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Grant to John Shiflett
19 June 1800
Albemarle County
205a. In the Countys of Albemarle and Orange one hundred and eighty four acres in the former and twenty one in the latter.
Grants 44, 1799-1800, p. 570 Margin note: John Shiflett, 205 acres, Albemarle & Orange.

James Monroe Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia To all to whom these presents shall Come Greeting Know Ye: That by virtue of two warrents, "to wit" one hundred and fifty five acres by Exchanged Warrant Number eight hundred and one [801] issued the ninth day of June Seventeen hundred and ninety seven, and fifty acres by Land Office Treasury Warrant Number nine thousand and Eleven [9011] issued the twenty first of November one thousand seven hundred and eighty one, There is Granted by the said Commonwealth unto John Shiflett A Certain tract or parcel of land Containing two hundred and five acres by Survey bearing date the fourth day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, lying and being in the County of Albemarle and Orange, one hundred and eighty four acres in the former, and twenty one acres in the latter County, and bounded as followeth to wit, beginning at a poplar corner to Francis Coward, then on his lines, South eighty six degrees East forty two poles to three poplars, in the County line, corner to said Coward and Huckstep, then on Hucksteps line, north thirty five degrees West one hundred poles to a white oak in said line, thence new lines South forty eight degrees West forty four poles to a Chesnut thence North Seventy five degrees West twenty four poles to pointers, thence South fifty degrees West fifteen poles to a Chesnut oak, thence north eight six degrees West ninety two poles to a Chesnut, then South sixty five degrees West Seventy four poles to a Chesnut on a ridge thence north forty five degrees West ninety four poles to a Chesnut, thence North Seventy two degrees West fifty three poles to a chesnut thence north thirty five degrees west forty poles to a Chesnut oak, thence South forty four degrees west seventeen poles to a Chesnut oak, thence South fifteen degrees East thirty seven poles to a pointer corner to David Eppeson, then on his line north sixty four degrees East twenty six poles to a Chesnut South fifty one degrees East thirty poles to a Chesnut South sixteen degrees East fifty one poles to a Chesnut South fifty degrees West thirty two poles to a hickory Stump South fifty seven degrees West twelve poles to a forked Chesnut South fifty two degrees East eighty poles to a Chesnut oak thence new lines, north eighty eight degrees East ninety eight poles to a hiccory sapling and spanish oak, South thirty two degrees East forty four poles to pointers corner to Jonathan Tyse?,then on his line north fifty nine degrees east one hundred and thirty seven poles to a Chesnut corner, to Francis Coward, thence on his line, north eighty degrees East sixty poles to the beginning with its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its apputenances to the said John Shiflett and his heirs for ever. In Witness whereof the said James Monroe Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond, on the nineteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and of the Commonwealth the twenty fourth.
plat of 205 acres
See also actual plat in 1798.

Grant to John Shiflett
19 June 1800
Albemarle County
25a. On Buck Mountain Creek.
Grants 44, 1799-1800, p. 572 Margin Note: Jno. Shiflett, 25 Acres, Albemarle

James Monroe Esquire Governor . . .That by virtue of an Exchanged Land office Treasury Warrant Number eight hundred and one [801] issued the ninth day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, There is Granted by the said Commonwealth unto John Shiflett A Certain tract or parcel of land Containing twenty five acres by Survey bearing date the thirteenth day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight; lying and being in the County of Albemarle on Buck mountain Creek, and bounded as followeth to wit, beginning at pointers on the Creek in Henry Burks line, thereon his line, South fifty degrees West fifty two poles to a white oak, thence north seventy two and a half degrees West one hundred and fourteen poles to pointers in said Burks line, thence a new line; North thirty degrees East nine and a half poles to a hickory, on Buck Mountain Creek, thence down the same, as it meanders one hundred and eight poles to a Gum and beech, in Thomas Fretwells line thence along his line, South Seventy four degrees East sixty two poles to a large white oak, thence South Seventy degrees West fourteen poles crossing the Creek to the beginning with its appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenences to the said John Shiflett and his heirs for ever, In Witness whereof . . . at Richmond, on the nineteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and of the Commonwealth the twenty fourth.

plat of 25 acres This is a plat of 25 acres of land lying in the county of Albemarle on the head of some of the braches of Buck mountain creek Surveyed for John Shiflet by virtue of land office treasury warrant No 801 dated 9th June 1797.
Surveyed Marth the 13th 1798.
Wm. Woods SAC

Joice Shiflet and her daughter, Mary Cox, to Claudius Buster
7 Sep 1801 115a.
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk. 13, p. 524/5

This Indenture Made this Seventh day of September in the year one thousand Eight hundred and one. Between Joice Shiflet and Mary Cox of the County of Albemarle and State of Virginia of the one part, and Claudius Buster Junr. of the State and County aforesaid of the Other part. Witnesseth that the said Joice Shiflett and Mary Cox for and in Consideration of the Sum of One hundred and Seventy pounds to them in hand paid by the said Claudius Buster Junr. the reicept whereof they do hereby acknowledge hat granted bargained sold and delivered unto said Claudius Buster Junr. One Certain Tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Albemarle which said Land Willed to us by our husband and father John Shiflett Containing One hundred and fifteen Acres more or Less, which said Buster lets them have one acre their life time and fire wood, not to make use of any kind of Timber. They are to have it at the Lower Corner next to Bland Ballard, said Land bounds as follows, adjoining Thomas Buster, Bland Ballard, John T. Hawkins and Elizabeth Obryan. To have and to hold the said Tract of Land with all its appurtenances [to Claudius Buster. . .] and his heirs forever, and the said Joice Shiftlett and Mary Cox for themselves, their heirs etc. do Covenant and agree with the said Claudius Buster Junr and his heirs etc. to forever warrant and defend the said Tract of Land with its appurtenances unto the said Claudius Buster Junr. and his heirs forever from the claim or claims of any person or persons Whatsoever In Witness whereof they have hereto set the hands and seals this day and date above written.
Joice Shiflett SEAL
Mary Cox SEAL
Signed Sealed and delivered In the presence of: [blank]

At A Court held for Albemarle County the 7th day of September 1801. This Indenture was produced into Court and acknowledged by Joice Shiflett and Mary Cox Parties thereto and by the Court Ordered to be recorded. Teste: John Nicholas CAC

Wm. Crew and Nancy his wife to James Early; Richard Shifflett, Thos's son witness
28 Nov 1802 123.75a.
 Partly Proved Deeds of Orange County 1737-1800, Reel #561

This indenture made this twenty eight day of November one thousand eight hundred and two between Wm Crew and Nancy his wife of Orange county of the one part and James Early of the said County of the other part ------------- One hundred twenty three acres and three quarters -----------
Signed Sealed and delivered
In presence of
Richard Shifflett, Thos's son.

Articles of Agreement: Joel Shiflett and George Poindexter
6 Sep 1802
Albemarle County Deed Book 14, pg. 25/6
Articles of Agreement made and entered into this 6th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two Between Joel Shiflett of the town of Milton of the one part and Geo Poindexter of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Shiflett hath bargained and sold to the said George Poindexter the lott of Land on which he now lives lying and being in the said town of Milton, having thereon one dwelling house in which the said Shiflett now lives, a Kitchen, Black Smith's Shop and other out houses Which said Lot of land is known and distingquished in the plan of said town by No at present unknown. Now the said Joel shiflett for and in consideration of the sum of Nine hundred Dollars, which he acknowledges to have received of the said George Poindexter binds himself his Heirs, Executors, Administrators, to deliver to the said George Poindexter lawful possession of the said Lott of Land on or before the twenty fifth day of December next well enclosed, And also to deliver the house hereon standing unimpaired, the Black Smiths Shop to be in good order for working one set of Black Smith's tools. And the said Shiflet doth hereby oblige himself his Heirs Executors and Admors to make good any injury the said house may sustain previous to there being delivered to the said Geo Poindexter and that if he the said Joel Shiflett should remove out of said house prior to the said 25th day of December next in that Case the said Geo Poindexter shall be entitled to take possesson thereof immediately the removal of said Shiflett & furthermore the said Joel Shiflett doth oblige himself his Heirs etc. to Make and execute to the said Geo Poindexter this Heirs or Assigns Whenever possession is delivered a good and sufficient Deed of conveyance in fee Simple to the aforesaid Lott of land and its Appurtenances In Testimony whereof the said Joel Shiflett hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first within written.
Joel Shiflett SEAL Signed Sealed & delivered
Presence of
Joseph Gossman?

At Albemarle September Court 1802
The Articles of Agreement Between Joel Shiflett & Geo Poindexter was produced into Court and acknowledged by the said Shiflett party thereto & ordered to be recorded.
Teste John Nicholas

George Poindexter to Joel Shiflett
7 Sep 1802 Lot 54
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk. 14, p. 26 (partial)

This Indenture made this Seventh day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two, Between George Poindexter of the County of Albemarle of the one part and Joel Shiflett of the same County of the other part Witnesseth, that the said George Poindexter for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Joel Shiflett before the sealing and Delivery of these presents, the receipt of which he doth hereby confess, Hath given, granted, Bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant Bargain and sell unto the said Joel Shiflett his Heirs and assigns forever one certain half acre Lot? of Land, lying and being in the town of Milton, Known & distinguished on the Plan of said town by Number Fifty four And the said Geo. Poindexter doth hereby covenant and agree with the said Shiflett that he will warrant and forever defend a good and sufficient title in fee Simple to the aforesaid Lott of Land free and clear . . . In Testimony whereof the said Geo. Poindexter hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and Year first written above.

