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The sources for most all deeds below are North Carolina Department of Archives and History [NCSA], unless otherwise specified. Please note that, while I'm good at reading ancient deeds with cryptic handwriting, their preservation in some instances has taken a toll on pieces of information and the records themselves. Some deeds are too faded, but the great majority of deeds are readable. The date on each deed is the date it was written, not the date is was recorded in the deed books.

An explanation of how land claims and entries became land grants in North Carolina, from "The Dixie Frontier," by Everett Dick, 1948, p. 10:
"The North Carolina law, applicable to Tennessee in 1782, had the advantage over that of Kentucky, however, in that an official surveyor marked off the land. The system was: (1) A claimant would go into the woods and mark out roughly the boundaries of the desired tract. (2) This crude survey when submitted to the entry-taker at the land office was called an "entry." He made a record of the entry and issued a warrant for the survey. (3) The official surveyor connected with the land office then made a survey and submitted a plat to the secretary of state, who issued a land grant. (4) The title was complete when the grant was recorded in the office of the register of the county where the land lay."

It should be said here that entries, warrants of survey, or surveys could be sold to other persons before such devices culminated in a formal grant. Also be aware that the entire process, from the settler's marking out his desired tract to the issuance of the grant to the settler could take many weeks, months or years.

1740 — Grant; John McFearson, Bladen Co., NC
1740 — Grant, Hector McNeill on Carver's Creek, Bladen Co., NC
1749 — Murdock McCrainie to John McPherson, Bladen Co., NC
1754 — John McPherson to Thomas Armstrong, Cumberland Co., NC
1754 — Thomas Brooks to John McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1754 — John McPherson to John Russell, Cumberland Co., NC
1754 — John Brooks to John McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1755 — James McNeill to Lachlan McNeill, Cumberland Co., NC
1756 — John Russell to John McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1756 — Malcom Smith to Daniel McNeill, Cumberland Co., NC
1757 — John Bone to John McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1763 — John McFarshion to Thomas Matthews, Cumberland Co., NC
1766 — John McMcDuffie to John McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1767 — William(?) Goodson to Daniel McPherson, Bladen Co., NC
1768 — James Robeson to Alexander McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1768 — Elijah Bettis to John Patterson, Cumberland Co., NC
1770 — Grant; John McPherson, Bladen Co., NC
1770 — John Campbell & Mary McPherson; bastardy bond, Cumberland Co., NC
1770 — Colin Shaw to John McPherson; mortgage deed, Cumberland Co., NC
1771 — Soloman Johnston, Jr. to Soloman Johnston, Sr., Bladen Co., NC
1771 — Isobel McPherson to John Graham, Cumberland Co., NC
1772 — John McPherson of Bladen County to David Reid of Cumberland Co., NC
1773 — Grant; John McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1774 — John McPherson to George Milne and Robert Hogg, Cumberland Co., NC
1774 — Henry Williams to Angus Mcfarson, Cumberland Co., NC
1775 — Grant No. 887; Crown(?) to Daniel McPherson, Bladen Co., NC
1777 — John Smith to Samuel Smith, Bladen Co., NC
1777 — Bond, John McPherson, Alexander McPherson & Mark Cole, Cumberland Co., NC
1777 — Bond for Departure from State of North Carolina, Daniel McPherson et.al, Bladen Co., NC
1778 — Alexander McPherson to Malcolm McPherson, Sr., Cumberland Co., NC
1782 — Petition, Patrick Travers vs. Hector McNeill & others, Bladen Co., NC
1782 — Daniel Patterson to John McKay, Cumberland Co., NC
1782 — Writ fieri facias, P. Hodges, Sheriff, Daniel Patterson to Patrick Travers, Cumberland Co., NC
1783 — James Campbell to John Smith, Cumberland Co., NC
1783 — Jefse Newbary to John McFerson, Cumberland Co., NC
1783 — Duncan Campbell to grandson John Campbell, Bladen Co., NC
1784 — "Bluff John" McNeill to John McNeill, Jr., Cumberland Co., NC
1784 — Duncan McNeill to Archibald McNeill, Cumberland Co., NC
1785 — Neil McCraney to Alexander McFarson, Cumberland Co., NC
1785 — Hugh Brown to Daniel Patterson, Cumberland Co., NC
1785 — James McNeill to Archibald McNeill, Cumberland Co., NC
1785 — Duncan Ochiltree to Lewis McPherson & William Campbell, Cumberland Co., NC
1786 — John Cumbo to Ronald McPharison, Bladen Co., NC
1786 — James Dyer to Alexander McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1787 — Lewis Munro to Alexander Curry, Bladen Co., NC
1788 — Plat Entry for James McNeill, Robeson Co., NC
1788 — Grant No. 33; State of North Carolina to John McFartion, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — Grant No. 1392; State of North Carolina to John McFartion, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — Grant No. 1511; State of North Carolina to John McFartion, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — John McPherson Deed of Gift to John McPherson, Grandson, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — John McPherson Deed of Gift to John McPherson, Grandson, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — John McPherson Deed of Gift to John McPherson, Grandson, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — John McPherson Deed of Gift to Duncan McPherson, Grandson, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — John McPherson Deed of Gift to Colin McPherson, Grandson, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — John McPherson Deed of Gift to Mary Munroe, Grand Daughter, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — Grant No. 1350; State of North Carolina to John Campbell, Bladen (Robeson) Co., NC
1789 — Turquill McNeill to Marrin Ferguson, Robeson Co., NC
1789 — Turquill McNeill to Margaret (McNeill) McNeill, Robeson Co., NC
1791 — Grant No. 425; State of North Carolina to John McPherson, Robeson Co., NC
1791 — Grant 826 to Daniel Patterson, Junior, Cumberland Co., NC
1792 — Plat Entry for Peter Dallas, Robeson Co., NC
1793 — Surveyor's Warrant for Archibald Brown, Robeson Co., NC
1793 — John Campbell vs John McDonald, Robeson Co., NC
1795 — Land Entry Plat [Grant No. 1711] for Lewis/William Munroe, Robeson Co., NC
1796 — Rev. Colin Lindsay to Trustees of Beaverdam Church, Robeson Co., NC
1796 — James & Catherine Murray to Daniel McIntyre, Cumberland County, NC
1797 — Janet Paterson to Neill McNeill, Robeson Co., NC
1798 — Randal Currie to Randal McPherson, Robeson Co., NC
1799 — Daniel and Colin McPherson to John McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1799 — Angus Malloy to Edward Shaw, Cumberland Co., NC
1799 — John Stewart to John McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1800 — Grant No. 2252; State of North Carolina to Malcolm McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1801 — Quit Claim; Flora, Mary & Catherine MacPherson to Daniel McPherson, Robeson Co., NC
1802 — Grant; to William Kellen assignee of William McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1802 — Colin MacPherson to Elders of McPhersons Meeting House Congregation, Cumberland Co., NC
1803 — William Munroe and Marion Munroe of Robeson County to Andrew Broadfoot of Cumberland Co., NC
1803 — Quit Claim; Colin & Nancy Campbell McPherson to Malcolm Campbell, Cumberland Co., NC
1803 — Daniel McNeill of Richmond County, NC, to Neill McNeill of Robeson Co., NC
1804 — Agreement, Heirs of Alexander & Duncan McPherson, Division of Estates, Cumberland Co., NC
1804 — Alexander MacPherson & Elizabeth MacPherson to Archibald Baker, Cumberland Co., NC
1804 — Daniel Paterson to Heirs of John Paterson, Robeson County, NC
1806 — Daniel Patterson to John McLain et.al, Robeson Co., NC
1808 — William & Donald McPherson to Malcolm McPherson, Jr., Cumberland Co., NC
1808 — Elizabeth McNeill to Stephen Gilmore, Junr, Cumberland Co., NC
1810 — William Munroe to Peter McGeachy, Robeson Co., NC
1810 — John McPherson to Neill Black, Cumberland Co., NC
1810 — Agreement, Colin McPherson and Heirs of Alexander & Duncan McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1811 — Division, Archibald MacKay estate of Bahamas to Margaret MacKay, Cumberland Co., NC
1811 — Flora McNeill to Turquill McNeill, Marion District, SC
1812 — John McKay to John McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1818 — Angus and Elizabeth Gilchrist to Donald Patterson, Cumberland Co., NC
1819 — Colin McPherson and Wife to Alexander Buie, Cumberland Co., NC
1820 — John, Duncan and Daniel Wilkinson of Mississippi to Neill Wilkinson Jr., Cumberland Co., NC
1823 — Edward McEachin & Mary McEachin to Neill B. Johnson, Robeson Co., NC
1825 — Flora McPherson Buie to Gilbert Gilchrist, Robeson Co., NC
1826 — Daniel Patterson to Flora Patterson, Cumberland Co., NC
1826 — John Black, Sheriff, to Neill McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1826 — John McCaskill to Mary McPherson (widow of John McPherson), Cumberland Co., NC
1829 — John McPherson to Sarah Martha McPherson and Catherine McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1830 — John McPherson Decd Estate; Dower to widow Sarah McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1834 — Neill Buie to William R. Munroe & Neill J. Buie, Robeson Co., NC
1838 — Colin McPherson Decd Estate; Dower to widow Nancy Campbell McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1839 — Neill McPherson to Mary McPherson, Cumberland Co., NC
1841 — William R. Munroe to McPherson Buie; Robeson Co., NC
1844 — Angus McRae to John Campbell and Alexander Watson, Cumberland County, NC
1850 — Daniel McNeill of Richland Swamp to Alexander McPherson; Robeson Co., NC
1854 — Edward McPherson to Alexander McPherson, Jr., Cumberland Co., NC
1854 — Division, Nancy McPherson dec'd to Heirs at Law, Cumberland Co., NC
1876 — Archibald Patterson to Alexander Tynor. Cumberland Co., NC

Royal Grant to John McFearson, 4 June 1740, Bladen County

320 Acres in Bladen County on the S.W. side of the N.W. branch of the Cape Fear River joining the river bank about a mile and a half below the Great Falls.

Royal Grant to Hector McNeill, 4 June 1740, Bladen County

[As subsequent deeds show, this tract was on Carver's Creek on the west side of the Cape Fear River. The grantee was Hector McNeill on Carver's Creek, and he was with the Argyll Colony—but he was NOT "Bluff Hector" McNeill. Hector McNeill on Carver's Creek died after 1772, and a deed dated 1808 reveals that this Hector had one child and heir, Elizabeth McNeill. A Bible record claims she was born 1739 and died 1814 (borne out by her estate record of 1814), and married James McNeill in 1752. Further deed, estate and court minute research identifies her husband as James McNeill of Rockfish Creek.]

George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King defender of the Faith and He to whom these presents shall come Greeting –
___ for and in consideration of the Rents and Duties herein reserved have given and granted and by these presents for us our heirs Sucefsors ___ & grant unto Hector MacNeill a tract of land Containing 222 acres lying and being in the County of Bladen in the Province of North Carolina beginning at a Hickory in the upper corner of Martin Holts land about nine miles above Rockfish Creek and runs by said Holts land No70 Et340 P to a pine in the __ line of land Surveyed for John Martinleer then by the same No75 Wt368 P to a Hickory on the River bank then down the River to the first Station.
The plat hereunto annexed may appear Together with all woods & minerals hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land ___ and appertaining (one half of all gold and Silver mines ___ ) To hold to him the said Hector McNeill his heirs and afsigns forever …[much royal legalese]… In Testimony whereof we have caused our Great Seal of our said Province to be hereunto affixed Witnefs our trusty and well beloved Gabriel Johnston Esqr Capt Genl and Govr in Chief at Wilmington this 4th of June in the 13th year of our Reign AD 1740.

Gabl Johnston

5th Oct 1803 [Date recorded by Clerk of Court in Cumberland County records. Bladen County’s records had burned shortly prior to this re-recording of the grant.]

Archibald Buoy 20 Apr 1745—150 Acres in Bladen County on the NW side of the N.W. River, joining John McPherson and the river. [Is this a second early tract, or is it simply a reference to the 320 acres tract near Cross Creek?]

Murdock McCraine to John McPherson, 14 March 1749, Bladen County

1162/3 acres in Bladen County [in what is today Cumberland County], NC, along the "river bank," meaning presumably the Cape Fear River. This deed probably burned in one of the first two Bladen County courthouse fires [there were three fires: one in 1769, second in 1800, and the third in 1893] and was re-recorded in Cumberland in 1804. John McPherson sold this 116 2/3 acres to Thomas Matthrews in 1763.

John McPherson to Thomas Armstrong, 8 March 1754, Cumberland County

This Indenture made the 8th day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty four between John McPherson of Bladen County [will become Cumberland County within months] in the Province of North Carolina, tailor; of the one part, and Thomas Armstrong of the County & province aforesaid, planter, of the other part, Whereas William Gray by force and virtue of his Majesty's letter patent, dated the 9th day of September 1737, became lawfully possessed of and in 640 acres of land, situate, lying and being in the said County of Bladen, on the No. Et. side of the No. Wt. River, about a mile above the upper end of the Long Pond, joining the upper side of the land granted to Francis Holton and Beginning at an elm on the River Bank, thence S. 10 E. 316 poles to a pine; thence N. 80 E. 320 poles to a cyprefs; then N. 10 W. 324 poles to a gum on the River; from thence bounded by the River to the first station; and the said William Gray being in actual pofsefsion of the said 640 acres of land, in and by his deed or writing by him duly executed, and bearing date the 17th day of July A.D. 1739, for the consideration therein mentioned, did grant and convey the same unto William Gray, who being lawfully pofsefsed thereof, in and by his certain deed or writing by him duly executed, did grant and convey the upper half of said 640 acres of land unto Alexander McAllester, that is to say, 320 acres thereof Beginning at a gum on the River bank, thence S. 10 E. 324 poles to a cyprefs; thence S. 80 W. 160 poles to another cyprefs; then N. 10 W. 320 poles to a white oak at the River, the said Armstrong's upper corner; thence up by the River to the first Station. To hold to him the said Alexander McAllester his heirs and afsigns forever, as by the said deed bearing date the 10th day of February A.D. 1745, doth and may at large appear. And the said Alexander McAllester being so lawfully pofsefsed of and in the said 320 acres of land, in and by his deed or writing by him duly executed for the consideration herein mentioned did grant and convey the same unto the above named John McFersion, to hold to him the said John McFersion his heirs and afsigns forever, as by the last recited deed, bearing date the [blank space] Anno Dom. [blank space] doth and may more at large appear. Now this Indenture Witnefseth that the said John McFersion for and in consideration of the sum of Forty pounds Proclamation money to him in hand paid...[much legalese]....

John McPherson {seal}
his

mark

Sealed and delivered
in presence of
William Armstrong
Francis Armstrong

Octobr Court 1754 – William Armstrong came into Court & made oath that he saw John McFersion execture the aforewritten deed to Thomas Armstrong and that he did also see Francis Armstrong sign as an evidence at the same time.

Thos. Jones, C.C.

Registered the 9th day of Decr. 1754 Thos. Jones, Reg.

Thomas Brooks to John McPherson, 24 April 1754, Cumberland County

This Indenture made the 24th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty four, between Thomas Brooks of Orange County & Province of North Carolina, planter, of the one part, and John McPherson of the County of Cumberland and Province aforesaid, planter; of the other part, Witnefseth, that the said Thomas Brooks, for and in consideration of the sum of thirty four pounds Proclamation money to him in hand paid before the sealing & delivery of these presents, whereof he doth hereby acknowledge the receipt thereof and of every part thereof, doth fully, clearly and absolutely acquit and forever discharge the said John McPherson his heirs, executors, administrators and afsigns, by these presents hath given, granted, bargained and sold, aliened, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said John McPherson a certain tract of land, lying and being in the said County of Cumberland on the South branch of Crofs Creek where Abraham Odam lately lived – Beginning at a red oak, running S. 50 W. 120 poles to a black oak; then S. 40 E. 140 poles to a pine; thence N. 50 E. 120 poles to a red oak; thence up the various courses of the Creek to the beginning, containing one hundred acres granted and confirmed to the said Thomas Brooks his heirs & afsigns as in and by his Majesty's letters patent to him thereof made and duly executed, bearing date the 26th day of September 1753, relation thereto being had may more fully appear.... [much legalese]...

Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of usxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxThomas Brooks {seal}
Hector McNeill – John Clark

Thomas Brooks came into Court and acknowledged the above deed to John McPherson, Thos Jones, Clerk
Registered the 28th of September 1754

John McPherson to John Russell 29 July 1754, Cumberland County

This Indenture Witnifseth that John McPherson of Cumberland County in the Province of North Carolina, tailor, for and in consideration of the sum of Forty Pounds Proclamation money to him in hand paid by John Rusfell of the county and province aforesaid, planter, the receipt whereof he doth hereby confefs and acknowledge, and thereof and of every Part and parcel thereof doth fully, freely and absolutely exonerate, acquit and forever discharge the said John Rufsell his heirs, excutors administrators & asfigns by these presents hath given, granted, bargained, sold, aliended, enfeoffed, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents doth give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said John Rufsell a certain piece of parcel of land, lying and being in Cumberland County on the No. Wt. side of the No. Wt. branch of Cape Fear River, Beginning at a gum in said Rufsell's upper line, thence N. 57 W. 541/2 [chains] to a pine, thence N. 15 E. 181/2 chains to a pine; thence S. 75 E. 541/2 chains to an ash tree on the River bank; thence down the River to the first Station, containing 100 acres. ...[much legalese]... In Witnefs Whereof the said John McPherson hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal this 29th day of July A.D. 1754.

John McPherson {seal}
his

mark

Sealed and delivered
in presence of
Hector McNeill
Robt Dearing

Hector McNeill came into court and made oath that he saw John McPherson execute the aforewritten deed to John Rufsell and that he did also see Robert Dearing sign as an evidence at the same time.

Registered the 3rd day of Decr 1754

Thos Jones, Reg

John Brooks to John McPherson 1754, Cumberland County

100 Acres Cross Creek. This deed has not been transcribed yet. –SE.

James McNeill to Lachlen McNeill, 20 March 1755, Cumberland County

[James McNeill married Elizabeth McNeill, "the only child and heir" of Hector McNeill mentioned in this deed, and therefore has right to sell the upper part of this 220-acre tract. The Hector mentioned in this deed is Carver Hector McNeill, so called because he lived on Carver's Creek, and who had immigrated with the Argyll Colony. The Lauchlan in this deed is stated as being a minor, putting his birth year on or before 1739. It is my belief that this Lachlen McNeill is the son of Turqill McNeill.]

No Carolina Cumberland County
This Indenture made the twentyth day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty five between Lachlen McNeill of the County of Cumberland in the province of North Carolina minor of the one part and James McNeill of the County and province aforesaid planter of the other part. Witnefseth that the said James McNeill for and in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds proclamation money to him in hand paid by the said Lachlan McNeill the receipt whereof he the said James McNeill doth hereby acknowledge. ...[much legalese]....doth give grant bargain sell alien enfeeoff convey and confirm unto the said Lachlan McNeill a certain piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County aforesaid and on the NoEst Side of the North West branch of Cape Fear River, beginning at a red oak by the river in Hector McNeills Corner runing thence by the dividing line No88 Est348 poles to a pine in Martin Goover [This should read 'Holt', not 'Goover'. This is a copying error on the part of the clerk of court, as later deeds prove.] lower line thence No75 West360 poles to a hickory at the river thence down by the river to the first station containing one hundred and eleven acres being the upper part of Two hundred and twenty two acres granted to Hector McNeill his heirs and afsigns by his Majestys letters patent dated the fourth day of June Anno Dom. 1740...[two pages of legalese omitted]....In Witnefs whereof the said James McNeill hath here unto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written -

Signed Sealed and Delivered xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJames McNeill {seal}
in presence of
William Hodges
Thomas Jones

Malcom Smith to Daniel McNeill, 1756, Cumberland County

This Indenture made the Twentyeth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty six Between Malcom Smith of Cumberland County in the Province of North Carolina Planter of the one part, and Daniel McNeill Son to Archd McNeill of said County and Province of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Malcom Smith for and in consideration of the um of Twenty pounds proclamation money to him in hand paid by said Daniel McNeill before the sealing and delivering of these presents whereof he doth hereby acknowledge the receipt of and for every part and parcel thereof and doth fully freely clearly and absolutely acquit and forever discharge the said Daniel McNeill his heirs Executors administrators and assigns by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien enfeoff convey and confirm unto the said Daniel McNeill his heirs executors administrators and assigns a certain piece or parcel of land lying in said County on the South West side of the North West Branch of Cape Fear River Beginning at the lower out most corner of two hundred acres of land conveyed by the said Malcom Smith unto Daniel Munroe as his Deed will more fully appear thence North 55 degrees West 270 poles to a stake thence South 35 degrees West 160 poles to a stake thence South 55 degrees East 270 poles to said Munroes corner a small distance from the River thence along said Munroes line North 35 degrees East 160 poles to the beginning containing two hundred and seventy acres of land more or less being ye back part of a tract of land containing 640 acres granted by his Majesty’s patent to the Honorable James Innis bearing date the 10th of September 1735 as by the same will fully appear and the said james Innis by deed or writing on the back of said patent under his hand and seal duly executed the 20th day of November 1740 did convey the same to John Smith his heirs assigns forever He John Smith died intestate and the said Malcom Smith being Eldest son and heir at law to his father the said Malcom Smith doth own above mentioned convey the said two hundred and seventy acres of land to said Daniel McNeill with all … [much legalese] … hath interchangeably set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Signed sealed and delivered in xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxMalcom Smith {Seal}
The presence of Us
William Colvin
xxxxxhis
David o Smith
xxxxMark
Registered August 13th 1756.

