On 8 Sep 1830, Samuel Brown sold Mt. Washington lot No. 78 to Elizabeth Hall, as shown below. Brown was the original purchaser of this lot [see Deed Book C, page 507] at the first sale of town lots. It appears from the deed that Elizabeth was already living there. In the 1840 census, Elizabeth's age was given as between 70-79. She died on 28 Sep 1840 and is buried in the Newkirk Cemetery in Bullitt County. At her death the lot descended to her two children Rebecca Newkirk and John S. Hall.
Rebecca and John had purchased the adjoining lot 74 from Samuel Gentry in 1844. On 9 Feb 1846, John S. Hall sold his half share of lots 74 and 78 to Austin Hough. Then on 5 Dec 1846, Rebecca and Austin agreed on a division of the property.
Bullitt County Deed Book G, Page 238
This indenture made this eighth day of September 1830 between Samuel Brown and Elizabeth Hall, both of Bullitt County and state of Kentucky.
Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of $20 to her paid, the receipt whereof is acknowledged, have granted bargained and sold a certain lot in the town of Mount Washington that said Elizabeth now lives on No. 78, five poles in front and 15 poles back; said Samuel Brown doth, hereby grant, covenant and convey unto said Elizabeth Hall all the right, title, interest, and claim to said lot with all its appurtenances to said Elizabeth and her heirs forever, and do hereby bind himself and his heirs to forever warrant and defend the title of said lot to said Elizabeth and her heirs forever against the claim of myself or any person under me or against the claim of all, and every person whatever that may claim said a lot. Witness my hand and seal on the day and year above written. (signed) Samuel Brown
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