Richard Shiflett from Bazel Guest and Rachael his wife
28 Nov 1802 83a.
Orange Co. Deed Bk. 24:44
Margin Notes: Guest and Wife to R. Shiflett Original sent to Benson Shifflett son of grantee by mail the 3rd day of March 1855 per order filed in place of deed

This Indenture made this twentyeighth day of November one thousand eight hundred and two between Bazel Guest and Rachael his Wife of the one part of Orange county, and Richard Shiflett of said county of the other part -- Witnesseth that the said Bazel Guest and Rachael his Wife hath for and in consideration of the sum of seventy pounds current money to them in hand paid, before the sealing and delivery bargained and sold unto the said Richard Shiflett his heirs and assigns forever, one certain tract or parcel of Land whereon the said Bazel Guest now lives and including with it the said Guest's survey of eleven acres adjoining said tract in Orange County containing with the eleven acres added to it eightythree acres and one quarter be the same more or less and bounded as followeth to Wit -- Beginning at a hickory and two poplars on the bank of Linches river, thence south fifty degrees west twenty eight poles to a dead Oak, thence south thirty one degrees west ninety two poles to two chesnuts on the top of the mountain, thence north eighty degrees west thirty six poles to a chesnut on a ridge, thence north seventy two degrees west twenty five poles to a gum on a ridge, thence north forty five degrees west, fifty poles to two pins on a ridge thence north sixty two degrees east eleven poles to a large pine on the said of county line mountain, thence north fifty two degrees east, one hundred and fifty poles to an oak and hickory on the bank of Linche's river, thence down the different meanders of the said River to the beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of Land unto the said Richard Shiflett his heirs and assigns forever, with its appurtenances etc. and the said Bazel Guest and Rachael his wife as will and shall for themselves their heirs and assigns forever warrant defend and maintain a good and lawful right in fee simple in the said land and premises unto the said Richard Shiflett his heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof we the said Bazel Guest and Rachael his Wife have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date first above written.
Bazel (his x mark) Guest SEAL
Rachael (her x mark) Guest SEAL
Signed sealed and deliverd in presence of:
William Goodall
Charles Parrott
James Early
James Sims
John Early

Memorandum That on the day and date within written quiet and peaceable possession was had and taken by the within named parties binding? to the true and honest meaning and intention of the within Indenture. In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date within written.
Bazel (his x mark) Guest
Rachael (her x mark) Guest
In presence of: William Goodall, Charles Parrott, James Early, James Sims, John Early

28th November 1802 These received of Richard Shiflett seventy pounds which is in full the consideration money in this Indenture required, received by me. Bazel (his x mark) Guest
Teste: William Goodall, Charles Parrott, James Early, James Sims, John Early

At a Court held for Orange county at the courthouse on Monday the twenty eighth day of April 1806. This Indenture together with the memorandum and receipt there on written, were severally proved by the Oaths of William Goodall, Charles Parrott and James Early witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste Reynolds Chapman clerk

Joel Shiflett and Sally his wife to George Poindexter
28 Dec 1802 house and lot in Milton
Albemarle County Deed Book 14, pg. 198

This Indenture made this 28th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and two Between Joel Shiflett and Sally his wife of the County of Albemarle & Town of Milton of the one part and George Poindexter ---- of the said County and Town of the other part Witnesseth that the said Joel Shiflett & Sally his wife for and in consideration of the sum of nine hundred dollars to him the said Joel Shiflett to hand paid the receipt of which is doth hereby acknowledged Hath given granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth give grant bargain and sell unto the said George Poindexter his heirs assigns ---- one certain Lott of Land lying and being in the said town of Milton having thereon one Dwelling house in which the said Shiflett now lives a Kitchen Blacksmiths shop his other out houses which said Lott of Land is known and distinguished in the plan of said Town by No. [blank] and the said Joel Shiflett and Sally his wife doth by these presents covenent and agree with the said George Poindexter that they will Warrant and forever Defend and good and sufficient title in fee Simple to the said Lot . . . In Testimony whereof they the said Joel Shiflett and Sally his wife have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and date above written.
Joel Shiflett SEAL
Signed Sealed and delivered
in presence of
Davider Anderson
C. Merlin Becker
Jno Henderson

Peter Johnson and Mary his wife to Joel Shiflett
21 Feb 1803 202a.
Albemarle County Deed Book 14, pg. 266
Margin Note: Johnson to Shiflett Indenture Excd. --- ---- 8 Oct 1839

This Indenture made the twenty first day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred three between Peter Johnson and Mary his wife of Prince Edward county of the one part and Joel Shiflett of Albemarle County of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said Peter and Mary for and in consideration of of the Sum of three hundred and eighty Pounds to them in hand paid The receipt is hereby acknowledged have this day bargained and sold and by these presents bargain, sell, and confirm to the said Joel Shiflett, his heirs and Assigns a certain tract or parcel of Land, lying on Buck Island Creek in the County of Albemarle containing by estimation two hundred and two acres more or less and bounded as follows, that is to say, beginning on the North side of Buck Island Creek at pointer on the said Creek, and running thence --- --- Thirty eight degrees West one hundred and eighty poles to pointers, ---- South Forty six degrees East, one hundred and forty six poles to pointers, thence South thirty eight degrees East two hundred and fifty poles to pointer on the North Side of Buck Island Creek, thence with the said Creek, as it meanders to the place of beginning, ---- that ------- of a tract of Land late the property of Valentine Wood, who died intestate, which, on the distribution thereof was allotted to the said Peter Johnson and Mary his Wife in right of the said Mary, one of the Sisters of Valentine Wood deceased, and which is described by the commisioners ----- by the Court of Albemarle County to divide the tract of Land aforesaid amongst the legal representatives of the said deceassed, in their report on that subject as Number four, of the allotments by them made, with all the appurtenances thereto. To have and to hold the said two hundred and two Acres of Land more or less, to the said Joel Shiflett his heirs and Assigns forever. And the said Peter Johnson and Mary his wife for themselves and their Heirs the --- of land with all and singular the appurtenances unto the said Joel Shiflett his heirs, and Assigns, free from the claim or claims of them the said Peter Johnson and Mary his Wife or either of them, their or either of their heirs and of all and every person or persons whatsoever, shall, will and ----- and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof the said Peter Johnson and Mary his Wife have hereunto subscribed their names, and affixed their seals on the day and Year first above written.
Peter Johnson
Mary Johnson
Signed sealed and
acknowledge in
presence of
--- Walker
--- B. Venable
Alex.? Wilson

Joel Shiflett and Salley his wife to John Fagg
8 Apr 1803 .5a. Lot in Milton
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk.14 , p. 305

This Indenture made this Eight day April in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and three. Between Joel Shiflett and Salley his wife of the County of Albemarle of the one part and John Fagg of the county aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that he said Joel Shiflett and Salley his wife, for and in consideration of the Sum of Four hundred Dollars to them in hand paid by the said John Fagg before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt of which they hereby confess hath given granted Bargained and Sold and by these presents doth give grant bargain and sell unto the said John Fagg his heirs and assigns forever one certain half acer lot of land lying and being in the Town of Milton. Know and distinguished in the place of said town number Fifty four and the said Joel Shiflett and Salley his wife doth hereby Covenant and agree with the said John Fagg that they will warrent & forever defend a good and Sufficient title in fee simple to the aforesaid lot of Land free and Clear from the Claim or Claims of all & every person or persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof the said Joel Shiflett and Salley his wife hath hereunto set their hands and affixed their Seals the day and year first above Written.
Joel Shiflett SEAL
Salley Shiflett SEAL
Sealed & delivered in presence of:
John Henderson
Martin Dawson

At Albemarle September Court 1803: This Indenture was acknowledged by Joel Shiflett and by the Court ordered to be recorded. Teste: John Nicholas CC

Grant to Bazel Guest adj. John Huckstep, Wm. Crew and Shiflett
25 Mar 1803 11a. Orange Co.
Land Office Grants No. 51, 1802-1803, p. 254-5

. . .by virture of a Land Office Treasury Warrant number fifteen thousand one hundred and seven [15107] issued the fourteenth day of Februrary one thousand seven hundred and eighty three [1783], There is Granted by the said Commonwealth unto Bazel Guest a Certain tract or parcel of land Containing eleven acres by survey bearing date the twenty third day of December seventeen hundred and ninety nine, lying and being in the County of Orange, on the south side of Linches river and bounded as followeth "to wit" beginning at a large chesnut, oak corner to William Crew and John Huckstep thence S45W6 poles to a chesnut Oak in said Crew's line S24W60 poles to three small chesnuts in Shiflets line with his line to a chesnut and chesnut oak ona ridge in said Shiflets new line with the same N49E39 poles to a white oak corner to said Shiflet in the said Hucksteps line thence with the same N40W44 poles to the beginning. . . in Richmond on the twenty fifth day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and three. . . [NOTE: this appears to ref. the John Shiflett who obtained the grant adj. Huckstep in 1799]

John Shiflett to John Snow
23 April 1803 98.25a.
Orange Co. Deed Book 23 p. 16
Margin Notes: Original delivered John Snow October 13 1817

This Indenture made this twenty-third day of April One thousand eight hundred and three, Between John Shiflett, Tho. son and Susanna his Wife of Orange County of the one part, and John Snow of the County aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said John Shifflett and his wife, hath for and in consideration of the sum of sixty Dollars to them in hand paid by the same John Snow before the sealing and delivering of these presents, the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge, hath bargained, sold, assigned, enfeoffed and confirmed unto the said John Snow, his heirs and assigns forever, one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Orange containing by estimation ninety eight and quarter acres be the same more or less and bounded as followeth, Towit _Beginning at two sycamores, Whence South twenty one and half degrees west, ninety pole to a Spanish Oak, thence north seventy three degrees West, one hundred pole, thence north eighty six degrees West, forty two pole to a Chesnut on the top of a mountain, thence north twenty one and half degrees east, One hundred and sixteen poles to a maple joined at the river then down the river to the Beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land and premises with all it's appurtenances unto the said John Snow his heirs and assigns forever, and the said John Shiflett and Susanna his Wife do will and shall forever warrant and defend the said land and premises unto the said John Snow his heirs and assigns forever. free from the Claim of them or any other person or persons whatsoever claiming any pretense thereto. In Witness whereof we the said John Shiflett and Susanna his wife have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date above written.
Signed sealed and delivered
John Shifflet, Tho.s son LS

in the presence of
Charles Parrott LS
John Cave
Elijah Morris
James Early
April 23d 1803 Rec'd of Mr. John Snow Sixty Dollars it being in full the Consideration --on this deed required. Rec'd by me.
John Shifflet Thos son
Teste
Charles Parrott

At a Court held for Orange County at the courthouse on Monday the twenty fifth day of April 1803. This Indenture was acknowledged by John Shifflet aparty thereto and ordered to be Recorded. Teste Reynolds Chapman Clk
Examined

Plat

William Morris to Ika Morris; John and Jacob Shiflett witnesses
10 May 1806
Partly Proved Deeds of Orange County 1737-1800, Reel #561

A Deed from William Morris sent to Ika Morris dated the 10th day of May 1806 and which was proved at October Court, 1806 by John Shiflett and Jacob Shiflett received by me September 22nd 1807
Ika his X mark Morris
Teste Rich'd M. Chapman

Bland Shiflet and Vina his wife to William McGehee
14 Nov 1806 124a.
Albemarle County Deeds, Book 15, p. 499

