On 8 Nov 1790, Nicholas Russell Sr. purchased from David Leach 153 3/4 acres located along Broad Run in what was then in Jefferson County, Kentucky. In 1824, Russell sold about 16 acres of the farm to the heirs of James Lashbrook. The farm was declared to be 136 3/4 acres when Nicholas' heirs deeded it to Thomas Russell Sr., also an heir. Then in 1833 Nicholas' widow Judith Russell deeded her dower rights to the farm to Thomas in exchange for his care for her. It appears that Thomas sold the farm to George Jones on 27 Sep 1843.
Bullitt County Deed Book K, Page 135
This indenture made this 27th day of September 1843 between Thomas Russell of the county of Bullitt and state of Kentucky of the one part, and George Jones of the county and state aforesaid of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said Thomas Russell, for and in consideration of the sum of $800 in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and granted and bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell to the said George Jones, his heirs and assigns forever, a certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being in the county of Bullitt and state of Kentucky on Broad Run containing 153 3/4 acres, be the same more or less.
Beginning at a sugar tree and ash, corner of Matthias Smock's tract, and in a line of King's original survey, thence with his line North 10° East 159 poles to a sugar tree and hickory, corner to said Smock's tract, thence with said Smock's line and with the line of the heirs of Lewis Jones South 80° East 169 poles to a gum tree, a corner to the heirs of Lewis Jones' tract, thence with the line of George Jones South 10° West 89 poles to a stone in the road, leading from Shelbyville to Mt. Washington, thence down the same road South 43° West 37 1/2 poles, South 82° West 22 1/2 poles, South 56° West 34 1/2 poles to a stone at the side of said road, and in the original line of said King, thence with the same North 80° West 100 poles to the place of beginning.
To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appertaining to the only proper use and benefit to the said George Jones and his heirs and assigns forever against the claim of all, and every other whatever, as well as against the claims of himself, his heirs, executors and administrators. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal in presence of Joseph Swearingen & Robert Hough. (signed) Thomas Russell
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