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James Yarbrough
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The Yarbrough Family History was written by Nathan Yarbrough for his granddaughter Pearl Yarbrough Hart. His mind was strong to the end:The Yarbrough family in the U.S. descended from a few families who emigrated from Scotland to America in the early settlement of the colonies and settled in what is now Virginia. There they multiplies and scattered out into what is now Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. They had become very numerous at the time of the War for Independence. Many of them served in that war. This information came from the records of the war in 1834. We found that JAMES YARBROUGH, who was the grandfather of Nathan Yarbrough had received a land bounty in Franklin County, Georgia. The father of Nathan Yarbrough, Groves Yarbrough, lived on this land for forty years. He and his wife were buried on this land. They had seventeen children, all of whom lived to be grown men and women. JAMES YARBROUGH served under General George Washington for 7 years and was barefooted at Valley Forge during that desperate winter we read about in history. He and his family left North Carolina and went to Georgia a few years after the war to settle the land given him for his services in the war. The Cherokee Indians were troublesome to the white settlers, forcing them to seek shelter from the cold winter in a fort. The Indians became very quiet in the spring (1792), so JAMES, with his oldest son, Charles, and Several others, went out of the fort to clear some land in order to plant vegetables and corn for bread. A small band of Indians came upon them and killed JAMES and his son. The family then moved to South Carolina where the mother had friends and connections where they remained until the children grew up and some of them married. One of JAMES YARBROUGH's daughters married a man by the name of Jess Bowden of Georgia. He was a member of the Bowden family who started the present town where Bowden College now is. Judge Nathen Yarbrough was born March 1, 1810, in Franklin County, Georgia, on the land his grandfather obtained as a bounty in the Revolutionary war. He moved to Decatur, Georgia, in 1835 near where Atlanta now stands. In 1836 he went to Rome, Georgia, where he married Miss Margaret Lamkin in April, 1839. He was elected to the legislature from Floyd County, Georgia, in 1845. He had the town of Rome incorporated and was its first mayor and was the third post master [he was the third mayor - see below]. He held all the various offices of Floyd County including Sheriff of which positions he was efficient and faithful to every trust imposed upon him. He moved to Texas in 1870, stopping at Hillsboro and the next year moved to Comanche where he resided until his death June 22, 1899. He was 89 years, 3 months, and 22 days old. He had been a worthy mason fifty years. He joined the Baptist Church in 1858. He was a good citizen in all the walks of life. He raised one brother, one sister, and 9 children, four boys and five girls. [A HISTORY OF ROME AND FLOYD COUNTY show he was the 3rd mayor of Rome 1852 & 1853.] --------- WARREN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA RECORDS VOL II by Kerr 975.652K Abstracts of Deed Book 1 page 69 DB-1, page 231. 19 November 1766. Joshua Yarbrough to Eley (Eli) Eley, both of Bute Co. 20 Pds:17Sh:6d. Va. money for 280 A. in Bute Co. on the Millstone Run, part of a grant from Ld. Granville 5 Dec. 1767 (as written, but certainly not the year of the grant). Wit: Green Hill, Melasoh Yarbrough, JAMES YARBROUGH. Ack: by Joshua Yarbrough, Bute January Court 1767, Ben McCullouch, C. C. Reg: 11 March 1767, by William Johnson, P.R. [See deed below.] Abstracts of Deed Book 3 p. 142 DB-3, page 292. 17 December 1770. Eley Eley & Mary, his wife, to William Jackson, both of Bute Co. 70 Pds Va. money for 400 A in Bute Co. on Mill Stone Creek, from Sliding Rock Branch, adj. Green Hill. Wit: Green Hill, JAMES YARBROUGH, Edward Carlile. Ack: by Eley Eley & Mary, his wife, she first consenting in private examination. Bute August Court 1771. Ben McCulloch, C.C. Regt: 28 September 1771, by William Johnson, P.R. Marginal notation: 20th. (?) Day of Octr. 1772 Deld. to Green Hill. Abstracts of Deed Book 5 p. 109 DB-5, page 219. 16 February 1775. Zachariah Yarbrough to James Barrow, both of Bute Co. on Sycamore Creek, to Great Fork Branch. Wit: Green Hill, Wm. Green, Proved by Green Hill, Esq., Bute February Court 1775, Ben McCulloch, C. C. Reg: 14 April 1775, as deed from Zachariah Yarbrough to "JAMES YARBROU"(?), by James Johnson, P.R. ---------- CEMETERIES & GENEALOGY Warren County, Georgia And Immediate Vicinity by Daniel Nathan Crumpton p. 172 22 Nov 1792 Book A Page 203-4 JAMES YARBROUGH sold land alongside John Zachary, James Thweatt, & Thomas Jones to James Golightly. Witnesses were Fanney Mitchell, H. Mitchell, & Matthew Rabun. p. 214 30 Jan 1805 Book B Page 513 John Zachary sold land alongside JAMES YARBROUGH. --------- Warren County, NC Deed Book 1 p. 231-2 Yarbrough to Eley Deed This Indenture made this Nineteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred & sixty six between Joshua Yarbrough of the Province of North Carolina & County of Bute of the one part and Eley Eley of the same place of the other part witneseth that the said Joshua Yarbrough for & in consideration of the sum of Twenty Pounds Seventeen Shillings & six Pence Current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the sd Eley Eley hath given granted bargained Sold Aliend Conveyed & confirmed and by these presents doth fully & freely give grant Bargain Sell Alien Convey & confirm unto the said Eley Eley his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County afds on the Millstone Run containing By Estimation Two hundred & eighty acres more or less. Bounded as follows Beg. at a Dea. Tree then Et. 12 poles to a white oak then N 81 poles to the center of Two highways & red oak then E 119 poles to the center of a Spanish oak & pine the So 51 Et 132 poles the center of a pine of B ash then South Poles to a gum then West Poles to a post oak then N 20 poles to the first Station it being part of a tract of Land granted to the sd Yarbrough from L.Granville the fifty Day of December 1767 To have & to hold the apt Two hundred ye Eighty acres of Land ye Premises with the appurtenances thereto belonging to the only proper use benefit 7 behoof of the sd Eley Eley his heirs and assigns forever and the sd Joshua Yarbrough for him self his heirs Exrs Adm is doth covenant & agree to and with the sd Eley Eley his heirs & assigns for ever that he the said Joshua Yarbrough his heirs Exrs & Admrs, Doth by these Presents Warrant & forever Defend the afsd tract of Land