BURWELL PERRY, b. abt. 1772 d. May 25, 1840
#5. Burrell PERRY b: Abt. 1772 d: Aft. May 25, 1840 in
Washington Co., Republic of Texas married(unproven):
(1) Mary Ann RAINWATER b: 1768 in North Carolina
d: 1851 in Mississippi
(2) Jane Botts b:Abt. 1793 d: 1851 Gonzales Co., Texas
m: June 28, 1838 Washington Co., Republic of Texas.
Children of #5 Burrell Perry and Mary Ann Rainwater
2 Martha PERRY b: Before 1800 in Hancock Co., Mississippi
+Stephen JARRELL b: abt. 1790 in N.C.
2 Mary-Ann PERRY b: Abt. 1797 in South Carolina
d: 1859 -1869
+Jeremiah Monroe HENLY b: 1785 in Salisbury, Rowan,
North Carolina m: February 13, 1813 in Hancock Co.,Ms.
d: Abt. 1856 in Hancock County, Mississippi
2 Burrell P. PERRY b: Abt. 1800 in Alabama
2 Orville PERRY b: Abt. 1801 in Tennessee or Mississippi
d: Aft. 1860 in Washington Parish, Louisiana
+Mary ANN b: Abt. 1811 in Louisiana
d: Aft. 1860 in Washington Parish, Louisiana
2 Louraney PERRY b: 1806 in Tennessee
d: 1876 in McNeill, Hancock, MS
+John SPIERS b: November 17, 1799 in Georgia
m: 1818 in St. Tammany Parish, LA
d: November 11, 1889 in McNeill, Hancock Co., Ms
2 Rebecca PERRY b: January 07, 1812 in Hancock Co.,
Mississippi d: December 28, 1881 in Hancock Co., Ms
+James Wood MEGEHEE b: September 17, 1802
in Jackson Co., Georgia m:March 11, 1827 Hancock Co.,Ms
d: April 04, 1880 in Hancock Co., Mississippi
2 Nathaniel "Nat" PERRY b: 1819 in Hancock Co., Ms
d: Abt. 1860 in Newton Co., Texas
+AMELIA b: 1823 in Alabama m: Abt. 1843
*2nd Wife of #5 Burrell Perry:
+Jane BOTTS b: Abt. 1793
m: June 28, 1838 in Washington Co., Republic of Texas
d: Aft. February 17, 1851 in Gonzales County, Texas
children of #5 Burrell Perry and Jane Botts
2 Richardson PERRY b: 1817 in Hancock Co., Mississippi
d: March 06, 1836 in "The Alamo" San Antonio, Bexar Co.,
Republic of Texas
2 Mary "Polly" PERRY b: Abt. 1820 in Mississippi
d: Aft. January 08, 1849 in Washington Co., Texas
+James DAY m: August 19, 1834 in Austin Co., Texas
d: 1835 in Texas
*2nd Husband of Mary "Polly" Perry:
+John FISHER b: Abt. 1820 in Tennessee
m: November 01, 1838 in Washington Co., Republic of Texas
d: March 1871 in Texas
2 Diena PERRY b: June 27, 1821 in Texas or Hancock Co.,
Mississippi d: July 27, 1851 in Gonzales Co., Texas
+George Washington GUINN b: March 04, 1819 in Georgia
m: October 07, 1836 in Washington Co., Republic of Texas
d: May 23, 1866 in Colorado Co., Texas
2 Diana PERRY b: November 01, 1827 in Texas d: 1889
+Mark Washington DIKES b: March 10, 1812 in Franklin Co.,
Alabama m: October 20, 1843 in Washington Co., Republic
of Texas d: February 10, 1892 in Brown Co., Texas
2 Rebecca PERRY d: 1842 in Washington Co., Texas
Notes on #5 Burrell Perry:
"Petitions to the General Assembly of Tennessee" complaining that
an act of previous session shorted Wilson Co. of 155 square miles.
Sept.30, 1803. This came from "TN. Ansearchin News" Vol. 41,
pgs. 74-75.
Burrill Pery Drury Perry Nath'l Perry
From THE PEOPLE OF WILSON COUNTY TENNESSEE 1800-1899,
by Thomas E. Partlow. Pg 1. COUNTY COURT MINUTES 1802-1807
BURWELL PERRY indicted by the Grand Jury. Fined three dollars
and costs. He is in the custody of the Sheriff. Recorded June
term 1804. June 1804, WILSON CO., TN COUNTY COURT MINUTES 1804,
Pg 45. State vs Burrell Perry Indictment.
