 22 links to the beginning, be the same more or less with all its appurtenances.
To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances and hereditaments thereunto belonging unto the said Martin Bodine, him, his heirs and assigns to his and their only proper use, benefit and behoof forever. And the said Richard P. Bodine doth for himself, his heirs, executors and administrators, further covenant and agree to and with the said Martin Bodine, his heirs and assigns, that he will forever warrant and defend the said tract or parcel of land unto him the said Martin Bodine, his heirs &c against the claim or claims of all person or persons whatsoever. In witness thereof he hath hereunto set his hand and seal this day and date above written. (signed) Richard P. Bodine
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