to the said Eley Eley his heirs & assigns against all persons Whatsoever In witness whereof the said Joshua Yarbrough hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day & year first above written ) Signed Sealed and ) Delivered in presents of ) Green Hill ) Micajah Yarbrough ) Joshua Yarbrough SEAL JAMES YARBROUGH ) Com Bute Etc. January Court 1787 Joshua Yarbrough Acknowledged this Deed to be his act & deed and on motion it was ordered to be registered. Test Ben McCulloch C.C. The aforegoing deed from Joshua Yarbrough to Eli Eley having been acknowledged in Bute Inferior Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions & ordered to be registered the same is truly registered this 11th day of March 1767. --------- 1771 Bute County, North Carolina A list of Taxables taken by Matthew Thomson Males Blacks Females JAMES YARBROUGH Joshua Yarbrough ---------- 1784 Franklin Co., GA p. 53-4 Georgia ) Franklin County) This Indenture made this the twenty fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred eighty four between JAMES YARBROUGH of the one part and Adam R. Lister of the other part witnesseth that the said JAMES YARBROUGH for and in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds good and Lawful money of said State to him in hand will and truly paid by him the said Adam R. Lister at and before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipts whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained sold and by these presents do grant bargain & sell unto the said Adam R. Lister his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land containing two hundred eighty seven and one half acres of land be the same more or less situate lying and being in the county of Franklin on broad river and paynes creek butting and bounding northward by vacant land southwestwardly by Henry Hails land and at all other sides by vacant land beginning at a pine corner thence south 55 West 45 to a post oak station thence to a post oak corner thence South 55 East 64 chains to a pine corner thence North 55 post 45 chains to a poplar and 50 on to the beginning Together with all and singular the rights members and appurtenances thereof whatsoever unto the said tract or parcel of land being or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land and premises unto the said Adam R. Lister his heirs Executors administrators and assigns and to his and their only proper use benefit and behoof for ever hereby warranting and do finding the said tract or parcel of land against me my heirs Executors administrators and assigns and all other persons whatsoever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the twenty fourth day of October one thousand seven hundred and eighty four and in the seventh year of American Independence. signed sealed) Signed Sealed and delivered) JAMES YARBROUGH SEAL in presence of) James Moor Jur Recorded the 22d May 1802 Gosham P. James Caughnaugh? --------- REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS RECEIPTS FOR GEORGIA BOUNTY GRANTS GEORGIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY 975.8G p. 73-4 JAMES YARBROUGH 250 ac #914 E. Clarke ---------- State of Georgia This is to certify, that JAMES YARBROUGH was enlisted to serve as a private in the Battalion of Minute-Men raised for the Defence of this State, by Resolve of assembly, passed the 3d June, 1777; and that the said JAMES YARBROUGH was not, at the Time of his Enlistment an Inhabitant of this State, nor had he resided in any part thereof for twelve months preceding his enlistment and further, that he was in service at the time the said Battalion was reduced by a subsequent Resolve of March 1st 1778. Given under my Hand at Augusta this 24th day of April 1784 Saml Jack Col. ---------- JAMES YARBROUGH ---------- Georgia To the Honb the President not sitting in Augusta for the purpose of granting warrants in the two new counties of Franklin and Washington - The petition of JAMES YARBROUGH sheweth that as your petitioner is entitled to two hundred and fifty acres of land agreeably an act passed the 3d of June 1777 as the certificate sheweth. May it therefore please this Honb Board to grant your petitioner a warrant for two hundred and eighty seven and 1/2 acres of land in the county of Washington on his compliance with said act and your petitions shall pray Washington on his compliance with said act and your petitions shall pray Washington on his compliance with said act and your petitions shall pray JAMES YARBROUGH --------- paid JAMES YARBROUGH Ent ---------- Georgia No. 9141 These are to certify, that JAS YARBROUGH a citizen is entitled to two hundred and fifty acres of land, as a bounty agreeable to an act and resolve of the general assembly, passed at Augusta the 20 August 1781 ? Certificate E. Clarke Col Given under my hand at Savannah, the 25 day of March in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty four Attest D. REes Secy Motrstorm? State of Georgia To the Honbl the president and Members of Council, not sitting in Augusta for the purpose of granting lands in the Two new Counties of Franklin and Washington. The Petition of JAMES YARBROUGH a citizen of the state aforesaid sheweth That your petitioner is entitled to two hundred and fifty acres of land as a bounty for his services, pursuant to the Certificate hereunto annexed: That your petitioner is desirous of taking up the said lands in the county of Washington. May it therefore please your Honbl Board to grant yr Petitioner a warrant for two hundred and eighty seven & 1/4 acres of land in County of Washington on the right aforesaid, and on his complying with the terms mentioned in the land act, and your petitioner will pray ---------- JAMES YARBROUGH paid Entd JAMES YARBROUGH --------- State of Georgia This is to certify that JAMES YARBROUGH hath Steadfastly done his duty time the passing on act at Augusta to wit 20th of August 17?? until the total expression of the British troops from this state and that he cannot be my knowledge or belief be convicted of plundering or distressing the country and is therefore under the said act entitled to a bounty of 250 acres of land given under my hand this 8th day of Sept 1784. Elijah Clark Col. By his orders H. Tuman ---------- JAS YARBROUGH Cert JAMES YARBROUGH Petition to have an ? grant him for 287 1/2 acres of land in the within certificate ? to Washington County & will pray etc. JAMES YARBROUGH ---------- State of Georgia This is to certify, that JAMES YARBROUGH hath steadfastly done his duty, from the time of passing an act at Augusta to wit, on the 20th of August 1781, until the total Expulsion of the British from this state; and the said JAMES YARBROUGH cannot, to my knowledge or belief, be convicted of plundering or distressing the country; and is therefore, under