The defendent came in & submits to the mercy of the court. It
is therefore ordered by the court that the Defendant be fined
three dollars and fifty cents & costs & that he be in custody
of the sheriff untill same be paid.
From TAX LISTS OF WILSON COUNTY TENNESSEE 1803-1807
compiled by Thomas E. Partlow.
1804 CAPTAIN CRAWLEY'S MILITIA DISTRICT NO. 6 PAGE 24
529. PERRY, BURWELL (no acreage listed) (no location listed)
530. PERRY, NATHANIEL 360 SPENCER CREEK
531. PERRY, DRURY 90 CEDAR LICK
532. PERRY, NATHANIEL 500 CEDAR LICK
" Petition to Congress by Inhabitants East of Pearl River" {May, 1809}
under {Subscribers to copy of the Memorial found in the Senate Files}
{Read December 13, 1809}
Burrell Perry Orville Perry Bud Perry
The Mississippi Territorial petition of 1809: There are no Perry's
listed on the petition that is found in the House of Representatives
files, but is in the Senate files, and dated December 13, 1809, and
you have "...Daniel Wotem, Burrell Perry, Hardy Woten, Amos Reed,
Squire Reed, Orville Perry, Bud Perry, Wilkings Neely ..." Further,
each of the names that were signed by mark are so indicated.
Therefore, we must assume that Burrell,Orville and Bud were able to
write their names.
"Petition To The President And Congress By Inhabitants of Washington
County Ms" {Referred February 7, 1809} Burrell Perry
(no Bud and no Orville)
"1816 List of Inhabitants of the Mississippi Territory."
by Norman E. Gillis.
Heads of Families County
Perry, Burrel Hancock
1820 Mississippi Census. Page 103.
FAMILY HEAD COUNTY
Perry, Bunel Hancock
WHITE MALES
Un/10 10/16 16/18 16/26 26/45 OV/45
5 2 1 1 1 1
WHITE FEMALES
Un/10 10/16 16/26 26/45 OV/45
2 1 0 2 1
10 Nov 1824, Land Dist. E. of the Island of New Orleans -
In conformance with Cert.No.1, Warrant No.148 issued by the Board
of Commissioners at Jackson Court House [MS], a survey of a tract
of 506.76 acres of land on the waters of the Pearl River was made
by Depty. Surveyor Peter MacCASKILL for Burrell PERRY (Plat drawn)
[Correctly copied for official record of Claims, Surveyor's Office,
Jackson, MI, 1 Jun 1847, /s/ C.A.BRADFORD, Surveyor South of
Tennessee] (official citation not indicated)] NOTE:This is in
the area of Pearl River Co. & Hancock Co., MS, and Washington Par.
& St.Tammany Par.,LA.
December 10, 1828. DEPARMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
United Sates Land Office Jackson, Mississippi August 19,1909.
It is hereby certified that the claim of Burwell Perry, entered as
No 29 Abstract No 6, of the report of William Crawford, commissioner
for the District East of Pearl River(American State Papers, Gales
and Seatons edition Volume 3, Page 15). was granted as a donation
by the third section of the act of March 3, One thousand eight
hundred and nineteen (3 Stat, 538,) entitled "An act for adjusting
the claims to land and establishing land offices in the districts
east of the island of New Orleans"; and that said claim has been
surveyed and designated as Section 38,in Township No 4, South of
Range 18 West of the St-Stephens Meridian, Mississippi, containing
338.78/100 acres. Now, therefore, be it known that on presentation
of this certificate to the COMISSIGNER OF THE GENLERAL LAND OFFICE
the said Burwell Perry, shall be entitled to a patent for the tract
of land above described. Approved 12-10-1828
1830 Census Coteau or Church Dist.,St.Landry Parish Louisiana. Pg 25.
Name Age
Burrell Perry 1 male10-15 (Richardson?)
1 male 40-50 (Burrell?although I think this age
is incorrect, he is 58)
3 females 5-10 (Diena, Diana and Rebecca)
1 female 15-20 (Mary"Polly")
1 female 40-50 (Jane? although I think this age
is incorrect, she is 37)
November 1830. Stephen F. Austin's REGISTER of FAMILIES,
edited by Villamae Williams from the originals in the General Land
Office in Austin, TX.