Margin note: Examined and deliverd Willim McGehee 20 Nov 1808

This Indenture made this fourteenth day of November 1806 between Bland Shiflett and Vina his wife of the County of Albemarle of the one part, and William McGehee of the Same County of the other part. Witnesseth that he said Bland Shiflett and [blank] his wife for and in consideration of One hundred pounds current money have Given granted bargained and Sold and by these presents do give grant bargain and Sell unto the Said William McGehee and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain Tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the County aforesaid containing one hundred and twenty four acres be the same more or less, lying on the foot of the mountains on Kids creek & bounded as follows to wit Beginning in the west side of Kids creek in the old line and running with the same North 12 East to a Chesnut and oak thence South 87 East 90 poles to a Locust thence North 3 East 57 poles to a chesnut red oak thence 26 degrees West 46 poles to a red oak & thence along ----- of? lines of Marked trees to two chesnut oaks on the West side of Kids creek corner of Benjamin Huntsman thence down the meaders of the Creek to the first Station. To have and to hold the tract or parcel of Land ----- -- --- -- ----Singular the appurtenances thereinto belonging. . . .In Witness wereof the said Bland Shiflett and Vina his wife have hereunto set my hand and Seal the date above
Bland (his X mark) Shiflett SEAL
Vina Shiflett SEAL
Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of
Alex Garrell
Thomas C. (Flethie/Flether??
James Jarman
Ira Garrell

At a Court held for Albemarle County the 1st December 1806
This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Blan Shiflete and Vina his wife to Wm. McGahee was presented into Court and acknowledged. (etc.?) the Said Vina being first previouly examined in Court relinquished her right of Dower to the within mentioned tract of land and (now?) to be recorded. ACopy Teste: John Nicholas, CAC

Jane Wood and William Wood to Joel Shiflett
6 Jun 1807
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk. 16, p. 156/7
Margin Notes: [Delvd to] Benj Sneed 8th Oct '39

This Indenture made and entered into this sixth day of June in the Year of our Lord 1807 between Jane Wood and William Wood of the one part and Joel Shiflett of the other part Witnesseth that the sd. Jane Wood and William Woods for and in Consideration of the Sum of two thousand twenty five Dollars and a quarter To them in hand paid by the said Joel Shiflett on or before the ensealing and Delivery of these presents the receipt Whereof is hereby Acknowledged have Bargained and Sold and by these presents unto the said Shiflett his and assigns a Certain Tract of Land lying and being in the County of Albemarle on bucks Irereland Creek bounded by the Said Joel Shiflett Humphrey Gains beginning at a Corner black Walnut on Buck Ireland Creek running thence N37W758 poles To pointers on a ridge thence 155W48 poles to pointers thence S45W72 poles to pointers thence S37E266 poles to pointers thence down Said BIreland Creek 188 poles To beginning together with all and Singular the Appurtennaces thereunto belonging to have and To hold the said Tract of Land and all its appurtenances unto the said Joel Shiflett his Heirs and assigns Forever to and for the only proper use and behoof of him the said Joel Shiflett forever and the said Jane Woods & William Woods for themselves and their heirs the said Tract of Land with all and Singular the premises and appurtenances before Mentioned unto the said Joel Shiflett his heirs & assigns Free form the Claim or Claims of them the said Jane Woods and William Woods or either of them or either of their heirs and of all and every person or persons whatsoever shall will and do warrant forever Defend by these presents in Witness whereof the said Jane Wood and William Woods have hereunto set their hand and seals the day and year above written.
Jane Wood
William Woods
Signed sealed & Delivered in presence of:
JChisholm
Mucan? Cisholm
Jno? H Woods

At a Court Continued and held for Albemarle County the 4th day of January 1807: [paraphrased:] proved by the oaths of John Chisholm and Mucan Chisholm; on 4 Jan 1808 it was fully proved by oath of John H. Wood and ordered to be recorded. Teste: John Nicholas CC
Note: Dates are correct as written.
Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife to Martin Raily
27 Feb 1808
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk. 16, p. 365

This Indenture made this 27th day of February in the year of our lord one thousand eighteen hundred and eight between Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife on the one part and Martin Raily on the other part, Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of seven hundred and sixty five dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge, the said Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife have bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell unto the said Martin Railey a certain parcel or tract of land in Albemarle County on the North side of Buck Island Creek and bounded as followeth to wit: Begining at Buck Island Creek in said Raily's line runing thence with his line North thirty eight degrees West two hundred and twenty eight poles, thence South Fifty five degrees West 43 poles thence East? 45 degrees West three & half poles, thence South thirty seven degrees East two hundred and seventy poles to Buck Island creek thence with the meanders of said Creek sixty poles to the begining. And the said Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife do hereby warrant and defend unto the said Martin Raily a good and lawful right, . . . omitted . . . unto the said land and the appurtenances. In the above bounds the pointers at the corners are omitted, and the quantity of acres seventy six and one half. In witness of the above indenture the said Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife have hereunto affixed their hands and seals the day and date above mentioned in presence of: William Tompkins, David A. Reynolds
Joel Shiflett SEAL
Sarah Shiflett SEAL

At Albemarle July Court 1808: This Indenture of Bargain & Sale from Joel Shiflett to Martin Reyley was produced into Court and acknowledged by Joel Shiflett party thereto & ordered to be recorded. ACopy Teste: John Nicholas CAC

William McGehee to Jacob Martin
21 Nov 1808 124a.
Albemarle Deed Bk. 16, p. 435/6

This Indenture made this twenty first day of November in the year of our Lord 1808 between Jacob Martin of the County of Albemarle of the one part and William McGehee of the County aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said McGehee for and in Consideration of the quantity of seven thousand pounds of nett inspected Tobacco, hath given, granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do gave, grant, bargain and Sell unto the said Jacob Martin and to his heirs and Assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the County aforesaid, containing one hundred and twenty four Acres be the same more or less lying on the foot of the Mountain on Kids Creek and bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning on the East Side of Kidd's Creek in the old line and running with the same North 12 degrees East to a Chesnut red Oak thence South 87 degrees East 20 poles to a locust, thence North 3 degrees East 32 poles to a Chesnut red Oak, thence 26 degrees West 46 poles to a red Oak, thence along several Lines of marked trees to two Chesnut Oaks on the West Side of Kids Creek Corner of Benjamin Huntsman thence down the meanders of the Creek to first Station. To have and to hold the tract or parcel of Land as aforesaid together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in any wise appurtaining unto the said Jacob Martin his heirs and Assigns for and the said William McGehee for himself his heirs etc. do by these presents covenant and agree to and with the said Jacob Martin his heirs that he will forever warrant the right and title to the same against the Claim of all persons whatsoever In Witness whereof the said William McGehee have hereunto set his hand and Seal the date above
William (his x mark) McGehee SEAL
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of:
John Walker Baylor
R Bruce
Joshua Shiflett

At a Court held for Albemarle County the 5th day of December 1808: This Indenture was produced into Court and acknowledged by William McGehee party thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste: John Nicholas CAC

Jacob Martin to William McGehee Deed of Trust on above land
21 November 1808
Albemarle Deed Bk. 16, p. 436/7

This Indenture made this twenty first day of November in the year [unreadable] Between Jacob Martin of the County of Albemarle of the one part and Wm. McGehee of the County aforesaid. Witnesseth that the said Martin inorder [to] secure the payment of seven thousand pounds of nett inspected Tobacco ---- the said Martin do do hereby acknowledge to be justly owing from [him the] said Martin to him the said McGehee hat made over in trust unto Alexander Garrett for the benefit of him the said William McGehee and in order to effectually secure the payment of the aforesaid quantity of seven thousand pounds of nett inspected Tobacco to him the said William McGehee, hath bargained, given, granted, and made over unto the said Alexander Garrett one certain tract or parcel of Land lying in the said County of Albemarle at the foot of the mountain on Kids Creek containing [one] hundred and twenty four Acres be the same more or less it being the tract of Land that the said Martin purchased of the said McGehee, together with all that appurtaines or in any wise belongs to the same. And it is [ex]pressly agreed by each of the parties aforesaid that if the said Martin [his] heirs etc. does not well and truly pay unto the said McGehee his heirs etc. the full and just quantity of seven thousand pounds of nett inspected Tobacco, on or before the twenty fifth day of December in the year 1813 that the said Alexander Garrett, shall immediately proceed to sell for ready money the aforesaid tract of Land and pay to the said McGehee all and any part of the aforesaid seven thousand pounds of nett inspected Tobacco with all the Interest due thereon, and Cost of selling the same and the balance of any to the said Martin. But the said Alexander Garrett is to give at least ten days notice of the time and place of such Sale by advertising the same on Court day at the Courthouse Door of the said County and at one or more of the most public places in the neighbourhood, where the land lies. In Witness whereof each party hath set their hands and Seals to the presents the date above written.
Jacob (his x mark) Martin SEAL
William (his x mark) McGehee SEAL
Alex Garrett

Signed, Sealed & delivered in presence of
John Walker Baylor
R Burce
Nathan Early?

At a Court held for Albemarle County the 5th day of December 1808 This Indenture from Jacob Martin to William McGehee was produced into Court and acknowledged by the said Jacob Martin party thereto and ordered to be recored. Teste: John Nicholas C.C.

John Shiflett heirs to Lewis Shiflett
6 Feb 1809
Albemarle Co. DB 16:478

We the undersigned heirs at law of John Shiflett, decd. do hereby assign all our right, title & interest in the above described land to Lewis Shiflett for value received and we do authorize the register of the land office to issue a patent to him in his own name for the said land grounded upon the plot and certificate of survey now lodged in the Registers Office.
Mary Cox
Joyce Shiflett
Joel Shiflett
Salley Shiflett
Bland Ballard
Frances Ballard
Martin (his X mark) Mooney
Patty (her X mark) Mooney
Elizabeth Booth

Deed Delivered to Garrett Shifflett present owner
19 Mar 1809 (1909?)
Orange County
Margin Note: Examined and deld. to Marcellus Turner for Garrett Shiflett present owner Mch 17, 1909
This Indenture made the 5th of February 1788 between Mace Pickett and Salley his wife of the County of Orange of one part and John Beadles of County aforesaid. . . that tract of land in Orange County and is part of a parcel of land the said Pickett bought of Thomas Strahly containing 437 acres and bounded Beginning at two hicories corner on the Top of a Mountain along the same to two red oaks in the Old Octonia Line thence with the same along the top of the mountain to the Beginning.
Mace Pickett
Sally (her x mark) Pickett
wit: William White, Thomas White, Jeremiah White.

