1787 - A 456-458 Lease and release. May 12 and 13, 1787. Arthur Barrett, planter, of 96 District, Newberry County to Robert Russell, planter, 51 acres on the North side of the Saludy (sic) River for (unspecified) lawful current money of the State. This property is the Land Grant to Arthur Barrett recorded in Grant Book LLLL, p. 90, dated Jun 5, 1786. Signed: Arthur Barrett (seal), Sarah (her mark) Barrett (seal). Witness: James Cleland, Martin Chester. Proved in Newberry County, Jun 2, 1788, on the oath of James Cleland before George Ruff, J.P. James Cleland states that he did see Arthur Barrett and his wife, Sarah Barrett, sign, seal, and deliver the Deed to Robert Russell. Recorded Jun 20, 1788. Test: W. Malone, C.C.

1788 - A 459-461 Lease and release. Feb 25 and 26 1788. John North, planter, of GA to Joshua Inman, blacksmith of Newberry County, SC, for 10 shillings, 100 acres on the waters of Beaver Dam Creek, a branch of the Saludy (sic) River, surveyed for John North, Nov 19, 1771 and lying in Craven County. Property adjacent to that of Thomas Yates, Jonathan Gilbert, Wm Turner. Signed, John North. Witness: Jacob Barrett, James Barrett, John Spann. Proved in Newberry County by the oath of Jacob Barrett, Jun 2, 1788, before George Ruff, J.P. Recorded Jun 21 1788 as attested by W. Malone, C.C.

1793 - B 386-388 Lease and release. Feb 23 and 24 1793. Peter Buffington of Edgefield County, Ninety Six District, and Sarah his wife, to John Barrott, carpenter of Newberry County, for £50 lawful money of SC, 100 acres, part of a tract of 200 acres originally granted to John Brooks Sep 19, 1758 on a branch of the Saluda River called Scotch Creek. Adjacent property of Benjamin Pearson, Kelly, Rosanah Russell. Signed, Peter Buffington (seal), Sarah (her mark) Buffington (seal). Witness: Ridgeway Elmore, Wm Morgan. Proved in Newberry County Feb 26, 1793 by the oath of Ridgeway Elmore before Mercer Babb, J.P. Recorded Apr 26, 1793 as attested by Fred Nance, D.C.

1793 - B 509 Newberry County. Jacob Chandler for £1000 sterling to Israel Chamber, six head of horses, twelve horned cattle, two stills, a house clock, one waggon (sic) and harness, all farming articles and household furniture. Signed, Jacob Chandler (seal). Witness: (Henry) Onslow Barrett, Ruth Elis. Proved in Newberry County by the oath of (Henry) Onslow Barrett, Aug 22, 1793, before Providence Williams . Recorded Aug 27, 1793.

1795 - C 20-24 Lease and release. Nov 26, 1791. Joshua Inman, Sr., planter of Newberry County, to John Marbutt, planter, of same, for £40 sterling, 50 acres on waters of Bush River. Adjacent: Frederick Burtz, John Inman, Mercer Babb, Esqr. Said land being one-half of 100 acres granted to Rufus Inman Jun 10, 1774 and conveyed by him to Joshua Inman, Sr., Oct 14 and 15 [year not specified]. Signed, Joshua Inman. Witness: Aaron Coppock, James Barrett. Proved Nov 26, 1791 by the oath of Aaron Coppock before Mercer Babb, J.P. Recorded Jan 5, 1795.

1796 - C 764-768 Lease and release. Mar 21 and 22, 1791. James Barrett to James Barrett, blacksmith, 135 and 1/2 acres on the Saluda River for £20 sterling. Land originally surveyed for Nathaniel Haywood/Hayworth Apr 20, 1787 and granted to James Barrett Dec 1, 1788. Platt and Grant recorded in Grant Book YYYY, p. 179. Adjacent property of Isaac Dozier. Witness: Joshua Inman, Mercer Babb. Proved Nov 26, 1791 by the oath of Joshua Inman before Mercer Babb, J.P. Recorded Jun 14, 1796.

1796 - C 920-922 John Barrot of Newberry County, carpenter, for £80 to Moses Evans of same, planter, 100 acres conveyed from Peter Buffington to John Barrett Feb 24 and 25, 1793, and recorded in Book B, p. 386, part of a tract granted to John Brooks Sep 19, 1758. Adjacent: Benjamin Pearson, Kelly, Rosanah Russell. Signed, John Barrett (Seal), Rhoda Barrett (seal). Witness: Moses Kelly, Samuel Miles, Joseph Evans. Proved Jul 29, 1796 by the oath of Joseph Evans before J. R. Brown, J.N.C. Rhoda Barrett, wife of John Barrett, relinquished dower Jul 29, 1796 before J. R. Brown, J.N.C. Recorded Nov 21, 1796.

1797 - D2 32-36 Feb 16 and 17, 1792. Jonathan Taylor of Newberry County to John Barrett of same, for five shillings sterling, 40 acres, part of 200 acres granted to Phillip Phagan Aug 19, 1768, recorded in Book CCC, p. 377, conveyed by said Phillip Phagan to Jonathan Taylor Jan 23 and 24, 1769. Signed, Jonathan Taylor (seal). Witness: Alexander Stuart, Thomas Brown. Proved Mar 19, 1792 by the oath of Alexander Stuart before Mercer Babb, J.P. Recorded Jul 1, 1797.