NO. Name
513 Burrel Perry Married
Age State Children Profession Origin Arrived
58 1M 4F Farmer Luisiana Nov 1830
Jane his wife 37
(Notes:I believe the children to be Richardson, Polly, Diena, Diana
& Rebecca#2)
5 Jan 1838. The marriage license between Burrell Perry and Jane
Botts was issued on 5 Jan 1838, they were married by R. A. Alexander
on 28 Jun 1838, and the license was recorded 11 Oct 1838.
1838, "Census" no twp.listed, Washington Co., Repub. of TX - Burrell
appears [Ronald Vern JACKSON, ed., "TX Census Index, 1830-1839,"
(Bountiful, UT: Accelerated Indexing Syst., Inc.). NOTE: Diana PERRY
and Polly PERRY also appear for 1836. George GWYN also appears for
1836. Polly PERRY also appears for 1836. Mary PERRY appears in 1838.
[Same as Polly?] Diana appears also in 1843. D.A. appears in 1845.
[Ducalian A.]
April 1839, Washington Co., Rep. of TX - Burrell PERRY has a
$52.50 transaction involving 6 mares with Lewis C. CLEMMONS.
This indebtedness was presented on 18 Jan 1841 as a part of
the settlement of the Estate of Burrell PERRY.
April 1840, ditto - Burrell purchased supplies among which
was 41 lbs of two grades of salt, 1 gal whisky, and 1 bonnet.
Total $10.30
May 20, 1840. Fayette Co., Republic of Texas Deed Records Book U
Pg. 259. Burrell Perry of Washington Co., Republic of Texas for
full and ample consideration paid by Wm. R. Hensley of Jackson Co.
Rep. of TX. conveyed 2,214 acres of land in Fayette Co., TX. being
the South 1/2 of the League of land granted to him by the State of
Coahuila and Texas as a head right.
Witness Phillip W. Coe Burrell X Perry
Witness James W Moore his mark
Filed with the Fayette Co. TX County Clerk on December 18, 1868.
Between 25 May & 2 Aug 1840, Washington Co., TX - Burrell dies.
He names his daughters, Rebecca and Dianah, as such, and later
names the married sisters, Polly FISHER and Dienah GUINN. He
names his deceased son, Richardson PERRY. The absence of punctuation
in the document leads to some uncertainty in its precise meaning.
May 25, 1840. [Washington Co., Republic of TX, Probate Crt.Rec.
Bk.C,(filed 28 Dec 1840), "Last Will and Testament of Burrell PERRY".
See also, Hood Co., TX, Dd.Rec.Bk.B, p.401]. "I Burrell Perry a
citizan of the Republic and county aforesaid being of considerable
age and affliction pressing heavily upon me and thinking it probable
that my sojourn on this earth may not be long and considering my mind sound
as yet or sufficiently so to dispe (sic) of my effects think proper
to make this my last will and testament "I give and bequeath to my
wife Jane Perry a certain grey mare the stock of hogs house hold
furniture farming tools & likewise the peacable possession of the
farm during her lifetime and likewise the cattle of our stock Brand
LB "I give and bequeath to my daughter Rebecca one sorrellmare
caled Peg had of Leanrer Burris with half of the stock of cattle
Branded BP and likewise half of the land at the death of my wife
Jane Perry "I give and bequeath to my daughter Dianah a certain
sorrell mare Cate likewise in equal portion of the above named
stock and land with her sister Rebecca and I further desire that
all the land to which I was entitled from the government of Texas
from the estate of my son Richardson Perry who fell in the Alamo
at Bexar may be equally divided amongst the above named heirs
[and "struck through"] Polly Fisher and Dienah GUINN to have a
share in this land with the other heirs I desire my executers
Robert Armstead & George Guinn to this my last will and testament
will proceed to have the provisions of the same as therin expressed
and furthermore proceed to collect what is due me and pay the same
over to my just debts which I presume will be sufficient but if it
should not they will further proceed to dispe of any part of of my
crop that can be spared from the family to answer this purpose and
any remainder that may be on hand from debts due me and my crop
they will divid equally amongst all the heirs named in this my
will except Polly Fisher in testimony of which I have caused my
name to be subscribed this 25th day of May 1840
/s/ Burrell (his X mark)
PERRY Test: /s/ N.H.GREER, R.D.WOOD, George W. PETTY,
James W. MOORE, J.G.DUNN"
NOTE: On 2 Aug 1840 George GUINN [on the acct of the Estate of
Burrell PERRY] paid Sheriff Robert STEVENSON $60 for part of the
Execution against said PERRY from the Court in favor of Stephen
JONES. This indicates that Burrell is now dead.
