Contributed by Ronda Winkfein
Various Deeds and Conveyances in SC
Book #1, Page 36
W. F. Cone To William Hooley
Conveyance
The State of South Carolina
Know all men by these presents, that I, William F. Cone in the State aforesaid, planter, in consideration of the sum of twelve hundred and ninety dollars to me in hand paid at and before the sealing of these presents by William Hooley in the State aforesaid (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged), have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said William Hooley all that plantation or tract of land situated, lying, and being in St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, and state aforesaid on the east side of the Edisto River about four miles from Sullivan Ferry, containing twelve hundred and forty six (1246) acres, more or less, said plantation or tract of land having been granted to Bayard B. Davidson by Eliza C. Grimke, special trustee and executrix of the last Will and Testament of Henry Grimke, Esqr., decd and by the said Bayard B. Davidson, granted, sold, and conveyed to James Perry and by the said James Perry to Daniel Willis to title bearing date January 1st 1860, and recorded in Register Office for Colleton County, and by the said Daniel Willis to me by deed bearing date the first day of August A.D. 1870, said tract bearing bounded on the northeast by the public road leading to Beach Hill, on the northwest by a road called the Cane Acre Road, and on the same road last aforesaid, and on the southwest by lands of Benjamin Perry and of the heirs of H. Ewing, and on the southeast by lands of the heirs of H. Ewing and of the Estate of Boone late Sauls as is meanfully shown by a plat hereto annexed, also all that plantation or tract of land situated, lying, and being in St. Paul's Parish, county and state aforesaid, on Beech Hill and a bay called Wolf's Castle, containing one hundred (100) acres, said plantation or tract of land was granted to Daniel Willis on the tenth day of June A.D. 1858 and conveyed to me by the said Daniel Willis by deed bearing date the first day of August A.D. 1870, bounded on the north by lands of Daniel Postell, south by James Perry "Bruner" tract, west by lands of Wilson and Daniel Postell, east by lands of Willis and Perry, on said tracts of land are two dwellings, houses, barn, corn house, five negro houses, about 100 acres of corn and cotton land cleared and under fence, and 300 acres of cleared land,
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said William Hooley, his Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said William Hooley, his Heirs and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, and all and every other person lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this nineteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one and in the ninety fifth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
W.F. Cone (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
(signed)
C.M. Rivers, M.D.
E.W. Fraser
The State of South Carolina
Colleton District
PERSONALLY appeared before me, E.W. Fraser and made oath that he saw the within named W.F. Cone sign, seal, and as his act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that he, with C.M. Rivers, witnessed the execution thereof.
SWORN to before me, this twenty third day of June A.D. 1871
(Signed)
H.C. Shaffer, Clerk Court
The State of South Carolina
Colleton District
I, John Aplin, Trial Justice, do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern, that Mrs. Mary Jane Cone, wife of the within named W.F. Cone, did this day appear before me, and upon being privately and separately examined by me, did declare that she does freely, voluntarily, and without any compulsion, dread, or fear of any person or persons whomsoever, renounce, release, and forever relinquish unto the within named William Hooley, his heirs and assigns, all her interest and estate, and also all her right and claim of Dower, of, in, or to all and singular the premises within mentioned and released.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal, this 30th day of June Anno Domini 1871
(Signed)
Mary Jane Cone (L.S.)
(Signed)
J. Aplin, Trial Justice
Recorded July 1st, 1871. Copied from Book E, pages 271 & 272.
I hereby certify the above is a true copy.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book 2, Page 309
W.F. Cone To Joel West
Title to Real Estate
The State of South Carolina
Know all men by these presents, that I, W.F. Cone of the county of Colleton in the State aforesaid, farmer, in consideration of the sum of eight hundred dollars to me in hand paid at and before the sealing of these presents by Joel West in the State aforesaid, county of Colleton (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged), have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said Joel West of the said State and County all that parcel, piece, or tract of land situated, lying, and being in St. Paul's Parish, State and County aforesaid containing thirteen hundred (1300) acres, more or less, and bounded as follows 'to wit' on the north by the road known as the "Cane Acre Road" and lands of Estate of Thos. Gelezer (?), south by lands of Estate of Mitchell, east by the "Beech Hill Club House" road and lands of Estate of Grimke, west by lands of William Mitchell,
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said Joel West, his Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Joel West, his Heirs and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, and all persons lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof.