1798 - Mar 16, 1796. James Barrett of Newberry County (SC) to Wm Shaw of same, for £5 sterling, 35 acres on waters of Beaverdam.
Signed, James Barrett (seal), Elizabeth (her mark) Barrett (seal).
Witness Abel Pearson, Voluntine Braswell.
Recorded 04 Jan 1798

1798 - D2 355-357 Feb 27, 1792. Wm Irby to Arthur Barrett, for £10 sterling, 25 acres which is part of a tract of 435 acres originally granted to Wm Irby Oct 14, 1784 and recorded in Book FFFF, p. 269. Signed Wm Irby (seal), Henritter (her mark) Irby (seal). Witness: Joseph Towles, Edward Thweat, Michael Abney. Proved Mar 17, 1798 by the oath of Michael Abney, who swore before Daniel Clary, J.P., that he saw Captain Wm Irby sign the Deed. Recorded Mar 23, 1798 as attested by Fred Nance.

1805 - G 310-311 Nov 11, 1796. John Barrett of Newberry District to Wm Mills of Newberry County, for £30 sterling, 40 acres on a small branch of Bush River, originally granted Aug 19, 1766 to Phillip Phogins (Phagan), then conveyed to Jonathan Taylor by lease and release, and now conveyed by lease and release from Jonathan Taylor to John Barrett, Feb 16, 1792. Adjacent: Jonathan Taylor, John Richardson, Hannah Crumbly. Signed, John Barrett (seal). Witness Mercer Babb, Thomas Hasket, John Coppock. Claim of dower relinquished Nov 12, 1796 by Rhoda Barrett, wife of John Barrett, as sworn before Jacob Robert Brown, Judge of Newberry County. Proved Jul 24, 1805 on the oath of Samuel Mills before Fred Nance, J.Q.

1807 - I 83-84 Sep 8, 1806. Asa Inman (son of John) of Ohio to James Barrett of Newberry District, for $25, 76 acres lying on a branch of Little River (a branch of the Saluda). Adjacent Robert Stewart (SW & SE), Joshua Stewart (SW & NW), John Spear (NW), Richard Wright (NE), and Caleb Glibert (S). Original Grant to Thomas Waters, Aug 6, 1793 recorded in Book J No. 5, p. 365. Deeded to John Inman, Oct 28, 1796 and then to Asa Inman by Will. Signed, Asa Inman. Witness: John Thomas Gilbert, Sarah Barrett. Proved Jan 15, 1807, by the oath of John Thomas Gilbert before Jacob Crosswhite, J.P. Recorded Apr 1, 1807 as attested by Fred Nance, Regr.

1808 - James Barrett to Thomas Lindsey, both of Newberry District, SC, for $100, 40 acres on water of Bush River, originally granted to Stephen Elmore by lottery Sep ---, 1774. Adjacent: John Ransonage (south), Thomas Lindsey (north). Signed, James Barrett (seal).
Witness: Y. J. Harrington, Wm Shaw.
Proved Jan 14, 1808 by the oath of Wm Shaw before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q.
Recorded Jan 18, 1808 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Regr.

1808 - I 503-504 Jun 13, 1800. Arthur Barrett of Edgefield District, SC to Joseph Goodman of Newberry District, for £10 sterling, 25 acres of land which is part of the tract originally granted to Wm Irby. Adjacent to property of Thomas Spearman, Rashally Reminger, Goodman, and Brown. Signed, Arthur Barrett. Witness: Wm Moore, Thomas Butler. Proved Nov 2, 1808 in Newberry District by the oath of Wm Moore, sworn unto Henry Coate, J.P. Recorded Nov 2, 1808 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Regr.

1812 - K 68-69 Nov 2, 1811. Thomas S. Barrett to John Jenkins, both of Newberry District, SC, for $275, 200 acres on Scotts Creek, a branch of Bush River which Isaac Jenkins, deceased, bought from Benjamin Asking. Conferred all rights accruing to wife Anna, daughter of said Isaac Jenkins and also that part purchased along with John Jenkins from David Jenkins, Sep 5, 1809, as recorded in Deed Book S p. 288. Adjacent: Henry Coate, Robert Boyce, Francis Asking, and others. Signed, Thomas S. Barrett, (seal). Witness: Isaac Kirk, Henry O. (Onslow) Barrett, Lydia Jenkins (wife of Henry Barrett). Right of Dower relinquished by Anna Barrett, wife of Thomas S. Barrett, Mar 24, 1812 before Henry Coate, J.Q.. Proved in Newberry Mar 24, 1812 upon the oath of Henry O. (Onslow) Barrett before Henry Coate, J.Q. Recorded Apr 6, 1812 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Regr.

1812 - K 134 Mar 12, 1812. David Brooks, Ferrel Brooks, Wm Brooks, John Brooks, and Matthew Brooks to Henry O. Barrett, for $130, 40 acres on a small branch of Bush River, part of a tract originally granted to Jeremiah Lewis, conveyed then to Jacob Chandler, and thence from Jacob Chandler to Matthew Brooks. Land passed to above mentioned Ferrel Brooks from Matthew Brooks by heirship. Signed, David Brooks (seal), Ferrel Brooks (seal), Wm (his mark) Brooks (seal), Matthew Brooks, John Brooks (seal). Witness Isaiah Duncan (son-in-law Henry O Barrett), James Crumley. Right of Dower relinquished Mar 28, 1812 by Mary Brooks, wife of Ferrel Brooks before Henry Coate, J.Q. Signed, Mary Brooks (her mark). Proved Sep 7, 1812 by the oath of Isaiah Duncan. Recorded Sep 7, 1812 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Regr.