Washington Co., Repub. of TX: In Probate Court December Term
1840, James W. MOORE swore that he was well acquainted with
Burrell PERRY, late of the county of Washington, deceased, and
that he witnessed Burrell PERRY subscribe at the end of the
instrument dated 25th May 1840 now produced and purported to
be the last will and testament of said PERRY...
/s/ James W. PERRY 28th Dec 1840
Dan I. TOLER ,Probate Judge
Washington Co., Rep. of TX: In Probate Court December Term 1840,
Jane PERRY gave oath that the writing offered was the last will
and testament of Burrell PERRY and that she would execute thereof
according to law, and that she would return a true inventory of
the Estate and an account of sales. 28 Dec 1840
/s/ Jane (her X mark) PERRY
Washington Co., Repub. of TX: In Probate Court, May Term 1841,
Jane Perry represents that Burrell PERRY, deceased, made a will
appointing Robert L. ARMSTEAD and George GUINN [as executors]
and those executors have refused to act and that she was the wife
of the deceased and requests being appointed administrator with
the annexed will...She petitions to sell so much of the Estate as
sufficient to pay the debt of the deceased as well as the amount
due the court. Probate Judge Dan I. TOLAR granted the petition
upon the bona fide filing of sufficient security. He ordered an
appraisal and granted the sale of some of the property of the
Estate--the sale to be advertized for 20 days previous to the
sale which will take place on the 1st Tuesday of Aug 1841 at
the residence of the deceased.
A security bond for $5,000 holding Jane PERRY, John FISHER,
[other names erased] bound was posted and signed by Jane
(her X mark)PERRY, John FISHER,
and William (his X mark) BOATWRIGHT
On 15 Jun 1841, an appraisal of the Property of Burrell
PERRY was submitted by James W. MOORE, Nathan BOREN, and
John B. DUPUY, J.P. of Washington Co., Repub. of TX
(See 13 Dec 1842, below for Indenture not mentioned in this grouping)
[Washington Co., Repub. of TX, Probate Crt.Rec.Bk.C, p.165 (filed
25 Mar 1844) "Petition for Final Settlement of Estate of Burrell
PERRY, decd.] At the Mar 1844 Term of the Probate Court, Jane
PERRY represents that she has paid all outstanding debts of the
Estate except for the fees due the Court and that she wishes to
assume those fees as her own responsibility, and prays to have
final settlement of her administration. The request was granted
and she was released from further liability.
May 15, 1846--In a deed (Washington Co., TX, Deed Book H, p.27)
from Burrell Perry to George Guinn "Know all men by these presents
that I Burrell Perry of the State of Mississippi County of Hancock
am held and firmly bound unto George Guinn of the State and County
aforesaid in the final sum of fifteen hundred dollars good and
Lawful Money payment well and truly to be made I bond myself my
and each of my heirs justly and sevraly firmly by these presents
sealed with my seal and dated this the 15th day of May 1846 A
scroll being used as my seal --- The conditions of this Instrument
is such that whereas the above named George Gwinn of the County of
Washington State of Texas aforesaid has this day paid unto the
above named Burrell Perry of the State of Mississippi aforesaid
the sum of fifty Dollas in consideration of which payment he
binds himself to the said Guinn to relinquish to him & others
named in the Will of Burrell Perry his father who died in Texas
all of his portion if any in and to the Estate of Richardson
Perry his brother who fell in the Alamo and he further binds
himself that his full brothers and sisters will relinquish in
his favor and the favor of those named in said will according
(to)the true spirit and intent thereof and should the said
parties aforesaaid relinquish as aforesaid then and in that
case the above bond will be null and void otherwise remains
in full force& virtue day and date above".
[Signed by Burrell Perry; witnessed: John Gray and G.W.Giddings].
[This is Burrell Perry Jr.]
13 Dec 1842, Washington Co., Repub. of TX - [Washington Co.,
TX,]Dd.Bk.F, p.24 (filed 4 Feb 1843)] Jane PERRY, widow, admx
of the late Burrell PERRY, made and entered into an indenture
between herself and Stephen JONES such that in consideration of
a certain bond drawn by Burrell in his lifetime in favor of
Stephen JONES for title to 40 acres off the NE corner of a 250
acre tract belonging to the Estate of Burrell PERRY, decd.,
and in further consideration of $100 paid by JONES, sells and
releases the 40 acres to him. /s/ Jane (her X mark) PERRY
wits.: John B. DESPERY & William JONES
431 Estate of R Perry Decd Petition for Partition Filed
7th July 1854 Probate Minutes Vol B. Page 180-397
Washington Co. Texas The State of Texas { County of
Washington} To the Hon. the Chief Justice of said County
The Petition of Jane Fisher James Fisher William F Fisher
and Ann Fisher minor heirs of Mary Fisher decd who are
represented in this petition by John Fisher their father and
guardian show unto your Honor that are entitled to a
distributive share of the Estate of Richardson Perry decd.
