Deed between Henry Custis and Susanna Custis - 31 July 1798 - Transcribed by Gail M. Walczyk
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This Deed mad this 31st Day of July Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred
& Ninty Eight between Henry Custis of Accomack County and State of Virginia of the
one part and Susanna Custis of the same place of the other part Witnesseth That the
said Henry Custis for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Shillings current money
of the state aforesaid in Specie in hand paid by the said Susanna Custis the receipt
whereof is hereby acknowledged hat given, granted, bargained and Sold and Do by these
presents give grant, bargain Sell and Confirm unto the said Susanna Custis during
her natural life, that tract of Land and Mills that I purchased of Mr. Jas Wharton,
likewise the lands I purchased of Nathl Litt Savage which land and Mills be on Guilford
in the Parish of Accomack and County To have and to hold the said plantation and
Mills unto her the sd Susanna Custis during her Natural life to the only purpose
use benefit and behoof of the said Susanna Custis and the Said Henry Custis doth
Covenent that he hath a good and clear Estate in fee simple to the said plantation
and Mills and that he the said Henry will for himself his heirs Executors and Administrators
Warrent and defend the said lands and Mills against the Lawful Claim Title or Interest
of all persons during the natural life of the said Susanna Custis In Testimony whereof
the said Henry Custis hath set his hand and affixed his Seal the Day and Year first
above written,
Henry Custis
Signed Sealed and acknowledged in presents
of
At a Court in Accomack County August 31st 1798
This deed from Henry
Custis to Susanna Custis was acknowledged by the said Henry as his act and deed and
ordered to be recorded
Teste
Littleton Savage Clk
Examd
Sources:
_____. Accomack County Virginia Deeds 1797-1800, pp. 214, 215.
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