1813 - K 313-314 Mar 28, 1812. James Barrett to Arthur Barrett, for $100, 76 acres for land on the waters of a branch of Little River (a branch of the Saluda). Adjacent property of Robert Stewart, Daniel Stewart, Jacob Stewart, Richard Wright, Reason Reagan. Signed, James Barrett. Witness: Levi Longshore, John Longshore. Proved Nov 18, 1813 by the oath of Levi Longshore, sworn to Y. J. Harrington, J.Q. Recorded Nov 18, 1813 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Reg.

1814 - K 395-396 Sep 15, 1812. John Stewart, B.S. bound unto Arthur Barrett in the amount of $100. The bond is collateralized by 50 acres of land adjacent the property of the said Arthur Barrett and John G. Thomas, which will default to Arthur Barrett on Dec 25, 1814 (if bond is not repaid). Signed, John Stewart, B.S. Witness: Elijah Jones, Joseph Thomas. Proved Apr 2, 1814 by the oath of Josephus Thomas, sworn unto Henry Coate, L.W. Recorded Apr 4, 1814 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Reg.

1814 - K 432-433 Jul 18, 1814. Henry O. (Onslow) Barrett to Thomas Waters, both of Newberry District, for $475, 100 acres on Beaverdam Creek, a branch of the Saluda. Land acquired by Henry O. Barrett from Joshua Inman, Jr. Jan 22, 1813 recorded in Book M, pp. 286-287. Adjacent: Thomas Gilbert, Joshua Inman, widow Longshore, and others. Signed Henry O. Barrett (seal). Right of Dower relinquished Jul 18, 1814 by Lydia Barrett, wife of Henry O. Barrett. Witness: Charles Lindsey, Wilks B. Waters. Proved Jul 18, 1814 by the oath of Wilks Berry Waters before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q.

1815 - L 87-88 Nov 8, 1804. Peter Black to Wm Barrett. Signed, Peter Black (seal). Witness: P. B. Waters, John Lusk. Claim of dower relinquished Mar 3, 1805 by Mapey (sic) Black, wife of Peter Black, before Isaac Mills, J.Q. Proved in Newberry May 2, 1815 by the oath of James Farnandis, Esq. Before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q. Recorded May 2, 1815 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, C.C.P.

1815 - L 88-89 ---, ---, 1808. Indenture between James Caldwell, Esq., Sheriff of Newberry District, SC, and Elijah Boatner, planter. Sheriffís sale of land of Wm Barrett to satisfy judgement (May 13, 1808; Court of Common Pleas; recorded at Newberry Courthouse) of $59.82 and $22.47 in court costs against Wm Barrett and Robert Hilburn and in favor of Ann Harbert and Walter Harbert. Auction held Jun 6, 1808 with land (140 acres on Saluda River, including 70 acres originally granted George Nichols and 40 acres granted John Bush, and 30 acres granted Henry Bradshaw) going to Elijah Boatner for $500. Signed, James Caldwell, Sheriff, Newberry District (seal). Witness: Y. J. Harrington, James Farnandis. Proved May 2, 1808 by the oath of James Farnandis before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q. Recorded May 2, 1815 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, C.C.P.

1815 - L 167 Dec 24, 1814. Henry Onslow Barrett and wife Lydia Barrett (formerly Lydia Jenkins) to John Jenkins, for $200, our claim of right to 200 acres on Scotts Creek, a water of Bush River. That being 1/6 part which fell to Lydia from the estate of her father, Isaac Jenkins. Said land bought by Isaac Jenkins from Benjamin Adkins. Adjacent: Henry Coate, Robert Boyce, Francis Adkins. Signed, Henry O. Barrett (seal), Lydia Barrett (seal). Witness: Isaac Kirk, Isaac Jenkins, Rebecca Kirk. Relinquish right of Dower by Lydia Barrett, Dec 4, 1815. Proved Dec 4, 1815 by the oath of Rebecca Kirk before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q.

1816 - L 238 Feb 17, 1813. Arthur Barrett to Wm W. Thomas, for diverse good causes, 25 acres of land where both Arthur Barrett and Wm W. Thomas now live. Tract to be laid out so as to be most convenient round the house where Thomas lives. Thomas not to have any right to sell the land, but should he die, his wife and children are to take permanent possession of the land. Signed, Arthur Barrett. Witness: Daniel Stewart, Thomas Rainey, Josephus Thomas. Deed of gift proved Feb 16, 1816 by the oath of Josephus Thomas, sworn before Henry Coate, Q.W. Wm Thomas agrees to provide free access to the property Arthur Barrett and his wife, dated Feb 17, 1813. Recorded Mar 5, 1816 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Regr.

1818 - M 20 Sep 26, 1815. James McClung to James Murdock, Sr., for $150, 51 acres on Beaver Dam Creek, a branch of the Saluda River, which was originally granted to Arthur Barrett, Jun 5, 1786, and transferred to Robert Russell by lease and release May 13, 1787. Property subsequently transferred to James McClung Aug 23, 1804 and is the same place where David Man now lives. Adjacent: James Cleland, Soloman Rees, James Murdock. Witness: David Murdock and John Jerra. Proved Feb 28, 1818 and recorded Mar 6, 1818.