Grant to Lewis Shifflett
18 Jun 1809
Albemarle County
220 1/2a. On the waters of Ivy Creek and Meadow Creek.
Grants 58, 1809, p. 164 Margin Note: Lewis Shifflett 220 1/2 acres, Albemarle, Ex. and del, the proprietor, 24th Augt. 1809

Plat for Heirs of John Shiflett

John Tyler Esquire Governor . . .that by virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant Number nine thousand and eleven [9011] issued the twenty first of November one thousand seven hundred and eighty one there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Lewis Shifflett assignee of Joel Shifflet, Sally Shifflet, Bland Ballard, Fracus Ballard, Martin Moony, Patty Moony, Elizabeth Booth, Mary Cox and Joice Shifflet, heirs and legal representatives of John Shifflett (Des.) A certain tract or parcel of land, containing two Hundred and twenty acres and an half by survey bearing date the fifteenth of December, one thousand seven hundred ninety four, lying and being in the county of Albemarle, on the waters of Ivy creek and meadow creek, and bounded as followeth to wit. Beginning at a small hickory corner to Thomas Burton, thence with his line, north four degrees east sixty five and a half poles to white oak pointers, thence with Susanna Phillips's line, south eighty eight degrees west eighty six poles to white oak pointers, thence with Richard Burches line, south twenty one degrees west eighteen poles to a branch, sixty six poles, a branch, one hundred and forty one poles, a branch, one hundred and ninety two poles a branch, all running into Ivy Creek, in all two hundred and seventy poles to white oak pointers thence with David Wades lines South thirty degrees east twenty two poles to a red oak, gum and hickory pointers, north eighty five and a half degrees east seventy four poles to two pines then on George Booth's lines north forty degrees east one hundred and twenty seven poles to a branch of meadow creek, one hundred and eighty six poles to a pine, north five and a half degrees east fifty seven poles to a pine and oak pointers and thence with Thomas Burton's line, north eighty two and a half degrees, west, thirty three and a half poles to the beginning, with its appurtenances. To Have and to Hold the said tract, or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Lewis Shifflet and his heirs for ever. In Witness Whereof . . .at Richmond on the eighteenth day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nine and of the Commonwealth the thirty third.

John Huckstep and wife Aggey to James Gentry
April 23, 1810
Orange County Deed Bk. 24:554
Margin notes: Original sent to James Gentry by Thomas Sorille May 1816
This indenture made this twenty third day of April on the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten, between John Huckstep and Aggey his wife of the one part, and James Gentry of the other part. Witnesseth that the said John Huckstep and Aggey his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand four hundred dollars to them in hand paid by the said James Gentry the receipt thereof they do hereby acknowledge have bargained, sold, [unknown], enfeoffed and forever confirmed unto the said James Gentry him and his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Orange on Lynches river containing four hundred acres be the same more or less, bounded by the county line on the south adjoining the lands of Thomas Shifflet, Reuben Golding and others, being the land formerly possessed by John Bryson and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning at three chesnuts and a chesnut oak on the banks of a draw on the south side of a mountain in the county line, thence N11W70 pole to two white oaks and a gum on the west side of the said mountain, thence N40W130 pole to a large chesnut in Bryson's line, then N10W220 pole to a oak and hickory, then N75W168 pole to a white oak and dogwood on the west side of pimple branch to a corner on Henry Austin, thence with the meaders of the said pemple branch to three white oaks standing on the north side of Lynches river then down the meanders of the river corner to the said Austin, thence down the said river corner, thence S55W [blank] pole to a large red oak, thence to three poplars in the county line, thence with the said county line south 65E240 pole to the beginning and the said John Huckstep and Aggey his wife doth hereby warrant and defend the right and title of the aforesaid tract or parcel of land to him the said James Gentry him and his heirs forever clear of all encumbrances together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the same. To have and to hold the same for their own proper use and behoofs forever free from the claims or claims of any person or persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof the said John Huckstep and Aggey his wife have set their hands and seals to these presents the day and year above written.
John Huckstep {seal}
Aggey Huckstep {seal}
Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of: [no one]

At a monthly court held for Orange county at the courthouse on Monday the twenty third day of April, 1810, this Indenture was acknowledged by John Huckstep [ ] and ordered to be recorded. Teste: Reynolds Chapman

Richard Shifflett and Molly his wife to Solomon Shifflett
12 Dec 1812 80a.
Albemarle County Unrecorded Deeds, Reel #216

Shifflett to Shifflett} Deed
5th April 1813 proved by Richard Bruce
7th April 1813 proved by Jacob Martin
Richards Plat

This Indenture made this twelfth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and twelve between Richard Shifflett and Molly his wife of the county of Albemarle of the one part and Solomon Shifflett of the county aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Richard Shifflett and Molly his wife for and in consideration of the sum of fifty Dollars to them in hand paid by Solomon Shifflett the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and for the further consideration that the said Solomon Shifflett shall maintain the said Richard and Molly his wife in sufficient clothing dish firewood & for the term of their natural lives and the said Richard Shifflett and Molly his wife for the consideration aforesaid hath bargaiined sold let over Enfeeoffed given granted and forever confirmed unto the said Solomon Shifflett him and his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Albemarle on the headwaters of Buck Mountain creek containing by estimation eighty acres be the same more or less adjoining the lands of Jacob Martin Thomas Langford and others being the tract of land whereon the said Richard Shifflett now lives and all that he possesses in the said county of Albemarle and the said Richard and Molly his wife doth hereby warrant and forever defend the right and title of the aforesaid tract of land free from the claim or claims of any person or oersons whatever together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise belongs to the same to him the said Solomon Shifflett him and his heirss forever to have and to hold the same for their own proper use abd behoofs forever In witness whereof the said Richard Shifflett and Molly his wife have set their hands and seals to these presents the day and year above written
Signed sealed and acknowledged
Richard his X mark Shifflett SEAL
Molly her X mark Shifflett SEAL
In presence of
Rich'd Bruce April 1813
Joshua Shifflett
Jacob Martin April 1813

Charles Davis to Joshua Shiflett
17 Feb 1813 98a.
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk. 18, p. 402/3
Margin Notes: Davis to Shiflett Examd. deliverd to Richd Bruce 4th June 1818

This Indenture made this Seventeenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirteen between Charles Davis of the County of Rockingham of the one part and Joshua Shiflett of the County of Albemarle of the other part Witnesseth that the said Charles Davis for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred & twenty dollars to me in hand paid by the said Shiflett the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have bargained sold given granted, Enfoefd and forever confirm unto the said Shiflett him and his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the said County of Albemarle on the buck mountain adjoining the Land of Richard Bruce Crenshaw White and Others containg ninty Eight acres be the same more or less being the same track whereon Mary Davis now lives on and the said Davis doth hereby warrant and Defend the right and title of the aforesaid tract of land together with all that appertains or in any wise belongs to the same to him the said Joshua Shiflett him and his heirs forever. To have and To hold the Same for his own proper use and Behoof. forever Clair of All encumbrance. In Witness Whereof the said Charles Davis hath set his hand and seal to these presents the day & year above written.
Charles (his x mark) Davis
Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in the presence of:
Betsy (her x mark) Bruce
John (his x mark) Shiflett
Rich Bruce
Elisher Hallett
George Collins

At a Court held for Albemarle County the 2d Day of August 1813: This Indenture of Bargain and Sale was produced into Court and proved by the oaths of John Shiflett Richd Bruce and Elisha Hallott Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. teste: John Nicholas
Note: I believe this is land listed on the tax table

William Hogg to Joel Shiflett 3 May 1813 (admitted to record) 200a.
Albemarle Co Deed Bk. 18, p. 340/1
Margin Notes: Hogg to Shiflett Examd Devd Ben Sneed 8 Oct '39

This Indenture made this [blank] day of [blank] in the year One Thousand eight hundred and [blank] Between William Hogg of the County of Albemarle and Joel Shiflet of the said County Witnesseth that wherein the said William Hogg hath this day bargained sold setover and delivered to the said Joel [Shiflett] his Heirs etc. forever the following tract or parcel of Land Lying and being in the said County of Albemarle and adjoining Buckisland Creek and bounded as followeth beginning at Pointers thence to --- line S38E238 poles to pointers on Chisholm? thence N22E43 poles [to a] point of Rocks thence down buckisland Creek 135 poles thence N--West 181 poles on Joel Shifletts line to pointers thence S44West-- poles to pointers at the beginning Containing two hundred Acres be the same more or less agreeable to a Survey made by William ------ the thirty first day of December last past being a part of the tract of land the said Hogg purchased of John Watson for in the Consideration of three Thousand Dollars Current Money of Virginia to him the said William Hogg by the said Joel Shiflett in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt of which the said William Hogg doth hereby acknowledge which aforesaid tract or parcel of Land with ----ments thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining the said William Hogg doth by these presents forever Warrant and defend to the said Joel Shiflett his heirs & assigns etc. forever against the claim of him the said William Hogg his heirs etc. also all other person or persons Whatsoever in Witness whereof the said William Hogg doth hereunto set his his hand and affix his seal day and year aforesaid.
the words Joel Shiflet interlined before signed
William Hogg SEAL
[no witnesses]

This Indenture of Bargain and Sale was produced into Court and acknowledged by William Hogg party thereto and orderd to be recorded. Teste: John Nicholas CC

Mortgage from Martin Dawson to Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife on above land
3 May 1813
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk. 18, p. 351/2

This Indenture made this third day of May One thousand eight hundred and thirteen Between Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife of the first part William Hogg of the second part and martin Dawson of the third part Witnesseth that whereas the said Joel Shiflett is Justly indebted to the said William Hogg in the just and full sum of On thousand five Hundred dollars by bond bearing equal date with this Indenture and payable on the twenty fifth day of December next ensuing and to bear interest from that date till paid which aforesaid sum the said Joel Shiflett is desirous of securing payment of to the said William Hogg his certain Attorney heirs etc. for and in consideration whereof and for and in the further consideration of one dollar by the said Martin Dawson to the said Joel Shiflett & Sarah his wife ----- paid before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt of which the said Joel Shiflett & Sarah his wife doth hereby Acknowledge he the said Joel Shiflett & Sarah his wife doth by these presents give grant bargain sell set over and deliver to the said Martin Dawson his heirs Assigns etc. forever the following tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Albemarle and adjoining Buck island Creek & Containing two hundred acres by the Same more or less being the same tract or parcel of land sold by said William Hogg to the said Joel Shiflett as per of said Hogg to said Shiflett for --- bearing date the {blank] day of [blank] to have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with the ---turments thereto belonging to him the said Martin Dawson his heirs assigns etc. --- the said Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife doth by these presents forever warrant & defend the right & title both at law and Equity to the aforesaid tract or parcel of Land with the ---------- belonging to him the said Martin Dawson his heirs assigns etc. forever against the Claim of him the said Joel Shiflett & Sarah wife their heirs etc. Also against the claim of all other person or persons whatsoever. Nevertheless rendered under the condition and it is the true meaning and intent of this trust that if the said Joel Shiflett [missing] next till paid also pay the costs drawing ---ing ---iary deed of Trust into effect Then and in that case this Indenture --- cease determine and become utterly null and void ---- default thereof the said Martin Dawson heirs Assigns --- by these presents fully and empowered After said Twenty fifth day of December next to proceed to sell aforesaid tract or parcel of Land with the emoluments [thereto] belonging for the best price that can be Obtained in Money first advertising the time and place of Sale at least three weeks previous to the day of Sale and in at least three different public places and out of the proceed of the sale of the said tract or parcel of Land with the emoluments the --- in the first place pay the costs [of?] recording & Carrying this trust into effect in the next place pay the said William Hogg the sum of Money due him as aforesaid with Interest as aforesaid till paid The surplush if any pay the said Joel Shiflett his heirs etc. In Witness whereof the said Joel Shiflett William Hogg & Martin Dawson have hereunto set their hands and affixed their Seals the day and year aforesaid.
Joel Shiflett SEAL
Sary Shiflett SEAL
William Hogg
Martin Dawson