John Bone to John McPherson 1757, Cumberland County

80 Acres Cape Fear River. This deed has not been transcribed yet. –SE.

John McFarshion to Thomas Matthews, 14 January 1763, Cumberland County

This Indenture made the 14th day of January in the Year of our Lord 1763 between John McFarshion of County of Cumberland and province of North Carolina, planter; of the one part, & Thomas Matthews of the County & province aforesaid, blacksmith, of the other part, Whereas John McFarshion by deed bearing date the 14th day of March 1759 [Probably to re-record a deed burned in the Bladen County courthouse fire of 1800, Cumberland County court minutes record in 1804 that this transaction took place in 1749, not 1759, and that the 1162/3 acres were purchased by John McPherson from Murdock McCrainie] became lawfully seized & pofsefsed of & in 1162/3 acres of land – Beginning at a white oak in sd. Thomas Matthews' lower corner thence by the sd. Matthews' lower corner line S. 75 W. 280 poles to a pine, thence S. 15 E. 662/3 poles to a pine; thence S. 15 E. 280 poles to a gum at the river bank [Cape Fear River? No river's name is mentioned in the deed], above the mouth of a gully; thence up the River to the first station; Now this Indenture Witnefseth, that the sd. John McFarson for & in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds Proc. money to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge... doth grant, bargain, sell, alein, enfeoff, convey & confirm unto the sd. Thomas Matthews, his heirs, exrs. admins. & afsigns the sd. 1162/3 acres situate then in the County of Bladen, now in the County of Cumberland [which would be pre-1754], be the same more or lefs ... [much legalese] ...

John McPherson {seal}
his

mark

Sealed and delivered
in presence of
John Matthews _ Isa. Parvisol

Cumberland County
February Court, 1763
Ten was the execution of the afsd. deed in open Court, in due form of law proved by the oath of Isaiah Parvisol, one of the subscribing evidences & admitted to record. Recorded in the minutes of said court. Richd Grove, C.C.

John McDuffie to John McPherson 1766, Cumberland County

This Indenture made this 14th day of August 1766 Between John McDuffie of the Province of North Carolina & County of Cumberland Planter of the one part & John McPherson of the said County & Province Planter, Witnesseth that the said John McDuffie for & in consideration of the sum of 112 pounds Proclamation money to him in hand paid by the said john McPherson before ensealing & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof the said John McDuffie doth hereby acknowledge & himself therewith fully satisfied & paid of every part thereof doth fully freely & absolutely exonerate acquit & forever discharge the said John McPherson his heirs and assigns forever hath given granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed conveyed & confirmed & by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien enfeoff convey & confirm unto the said John McPherson a tract of land containing 200 acres lying & being in the county & province aforesaid on the drains of Cross Creek beginning at a white oak the Bank of the said John McPherson's [property on the creek] thence South 75 West 179 poles to a Pine thence South 15 East 179 poles to a Pine thence North 75 East 179 poles to a Pine thence West 179 poles to the first station, with all the estates right title interest property claim & demand whatsoever of the said John McDuffie...[much legalese]...
In Witness Whereof the said John McDuffie
hereunto put his hand & seal the day and year above written xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx John McDuffie his X mark {seal}
Sealed & delivered in presence of
Richard Grove
Daniel McGill

August Court 1766 Then was the execution of the this deed in open Court in due form of law proved by the oath of Richard Grove & ordered to be Recorded, Richard Grove C.C.

[William?] Goodson to Daniel McPherson, 1767, Bladen County

From a Robeson County, NC, 1825 deed Flora Buie to Gilbert Gilchrist: "...tract of one hundred acres or all the right title interest and claim which the said Flora has therein situate in Robeson as aforesaid called the Goodson tract or Goodson’s land including of the Goodson field being the same conveyed to Daniel McPherson (Father of the Grantor [Flora Buie being the grantor]) by deed dated 9th June AD 1767 Beginning at a white oak on Raft Swamp and runs North..."

[This deed most probably burned in the Bladen courthouse fires.]

James Robeson to Alexander McPherson, 1768, Cumberland County

[This Alexander McPherson is the son of Old John McPherson; other deeds prove this. Notice that Alexander's payment is for only ONE pound—but for 640 acres? It's possible that this was a recording error, but the wording seems too specific to be an error. If it were an error, more than likely the word 'pound' would have been plural. Perhaps James Robeson owed the McPherson family money...or was there a family connection?]

This Indenture made the 25th day of October in the year of our Lord 1768, Between James Robeson of the County of Cumberland in the Province of North Carolina of the one part & Alexander McPherson of the County & province aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth thus for & in consideration of the sum of one pound Proc money to the said James Robeson in hand paid by the said Alexander McPherson as & before the sealing & delivery of these presents the Receipt & payment whereof as hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed conveyed & confirmed & by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien enfeoff convey & confirm unto the said Alexander McPherson his heirs & assigns forever a certain tract of land situate lying & being in Cumberland County in the Province aforesaid the South West of the North West River [Cape Fear River] on the Drains of the head of Blounts Creek containing 640 acres Beginning at a Black Oak on the Western Edge side of a small Branch a little below Alexander McPhersons house & runs thence South 15 West 80 chains, thence North 15 west 80 chains, thence North 15 east 80 chains, thence south 75 east to the beginning with the appurtenances lying & being as aforesaid...[much legalese].
In Witness Whereof the said James Robeson has hereunto set his hand & seal the day & year first above written
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence ofxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJames Robeson {seal}
Duncan Mackie
Samuel Hollingsworth

North Carolina October Term 1768
Then was the execution of this deed in Open Court in due form of law proved by the oath of Duncan Mackie & ordered to be Recorded. Thomas Rutherford CC

Elijah Bettis to John Patterson, 1768, Cumberland County, NC

[This deed can be traced from John Patterson to his son Daniel Patterson Sr., to Daniel's son Archibald Patterson. Without considering his estate settlement of 1844, tracing this piece of land is how I've proved who Daniel Patterson's children were and identifying this Daniel Patterson, Sr. as the son of John Patterson and Catherine McPherson. This piece of land is in the western corner of Cumberland. There is no direct deed that bequeaths or sells this land to Daniel Patterson, Sr., John's son, so he must have inherited it.]

This Indenture Witnesfseth that Elijah Bettis of Cumberland County in the Province of North Carolina Planter for & in consideration of the sum of 50 pounds Proclamation money to him in hand paid by John Patterson of the County & Province aforesaid planter the receipt whereof I the said Elijah Bettis doth hereby acknowledge & thereof doth fully freely & absolutely exonerate acquit and forever discharge the said John Patterson his heirs executors administrators & assigns to these presents hath given granted bargained sold aleined enfeoffed conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alein enfeoff convey and confirm unto John Patterson a tract of land containing 260 acres lying and being in Cumberland County on a branch of the Raft Swamp, Beginning at a Pine and by Juniper Branch thence running South 60 West chains to a pine by Wiggins Branch thence up the said Branch 53 chains by Pine by the said Branch thence North 62 East 62 chains to a white oak thence North 13 East 51 chains to the first staion containing 260 acres of land which was granted and conveyed to Francis Bottis by his Majesty's letter patent bearing date 26th of September 1753...[much legalese].

Signed Sealed and delivered in presence ofxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxElijah Bettis {seal}
xxxxxxxhis
William W Black
xxxxxxmark

xxxxxhis
xJohn E McPherson
xxxxmark

xxxxxxxhis
Duncan O Patterson
xxxxxxmark

Then was the execution of this deed in open court in due form of law proved by the oath of William Black and ordered to be recorded.

Grant No. ??
State of North Carolina to John McPherson, 9 April 1770

50 Acres in Bladen in the fork of the Raft Swamp joining Juniper branch above the mouth (Patent Book 20, p. 562).

John Campbell, Jr. and Mary McPherson; bastardy bond, 1770, Cumberland County

No Carolina Cumberland Cty
Know all Men by the Presents that we John Campbell Daniel Campbell & John Campbell all of the Parish of St. David of County of Cumberland are held & firmly bound to our Sovereign Lord the King his Heirs & Successors to say John Campbell Senior the sum of thirty pounds proc money & Daniel Campbell & John Campbell Junior the sum of ten pounds each like money, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lord the King & To which payment will & truly to be made we bind ourselves our Heirs Executors & Administrs firmly by these Presents. Sealed with our Seals. Date this 27th day of April Anno Domini 1770.

The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas above bound John Campbell Sr. hath Begotten on the body of Mary McPherson a Bastard Child named __[only a blank space drawn]__ If therefore the said John Campbell shall & do will & truly save harmless & keep endemnified the Parish of St. David in the said County & Province from the maintainence of the said Bastard Child aforesaid and of & from all Costs & charges whatsoever that shall or may accrue by the maintenance of the same then this obligation to be void otherwise to be & remain in full Force & Virtue.
Signed Sealed & Delivered in Presence of } ———————————————
Dun: MacKey.———————————xxxxxx————xxxxx———xxxxx—

John Campbell {seal} Donald (or Daniel) Campbell {seal} John Campbell {seal}

Colin Shaw to John McPherson 1770; mortgage deed, Cumberland County

117 Acres unspecified location in deed index. This deed has not been transcribed yet. –SE.

Soloman Johnston, Jr. to Soloman Johnston Sr., 1 January 1771, Bladen County

[This deed has been in my family for several generations and may not be found in official Bladen County records.]

This Indenture made the first day of Jany in the year of [our] Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and seventy one Between Solomon Johnston Jnr of Bladen County in the Province of North Carolina of the one part and Solomon Johnston Senr of the County and Province aforesd of the Other Part. Witnefseth that the said Solomon Johnston Jnr for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Pounds Proc[lamation] money to him in hand Paid by the said Solomon Johnston Senr at or Before the Ensealing and Delivery of these Presents the Receipt Whereof he the said Solomon Johnston Junr doth give Grant Bargain sell align and Confirm unto the said Solomon Johnston Senr his Heirs and afsigns forever a Certain part or parcel of Land Containing Two Hundred Acres Begining at a white oak on a Branch on the South side of the Raft Swamp Runing So 45 Wt 120 poles to a Cyprefs tree then No 50 Wt 600 poles to a pine No 30 Et 200 poles to the Swamp thence to the Begining be it more or Lefs To being Part of the six hundred acres Granted to Henry Oberry October __ 5th 1750 To have and to hold the aforesaid bargained Land and Premifes Together with all House Gardens woods ways and waters with all Timbers fences and Cleared Grounds... [much legalese]...In Witnefs Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Day and year first above written

Signd Seald and Delivered————————————xxxxxxxxxxxx———Solomon Johnston {seal}
in the Presence of us————————xxxxxxxxxxxxx—xxxxxxxxxx— (his mark looks like a capital J or T)
Richd Smith
James Buie (his mark)

Edward and Isabel McPherson to John Graham, 1771, Cumberland County

Edward McPherson }
to John Graham
This Indenture made the 26th day of February in the year 1771 Between Edward McPherson & Isabel his wife of Cumberland County and Province of North Carolina of the one part and John Graham of the county and Province aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said Edward McPherson and Isabel his wife for and in consideration of the sum of 40 pounds Proclamation Money to him in hand paid by John Graham at or before the unsealing and delivery hereof the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained sold aliened enfeoffed and confirmed and by the presents do bargain well alien enfeoff and confirm unto the said John Graham his heirs or assigns all that tract of land containing 100 acres more or less lying & being in the county aforesaid and on the south West side of the North West River of Cape Fear on a branch of Rockfish Creek on the Wagon Road. Beginning at a Red Oak, thence North 65 East 127 poles to a pine, thence South 25 West 127 poles to a stake, thence South 65 East 127 poles to a pine then North 25 East 127 poles to the first station granted by his Majestys letter patent to John McFall bearing date 15 day of March 1756 then conveyed by deed to Thomas Minyard bearing date the 2nd day of October 1758 then conveyed to Duncan Baker by deed bearing date 11th day of December 1760 then conveyed to Edward McPherson by deed bearing date the 21st day of January 1766; To have & to hold the said 100 acres of land hereby granted and sold and all and singular the premises with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said John Graham his heirs and assigns forever and he the said Edward McPherson & Isabel his wife their heirs executors and administrators do covenant & grant to & with the said John Graham his heirs and assigns that he the said Edward McPherson & Isabel his wife... [much legalese]
In witness Whereof the said Edward McPherson & Isabel his wife to these presents hath set their hands & affixed their seals the day and year first above written

Edward McPherson {seal}
Isabel McPherson {seal}

Sealed and delivered
in presence of us
Donald Graham xxxxxxxxxxxNorth Carolina
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCumberland County
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJuly Term 1771
xxxxhis
John X McDuffie
xxxmark

Then was the execution of this Deed in open Court in due form of law proved by the oath of John McDuffie & ordered to be Recorded – Thomas Rutherford CC

John McPherson of Bladen County to David Reid of Cumberland County, 1772

State of North Carolina (to wit)
Know all persons whom it may concern that I John McPherson of the County of Bladen and province aforesaid for and in consideration of Forty five pounds current money of the said province to him in hand paid by David Reid of the County of Cumberland the receipt of do hereby acknowledge and myself to be herewith fully satisfied and contented have bargained sold and Delivered and by these presents according to due form of Law do bargain Sell & Deliver unto the said David Reid a Tract of Land containing one hundred [acres] lying and being on a branch of Crofs Creek beginning at a pine thence Running So 127 poles to a white oak thence west 127 poles to a red oak thence No 127 poles to a pine crofsing the Branch at 40 poles then with a right line to the first station _ To Have and to hold the said bargained premises unto the said David Reid his Heirs Exrs Admrs and afsigns forever and that the said John McPherson for himself his heirs Exrs Admrs the said bargained premises unto the said David Reid– his Heirs Exrs Admrs and afsigns against all persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents for witnefs whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal this eighth day of Octr in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred Seventy two.

his

xxxxJohn McPherson {seal}
mark

Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of Dun Ochiltree
Lewis Munro [Old John McPherson's son-in-law mentioned in his will]

North Carolina Cumbd County 1772 Therewith the execution of this deed in open Court proved by the oath of
Dun Ochiltree Thomas Rutherford CC

Grant; John McPherson, Cumberland County, 22 January 1773

50 Acres in Cumberland County on a branch between Beaver Creek and Little Rockfish, joining the hill side above the mouth of the branch (Patent Book 22, p. 180).

John McPherson to George Milne & Robert Hogg; 27 January 1774, Cumberland County, NC

This Indenture made the twenty seventh day of January in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and seventy four Between John McPherson in the county of Cumberland in the Province of North Carolina planter of the one Part & George Milne and Robert Hogg of county of Cumberland in the Province of North Carolina ______s of the other Part Witnefseth that for in in consideration of the Sum of thirty pounds Proclamation money to the said John McPherson in hand Paid by the said George Milne and Robert Hogg & before the Security and delivery of these presents (the Receipt and payment is hereby Acknowledged) Hath Granted Bargained Sold Enfeoffed Conveyed and Confirmed and by the Presents doth Grant Bargain Sell Alien Enfeoff Convey & Confirm unto the said George Milne and Robert Hogg & their heirs and afsigns forever A certain tract or Parcel of Land containing Two [or One] hundred acres Lying and being in the County and province aforesaid in the Drains of Crofs Creek beginning at a white oak in the bank of said John McPhersons [the description of the tract is mostly undecipherable] ...to the beginning which said tract or parcel of Land was granted to one John McDuffie by His Majestys Letter Pattent bearing Date the Twenty ___ day of April in the year of our Lord 1764 and by the said John McDuffie was conveyed to the said John McPherson by Deed bearing Date the first Day of April Anno Domini 1766 as by reference there to being made will more fully & at length appear ...[the remainder of the deed is a great deal of legalese, mostly undecipherable]...

his

xxxxJohn McPherson {seal}
mark

Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presents of us
_____, Robert Craig
___ ___ and in the ___ ___ of the said
Coll McAllister
John Lyonsby

North Carolina
Cumber County} April Term 1774 Then was the Execution of this Deed in Open Court in the __ ____ of said ___Proved by the Oath of Coll McAlister & order to be registered Thos Rutherford Clk.

Henry and Margaret Williams to Angus Mcfarson; February 1774, Cumberland County, NC

This Indenture made this 4th day of Feby One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy four Between Henry Williams of the one part, and Angus McFarson of the other part Witnefseth that the said Henry Williams for and in consideration of the sum of Thirty Pounds Lawful Money to me in hand apid by Angus McFerson the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have given granted Barfgained Sold Aliened Enfeoiff and Confirmed, & by these presents doth fully and absolutely Grant, Bargain, Sell Alien, Enfeoff, Confiirm unto the said Angus McPherson his Heirs & Afsigns forever one hundred acres of Land Lying in the Government of North Carolina & in the County of Cumberland formerly patented unto Thomas Ingles and Deeded from the said Thomas Ingles to Henry Williams Bearing Date the 21 Day of October one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy three Beginning at a Hickory on the East side of Drowning Creek running thence N 5 East 130 poles Crofsing a Branch to a White Oak thence N 85 Wt 130 poles to Drowning Creek thence S 5 Wt 130 ples down the said Creek to a Maple thence So 85 Et 130 poles to the first Station with all Trees, Wood Waters Houses Orchards Profits benefits to the said Land belonging or any way appertaining to have and to hold to him the said Angus McPherson his heirs and Afsigns forever... [much legalese]...
Signed Sealed and DeliveredxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxHenry Williams {Seal}
in the presents of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxherxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxMargaret Williams{Seal}
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxmark
Signed Sealed and Delivered
in the presents of us
Willm Bust
Alexr __?__
xxxxxxxhis
Laughlin McPharson
xxxxxxmark

North Carolina Cumberland County July Term 1774 Then was the exectuion of this deed in open Court in Due form of Law proved by the oath of William Bust & Ordered to be Recorded Thos Rutherford Clk.

Grant No. 887; to Daniel McPherson of Cumberland (?) County, March 4, 1775

Daniel McPherson 150 acres in Cumberland County SWt of the NWt [River] _ begining at a Stake at John McPherson's back line of his River Tract and Runs So. 75 Wt 34 Chains to a Corner not far from a pine a Corner of said John McPherson's back Survey thence along said line So 15 E 45 Chains thence No 75 E 34 Chains to a corner near the said McPherson's back line of his said River Survey then along said line No 15 W 45 chains to the first Station – Dated 4th March 1775 ~ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJo. Martin

Deed, John Smith to son Samuel Smith, Bladen County, July 22, 1777

To all christian people to whome these presents shall come I John Smith of Bladen County and province of North Carolina do send greeting xxKnow ye that I the said John Smith for and in consideration of the love and good will & affection I have and do bear to my well beloved son Samuel Smith of the County and provence aforesaid have given granted Demised and bequeath to my said Son Samuel two pieces of land Both Containing Six hundred and forty acres be the same more or less lying and being in the County of Bladen and province aforesaid on the No. Et. Side of the No. West branch of Cape Fear river Beginning at a Birch on the river So. 60 Degs E 456 poles to a pine thence No. 30 degs W. 116 poles to a pine thence So. 60 degs 456 poles to a red oak on the river then the various Courses of the river to the first Station, the other piece beginning at the upper line at a red oak on the river thence No. 60 degs E. 456 poles to a pine thence No. 30 Degs W. 116 poles to a pine thnce So. 60 Degs W. 456 poles to a red oak on the river thence the various courses of the river to the first Station with the buildings Improvements and appurtenances there unto belonging xxTo have and To hold to him my son Samuel Smith his heirs & assigns forever Only reserving to my self any part or so much of the said pieces of land Timber and Building during my natural life as I shall think proper to Make use of xxIn Witness whereof I hereunto Set my hand and Seal this 22 day of July and in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Seven
Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of
Wm. McRee JrxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJohn Smith {Seal}
John Blocker

Bladen November Term 1777 xxxxThis deed was acknowledged in open Court and ordered to be registeredxxxxJohn White CC

I do certify the above to be a true Copy from the registers Office in Bladen County
D Lewis regr.