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this fourth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty five and in the one hundred and tenth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
W.F. Cone
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
J.W. Barey
J.Y. Beach
The State of South Carolina
Colleton County
PERSONALLY appeared before me J.W. Barey and made oath that he saw the within named W.F. Cone sign, seal, and as his act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that with J.Y. Beach witnessed the execution thereof.
J.W. Barey
SWORN to before me, this fourth day of November A.D. 1885.
H.C. Von Leke, Notary Public
Recorded November 4th 1885.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy as is recorded in Book 3, Page 41.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book #6, Page 137-140
Susan M. Perry To Miles Cone
Title Deed
The State of South Carolina
Know all men by these presents, that I, Susan M. Perry of St. Paul's Parish in the State aforesaid, in consideration of the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars to me paid by Miles Cone in the State aforesaid, planter, have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said Miles Cone all that plantation or tract of land situated, lying, and being in St. Paul's Parish, Colleton District, containing (248) two hundred and forty eight acres, more or less, bounded southwest by lands of Coln. B. Perry, northeast by lands of Est. Somners Lorette, east by lands of Est. Martin, and more particularly described by a plat made by Thomas P. Cooper, Deputy Surveyor, January 15th 1847,
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said Miles Cone, his Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Miles Cone, his Heirs and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, or any other persons lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this third day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine and in the seventy third year of the Independence of the United States of America.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
Josiah J. Perry
James E. Smith
S.M. Perry
The State of South Carolina
Colleton District
PERSONALLY appeared before me Josiah J. Perry and made oath that he saw the within named S.M. Perry sign, seal, and as her act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that he, with James E. Smith, witnessed the execution thereof.
J.J. Perry
SWORN to before me, this day of January 1849.
Josiah B. Perry, Notary Public
Recorded Oct. 6, 1888.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy as is recorded in Book #7, Page 281.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book #2, Page 304
Mary J. Cone To John Cone, Miles Cone Jr., and John M. Dalton
Title to Real Estate
The State of South Carolina,
Know all men by these presents, that I, Mary J. Cone, of Colleton County in the State aforesaid, married woman, in consideration of the sum of one dollar, to me paid by John Cone, Miles Cone Jr., and J.M. Dalton, Trustees, in the State aforesaid, have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said John Cone, Miles Cone Jr., and J.M. Dalton, Trustees of Shepherd Baptist Church of St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, all that lot of land situated in the parish, county, and state aforesaid, containing one acre, bounded on the north, east, south, and west by land of Mrs. M.J. Cone, as a plat made by L.A. Strobel, surveyor, will more fully show, bearing date of April 21st, 1885,
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said John Cone, Miles Cone Jr., and J.M. Dalton, and to their successors and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said John Cone, Miles Cone Jr., and J.M. Dalton, and to their successors and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this twenty first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty five and in the one hundred and ninth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
Mary Jane Cone (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
Lewis Tumbleston
L.A. Strobel
The State of South Carolina
Colleton County
PERSONALLY appeared before me, Lewis Tumbleston and made oath that he saw the within named Mary J. Cone sign, seal, and as her act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that with L.A. Strobel witnessed the execution thereof.
Lewis Tumbleston
SWORN to before me, this 21st day of April A.D. 1885
Louis A. Strobel, Notary Public
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Book 9, Page 592
Copy is recorded in Book 17, Page 591
Mary Jane Cone to M. Waring Cone
The State of South Carolina,
County of Colleton
Know all men by these presents, that I, Mary Jane Cone of Colleton County in the State foresaid, farmer, in consideration of the sum of one dollar to me in hand paid at and before the sealing of these presents by M. Waring Cone in the State aforesaid, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged), have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said M. Waring Cone all that piece, parcel, lot, or tract of land lying and being in St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, State aforesaid measuring and containing ninety three (93) acres, more or less, and bounded as follows on the north by lands of Perry Tumbleston, on the south by lands of Clark (?), on the east by lands of Mrs. Mary Jane Cone, and on the west by lands of Mrs. Eliza Jane Tumbleston. The above land is received and is accepted by the said Waring Cone as his full and equal share and child's part of the real estate of the said Mary Jane Cone and W.F. Cone.
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said M. Waring Cone, his Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said M. Waring Cone, his Heirs and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, and any person or persons lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof.