Singed Sealed & Delivered inpresence of: [blank]

At a court held for Albemarle county the 3d Mary 1813: This Indenture of bargain & Sale was produced into Court and acknowledged by Joel Shiflett William Hogg & Martin Dawson parties thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste: John Nicholas

Richard Shiflett to Bennett Shiflett and Micajah Shiflett
20 May 1813 Personal Property
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk. 18, p. 471

know all men by these presents that I Richard Shiflett of the County of Albemarle have bargained Sold and delivered unto Bennet Shiflett and Micajah Shiflett of the County aforesaid one bright bay mare seven head of nett Cattle (to wit) two Cows & Calves and one yearling marked with a Crop & a Slit in the left ear and a nick in the right ear and five head of sheep marked with the same mark as the Cattle two beds & furniture one pot and Some pewter together with all the rest of my furniture of Every Description for and in Consideration of the sum of thirty three dollars which I received of the said Bennett by the hands of Charles Langford and for the Consideration of thirty Dollars due the said Bennett for one years laber in the Year 1811 and for the Consideration of thirty dollars due the said Micajah for labour done in the year 1812 & 1813 and for the further Consideration that the said Bennett and Micajah is to Maintain the said Richard and his wife during their Natural lives and to find them in good Clothes Diet etc. for the said term of their Natural lives And the said Richard doth hereby warrant and defend the right and title of the said mare Cattle and Sheep and furniture free from the Claim or Claims of any person or persons Whatever In Witness whereof the said Richard Shiflett hath set his hand and seal to these presents this twentinith day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirteen.
Richard (his x mark) Shiflett SEAL
Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in presence of:
Richd. Bruce
John (his x mark) Shiflett
Elisha Hallett

At a Court held for Albemarle County the 5th of October 1813: This Bill of Sale was produced into Court and proved by the Oath of Richard Bruce one of the Witnesses thereto and Continued for further proof. And at a Court held for said County the first of November 1813 It was again produced into Court & Acknowledged by Richd. Shiflett party thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste: John Nicholas CAC

Overton Shiflet from James White and Susanna his wife
5 Apr 1815 100a.
Orange County Deed Book 28:315

This Indenture made this twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifteen between James White and Susanna his wife of the county of Orange and state of Virginia of the one part, and Overton Shiflet of the county and state aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that James White and Susanna his wife for and in consideration of the sum of fifty five pounds current money of Virginia, to them in hand paid by the said Overton Shiflet at or before the ensealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof they doth hereby acknowledge hath given granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said Overton Shiflet one certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimation onehundred acres be the same more or less situated lying and being in the county aforesaid and bounded as followeth to wit Beginning in James Whites line thence north 30 degrees west 200 poles to a black oak saplin and two dogwoods thence E 150 poles to a poplar and chesnut oak, thence south 50 degrees east 100 pol to a corner on a branch in Whites line thence south 45 degrees west 180 poles to the beginning Together with all houses, buildings orchards, gardens, fences, woods, waters & watercourses and all the estate, rights, title interest, profit claims and demands whatsoever to them the said James White and Susanna his wife in and to the premises aforesaid and every part and parcel. To have and to hold the land and premises aforesaid with its appurtenances unto the said Overton Shiflet his heirs and assigns and to no other use intent or purpose whatsoever and that the said James White and Susanna his wife to warrant and forever defend the said land and premises aforesaid free from the claims or claim of any person or persons whatsoever claiming any right or title thereunto In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals.
James White SEAL
Susanerhis White SEAL
in the presence of: Test Willis White, Wyatt Bingham, George Bingham, John Morris, James Shiflet

At a quarterly court held for the county of Orange at the courthouse on monday the twenty eighth of August 1815 this Indenture was proved by the oaths of John Moris and James Shiflet witnesses thereto and at a monthly court held for the said county at the courthouse aforesaid on monday the twenty fourth of April 1830 the said Indenture was further proved by the oath of George Bingham also a witness to the same and ordered to be recorded. Teste

James Early and wife Elizabeth to Stephen Shifflett
25 May 1815 83.5a.
Rockingham Co. Deed Book 2, pg 540

This Indenture made the 25th. day of May, in the year of our Lord, Eighteen hundred and fifteen, Between James Early and Elizabeth, his wife, of the County of Orange and State of Virginia, of the one part and Stephen Shifflett of the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid, of the other part - Witnesseth that the said James Early and Elizabeth, his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred and thirty-four dollars current money of Virginia, to them in hand paid by the said Stephen Shifflett, the receipt whereof they hereby acknowledge and therefore doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said Stephen Shifflett, his heirs and assigns forever, Eighty-three and a half acres of land, be the same more or less, it being a part of a tract of land of ---- acres formerly granted to James Brison by patent bearing date, the ----day of ----in the year---- and by deed to James Early will appear by the office of record of Rockingham to Wit - Beginning at a white oak thence North forty-two West one hundred and sixty-two poles to a hickory and down chestnut and South thirty East six-(-ty or teen) poles to a down hickory and Spanish oak, thence across the tract (South?) thirty-one degrees East one hundred and thirty-three poles thence forty poles to Pointers or sprouts of an auld chestnut stump, thence to the beginning, together with all appurtenances thereto belonging to have and to hold the said parcel of land containing Eighty-three and a half acres as aforesaid and set forth as the said boundary lines with its appurtenances unto the said Stephen Shifflett and his heirs or assigns forever, to the sale, use and behoof of him the said Stephen Shifflett and of his heirs and assigns forever and the said James Early and Elizabeth, his wife, and their heirs shall and will from time to time and at all times hereafter, warrant and defend the said piece of land as of said with its appurtenances unto the said Stephen Shifflett, his heirs or assigns, forever against the claims of any person or persons claiming from or under them or any or either of them, or any other person whatsoever in witness whereof the said James Early and Elizabeth, his wife, hath hereunto duly scribed their names and affixed their seals - the day and year first written - Signed, Sealed and Delivered
James Early
Elizabeth Early

In the presence of us
Charles Pannell, James Ogg, Robert Ansell
William Early, John Ogg, Lyre R. Brown
Larkin Shifflett, Absalom Shifflett, James Meadows
John Dollars, Edmund Shifflett

In the clerks office of the County Court of Rockingham, this deed from James Early and Elizabeth, his wife, to Stephen Shifflett was this day presented to me H. J. Gambill, Deputy Clerk of the said County and being acknowledged by the said names as the law directs, is admitted to record. Teste: H. J. Gambill D.C.R.C.

Eli Austin to John Shifflett
8 Jan 1816 196a.
Orange Co. Deed Book 27, pg 27, 28
Margin note: Austin to Shifflett, Original deld Obadiah Shifflet power of John Shiflet, Aug 24 1818
NOTE: this is the John Shiflett who m. Rhoda Shiflett, see deed following dated 21 May 1819
This Indenture made this eighth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixteen Between Eli Austin of the County of Albemarle of the one part and John Shifflett of the County of Orange of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Austin hath bargained, sold, enfessed, let over and forever confirmed unto the said Shifflett him and his heirs forever for the consideration of three hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Shifflett the receipt the said Austin doth hereby acknowledge once certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in said County of Orange on the waters of Lynches river containing one hundred and ninety six acres being all the land the said Austin inherited from his father and bounded as followeth (to wit) Beginning at Pointer on Lynches river, thence up the river two hundred and twenty six poles to Pointer thence down a branch ninety six poles to a sycamore thence south eleven and half degrees West forty pole(s) to a chesnut oak corner thence north eighty four degrees West two hundred and eight poles to a white oak and dogwood thence up the branch one hundred and ninety three pole to Pointers on a branch thence north eighteen degrees East ten poles to Pointers at the beginning And the said Austin doth hereby warrant and defend the right and title of the aforesaid tract of land to him the said Shifflett him and his heirs forever together with all the appurtinances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the same clear of all incumbrance free from the claim or claims of any person or persons whatever To have and to hold the same for their proper use and behooof forever. In Witness whereof the said Austin hath set his hand and seal to these presents the day and year above written.
Eli Austin
Signed, sealed in presence of
Richd Bruce
Mily Shifflett
Betsy Bruce

Winston Shiflett from James Early and Elizabeth his wife
2 Jan 1817 108a.
Orange Co. Deed Bk. 28:68/9
Margin notes: Early & wife to Shifflett Original delv'd Howard Shiflett Sept 24 1832 per order

This Indenture made the 2nd day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seventeen, between James Early and Elizabeth his wife of Orange county of the one part and Winsten Shifflett of the other. Witnesseth, that the said James Early and wife for and in consideration of the sum of eighty two pounds eight shillings of lawful money of Virginia to him the said James Early in hand well and truly paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged he the said James Early hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Winsten Shifflett his heirs and assigns forever, one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Orange and State of Virginia containing by estimation 108 acres be the same more or less to wit. Beginning a pine & maple on the south side of Linches river running thence south eleven degrees west eighty four poles to a chesnut oak thence south twenty one degrees east thirty four poles to an oak near some large rocks, thence south thirty five degrees east ninety five poles to a large pine on the county line, thence north fifty two degrees east one hundred and forty eight poles to a beech on said river on which the courses began, thence up the several courses of said river to the beginning, and also all water courses, riverlets, buildings, and improvements whatever belonging or in anywise appertaining to said tract of land of him the said James Early of in and to the said ------- etc. unto the said Winsten Shifflett his heirs and assigns forever. And the said James Early for himself and his heirs the said messuages etc. and premises and every part thereof against him and his heirs and against all and every person or persons whatever to the said Winsten Shifflett his whirs and assigns. shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents.
James Early SEAL
Elizabeth Early SEAL
Signed, sealed and witnessed in the presence of [blank]