1818 - M 112 Jun 13 1818. Margaret Dunkin, compelled by duty that I believe freedom to be right, set free my negro woman Hannah. Witness John O'Neall, Capt Thomas S. Barrett. Jun 13, 1818. Freeholders: Joseph Coppock, John O'Neal, James Jay, Benson Jones, Thomas S. Barrett certify on qualifications of Margaret Dunkin, widow owner of slave Hannah aged about 37 years, otherwise called Hannah Allen, satisfactory proof given to us [that] slave is not of bad character and is capable of gaining livelihood by honest means. Proved Jun 13, 1818 and recorded Jun 15, 1818.

1819 - M 385-386 Jul 2, 1816. Henry Onslow Barrett to Daniel Brooks, both of Newberry District, SC, for $140, 40 acres on a small branch of Bush River, part of a tract of land originally granted to Jeremiah Lewis; thence to Jacob Chandler, Jacob Chandler to Matthew Brooks, Matthew Brooks to Ferrel Brooks by heirship, and Ferrel Brooks to Henry Onslow Barrett, on Mar 12, 1812. Signed, Henry O. Barrett (seal). Witness: Wm Brooks, Matthew Brooks. Right of Dower relinquished Jan 19, 1819 by Lydia Barrett, wife of Henry O. Barrett. Proved Feb 1, 1819 by the oath of Matthew Brooks before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q. Recorded Apr 7, 1819 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Regr.

1818 - M 154 Nov 4, 1815. Owen Daily of Edgefield District, SC to Samuel Spence of Newberry District, SC, for $450, 100 acres on Young's Fork of Bush River. Said 100 acres being the original Land Grant to Jacob Barrett and conveyed by Wm Aspenal to Owen Daily by deed of Aug 9, 1805 (Deed Book I, p. 70) and recorded Dec 14, 1805. Adjacent: David Atkins, James Fleming, Wm McClelland, John Daily, Gasper Piester, Margaret McCullough, Wm Pugh, and the said Samuel Spence. Witness: Alexander Chambers, Michael Daily. Dower Apr 15, 1818, Elizabeth Dailey, wife of Owen Daily.

1819 - M 389-390 Mar 4, 1816. Wm Perkins Johnson to Thomas S. Barrett, for $1000, 201 acres on Bush River, part of two tracts originally granted Jan 28, 1771 and Apr 2, 1762 to Conrad Emerick (Jermiak) and Stephen Elmore, conveyed to John Embree by lease and release Nov 21 and 22, 1771 and Nov 15 and 16, 1771. 300 acres of these tracts was conveyed to Joseph Furnas by John Embree, Feb 3, 1798. 100 acres then conveyed to Mercer Babb by Joseph Furnas and the remaining 200 acres to Francis Higgins and then by Higgins to Hugh Oneal, and thence from Hugh Oneal to Wm Perkins Johnson. Signed, Wm P. Johnson (seal). Witness: John Jenkins, (Miss) Rebecca Gong. Relinquish of Dower by Ruth Johnson, wife of Wm P. Johnson, Mar 5, 1816. Proved Mar 4, 1816 by the oath of John Jenkins before W. Herbert, J.P. Recorded Apr 27, 1819 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Regr.

1821 - P2 32 Dec 16, 1814. Walter Corl and wife Margaret (Barrett) to Henry O. Barrett, for $20, sell our claim to 45 acres granted to (Henry) Onslow Barrett 1789 (recorded in Grant Book YYYY, p. 510) and 5 3/4 acre acres conveyed to (Henry) Onslow Barrett by John Crumley in 1794. Adjacent: Samuel Hughens, Henry O. Barrett, and John Beeses. Property is 1/4 of real estate of (Henry) Onslow Barrett, deceased, which is the whole claim of Margaret Corl and Walter Corl, heirship from (Henry) Onslow Barrett to his daughter Margaret, wife of Walter Corl. Signed, Walter Corl (seal), Margaret Corl (seal) Witness: Thomas (his mark) Waters, Rachel (her mark) Barrett. Proved Apr 2, 1821 by the oath of Thomas Waters sworn before W. Herbert and recorded Apr 2, 1821 as attested by Y. J. Harrington.

1822 - S 77 Sep 8, 1830. Wm Barrett to Samuel Wiles Barrett, both of Newberry District, SC, for $400, 100 acres on Indian Creek (where Wm Barrett now lives), which is part of a tract originally granted to John Evans Oct 5, 1756. Adjacent: Samuel Anderson, Martha Scott, David Montgomery, and Wm Mars. Signed Wm Barrett (seal). Witness: George Pope, Hugh Oneall, John B. Oneall. Right of dower relinquished Jan 29, 1836 by Milly (her mark) Barrett, wife of Wm Barrett, before Wm Eppes, J.Q. Proven Jul 6, 1836 by the oath of John B. O'Neall before Wm Epps, J.Q. (seal). Recorded Feb 22, 1836 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, R.M.C.

1822 - P2 298-299 Jan 3, 1822. James Murdock, Sr. to Robert Cleland., for $650, 167 acres of land originally granted to Arthur Barrett Jun 5, 1786 and then transferred to James McClung Aug 28, 1884 (sic) and subsequently to James Murdock, Sr. by Deed on Sep 26, 1815. Said land located on Beverdam Creek of Saluda River, adjacent property of James McClung (west), and John Sterling (north) which was part of the original grant made to John Crumley Mar 31, 1790 and adjacent property of David Murdock (NW) and John Sterling. Witness: Wm Williams , James McClung. Dower: Elizabeth Murdock, Apr 15, 1822. Recorded Apr 15, 1822.