Bond, John McPherson, Alexander McPherson & Mark Cole, Cumberland County, 3 November 1777

Know all men by these presents that we John McPherson, Alexander McPherson and Mark Cole are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Richd Caswell governor of the State of No Carolina in the sum of Sixty pounds Currency, to which payment well and truely to be made we do bind ourselves our heirs, Exrs & firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 3d day of November one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven —
The Conditions of the above obligations which that if the above John McPherson Shall & will make his personal appearance at the next Sefsion to be held for the County of Cumberland on the fourth tuesday in January next and stay till discharged then the above obligation to be void and of none that otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed Signd & delivered
in presence of

John McPherson {seal} ————his Alexander a McPherson {seal} ———–mark Mark Cole {seal}

[When the signature of John McPherson above is compared to his signature on the estate paper of his father Alexander dated 1801, it is undoubtedly that of John McPherson, Jr., brother of Colin McPherson, both sons of Alexander McPherson of Beaver Creek and grandsons of Old John McPherson of the Argyll Colony. This bond is dated 1777 when John was 17 or 18 years old. In the years following 1777, when John was several years older, his brother Colin witnessed documents for and with his brother John, posted bond for John's bastard child in 1790 as well as his post as county magistrate later that decade. Colin also witnessed John's marriage to Sallie Black in 1812. But, in 1777, Colin was only 14 years old and not of legal age, and unable to put up securities or post bond of any kind. The signature of Alexander of Jura, only 23 years old at this time, is shown with his characteristic "a"-shaped mark. Mark Cole, a local Tory in the Revolution, signed his name to the bond as well (though not shown). Why were Alex McPherson of Jura and Mark Cole—and not John's father Alexander of Beaver Creek—putting up security for John in this bond? The reason for this bond has not been discovered.]

Bond for Departure from the State of North Carolina, Daniel McPherson et. al, 5 November 1777, Bladen County, NC

State of North Carolina
Bladen County}

Know all men by these presents that we Daniel Mcfhassion, Hugh Brown and Malcolm McFatter all of Sd. county are held and firmly bound unto Richd Caswell Esq. Governor and his Successors in the sum of Five Hundred pounds proclamation money for the true payment whereof we do bind our Selves our Heirs, Executors Administrators and Assigns Jointly and Severally firmly by these presents Seald with our Seals and Dated this 5th Day of November 1777 & in the Second Year of our Independence.

The Conditon of the above obligation is Such that if the above bounden Daniel Mcphersion do Depart this State in Sixty Days from the Date hereof agreeable to an Act of assembly made and provided for People Refusing to take the Oath of Allegiance to this State -- That then the above Obligation to be Void and of None Effect otherwise to Remain in full force and Virtue.

Signed Sealed and Delivered xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Daniel McPherson {Seal}
in presence of us in Open Court xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxixxxxxxxxxxx Hugh Brown{Seal}
David Lindsay Whitexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Malcolm McFatter{Seal}
John White Senr.

Alexander McPherson to Malcolm McPherson, Sr., 5 March 1778, Cumberland County

This Indenture made the fifth day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight between Alexr McPherson Junr. of Cumberland County & province of No Carolina of the one part and Malcom McPherson of the County & province aforesaid of the other part; Witnefseth that for & in consideration of the sum of Twenty eight pounds proclamation money to him the said Alexr McPherson paid in hand at & before the sealing & delivery of these presents the receipt & payment whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold alliened enfeoff'd convey'd & confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell enfeoff convey & confirm unto the sd Malcom McPherson his heirs afsigns forever a certain tract of land situate lying & being in Cumberland County in the province aforesaid in the east side of Beaver Creek containing one hundred acres. Begining at two Black Jacks by a cabbin & runs N. 127 poles to a stake thence Wt 127 poles to a stake thence S. 127 poles to a stake thence to the beginning with the appurtenances lying & being as aforesaid with their & every of their rights membrances & appurtenances... [much legalese]... In Witness whereof the sd Alexander McPherson has hereunto set his hand & seal the day & year first above written.

xxxxxxxxxhis
Alexander X McPherson
xxxxxxxxmark

Sign'd Seal'd & deliveredxxxxxxxxxxxxSt. No Carolina
in presence ofxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCumberland County Jan Term 1784xx
Robt McPherson [probably the Robert McPherson of Anson County, NC]
John McPherson
Neill Buie x

The above prov'd by the oath of Neill Buie & ordered to be recorded. W. Rand Clk.

Petition, Patrick Travers Against Col. Hector McNeill and others, Tories, 1782, Bladen County

[This deed was found with many Bladen County tax lists, long thought lost, in the Southern Historical Collection in the 1980's. This deed and others are published in his Bladen County North Carolina Tax Lists 1775 through 1789, Volume II, by Heritage Books. The book is still available.]

The Claim of Patk. Travers against Hector McNeill & others
Petition to the Court
£369.8.2
1782

To the Worshipful The County Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions for Bladen County,
The Petition of Patrick Travers Sheweth, That in the month of March 1781 Hector McNeill, James Bartly, Benjamin Wood, Danl. Patterson, Charles Mulloy, Anguish Mulloy [Malloy], Solomon Glass, Danl. Mcferson with several others, whose names are yet unknown, did with force of Arms enter the house of Thomas Gadby in Cumberland County and did take & carry away fifty seven thousand five hundred pounds Continental currency, forty two thousand State dollars, twenty five thousand pounds in Loan office certificates, sundry clothing & Papers with a certain large bay horse the property of your Petitioner.

Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that the Same may be enquired of pursuant to the act of assembly in such case made & provided and your Petitioner shall pray &C.

xxxxxxxxxPatrick Travers

Daniel Patterson to John McKay, 21 August 1782, Cumberland County

[The following deed illustrates the connection and close proximity between Old John McPherson and the family of his son-in-law John Patterson, and the Munroe and McGill families of Cumberland County into which three of his children married. Owing to the wording of this deed Daniel Patterson probably sold this property once he came of legal age. Daniel was born about 1753-60.]

This Indenture made the 21st Augt 1782 between Daniel Patterson of the State of No Carolina of County of Cumberland planter of the one part, and John McKay of the State and County aforesd planter of the other part, Whereas the sd Danl Patterson the oldest son and heir at law of John Patterson decd, became lawfully seized and posefsed of and in a certain tracts or parcells of lands containing 400 acres on four different surveys, first 226 acres it being the one half of 452 acres of land patented by John Rufsell, on the S.W. side of the N.W. River about three or four miles above the mouth of Crofs Creek, secondly 74 acres patented by Soloman Hughs, begining at a water oak at the river being the upper corner of John Rufsells land, thence N. 85 W. 198 poles to a stake in Saml Swanns lower line, thence by sd Swann's lower line N. 50 E. 168 poles to black oak on the river bank, thence down the various courses of the river to the first station, thirdly 50 acres patented by the sd John Patterson deceased on the W. side of Cape Fear river begining at a pine in Danl McGills back line, thence N. 215 W. 89 poles to a pine, thence S. 215 W. 89 poles to a pine, thence S. 45 E. 89 poles to a pine, thence N. 435 E. to the begining, fourthly 50 acres patented by the aforesd John Patterson on the long branch of Crofs Creek, begining at a pine on the hill side near the top thereof E. side of sd branch, deemed near McPherson's line, and running thence N. 22 chins & 37 links, thence W. 22 chains & 37 links, thence S. 22 chains & 37 links, then direct to the begining. Now this Indenture witnefseth, that the sd Danl Patterson for and in consideration... [much legalese for the benefit of John McKay].

xxxxxxxxx
X Danl. Patterson {seal}
xxxxxxxx

Sign'd Seal'd & deliveredxxxxxxxxxxxxState of No Carolina
in presence ofxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCumberland County }April Term 1784xx
Patrick Munroe
xxxxxxxx x his
Alexander V McDugal
xxxxxxx x mark

The above deed acknowledged by Daniel Patterson and admitted to record. W. Rand Clk.

Philemon Hodges, Sheriff of Cumberland County, to Patrick Travers, 2 October 1782, Cumberland County

[This deed shows the Daniel Patterson, the Tory who with Daniel McPherson and others raided a Whig official's residence and stole thousands of pounds, was indeed held and firmly bound by the new American government which confiscated all his property and sold it to the petitioner, Patrick Travers. This is the third writ of fieri facias against Daniel Patterson; the first deed, dated 14 September 1782, confiscated his 300 acre tract on the north side of Raft Swamp where his wife was currently living, and the second writ confiscated more of his Cape Fear River land on the road from Campbelton to Sprouls Ferry, selling it also to Patrick Travers.]

This Indenture made the second day of October anno domini one thousand seven hundred and eighty two, Between Philemon Hodges Sheriff of Cumberland county and State of North Carolina of the one part and Patt Travers, of the State and county aforesaid of the other part, Whereas a writ of fieri facias issued out of Bladen Court and directed to the said Sheriff commanding him to cause to be made of the estate of Daneal Patterson and Others four hundred & seventy Eight Pounds whereof the said Daneal Paterson is convicted as appears of record and whereas the said Daneal Paterson was thereby seized and pofsefsed of a certain tract or parcel of land in Cumberland County aforesaid situated on the South side of the North west branch of Cape Fear river between Robert Cochran on the upper side and Widdow McPharson [Whose McPherson widow is this?] on the lower side containing two hundred acres more or lefs and whereas the said Sheriff in pursuance of the said writ of fieri facias did seize and take into his hands and pofsefsion the said lands with the appurtenances thereto belonging... [much legalese for the benefit of Patrick Traver].

P Hodges {seal}
xxxxxxxx
Signed Sealed & deliveredxxxxxxxxxx North Carolina
in presence ofxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Fayette County }xx
James Thackston
Edwd Winslow

James Campbell to John Smith, 24 April 1783, Cumberland County

[Note: John Owen was granted land on Cape Fear River June 4, 1740, the date the Argyll Colonist received their grants. Was John Owen part of the colony?]

This Indenture made the 24th Day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty three Between Capt James Campbell of the County of Cumberland and the State of North Carolina of the one part & John Smith planter of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Whereas John Owen late of said County Deceased became seased and pofsefsed by a patent bearing date the 4th Day of June 1740 all that tract or parcel of land Containing Two hundred acres situate lying and being on the So West of the N.W. branch of Cape Fear River Beginning at a Hickory in the upper corner of John Smith’s land whereon he now lives and from only the upper Corner of James Innis land Runing No 55 W 200 poles to a pine then No 55 E 179 poles to a pine then So 55 E 166 poles to a white oak then along the river to the first Station and Whereas on the Decease of the sd John Owen his eldest son and heir at law [Thomas Owen] became seized and pofsefsed of said premises did by a Deed duly executed bearing date the 28th Day of April 1756 Convey and Confirm unto Dunken Brown the above mentioned Two hundred acres and the said Dunken Brown conveyed the above Two hundred acres to the Revd Mr. James Campbell by a deed of conveyance bearing date 9th day of June 1759 as by the same more fully appear and whereas the sd James Campbell Eldest son and heir at law of the sd Revd Mr James Campbell for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and seven Pounds lawful money of the State aforesaid to him in hand paid by the said John Smith the Receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath Bargained Sould Granted and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the Said John Smith his heirs and afsigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing Seventy five acres… [much legalese]… In Witnefs whereof the said james Campbell hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written –
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx James Campbell {Seal}
John McLain
Archd Smith
Cumberland County April Court 1783 Then was the execution of this deed in open court in due form of law proved by the oath of Archibald Smith and admitted to record
Test Wrand CC

Jefse Newbary to John McFerson, 9 May 1783, Cumberland County

[This is John McPherson who died in 1823, husband of Mary McPherson of Cumberland County, parents of John Q. McPherson of Anson County and Daniel McPherson of Blounts Creek in Cumberland County. John Q. McPherson married Mary Slaughter.]

No. Carolina
Bladen County}
To all to whom these Presents shall Come I Jefse Newbary of State and County above planter send Greeting — Know Ye that I the said Jefse Newbary in Consideration of the sum of sixty one pounds Ten Shillings specie of the aforesaid state to me in hand paid or secured to be paid at or before the unsealing and Delivery of these presents by John McFerson of Cumberland County in the aforesaid State the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and my self to be therewith fully Satisfied Content & paid & of every part and Parcel therof & hereby do fully freely & absolutely aquit exonerate & forever discharge the John McFerson his heirs and afsigns by these presents have Given Granted Bargained alliened enfoefed Convey & Confirm unto the said John McFerson his heirs or afsigns & do by these presents Give grant bargain Sell Alien enfeof Convey Confirm afsign and Set over unto the aforesaid John McFerson his heirs Excr Admrs or Afsigns a tract or parcel of Land in Cumberland County & State aforesaid Lying in Blounts [Creek] SW of the No W River Begining at a hickory William Rusels begining Corner being a Third Corner in Ann Nefsfields patent and Runs thence No75 E 80 Chs to or near [William] Jordans line then Near or with it No15 W40 Chs then So75 W80 Chs then with the patent line direct to the begining Containing three hundred & twenty acres by estimation be the same more of lefs it being the __ or lower half of a tract of land patentted by Ann Nefsfield for 640 acres which Pattent bears Date 5th of April 1767 & is recorded in the Secrataries office in book No 13 Now the aforesaid Land or Moety or 320 acres was conveyed by the aforesaid Ann Nefsfield and her present husband Robt Cochran [to?] John Newbary Deceased by deed bearing date the 11 day of September 1771 and recorded January Court 1775 and registered in the registers office in Cumberland County in book F folio 300 the aforesaid John Newbary dying without any will or devise of his lands or estate the aforewsaid 320 acres naturally descending to me do hereby convey the same to him the said John McFerson his heirs & afsigns Forever to have and to hold the aforesaid land and premises all its priviledges & appertenances To him the said John McFerson his heirs & afsigns forever to the only proper use benefit & behoof of him the said John McFerson his heirs & afsigns forever and that free and Cleare of all Incumbrances Whatsoever except the publick rents duties which shall accrue or become due thereon to be paid by the said John McFerson his heirs Excr Admrs or Afsigns forever and further I the said Jefse Newbary the said tract or parcel of land of 320 acres with its priviledges and appertenances unto the said John McFerson his heirs & afsigns shall and will by these presents forever warrant and Defend against me my heirs Excr Admrs or Afsigns and against all and every person and persons whatsoever I further oblige my self my heirs Excr Admrs at any time or times at the Instants regarding Costs and Charges in the law of him the said John McFerson his heirs or afsigns To sign seal and deliver any such other deed or deeds for the better Conveyence of the premises aforesaid to Him the said John McFerson his heirs or afsigns as by the said John McFerson his heirs or afsigns or by his or there councel learned in the law shall or may be Reasonably devised advised or required_IN Witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of May in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and eighty three and in the seventh Year of our American Independence —
Jefse Newbary his x mark {seal}
Signed Sealed and Delivered
In the presents of us}

John Newbary

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Alexander X McFerson
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No. Carolina Cumberland County July Court 1783 Then was the Execution of this Deed in open Court in due Form of Law proved by the Oath of Alexander McFerson and admited to record Test W. Rand

Duncan Campbell to grandson John Campbell , 8 Sept 1783, Bladen County

[I believe this Duncan Campbell is a son of Archibald Campbell who came over with the Argyll Colony.]

Duncan Campbell
to John Campbell } Know all Men by These presents that I Duncan Campbell of Bladen County and State of North Carolina, in consideration of the Natural love and affection which I have and bear unto my grandson John Campbell causes me to grant unto the said John Campbell one hundred and fifty acres of Land in Cumberland County lying on the North side of Cape fear River joyning Thomas Rutherfords land on the upper side and Turkle McNeill on the lower side to have and to hold and enjoy all the said land unto the said John Campbell his executrs adminrs or afsigns to the only proper use of the said John Campbell his Executors, administrators forever, and I the said Duncan Campbell the said land and premises to the said John Campbell his Executors adminrs and afsigns against me the said Duncan Campbell my exectrs adminrs and afsigns and all every other person or persons whatsoever shall and Will Warrant forever defend by these presents of all and singular which said land and premises I the said Duncan Campbell have put the said John Campbell in full pofsefsion of the said land firmly by these presents sealed with my seal and dated this 8th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty three.
signed Seal'd & deliver'd
in presence of us ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccchis
John McPherson ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccDuncan 0 Campbell
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Neill Smith

Cumberld County July Term 1789 then was this deed proved by Neill Smith and admitted to Record. John Ingram CC

Duncan McNeill to Archibald McNeill, 20 May 1784, Cumberland County

This Indenture made this twentyeth day of May One thousand Seven Hundred and eighty four, Between Duncan McNeill of Cumberland County & State aforesaid of the one part & Archibald McNeill of the County & State aforesaid of the other part Witnefseth that the sd Duncan McNeill for and consideration of the sum of one Hundred pounds Specie to me in hand paid by the sd Archd McNeill the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and thereof doth fully, freely and absolutely exonerate acquit and forever discharge the said Archibald McNeill his heirs executors and administrators and afsigns and every of them by these presents, Hath given Granted Bargained & sold Allened enfeoffed Conveyed & Confirmed by these presents doth give grant Bargain sell alien enfeoffed conveyed and confirmed unto the said Archd McNeill, three hundred and twenty acres of land being the upper part of six Hundred and forty acres of land whereon I now live lying and being in the said County of Cumberland Being an agreement between me and my Brother Hector McNeill dec’d [“Bluff Hector” McNeill] at the time where he made me a deed for sd land, Provided neverthelefs that the said lands after the death of the sd Archibald McNeill do return to the Heirs of Duncan McNeill, on the No east side of No west of Cape fear With all and singular way woods waters watercourses, right liberties… [much legalese]… Witnefs whereof the sd Duncan McNeill hath there unto put his hand and seal the day and year first above written
Signed sealed and delivered
In the presence of usxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxDunMNeill
Alex: Gregory
Alex McAlester
State of North Carolina
Fayette County} Oct Term 1784 The within proved by Alex McAlester and admitted to record John Ingram CC

"Bluff John" McNeill to John McNeill, Jr., 7 September 1784, Cumberland County

["Little Neill" McNeill was with the Argyll Colony.]

This Indenture made this seventh day of September one thousand seven hundred & eighty four, between John McNeill (bluff) of the County of Fayette formerly Cumberland and State of North Carolina of the one part & John McNeill Junr of the other part Witnefseth, Whereas the said John McNeill became lawfully pofsesed of a certain piece or parcel of land by the last will and Testament of Neill McNeill (Little) Deceas'd lying and being on the Lower side of Tranthams creek beginning at a Marked pine on the head of a swamp near the Lower corner of the back line of a tract of land laid out for Archd McNeill thence No45 W127 poles to a pine then No45 E148poles to a pine thence So45 East 100 poles to a pine in the back iine sd McNeill, thence by the sd Archd McNeills line So35 W148 poles to the first Station granted by patent to the said Neill McNeill Dec'd November 15 1753 reference being had to the secretarys office will appear... [much legalese] ... In Witnefs whereof the said John McNeill hereunto sets his hand & seal this day and year first above written
Signed Sealed & del'd
in presence of cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccJohn McNeill {Seal}
DunMNeill
Malcolm McNeill

North Carolina Cumberland County Janu'y Term 1786 Then was this deed proved by Malcolm McNeill and admitted to Record. WRand CC

Neil McCraney to Alexander McFarson, Junr., 1 January 1785, Cumberland County

This Indenture made the first day of January 1785 between Alexander McFarson [sic] Junr of the State of North Carolina and Cumberland County of the one part and Neil McCrany of the same County and State of the other part Witnefseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Thirty pounds Lawfull money of the above Mentioned state in hand paid by the above said Alexander McFarson Junr unto the aforesaid Neil McCrany the receipt for said sum of thirty ... unto the aforesaid Alexander McFarson Junr to him and his Heirs and afsigns forever a certain Tract or piece of land situated near Beaver Creek the water of little Rockfish Begining at a hickory running East 22 chains thirty six links to a black jack thence South forty four Chains Seventy five links to a stake thence West 72 chain thirty six links to a pine thence ___ tract to the first place of begining Containing one Hundred acres granted by letter pattent unto the above mentioned Neil McCrany and dated in October 1780 as on record will more fully appear... [much legalese] ..the 9th year of American Independence 1785.

Neil McCrany {seal}

Sealed and delivered
in presence of us
William McPherson [sic]
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Archd X Black
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North Carolina
Cumberland County } January Term 1785– Then was this deed acknowd by N McCraney & adm'd to Record. W Rand CC

James McNeill to Archibald McNeill, 27 March 1785, Cumberland County

Know all persons whome it may concern that, I James McNeill of the County of Bladen [This is James McNeill of Rockfish Creek.] and State aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of thirty pounds current mony of said State to me in hand paid by Archibald McNeill of Cumberland County and State aforesaid the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and my self to be therewith fully satisfyed and contented, have bargained, Sold and delivered and by these presents according to the due form of Law, do bargain, sell and deliver, unto the said Arch'd McNeill, one hundred acres of land, lying and being in the County of Cumberland, on both sides of Lower Little River. Beginning at a gum on the river bank, thence So4 Ws100 poles to a pine thence So86 E126 1/2 Poles to a pine sapling by a small savannah, thence No4 E126 1/2 pole to a pine, the No186 W127 1/2 pole to a pine then to the Beginning, to have and to hold the said bargained premifses unto the said Archd McNeill, his heirs exers admr and afsigns forever, and I the said James McNeill for myself my heirs exer adms and afsyns against all persons whatsoever shall and will Warrant and forever defend by these presents. In Witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, this 27 day of March ano Domini 1785.