the said act, entitled to a Bounty of Two Hundred and Fifty Acres of good Land, free from taxes for ten years. Given under my Hand at Savannah this second Day of February 1784 Elijah Clark Col. by his order H. Freeman ---------- JAMES YARBROUGH --------- YARBROUGH, JAMES To Joseph Pannill Surveyor for the County of Washington You are hereby authorized and required to admeasure and lay out, or cause to be admeasured and laid out, unto JAMES YARBROUGH a Tract of Land, which shall contain Two Hundred and eighty seven Acres, in the said county of Washington taking special Care that the same has not heretofore been laid out to any other person or persons: And you are hereby also directed and required to record the Plat of the same in your Office, and transmit a Copy thereof, together with this Warrant, to the Surveyor General, within the Term of three Months from this Date. Given under my Hand, the Seventeenth Day of May 1784 Secretary's Office John Habersham Certified by D. REct DepySur ? ---------- Warrt JAMES YARBROUGH 287 1/2 Acres Bounty Washington County 1238 Twelve Hundred & thirty eight ? ? Rutherford ---------- By the Court of Justice of the County of Wilkes To Saml Crisswell Esq County Surveyor for said County You are hereby authorized and required to admeasure and pay out or cause to be ad admeasured and laid out unto JAMES YARBROUGH A tract of land which shall contain Two Hundred acres in the said County of Wilkes on the waters of Aquhee on his own Head Right taking special care that one same has not heretofore been laid out to any person or persons and you are hereby also directed & required to record the plat of the same in your office and transmit a copy thereof together with this warrant to the surveyor General within three months from this date given under my hand surveyor General within three months from this date given under my hand as senior Justice of the said Court this tenth day of Sept 1784 Sanders Walker C. W. C. JAMES YARBROUGH 200 Acres ---------- GEORGIA'S ROSTER OF THE REVOLUTION p. 1 Certificates of service in the American Revolution on file at the Secretary of State's office in the capitol: JAMES YARBROUGH - Certificate of Elijah Clarks, Col., February 2, 1784. Petitioner prays 287 1/2 acres in Washington County. Second certificate of Elijah Clarke, Col. September 8, 1784. Petitioner prays 287 1/2 acres in Washington County (2) JAMES YARBROUGH - Certificate of Samuel Jack, Col., Apr 24, 1784. Warrant 808. Second certificate of Elijah Clarke, Col, Sept. 8, 1784. Petitioner prays 287 1/2 acres in Washington County. (3) *** Bounty Surveys: Leconte list compiled 1911, William L. LeConte JAMES YARBROUGH287 1/2 acres in Washington County bounded N. & W. vacant, E. by Shiffell, S. by Rutherford, lot 801. Warrant 1238, June 16, 1784 (9) JAMES YARBROUGH 287 1/2 acres in Franklin County bounded E. by Henry Nails, other sides vacant, cut by Broad River and Paynes Creek. Lot 802. Warrant 797, Sept 17, 1784. (10) ---------- INDEX TO THE HEADRIGHT & BOUNTY GRANTS OF GEORGIA Lucas 1756-1909 YARBROUGH, JAS Franklin EEE p. 152 287 1/2 ac 1784 YARBROUGH, JAS Washington LLL p. 116 287 1/2 ac 1786 YARBROUGH, JAS Wilkes HHH p. 216 200 ac 1785 --------- FRANKLIN COUNTY, GEORGIA Some signatures to Earliest Deeds JAMES YARBROUGH GEORGIA GENEALOGICAL MAGAZINE Jan 1966 p. 1221 Bk. B. 0. 173 James R. Whitney purchased land surveyed for JAMES YARBROUGH Sept 17, 1784 May 1967 p. 1616 Warren Co. Deeds Bk. A p. 203 JAMES YARBROUGH of Wilkes Co. to James Golightly - grantee grantor in 1785. ---------- 1786 p. 116 State of Georgia By the Honorable Edward Telfair Esquire, Captain General, Governor and Commander in chief, in and over the said State. To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye, That in Pursuance of the Act for opening the Land Office, and by virtue of the Powers in me vested, I Have, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Honorable the Executive Council, given and granted, and by these presents, in the Name and Behalf of the said State, Do give and grant unto JAMES YARBROUGH his Heirs and Assigns forever, All that Tract or Parcel of Land, containing two hundred and eighty seven & an half Acres, situate, lying, and being, in the County of Washington in the said State, and butting and bounding South by Sheftaly Land, West by John Rutherford land, and on all other sides by Vacant land, (on Bounty) having such Shape, Form, and Marks, as appear by a Plat of the same hereunto annexed; together with all and singular the Rights, Members, and appurtenances thereof, whatsoever, to the said Tract or Parcel of Land belonging, or in any wise appertaining; and also all the Estate, Right, Title, Interest, Claim and Demand, of the State aforesaid of, in to, or out of the same; To Have and To Hold the said Tract or Parcel of Land, and all and singular the Premises aforesaid, with their and every of their Rights, Members, and Appurtenances, unto the said JAMES YARBROUGH his Heirs and Assigns, to his and their own proper Use and Behoof forever, in Fee-Simple. Given under my Hand in Council, and the great Seal of the said State this twenty ninth Day of September in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-six and in the Eleventh Year of American Independence. Signed by His Honor the Governor in Council the 29th Day of Sept 1786 Edwd Telfair I. Meriwether C.C. Registered 30th Sept 1786 ----------- Deed Book BB 1787-1789 (Index out of order) On 27 May 1788 William Cunningham deeded to James Craig a tract granted to said Cunningham in 1787 adjoining William Phillips, General Pickens and JAMES YARBROUGH. ---------- Deed Book A p. 203 (Original deed of 1785 not on record in Wilkes Co.) State of Georgia. This Indenture made this twenty second day of November in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety two, and in the Seventeenth (17) year of the Independence of the United States of America; between JAMES YARBROUGH of the County of Wilkes and State of Georgia of the one part and James Golightly of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth That the said JAMES YARBROUGH for the sum of sixty pounds Sterling, lawful money of sd State to him in hand paid by the Said James Golightly, the Receipt is hereby acknowledged, Have granted, bargained, Sold released and confirm unto the Said James Golightly, his Heirs and Assigns, all that tract or parcel of Land containing One Hundred and Eighty five Acres Situate lying & being in the County of Wilkes (now Warren) on the Waters of Ogcchee in the Said State, butting and bounding on the north by John Zachary's land on the south by lands of James Threatt on the West by Thomas Jones's land Originally Granted to the said JAMES YARBROUGH his heirs and assigns forever by Reference had to Grant thereof bearing