1824 - Jun 18 - Newberry District, SC - Bruce Tatum Estate of John Tatum. Pack 711. Probate Judge Office. Anderson, S. C. Est admr 24 Dec 1824 by Hugh Tatum, Wm Tatum, Edward Tatum , Who are bound unto John Harris, Ord., in the sum of two thousand dollars. Citation published 19 Dec. 1824 at Fairview Meeting House. Sale was held on 25 Jan. 1825. Buyers: Levi Burtz, Joseph Young, Elijah Cannon, Rebecca Tatum, Edward Tatum, Perthany Tatum, Hugh Tatum, Wm Tatum, Moese Hendrix, Jeremiah Field, John Humphreys, John Prince, Mark Kirksey. Wm Barrett,John Gilstrap, Wiley Gilstrap, John W. Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum, Sheriff Haynes.

1828 - P 232 Aug 14, 1828. Rachel Barrett to Joseph Chupp, for $62.50, 50 1/2 acres (45 acres from one platt and 5 3/4 from another) on Bush River. (Received from Thomas S. Barrett?) Adjacent: Sampson Coppock, George Waters, and others. Signed, Rachel (her mark) Barrett (seal). Witness: J. B. Cole, Robert Evans. Proved Sep 1, 1828 by the oath of Robert Evans before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q. Recorded same.

1829 - P 312-313 Jan 3, 1829. Samuel Anderson to Jake Barrett, for $100, 73 acres. Adjacent David Mongomery, John Whitmore. Signed, Samuel Anderson. Witness: James McCraken, Samuel McMillian. Right of Dower relinquished Jan 5, 1829, by Mary Anderson. Proved Jan 3, 1829 by the oath of Samuel McMillan before James McCraken, J.P. Recorded Jan 5, 1829 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Regr.

1835 - S 124 Dec 13, 1835. Samuel W. Barrett to John D. Montgomery and Mary Ann Montgomery, all of Newberry District, SC, for $750, 125 acres on both sides of Indian Creek. Adjacent: Samuel Anderson, Wm Mars, Wm Scott, and said John D. Montgomery. Signed, Samuel W. Barrett (seal). Witness: James G. McCrakin, James Anderson. Proved 26 Apr 1836 in Newberry by the oath of James G. McCrakin before Wm Gilliam, J.P. Recorded 20 May 1836 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, R.M.C.

1837 - S 227-228 Jan 2, 1837. Hannah Barrett to Joseph Chupp, both of Newberry District, for $75, 47 acres, it being the tract of land belonging to my grandmother Rachel Barrett. Adjacent: Manuel Senn, Henry Burton, the said Joseph Chupp, John Coppock, and others. Signed, Hannah Barrett (seal). Witness: M. T. Mendenhall, B. T. Saxon. Proved Feb 6, 1837 by the oath of Dr. M. T. Mendenhall before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q.

1838 - S 389 Jan 9, 1837. Hannah Barrett to John Senn, both of Newberry District, for $700, 73 acres on a small branch of Bush River, of which 65 acres originally granted to Matthew Brooks Feb 19, 1791 (Book D, p. 278). Part also being the original grand of Jeremiah Lewis, conveyed to Matthew Brooks, thence to John Brooks, thence to Henry O. Barrett. Adjacent: John Senn, Sampson Coppock, Hamilton Hasket, and others. Signed, Hannah Barrett (seal). Witness: David Boozer, Wm Croker. Proved Jan 9, 1837 by the oath of Wm Croker before H. K. Boyd, J.Q. Recorded Mar 12, 1838 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, R.M.C.

1789 - Newberry Co, SC - Lease and release. Oct 10 and 11, 1789. South Carolina, Ninety Six District, Newberry County. Michael Burtz, planter of district above mentioned, to Frederick Burtz, planter of the same, for £15, 150 acres on waters of Bush River originally granted to Michael Burtz Jun 6, 1785, recorded in Book DDDD, p. 294. Signed, Michael (his mark) Burtz (seal). Witness: Joshua Inman, James Barrett, Jehu Inman. Proved Jan 3, 1790 by the oath of James Barrett before Mercer Babb, J.P. Recorded Feb 6, 1795.

1791 - Newberry Co, SC - Lease and release. Nov 26, 1791. Joshua Inman, Sr., planter of Newberry County, to John Marbutt (son-in-law), planter, of same, for £40 sterling, 50 acres on waters of Bush River. Adjacent: Frederick Burtz, John Inman, Mercer Babb, Esqr. Said land being one-half of 100 acres granted to Rufus Inman Jun 10, 1774 and conveyed by him to Joshua Inman, Sr., Oct 14 and 15 [year not specified]. Signed, Joshua Inman. Witness: Aaron Coppock, James Barrett. Proved Nov 26, 1791 by the oath of Aaron Coppock before Mercer Babb, J.P. Recorded Jan 5, 1795.

1816 Jul 27 - Pendleton District, SC - James Barrett to Joshua Burtz, for $300, 100 acres on a branch of Rices Creek, a water of Twelve-Mile River. Adjacent: Abraham Duke (north), David McCollum (other sides). Signed, James Barrett (seal). Witness: Levi Burtz, Mark Barrett, Reuben Burtz. Proved Oct 8, 1816 by the oath of Levi Burtz before George Edmonton, J.P. Recorded Mar 26, 1822 and examined by John P. Lewis C.C. and R.M.C.