Seal'd Seal'd & del'd xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJames McNeill
in presence of us
Issac Alexander
John McNeill

North Carolina
Cumberland County } April Term 1785 Then was this deed prov'd by Issac Alexander& admittedd to Record.
WRand CCourt

Duncan Ochiltree to Lewis McPherson & William Campbell, 14 July 1785, Cumberland County

This Indenture made this fourteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and eighty five, between Duncan Ochiltree and his wife of the one part, and Lewis McPherson & William Campbell of the other part Witnefseth that the said duncan Ochiltree and his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds ten shillings and seven pence North Carolina Currency to him in hand paid by William Campbell and Lewis McPherson of Wilmington in Newhanover County and state aforesaid Merchants the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. Have bargained sold and conveyed and by these presents do bargain sell and convey unto the said William Campbell and Lewis McPherson all that lott of land lying in Fayetteville bounding on the North side of the main street fronting one hundred and five feet, and running back four hundred and Twenty feet to the Road on or near the bank of the creek within Ten yards of the Cold Spring – fronting to the Westward on a fifty foot street. Together with all houses out houses erections edifices buildings and improvements there, and [much legalese]....

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Sealed and delivered in presence of
Ja Burges

North Carolina
Cumberland County }October Term 1785 – Then was this deed acknowd by James Burges and ordered to record. W Rand CC

Hugh Brown to Daniel Patterson, 23 September 1785, Cumberland County

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County
This Indenture made the twenty third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty five between Hugh Brown planter of Bladen County Witnefseth that the said Hugh Brown for and in consideration of the sum of twenty three pounds specie to him in hand paid by the said Danl Patterson the Rec't whereof he the said Hugh Brown doth hereby acknowledge, Hath granted bargained sold & confirmed and by the presents doth grant bargain sell alien and confirm unto the said Daniel Patterson his heirs and afsigns all and singular the piece or parcel of Land Containing fifty acres situate lying and being in the County of Cumberland on the east of Drowning Creek Beginning at a black oak by a spring HeadWs [headwaters] of Buffaloe Creek near an old Beaver Dam, & runs thence No75 W22 chain & 37 links to a stake among four pines pointers thence So15 Wt22 chain 37 l links to a stake by a small pine, among two pines & a white oak, then So75 E22 chain & 37 links, then direct to the place of Beging as further doth appear by a patent granted the 14th of Novr 1771 Containing fifty acres Together with all priviledges woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said land belonging or in any wise appertaining… [much legalese]… In Witnefs whereof I the aforesaid Hugh Brown hath hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date first above written, and in the Tenth year of our Independence.

Signed Seal’d & deliver’d
In presence of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Hugh Brown {Seal}
John Graham
Daniel Graham

North Carolina Cumberland County July Term 1786
Then was this deed proved by Daniel Graham & admitted to Record WRand CC

John Cumbo to Ronald McPharison, Junr., 11 January 1786, Bladen County

From "Abstracts of Early Deeds of Bladen County", Vol. II, page 35:

"p - 340. 11 Jan 1786. John Cumbo to Ronald McPharison [Randal McPherson]. £18, 100 acres on E side of Great Marsh below Jones's Ford. Wit: Henry Messer, Neill McMillan. Feb Term 1787. John White Clk."

James Dyer to Alexander McPherson, 7 July 1786, Cumberland County

This Indenture made the seventh day of July in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and Eighty six between Alexander McPherson Junr of the state of North Carolina and Cumberland county of the one part and James Dyer of the same County and State of the other Part Witnefseth that for and in consideration of the sum of ten pounds lawful money of the above mentioned State in hand paid by the above said Alexander McPherson Junr unto the aforesaid James Dyer the receipt of said sum of Ten Pounds the above said James Dyer doth hereby acknowledge and therfore doth release acquit & discharge the said Alexander McPherson Junr his heirs Executors and administrators of he the said James Dyer hath given granted Bargained Sold aliened and confirmed and by the presents doth grant bargain sell alien and confirm acording to the due form of law Make over unto the aforesaid Alexander McPherson Junr to him and his heirs and afsigns forever a certain tract or piece of land situate near Buckhead [Creek] Joining the lands of Alexander McPherson containing Two hundred acres and being in the county of Cumberland aforesaid Beginning at a large red oak running East crofsing Buckhead [Creek] forty four Chains seventy six links to a stake on the hill side thence North forty four Chains seventy five links to a hicory* thence west forty four chain seventy five links to a pine thence direct to the place of Beginning Granted by Letters pattent unto the abovementioned James Dyer and dated the sixth day of November One Thousand Seven hundred and eighty four as on record will more fully appear. To Have and to Hold One hundred acres of the aforesaid Two hundred acres of Land hereby conveyed and singulare other the above mentioned one hundred acrees of land being one half of the above two hundred acres by letters pattent Granted to the above said James Dyer bearing date as aforesaid and hereby bargained and sold and every part and parcel thereof with theirs and every of their appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the above said Alexander McPherson Junr his heirs...[much legalese]....

* along the side of the deed in a one-inch margin is a description of another tract:
The upper part begining at a pine on the west side of Buckhead runing south Twenty-two chains thirty links to a stake between hornton's thence east forty four chains & twenty five links to a pine thence north twenty two chains thirty six links to a stake between horntons thence direct to the place of Begining.

[Note that the grantee is "Alexander McPherson Junr" and that the land is "Joining the land of Alexander McPherson" near Buckhead Creek. Does this mean the land borders his own land, or is it adjacent to the lands of another Alexander McPherson? Alexander McPherson, Sr., Old John's son, lived at the headwaters of Blunt's Creek which is very close to Buckhead Creek. The remainder of the deed is part of two pages that are missing from the microfilm records, i.e., pages 80 and 81. I intend to check the original record books to see if the pages were omitted from the microfilm process.]

Lewis Munro to Alexander Curry, 21 March 1787, Bladen County

From "Abstracts of Early Deeds of Bladen County", Vol. II, page 60:

"p - 571. 21 March 1787. Lewis Munro to Alexander Curry. £60, specie money, 200 acres on W Side of the Great Swamp. Wit: Thomas White, Lewis Glass, Aug Term 1789. John White Clk."

Entry plat for James McNeill, 21 May 1788, Robeson County

[The entry is for James McNeill of Rockfish Creek. This entry was granted by State of North Carolina, 26 November 1789.]

Surveyed for James McNeill Senr Fifty acres of land in Robeson County on the south side of Rockfish Creek beginning at a stake by a pine and scrub oak his upper corner on the side of a marsh a little above Holtons Branch & runs south seventy two degrees east along his line twenty six chains to a pine Thence south 18 Wt five chains Thence south 87 W 38 chain; Thence No.18 E.30 chain to the creek; Thence down the meander [of the creek] thereof to his old line; Thence S.18 W.[degrees missing] along that line to the Beginning – 21 May 1788 _
No. 218
Entered Feby 28 1788 JRhodes C Suvy

Grant No. 33
State of North Carolina to John McFartion, 12 July 1788, Robeson County

State of North Carolina. No.33
To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know ye That we for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by John McFartion have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John McFartion a tract of land containing fifty acres lying and being in our County of Robeson East of the Raft Swamp above his own home plantation and between two cypress ponds and two of his other surveys. Beginning at a white oak on the North East side of a pond and runs North sixty degrees East thirty one chains and sixty three links thence South thirty East fifteen chain and Eighty two links thence South sixty west thirty one chain and sixty three links thence a direct line to the beginning. Granted at Fairfield the twelfth day of July in the thirteenth year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight.

Sam Johnston.
by His Excellys Comd
J. Glasgow
Secretary.

Grant No. 1392
State of North Carolina to John McFartion, 18 May 1789

State of North Carolina. No. 1392
To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know ye That we for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by John McFartion have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John McFartion a tract of land containing two hundred acres lying and being in our County of Bladen [should read “Robeson”] south west of the great marsh on the North side of the Cypress pond said McFartion lives on. Beginning at a red oak in Johnstons upper line on the pond running south seventy five west sixty seven chains to a stake thence North fifteen west thirty two chain to a stake thence North seventy five East fifty eight chain and forty five links to said Johnstons line, thence with that line direct to the beginning. Granted at Edenton the eighteen day of May in the 13th year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord one throusand seven hundred and eighty nine. Entered June 3rd 1784.

Sam Johnston.
W. Williams D. Sec.

Grant No. 1511
State of North Carolina to John McFartion, 18 May 1789

State of North Carolina. No. 1511
To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know ye That we for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by John McFartion have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John McFartion a tract of land containing one hundred and fifty acres lying and being in our County of Bladen [this should read 'Robeson' not Bladen] on the North East side of the Raft Swamp. Beginning at a large white oak near a large open pond running North seventy two west to and beyond the Juniper Branch forty chain to a stake thence south eighteen west forty chain to a stake thence south seventy two East to and beyond said Branch forty chains to a stake thcnce north eighteen East forty chain to the beginning. Granted at Edenton the eighteenth day of May in the 13th year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine. Entered June 3rd 1784.

Sam Johnston.
W. Williams Sec.

John McPherson Deed of Gift to John McPherson, Grandson, July 4, 1789

This Indenture made the fourth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine between John McPherson of the County of Robeson State of North Carolina Planter of the one part and his Grandson John McPherson in the County and State aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the love and affection I bear to my Grandson John McPherson in the County and State aforesaid, so give grant, and convey and confirm by these presents his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract of land Containing Two hundred acres situate lying and being in Cumberland County in the State aforesaid in the West side of the No West River Cape Fear _ Beginning at a white oak at John McDuffie’s Corner, thence North 15 W 179 poles to a pine, thence So 75 W 179 poles to a pine then So 15 E 179 pole to a pine, thence No 75 E 179 pole to the Beginning with the appertenances which lying and being and aforesaid with their and every of their rights.... in witness hereof I the said John McPherson has hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

John McPherson
his

mark

Signed Sealed and Delivered
in presence of
Alex Gunn x
Collin McPherson

[At this time in Fayetteville the decision to make Fayetteville the state’s capital was underway in that city. Perhaps Old John was feeling generous to have land in the state’s capital to give to his McPherson grandsons. My question is: Why do all three deeds to his Cumberland County grandsons describe his grandsons as being "of Robeson County"?]

John McPherson Deed of Gift to John McPherson, Grandson, July 2, 1789

This Indenture made the second day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine between John McPherson of the County of Robeson State of North Carolina Planter of the one part and his Grandson John McPherson in the County and State aforsaid of the other part, Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the love and affection I bear to my Grandson John McPherson in the County and State aforesaid, so give grant, and convey and confirm by these presents his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract of land Containing eighty acres situate lying and being in Cumberland County in the State aforesaid in the North West side of the No Wt River [early name for the northern branch of the Cape Fear River]_ Beginning at a hickory on the river bank thence No 80 Wt 40 chains to a stake, thence No 10 Et 201/2 chain to a pine, thence So 80 Et 40 chains to a stake on the River, thence down the river to the first Station bearing [date] November 17, 1738* with the appertenances situate lying and being as aforesaid with their and every of their rights members and appertanances whatsoever... [deed in very bad condition, barely readable but mostly legalese].... in witness hereof I the said John McPherson has hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

John McPherson
his

mark

Signed Sealed and Delivered
in presence of
Alex Gunn x
Collin McPherson

[Who bought this piece of land in 1738? Is this a mistake in the clerk's transcription? John McPherson indeed owned a piece of property that lies today in Harnett County, but could he have bought it prior to his arrival in the Carolina province? This needs to be researched. Also, at this time in Fayetteville the decision to make Fayetteville the state’s capital was underway in that city. Perhaps Old John was feeling generous to have land in the state’s capital to give to his McPherson grandsons.]

John McPherson
his

mark

Signed Sealed and Delivered
in presence of
Alex Gunn x
Collin McPherson

[At this time in Fayetteville the decision to make Fayetteville the state’s capital was underway in that city. Perhaps Old John was feeling generous to have land in the state’s capital to give to his McPherson grandsons.]

John McPherson Deed of Gift to Duncan McPherson, Grandson, July 2, 1789

This Indenture made the second day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine between John McPherson of the County of Robeson State of North Carolina Planter of the one part and his Duncan McPherson his grandson in the County and State aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the love and affection I bear to my Grandson Duncan McPherson in the County and State aforesaid, do give grant, and convey and confirm by these presents his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract of land situate lying and being in Cumberland County in the State aforesaid one hundred acres on the main branch of Cross Creek joining Abraham Odam’s now said McPherson’s Land beginning at a pine on the south side of said branch [remainder of deed unreadable]...

John McPherson Deed of Gift to Colin McPherson, Grandson, July 2, 1789

This Indenture made the second day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine between John McPherson of the County of Robeson State of North Carolina planter of the one part and his grandson Collin McPherson in the County and State aforsaid of the other part, Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the love and affection I bear to my grandson Collin McPherson do give grant, and convey and confirm by these presents his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract of land situate lying and being in Cumberland County in the State aforesaid 100 acres on the South branch of Crofs Ccreek where Abraham Odum lately lived, Beginning at a red oak runing South 50 Wt one hundred & twenty poles to a black oak, thence So 40 Et one hundred & forty poles to a pine, thence No 50 Et one hundred & twenty poles to a red oak, thence up the various courses of the creek to the Beginning... [much legalese] ...in witness hereof I the said John McPherson has hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

John McPherson
his

mark

Signed Sealed and Delivered
in presence of
Alex Gunn x
Alex McPherson [father of Colin McPherson]

John McPherson Deed of Gift to Mary Munroe, Grand Daughter, 6 July 1789

Know all men by these presents that John McPherson of Robeson County State of No Carolina planter for and in consideration of the love and affection I bear to my grand daughter Mary Munroe do give grant convey and confirm a certain negro named Bettey about ten years old which negro I the said John McPherson my heirs executors and administrators shall warrant and forever defend the said negro to the said Mary Munroe her heirs and assigns against all lawfull claims of demands whatsoever to which I set my hand and seal the 6th day of July 1789.

John McPherson
his

mark

Signed Sealed and Delivered
in presence of
Alex Gunn x
Collin McPherson

Robeson County April Term 1790 this deed was duly proved in open court by the oath of Colin McPherson and ordered to be registered.
J. Barnes C.C.

Grant, North Carolina to John Campbell, 26 November 1789

State of North Carolina. No. 1350.
To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know Ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by John Campbell have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Campbell a tract of land containing Seventy acres lying and being in our County of Bladen East of Drowning Creek on the south east side of the White Oak Swamp Beginning at a pursimmon tree on the run of said swamp in Mrs Campbells back line and runs North fifty two degrees East twenty three chains thirty four links to a stake thence south thirty eight east thirty chains thence south fifty two west twenty three chains thirty four links to said Mrs Campbells line thence with it direct to the Beginning.
26th day of November in the 14th year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine.
Sam Johnston

by His Excelly's Comd
J. Glasgow Secretary

Turquil McNeill to Marrin Ferguson, 5 December 1789, Robeson County

State of Robeson County
North Carolina } Know all men by these presents that Turquil McNeill of the County and State aforesaid hath Bargained and sold and by these presents do Bargain Sell and Deliver unto Marrin Ferguson my daughter the wife of James Ferguson of the County and state aforesaid one negro wench named Gudy for the consideration of fifty pounds North [Carolina?] Currency and I the said Turquil McNeill do and shall forever warrant the said negro wench to the aforesaid Marrin Ferguson and James Ferguson to their seed from any person or persons having any right claim or title to the aforesaid negro wench given under my hand and seal this day the fifth of December anno, 1789 –

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Test
Duncan McBride
Duncan McNeill ["Long Duncan" McNeill] } October Term 1807 This Bill of sale was proved in open Court by the oath of Duncan McNeill and ordered to be registered
R Haills DC

Turquil McNeill to Margaret McNeill, 5 December 1789, Robeson County

State of North Carolina Robeson County
Know all men by these presents that I Turquil McNeill of the said State and County hath Bargained sold and delivered, and by these presents doth Bargain Sell and Deliver unto my daughter Margaret McNeill wife to Hector McNeill of Cumberland County and said state, a certain negro winch named Chaney [Chaney with two other slaves is listed in Hector McNeill Senior's will dated 5 November 1834 as a bequest to his daughters Mary, Sarah and Jennet] for the consideration of fifty pounds North [Carolina] Currency and I the said Turquil McNeill do and shall warrent and defend the said negro wench to the said Margaret McNeill to her and her seed forever, from any persons having any claim right or title, gift or dowry to the said negro winch, given under my hand and seal this day the fifth of December 1789 –

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Test
Duncan McBride
Duncan McNeill
Archibald Baker} Cumberland County January Term 1792} Then was his deed proved by Archibald Baker and recorded.
John Ingram CC

Grant No. 425
State of North Carolina to John McPherson, 20 September 1791

State of North Carolina. No. 425
To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting: Know ye That we for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds for every hundred acres hereby granted paid into our Treasury by John McFartion have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Daniel McFartion* a tract of land containing thirty acres lying and being in our County of Robeson on the East side of the Raft Swamp Beginning at a pine in the lower line of his 160 acres and thence south Seventy two degrees East fifteen chains then North Eighteen East twenty chains then North Seventy two west fifteen chains to his line then along that line direct to the Beginning. Dated at Newbern the 20 Day of December in the XVI year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.

by His Excellys Comd Alex Martin
J. Glasgow Secretary May 23rd 1793

*Old John McPherson died in January 1791. It appears Daniel McPherson became the grantee for land entered and paid for by his elderly father, Old John McPherson who may have been near death at the time it was patented and surveyed, and died before the deed was recorded with the county.

Grant to Daniel Patterson, Junr., granted 20 September 1791, Cumberland County

Alexander Martin, Gov'r to Daniel Patterson
State of North Carolina No. 826

To all to whom these present shall come greeting. Know ye that we for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted paid unto our treasury by Daniel Patterson, Junr, have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said Danl Patterson a tract of land containing fifty acres lying and being in our County of Cumberland on both sides of Buffalo Creek at Archd Grahams upper Bridge Beging at a pine then South 31 chains to a pine thence __ chains and 13 links toa stake thence No __ chains to a stake thence __ to the Beging ... [much legalese].. at New Bern 20th of September in the 16th year of our Independence in the year of our Lord 1791 -
By his Exec'llys Comm'd
J Glasgow Secretary } Alexr Martin

Surveyor's Plat for Peter Dallas, 14 April 1792

This plat represents fifty acres of land in Robeson County west side of Raft Samp. Beginning at a pine about fifty yards west of the Juniper Branch and runs south 55 degrees west 15 chains and 82 links to a stake among three pines at the upper end of the white pond. Then south thirty five East thirty one chains and 63 links. Then north fifty five East fifteen chains and eighty two links. then back to the beginning. Surveyed for Peter Dallas the 14th day of April 1792..

Entered 21st Feb 1792xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxAngus Gilchrist, Surveyor

[This plat has been in my family for generations. It is known that the Peter Dallas family lived in the Blackfork near the family of Dugald and Mary McKay, very near Old John McPherson's family. Peter Dallas was in Robeson County as early as 1790. It is believed he immigrated from Scotland shortly before that. His wife's name is lost. Peter was the father of Nancy Dallas McPherson and father-in-law of Alexander McPherson, son of Daniel and Marian McNeill McPherson. There is a Hugh Dallas family in the 1850 census, and Hugh was nearly the same age as Peter. They may have been brothers.]

Surveyor's Warrant for Archibald Brown, 17 January 1793

State of NoCarolina
To the surveyer of the County aforesaid
Robeson County
You are hereby Required to survey lay out and measure or Cause to be surveyed Laid out and measured for Arch'd Brown sixty Seven acres of land in said County agreable to his Entry a copy of which is here unto annexed and such survey to be made do You Return to the (?) office according to Law for which this shall be your Warrent Given under my hand the this Twenty second day of April Anno Domini 1793 Neil Brown Esq 22'd Jan 1793
Arch'd Brown Between the Mill Swamp and the Scolding Branch [Scolding Branch was an early name for Richland Swamp]
67 Acres

Laid down by a scale
of 20 Chains to an inch

Surveyed for Archibald Brown sixty seven acres of land in Robeson County on both sides Jobe's Branch Beginning at a Pine near MacNeills line. About 40 yards North of Butlers pond & about 300 yards below the ford of said branch & then due West fourteen chains & twenty four links to a pine. Then North thirty three West thirteen chains to a stake in Neill MacLain's line. Then North thirty five East along his line six chains to a Pine Beg'g. Then North fifty five West with his other line twenty five chains. Then North sixty eight East twenty one chains & fifty links to the corner of Neill Browns Survey. Then South thirty East along that line twenty two chains & thirty seven links to a stake by three small pines the other corner. Then with the other line North sixty East six chains. Thence a direct line to the Beg.g
Febu'y The 19th 1793
Entered
22 Janu'y 1793 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxA.Gilchrist Surveyer

No. 1070
County: Robeson
Name: Brown, Archibald
Acres: 67
Grant No. 1005
Issued 17th Dec. 1794
Warrant No: Entry No: 1172
Entered: 22 Jan. 1793
Book No: 84 Page No: 356
Location: On both sides of Jobes Branch
cover page: Duncan Brown CC Daniel Brown

John Campbell vs John McDonald, 17 January 1793

This Indenture made this seventeenth day of January In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety three between Joseph Wood Esqr high sheriff of the County of Robeson and State of North Carolina on the one part and John Campbell of the County of Robeson and state aforesaid on the other part Whereas by virtue of an Execution ifsuing from the County Court of Robeson against John McDonald for the sum of twenty pounds & Cost which said sum was recovered by Catherine Campbell as on record may appear [Is this Catherine Campbell John's mother or his wife who was also named Catherine? Just how Catherine "recovered" the £20 is unknown, but for a woman to do so indicates there may have been a close relationship between her and said John McDonald. So, was John's wife a McDonald?]. And Whereas the said Execution was Directed to the said Joseph Wood Esqr high sheriff as aforesaid Commanding him that of the goods Chattels lands and tenements of the said John McDonald he should Cause to be made of the aforesaid sum of twenty pounds & Cost aforesaid to satiffy the said Execution with the Cost thereon and the said Joseph Wood sheriff as aforesaid in pursuance and by virtue of his office and the aforesaid Execution did seize and take into his hands and Custody (no goods or Chattels to be found) a Certain piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Robeson bounded as follows: West of Big Rockfish joining the county line in three diferent surveys the first forty acres patented by Angus Molloy and the other three surveys Contigious thereto forty of which was Pattented by Jacob Rhodes and fifty acres Patent by the said John McDonald. In all one hundred and thirty acres and the said Joseph Wood sheriff as aforesaid after due advertisement according to law did cause the said piece or parcel of land with all the appurtenances therunto belonging to be put up at publick sale to the highest bidder on the 1st day of October in the year of our lord 1793 at which time and place the aforesaid John Campbell became the last and highest bidder at the sum of six pounds nine shillings for the said lands with the appurtenances thereunto belonging... [much legalese].

in presence of ———————————————Jo. Wood {seal}
Wm. Regan
A. Gilchrist

Robeson County April Term 1794 this Deed was acknowledged in open County and ordered to be Registered. J. Barnes, C.C.

