On 1 Mar 1857, Rufus K. Summers sold a tract of about 54 acres to the brothers Otho B. James, William H. James and John R. James, as shown below. On 4 Mar 1870 Otho sold his one-third share to his brother John.
Bullitt County Deed Book O, Pages 44-45
This indenture made this first day of March in the year 1857 between Rufus K. Summers and Sedna Ann his wife of the first part and Otho B. James, William H. James and John R. James the second part all of the county of Bullitt, state of Kentucky.
Witness that said parties of the first part in consideration of the sum of $655.50, $300 in hand paid, and the note of the parties of the second part for $355.50 bearing even date here with and payable 12 months after date with interest, the receipt of which note is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto said parties of the second part, a certain parcel of land in the county aforesaid situated as follows.
Beginning at a stake near a red oak corner to John Grant, thence with his line South 26°20' East 131 2/15 poles to a white oak and ironwood in James' line, thence with their line North 60° East 85 poles to a stone marked R.J., thence North 30° West 82 3/11 poles to a stake in Martha E. Balee's line, thence with her line North 87 3/4° West 91 poles to the beginning containing 54 acres two roods 20 poles of land more or less.
To have and to hold to the use of said parties of the second part forever. And said parties of the first part covenant that they will and that their heirs, executors &c shall defend the title to said land to said parties of the second part against the lawful claims of all persons whatever. Witness their hands and seals. (signed by grantors)
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