State of South Carolina. Pendleton District Sarah (nee Rackley)( Barrett) Ayres § Release Know all men by these presents that James Barrett of the Sate and District aforesaid for an (sic) in consideration of the sum of $300 to me in hand paid by Joshua Burtz the same place have granted bargained sold and released and by these presents do grant bargain sell & release unto the sd. Joshua Burtz all that tract plantation and parcell (sic) of land containing one hundred acres be the same more of less lying and being in the district aforesaid lying on a branch of Rices creek; water of Twelve-mile river beginning on a chesnut (sic) thence N.19 E.5. chains to white oke (sic) thence N.55 E.31 chains to a post oke thence S.20 E.30 chains and 50 links to red oke thence N.79 W.33 to pine nott (sic) thence the beginning corner bounded on the North by land belonging to the estate of Abraham Duke on all other sides by land belonging to David McCollum. Together with all and singular the rights member heredetiments and appertancenceses (sic) to the sd. Premises belonging or in any wise incident or appertaining. To Have and Hold all and singular the premises before mentioned unto the sd. Joshua Burtz his Heirs executors administrators and assigns forever - And I do hereby bind myself my heirs executors administrators and assigns to warrant and forever defend all and singular the sd. premises from the lawful claim of all manner of persons whatsoever claiming the same or any part therof - In witness thereunto I have set my hand and seal this 27th day of Jul , 1816. Signed sealed and delivered in the presents (sic) of us Levi Burtz, Mark Barrett, Reubin Burtz, James Barrett (S. & S.)

State of South Carolina. Pendleton District § Personally appeared Levi Burzts (sic) before me the subscribing Justice and made oath agreeable to law and saith that he saw James Barrett sign his name to the within deed for the within mentioned purposes and Mark Barrett and Reuben Burtz was subscribing witness with himself - Sworn and subscribed before me this 8th day of Oct 1816.

George Edmonton, J.P. Levi Burtz Recorded 26th Mar 1822 And examined John P. Lewis C.C. & R.M.C.

1824 - Jun 18 - Newberry District, SC - Estate of John Tatum. Pack 711. Probate Judge Office. Anderson, S. C. Est admr 24 Dec 1824 by Hugh Tatum, Wm Tatum, Edward Tatum , Who are bound unto John Harris, Ord., in the sum of two thousand dollars. Citation published 19 Dec. 1824 at Fairview Meeting House. Sale was held on 25 Jan. 1825. Buyers: Levi Burtz, Joseph Young, Elijah Cannon, Rebecca Tatum, Edward Tatum, Perthany Tatum, Hugh Tatum, Wm Tatum, Moese Hendrix, Jeremiah Field, John Humphreys, John Prince, Mark Kirksey. Wm Barrett,John Gilstrap, Wiley Gilstrap, John W. Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum, Sheriff Haynes.

1791 - Mar 21 Newberry Co, SC - James Barrett to James Barrett, blacksmith Mar 21 & 22, 1791 State of South Carolina. Newberry County. Ninety Six District § This indenture made this Twenty first day of Mar in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety One and in the fifteenth year of the Sovereignty and Independancy of the United States of America Between James Barret of the One part and James Barret Smith of the other part both of the State County and District above mentioned Witnesseth that the said James Barret for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Shillings Sterling lawfull Money of State of South Carolina to him in hand well and Truly paid by the said James Barret Smith at and before the Sealing and Delivering these Presents the Right whereof the said James Barrett doth hereby acknowledge that he hath Bargined and Sold and by these presents doth Bargin and Sell unto James Barrett Smith all that Plantation or Tract of Land Containing One hundred and thirty five acres and a half more or less being and lying in the State County and District aforesaid and surveyed the 20th of Apr Anno Dom: One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty Seven for Nathaniel Haywood Situate on the Waters of Saluda River and hath such Shape form and Marks as appears by a Platt thereof Reference being threreunto as may more fully appear Together with all and Singular The Houses Out Houses Edifices Buildings Barns Stables Yard Gardens Orchard Woods under Woods Timber and Timber Trees Meadows & Pastures Ponds lakes fishing ways water courses and paths passages Liberties privileges Profits hereditaments Rights members and appurtenances whatsoever those unto belonging or in anywise appertaining and the Revision and Revising Remainder & remainders Rents Issues and profits thereof and of every Part and Parcel thereof To have and to hold the said plantation or Tract containing of One hundred and thirty five acres and a half of land be the same more or less as aforesaid with every the premises and appurtenances as thereunto belonging unto the said James Barret Smith his heirs Executors admrs. And assigns from the day next before the day of the date of these Presents for and during and until the fullness and Time of One Whole Year from the Next Ensuring and fully to be Compleat (sic) Ended Yielded and paying therefore unto to said James Barret the rent of One pepper corn if the same shall be lawfully demanded. On the last day of Said Time to the intent and Purpose that by Virtue of these Presents and by force of the Statute for transferring of uses into possession he the said James Barret Smith may be in actual possession of all & Singular the premises above mentioned with every the appurtanances thereunto belonging and thereby be the better Enabled to have take and Receive the Revision and Inheritance thereof which is intended to be to him and his heirs granted and released by the same James Barret by another Indenture Intended to be made and Dated the day next after the day of the date of These Presents in Witness whereof He the said James Barret hath hereunto sub(scribed) his hand and Seal the day and Year first above Written, Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presents (sic) of us. Joshua Inman, James Barrett (seal) Mercer Babb