[Eventually Grant No. 1711]
Land Entry Plat for Lewis/William Munroe, Surveyed January 17, 1793

[Document 1]
State of No Carolina Robeson County } To the surveyor of the County aforesaid —

You are hereby Required to Survey Lay out and Admeasure lands to be surveyed laid out and admeasured for Lewis Munroe Twenty acres of Land in said County agreeable to his Entry a copy of which is hereunto annexed and said survey to be made & you return to the secretarys office according to law for which this shall be your warrant given under my hand this Twenty Second day of April Anno Domini 1793 —
Neil Brown E.T.

22d Jany 1793
Lewis Munroe ———} North side of the Great Marsh Joining Absolum Leagets line
[page torn ] acres

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[Document 2]
Survey'd for William Munroe twenty acres of land in Robeson County; on the West side of the Gum Branch Beginning at a Poplar in the edge of the branch just by Neill MacEacherns lower line; nearly opposite his improvement, & runs South Sixty five West fourteen chains, then South thirty two East fifteen chains; then north sixty five East fourteen chains; thence a direct line to the Beginning.
Januy the 17th 1795.

Entry No. 1151 —————————Angus Gilchrist
22 Jany 1793

[On the front of the survey plat, its title reads:]

No. 1152
Wm
Lewis Munroe [Lewis's name is stricken and "Wm" is written above it.]
20 acres
Jan 22 1793
Returned & paid for
J. Craven

Janet Paterson to Neill McNeill, 29 September 1797, Robeson County, NC[

The following deed hints at the fate of one of "Shoemaker John" McNeill's daughters, namely Janet. Janet and Catherine McNeill, sisters of Marian McNeill McPherson, are mentioned in the 1790 will of their mother, Mary McNeill, Shoemaker John's widow, but to date nothing is known of the girls' fate. Owing to the location of the land transacted and the persons named in this deed, the Janet Paterson below may be the Janet McNeill who was the daughter of "Shoemaker John", having married a Paterson in the years after her mother's will of 1790. As of now, this is pure speculation. The land granted to William Locklear and its subsequent ownership by this Janet Paterson should be traced to determine which Paterson this Janet married.]

Sold and confirmed by me Janet Paterson of Robeson County and State of North Carolina to Neill McNeill of said County of Robeson one hundred acres of land for the sum of twenty five pounds on both sides of the Juniper branch Begining at a small pine on a little branch on Jacob Alfords line about forty yards from his corner and runs south thirty one chains and sixty three links to a stake by two pines, then East thirty one chains and sixty three links to a stake then north thirty one chains and sixty three links to a stake then west to the Begining said Land granted to William Locklear by patent ________ and I the said Janet Paterson according to the true intent and meaning of the best form of Deeds of conveyance that are or ever shall be in law do hereby warrant and defend forever the said Land my Heirs and afsigns to the said Neill McNeill his heirs and Afsigns, clear of the lawfull claims of any persons whatsoever. In Witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this September the twenty ninth the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven.
Signed Sealed & Delivered
in presence of us
Alexr Watson TestxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJanet Paterson X her mark {seal}
Roderick McGill

Robeson County April Term 1800 This Deed was proved in open court by the oath of Alexander Watson and ordered to be Registered. J Barnes C.C.

[This deed to the Trustees of Beaverdam Church reveals what church some of the descendants of Turquill McNeill and James McNeill of Rockfish attended, and further indicates the location of their lands.]

Reverend Colin Lindsey (or Lindsay) to Trustees of Beaverdam Church, 20 January 1796, Robeson County, NC

This Indenture made the twentieth day of January in the year one thousand Seven hundred and Ninety Six Between the Reverd Colin Lindsey of the County and State aforesaid and John McNeill and Duncan McNeill Lauchlan McNeill Normand Stewart John McEachern and Alexander McLeoud planters in Robeson County and also in Cumberland county Trustees of the Church on the Beaverdam in said County of Robeson Witnefseth the said Collin Lindsey for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Shillings Specie money to him in hand paid by the aforesaid Trustees above mentioned at and before the sealing and signing of these presents, the Receipt and payment whereof is hereby acknowledged he the said Colin Lindsey for himself and his heirs doth hereby bargain Sell alien Enfeoff and Confirm unto them the said John McNeill, Duncan McNeill, Lauchlin McNeill, Normand Stewart John McEacharn Alexr McLeoud Trustees of the aforesaid Church of the Beaverdam their heirs Executors and Afsigns forever a certain piece or parcel of Land in the said County of Robeson and State aforesaid Situated lying and being as follows South of the Beaverdam Creek Beginning at a stake four yards below the mill, formerly belonging to James Ferguson Senr on the bank of said Creek in the side of the publick road leading from McLauchlans bridge to Fayetteville, runing North five Degrees West Eleven Chains to a stake then West fourteen Chains to a Stake, then south Six chains to a stake, then direct a line to the Beginning containing Ten acres of land, it being part of a Survey granted to James Ferguson Senr by his majesty's letter patent bearing date 1771, the 18th day of November containing One hundred acres, Beginning at a black oak on a hill, near the West side of the Beaverdam branch of the raft swamp about three hundred yards above the Molatto road and runs thence South fifty West thirty One chains and sixty three links then North forty West thirty one chain and sixty three links then North fifty East thirty one chains and sixty three links then direct a line to the Beginning containing one hundred acres as aforesaid which said piece or parcel of land with all ways, woods, waters and every other appurtenance thereunto belonging or appertaining the said Colin Lindsey for himself his heirs Executors administrators hath hereby sold set over conveyed relinquished confirmed in open market to the said John McNeill Duncan McNeill Lauchlin McNeill Normand Stewart John McEachern and Alexander McLeoud Trustees of the aforesaid Beaverdam Church, their heirs Executors and Afsigns forever for the use of the church, the said Trustees appointed by the congregation for holding the seal and the priviledge for the said church and he the said Colin Lindsey for himself [much legalese]....
In presence of
Duncan McBride
John FergusonxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxColin Lindsay {seal}
Thomas Daugherty

Robeson County July Term 1800} This Deed was proved in open court by the oath of Duncan McBride and ordered to be Registered. J Barnes C.C.

[Certain parts of this deed are very hard to read. However, it may identify the parents of Elizabeth Murray Baker McPherson.]

James and wife Catherine Murray to Donald McIntyre, 10 Oct 1796, Cumberland County, NC

This Indenture made this 10th day of October in the year of our Lord 1796 between James Murray of the County of Cumberland and state of North Carolina of the one part & Donald McIntyre of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnefseth that the said James Murray for a consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds currency to him in hand paid by the said Donald McIntyre the receipt whereof the said James Murray hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained sold and confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain alien and confirm unto the said Donald MacIntyre his heirs afsigns forever all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Cumberland and state aforesaid SW of Beaver Creek Begining at a black ___ ___ of the head of a small branch about a mile ___ the Waggon road and runs thence So65 Wt31 chains ___ to a stake ___ 2 pointers on the stake Et of _______ creek then So25 Et21 chains & 63 links to a stake among 2 pointers pine & black oak then 21 chains 63 links to a stake then No25 Wt to the Beginning except 1/2 acre agreed on by both parties Containing also 100 acres of land Joining the former Beginning at a Red Oak the corner of the former then __ ___ No65 Et21 chains & 63 links to a small pine then 21 chains & 63 links to a statke between pointers ___ Beaver Creek & a branch then So65 Wt 21 chains to a poine then to the first station, also 50 acres joining the former tracts and Neill Bakers line and then No65 Wt55 chains 56 links to a Stake and pointers then So25 Et 9 chains to a stake then __ ____ Begining the whole premises containing 200 acres as appear by there different patents & also wood ways [much legalese]....
Sealed and delivered in presents of
Daniel McIntyrexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJames Murray {seal}
Adam Ringstaff his X markxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCatherin X Murray her mark {seal}
Neill Munroe

Cumberland County } Proved by the oath of Neill Munroe and ordered to be admitted [to record]...

[The following deed from J. McL. Williamson's abstracts of Robeson County deeds indicates that Randal Currie had no surviving male siblings in 1798. Some have suggested that, beside his sister Flora Currie, Randal had other male and female siblings. There is no proof of this.]

Randal Currie to Randal McPherson, 6 June 1798, Robeson County, NC

£20, 50 A. on W side of Raft Swamp, land granted to Archibald Currie (now deceased) by patent #1100 dated 19 ___ 1787 and Descended to said Randal Currie Lawful & Sole heir of said Archibald Currie, Dec'd.
Witnesses: Angus Gilchrist & ____ll Rae.

Daniel McPherson & Colin McPherson to John MacPherson Jr., 20 May 1799, Cumberland Co., NC

This Indenture made the 20th day of May in the year of our Lord 1799 between Daniel & Colin MacPherson of the County of Cumberland & State of North Carolina of the one part & John MacPherson Junr of the other part Witnefseth that the said Daniel & Colin MacPherson for & in consideration of the sum of one hundred & twenty two pounds & 8 to him in hand paid by the said John the receipt whereof the said Daniel & Colin doth hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained sold aleined & confirmed by these presents doth give grant bargain and sell alein & confirm unto the said John MacPherson his heirs & afsigns forever all that tracts of land lying and being in the County of Cumberland & state aforesaid on the Et side or prong of Carvers Creek Begining at a white oak in the fork of said prong said to be near or upon the bank of Carver Creek _____ land & runs No 70 W 70 chains & 72 links to a Stake near turkey oak then So 20 W 70 Chains & 72 links to a Stake by a pine then So 70 E 70 Chains & 72 links to a Stake by a pine then No W to the Begining & also another tract of land on the So side of Carvers Creek adjoining the above mentioned land the whole containing 520 acres on which there was a SawMill and Grist Mill — & also the woods ways water courses & all & every appertenances thereunto belonging... [much legalese].. whereof the said Daniel & Colin MacPherson hath hereunto set their hands and affexed their seals the day & year above written
Sealed and delivered in presence ofxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxDaniel MacPherson {seal}
D RayxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxColin MacPherson {seal}
thos Armstrong

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County January Term 1800 Then was the Execution of this deed proved by Daniel Ray & ordered to record
R Mumford Clerk

Angus Malloy to Edward Shaw, 28 September 1799, Cumberland Co., NC

This Indenture made 28th day of September in the year of our Lord 1799 between Edward Shaw Planter of the County of Cumberland and State of North Carolina of the one part and Angus Malloy Planter of the State of South Carolina of the other part & County of Chesterfield in South Carolina - Witnefseth that the said Angus Malloy for and in consideration of the sum of fourteen pounds currency as lawful money of said State to me in hand paid by the said Edward Shaw …[much legalese]… a certain piece or parcel of land in the County Cumberland 104 acres joining Daniel Patterson’s cowpen lines & Murdock Shaw line both sides of the Bettes Road near the Spring branch Beginning at a stake amongst 3 pines pointers above Pattersons Spring branch So22 chains & 35 links to Pattersons corner thence W12 chains to a black Jack then So30 Et15 thence to a stake then So85 Et18 chains to a corner thence N30 chains to a corner then Et17 chains to a pine then No30 chains to a corner then to the first station. …[much legalese.]… the said Angus Malloy hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day & year above written –
Signed Sealed & delivered
In presence of
Charles Malloy
John Shaw
State of North Carolina Cumberland County } January Term 1---
Then was the execution of this deed proven by John Shaw ordered to recorded
Robinson Mumford CC

John Stewart to John MacPherson Jr., 24 December 1799, Cumberland Co., NC

This Indenture made the 24th day of December in the year of our Lord 1799 between John Stewart of the County of Robinson [Robeson] in the State of North Carolina of the one part & John MacPherson of the County of Cumberland & State of North Carolina of the other part Witnefseth that the said John Stewart for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty four Spanish Milled Dollars to him in hand paid by the said John MacPherson the receipt whereof the said John Stewart doth hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained and sold aliened & confirmed by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien & confirm unto the said John MacPherson his heirs afsigns forever all that part of land situate lying & being in the County of Cumberland & state aforesaid (Viz) 100 acres one the North side of Rockfish Creek Begining at a large pine just above the mouth of Long branch & runing E 29 chains & 96 links to a pine on the bank of the Creek then No 33 chains & 58 links then W 29 chains & 96 links then So 33 chains & 58 links to the Begining surveyed for John Stewart June 24th 1778 & also all the woods ways waters and watercourses and all....[much legalese]...
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJohn Stewart{seal}
John MacDougald
John MacPherson [here we have a second John McPherson!]

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County Jany Term 1800 Then was the Execution of this deed proved by John McPherson & admitted to record
R Mumford Clerk CC

Grant 2252; North Carolina to Malcom MacPherson, 18 December 1800, Robeson Co., NC

Benjamin Williams to Malcolm MacPherson
State of North Carolina No. 2252 – To all to whom these presents shall come Greetings Know ye that for and in consideration of the sum of thirty Shillings for every hundred acres hereby granted unto our Treasury by Malcom MacPherson have given & granted __ these presents do give & grant unto the said Malcom MacPherson a tract of land Containing fifty acres lying and being in the County of Cumberland Begining at a Stake on the bank of Beaver Creek near Duncan MacPhersons land ___ NE 21 chains then No 14 __ 26 Chains to McPhersons old land __ __ __ __ 22 Chains to Beaver Creek bank then as the meanders of said Creek down to the Begining Entered 28th day of Jany 1794 as by the __ hereunto ___ ___ doth appear together with all woods [much legalese]... Witnefs Benjamin Williams our Governor Supreme General & Command in __ at Raleigh the 18th day of Decb in the __ year of our Independence & in the year of our Lord 1800.
Will white

Benjamin Williams August 10th 180_ [either 1800 or 1801; hard to read]—————xx—--——

Quit Claim; Flora, Mary & Catherine MacPherson to Daniel McPherson, Robeson Co., NC, 18 May 1801
[It appears these three daughters are unmarried at the date of this deed: May 18, 1801]

State of North Carolina
Robeson County} Know all men by these presents that we Flora McPherson, Mary McPherson, Catharine McPherson and each of us have remised, released and Exonerate ourselves and forever quit claimed for us our heirs, Executors and Administrators and by these presents do remise, release, Exonerate and forever quit claim unto Daniel McPherson, our Father his heirs, Executors and administrators of all the estate and property of Neill McPherson our Brother Deceased, all and all manner of action and actions cause and causes of action Suits, Bills, Bonds, wills, writings, Obligations Debts, dues accounts Sum and Sums of Money Judgements Executions and Extent Whatsoever both at law and in Equity or otherwise however which we the said Flora McPherson, Mary McPherson, Catharine McPherson against the Estate of Said Neill McPherson we ever had, now have or which our heirs, Executors Administrators or afsigns can or Shall have or may have, claim Challenge or demand for or by reason means or any act matter cause or thing from the Begining of the world to the day of the date of these presents, In Witnefs whereof we set our hand and seal this the 18th day of May the year of our Lord 1801
Signed Sealed and Delivered——————————— Flora McPherson{seal}
in presence of——--———————————————–-—her
R. Currie [Randal Currie]———————xx—--—— Mary _X__McPherson
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——————————————————————Catherine McPherson {seal}

Robeson County October Term 1803 } This release was proved in open court by the oath of Randal Currie and Ordered to be registered. J Barnes C.C.

Colin MacPherson to Elders of McPhersons Meeting House Congregation, Cumberland County, August 10, 1802
[The deed below is badly imaged, its binding obscures much of the margin of the text, and the cryptic handwriting of the clerk, Robinson Mumford, does not help the decyphering. Each blank represents an entire word , though they are all small words.]

This Indenture made the 10th day of August in the year of our Lord 1802 Between Colen MacPherson of the County Cumberland in the State of North Carolina of the one part and [Daniel] MacRae, John MacKay Senr James Torry Colen MacRae [Malcom] MacKay Neill Black Thomas Gilmore & Neill Buie Senr Elders chosen for the congregation at the Meeting House by the name of MacPherson Meeting House in ___ party aforesaid of the other part Witnefseth that said Colen MacPherson for & in consideration of the use and benefit of the Presbyterian Congregation and others religiously inclined to support the Gospels [at the?] Meeting House aforesaid and for & in consideration of the sum of five Shillings to him in hand paid by the said Elders above mentioned for & on accoun__ ____ aforesaid Congregation at & before the sealing ___ by these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold confirmed and convey unto the said Joun MacKay Senr James Torry ___ MacRae Malcom MacKay Neill Black Daniel MacRae Thomas Gilmore and Neill Buie and their succefsors in office ___ ___ for the Congregation aforesaid a certain tract and parcel of land in the County of Cumberland aforesaid on ___ side of the Head of Blounts Creek including their ____ the New Church of Meeting House called and known by the name of MacPhersons Meeting House which p__ ___ ___ of land Begins at a white oak on the side of said [Blounts] Creek situate below a spring & runs So 54 Wt 40 poles to Stake ___ ___ Et 20 poles to a Stake then N 84 Et 40 poles to a Stake on the ____ ___ of Blounts Creek aforesaid then ___ runs to the Beginning ___ Containing four acres of land it being a part of a [tract] of 105 acres of land whereon said MacPherson lives & ___ of one other tract of land purchased of James Hogg ___ to hold the said tract or parcel of land containing four ___ the said John MacKay James Torry Colen MacRae Malcom [MacKay] Neill Black Daniel MacRae Thos Gilmore & Neill Buie ___ only proper use & behoof of the said Elders and [Christian?] congregation that do and shall contribute at __ Meeting House forever and the said Colen MacPherson himself his exectors...[much legalese] ...hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date above written.

Signed Sealed & Delivered xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Colin MacPherson {seal}
of us
[witnesses unreadable]

State of North Carolina } Nov Term 1802
Cumberland County
Thus was the Execution of this deed acknowledged... [the rest is unreadable]
[Robinson Mumford C]

William Munroe and Marion Munroe of Robeson County to Andrew Broadfoot of Cumberland County, NC, November 15, 1803
[The deed below refers to Lewis Munroe, Junior, who obtained a grant with Uriah Lambert in 1802 in Cumberland County adjacent to Robert Raifords' property.]

This Indenture made the fifteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and three Between William Munroe Marion Munroe of the county of Robeson and state of North Carolina of the one part and Andrew Broadfoot of the town of Fayetteville of the other part Witnefseth that the said William Munroe and Marion Munroe for and in consideration of the sum of fifty Dollars to them in hand paid by the said Andrew Broadfoot the receipt whereof is here by acknowledged hath given granted sold bargained alliened conveyed and confirmed and by these presents do sell bargain allien convey and confirm to him the said Andrew Broadfoot his heirs and afsigns for ever a certain piece or parcel of land in the County of Cumberland and state aforesaid on the north side of Ellisons spring branch joining Ellison's line Beginning at a pine supposed to be Rafords line [likely the same Robert Raiford who witnessed Lewis Munroe's sale of 640 acres on Little Cross Creek in 1770], then south thirty one chains sixty two links then East thirty one chains and Sixty two then east thirty one chains and sixty two links then north thirty one chains and sixty two links then to the beginning containing one hundred acres but only selling and warranting forty acres of the same – together with all woods ways waters and water courses and all and every the appurtenance therewith belonging or in any wise appertaining reversion and reversions remainder and remainders right title property claim or demand whatsoever of Lewis Munroe [referring to Lewis Munroe, Junior, brother of William and Marion Munroe, all children of Lewis Munroe Sr. who died in 1795 in Robeson County] to the lands & premises hereby granted to have and to hold to him the said Andrew Broadfoot his heirs and afsigns forever and the said William Munrow and Marion Munroe heirs of said Lewis Munroe do hereby warrant and forever defend forty acres of the above described land being all that the above grant will hold to him the said Andrew Broadfoot his heirs and afsigns forever in witnefs wherof the said William Munroe and Marion Munroe heirs of Lewis Munroe hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date above written –

Signed Sealed in presentsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx William Munroe{seal}
Dunc. McIntyrexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx her
William McLennan Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx MarionxXxMunroe{seal}
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[There is no record entry date or oath of witness on the deed.]