Orange County to wit: We William Parrott and Sanford Beazley magistrates of the said county do hereby certify that James Early party to the above deed duly acknowledged the same before us on the 2nd day of January in the year 1818 and desired us to certify the said acknowledgment to the clerk of the county court of Orange in order that the said deed may be ecorded. Witness our hands and seals William Parrott Sanford Beazley

Orange county to wit: . . . Elizabeth Early the wife of James Early party to a certain deed for the conveyance of real estate to Winston Shifflett bearing date on the 2nd day of January 181 hereunto annexed. . . [rest missing]

Lewis Shiflett and Sally his wife to Joel Terrell
16 Sep 1817 120.5a.
Albemarle County Deed Book 20, pages 441 to 442
This Indenture made the sixteenth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventeen between Lewis Shiflett & Sally his wife of the County of Albemarle of the one part and Joel Terrell of the same county of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Lewis Shiflett for and in consideration of the sum of twelve hundred and five dollars to him in hand paid by the said Joel Terrell the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said Joel Terrell one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County aforesaid containing one hundred and twenty acres and a half by actual survey on the waters of Ivy Creek and Meadows Creek and bounded as follows: beginning at a pine and two hickories corer on Alexander Garrett's & Joseph Bishop's line thence on Bishop's line to a white oak, gum and hickory corner on James Garland, formerly Richard Burch's line, thence with sd. Garland's line to white oak pointers on Wade's line thence with David Wade's line S 30 E 22 poles to a red oak, gum, and hickory pointers thence N 85 1/2 E 74 poles to two pines thence on George Booth's line N 40 E 127 poles to a ranch on Meadow creek thence on Booth's line to the beginning, to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land to him the said Joel Terrell and his heirs forever with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging and the said Lewis Shiflett for himself and his heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, doth forever warrant and defend the title of the said land to the said Joel Terrell and his heirs against the claim or claims of him the said Lewis Shiflett & his heirs, Exors. and every other person or persons whatsoever: In testimony whereof the said Lewis Shiflett hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and date written.                           Lewis Shiflett SEAL

Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
Chas. Brown              Sally X (her mark) Shiflett SEAL
A. Broadshead
Jo. Bishop
Jno. R. Jones

John Shiflett of Orange to Jacob Shiflett of Orange
27 Apr 1818 100a.
Orange County Deed Book #27, pages 314 & 315
This Indenture made the 27th day of April eighteen hundred and eighteen between John Shiflett of Orange County State of Virginia of the one part and Jacob Shiflett of said county of the other part- Wittnesseth that the said John for the consideration of one dollar to him in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of the presents as well for other consideration him it---- money hath bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto the said Jacob Shiflett a certain tract of land lying in Orange county containing one hundred acres and be the same more or less and bounded as follows Beginning on Lynches river at Henry Austin's corner thence with his line to the corner of John Lane's heirs, thence with their line to the corner of Mills heirs, thence ----- side of the poison knolls and from thence along the Butter pole hill to the beginning To have and to hold the said land with all and singular appurtenances to the said Jacob and his heirs forever and the said John Shiflett for himself his heirs &c. doth covenant with the said Jacob his heirs &c. to warrant and defend the title to the said land to the said Jacob Shiflett and his heirs free from the claim of all and every person whatsoever In Testimony whereof the said John Shiflett has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year above written
in presence of               John his X mark Shiflett SEAL

At a monthly court held for the county of Orange at the courthouse on Monday the twenty seventh of April 1818 This Indenture was acknowledged by John Shiflett a party thereto and ordered to be recorded     Teste

Lewis Shiflett from James Early and Elizabeth his wife
27 Feb 1819 126a.
Orange Co. Deed Bk. 28:128

This Indenture made this twenty seventh day of February one thousand eight hundred and nineteen between James Early and his wife Elizabeth of Orange county of the one part and Lewis Shifflett of the other part. Witnesseth that the said James Early and Elizabeth his wife for and in consideration of the sum of onehundred and twenty pounds current money to them in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of these presents by the said Lewis Shifflett hath bargained sold aliened enfeoffed and confirmed unto the said Lewis Shifflett his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Orange and containing one hundred and twenty six acres be the same more or less and bounded as followeth Beginning at a gum at the mouth of a branch on the banks of Lynches river thence south thirty degrees west one hundred and twenty poles to corner spanish oak thence north forty eight degrees west eighty poles to corner chesnut on the mountain thence north five degrees east one hundred and sixty eight poles to three chesnut oaks thence new lines viz. N5E188 poles to a beech and gum at the mouth of Linches river thence down the river to the beginning. To have and to hold the said land with all its appurtenances unto the sd. Lewis Shifflett his heir sand assigns forever and the sd. James Early and Elizabeth his wife as will and forever warrant and defend the said land and premises unto the sd. Lewis Shiflett his heirs and assigns forever free from the claim or claims of any person whatsoever. In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and year first above written.
James Early SEAL
Elizabeth Early SEAL

Orange county to wit: . . . James Early party to the within deed hath duly acknowledged the same before us on the 20th day of May in the year 1819. . .W.H. Stanard SEAL Sanford Beazlly SEAL

Orange County to wit:. . .Elizabeth Early wife of James Early party to a certain deed for the conveyance of real estate to Lewis Shifflett bearing date on the 20th day of February in the year 1819 and hereunto annexed personally appeared before us. . . [and] acknowledged the same to be her act and deed. . . Given under our hands and seals this 20th day of May 1819. W.H. Stanard SEAL, Sanford Beazley SEAL

At a quarterly court held for the county of Orange at the courthouse on monday the twenty fourth of May 1819 This Indenture was presented into court and the same having been duly acknowledged by James Early and Elizabeth his wife parties thereto before William H. Stanard and Sanford Beazley magistrates of the county aforesaid as appears by their certificates hereon written the said Indenture and certificates are ordered to be recorded.

John Shiflett to Joshua Shiflett
14 April 1819 40a.
Albemarle Co. Deed Book 21, p. 445
Margin Notes: Examined

This Indenture made and entered into this fourteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen between John Shiflett of the one part and Johua Shiflett of the other part. Witnesseth that the said John for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Joshua the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold alienated, and enfoeffed unto the said Joshua him & his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Albemarle on the waters of Buckmountain creek and bounded by the land of Richard Bruce, George Colliers, and Jeremiah Jarrels containing forty acres be the same more or less and I do hereby warrant and defend the right and title to the aforesaid tract of land to him the said Joshua Shiflett him and his heirs forever free from the claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever To have and to hold the same clear of all incumbrance together with all that appertains to the same with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or any wise appertaining unto the same for their own proper use and behoof forever. In Witness Whereof I have set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
John (his x mark) Shiflett SEAL
Signed, sealed in presence of:
Richard Bruce
Charles Langford
Micael Shiflett

At a Court held for Albemarle County the seventh day of June 1819. This Indenture was produced into Court and acknowledged by John Shiflett party thereto to be his act and deed & ordered to be recorded. Teste.

John Shifflett and Susannah his wife to Micajah Shiflet
15 Apr 1819 100a.
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk. 22, p. 339/40

This Indenture made this 15 day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen Between John Shiplet of Orange County and State of Virginia and Susana his wife of the one part and Macajer Shiplet of Albemarle County & aforesaid State of Virginia Witness that the said Shiplet and Susanna his wife for and in consideration of the sum of Two hundred dollars to them in hand paid by the said Micajah Shiflet at or before the ensealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof we doth acknowledge and thereof doth acquit and discharge the said Micajer Shiplet his heirs excs adms and for divers good causes and considerations thereto moving hath granted aliened released enfeeffed and confirmed and by these presents doth grant alien release enfeeoff and confirm unto the said Micajah Shiplet his heirs and assigns one tract of land containing one hundred acres by estimation be the same more or less lying and being partly in Albemarle County & partly in Orange County and bounded as followeth, to wit, begining in Albemarle on a chesnut red oak and white oak in Jonathan Tyrees line runing thence up a path on a ridge called Wills ridge to a chesnut & chesnut oak thence North 3 degrees west to a corner chesnut on the top of the mountain thence with Richard Shiplets line to his corner thence with James Gentrys line to his corner in the County line of Albemarle thence with Major Isaac Simm-ses line to his corner thence with Tyrees line to the begining to have and to hold the sd land and premises with the appurtenances and every part thereof unto the said Micajer Shiplet his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the sd Micajer Shiplet his heirs & assigns forever and the said John Shiplet & Susanna his wife do by these presents bind ourselves our heirs Executors and administrators forever to warrant and defend a good and lawful right to the above granted and bargained premises unto the said Micajer Shiplet his heirs & assigns against all claims or demands of us our heirs execr. admrs. or any person or persons whatsoever In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and date above mentioned.
John Shipilet SEAL
and Susanna his wife SEAL
Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of [blank]

In Albemarle County Court Clerks office the 2nd day of April 1821
This Indenture was presented to me in said office the date above and acknowledged by John Shiflett party thereto and therefore the same is admitted to record. Teste: Ira Garrett DC

Larkin Shiffalette Survey
13 May 1819
Land Warrant 6524, 50a. Orange
Land Grant Book H, p. 484
Larkin Shiffalette Survey 50 acres Orange Co. at the Ridge

An entry made in the name of Larkin Shiffalette ~~~~~~~ Survey the 13th of May 1819 Containing by estimation Fifty acres beginning at two Chesnut oaks on the South side of Fork Mountain running thence N 7° W 68poles to a large Chesnut oak Thence N 83° E12 poles to two Chesnut oaks Thence N 7° W 92 poles to a large white oak Chesnut and Spanish oak on the East side of Said mountain Thence S 83°W 55 Poles to a large red oak spanish Oak and hickery saplin Thence S7° E160 poles to a Chesnut in amongst some Rocks Thence N 83° E 44 Poles to the Beginning, which Land his in the big Mountains in Orange County
The above Entry was made on a Treasury Land warrent No. 6524 Issued the 6th day of February 1819 to Thos. Sorrell for 2000 acres. 50 acres of which has been assigned to Larkin Shiffalett.
Surveyd Rme. Wm. D. Clarke D.L.O.C.
I have Examind the above survey and find it Correct
Reuben Linsay S.O.C.