date the tenth day of August one thousand and Seven hundred and Eighty five, will more fully and at large appear; Together with all and Singular, the rights, members and appurtenances thereof whatsoever to the Said Tract of land being, belonging, or in any Wise appertaining; and the Remainders, Revisions, Issues & profits thereof, and of every part thereof To have and to hold the Said Tract of land and all and Singular the premises & appurtenances thereunto belonging as aforesaid, and every part thereof unto the said James Golightly his heirs and assigns forever & I the said JAMES YARBROUGH and my heirs the said tract of land and premises aforesaid and every part, thereof unto the said James Golightly his heirs and assigns, against him the said YARBROUGH his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever, Shall and Will warrant and for ever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof the said JAMES YARBROUGH, hath here unto Set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. Sealed, Signed and delivered in presence of Fanney Mitchell H. J. Mitchell JAMES YARBROUGH SEAL Green County) Nov 22d 1792 This day JAMES YARBROUGH signed and acknowledged the above Deed. Mathew Rabun J.P. Recorded Sept 6th 1796 Transcribed from Book C. p. 113-14 ) J. Tucker C.S.C.W.C. the 18th of May 1853 T. W. Shivers R.) ----------- CREEK INDIAN LETTERS TALKS AND TREATIES 1705 - 1839 COMPILED, COPIED AND BOUND WITH AUTHORITY OF JOHN B. WILSON, SECRETARY OF STATE UNDER DIRECTION OF MRS. J. E. HAYS, STATE HISTORIAN 1939. ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS IN DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY OF GEORGIA. W.P.A. PROJECT O P. 665-34-3-224. P. 244 Greensborough 14th April 1792 Abt the same time Brigade orders were handed to Me, a Letter from Captain Alexr. Reid was put into My hands informing Me that on 11th Inst. a Mr. JAMES YARBROUGH & his Son were killed by the Indians upon Cedar Creek about two miles above the big Shoals of the Oconee. Capt. Reid adds that at the same time the account of the Murder reached his house, he was from home but that it is Certain the Murder was Committed, that the Indians were Tracked Some distance from the place, That from the Tracks the pursuers Supposed There were no more than three of them; that from the appearance of the deceased they (the pursuers) were of the opinion the Indians rushed on them & tomahawked them, for no other wounds were to be Seen nor were their Scalps taken. [This was signed by Henry Karr Col. Green County, Ga. to Elijah Clark.] p. 246 Rock Landing 28th Apl. 1792 From the current reports here there can be no doubt of the death of JAMES YARBROUGH and his Son -- but as retaliation was expected by the frontier people for the Indian killed last year, it has not caused the usual alarm among the Settlers and I have heard of none breaking as yet... Greensborough 16th June 1792 ...I lately observed in one of Mr. Smith's publications that it has been said the two YARBROUGH's were killed by white people and by some others that they were killed by lightning - but it has been sufficiently proved by several people they were Killed with hatchets and one of their heads cut almost off... [H. Karr colo. G. C.] p. 264 ...If we may tract their Barbarity we will find them early begun after the Treaty with the murder of Mr. Rory's son in Green County near the Rock Landing and Since with the murder of Mr. YARBROUGH & Son near the Scull Shoals on the Oconie in May last...[Saml Alexander] ---------- DEEDS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, GEORGIA 1784-1826 Acker Book R. 102,103: Deed dated 20 April 1805, rec. 2 July 1807, from John Yarbrough (x) of Oglethorpe Co., Ga. to George Williamson of same. In cons. of $100, conveys 33 ac. in Franklin Co., being said Yarbrough's part as a legatee of JAMES YARBROUGH deceased, to a 287 1/2 ac. tract granted to said JAMES YARBROUGH, lying on Broad Riv. and Pains Crk., adj. Henry Nail. Wit: W'm E. Crawford, Rowland Hudson, W'm Campbell, J. P. Book RRR 94,95: Deed Dated 27 Oct. 1807, rec. 8 Mar. 1809 from Anderson Berry of Baldwin Co. Ga. to George Williamson of Oglethorpe Co., Ga. In cons. of $100 conveys all right, title and interest said Berry had, as a legatee of the estate of JAMES YARBROUGH deceased, in a tract of 287 1/2 ac. in Franklin Co. on Broad Riv. and Paynes Crk. adj. Henry Nail. Warranted against Berry, his heirs and assigns only. Wit: Jesse Hail (x), William Barton, Edm'd Brantley, J.P. Book TTT 137,138: Deed dated 8 May 1810, rec. 4 Dec. 1813, from Jaramiah (Jarimiah) Yarbrough of Oglethorpe Co. Ga. to George Williamson of said state and county. In cons. of $100, conveys 33 ac. in Franklin Co. on Broad Riv. and Pains Crk., adj. Henry Nail, being said Jaramiah's share as a legatee of JAMES YARBROUGH deceased, of a 287 1/2 ac. tract granted to said JAMES YARBROUGH. Warranted only against the claims of said Jaramiah Yarbrough, his heirs, etc. Signed "Jarimiah Yarbrough (x)" Wit: Rob't O. Williams, Sharld (?) McCarter, Edmund Brantley, J.P. Book MMM p. 131 Deed dated Oglethorpe Co., Ga. 13 Aug. 1816, rec, 20 Sept. 1816, from Elizabeth Yarbrough (x) of aforesaid to Groves Yarbrough of Franklin Co. In cons. of $50, conveys 32 ac. in Franklin Co. on Middle Fork Broad Riv., adj. Stephen Chatham, James Martin, being a moiety or her part of 287 1/2 ac. granted to JAMES YARBROUGH, which she became entitled to at this death, as one of his legatees. Wit: Jack Lumpkin, Anna R. Lumpkin, Yelerton Thaxton, J. P. Book HH p. 55 Relinquishment dated 9 Dec 1816, rec. 19 Dec. 1816, from Jesse Bowden (x) of Jasper Co., Ga., one of the legatees of JAMES YARBROUGH'S estate. In cons. of $150, relinquishes his part of a tract on Middle Fork Broad Riv. belonging to heirs of said JAMES YARBROUGH, adj Stephen Chatham. Wit: Edm's Strange, William W. Kennon, J.I.C. Book B p. 35 Deed dated Franklin Co. 12 March 1819, rec. 26 May 1820, from Groves Yarbrough to Stephen Chatham, both of aforesaid. In cons. of $300, conveys 15 ac. in Franklin Co. on north bank of Middle Fork Broad Riv., being part of land granted to JAMES YARBROUGH. Wit: James Yarbrough, B. Starrett. Sworn to by Benjamin Starret before Jno. E. Carson, J.I.C. 29 Feb. 1820 Book B p. 97 Deed dated Franklin Co. 12 May 1818, rec. 16 Jan 1822, from Joshua Yarbrough of Oglethorpe Co. Ga. to Groves Yarbrough of Franklin Co. In Cons. of $50, conveys 32 ac in Franklin Co. on Middle Fork Broad Riv., adj. Stephen Chatham and James Martin, being part of 287 1/2 ac. granted to JAMES YARBROUGH, to which said Joshua, as one of the heirs, became entitled at the death of JAMES YARBROUGH. Wit: T. M. Bragg, Stephen Chatham. Sworn to by Chataham before Jno. E. Carson, J.I.C. 29 (?) Feb. 1820 Book B p. 205 Deed dated Ga. 20 Aug. 1816, rec. 17 May 