Grant to William Kellen assignee of William McPherson, 11 December 1802
[The deed below is badly imaged, its binding obscures much of the margin of the text, and the cryptic handwriting of the clerk does not help the decyphering. Each blank represents an entire word , though they are all small words.]

State of North Carolina No. 2418
To all whom these present shall come Know ye that for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds for every one hundred acres hereby granted & by these presents do give and grant unto the __ William Kellen afsignee of said MacPherson a tract of land containing Two Hundred acres lying and being in the county of Cumberland on Black Mingo adjoining Matthew ___'s line. Begining at a gum at the Mouth of a Stoney ___ then N__ __ 11 chains & 50 links to a Stake & two oaks in Jonathan McPherson's line then as said line N 37 W 21 ___ to his corner then N 45__ __16 chains to a Stake in ____'s line in Stoney run Swamp as said line S 35 __ __ chains to his corner as his other line N 55 33 chains to a stake by corner as another line N 53 15 chains to a Stake & pointers then N 50 30 chains __ Stake in his own linethen S 35 __ 34 chains then to the Begining Patented 15 January 1785 ––– [the rest is unreadable but is all legalese]

[Remainder unreadable. Jonathan McPherson is believed to have been the son of Jonathan McPherson of Craven County who was living there in 1738. The son Jonathan may have had a wife named Rebecca.]

Quit Claim, Colin & Nancy Campbell McPherson to Malcolm Campbell, 21 December 1803, Cumberland County

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County
This indenture made the Twenty first day of December in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and Three Between Colin MacPherson of the County of Cumberland and the State of North Carolina of the one part and Malcom Campbell of Mariaum [Marion?] district in the State of South Carolina of the other part- Witnefseth that the said Colin MacPherson for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred pounds Currency to him in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged & himself herewith to be fully ___ & contented and paid hath by these presents given granted and bargained and sold afsigns conveyed confirmed and forever set over to the said Malcom Campbell his heirs exrs admrs & afsigns several ___ & parcels of land Situate lying and being in the County aforesaid [on bo?]th sides of Great Rockfish Creek Begining at a Cyprefs in the uper edge of [said?] Creek swamps about 200 yards above the Mouth of Nicholson's Creek & __ thence North 25 Wt 22 chains & 37 links to a stake by a pine thence So 65 __ chains & 37 links to a Stake among Three pines on the edge of sd swamp thence So 25 Et 22 chains & 37 links then No 65 Et to the Beginning surveyed for Daniel Campbell the 7th day of Jany 1768 Containing ___ acres Another tract on both sides of the lightwood branch the ____ of Great Rockfish Beginning at a pine running No 15 chains 82 links to a pine then Wt 21 Chains 63 links Crofsing said branch to a Stake ___ pointers thence So 15 chains 82 links to a stake thence direct to the begining the first____ of Begining Surveyed for Daniel Campbell the 20th of Septr 1786 Containing fifty acres also ___ Tract Between Great Rockfish & Nicholsons Creek Begining __ pine in the edge of a mush [marsh?] on the No edge of Big Rockfish __ So 85 Et 31 chains & 62 links then No 5 Et 15 chains & 81 links then _5 Wt 21 Chains & 62 links then to the Begining Surveyed __ Danl Campbell 30th day of June 1802 Containing fifty acres like ___ another Tract Joining the above tract Begining __ pine the corner of a fifty acre Survey in a Marsh on the __th side of Big Rockfish of land Patented by Danl Campbell thence No 5 Et 24 chains to a pine on the Top of a ___ below Stewarts thence Wt 20 chains to a Stake & pines near Campbells line thence So 40 Chains & 50 links to a Maple ___ Rockfish Swamp thence So 15 Wt 20 Chains Crofsing ___ Creek thence So 47 Et 51 Chains 60 links then No 62 Et 30 chains then No 17 Wt 28 Chains thence No 5 Et 3 Chains then ___ line to the Begining Containing 197 Acres as well __an by of John Dickson to the Colin MacPherson ___ Whole of the above pieces & parcels of land Containing _47 acres which said pieces and parcels of land the ___said Colin MacPherson doth Warrant and forever defend from the lawfull claim or claims of __ person or persons whatsoever himself his heirs admrs and afsigns unto the said Malcom Campbell his heirs exrs admrs & afsigns with all improvements ___ ___ waters watercourses with every part andparts of the only proper use and behoof of the sd Malcom Campbell his heirs excr admrs & afsigns In Witnefs whereof the aforesaid Colin MacPherson & Nancy McPherson his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
L. MacKay
Colin MacPherson {seal}
Nancy MacPherson {seal}

We the under Subscribers do convey unto Malcom Campbell all our right claim title interest or property that we have to the above mentioned lands sold by Colin MacPherson to Malcom Campbell & all the right We may have to the above mentioned lands __ as ___ us respects Danl Campbell or his heirs __ from or under him In Witnefs whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date above written ___
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
L. MacKay {seal}
Katherine [her X mark] MacKay
Test Colin MacPherson

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County October Term 1804 Then was the execution of this deed __ Colin MacPherson and Nancy MacPherson proved by Laughlin McKay and the Execution of above afsignment by L. MacKay and Katherine MacKay proved by Colin MacPherson
and ordered to be Registered. —Robinson Mumford

Daniel McNeill of Richmond County to Neill McNeill of Robeson County, NC, 31 December 1803

[From circumstantial evidence in this deed, I suspect these two men to have been brothers, sons of "Shoemaker John" McNeill and Mary Peterson McNeill, but I am still searching for hard proof. In the deed below, payment was made by a "Note of hand" and not hard currency, and between two men living in separate counties. This could indicate a close relationship since it is over a long distance. Did Daniel emigrate to Richmond County, NC? In addition, Mary Peterson McNeill's will of 1790 bequeaths the "lower part" of her lands to her son Daniel McNeill and the "upper part" to her son Neill; the deed below mentions an "upper survey" that perhaps belonged to Neill McNeill the purchaser in the deed. The deed below locates the 50-acre parcel in question on the east side of Long Swamp, very near to immigrant Neill McNeill's 1768 purchase of James Stuart's royal grant on Job's Branch, lands which became immigrant Neill McNeill's descendants' property and which they have owned into the 20th century. Another coincidence of note is the fact that one of the witnesses to this deed is a William McNeill, who was likely William "Little Billy" McNeill, who owned land on Long Swamp and Juniper Branch area, and was a son of "Sailor Hector" McNeill, "Shoemaker" John's brother.]

State of North Carolina
Robeson County

This Indenture made the thirty first of December one thousand eight hundred and three between Daniel McNeill of the State aforesaid and County of Richmond and Neill McNeill of the State and County above mentioned, Witnefseth that the said D McNeill for and in consideration of the sum of thirty eight Dollars to him by Note of hand paid by said N McNeill hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell and convey unto the said Neill McNeill his heirs executors and administrators a certain piece of land containing fifty acres lying and being in the County of Robeson situated on the East side of Long Swamp between Alfords two surveys beginning at a pine on the side of the Swamp about ten chains below the upper survey running South thirteen East 31 chs 63 links to a stake thence north seventy seven East 15 chs 82 links to a stake thence North thirteen West 31 chains 63 links to a stake, thence a direct line to the beginning, together with all wood waters and appurtenances unto the same belonging or in any wise appertaining the said Daniel McNeill and his heirs all and singular the premises hereby bargained and sold with the appurtenances unto the said Neill McNeill his heirs and assigns against him the said D McNeill his heirs and all and every person or persons whatsoever shall warrant and forever defend by these presents In testimony whereof the said Daniel McNeill hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written –

Signed and Sealed in presence of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxDaniel McNeill {seal}
G Sellers
W McNeill

Robeson County January Term 1809 This Deed was proved in open Court by the oath of Wm McNeill and ardered to be Registered. Rt Haills - DC

Agreement between Heirs of Alexander & Duncan McPherson dec'd; Division of their Estates, 1804, Cumberland County

Know all men by these presents that we John Colen Cathrine MacPherson and John Buie all of the County of Cumberland and State of North Carolina being the lawful Heirs of Alexander and Duncan MacPherson decd do hereby [divide?] the Estate of the said Alexander and Duncan MacPherson between the said John, Colen, Cathrine and John Buie by his wifes ___ Mary in the following manner (Viz) We agree that John MacPherson ___ hold and take for his Share a Negroe named Naroe of Duncan MacPhersons Estate and of Alexander MacPherson decd property Two negroes named Tom and Naroe and 320 acres of land being one half of a tract of 640 acres granted to James Robinson [Robeson] Beginning 40 chains from a post oak the Beginning corner of said Tract and running then as the ___ said survey So 15 Est 40 chains to the lower corner of said Tract ___ No 75 Est 80 chains then No 15 Est 40 chains then So 75 Et 80 chains to the ___ of Beginning to have and to hold to the said John MacPherson his afsigns forever _ and Colen MacPherson will take the following Share of ___ Estate (Viz) the Negroes Jack and Isaac also 320 acres of land being the other ___ of 640 acres granted to Ann Nefsfield Begining at a pine the Beginning corner ___ Tract said to be be William Jordan corner then So 75 Est 80 chains to a ___ then So 15 Et 40 chains then No 75 Et 80 chains then to the Begining also [100] hundred acres of land granted to Thomas Armstrong on Beaver Creek ___ acres of land on Beaver Creek granted to Duncan MacPherson decd [100] acres of land on a branch of Crofs Creek conveyed by John MacPherson to the said Duncan MacPherson by deed to have and to hold ___ said Colen MacPherson his heirs & afsigns forever _ and we the said ___ do hereby agree that John Buie by ___ of his Wifes claim as aforesaid ___ take the following part of his Share of said Estate (Viz) Two Negroes named ___ and James as his Share to have and to hold to him the said John Buie ___ afsigns forever _ Cathrine MacPherson agrees to take the following ___ of said Estate as her Share of the same (Viz) the following Negroes ___ Jude and Galen [?] Junr and the one half of a tract of land Containing ___ of land granted to James Robinson Beginning at a Black oak the Beginning corner of said Tract then So 15 Est 40 chains then No 75 Et 80 Chains No 15 Et 40 chains then to the Beginning containing 320 acres of land to have and to hold to her the said Cathrine MacPherson her heirs and afsigns forever _ and we the said John Colen Cathrine MacPherson and John Buie Heirs as aforesaid ___ covenant promise and agree to take the aforesaid respected Shares __ the Estate of the said Alexander and Duncan MacPhersons decd and do hereby ___ ourselves our heirs exrs admrs to comply to this our agreement and each and all of us to be satisfied and contented and agreed to our Shares of said Estate as before mentioned and do hereby ___ ___ and discharge ourselves from any further claim or claims to the ___ of the said Alexr & Duncan MacPherson’s decd But our respected ___ according to the Terms meaning and intent of our agreement In Witnefs Whereof we the said John Colen Cathrine MacPherson and John Buie the lawful heirs of the said Alexander & Duncan MacPherson’s decd hath hereunto set our ___ and affixed our several seals this 10th day of April in the year of our ___ 1804
Signed sealed and delivered

in presence of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJohn MacPherson { seal }
Peter McIntyre xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxColen MacPherson { seal }
D. McPherson [Daniel, son of Malcolm McPherson] xxxxxxxxxxxxJohn Buie { seal }
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxCathrine
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx her X mark
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxMacPherson

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County April Term 1804 Then was the Execution of this agreement proved by D. MacPherson and ordered to be recorded and registered Robinson Mumford Clk

Alexander & Elizabeth MacPherson to Archibald Baker, Cumberland County, April 20, 1804

April 20 1804 Received of Archd Baker five shillings in full for my Dower in the lands of John Baker decd and thereby convey to the said Archd all my Rights title claim & Interest in the dower aforesaid given under my hand and seal this day & year above written
Witnefs

xxxxxxxxxhis
Alexander a MacPharson {seal}
xxxxxxxxmark

xxxxxxxxxher
Elizabeth X MacPharson {seal}
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Neill Buie
Randal Campbell
John Rofs

State of North Carolina } March Term Cumberland County
Thus was the Execution of this Receipt proved by Neill Buie and Ordered to be recorded
Robinson Mumford C

Daniel Patterson to Heirs of John Patterson, Robeson County, NC, 31 March 1804

[I suspect this to be the Daniel Patterson who was the grandson of Old John McPherson of the Argyll Colony.]

State of North Carolina
Robeson County

Sold bargained, confirmed and conveyed in open market by me Daniel Paterson of the County and State aforesaid unto the Heirs of John Paterson of the said County & state for the consideration of twenty Pounds Specie, a tract or parcel of land containing fifty cares on the South side of Rockfish, Beginning at a lightwood tree among three marked persimmon trees in a pond and runs North eighty West twenty chains to a stake and three pines then North ten East twenty five chains to a stake & three pines thence South eighty East twenty chains then South ten West twenty five chains to the Beginning which may more fully appear by the patent wherein said land was granted to Daniel Paterson bearing date the 18th of May 1789. Which said piece or parcel of land, I the said Daniel Paterson do hereby for myself my heirs Executors administrators and afsigns, warrant and forever defend against my own or my Heirs claim and against the lawful claim of all or any person or persons whatsoever unto them the said Heirs of the said John Paterson, their heirs Executors administrators and afigns clear and free forever, In witnefs whereof I the said Daniel Paterson hath hereunto set my hand and seal this 31st day of March 1804–

A PatersonxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxDanielxx X xxPaterson his mark
Angus Paterson

Robeson County This deed was proved in open Court by the oath of Angus Paterson and ardered to be Registered. J McQueen CC

Daniel Patterson to John McLain et. al, Robeson County, NC, 30 December 1806

[I suspect this to be the Daniel Patterson who was the grandson of Old John McPherson of the Argyll Colony. Are these McLains the children of Effie McLain, Daniel Patterson's sister?]

State of North Carolina
Robeson County

Know all men by these presents that I Daniel Patterson have this day bargained sold and delivered unto John McLain Peter McLain Hugh McLain Charles McLain and Neil McLain the following property four cows and three two year olds and one half 25 head of hogs one ____ saddle and bridle 3 beds & furniture and the household furniture that formerly belonged to Daniel McLain for the sum of eighty dollars to me in hand paid the Receipt and payment of which I do acknowledge the above property I deliver to the above named McLains in witnefs whereof I have set my hand and seal this 30th day of December 1806 –

Test MPowersxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxDaniel Patterson {seal}
John X McLain, his mark

January Term 1807 This bill of sale was proved in open Court by the oath of Matthew Powers and ardered to be Registered. James McQueen

William & Donald McPherson to Malcolm McPherson, Jr.; Cumberland County, January 25, 1808

Be it known that we William McPherson of the County of Richmond and State of North Carolina and Donald McPherson of the County of Cumberland and State aforesaid doth acquit enfeoff and ___ to Malcolm McPherson of the County of Cumberland & State aforesaid his heirs and afsigns forever certain pieces or parcels of land part of it being the property of Malcolm McPherson (deceased) Beginning at a Gum and two Maple ___ on the East side of Beaver Creek & one Maple pointer on the West side of Alexander McPherson's line the corner of Nine hundred acres Patented for William, John, Donald, and Malcom McPherson then the various ___ survey to William McPherson's corner of Fifty acres on the East side of Beaver ___ then south twenty chains to William McPherson's line of one hundred then West said line to a Blackjack corner then South as said line fo__ a Pine then South thirteen East twelve chains & fifty links to a Stake ___ seventy seven West to the Bank of Beaver Creek to the beginning – also one hundred ___ joining said Survey beginning at a Hickory running South twenty chains ___ty seven links to a stake in pond then West forty four chains & seventy four ___ then North twenty two chains & thirty seven links then to the beginning ___ surveyed the fifth day of February seventeen hundred & eighty five, ___ by warrant and forever acquit enfeoff and give up from ourselves our ___ afsigns the above described lands and premises to Malcom McPherson ___ heirs and afsigns. _ In witnefs whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 25th day of January eighteen hundred and eight.

Test Malcom MacPherson Junr. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxDonald McPherson
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxzzzzzxxxxWm. McPherson
x xxxxxxxxher
xxxxxMary • MacPherson
xxxxxxxxxmark

State of North Carolina } June Term 1827
Cumberland County
Then was the Execution of this Deed proved by Mary McPherson & ordered to be Registered

Test Jno. Armstrong

Elizabeth McNeill to Stephen Gilmore, Junr, 13 April 1808, Cumberland Co., NC

This Indenture made this Thirteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight Between Elizabeth MacNeill of the County of Cumberland and State of North Carolina of the one part and Stephen Gilmore Junior of the County of Cumberland and State aforesaid of the other part Witnefseth that the said Elizabeth MacNeill for and in consideration of ten Shillings current money to her in hand paid by the said Stephen Gilmore at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Hath granted bargained sold aliened and confirmed and conveyed unto the said Stephen Gilmore Junior his heirs and afsigns forever the upper half of a tract of land situate lying and being in the County of Cumberland aforesaid on the North east side of the North West Branch of the Cape Fear River and containing two hundred and twenty two acres which tract or parcel of land was granted to Hector MacNeill by Patent bearing date the 4th day of June Anno Domini One thousand seven hundred and forty and descended to the aforesaid Elizabeth MacNeill as the only child and Heir at Law of the said Hector MacNeill the Patenter and is bounded and described as follows Beginning at a Hickory in the upper corner of Martin Holts land ___ by said Holt’s corner North 70 East 340 poles to a pine in the corner ___ of land surveyed for John Martinleer thence by the same North 75 West 345 poles to a Hickory on the River bank thence down the River to the first Station containing two hundred twenty two acres be the same more or less To have and to hold the upper half or Moiety of the above described land the the said Stephen Gilmore, Jr. … [much legalese] … In Witnefs whereof the said Elizabeth MacNeill hath set her hand and seal this day and date above written
Signed sealed and delivered
In presence of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxElizabeth MacNeill her X mark
Archd McFadgen
John McKellar
State of North Carolina Cumberland County Sept Term 18?? [illegible]
Then was the execution of this deed proved by the oath of John McKellar and ordered to be recorded R Mumford CC

William Munroe to Peter McGeachy, 20 February 1810, Robeson Co., NC

This Indenture made this twentieth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and ten Between William Munroe of the county of Robeson and State of North Carolina of the one part and Peter MacGeachy of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnefseth, that the said William Munroe for and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars to him in hand paid by the said Peter McGeachy the receipt and payment whereof is hereby acknowledged hath given granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Peter McGeachy twenty acres of land in the County aforesaid on the west side of the Gum branch Begining at a poplar in the edge of the branch Just by Neill McCachens [McEachern's] lower line nearly opposite his improvement & runs South Seventy five west fourteen chains then South thirty two East fifteen chains then North sixty five East fourteen chains thence a direct line to the Begining...[much legalese]...whereof the said William Munroe hath hereunto set his hand & seal the day and year first above written.

Signed Sealed and delivered.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxWilliam Munroe {seal }
in presence of
__ Bethune
John McLauren

November Term 1811– This deed was proved in open Court by the oath of John Bethune and ordered to be registered. R. Haills

John McPherson to Neill Black, 3 May 1810, Cumberland County

This Indenture made this 23rd of May in the year of our Lord on thousand eight hundred and ten between John McPherson of the County of Cumberland and State of North Carolina of the one part, and Neill Black of Cumberland County and State aforesaid of the other part, Witnefseth, that the aforesaid John McPherson for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds lawful money of said State to him in hand paid by the said Neill Black at the sealing and delivering hereof the receipt whereof acknowledged by the said John McPherson hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Neill Black his heirs and afsigns a tract of land containing two hundred acres lying and being in the County of Cumberland and State aforesaid, Beginning on the lower side of Rockfish at a pine by the lower edge of a small drain of Gum branch and runs thence St 20 Et 44 chains and 73 links to a stake near Sweet Gum and pine, then St 70 Wt 44 chains and 73 links to a stake among three scrub oaks, then No 20 Wt 44 chains and 73 links then direct to the beginning with all the rights and appurenances thereto belonging which said tract of land was granted unto Solomon Wilson by patent dated the eleventh day of March one thousand seven hundred and seventy five, and conveyed to John McPherson by a deed... [much legalese]... set my hand and seal the day above written.

Wit.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJohn MacPherson { seal }
A McKellarxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Colin McRae

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County} June Term 1816 – Then was the Execution of this deed proved by Archibald McKellar and ordered to be Recorded – from the Munites Robinson Mumford C.C.