1788 - A 459-461 Lease and release. Feb 25 and 26 1788. John North, planter, of GA to Joshua Inman, blacksmith of Newberry County, SC, for 10 shillings, 100 acres on the waters of Beaver Dam Creek, a branch of the Saludy (sic) River, surveyed for John North, Nov 19, 1771 and lying in Craven County. Property adjacent to that of Thomas Yates, Jonathan Gilbert, Wm Turner. Signed, John North. Witness: Jacob Barrett, James Barrett, John Spann. Proved in Newberry County by the oath of Jacob Barrett, Jun 2, 1788, before George Ruff, J.P. Recorded Jun 21 1788 as attested by W. Malone, C.C.

1791 - Book C, pp. 764-768 James Barrett to James Barrett, blacksmith Mar 21 & 22, 1791 State of South Carolina. Newberry County. Ninety Six District § This indenture made this Twenty first day of Mar in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety One and in the fifteenth year of the Sovereignty and Independancy of the United States of America Between James Barret of the One part and James Barret Smith of the other part both of the State County and District above mentioned Witnesseth that the said James Barret for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Shillings Sterling lawfull Money of State of South Carolina to him in hand well and Truly paid by the said James Barret Smith at and before the Sealing and Delivering these Presents the Right whereof the said James Barrett doth hereby acknowledge that he hath Bargined and Sold and by these presents doth Bargin and Sell unto James Barrett Smith all that Plantation or Tract of Land Containing One hundred and thirty five acres and a half more or less being and lying in the State County and District aforesaid and surveyed the 20th of Apr Anno Dom: One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty Seven for Nathaniel Haywood Situate on the Waters of Saluda River and hath such Shape form and Marks as appears by a Platt thereof Reference being threreunto as may more fully appear Together with all and Singular The Houses Out Houses Edifices Buildings Barns Stables Yard Gardens Orchard Woods under Woods Timber and Timber Trees Meadows & Pastures Ponds lakes fishing ways water courses and paths passages Liberties privileges Profits hereditaments Rights members and appurtenances whatsoever those unto belonging or in anywise appertaining and the Revision and Revising Remainder & remainders Rents Issues and profits thereof and of every Part and Parcel thereof To have and to hold the said plantation or Tract containing of One hundred and thirty five acres and a half of land be the same more or less as aforesaid with every the premises and appurtenances as thereunto belonging unto the said James Barret Smith his heirs Executors admrs. And assigns from the day next before the day of the date of these Presents for and during and until the fullness and Time of One Whole Year from the Next Ensuring and fully to be Compleat (sic) Ended Yielded and paying therefore unto to said James Barret the rent of One pepper corn if the same shall be lawfully demanded. On the last day of Said Time to the intent and Purpose that by Virtue of these Presents and by force of the Statute for transferring of uses into possession he the said James Barret Smith may be in actual possession of all & Singular the premises above mentioned with every the appurtanances thereunto belonging and thereby be the better Enabled to have take and Receive the Revision and Inheritance thereof which is intended to be to him and his heirs granted and released by the same James Barret by another Indenture Intended to be made and Dated the day next after the day of the date of These Presents in Witness whereof He the said James Barret hath hereunto sub(scribed) his hand and Seal the day and Year first above Written, Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presents (sic) of us. Joshua Inman, James Barrett (seal) Mercer Babb

1795 - C 20-24 Lease and release. Nov 26, 1791. Joshua Inman, Sr., planter of Newberry County, to John Marbutt, planter, of same, for £40 sterling, 50 acres on waters of Bush River. Adjacent: Frederick Burtz, John Inman, Mercer Babb, Esqr. Said land being one-half of 100 acres granted to Rufus Inman Jun 10, 1774 and conveyed by him to Joshua Inman, Sr., Oct 14 and 15 [year not specified]. Signed, Joshua Inman. Witness: Aaron Coppock, James Barrett. Proved Nov 26, 1791 by the oath of Aaron Coppock before Mercer Babb, J.P. Recorded Jan 5, 1795.

1796 - C 764-768 Lease and release. Mar 21 and 22, 1791. James Barrett to James Barrett, blacksmith, 135 and 1/2 acres on the Saluda River for £20 sterling. Land originally surveyed for Nathaniel Haywood/Hayworth Apr 20, 1787 and granted to James Barrett Dec 1, 1788. Platt and Grant recorded in Grant Book YYYY, p. 179. Adjacent property of Isaac Dozier. Witness: Joshua Inman, Mercer Babb. Proved Nov 26, 1791 by the oath of Joshua Inman before Mercer Babb, J.P. Recorded Jun 14, 1796.

1807 - I 83-84 Sep 8, 1806. Asa Inman (son of John) of Ohio to James Barrett of Newberry District, for $25, 76 acres lying on a branch of Little River (a branch of the Saluda). Adjacent Robert Stewart (SW & SE), Joshua Stewart (SW & NW), John Spear (NW), Richard Wright (NE), and Caleb Glibert (S). Original Grant to Thomas Waters, Aug 6, 1793 recorded in Book J No. 5, p. 365. Deeded to John Inman, Oct 28, 1796 and then to Asa Inman by Will. Signed, Asa Inman. Witness: John Thomas Gilbert, Sarah Barrett. Proved Jan 15, 1807, by the oath of John Thomas Gilbert before Jacob Crosswhite, J.P. Recorded Apr 1, 1807 as attested by Fred Nance, Regr.