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this 19th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety seven and in the 121st year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
Mary Jane Cone (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
W.F. Cone
P.F. Cone
Accepted M. Waring Cone
The State of South Carolina
County of Colleton
PERSONALLY appeared before me W. F. Cone and made oath that he saw the within named Mary Jane Cone sign, seal, and as her act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that he, with P.F. Cone, witnessed the execution thereof.
W.F. Cone
SWORN to before me, this 19th day of January A.D. 1897.
J.D. Bivens (L.S.), Notary Public
Recorded March 23rd 1897.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true (the rest is cut off.)
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Book 4, Page 443
M.J. Cone To M.M. Moore
Conveyance
The State of South Carolina, County of Colleton
Know all men, that I, Mrs. Mary J. Cone, in consideration of the sum of seven hundred dollars ($700) to me paid by Mrs. Mary Margaret Moore (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged), do grant and release unto the said Mrs. Mary Margaret Moore all that piece or plantation of land situated in St. Paul's Parish, County of Colleton, in the State aforesaid containing one hundred and twenty (120) acres, more or less, bounded on the north, east, and west by lands of Mrs. A.L. Tumbleston, and on south by lands of Charles Tumbleston as a plat drawn by Louis A. Strobel, Surveyor, bearing date of April 21st 1885 will more fully show, and I declare it is my intention to seal, dispose of, and convey this my separate estate, as herein mentioned for my own benefit,
TOGETHER, with all the Rights and appurtenances therein belonging:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises unto the said Mrs. Mary Margaret Moore, her Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby warrant the said premises unto the said Mrs. Mary Margaret Moore, her Heirs and Assigns forever, against me and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators all persons whomsoever lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof.
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this fifteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety and in the 114 year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
M.J. Cone
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
H.D. Padgett, Jr.
J.C. DeTreville
The State of South Carolina
County of Colleton
PERSONALLY appeared before me, H.D. Padgett, Jr. and made oath that he saw the within named Mrs. Mary J. Cone sign, seal, and as her act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that he, with J.C. DeTreville witnessed the execution thereof.
H.D. Padgett, Jr.
SWORN to before me, this 16th day of January 1890.
H.D. Padgett, C.N.P. & G.S.
Recorded January 16th 1890.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy as recorded in Book #9, Page #203.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book 5, Page 392
Mary J. Cone To G.A. Norwood & Co.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Colleton
Know all men by these presents, that I, Mary J. Cone of Colleton County and State aforesaid, married woman, in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to me paid by G.A. Norwood and company of the City of Charleston, County of Charleston, and State aforesaid, Factors and commissioners merchants the firm of G.A. Norwood & Company consisting of Geo. A. Norwood Jr. and E.L. Wilkins of the City and State aforesaid have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said Geo. A. Norwood and Company all of that piece or parcel of land situated, lying, and being in St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County and the State aforesaid containing two hundred acres and bounded by lands of Charles A. Tumbleston on the north, on the south by lands known as Clarks, on the east by land of same tract belonging to Mrs. M.J. Cone, and on the west by land formerly known as Dily Flodd now owned by Benjamin Stokes as a plat of same bearing date of March A.D. 1892 drawn by Louis A. Strobel, surveyor, will more fully show. This piece of land is part of a tract of land of three hundred and ninety nine acres granted to John C. Wood on the eighth day of September A.D. 1847 conveyed by Wood to Tumbleston by said Tumbleston to James Elzy and by said Elzy to Pinckney Lacy and by said Lacy to Mary J. Cone.
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said Geo. A. Norwood and Company, their Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Geo. A. Norwood and Company, their Heirs and Assigns, against myself and my Heirs, or any other person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this the nineteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety two and in the 116th year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
Mary J. Cone (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
J.B. Tumbleston
A.A. Smith
The State of South Carolina
Colleton County
PERSONALLY appeared before me A.A. Smith and made oath that he saw the within named Mary J. Cone sign, seal, and as her act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that he, with J.B. Tumbleston, witnessed the execution thereof.
A.A. Smith
SWORN to before me, this the 19th day of March A.D. 1892.
Louis A. Stroble (L.S.), Notary Public
Recorded October 8th 1892.
