land deed james k. polk, gov. william m. may c. j. clifft

LAND DEED

Grantor: James K. Polk, Gov.

Grantee: William M. May

Source: Fayette County TN Deed Book K, pg. 532 Date: 29 July 1831 Notes: Grant for 77 ½ acres by State of Tennessee To all to whom these presents shall come _____ Know ye that by of No. 2658 in 10

Surveyor district dated 29 July 1831 made in the name of C. J. Clifft for 77 1/2 acres

founded on part of C. W. Tramont No. 2838 Issued to Thomas Hickman for 202 acres

Survey bearing date 26 July 1835 This is granted by the Said State of Tennessee unto

William M. May assignee of Thomas Hickman a certain tract or parcel of land

containing Seventy Seven 1/2 acres situated lying and being in the County of Fayette in

Range 6 & Section 2 Beginning at a stake 44 poles South of the North West corner of

entry No. 2558 for 166 1/2 acres in the name of Samuel Clifft running West 104 poles

to a Black oak thence South 120 poles to an Elm marked C J C on the bank of a branch

thence east 104 poles to a stake three black oak pointers thence North 120 poles to the

Beginning with the hereditaments and appurtenances To have and to hold the said tract

of land or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said William M. May and his heirs

forever In Witness whereof James K. Polk governor of the State of Tennessee has

hereunto set his hand and caused the great seal of Tennessee to be affixed at Nashville

on the 29th day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and

forty and of the Independence of the United States this July 5

John L. Young By the Governor

James K. Polk