1814 - K 432-433 Jul 18, 1814. Henry O. (Onslow) Barrett to Thomas Waters, both of Newberry District, for $475, 100 acres on Beaverdam Creek, a branch of the Saluda. Land acquired by Henry O. Barrett from Joshua Inman, Jr. Jan 22, 1813 recorded in Book M, pp. 286-287. Adjacent: Thomas Gilbert, Joshua Inman, widow Longshore, and others. Signed Henry O. Barrett (seal). Right of Dower relinquished Jul 18, 1814 by Lydia Barrett, wife of Henry O. Barrett. Witness: Charles Lindsey, Wilks B. Waters. Proved Jul 18, 1814 by the oath of Wilks Berry Waters before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q.

1789 - Newberry County (SC). Diana Morgan of the County of Newberry, whereas Wm Shaw of Cambridge, attorney at Law at the Court held for Ninety Six in Apr last obtained a judgement at Law against me and my son Joshua Morgan, for the purpose of satisfying the same judgement and costs amounting to £10 sterling, by my attorney Wm McGlammery, deliver the following goods: all my crop of tobacco, corn, buckwheat, and cotton, fifteen head of hoggs (sic), has as swallowfork in the right ear and a smooth crop in the left and seven head of sheep of the same mark, two feather beds and furniture, a dish, three basons and five plates, two potts (sic), three bedsteads, four chairs, a chest, two tables, three wheels and a loom. Dated Sep 10, 1789.
Signed, Diana (her mark) Morgan (seal).
Witness: Richard Speake. Proved at a Court held for Newberry County Sep 10, 1789 by the oath of Richard Speake.
Recorded Nov 11, 1789.

1792 - Pendleton Dist, SC Jun 18, 1792 - Andrew Pickens, Robert Anderson, and Benjamin Cleveland, Esq., Judges to Wm Steele for 7.15 [no units], lot of one-half acre being moiety of Lot #2 belonging to Wm Shaw on south, on north by part of Lot #2 belonging to Wadsworth, Turpin and Steele, directly opposite Lot #1, belonging to John Grissam.
Signed, John Miller, Clerk.
Witness: Wm McGuffin, Henry Sims.
Proved Jun 19, 1793 by the oath of Wm McGuffin before John Miller, J.P.
Recorded Sept 25, 1793.

1794 - Feb 21 and 22, 1794. David Pugh to John Wilkerson, Sr., both of Newberry County (SC), for £20 sterling, 148 acres, part of 200 acres granted to John Wilkerson and conveyed to David Pugh Aug 30, 1788, on Scotts Creek, a branch of Bush River.
Signed David Pugh (seal).
Witness: Edward Benbow, David Downs (mark), Wm Shaw . Proved in Newberry County Jul 24, 1794 by the affirmation of Edward Benbow before Mercer Babb, J.P.
Recorded Sep 24, 1794.

1796 - Mar 16, 1796. James Barrett of Newberry County (SC) to Wm Shaw of same, for £5 sterling, 35 acres on waters of Beaverdam.
Signed, James Barrett (seal), Elizabeth (her mark) (nee Shaw) Barrett (seal).
Witness Abel Pearson, Voluntine Braswell.
Recorded 04 Jan 1798

1796 - Mar 26, 1796. David Downs of Newberry County (SC) to Wm Shaw of same, for £5 sterling, 30 acres on waters of Beaver dam Creek.
Signed, David Downs (seal), Sarah (her mark) Downs (seal).
Witness Abel Pearson, Voluntine Braswell.
Recorded 04 Jan 1798.

1798 - Washington District. Feb 28, 1798 - Wm Shaw of Abbeville District to Joseph Brown, for $171, 200 acres in Washington District on Hencoop Creek of the Savanah River, granted to James McConnell by Wm Moultrie [Governor] Nov 7, 1785 and recorded in Book GGGG, p. 42.
Witness: Joseph Brown, Charles Sims.
Proved Jun 23, 1798 by the oath of Joseph Brown before Wm Hall, J.P. Recorded Jun 26, 1798.

1807 - Articles of Agreement concluded Apr 3, 1807 between Edward Doyle, planter, and Wm Shaw, Attorney at Law, for $1200, whereas Doyle sold to Shaw 350 acres on Mulwee Creek of 23 Mile Creek, purchased from Wm Mulwee, also tract adjoining, purchased from Spence Mitchell for 250 acres.
Signed, Edward Doyle, Wm Shaw.
Witness James Cooper, John B. Melony.
Proved Apr 21, 1807 by the oath of James Cooper before James C. Griffen.
Recorded Apr 22, 1807.

1808 - James Barrett to Thomas Lindsey, both of Newberry District, SC, for $100, 40 acres on water of Bush River, originally granted to Stephen Elmore by lottery Sep ---, 1774. Adjacent: John Ransonage (south), Thomas Lindsey (north). Signed, James Barrett (seal).
Witness: Y. J. Harrington, Wm Shaw.
Proved Jan 14, 1808 by the oath of Wm Shaw before Y. J. Harrington, J.Q.
Recorded Jan 18, 1808 as attested by Y. J. Harrington, Regr.