in right of their said mother And your petitioners further
show unto your Honor that said Richardson Perry at his death
left his father Burrel Perry and his mother Jane Perry his
only heirs at law.. both of whom have since departed this life,
and that said Burell Perry by his last will and testament which
has been duly probated in said county bequethed to his four
daughters who were also sisters of said Richardson all the lands
belonging to the estate of said Richardson, in equal portions,
to wit Rebecca Perry, Diena. then wife of George Gwynn, Dianna.
then wife of Mark W Dikes and Mary. then wife of John Fisher.
and mother of your petitioners and that said Rebecca has since
departed this life ------? ----?, intestate and left at her
death the said Diena, Dianna, and Mary, her sisters and
heirs at law. and that since her death the said Diena has
departed this life leaving the following children her heirs
at law. to wit Mary Gwynn. George Gwynn and Anna Gwynn and
that the said Mary (or Polly) Fisher the mother of your
petitioners, has departed this life leaving them her only heirs
at law. your petitioners further show that George Gwynn was
duly appointed administrator upon the Estate of said Richardson
by your Hon. Court. and that said Gwynn having no funds belonging
to said estate, and the same consisting of land certificates
which were yet unobtained and unlocated.. by the advise and consent
of the other heirs.. contracted with J.J. Giddings to locate a
part of the lands of said estate and in consideration of his
services in locating a part of said lands conveyed to him 640
Acres of land and also J. D. Giddings under a contract with
said administrator and the heirs of said decd. has located the
remainder of the lands belonging to said Estate, and owns one
half of the head right third of said decd. for locating and
paying all expenses & obtaining patents to the lands- And your
petitioners further show that are belonging to said Estate a
tract of 1280 Acres the Bounty land of said decd. Also 640 Acres
his donation and his Head Right for one third of a league , the
said 1280 & 640 are situated in Burnett County and the one third
in Milam County- a full description of which will be shown to
the Court and the hearing hereafs.- Your petitioners think the
said Mark W Dikes and Dianna Dikes, the said George Gwynn and
the said heirs of Diena Gwynn reside in the County of Gonzales.
and that J J Giddings resides in the County of Bexar. and
J D Giddings in the County of Washington. and they pray that
they all be cited to appear at the September term of said Court
to answer this petition & show cause if any why partition of
said Estate should not be made as the law directs. and they pray
for such decree as their case is just. and for such judgment as
may seem just & equitable D. C. Giddings for Plffs
1857-1859 Power of Atty., etc. re. land conveyances by heirs
of Richardson and Burrell PERRY: [Fayette Co., TX, Dd.Rec.Bk.N,
pp.466-467, No.5920 (filed 24 Aug 1859)]: {13 Oct 1857, Hancock
Co., MS} Burrell P. PERRY & Orville PERRY in their own right
as well as Jeremiah HENLY, Sr. & James McGEEHEE in the right
of their wives,heirs of Richardson PERRY, give Power of Atty.
to John SPEARS (also in right of his wife) of Hancock Co., MS,
"to ask, receive, levy, recover and demand all such lands as
may be coming to Richardson PERRY or his heirs..." [Burrell
PERRY was principle heir of his unmarried son, Richardson]
/s/ Burrell PERRY, Nathaniel PERRY, Jeremiah HENLEY,
James McGEHEE, Orville PERRY, Stephen JARRELL.
wits: L.J.WINNINGHAM, J.W.WINNINGHAM -------------
{13 Oct 1857, Hancock Co., MS} Burrell P. PERRY, Orville PERRY,
Jeremiah HENLEY Sr., and James McGEEHEE personally appeared
before Joseph W. WINNINGHAM, Probate Crt. Judge, and
acknowledged that they signed the above. -
{11 Nov 1857, Newton Co., TX} Nathaniel PERRY, Orville PERRY,
and Stephen JERRELL personally appeared and acknowledged that
they signed the above.