Agreement between Colin McPherson and Others, 3 December 1810, Cumberland County

The agreement made this third day of Dec in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and ten between John McPherson Colin McPherson John Buie & John McRae all of Cumberland County & State of North Carolina Witnefseth that whereas there is a part of the Estate of Alexander McPherson Deceased still undivided among his heirs at Law which the said John & Colin McPherson John Buie in right of his wife Mary and the said John McRae in right of his wife Katharine being the only heirs of the said Alexander entitled to and as all the parties wish to make such a Division, that the part of each share forever hereafter be exempt from any claims or demands from the rest, they have agreed and do agree for themselves and their heirs to the following division of the said remaining undivided Estate to Wit, I the said John McPherson do agree to take a certain boy (by the name of Toby) for his share, & I Colin McPherson do agree to take young Befs for his share a negro girl and I John & Mary Buie do agree to take for our shares Old Negro Befs and child by the name of Cate and Old Golah, and I John McRae do agree to take for his share a Negro boy by the name of Sampson and a tract of Land granted to Alexander McPherson containing one hundred acres being in Cumberland County on the East side of little Rockfish and Bever Creek Beginning at a Black Oak on the hill side East of Buckhead Branch about five miles above the mouth, and running thence So 55 Et 31 chains 63 links to a stake among two pines and a scrub oak then No 35 Et 31 chains 63 links among the small oaks then No 55 Wt 31 chains 63 links then Direct to the beginning... [much legalese].
In present of
A.F. Bowellxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx John McPherson {seal}
xxxherxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxColin McPherson {seal}
Aln X Monroexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx John Buie {seal}
xxmarkxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mary Buie {seal}
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJohn McRae {seal}

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County} December Term 1810– Then was the Execution of this agreement proved by A.F. Bowell and ordered to be Recorded – from the Minutes Robinson Mumford C.C.

Know all men by these presents That whereas Archibald MacKay of St Salvadore Bahamas Cat. Island deceased by his last will and Testament in writing bearing date the eighteenth day of December one thousand eight hundred and four and by the said last will and Testament divide give and bequeath unto me Margaret MacKay of the State of North Carolina and the County of Cumberland within the United States of America Two Thirds of all his estate both real and personal in the Bahamas aforesaid And appointed one Lauchlin MacKay of the Mifsifsippi Territory within the United States aforesaid together with and John Marres of Stewarts Manor Great Exuma [?] Executors of his said will as in and by the same will appear Now Know ye that I Margaret MacKay have and by these presents Do make and appoint Lauchlin MacKay one of the aforesaid Executors My True and lawfull Attorney for me and in my stead and for my sole use and ____ to ask demand sue for and recover and take unto his pofsefsion all the said Estate devised and bequeathed to me as aforesaid and on receipt thereof a Release or other discharge to make and Execute for me and in my name as shall be deemed necefsary in the ___ for that purpose and also for me and in my name and to my use to lease sell or surmise the said real Estate and any part thereof for and in what manner he my said attorney shall think proper and chose to suit my interest either for terms of years for life or lives in fee simple and for me and in my name to Execute and deliver such Conveyances as shall be Nefcessary to the end and purpose aforesaid I the said Margaret MacKay Ratifying and Confirming whatsoever my said attorney do in about the premises aforesaid On Witnefs whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Eleventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven and Thirty first [year] of American Independence.
Sealed and delivered
Margaret [her X mark] MacKay
in the presense of
Peter McKellar

This Indenture made the twenty fourth day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & Eleven Between Flora MacNeill of the one part and Turquill MacNeill of the other part, both of the State of South Carolina & District of Marion - Witnefseth that the said Flora for and in consideration of a decent Maintenance in the family of Turquill McNeill her lifetime (according to the articles of agreement entered into by the aforesaid parties the 3rd day of April 1805) Hath by these presents given granted afsigned conveyed & forever set over unto the said Turquill his heirs and afsigns forever a certain tract of land situate lying and being in the county of Cumberland N Carolina on both sides of Buffaloe Creek Beginning in the Wt side of said Creek at a large pine in the county line near the creek marsh Running No 31 chs 63 links to a pine thence Et 31 chs 63 links to a stake thence So 31 chs 63 links Crofsing said creek to a stake thence direct to the place of Beginning Crofsing said creek Containing one hundred acres which said tract of land with all and singular its members priviledges appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging I the said Flora for myself my heirs and afsigns for ever to warrant and defend the aforesaid land & premises unto the said Turquill McNeill his heirs & afsigns forever against the lawful claim or claims of all and every person whatsoever In Witnefs Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day & year first above written.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFlora McNeill her X mark {seal}
Witness
A Graham
James P Graham

State of N.Carolina
Cumberland County} —June Term 1812
Then was the Execution of this deed proved by A Graham ordered to be Recorded
From the Minutes — Robinson Mumford

Signed and Sealed and DeliveredxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJohn McKay Sr. {seal}
in presence of us
John Black

State of N.Carolina
Cumberland County} —March Term 1812
Then was the Execution of this deed acknowledged and ordered to be Recorded
From the Minutes — Robinson Mumford

Sealed and DeliveredxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxAngus Gilchrist {seal}
in presence of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxEliza Gilchrist {seal}
Test. Archibald Patterson
John Keahey

North Carolina
Cumberland County} —March Term 1822
Then was the Execution of this deed proved by John Keahey and admitted to Record.— Test. John Armstrong Clk

Signed Sealed and Executed in presence of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Colin MacPherson {seal}
Malcom Buiexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Nancy MacPherson {seal}

This day came before me John MacMillan one of the Justices of the County

Signed Sealed and Acnowledged in presence of us

John Wilkinson{seal}
Duncan Wilkinson{seal}
Daniel Wilkinson{seal}

State of Mifsifsippi } Be it remembered that on the 23rd of October 1820 John Wilkinson, Duncan Wilkinson and Daniel Wilkinson, whose names are subscribed to the within deed personally appeared before the undersigned a Judge of the Supreme and Superior Court of this State and presiding Judge of the second Judicial District and severally acknowledged their signatures to be their hands and seals, and that they delivered the same as their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned. Given under my nand and seal the day and year above written.
Walter Leake

State of North Carolina Cumberland County} March Term 1821

[Following this deed in the Cumberland County records is another deed, dated 10 October 1820 from Archibald Wilkinson of Smith County, Tennessee, who was another son of Neill Wilkinson Senior deceased of Cumberland County. In the deed Archibald gave to his brother Neill and sister Mary Wilkinson all his interest in his father Neill Wilkinson Senior's estate. Other deeds indicate that Allen and Angus were also sons of Neill Wilkinson Senior.]

Witnessxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxEdw'd McEachin{seal}
John B. Johnson [Brother of Neill B. Johnson]xxxxxxxxxxxxMary McEachin {seal}
John Currie [Is this John B. Currie who married Isabella Brown Johnson?]

Robeson County February Term 1824
The due execution of the within deed was proved in Open Court by the oath of John B. Johnson and ordered to be registered
Richd C. Bunting Clk.

Flora McPherson Buie to Gilbert Gilchrist; 20 September 1825, Robeson County

This Indenture made the 20th of September AD 1825 Between Flora Buie of the County of Robeson and State of North Carolina of the One Part and Gilbert Gilchrist of the county and state aforesaid of the Other Part. Witnesseth that the said Flora Buie for and in consideration of the Sum of Seven Hundred Fifty dollars to her in hand paid by the said Gilbert at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hath Granted, Bargained and Sold, aligned and confirmed and by these presents doth Grant Bargain and Sell align and confirm unto the said Gilbert Gilchrist his heirs and assigns forever all her right, title, interest, claim and demand in and to a certain tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the county of Robeson, heretofore belonging to her grand father the late John McPherson, known as the “Old plantation” containing four hundred fifty acres be the same more or less which said body of 450 acres is composed of the several tracts following and in which the claim and interest of the said Flora is supposed to be one fourth part. (viz.)

One tract of One hundred acres Patented by Moses Bass A.D. 1758 in Robeson (then Cumberland) County on the Raft Swamp, between that Swamp and a large cypress pond, beginning at white oak near said Pond and runs North 65° west 127 poles to a stake, thence South 25° west 127 poles to a gum [gumtree] in the swamp, thence South 65° East 127 poles to a stake, thence direct to the beginning. _

Also another tract of Fifty acres east of the main prong of the Raft Swamp, beginning at a cypress tree in South side of a pond deemed near Moses Bass, beginning and runs South 65° East 22 chains & 73 links to a stake among three pines, thence South 25° west 22 chains & 37 links, then North 65° west twenty two chains & 37 links, thence direct to the beginning...

Also one other tract of fifty acres East of the Raft Swamp Beginning at a large pine, deemed near Charles Council’s line and runs South 28° west thirty one chains & 63 links to a stake in a pond thence North 62° West fifteen chains and 82 links to a stake, then North 28° East thirty one chains & 63 links, thence to the beginning...

Also another tract of fifty acres east of the Raft Swamp above being the home plantation of the late John McPherson between two cypress ponds and two of his other surveys, Beginning at a white oak on the north side of a pond and runs North 60° East thirty one chains and 63 links, then South 30° fifteen chains & 82 links, then south 60° west thirty one chains and 63 links then direct to the beginning.

Also another tract of two hundred acres southwest of the Great Marsh, on the North side of the cypress pond that John McPherson lived at beginning at a red oak in Johnson’s upper line on the south side of the Pond, runs South 75° west sixty seven to a stake, then North 15° west thirty two chains to a stake, then North 75° East forty eight chains and 40 links to Johnston’s line, then as that line to the Beginning...

Likewise the sixth part of Five hundred and sixty acres which the said Flora claims by immediate descent from Colin McPherson, (deceased) it being the lower half of Eleven hundred and twenty acres which were conveyed in common to Hugh and Colin McPherson, by a deed from Robert Hailes, and afterwards divided by commissioners appointed persuant to an order of the County court of Robeson at the instance of Christian McPherson relict of Hugh McPherson (dec’d) which deed bears date the 4th of July 1798, and which together with the report of the commissioners will designate the land alluded to._ Also the sixth part of another tract of One hundred and sixty acres the location and boundaries of which may be ascertained by reference to the deed for the same from Angus Gilchrist to Colin McPherson dated A.D. 1815 1st July which deed is registered, these two last described tracts being all the land belonging to the late Colin McPherson to which the said Flora has any right or title,_ Also one sixth part of a tract of one hundred acres or all the right title interest and claim which the said Flora has therein situate in Robeson as aforesaid called the Goodson tract or Goodson’s land including of the Goodson field being the same conveyed to Daniel McPherson (Father of the Grantor) by deed dated 9th June AD 1767 Beginning at a white oak on Raft Swamp and runs North 65° West 127 poles to a stake thence South 25°W 127 poles to a Gum, thence South 65° E 127 poles to a stake, thence North 25° E 127 poles to the beginning;_ Together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the remainder, etc, etc. [more legalese...]
Witnessed by
Neill Brown
Archibald Murphy

In witness whereof the said Flora Buie has hereunto set her hand and seal the day and year first above mentioned.
Flora Buie (Seal)

Daniel Patterson to Flora Patterson; 6 May 1826, Cumberland Co., NC

This Indenture made the sixth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six between Flora Patterson of the county of Cumberland and State of North Carolina of the one part and Daniel Patterson of the above State and county of the other part Witnefseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred and seventy five dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and himself to be fully paid and satisfied do sell alien and forever set over unto the said Flora Patterson the following moeity viz: one sorrel mare Saddle and Bridle Fifteen head of Hogs and all right title interest claim or profit of a certain tract of land called the Polly Shaw plantation containing one hundred and seventy five acres together with all singular all rights titles interests claims or profits to said property or any part thereof unto the said Flora Patterson her heirs Executors Administrators and afsigns he the said Daniel Patterson for himself his heirs Executors Administrators and afsigns unto the said Flora Patterson her heirs and afsigns as aforesaid ___ and forever defend said property from the claim or claims of any persons or persons whatsoever signed sealed and delivered the day and year above written in presence of
_______ Donald
Murdock Campbell
____l Stewart

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State of North Carolina Cumberland County} December Term 1827
Then was the execution of this deed proven by the oath of Murdock Campbell and admitted to record -- Test Danl McDiarmid Clk

John Black, Sheriff, to Neill McPherson; 1826, Cumberland Co., NC

This Indenture made this 17th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six between John Black, Esquire, Sheriff for the County of Cumberland on the one part, and Neill McPherson of the County of Cumberland on the other part. Whereas, by virtue of execution ifsuing from the Superior Court of Cumberland fall Term 1825 against John McPherson for costs expended in the suit said John McPherson vs Flora Campbell and George Campbell returnable spring Term 1826 for the sum of one hundred and twenty six dollars and sixty six cents which said sum was recovered by said Flora Campbell and George Campbell against John McPherson as on record of said Court may appear. And Whereas the said Execution was directed and delivered to the said John Black Esquire Sheriff as aforesaid, commanding him that of the goods chattels lands and tenements of the said John McPherson he should cause to be made the aforesaid sum of One hundred and twenty six dollars and sixty six cents to satisfy the said execution with the costs thereon; and the John Black Sheriff as aforesaid, in pursuance and by virtue of his office and the aforesaid Execution did seize and take into his hands and custody, (no good or chattels to be found) a certain piece or parcel of land, situate lying and being in the said county of [Cumberland] Bounded as follows: Beginning at a Stake on the North East corner of intersection of Moore and Mechanic Streets and runs as Moore Street to the other corner then running a parallel with Mechanic Street to Groves line then with it to Mechanic Street then as the western margin of it to the beginning containing about a quarter of an acre as will appear by deed made by John McRae Sheriff to said John McPherson said Lot being in the Town of Fayetteville including a dwelling house and other out buildings lately occupied by John McPherson. And the said John Black Sheriff as aforesaid, after due advertisements according to law, did cause the said piece or parcel of land, with all the appurtenances therunto belonging, to be put to publice sale, to the highest bidder, at the court House in Fayetteville on the eighth day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty six at which time and place, the aforesaid Neill McPherson became the last and the highest bidder, at the sum of Twenty five dollars for the said lands, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging... [much legalese]. xx
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Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Archd Black

John McCaskill to Mary McPherson (widow of John McPherson); 1826, Cumberland Co., NC

This Indenture made this 27th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six between John MacCaskill Chairmaker of the County of Cumberland in the State of No Carolina of the one part, and Mary McPherson widow of John McPherson Dec'd of the County of Cumberland [Mary McPherson was a widow with 280 acres on Blounts Creek in the 1826 tax lists of Cumberland County. I believe her husband was John McPherson, son of Malcolm McPherson, Sr. and Christian Downie of Beaver Creek in Cumberland County.] & State of North Carolina of the other part. Witnefseth, that the said John McCaskill Chairmaker for and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred & fifty dollars to him in hand paid by the said Mary McPherson at & before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof do hereby acknowledge, hath given, granted and bargained, sold aliened remised released & confirmed, and do by theses presents, give, grant, bargain & sell ... unto the said Mary McPherson all that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Cumberland & State of North Carolina and Town of Fayetteville viz, fronting on the west side of a fifty foot [word omitted?] known as Kennedy Street beginning at a Post Thos Flowers No. Et. corner thence North 20 Et. along said Street eighty eight feet to a Post thence No. 70 Wt. sixty seven feet to a stone thence South 20 Wt. eighty eighty feet to a Stone thence So. 70 Et. sixty seven feet to the beginning, being said lot conveyed by William MacIntyre to the firm of Duncan McPherson & John McCaskill Chairmaker. To have and to hold the said land with its appertenances, to the only proper use, behoof and benefit of the said Mary McPherson widow her heirs...to warrant and forever defend. _ In Witnefs whereof, the said John McCaskill hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above mentioned. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxJohn McCaskill {Seal}
Sealed and delivered in presence of
Martin McPherson
John Shaw, Jr. } State of North Carolina, Cumberland County} December Term 1826
Then was the execution of this deed proven by Martin McPherson and ordered to be registered.
Test Jno. Armstrong, Clk.

John McPherson to Sarah Martha & Catherine McPherson; July 1829, Cumberland Co., NC

These are actually two deeds. The written deeds themselves have not been located, and, being deeds of gift as stated in the Cumberland County court minutes, they probably never were recorded in the deed books. Note that the deeds were from the same man to both Sarah Martha and Catherine McPherson. Who was Christian Watson, the woman who proved the deeds in court?

[Col.] Neil Buie to William R. Munroe and Neill J. Buie, 28 May 1834, Robeson County, NC

This Indenture made in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Hundred and thirty four Between Neill Buie of the State of North Carolina and County of Robeson of the one part and William R. Munroe and Neill J. Buie [Neill James Buie] of State and county aforesaid of the other part – Witnefseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of thirteen hundred dollars secured to him to be paid before the unsealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is acknowledged hath bargained and sold unto William R. Munroe and Neill J. Buie Two hundred acres of land lying and being in the State and county aforesaid on the west side of Richland Swamp Beginning at a white oak on the west side of said swamp said to be James Oberrys lower corner and runs thence south forty west 44 chains and 73 links to a stake in a cyprefs pond then So 50 East 44 chains & 73 links to a stake then No 40 east 44 chains and 73 links then direct to the Begining. Surveyed for Jacob Pitman the 7 day of February 1766 and transferred by Jacob Pitman to Duncan Campbell and by Duncan Campbell to Hugh Campbell by will, Also another piece containing one Hundred acres lying and being in state and county aforesaid on both sides of the Burnt Swamp Begining at a pine about Two hundred yards east of said Swamp near a pond and runs No 18 west 44 chains and 73 links then So. 72 west 22 chains and 37 links then So 18 east 44 chains and 73 links then a direct line to the Begining Surveyed for Hugh Campbell Octr 12 1790 Also another piece containing two Hundred acres on both Sides of Burnt Swamp Begining at a stake on the south side of said swamp in the line of Neill Browns fifty acre survey two chains from his corner and also the corner of his other tract and runs with his line No 10 east 13 chains and 40 links to a pine then No 16 west 27 chains then No 79 Et 16 chains to a cyprefs in his own old line So 50 east as his line 68 chains then So 72 west 53 chains to said Browns line then No 20 east 11 chains then a direct line to the Begining Surveyed for Hugh Campbell Octr 13 1794 also another piece containing one hundred acres between the Burnt Swamp and the Mossy neck branch Begining at a pine by 4 pines on the So side of the Spur [Spen?] branch and runs So 38 west 15 chains to a stake and 3 pines near W. Browns line then No 36 west 20 chains to a stake and 5 pines then due north 10 chains then No 46 west 15 chains to a stake and 5 pines then No 41 east 18 chains and 30 links to a pine then So 44 east 25 chains to a stake then direct to the Begining Surveyed March 3d 1808 and entered 8 June 1807 in all containing 600 acres which said six hundred acres of land I the said Neill Buie do warrant and forever defend unto them the said William R. Munroe and Neill J. Buie their heirs and afsigns forever...[much legalese]... In witnefs whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal May 28th 1834.