John Shiflett and Rhodia his wife to Lewis Shiflett
21 May 1819 196a.
Orange Co. Deed Bk. 28:163

This Indenture made this 21st day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen between John Shiflet and Rhodia his wife of the one part and Lewis Shiflett of the other part both of Orange county and state of Virginia Witnesseth that the said John Shiflet and Rhodia his wife for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundred dollars to them in hand paid by the said Lewis Shiflet at and before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof we doth acknowledge and thereof doth requite and discharge the said Lewis Shiflet his heirs executors and administrators, and for divers good causes and considerations thereto moving hath granted, aliened, released, enfeoff and confirm unto the said Lewis Shiflet his heirs and assigns one tract of land lying and bind in the county of Orange on the waters of Lynches river containing one hundred and ninety six acres and bound as follows to wit Beginning at pointers on Lynch river thence up the river two hundred and twenty six poles to pointers, thence up a branch ninety six poles to a sycamore, thence south eleven and half degrees west forty poles to a chesnut oak corner, thence north eighty four degrees west two hundred and eight poles to a white oak and dogwood thence up the branch onehundred and ninety three poles to pointers on a branch, thence north eighteen degrees east ten poles to the beginning and the said John Shiflet and Rhodia his wife doth warrant and defend the right and title of the aforesaid tract of land to him the said Lewis Shiflet his heirs and assigns forever together with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the same clear of all encumbrances free from the claim or claims of any person or persons whatever To have and to hold the same for their proper use and behoof forever In Witness whereof the said John Shiflet and Rhodia his wife hath set their hands and seals to these presents the day and year above written.
John Shiflett SEAL
Rhody Shiflett SEAL
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of [blank]
Orange County to wit We William H. Stanard and Sanford Beazley magistrates of the said county do hereby certify that John Shiflett party to the within deed hath duly acknowledged the same before us on the 21st day of May in the year 1819 and desired us to certify the said acknowledgment to the clerk of the county court of Orange in order that the said deed may be recorded. Witness our hands and seals WH Stanard Sanford Beazley

Orange County to wit: . . .Rhodia Shiflett the wife of John Shiflett parties to the within deed for the conveyance of real estate to Lewis Shiflett bearing date on the 21st day of May and hereunto annexed. . . acknowledged the same to be her act and deed. . .

At a monthly court held of the county of Orange at the courthouse on monday the twenty eighth of June 1819 This Indenture of Trust was presented into court and the same having been duly acknowledged by John Shiflett and Rhodia his wife parties thereto before William H. Stanard and Sanford Beazley magistrates of the county aforesaid as appears by their certificates thereon written The said Indenture and certificate are ordered to be recorded. Teste

Overton Shifflett to Stephen Shifflett
25 Jun 1819 69a.
Rockingham Co. Deed book 4, pg 440-441

This Indenture made this 25th day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen, Between Overton Shiflett of Orange County and State of Virginia and Sally, his wife, of the one part, Stephen Shiflett of Rockingham County and aforesaid State of the other part, Witnesseth that said Overton Shiflett and Sally, his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to them in hand paid by the said Stephen Shiflett in full before the ensealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof we doth acknowledge and therefore doth acquit and discharge the said Stephen Shiflett, his heirs, executors, administrators and for diverse good causes and considerations thereto, hath granted alienor, released, enfeoffed, and confirmed and by these presents doth grant alienor, release, enfeoff, and confirm unto the said Stephen Shiflett, his heirs and assigns, one tract of land containing sixty-nine acres by estimation, be the same more or less lying and being in the County of Rockingham and bounded as follows to Wit: Beginning at a Chestnut in said Shiflett's line running then as with Baugher's line to a watery oak thence with the said Baugher's line to a chestnut oak thence with Baugher's line to the said Shiflett's line thence with Shiflett's line to the Beginning, to have & to hold the said land & premises with the appurtenances and every part thereof unto the said Stephen Shiflett, his heirs & assigns the sole use and behove of the said Stephen Shiflett, his heirs & assigns forever and Overton Shiflett & his wife Sally do by these presents Bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and administrators forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises unto the said Stephen Shiflett, his heirs and assigns against all claims and demands of us or our heirs, Executors, administrators, or any person or persons whatsoever, In witness where of we have hereunto set our hands and seals, the day and date above mentioned. Overton Shiflett Seal
Sally Shiflett Seal

Signed, Sealed, and Delivered
in the presence of
W H. Stannard
Stephen Shiflett as to Overton Shiflett
Daniel Miller

In the Clerks Office of the County of Rockingham, February 16th. 1820, This Deed from Overton Shiflett and wife to Stephen Shiflett was this day presented to me, William Herron, deputy clerk of the said county and having been acknowledged before two magistrates & certified as admitted to record.
Teste- Wm. Herron D.C.R.C.
Rerecorded from "Burnt Records" under Act of Assembly approved Nov. 18th. 1884.
Teste- D. H. Lee Martz, D.C.

Overton Shiffalette: Application for Grant
43a. Orange Co.
Rec'd. 2 Feb 1820
 Issued 11th Nov 1820
Recorded Book II page 189
$2.53
Packet note: Overton Shiplett, Platt 43 acres Orange--for Richmond



Entry made in the name of Overton Shiffalette on a spur of the blue ridge in Orange County Virginia Containing by Estimation Forty three acres of Land on a land office Treasury warrent No. 6524 Issued the 6th day of February 1819 to Capt. Thos. Sorrill for 2000 acres 43 acres of which has been Legally assigned to said Shiplett--the above survey made the 13th of May 1819 by Virtue of the Above named Warrent

Beginning at a Chestnut on Dilsmonds old line running thence N78°30'W52 Poles to two chesnut oaks Thence S57°30'W24 ½ poles to a large Chesnut Thence S78°W55 poles to a Chesnut oak Thence N21°W40 poles to a large Chesnut oak Thence N58°30'E85 poles to a large Chesnut Thence S77°E55 poles to a red oak Thence S49°30'E 21 Poles to a chesnut oak in Sd. Dilsmonds line Thence S84°30'W 26 poles to a red oak stump a corner of sd. Dilsmonds Thence with his line S31°E 45 poles the first Station.

Chain Bearers: Murry Shiffalette, Slaten Shiffalette

Surveyed Wm. D. Clarke D S.O.C.
May 13th 1819

I have Examined the Above Survey and find it Correct
Reuben Lindsay S.O.C.

Lewis and Sally Shiflett to son, John Shiflett
24 Apr 1820 126a.
Orange Co. Deed book 28, pg 317
Margin notes: Shiflett and wife to Shiflett

This Indenture made this 24th day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty between Lewis Shiflett and Sally his wife of the county of Orange of the one part and John Shiflett of the said county of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Lewis Shiflett and Sally his wife for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which they have and bear to the said John Shiflett their son and of the sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said John Shiflett the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents do give grant bargain and sell unto the said John Shiflett and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Orange containing one hundred and twenty six acres be the same more or less and bounded as followeth Beginning at a gum at the mouth of a branch on the bank of Lynches river thence S 30 degrees W 170 poles to a corner spanish oak thence N 48 degrees W 80 poles to corner chesnut on the mountain thence N 5 degrees W one hundred and seventy poles to three chesnut oaks thence new line Viz. N 5 E 68 poles to a beech and gum at the mouth of Lynches river then down the river to the beginning. The said Lewis reserves nevertheless for himself and his said wife Sally the right of getting and taking from the said land any timber which they may choose and also of getting fruit from the orchard on the said land for and during their lives and the life of the longest liver which land was conveyed to the said Lewis Shiflett by James Early and wife by their Indenture bearing date the twenty seventh day of February 1819 To have and to hold the said land with the reservations aforesaid to him the said John Shiflett his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Lewis Shifflett for himself and his heirs the said tract of [land] with the reservation aforesaid will warrant and forever defend unto him the said John Shifflett his heirs and assigns forever and In Witness whereof the parties have hereto put their hands and seals the day and year first here written.
Lewis (his x mark) Shiflett
Signed and acknowledged in presence of [blank]

Twenty fourth of April 1820: Indenture of Gift was acknowledged by Lewis Shiflett a party thereto and recorded in Orange county.

Shiffalette, Larkin
June 13, 1820
Orange County
50a. In the big mountains, Begg &c on the South side of fork mountain
Grants 69, p. 178 Margin note: Larkin Shiffalette, 50 acres, Orange, deed to Mr. Isaac Davis, Janry 21, 1823

Thomas M Randolph Esq. Governor . . .in Conformity with a survey made on the Thirteeenth day of May 1819, by virtue of a Land office Treasury Warrant Number 6524 issued the 6th February 1819; there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Larkin Shiffalette A certain tract or parcel of Land, containing Fifty acres Situate in the County of Orange in the Big mountain and bounded as followeth to wit: Beginning at two chesnut oaks on the South side of Fork mountain running thence North seven degrees West sixty eight to a large chesnut Oak, thence North eighty threee degrees East twelve poles to two Chesnut Oaks, thence North seven degrees West Ninety two poles to a large white Oak Chesnut, and Spanish Oak on the East side of said mountain, thence South eighty three degrees West fifty five poles to a large red Oak Spanish Oak and hickory Sapling thence South seven degrees East one hundred and Sixty poles to a chesnut amongst some rocks and thence North eighty three degrees East forty four poles to the beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances, to the said Larkin Shiffalette and his heirs forever. In witness whereof . .at Richmond on the thirteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty and of the Commonwealth the forty fourth.
Th. M Randolph

John Shiflett from Willis Austin
25 Aug 1820 169.5a.
Orange Co. Deed Bk. 28:416

This Indenture mad and entered into this twenty fifth day of August in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty between Willis Austin of the one part and John Shiflett of the other part Witnesseth that the said Austin for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the said Shiflet the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has bargained let over efeoffed and sold unto the said John Shiflett one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Orange on the head waters of the Lynches river containing one hundred and sixty nine acres and a half and bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a chesnut oak then north 3 degrees east 43 poles to a butterwood on the river thence up the river 44 poles to a spruce pine gum thence N69E78 poles to pointers, N20 poles to pointers, N80E31 poles to pointers, south 30 E78 poles to pointers south 35 W52 poles to a red oak S12E60 poles to pointers S33E20 poles to pointers South 50 E32 poles to a Heyeary? S24E56 poles to a hickory S65E38 poles to a red oak stump S62W92 poles to pointers N60W37 poles to a stone in a field N26W7? to a ---- down chesnut N15E50 poles to the beginning and the said Austin doth hereby warrant and defend the ---- of the aforesaid tract of land to him the said Shifflett him and his heirs forever free from the claim or claims of any person or persons whatsoever. To have and to hold the same together with all that appertains or any wise belongs thereunto for his own proper use and behoof forever In Witness whereof the said Austin hath set his hand and seal to these presents the day and year above written.
Willis Austin SEAL
[no witnesses]

Orange County to wit - . . .23rd day of September in the year 1820 Willis Austin had his acknowledgment certified by Sanford Beazley and WH. Stanard and on the 25th Sep 1820 at a monthly court held for the county of Orange the deed and certificate was admitted to record.