[Fayette Co., TX, Dd.Rec.Bk.N, pp.463-464, No.5917 (filed 24 Aug
1859)]: {25 Jun 1859, Newton Co., TX} For $2160, Nathaniel PERRY
of Newton Co., TX, Atty. in Fact of Burrell P. PERRY one of the
heirs at law of Richardson PERRY, and of Jeremiah HENDLEY, James
McGEE, Stephen JARROLL, and John SPEERS, heirs in right of their
wives, by virtue of a P/A executed to John SPIERS on 13 Oct 1857
and by substitute attached on 11 Nov 1857 making Nathaniel PERRY
the agent of SPIERS, sold to James JOHNSTON (sic) of Robertson Co.,
TX, all interest of the parties mentioned above in and to: 1.Said
Estate of Richardson PERRY. 2. All interest of Orville PERRY
purchased by Nathaniel in 1858. 3. 1 League of land in Williamson
Co., TX, granted to Orville PERRY by the Mexican Govt.. 4. 1
League of land on the Yequa in Burleson Co., TX, granted by the
Mexicam Govt.. 5. 1 League of land on the Navasota in Brazos Co.,
TX, granted to Richardson PERRY by the Mexican Govt.. 6. A 1476
acre Headright, a 1280 Bounty Claim, and a 640 acre Donation Claim
granted to Richardson PERRY by the Republic of TX. 7. 1 League of
land on the Navidad granted to Burrell PERRY by the Mexican Govt..
Nathaniel acknowledged that he signed the names of himself and
those of Burrill PERRY, John SPIERS, Jeremiah HENLEY,
James McGEHEE, and Stephen JARRLL -- {12 Jul 1859, Williamson Co.,
TX, Land Register vol.L, pp.590, 591} "Filed for second"
/s/ Levi PENNINGTON, Clk.C.C.W. County
1867 Indentures re. the Burrell PERRY League in Fayette Co., TX:
[Fayette Co., TX, Dd.Bk.T, p.133 (No.8451, filed 16 Feb 1867;
recorded 25 Mar 1867)]: {15 Feb 1867 (Colorado Co., TX)} - For
$75, G.R.GUINN signed an Indenture to sell and convey to L.C.
GRAVES all that part of land known as the Burrell PERRY League
situated on the headwaters of Navidad Creek in Fayette Co., TX.
"I, being one of the heirs claiming under Mrs. GUINN, the wife
of George W. GUINN, who was (sic)the daughter of Burrell PERRY"
This Deed only acts as a Quit Claim Deed...
/s/ G.R.GUINN [George Rachel GUINN]
NOTE: Diena is referred to in the past tense
Book T Page 133 Fayette Co. Deed Records No 8451 ( The State
of Texas County of Colorado) This Indenture made and entered
into this 27th day of January 1867 by and between G. R. GUINN of
the one part and L. C. GRAVES of the other part. Witness that for
and in consideration of the sum of Seventy five Dollars, to me in
hand paid, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, hath this
day bargained and sold, and by these presents do sell and convey,
unto the said GRAVES, his heirs, and assigns orever all that part
or parcel of land situated, lying, and it being in the County of.
Fayette & State aforesaid, situated on the head waters of the
Creek Navadad, and known as the BURRELL PERRY League. I being one
of the heirs under Mrs. GUINN the wife of GEORGE W. GUINN, who was
the Daughter of said Perry and for myself, heirs, do covenant to
and with the said GRAVES and his heirs, and will warrant and Defend
the same against myself, and heirs forever, against all persons
claiming by, through, or under me and no further. This Deed
only acts as a quit claim deed, and I am not bound only for myself
and heirs. Given under my hand and scrawl Seal this 13th day of
February A.D. 1867 Witness G. R. GUINN (Seal)
(State of Texas ) Before, me the undersigned Clerk of the
Colorado County) County Court, within and for said County, this
day personally came G. R. GUINN to me made known, and acknowledged
that he executed the foregoing Deed, dated Febry 13th 1867, and
delivered the same as his binding act and deed for the purposes
and consideration therein contained. In testimony of whichI
hereunto set my hand and Official Seal of office this 13th day
of February A.D.1867 GEO. McCORNICK, Clk. Co. Ct. C.C.
State of Texas) No 8451 Filed for record in my office at 10
Fayette County) O'clock A.M. Saturday the 16th day of February
1867. Z.M.P. FRENCH C.C.C.
I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the
Original Deed from G. R. GUINN to L. C. GRAVES together with
all the certificates and file marks theron endorsed or attached
and the Revenue Stamps of the United States to the amount of
fifty cents, was also thereunto attached Recorded at 10 O'clock
A.M. Monday the 25th day of March A.D. 1867
Z. K. P. FRENCH Clk Co. Court