1824, from George Williamson of Oglethorpe Co. Ga. to Henry Hardin of Morgan Co. Ga. In cons. of $500, conveys 143 3/4 ac. in Franklin Co. on Middle Fork Broad Riv., now occupied by Groves Yarbrough, being one-half the land granted to JAMES YARBROUGH to which said Williamson became entitled at the death of said JAMES YARBROUGH, by Williamson's marriage to Susannah Yarbrough, having lawfully purchased and obtained the rights from Mary Patrick, John Yarbrough, Anderson Berry and Jeremiah Yarbrough, heirs of said JAMES YARBROUGH. Wit: W'm Lumpkin, Sr., Jack Lumpkin, Yelverton Taxton, J.P. Book RR p. 99 Deed dated 5 Jan. 1807, rec. 30 June 1807, from Mary Patrick (x) of Oglethorpe Co. Ga. to George Williamson of same. In cons. of $100, conveys 99 ac. in Franklin Co. on Broad Riv. and waters of Paines Crk., adj. Henry Nail at time of survey, it being her part as a legatee of JAMES YARBROUGH deceased to a 287 1/2 ac. tract granted to said YARBROUGH. Wit: David Patrick, David McLaughlin, W'm Campbell, J.P. Book RR p. 101 Deed James Yarbrough to George Ross Listed in the General Index, but page 101 is missing in deed book. Book O p. 53 Deed dated Franklin Co. 24 Oct. 1784, rec. 22 May 1802, from James Yarbrough to Adam R. Lister. In cons. of 50 pds., conveys 287 1/2 ac. in Franklin Co. on Broad Riv. and Payne Crk., adj. Henry Nail. Signed "James Yarbrough". Wit: James Moor, Jr. (?), J. Gorham, J.P. (The name of James Loughridge is written in small letters at the bottom corner of this page, with no explanation.) Book RR p. 39 Deed dated 16 Dec. 1805, rec. 11 Jan. 1808, from James Tate of Franklin Co. to Joseph Williamson of same. In cons. of $300, conveys 80 ac in Franklin Co. on north side of Middle Fork Broad Riv., adj. Samuel Payne, James Yarbrath. Wit: James Martin, John Williamson, Sam'l Payne, J.P. Book TTT p. 92-3 Deed dated Ga. 5 Nov. 1808, rec. 26 April 1813, from William Patrick of Franklin Co. to James Martin Esq. of same. In cons. of $5.00, conveys 10 1/2 ac. in Franklin Co. on north side of Middle Fork Broad Riv., adj. lands surveyed in names of Thompson McWire, James Yarbrogh, Moses Spencer. Warranty limited to Patrick and his heirs, etc. Signed "William Patrick". Wit: Derrell Martin, Aaron Martin. Sworn to by Derrell Martin before Sam'l Payne, J.P. 12 Nov. 1812. ---------- 1805 GEORGIA LAND LOTTERY Oglethorpe Co. Orphans Betsy & Sally Yarbrough drew --------- THE GEORGIA GENEALOGIST OGLETHORPE COUNTY 1807 Georgia Land Lottery p. 12 1 draw Sarah Yarbrough, Jeremiah Yarbrough & Elizabeth Yarbrough, Joshua Yarbrough, minors and orphans of JAMES YARBROUGH, dec'd, given in by Widow. ---------- HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF THE GEORGIA CHAPTERS DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 929.3758 p. 259 Jan. 3, 1813 - David Payne and Groves Yarbrough app. admirs. of est. of JAMES YARBROUGH. ---------- FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT OF ORDINARY MINUTES 1786-1813 WILLS p. 145 The Honorable the court of Ordinary has met according to adjournment January the 3rd 1813 - Present James Allen ) James Hooper ) ESqrs John E. Carson ) Ordered that David Payne have letters of administration on the estate of JAS YARBRO the decd - upon his giving bond and security agreeable to law - Ordered that Groves Yarbrough have letters of Administration on the estate of JAMES YARBROUGH Decd upon his giving Bond and Security agreeable to law - --------- YARBROUGH & ALLIED FAMILIES Nelle M. Jenkins Vol 1, p. 56-8 Emelle, Alabama 1961-2 Groves Yarbrough and David Payne were administrators of the will of JAMES YARBROUGH. JAMES YARBROUGH died ca 1805 in Georgia [JAMES died intestate without a will & he died 1792 - the family returned to Ga. to claim inheritance in 1805 - Dianne B.] and his known children were: 1. Charles - no history 2. a daughter who married Jess Bowden 3. Groves married (1) Mis Chamblin; (2) Mrs Martha Langston 4. a daughter who married Anderson Berry 5. Susannah who married George Williamson 6. Jeremiah 7. James 8. a daughter who married Mr. Patrick 9. John ...The land on which Groves lived in Franklin Co., Ga. was part of the ... allotted his father, JAMES YARBROUGH for Revolutionary War service...that JAMES YARBROUGH received 287 1/2 acres of land in Franklin County, Ga. for Revolutionary Services, Warrant 797, dated 17 September 1784 Lot 802. In Deed Book MMM, page 131 Franklin Co., Ga, dated 13 August 1816, recorded 30 September 1816, we find that Elizabeth Yarbrough, daughter of JAMES YARBROUGH, granted to Groves Yarbrough, both of Franklin Co., Ga. for $50.00 32 acres of land, her part of the above 287 1/2 acres granted JAMES YARBROUGH...entitled at his death as one of his legal heirs. (Note by Nelle M. Jenkins - From the above indenture we assume that JAMES YARBROUGH, at the time of his death had 9 heirs, as we have listed already.) JAMES YARBROUGH was granted 287 1/2 acres of land in Franklin Co., Ga, out by Broad River and Paynes Creek - Lot 802 - Warrant 797, dated 17 September 1787. This was the land mentioned in Deed Book B part II, 1819-1826, page 205. The indenture made 20 August 1816, between George Williamson of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, and Henry Harden of Morgan County, Georgia, for 143 3/4 acres on middle fork of Broad River, being part of the tract of land now occupied by George Yarbrough [Williamson not Yarbrough] and the 1/2 of the 287 1/2 acre bounty of land granted to JAMES YARBROUGH to which the same George Williamson became entitled at the death of the said JAMES YARBROUGH by his intermarriage with Susannah Yarbrough and his having lawfully purchased and obtained the rights (of) Mary Patrick, John Yarbrough, Anderson Berry and Jeremiah Yarbrough, heirs of the said JAMES YARBROUGH. [Note by Nelle W. Jenkins - Elizabeth Yarbrough was not named as a legal heir in this indent. But she was mentioned as legal heir in the deed, dated 13 August 1816, to the 32 acres as her part of the 287 1/2 acres of land on middle prong of Broad River. Both indents were witnessed by Jack Lumpkin, and Yelverton Thaxton, Jr. (J.P. not Jr.).] JAMES YARBROUGH received a warrant $1238 dated 16 June 1784 for 2871/2 acres of land in Washington County Georgia - page 264 - warrant #808 for 287 1/2 acres in Washington County Georgia on 8 September 1784. the JAMES YARBROUGH folder contains a grant of 250 acres of land under the act of 1781, signed Savannah, 2 February 1784 by Elijah Clark, Colonel, and duplicate #914 dated 25 March 1784 and says the land to be in the new counties of Franklin and Washington Counties. The council granted 287 1/2 acres in Washington County. Another certificate says that JAMES YARBROUGH was entitled as a private in the "Batt. of Minute Men for Defence of Georgia" on 3 June 1777, and at the time