In presence of ————————————————Neill Buie {seal}
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Robeson County August Term 1837 The execution of this deed was proven in open court by the oath of Samuel Watson and ordered to be registered. Sah Howell Clk By Jos Storm DC

Colin McPherson Decd Estate; Dower to his widow Nancy Campbell McPherson, 30 November 1838

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County
We the undersigned Jurors summoned arguably to law have this day met at the dwelling house of the late Colin McPherson Deceased and after being sworn and empowered by Alexr Johnson Sheriff of the County of Cumberland to lay off and allot to Mrs. Nancy McPherson her dower of all the Lands that her late husband Colin McPherson died seized and possessed of in the County of Cumberland and after reviewing and examining the Lands belonging to said Estate We have assigned and allotted unto the said Nancy McPherson widow of the late Colin MacPherson Decd the following tracts or parcels of Land as described and numbered in the petition viz.
Bounded as follows, — Beginning at a Stake and pointer in a three hundred and twenty acre survey called the Mill tract; McRaes corner formerly, thence N15° W 23 chains 50 links_to Maffett’s line, then S°75 W 19 chains 50 links_to his corner, then N°20 W 45 chains 20 links_ to a stake and pointer, then S °75 W 11 chains 40 links, then N°65 W 6 chains 40 links to a stake and pointer, then S°77 W 7 chains 25 links to McMillan’s line, then S° 6 chains 25 links to a stake and pointer, then S°77 W 15 chains 30 links to a corner, then West 3 chains 45 links to a stake and pointer, then S°66 W 4 chains to a stake, then S°46 E 14 chains to a line of a three hundred and twenty acre survey, then with this line N°75 W 26 chains 50 links_ then S°15 W 40 chains to a line, formerly John McPherson’s [believed to be John McPherson from Argyllshire who died in 1823 and is buried in McPherson Church cemetery. Mary, his widow, is mentioned in many Cumberland County deeds and continued to buy land around her as well as property in Fayetteville.], then with this line S°75 E 33 chains to a stake and pointer, then S°15 W 40 chains to a stake and pointer, then N°76 W 23 chains to Alexander McPherson’s line [believed to be the Alexander McPherson who was the father of Neill and Martin McPherson of Fayetteville and who died before 1839.], then S°1 W 24 chains 50 links to a corner, then N°89 W 19 chains 50 links to a stake and pointer, then S°15 W 8 chains 20 links to a Pine, then N°69 E 25 chains 82 links to a stake and pointer on the East side of Buckhead, then S°80 E 73 chains to Daniel McPherson’s line [son of Malcolm McPherson, Sr.], then with his line N°15 W 28 chains to his corner, and a corner of the Mill tract, thence N°15 W 40 cha to a corner, then N°75 E 14 chains to the beginning, Containing by estimation nine hundred and seventy-eight acres, including the mansion House and improvements, being composed of several different survey and part of other surveys, being one third part of the lands, belonging to the aforesaid estate —
All of which is hereby respectully submitted, given under our hands and seals, this the 30 day of Nov 1838.
Witness
Alexander Johnson, Sheriff

John MacRae [Catherine McPherson McRae’s widower?]
Lonis L. Badden
John Crow
F. D. Breece
John Munroe
Jno H Cook
Malcolm McPherson [Malcolm McPherson, Jr.]
Duncan McCormick
David Gee
L. Jones Jr.
Archibald McDuffie
Daniel Munroe

Neill McPherson to Mary McPherson, 4 December 1839

State of North Carolina
This Indenture, made this 4th day of December Anno Domini 1839 Between Neill MacPherson of the Town of Fayetteville State aforesaid of the first part, and Mary MacPherson of the County of Cumberland State aforesaid, of the second part. Witnefseth, that the said Neill MacPherson for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred and twenty five Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Mary MacPherson at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath given granted bargained sold aliened enfeoffed remised released and confirmed and by these presents doth give grant, bargain, sell, alien, remise, release and confirm unto the said Mary MacPherson her heirs executors administrators and afsigns forever all the right title interest property or demand which he the said Neill MacPherson hath or is entitled to as one of the children heirs at Law or Distributees of the Estate of his Father the late Alexander MacPherson consisting both of Real and personal property being the real and personal property of which the said Alexander MacPherson died seized and possessed of. To Have and to hold all the said right title interest property...[much legalese]

Signed Sealed and delivered———xxxxxxxxx—————————————Neill McPherson {seal}
in presence of
Thomas Rhodes
Alexander McPherson

William R. Munroe to McPherson Buie; 15 June 1841, Robeson County

This Indenture made the fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one between William R. Munroe of the county of Robeson and state of North Carolina of the one part and McPherson Buie of the county and state aforesaid of the other part – Witnefseth that the said William R. Munroe aforesaid in consideration of the sum of Six hundred dollars to him in hand paid hath by these presents given granted bargained sold afsigned conveyed confirmed and forever set over unto the said McPherson Buie his heirs and afsigns forever all that piece or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Robeson west of Richland Swamp joining the lands of William H. Brown and Neill J. [Neill James Buie] Buie begining at a white oak on the west side of Richland Swamp said to be James Oberrys lower corner and runs thence S. 50 E. 22 chs 37 links to a stake then S 40 W 38 chs 43 links to a pine then S 10 E 7 chs to a stake then S 10 E 48 chs 50 links to a lightwood stump about 10 yards from Burnt Swamp on the Et side then S 72 W 14 chs to Browns line then N 20 E 11 chs then N 70 W 17 chs and fifty links to a stake on the south side of Burnt Swamp in the line of Neill Browns 50 acre survey two chains from his corner then N 10 E 13 chs 40 links to a pine then N 16 W 27 chs then N 79 E 16 chs to a cyprefs in his own old line then N 50 W 17 chs to a cyprefs then N 40 E 44 chs 73 links to the begining it being a part of a 200 acres survey for Jacob Pitman the 7th Feby 1766 Containing one hundred and one and half acres also one other tract containing one hundred acres on both sides of Burnt Swamp begining at a pine about 200 yeards east of said swamp near a pond and runs N 18 W 44 chs 73 links to a stake then S 72 W 22 chs 37 links then S 18 E 44 chs 73 links then a direct line to the begining surveyed for Hugh Campbell Oct 12th in the year of our Lord 1790 containing in all three hundred and one and a half acres which land together with all and singular its members privileges advantages and appurtenances the said William R. Munroe for himself his heirs executors administrators and afsigns hath hereby sold conveyed and forever set over unto the said McPherson Buie his heirs executors administrators and afsigns forever and that the said William R. Munroe shall and will warrant and forever defend the said land from and against the claim or claims of any person whatsoever in witnefs whereof I the said William R. Munroe hath hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written signed sealed and delivered in the presence of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Neil McPhaul xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Robeson County February Term 1843 – Then was this deed duly proven in open court by the oath of Daniel McPhaul a subscribing witnefs thereto and ordered to be registered xxxxxxSdh Howell Clk

Angus McRae to John Campbell and Alexander Watson; 2 September 1844, Cumberland County

Robeson County
North Carolina
Know all men by these presents that I Angus McRae of the County of Cumberland and State aforesaid being indebted to Alexander Watson and John Campbell in the sum of five hundred dollars do hereby convey Eight head of cattle, Forty head of Hogs, in connexion with my Crop of every kind and description together with my household and kitchen furniture, also the interest which I have in the Estate of Daniel Patterson, dec'd unto the said Alexander Watson and John Campbell for and in consideration of the aforementioned sum due from me to them – In testimony whereof I the said Angus McRae do herein fix my hand and seal this the 2nd day of September Eighteen hundred and forty four. Signed and Sealed in the presence of us.
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The condition of this obligation is such that if the debt of five hundred dollars above mentioned ___ charged this obligation shall be on no effect.

State of North Carolina Cumberland County } Court of Pleas and Quarter Sefsions March Term 1846.

Daniel McNeill of Richland Swamp to Alexander McPherson; 20 July 1850, Robeson County, NC

This Indenture made the Twenty fifth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and fifty between Daniel McNeill of County of Robeson in the State of North Carolina of the One part, and Alexander McPherson, of the aforesaid county and state of the other Part. Witnefseth that the said Daniel McNeill for and in consideration of the sum of Five Hundred Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Alexander McPherson, the receipt and payment whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained and sold and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said Alexander McPherson his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns forever certain tracts pieces and parcels of land lying and being in the county of Robeson situated on the North East side of Richland Swamp – First survey beginning at a stake by three small pines on the side of a Pine flat, the beginning corner of a fifty acre survey about one hundred yards East of a Branch and runs South 72 West 8 chains to a state in Buies line then North 17 West Ten chains to a stake the corner of a five acre survey, then with the lines of that survey South fifty five West, Seven chains and seven links to a stake by three pines, then North sixteen West seven chains and seven links to a stake in a Pond then South seventy three West three chains to a stake then North seventeen West Twenty chains to a stake then North seventy three East, Eighteen chains to the line of a fifty acre survey, then with the lines of that survey due West, Eight chains to a stake then due North thirty one chains and sixty three links to a stake, then due East fifteen chains and Eighty two links to a stake, then due South thirty chains to the line of a Ten acre survey, then with the lines of that survey due East, nine chains to a stake, then due South Eight chains to the line of a ninety acre survey, then with the lines of that survey North sixty five East, thirty chains to a stake then South twenty three East, twenty two chains to a stake, then South fifty four West Eight chains to a stake, then South thirty East, one chain to a stake, then South fifty West twenty seven chains to the corner of a fifty acre survey then with the line of that survey South Eighty West, fifteen chains and eighty two links to the beginning, Containing Two hundred and fifty five acres runing round and including six different surveys all of which adjoining to each other – Second Tract on the West side of Moody Bay East of Richland Swamp Beginning at a pine by Two Pines and runs North forty five East fifteen chains to a stake in the edge of the Bay, then South forty five East Twenty six chains to a stake by three pines, then South forty five West fifteen chains to a stake, then a direct line to the beginning. Containing Forty Acres, sold by A. Gilchrist Esqr. to Archd McNeill the 20 September 1799. – Third Survey at the head of the Panther Branch East of Richland Swamp. Beginning at a pine on the North East side of a white pond and runs North fifty five East, twelve chains to a stake, then North forty five West Twenty five chains to a stake, then South fifty five West twelve chains to a stake, then a direct line tot he beginning, Containing Thirty [or Sixty?] Acres, granted to Archd McNeill the 30th of June 1797 – Containing in all three hundred and twenty five acres. Together with all the woods, way, waters, water courses... [much legalese].
In Witnefs whereof the said Daniel McNeill hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the date first above written.

Daniel McNeill {seal}

Signed Sealed and delivered in Presents of
M.C. McNeill
John B. Clark

State of North Carolina. Robeson County August Term 1857. Then was the Execution of this deed duly acknowledged in Open Court by Daniel McNeill the grantor & ordered to be registered.
Sah. Howell Clk

Edward McPherson to Alexander McPherson, Jr.; 1 June 1854, Cumberland County

This Indenture made the first day of June Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty four between Edward McPherson of the City and State of New York of the one part and Alexander McPherson Jr. of the State of North Carolina and County of Cumberland of the other part. Witnesseth, that the said Edward McPherson for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Alexander McPherson Jr at or before the Signing Sealing and delivering of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath bargained sold, aliened and confirmed and by these presents doth bargain sell alien release and confirm unto the said Alexander McPherson Jr all of his interest in a certain tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the County of Cumberland and bounded as follows (viz) Beginning at a stake in the Bank of Big Rockfish Creek and runs North 60 chains to a stake near the head of Race branch then West 50 chains to a stake across the Mill Creek, thence south 60 chains to a small Cypress on the bank of Big Rockfish Creek near or below where the Old Bridge stood on said Creek thence the meanders of said Creek to the Beginning- Containing Three hundred & five (305) Acres more or lefs which said interest in said land hereby conveyed is one half of the same- To Have and To Hold the said Land with the appertenances to the only proper use behoof and benefit of the said Alexander McPherson Jr his heirs and assigns forever- And the said Edward McPherson for himself his heirs executors administrators doth covenant promise and agree to and with the said Alexander McPherson Jr his heirs and afsigns and every of them shall have hold occupy and possess the said land with the appertenances without let suit or hindrance from or by the lawful claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever- to warrant and forever defend- In Testimony whereof the said Edward McPherson hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written-
Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of
John Brown xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Edward McPherson {seal}
A M Johnson

Registered 29th Septr 1854

Division, Nancy McPherson dec'd to Heirs at Law; 1 December 1854, Cumberland County

State of North Carolina
Cumberland County
We the undersigned being appointed by the order issued at the Court of Pleas and Quarter sefsions Septemr Term 1854, to divide that tract of the land of Colin McPherson deceased, which had been afsigned to his Widow Mrs. Nancy McPherson (now deceased) [dau of Daniel and Christian Campbell] as her Dower_ One half to the heirs of Mary Buie decd and the other half to the heirs of John McPherson decd, after having been sworn as the Law directs in such cases,_We proceeded with Danl McCormick, Surveyor, and after taking into consideration the Satisfaction and value therof, caused it to be laid off, in the first place in two Shares or parcels_

Lot No.1 was drawn by the heirs of Mary Buie decd [dau of Alexander McPherson and (Emily McGill?) McPherson] bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at a Stake and three pine pointers in Mary McPherson’s [dau of Alexander McPherson of Jura and Elizabeth Murray Baker McPherson] line, runs thence S 82 E 74 chains 50 links stake and pointer in the line of 520 Acres called the Mill Survey then with this line N 141/2 W 20 chs 75 links to a corner thence with the other line N 75 E 151/2 chains stake and pointer then North 131/2 chs to a stake on the North side of the Chicken Road then S 76 1/2 W 191/2 chs to a Stake and three pines on the South side of said Road then N 17 W44 chns 70 links to the Stake & Pointer, thence S 75 W 11 chns 25 lks to a corner, then N 60 W 6 chs 40 lks to a corner, then S 77 W 18 chns 35 lks to a stake & pointer in Nott’s line, then with this line S 2 W 7 chns 75 lks to a stake & pointer, the corner, then with the other line N 89 W 15 chs to the intersection of a 40 acre survey then with this line S 69 W 5 chns to a stake in Davises field, then with an old marked line S 46 E 14 chs 63 lks to a stake in the line of the 640 acres called the James Robeson’s, then with this line S 74 W 27 1/2 chs to a stake then to & with Mary McPherson’s line S 16 1/2 W 40 chs 40 lks to a pine & pointer, then with her other line S 74 E 33 chns to a stake & pointer, then N 16 E 40 chs S 74 E 2 chs 30 lks, then S 16 W 43 chs 40 lks to a stake & pointer, then N 74 W 2 chns 30 lks stake & pointer, then S 16 W 10 chns 14 lks to the Beginning, containing 550 Acres exclusive of 4 acres, that includes the Grave Yard & church [McPherson Presbyterian Church and cemetery on McPherson Church Road, now in the Fayetteville city limits].

This piece of Land is caused to be divided into these Shares or Parcels among the heirs at Law of said Mary Buie, decd. Lot No.1, was drawn by Alexander McPherson and wife Catharine [Catherine Buie McPherson, dau of John Buie and Mary McPherson Buie], bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at a gum by the Spring, runs thence S 32 W 31/2 chns to a stake & pointer, then N 82 W 32 chs 60 lks to a stake & pointer in an old line called the Hogg line, then with this line S 16 W 9 chs 12 lks to a stake & pointer, then N 74 W 2 chs 30 lks to a stake & pointer, then S 16 W 10 chs 14 lks to the dividing corner, between the heirs of said Mary Buie, decd & the heirs of the aforesaid John McPherson, decd then with the dividing line S 82 E 74 chs 50? lks to a stake & pointer in a line of 320 acres called the Mill Tract now the property of Alexander Johnson, then with the line N 141/2 W 20 chs 71 lks to a stake and pointer, the corner then the same corner N 241/2 W 73 chns crofsing the branch to a stake and pointer, then S 16 W 23 chains to a stake then direct to the Beginning, 140 Acres includes House and Grist Mill_ Lot No.2 drawn by Alexander Watson and Wife Mary Ann [Mary Ann (or Marian) Buie Watson, dau of John Buie and Mary McPherson Buie], bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at pine by the spring, the beginning corner of lot No.1 runs thence N 21 W 55 to a stake & pointer then N 89 W 31/2 chains to a stake & pointer, Nott’s corner, then with Notts line N 2 E 7 chs 75 lks to a stake & pointer, then N 77 E 11 chns 25 lks to a corner, then S 61 E 6 chns 40 lks to a stake & pointer, then N 75 E 11 chns 25 lks to a stake & pointer, then S 17 E 44 chs 70 lks to a stake on the south side of the Chicken Road, then N 76 E 19 chs to a -?- on the North side of said Road, the S 731/2 E 231/2 chns to a stake and pointer in Alexr Johnson’s line, then with this line S 75 W 15 chs to a stake the corner & a corner of Lot No.1, then N 141/2 W 81/2 chs to a stake a pine & two gum pointers, then S 86 W 23 chains to a stake, then direct to the Beginning, containing by estimation 183 acres_ Lot No.3 Drawn by Duncan Buie [son of John Buie and Mary McPherson Buie], bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at a gum by the spring the beginning corner of lot No.1 & No.2 runs thence with the line of lot No.1 S 52 W 3 chs to a corner, then with the other line N 82 W32 chs 60 lks to a stake and pointer in an old line called Hoggs, then N 16 E 34 chs 30 lks to a stake, then N 74 W 2 chs 30 lks to a stake, then N 16 W 40 chs to a stake & pointer then N 74 W 33 chs to a pine & pointer, then N 16 E 40 chs 40 lks to a stake in the old line, then S 74 E 27 chs to a stake & pointer, then N 46 W 14 chs 60 lks to a stake in Davises field, then with the line of the 40 acre survey, N 66 E 5 chs to Notts line, then with this line S 39 E 15 chs to a stake & pointer the corner of Lot No. 2., then the same corner S 59 E 3 chs to a stake & pointer, then S 21 E 53 chs to the Beginning, containing, by estimation 230 Acres, exclusive of 4 acres that includes the Grave Yard and Church for the land the said Duncan Buie received or advanced to him by his mother in her lifetime to the value of $200_ As stated in the Petition, he has to pay one third of that amount that is to say $66.66 to Alexander McPherson and Catherine his Wife, and the same amount to Alexander Watson and Mary Ann his Wife_

The share of parcel of land that was drawn by the heirs of John McPherson decd [son of Alexander McPherson and (Emily McGill?) McPherson] of the Dower aforesaid, Begins at a stake and pointer in Mary McPherson’s line runs thence S 82 E 741/2 chs to a stake and pointer, in a line of 320 acres, called the Mill Tract, thence S 141/2 E 48 chs 85 links to a stake and pointer John A. Williams corner in Daniel McPherson’s [son of Malcolm McPherson, Sr. and Christian Downie McPherson of Glen Orchy, Scotland] line, then with Williams line N80 W 75 chs 60 links to a stake and pointer the corner, then S 701/2 W 25 chs 30 lks to a pine and pointer then N 18 E 8 chs 10 lks to a stake and pointers, then N 88 W 19 chs 75 lks to a corner, then N 1 E 24 chs 75 lks to a corner, then S 74 E 23 chs to a stake and pointer, then N 16 E 27 chains to the Beginning containing 430 Acres_ THIS parcel of Land was laid off in four shares or parcels among the heirs at law of said John McPherson decd_ Lot No. 1. was drawn by Edward McPherson [son of John McPherson and Sarah Black McPherson] and bounded as follows_ Beginning at a stake in the dividing line of the aforesaid dowers runs thence with said line S 82 E 20 chs 15 lks to a stake and pointer in a line of 320 acres called the Mill Tract, now Alexr McPherson’s, then with this line S 141/2 E 4 chs 85 links to a post his corner to a stake and pointer, John A. Williams corner in Daniel McPherson’s line, then with Williams line N 80 W 27 chs 20 lks to a stake, then N 101/2 W 46 chs 60 lks to the Beginning, containing 110 Acres_ Lot No. 2. was drawn by Alexander McPherson, Jr. [son of John McPherson and Sarah Black McPherson], and bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at a stake in the dividing line, a corner of Lot No. 3, runs then with said hine S 82 E 20 chs to the corner of Lot No. 1, then with the line of this lot S 101/2 E 44 chs 60 lks to the corner in Williams line then with his line N 80 W 25 chs 50 lks to a stake then N 4 W 44 chs 15 lks to the Beginning, containing 100 Acres_ Lot No. 3. was drawn by Colin McPherson [son of John McPherson and Sarah Black McPherson] , bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at a stake in the dividing line at corner of Lot No. 4 runs thence with the dividing line S 82 E 21 chs 90 lks to the corner of Lot No. 2, then with the line of Lot No. 2 S 4 E 44 chs 15 lks to the corner in Williams line then with this line N 80 W 22 chs 80 lks to a stake and pointer Williams corner, then S 711/2 W 3 chs 40 lks to a stake, then N 2 E 44 chs 15 lks to the Beginning, containing 100 Acres_ Lot No. 4. was drawn the heirs of Catherine Gilchrist, decd [wife of Sydney Gilchrist and dau of John McPherson and Sarah Black McPherson] , bounded as follows, to wit, Beginning at a stake and pointers the betginning corner of the dower line, runs thence with the dividing line S 82 E 9 chs 55 lks to the corner of Lot No. 3, then with the line of Lot No. 3 S 2 W 44 chs 15 lks to the corner, then S 711/2 W 20 chs 90 lks to a pine and pointers, the N 18 E 8 chs 10 lks to a stake and pointers, then N 88 W 19 chs 75 lks to a corner, then N 0 E 24 chs 75 lks to a corner, then S 74 E 23 chs to a stake and pointer, then N 16 E 27 chs to the Beginning containing 120 Acres, all of the aforesaid lots or parcels of land was severally drawn and awarded to each Legatee_ All of which is respectfully submitted_ Given under our hands and Seals this 1st day of December 1854.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sefsions December Term 1854 John Ellis
Ordered to be registered 5 July 1856 N. McQueen
Archd McKay
Duncan Shaw

Archibald Patterson to Alexander Tynor; 10 June 1876, Cumberland County

This Indenture made on the 10th of June in the year our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy six between Archibald Patterson of the County of Cumberland N.C. of the one part and Alexander Tynor of the above named State and County of the other part, for and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred dollars to me in hand paid by the said Alexander Tynor. The receipt and payment is hereby acknowledged for a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in said county of Cumberland as follows near the Raft Swamp joining the lands of Dr. H. McLean and others, beginning at a black jack amongst pine pointers then N28 West16 chs and 20 links to a stake amongst pine pointers then S62 W62 chs then S28 E16 chs and 20 links then a direct line to the beginning. Containing one hundred acres of land as will more fully appear by the patent granted to Angus Malloy from the State, the west half of said land to Malcolm Patterson the east half to said Archibald Patterson. I the said Archibald Patterson do hereby warrant and defend for ever the said land from all lawful claim or claims from any person or persons whatever to wit from the patentee and all his lawful heirs representatives executors administrators and afsigns unto the said Alexander Tynor his heirs and afsigns for ever.
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In Witnefs whereof I the said ArchibaldxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxArchibald X Patterson
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Seal the day and year above written.

Signed Sealed and delivered
In presence of James K. Blue
State of North Carolina
Cumberland County} The probate court November 1st 1816. The execution of the foregoing deed was duly proven before me by the oath of James K Blue subscribing witnefs thereto. Let the same by registered with the certificate. A.McPherson Jr., Judge of Probate
Registered Nov 3rd 1876