On 29 Aug 1818, Adam Shepherd sold a lot of land to James J. Dozier, the size of 4 acres, and lying to the north of town and bordering the lot he had previously sold to John Beckwith Sr. We calculate that this tract's southwest corner would be near the northeast corner of the intersection of Buckman Street and Highway 44 today.
Through two suits heard in the Bullitt Circuit Court, Dozier was forced to relinquish his title to this lot in 1822, and William W. Simmons purchased it at sheriff's auction.
Bullitt County Deed Book D, Page 15
This indenture made this 29th day of August 1818 between Adam Shepherd and Rachel his wife of the county of Bullitt and state of Kentucky of the one part, and James J. Dozier of the same county and state of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said Adam Shepherd and Rachel his wife for and in consideration of the sum of $40 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 James J. Dozier and his heirs forever a certain lot lot of land of four acres near the town of Shepherdsville in Bullitt County and bounded as follows, to wit.
Beginning at a stake the northwesterly corner of four acre lots conveyed by said Shepherd to John Beckwith, running abound with his line South 83 1/2° East 417 feet, 8 inches to a stake, thence North 6 1/2° East to a stake on McDowell's line, thence North 83 1/2° West 417 feet, 8 inches to a stake, thence South 6 1/2° West to the beginning, be the same more or less than 4 acres.
To have or to hold the aforesaid described lot containing four acres with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging to the said James J. Dozier and his heirs forever, to him and them and their only proper use and behoof. And the said Adam Shepherd and Rachel his wife for themselves and their heirs do further 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 whereupon said Adam Shepherd and Rachel his wife have hereto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. (signed) Adam Shepherd, Rachel Shepherd
Bullitt County Sct., Clerk's office This day Adam Shepherd came personally before me the clerk of the county court of Bullitt County and signed, sealed and delivered the within indenture of bargain and sale to James J. Dozier as and for his act and deed. Witness my hand this 29th day of August 1818. (signed) James Halbert
I James Halbert, clerk of Bullitt County Court in the state of Kentucky do certify that the foregoing indenture of bargain and sale from Adam Shepherd to James J. Dozier together with this testimonial thereon endorsed and this certificate are truly recorded in my office. Given under my hand this 8th day of February 1879. (signed) James Halbert
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