I do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of titel as is recorded in Book 13, Page 365.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book 8, Page 299
Mrs. Mary Jane Cone To Eliza Jane Tumbleston
Conveyance
The State of South Carolina
Know all men by these presents, that I, Mary Jane Cone in the State aforesaid, a married woman and freeholder, in consideration of the sum of one dollar to me in hand paid at and before the sealing of these presents by Eliza Jane Tumbleston in the State aforesaid, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged), have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said Eliza Jane Tumbleston all that piece, parcel, or tract of land situated, lying, and being in Burns Township, Colleton County measuring and containing one hundred acres, more or less, butting and bounding on the north by lands of Tumbleston and Muckenfus, on the south by lands of Sheppard, on the east by lands of the said Mary Jane Cone, and on the west by lands of B. Stokes. The above land is received and is accepted by the said Eliza Jane Tumbleston as her full and equal share and child part of the real estate of the said Mary Jane Cone and W.F. Cone.
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said Eliza Jane Tumbleston, her Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Eliza Jane Tumbleston, her Heirs and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, and all other persons lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof.
WITNESS Hand and Seal, this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety five and in the 120th year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
Mary Jane Cone (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
P.T. Knight
W.W. Cone
Accepted Eliza J. Tumbleston
The State of South Carolina
County of Colleton
PERSONALLY appeared before me P.T. Knight and made oath that he saw the within named Mary Jane Cone sign, seal, and as her act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that with W.W. Cone witnessed the execution thereof.
P.T. Knight
SWORN to before me, this 23rd day of December A.D. 1895.
J.N. Knight, Notary Public
Recorded May 28, 1896.
I hereby certify foregoing to be a true copy as is recorded in Book 16, Page 336.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book 4, Page 427
M. Cone To Thos. Miller et al.
Deed
South Carolina
To all whom these presents shall come, I, Mary Cone of the Parish of St. Paul's in the District of Colleton in the State aforesaid, send Greeting, whereas in and by a marriage settlement, duly executed on the second day of May A.D. 1849 between John Cone, of the first part, Mary Miller, of the second part, and Edward D. Hutson, of the third part, it was agreed by and between the said parties, in contemplation of a marriage, then about to be had between the said John Cone and the said Mary Miller, that all the propery, Real and Personal, of the said Mary Miller, consisting of a tract of land situated, lying, and being in the Parish of Saint Paul's, containing six hundred acres, all her household furniture, one mare and colt, three cows and calves, lot of hogs & co. should be conveyed to Ed. D. Hutson, Trustee for the following uses and purposes, to wit, for the use of Mary Miller, until the solemnization of said intended marriage, and from and immediately after said marriage, to permit the said John Cone to receive the rents and profits thereof. And should the said John Cone die before the said Mary Miller, then all said property to rest absolutely in the said Mary Miller but should she, the said Mary Miller, die first, then to such person or persons, as she may direct, and whereas I am desirous that all of the aforesaid property, real and personal, shall, from, and immediately after my decease be equally divided between my children, to wit, Thomas Miller, Daniel Miller, Isaac Miller, Martha Ann Miller, and Lydia Hutson, wife of Edward D. Hutson by nature of the powers conferred upon me by aforesaid marriage settlement. Now therefore know all men by these presents, that I, Mary Cone of St. Paul's Parish in the District and State aforesaid, under and by virtue of the power aforesaid, and for and in consideration of the love and affection which I have and here unto my said children, Thomas Miller, Daniel Miller, Isaac Miller, Martha Ann Miller, and Lydia Hutson, wife of Edward D. Hutson, and in further consideration of the sum of one dollar to me in hand paid have given, granted, bargained, sold, and released, and conveyed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release and convey unto the said Thomas Miller, Daniel Miller, Isaac Miller, Martha Ann Miller, and Lydia Hutson, their and each of their Heirs, Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, in equal shares or proportions, all the property, real and personal, covered by the marriage settlement aforesaid, to wit, all that tract of land situated, lying, and being in the Parish of St. Paul's in the District and State aforesaid containing six hundred acres butting and bounding on lands of Geliyer (?) and Branton, and purchased by me from, as also all the household furniture, the mare and colt, cows, calves, & hogs as aforesaid.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said real and personal property hereby granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed, and every part or parcel thereof unto the said Thomas Miller, Daniel Miller, Isaac Miller, Martha Ann Miller, and Lydia Hutson, wife of Edward D. Hutson, their and each of their Heirs, Executors, Administrators, or Assigns forever to be equally divided between them provided always and these presents are upon this special trust and confidence, and upon this express condition that they, the said Thomas Miller, Daniel Miller, Isaac Miller, Martha Ann Miller, and Lydia Hutson, their heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, shall and do permit and suffer me, the said Mary Cone, to have use, keep, possess, and enjoy all and singular the real and personal property aforesaid, for and during the term of my natural life, without paying or yielding up anything for the same, or in respect thereof. And from and immediately after my decease, they, the said Thomas Miller, Daniel Miller, Isaac Miller, Martha Ann Miller, and Lydia Hutson, their and each of their heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns shall or may lawfully have, hold, possess, and enjoy all of said property, real and personal, in the equal shares or proportions as herein after set forth.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal, this thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty.