enlistment was not an inhabitant of the State, and had not been for 12 months, according, and further was in service at the time the Battalion was reduced by Resolve 1 March 1778, signed by James Jack, Colonel, at Augusta on 24 April 1784. [JAMES YARBROUGH of that day and time - and even a century after - did mention all their children in wills if they had already received a share of property - as perhaps was the case with Groves, who helped settle the estate of his father, who died intestate.] Jaramiah Yarbrough, in Deed Book TTT, 1812-1814 page 137 Franklin County, Georgia - recorded 4 December 1813 - Deed made by Jaramiah (Jeremiah) Yarbrough of Oglethorpe County, Georgia to George Williamson of Oglethorpe County Georgia for $100.00 for 33 acres, his part of land, his part as legatee of JAMES YARBROUGH, deceased, of Franklin County, Georgia. Extract of Scriven Co., Georgia Marriages page 52 - Jeremiah Yarborough married Nancy Smith 4 March 1825. Mr. Robert Neville Mann of Cedar Bluff, Ala. is descendant of George Williamson born between 1760 and 1770 in Virginia, and Susannah Yarborough who was born between 1770 and 1780 in Georgia - daughter of the Rev. soldier JAMES YARBROUGH...They died in Cherokee County, Alabama between 1840 and 1850... --------- Book R pages 102-3 1805 Franklin County, Georgia This Indenture made this 20th day of April in the year of Our Lord eighteen Hundred and five between John Yarbrough of the State of Georgia and County of Oglethorpe of the one part and George Williamson of said State and County of the other pat Witnesseth that the said John Yarbrough, for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred dollars to him in hand paid at or before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, Have granted, bargained sold, and confirmed, and by these presents do fully bargain grant, sell, and confirm unto the aforesaid George Williamson his Heirs and assigns forever, all that tract or parcel of Land containing thirty-three acres be the same more or less, being my part as a Legatee of JAMES YARBROUGH Decd to a Tract of the said JAMES YARBROUGH and lying in the state aforesaid and County of Franklin on Broad River and pains creek and bounded Southwestwardly by Henry Nails Land & on all other sides by vacant at the time of survey beginning at a pine corner thence South fifty-five West forty five chains to a post oak corner thence South thirty-five East sixty four chains to a pine corner thence North fifty five East forty five chains to a poplar corner thence North thirty five west sixty four chains to the beginning together with all and singular the rights members & appurtenances thereof whatsoever to the said tract or parcel of land belonging or in wise appertaining also all the Estate right Title Interest claim and demand of him the said John Yarbrough of into or out of the same and the aforesaid George Williamson, his Heirs and Assigns will and shall warrant and forever defend from himself his Heirs and assigns and against all and every other person or persons claiming under him or them but not from the claim of any other person or persons founded on any other title grant or survey whatever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of John X (his mark) Yarbrough SEAL Wm. E. Crawford Rowland Hudson Wm Campbell J.P. Recorded the 2nd July 1807 --------- Book RRR pages 94-5 1807 Franklin County, Georgia This indenture made this the twenty seventh day of October Anno Domini one thousand Eight hundred and seven between Anderson Berry of the county of Baldwin and state of Georgia of the one part and George Williamson of the county of Oglethorpe and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the said Anderson Berry for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred Dollars good and lawful money of the said State to him in hand will and truly paid by the said George Williamson at and before the Sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted Bargained Sold and by these presents do grant Bargain sell unto the said George Williamson his heirs and assigns all my right and interest that I hold in a tract of land containing two hundred and eighty seven and a half acres of land be the same more or less. Situate lying and being in the county of Franklin on Broad river and Ryans Creek butting and bounding Northwardly by Vacant Land Southwardly by Henry Nails lands and on all other sides vacant land beginning at a pine corner thence south 55 west 45 to a post oak Station thence to a post oak corner thence South 35 each 64 chains to a pine corner thence North 55 east 45 chains to a poplar and so on the beginning together with all and singular the rights members and appurtenances thereof whatsoever unto the said tract or parcel of land being or in anywise appertaining to have and to hold all my part and ? I hold as a legatee of the estate of JAMES YARBROUGH deceased in the said tract or parcel of land and privileges unto the said George Williamson his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns and to his deed their own proper use and behoof for ever hereby warrant and defend any the said parcel of lots of land against my sd heirs executors administrators & assigns. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the twenty seventh day of October one thousand eight hundred and seven Signed Sealed and delivered Anderson Berry SEAL in presence of Jesse X (his mark) Hail, William Barton Recorded 8 March 1809 acknowledged before me Edmd Brantly J.P. --------- Book RR page 99 1807 Franklin County, Georgia This Indenture made the 5th day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen Hundred and seven Between Mary Patrick of the state of Georgia and county of Oglethorpe of the one part and George Williamson of said state and County of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Mary Patrick for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred dollars to her in hand paid at or before the sealing and delivering of these presents the receipt whereof the doth hereby acknowledge have granted bargained sold and confirmed and by these presents do fully bargain grant sell and confirm unto the aforesaid George Williamson his heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel of land containing ninety five acres be the same more or less, being my part as a Legatee of JAMES YARBROUGH Decd be a tract of Two hundred eighty seven and one half acres of Land granted to the Sd JAMES YARBROUGH and lying in the state aforesaid and County of Franklin on Broad River and waters of Daisey Creek and bounded Southwestwardly by Henry Nails Land, and on all other sides by vacant land at the time of survey. Beginning at a pine corner thence south thirty-five East Sixty-four chains to a pine corner thence north fifty-five