Grant to John Shiffalette
Oct. 10, 1820
Albemarle and Orange County
85a. On the Blue Ridge on Lick Spring or County Line Mountain. In the Counties of Orange & Albemarle.
Grants 69, 1819-1820, p. 449
Margin notes: Patent in the press?

Survey of 12 May 1819:
John's 85 acres

Thomas M. Randolph Esq. Governor . . .in Conformity with a survey made on the twelfth day of May 1819; by virtue of a Land Office Treasury warrant Number 6068 issued the 4th November 1817; there is granted by the said Commonwealth, unto John Shiffalette A certain tract or parcel of land, Containing Eighty five acres Situate in the Counties of Orange and Albemarle, on the Blue ridge on Lick Spring or County Line Mountain and bounded as followeth to wit: Beginning at four Chesnut Oaks on the North East side of Lick mountain near the edge of a clift of rocks, running Thence South thirty degrees West forty four poles to a bunch of Chesnuts, thence North sixty degrees West thirty two poles to a white oak Locust and water oak, thence South thirty degrees West forty poles to a large Chesnut, three Chesnut sprouts and a maple on the top of a ridge, thence North sixty degrees West forty six poles to a water oak and chesnut on the West side of a ridge thence North thirty degrees East sixteen poles to two Chesnut oaks, thence North sixty degrees West forty poles to a Chesnut and Chesnut oak thence North thirty degrees East twenty eight poles to two hickories, thence North sixty degrees West thirteen poles to a chesnut Oak on a clift, thence North thrity degrees East thirty six poles to a white walnut and Spanish Oak, North twenty nine degrees East one hundred poles to two hickories on a North East hill side thence South thirty one degrees East eighty eight poles to a water Oak sapling, thence South ten and a half degrees West twenty poles to a double hickory and water Oak and thence to the Beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of Land with its appurtenances, to the said John Shiffalette and his heirs forever. In witness whereof. . . at Richmond on the tenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty and of the Commonwealth the forty fifth.
Th. M. Randolph
Grant to Overton Shiffalette
11 Nov 1820
Orange County
43a. Begg &c in Dilsmonds old line.
Grants 69, p. 466
Margin notes: Overton Shiffalette, 43 acres, Orange, Delivered, Rect, 1834

Thomas M. Randolph Esq. Governor . . .in Conformity with a Survey made on the thirteenth day of May 1819; by virtue of a Land Office Treasury warrant Number 6524 issued the 6th February 1819; there is granted by the said Commonwealth, unto Overton Shiffalette A certain tract or parcel of land, Containing Forty three acres Situate in the County of Orange and bounded as followeth to wit: Beginning at a Chesnut in Dilsmonds old line, runing thence North seventy eight degrees 30' West fifty two poles to two chesnut Oaks, thence South fifty seven degrees 30' West, twenty four and a half poles to a large chesnut, thence North twenty one degrees West forty poles to a large Chesnut Oak thence North fifty eight degrees 30' East eighty five poles to a large Chesnut, thence South seventy seven degrees East fifty five poles to a red Oak, thence South forty seven degrees 30' East twenty one poles to a chesnut Oak in said Dilsmonds line, thence South eighty four degrees 30' West twenty six poles to a red oak stump a corner of said Dilsmonds and thence with his line South thirty one degrees East forty five poles to the Beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its Appurtenances to the said Overton Shiffalette and heirs forever. In witness whereof . . . at Richmond on the Eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty and of the Commonwealth the forty fifth.
Th MRandolph

Survey for John W. Schwab
16 Apr 1821 Albemarle Co.
Adj. landowners: John, Micajah, Richard, and Winston Shiflett, James Early, new lines.
VA Albemarle Co. Surveyor's Book 2, 1791-1853, p. 130
Schwab plat This is a Plat of 78 acres of land lying in the County of Albemarle on the waters of Lynches river. Surveyed for Jno. W. Schwab by virtue of Land office treasury warrant No. 6892 (6872?) dated April 24th 1820.
Surveyed April 16th 1821
by Rich. Woods

From the plat: Beginning at a Chesnut oak on a Ridge of the Countyline Mountain cor. to Micajah Shiflett, thence along Micajah Shiflett's lines N70E120p to Blazed pointers on Richard Shifletts ----, thence on Richard Shifletts line N41W51p to a pine crn. to Winston Shiflett, thence on Winston Shifletts line and then James Earlys line, N55W92p to pointers, thence S66W30p (S66W36p?) to a Chesnut, thence S35W21p to pointers, thence S35W17p to Pointers in Jno. Shiflett's line, thence along John Shiflett's line S46E91p to the Beginning.


Overton Shiflett from James White and Susannah his wife
1 Jun 1821 193a.
Orange Co. Deed Bk. 29:238/9

This Indenture made this first day of June one thousand eight hundred and twenty one between James White and Susannah White of the county of Orange of the one part and Overton Shiflet of the said county of the other part Witnesseth that the said James White and Susannah his wife hath for an in consideration of the sum of two hundred Dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged themselves satisfied and fully paid hath bargained sold and confirmed unto the said Overton Shiflet his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying on a mountain called Brokenback in the county of Orange joining the tract the said Overton Shiflet now lives on and containing one hundred and ninety three acres be the same more or less and bounded as follows to wit: Beginning at a gum and chestnut in Davis Morrises line, thence south twenty four degrees east sixty poles to a forked chestnut, thence North Seventy five degrees east sixty nine? poles to three white oaks thence south t6- degrees west eighty nine? poles to a white oak thence south forty five degrees east seventy nine? poles to a chestnut and chestnut oak, thence south thirty degrees west sixty poles to pointers thence south fifty degrees west one hundred and twenty four poles to two chestnut oaks thence south fifty degrees west thirty two poles to a Hickery and clarny? thence north thirty three degrees S? one hundred and thirty four poles to two chestnut saplins, thence north forty three and a half degrees east one hundred and eighty poles to the beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land unto the said Overton Shiflet his heirs and assigns forever with all its appertaineces And the said James White and Susannah his wife do will and shall for themselves their heirs and assigns forever warrant, defend and maintain unto the said Overton Shiflet his heirs and assigns a lawful right and title in the said land and premises. In witness where of we have hereunto set our hands and seals this the day and date above written.
James White SEAL
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of:
James Gentry
John Morris
Edward Shiflett
John Dollings

John Snow to son Early Snow
10 Apr 1822 50a.
Orange Co. Deed Bk. 29:238

This Indenture made this tenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty between John Snow of Orange County and State of Virginia of the one part and Early Snow of the aforesaid county and State of the other part. Witnesseth that the said John Snow hath for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he bears his son Early Snow and for the further consideration of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said Early Snow before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath given bargained sold enfoffed delivered and confirmed unto the said Early Snow his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Orange Containing by estimation fifty acres bet he same more or less and bounded as follows towit Beginning at two sycamores thence south twenty one and half degrees west ten poles to a persimmon tree corner to Hailey Snow thence up the branch with said Hailey Snow line to a chestnut on the top of a mountain thence north twenty one and a half degrees east one hundred and sixteen poles to a maple joining the river thence down the river to the beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land and premises with all its appertenances unto the said Early Snow his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Snow doth will and shall forever warrant and defend the said land and premises unto the said Early Snow his heirs and assigns forever free from the claim or claims of him or any other person or persons whatsoever claiming any ---- thereto. In Witness whereof the said John Snow hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date above written
John (his x mark) Snow SEAL
[no witnesses]

Office of the clerk of the county court of Orange April the twenty second 1822. This Indenture of Gift was this day acknowledged in the office aforesaid by John Snow a party thereto and admitted to record. Teste

John Snow to Murry Shiflett
22 April 1822
Orange County
Margin notes: Snow to Shiflett

This Indenture made this twenty second of April eighteen hundred and twenty two by and between John Snow of the county of Orange and state of Virginia of the one part and Merry Shiflett of the county and state aforesd of the other part. Will that the sd. John Snow and Nancy his wife [Note: the standard interpretation of this name by Snow researchers is Mary, however the name Mery or Merry appears 5 times in this deed and in each case the r and y are connected the same way. With this wife's name the letter connection is totally different and there is a c there--the name is most probably Nancy or Marcy.] doth will and shall forever for the consideration of the sum of twelve shillings the sum in hand paid by the sd. Mery Shiflett before the signing sealing and delivering of these presnts. The said John Snow hath bargained and sold to the said Mery Shiflett and his heirs forever a certain Tract or parcel of land and bounded as followeth Beginning at a maypole running thence north up a ----- branch to Henry Snows line on a poplar thence south to Roaches river a line of Henry Snows and Augustine Snows a sycamore on the bank of the river thence down the river to the beginning and the sd. Mery Shiflett to have and to hold the sd land with all appurtances clear of all claims of the sd John Snow or heirs or any person or persons whatsoever thereto claiming and the sd John Snow doth stand bound to protect the same. Witness his hand and seal the day and date above written. John Snow (his X mark) Witness:
Jonathan Harvey
Yearly Snow
John Shiflett S-

Office of the clerk of the county court of Orange April the twenty second 1822. This Indenture was this day proved in the office aforesaid by the oaths of Jonathan Harvey, Yearley Snow and John Shiflett Sr the witnesses thereunto and admitted to record
Teste

Jacob Martin to James H Langford
15 Aug 1822 124a.
Albemarle County Deed Bk. 23, p. 233/4

This Indenture made this fifteenth day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty two between Jacob Martin of the County of Albemarle of the one part and James H Langford of the same county of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said Jacob Martin for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred Dollars Current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said James H Langford the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said James H. Langford and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract of Land lying & being in the said county of Albemarle on Kids Creek containing by estimation one hundred and twenty four Acres be the same more or less and bounded as follows to wit. Beginning on the east side of Kids Creek with the old line and running with the same north 12 degrees East to Chesnut Oak thence South 87 degrees East 20 poles to a Locus, thence north 3 degrees East 32 poles to a chesnut thence 26 degrees west 46 poles to a red oak thence a long several lines of marked trees to two chesnut oaks on the west side of kids Creek corner of Benjamin Huntsman, thence down the meanders of the creek to the beginning. To have and to hold the tract or parcel of land aforesaid together will all and singular the appurtenances, thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said James H Langford his heirs & assigns forever and the said Jacob Martin, for himself and his heirs do by these presents covenant and agree to and with said James H Langford and his heirs that he will forever warrant & defend right and title [to] the foresaid land unto the said James H Langford his heirs etc. against the clame of all persons whatever. In witness where of he hath hereunto set his hand and seal the date above written.
Jacob (his x mark) Martin
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of [blank]

In Albemarle County Court office 7th Dec 1822: This Indenture was present to me in said office and acknowledged by Jacob Martin Party thereto and thereupon admitted to be record. Teste: Ira Garrett


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