Mary (her mark) Cone
SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
J.I. Hutson
Philip Hutson
I, John Cone, husband of Mary Cone, do hereby yield my full assent to the above, 1850.
John Cone.
Witness
J.I. Hutson
Philip Hutson
Recorded December 31st 1889
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy as recorded in Book #9, Page 173.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book #2, Page 296
Gidean Dalton to Mrs. M.J. Cone
Conveyance
The State of South Carolina
Know all men by these presents, that I, Gidean Dalton of Colleton County, in the State aforesaid, minister gospel, in consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to me in hand paid, at and before the sealing of these presents, by Mary Jane Cone of St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, in the State aforesaid, married woman, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged), have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said Mary Jane Cone all that piece of plantation of land lying and being in St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, on the east side of the Edisto River and on the public road leading from Sullivans Ferry to Slam Bridge, containing sixty nine acres, more or less, bounded north by lands of Charles A. Tumbleston, south by Clarke, east by Est. of Alfred Willis, and west by Pinckney Lacy, as a plat drawn by will more fully show,
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said Mary J. Cone, her Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Mary J. Cone, her Heirs and Assigns, against myself and my Heirs, lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof.
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this eighteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty two and in the one hundred and fifth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
Gidean Dalton (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
(the witnesses having signed in wrong place, these names have been erased)
J.M. Dalton
John Cone
The State of South Carolina
Colleton County
PERSONALLY appeared before me, J.M. Dalton and made oath that he saw the within named Gidean Dalton sign, seal, and as his act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that with John Cone witnessed the execution thereof.
J.M. Dalton
SWORN to before me, this 22nd day of April A.D. 1886
Louis A. Stroble, (L.S.), Notary Public
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy as is recorded in Book #3, Page 22.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book #1, Page 46-48
Daniel Willis To W. F. Cone
Conveyance 1240 acres land
The State of South Carolina, Colleton County
Know all men by these presents, that I, Daniel Willis of St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, and in the State aforesaid, planter, in consideration of the sum of fifteen hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to me in hand paid at and before the sealing of these presents by William F. Cone of St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County and in the State aforesaid, planter, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged), have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said William F. Cone all that plantation or tract of land situated, lying, and being in St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, and in the state aforesaid on east side of Edisto River about four (4) miles from Sulivans Ferry, containing twelve hundred and forty six acres (1246), more or less, said plantation or tract of land having been lately granted to Bayard B. Davidson by Eliza C. Grimke, special trustee and executrix of the late Will and Testament of Henry Grimke deceased and still more lately granted, sold, and conveyed by the said Beynard B. said James Perry unto me the said Daniel Willis as will more fully appear by title bearing date January 1st A.D. 1860, and recorded in Register Mesne Conveyance Office, said plantation or tract of land being bounded on the northeast by the public road to Beach Hill, on the northwest by a road called Cane Acre Road, and on the same road last aforesaid, and on the southwest by lands of Benjamin Perry and of the heirs of H. Ewing, and on the southeast by lands of the heirs of H. Ewing and on the Estate of Boone late Seals as a plat of the same will more fully show,
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said W.F., his Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself, Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said William F. Cone, his Heirs and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, and all and every other person lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this first day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy and in the ninety fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
(Signed)
Daniel Willis (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
(signed)
C.H. Tumbleston
R.P. Tumbleston
The State of South Carolina
Colleton District
PERSONALLY appeared before me, Charles H. Tumbleston and made oath that he saw the within named Daniel Willis sign, seal, and as his act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that he, with R.P. Tumbleston, witnessed the execution thereof.
(Signed)
C.H. Tumbleston
SWORN to before me, this twenty fourth day of October 1870.
(Signed)
W.C. Griffith, Notary Public
The State of South Carolina
Colleton District
I, W.C. Griffith, Notary Public, do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern, that Mrs. Amanda Willis, wife of the within named Daniel Willis, did this day appear before me, and upon being privately and separately examined by me, did declare that she does freely, voluntarily, and without any compulsion, dread, or fear of any person or persons whomsoever, renounce, release, and forever relinquish unto the within named William F. Cone, his heirs and assigns, all her interest and estate, and also all her right and claim of Dower, of, in, or to all and singular the premises within mentioned and released.
