James Halbert purchased this lot in 1813. Following his death, his widow sold it to Thomas Joyce.
Bullitt County Deed Book C, Pages 291-292
This indenture made this 22nd day of April in the year of our Lord 1813 between James Alexander, John Graham and Charles Jones, trustees of the town of Shepherdsville of the one part, and James Halbert of the other part, all of the county of Bullitt and state of Kentucky.
Witnesseth that the said trustees for and in consideration of the sum of three pounds, one shilling current money, paid to Adam Shepherd, the proprietor of the land on which said town was established, and by virtue of the Act of Assembly establishing said town and the said Shepherd's receipt and acknowledgement being produced to us, we have bargained, sold and confirmed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said James Halbert, his heirs &c a certain lot of land lying and being in said town known by its number 24 in the first polan of said town and 21 in the new plan thereof, and containing half an acre.
To have and to hold the said lot of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereto belonging unto the said James Halbert, his heirs &c to and for his and their only proper use, benefit and behoof forever. In witness whereof the said trustees have set their hands and seals the day and year above written. [signed by trustees]
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