East forty-five Chains to a poplar Corner thence North thirty-five West Sixty-five Chains to the Beginning together with all and singular the rights members and appurtenances thereof whatsoever to the said tract or parcel of land belonging or in anywise appertaining also all the Estate right Title Interest claims and demand of her the said Mary Patrick of into or out of the same and the aforesaid Mary Patrick the above mentioned Tract of Land to the said George Williamson his Heirs and assigns will and shall warrant and forever defend from herself her heirs and assigns and against all and every other person or persons claiming under her or them, but not from the claim of any other persons founded on any other Title Grant or Survey whatsoever In witness whereof she had hereunto set her hand and affixed her seal the day and year first above written Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us Mary P (her mark) Patrick SEAL David Patrick David M. Laughlin Recorded the 30th June 1807 Wm Campbell J.P. --------- Book TTT pages 137-8 1810 Franklin County, Georgia This Indenture made this 8th day of May in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and ten between Jaramiah Yarbrough of the State of Georgia County of Oglethorpe of the one part and George Williamson of the said state & county of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Jaramiah Yarbrough for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to him in hand paid at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the accept whereof he doth hereby acknowledge Have Granted bargained sold and confirmed and by these presents do fully bargain grant sell and confirm unto the aforesaid George Williamson his heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel of Land thirty three acres be the same more or less being my part as legatee of JAMES YARBROUGH decd to a tract of tow hundred Eighty seven and one half acres of land granted to the said JAMES YARBROUGH and laying in the State aforesaid & county of Franklin on Broad river and Paines creek Bounded Southwestwardly by Henry nails land & on all other sides by vacant at the time of survey Beginning at a pine corner thence South fifty five west forty four chains to a post oak corner thence south thirty five East sixty four chains to a pine corner thence north fifty five East forty five chains to a poplar corner thence North thirty five west sixty four chains to the beginning. To gather with all and singular the rights members and appurtenances hereof whatsoever to said tract or parcel of land belonging or in any wise appertaining all the right title Interest claim and demand of him the said Jarimiah Yarbrough of into and out of the same & the aforesaid Jarimiah Yarbrough the above outlined tract of land to the said George Williamson his heirs & assigns will & shall warrant and forever defend from himself his heirs, assigns and against all and every other person or persons claiming under him or them but not from the claim of any other person or persons founded on any other Title Grant or survey whatsoever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this day & year first above written. Signed sealed and delivered in presents of Jarimiah X (his mark) Yarbrough SEAL Robt Williams Harold McCarter Edmund Brantly JP Recorded 4th ? 1813 --------- Book TTT pages 92-3 1810 Franklin County, Georgia State of Georgia This Indenture made this fifth day of November Eighteen hundred and Eight Between William Patrick of the county of Franklin and state aforesaid of the one part and James Martin Eq of the same place of the other part Witnesseth that the said William Patrick for and in consideration of the sum of five dollars lawful money of said state to him in hand well and timely paid by the said James Martin Esq at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt which of is hereby acknowledged have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth give grant bargain and sell unto the said James Martin Esqr his heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel of land containing ten and an half acres be the same more or less situate lying and being in the said county of Franklin the North side of the middle fork of broad river butting on or bounding as follows Viz Southwardly by land surveyed in the name of Thompson McVine Northeastwardly by land surveyed in the name of JAMES YARBROUGH. Northwardly by land surveyed in the name of Moses Spencer beginning at a fence corner running thence ? &thirteen chains and eighty four links to a post oak Stake thence N. 55 degrs E twelve Chains to a pine corner thence N 75 Degrees ? twenty one chains to the said beginning corner together with all and singular the right members appertaining thereof or in any manner appertaining unto the said tract or parcel of land unto the said James Martin Eqr his heirs and assigns forever which said land was surveyed by a warrant in my own name and I the said William Patrick doth forever warrant and defend the right and title of said tract or parcel of land I ? my self my heirs and assigns and all ? claims through or by these and no ? to the said James Martin Esqr. his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof I the said William Patrick have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date written in the presents of Derrell Martin William Patrick SEAL Aaron Martin State of Georgia This day personally came Derrell Martin before Franklin county me one of the Justices for said county who being duly sworn sayeth that he saw William Patrick assign the within deed to James Martin and ? saw Aaron Martin assign the within Deed as a witness. Sworn to and subscribed this 12 day of November 1812 Saml Payne J.P. Derrell Martin Recorded 16 April 1810 --------- Book MMM page 131 1816 Franklin County, Georgia State of Georgia This Indenture made this thirteenth day of Olgethorpe County August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixteen, between Elizabeth Yarbrough of the county and State aforesaid of the one part & Groves Yarbrough of the County an State aforesaid of the other part; Witnesseth that the said Elizabeth Yarbrough hath for & in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to him in hand paid by the said Groves Yarbrough bargained sold releases conveys and confirmed unto him the said Groves Yarborough a certain tract piece parcel or moiety of land situate lying and being in the county of Franklin and State aforesaid on the middle prong of Broad River adjoining lands of Stephen Chatham and James Martin, containing thirty two acres be the same more or less, it being her part, of a two hundred eighty seven and a half acres tract of land granted to JAMES YARBROUGH & to which she became entitled at his death as one of his legal heirs and the said Elizabeth Yarbrough doth by these presents warrant & forever defend the right and title of the aforesaid piece or parcel of land with all the rights members & appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise pertaining from herself, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns and all and every other person or persons whatsoever claim by or there unto him the said Groves Yarbrough his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever In witness whereof she hath hereunto set her hand and affixed her seal the day and date first above written. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of Elizabeth X (her mark) Yarbrough SEAL Jack Lumpkin Anna R. Lumpkin Yelverton Thaxton JP Recorded 20th September 1816 --------- Book B page 96 1819 Franklin County, Georgia Georgia This Indenture made this 12th day of March in Franklin County the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and nineteen Between Stephen Chatham of the one part and Groves Yarbrough of other part both of the State & County aforesaid witnesseth that the said Stephen Chatham for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred Dollars paid the rect herein acknowledged have granted bargained & sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell and release unto Groves Yarbrough all that Tract or parcel of land hereafter described beginning at a birch corner near the Bank of Middle Broad River running thence a direct line to a spanish Oak 3X thence a Direct Line with the course of the land until it strikes the back line of J. Ryans survey this with said Line W. to a Post Oak 3X thence N14 to 3x thence to a Pine 3x near the thence to the Beginning Birch the same being thirty acres more or less and being part of a tract originally granted to Joseph Ryan together with all and singular the rights members hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and I do hereby bind myself my heirs executors and administrators to warrant and forever defend the land and premises aforesaid unto the said Groves Yarbrough his heirs executors and administrators against the claim of any person whatsoever beginning the same or my part thereof witness my hand and seal the day first written signed in presence of James Yarbrough, Jr. Stephen Chatham SEAL Bn Starrett Georgia Personally came Benjamin Starrett before me Franklin County John Carson acting Justice of the Inferior Court and being duly sworn saith that he saw Stephen Chatham sign seal and Deliver this Deed of conveyance and that James Yarbrough was also a subscribing witness together with himself sworn to this 29th Feby 1821 John E. Carson JJC REcorded 15th January 1822 Bn Starrett --------- Book B pages 96-7 1819 Franklin County, Georgia State of Georgia This Indenture made this the twentieth day of Franklin County May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighteen between Joshua Yarbrough of the county of Oglethorpe and situate aforesaid of the one part and Groves Yarbrough of the county of Franklin and State aforesaid of the this part witnesseth that the said Joshua Yarbrough hath for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Dollars to him in hand paid as the said Groves Yarbrough bargained sold released conveyed and confirmed unto him the said Groves Yarbrough a certain tract parcel piece or moiety of land situate lying and being in the County of Franklin & State aforesaid on the middle prong of Broad River adjoining Lands of Stephen Chatham and James Martin containing Thirty two acres be the same more or less it being his part of a two hundred eighty seven & a half acre tract of land granted to JAMES YARBROUGH & to which he became intitled at his death as one of his legal heirs and the said Joshua Yarbrough doth by these presents warrant and forever defend the right and title of the aforesaid piece or parcel of land with all and singularly the right members and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining from himself heirs executors administrators and assigns and all and every other person or persons whatsoever claim by or through him unto the said Groves Yarbrough his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and date first above written Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of S.M. Bragg Joshua Yarbrough SEAL Stephen Chatham Georgia Personally came Stephen Chatham before me Franklin County John E. Carson acting Justice of the Inferior Court and being Duly saith that he saw Joshua Yarbrough Sign Seal and deliver this deed of conveyance and that T. W. Bragg was also a subscribing witness together with him self sworn to this 29th February 1820 Jno. E. Carson JIC Recorded Stephen Chatham 16th January 1822 --------- Book B pages 204-5 1824 Franklin County, Georgia Georgia This Indenture made this twentieth day of August in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixteen between George Williamson of the County of Oglethorpe and state aforesaid of the one part and Henry Hardin of the county of Morgan and state aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said George Williamson hath for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars to him in hand hath bargained and sold unto him the said Henry Hardin a certain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the county of Franklin and state aforesaid in the middle fork of Broad River containing one hundred forty three and three fourths acres be the same more or less it being a part of the tract of land now occupied by Groves Yarbrough and the one half of two hundred Eighty seven and a half acres bounty of land granted to JAMES YARBROUGH to which the said George Williamson became entitled at the death of said JAMES YARBROUGH by his intermarriage with Susannah Yarbrough and having lawfully purchased and obtained at the rights Mary Patrick, John Yarbrough, Anderson Berry & Jeremiah Yarbrough heirs of said JAMES YARBROUGH and the said George Williamson doth by these presents warrant and forever defend the right and title of the aforesaid land unto him the said Henry Hardin from the claim or claims of the aforesaid himself his heirs his executor, administrators and assigns and all and every other person or persons whatsoever claiming ? him and the said George Williamson doth by these presents make an ? quit claim for himself the before mentioned heirs and heirs and assigns forever and no further unto him the said Henry Hardin his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof the said George Williamson hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and date first above written. Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of Jack Lumpkin George Williamson SEAL Wm. Lumpkin Jr. Yalverton Thaxton JP Recorded 17th May 1824
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