(Signed)
Amanda (her mark) Willis.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal, this twenty fourth day of October Anno Domini 1870.
(Signed)
W.C. Griffith, Notary Public (L.S.)
Recorded July 1st, 1871. Delivered to Harley same day. Copied from Book E, pages 292 & 293.
I hereby certify the above is a true copy.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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#1, Page 44
Daniel Willis To W. F. Cone
Conveyance
The State of South Carolina, Colleton County
Know all men by these presents, that I, Daniel Willis of St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, in the State aforesaid, planter, in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to me in hand paid at and before the sealing of these presents by William F. Cone of St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County and in the State aforesaid, planter, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged), have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said William F. Cone all that plantation or tract of land situated, lying, and being in St. Paul's Parish on Beach Hill and on a bay called Woolf's Castle, containing one hundred acres (100), said plantation or tract of land was granted to me the said Daniel Willis on the tenth day of June 1858 and in the eighty second year of independence of the United States. bounded on the north by said Daniel Willis land, south by James Perry Boriowe (?) tract land, west by Wilson land, also Daniel Postell land, as a plat of the same will more fully show,
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said William F. Cone, his Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself, Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said William F. Cone, his Heirs and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, and all and every other person lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this first day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy and in the ninety fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
(Signed)
Daniel Willis (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
(signed)
C.H. Tumbleston
R.P. Tumbleston
The State of South Carolina
Colleton District
PERSONALLY appeared before me, Chas. H. Tumbleston and made oath that he saw the within named Daniel Willis sign, seal, and as his act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that with he, with R.P. Tumbleston, witnessed the execution thereof.
SWORN to before me, this twenty fourth day of October 1870
(Signed)
W.C. Griffith, Notary Public
The State of South Carolina
Colleton District
I, W.C. Griffith, Notary Public, do hereby certify unto all whom it may concern that Mrs. Amanda Willis, wife of the within named Daniel Willis, did this day appear before me, and upon being privately and separately examined by me, did declare that she does freely, voluntarily, and without any compulsion, dread, or fear of any person or persons whomsoever, renounce, release, and forever relinquish unto the within named William F. Cone, his heirs and assigns, all her interest and estate, and also all her right and claim of Dower, of, in, or to all and singular the premises within mentioned and released.
(Signed)
Amanda (her mark) Willis.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal, this twenty fourth day of October Anno Domini 1870.
(Signed)
W.C. Griffith, Notary Public (L.S.)
Recorded July 1st, 1871. Delivered to Harley same day. Copied from Book E, page 291.
I hereby certify the above is a true copy.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book #6, Page 137-140
A. Willis To M. Cone
Plat
(On the original deed there is a plat of the land here.)
South Carolina
Colleton District
The above plat represents seventy two acres of land that is sold to Mr. Miles Cone by A. Willis, situated on Beech Hill, St. Paul's Parish, in the state and district aforesaid, having such boundaries and land marks as are represented above. Surveyed 26 May 1861 by H. W. Fishburne, Surveyor. Recorded Oct. 6, 1888.
I hereby certify the above to be a true copy of plat as recorded in Book #7, Page 284.
H. D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book #6, Page 137-140
A. Miles Cone To Miles Cone
Title to Real Estate
The State of South Carolina
Know all men by these presents, that I, Adam Miles Cone of St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, in the State aforesaid, farmer, in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars to me paid by Miles Cone in the State aforesaid, farmer, have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said Miles Cone all of that piece or parcel of land situated in St. Paul's Parish, county and state aforesaid, containing two hundred and forty eight acres, more or less, and bounded on north by H.S.J. Perry, south by Est. of Jennings Perry, on the west by Franklin Cone, and on the east by John Cone, formerly known as the Josiah Perry Estate tract; also all of that piece of land lying and being in St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, containing seventy two acres, more or less, bounded on north by A.S.J. Perry, south by lands of A. Miles Cone, east by above mentioned tract of 248 acres, and on west by Franklin Cone formerly belonging to H. Willis but conveyed to A.M. Cone,
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said Miles Cone, his Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Miles Cone, his Heirs and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this nineteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty eight and in the one hundred and twelfth year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
A.M. Cone (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
H.H. Pooser
L.G. Owens
The State of South Carolina
Colleton County
PERSONALLY appeared before me H.H. Pooser and made oath that he saw the within named Adam Miles Cone sign, seal, and as his act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that he, with L.G. Owens, witnessed the execution thereof.
H.H. Pooser
SWORN to before me, this 19 day of September 1888.
Louis A. Strobel, Notary Public
Recorded Oct. 6, 1888.
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy as is recorded in Book #7, Page 282
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
(On the original deed, there is a map of the plat of the land here.)
Plat of two hundred and forty eight acres of land in St. Paul's Colleton District near Beech Hill belonging to the Est. of Josiah Perry. Surveyed and platted Jan. 15, 1847 by T.P. Cooper, D.S.
Recorded Oct. 6, 1888.
I hereby certify the above to be a true copy of plat as is recorded in Book # 7,
page 283.
H. D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Book 1, Page 110
Formerly recorded in Book P, Page 393, July 29th 1842
Now recorded July 18th 1866
Adam M. Cone To Gideon Smith
Title Deed
The State of South Carolina
Colleton District
Know all men by these presents, that I, Adam Miles Cone, for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars to me in hand paid by Gideon Smith, the receipt thereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell, all that plantation or tract of land containing seven hundred and forty two acres, more or less, situated in Colleton District on Penny Creek waters of Ashley River bounding on I.M. Crosby's land and on Isham Walker's land and on Benton land and on Jesse Altman's (?) land and on vacant land, and hath such forms as a plat of the same will more fully represent.
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Premises above mentioned unto the said Gideon Smith, his Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said Gideon Smith, his Heirs and Assigns, against myself and my Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and Assigns and against all persons whomsoever lawfully claiming the same.
Given under my Hand and Seal, this second day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one and in the sixty fifth year of American Independence.
(signed)
Adam M. Cone (L.S.)
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
H. Herndon
Henry C. Adams
The State of South Carolina
Colleton District
PERSONALLY appeared Holley Herndon and on oath saith he was present and saw the within named Adam M. Cone sign, seal, and deliver the within Deed for the purposes therein stated and that he, with Henry C. Adams, witnessed the execution thereof.
H. Herndon
SWORN to before me, this 29th day of July 1842
D.S. Henderson, Magistrate ex officio
Ex parte Gideon Smith and wife:
On hearing the report on the commissioners in this case -- On motion of D.S. Henderson, solicitor for the petitioners, it is ordered that the same be confirmed, that the commissioner execute a bill of sale to Mr. Harrison for the woman Maria and child, that the "Cone Farm" be substituted in lien and stead of said slave, that the balance after deducting the expenses of the petition in this can be put into stock cattle and that the funds be received and disbursed by the trustee and be held responsible for their faithful application. No part of this order to be carried into execution until the trustee shall have given bond with good security to the commissioner (to be taken and approved by that officer) for the faithful discharge of his trust. The penalty of the bond to be double the value of the trust property.
(signed)
I. Johnston
May 12th 1842.
Originally recorded in Book P, Page 393, July 29th 1842. Now recorded July 18th 1866.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of title as recorded in Book 16(?), Page 130-131.
H.D. Padgett, Clerk of Court
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Recorded Sept. 18, 1920 and original writing delivered to (son) A. N. Cone.
Caroline F. Cone to A. N. Cone
The State of South Carolina,
Know all men by these presents, that I, Caroline F. Cone, of Dorchester County in the State aforesaid, for and in consideration of the sum of five dollars and other valuable consideration to me in hand paid at and before the sealing of these Presents, by A. N. Cone of Dorchester County in the State aforesaid, farmer, (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged), have granted, bargained, sold, and released, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, and release unto the said A. N. Cone all that certain lot, part, parcel, or tract of land, situated, lying and being in Burns Township, Dorchester County in the State aforesaid, containing one hunderd six and one half (106-1/2) acres, more or less, bounded as follows, viz: North by lands of J. Lamb Perry; East by lands said to be owned by Burton Lumber Company, formerly Sarah Cone; South by lands of F. Goodwine, formerly Sarah Cone; and West by lands of M. C. Cone. All of the above description more fully appears when reference is had to plat of property hereby conveyed, made by Jas. A. Postell, surveyor, dated Aug. 16th, 1920.
TOGETHER, with all and singular the Rights, Members, Hereditaments and appurtenances to the said Premises belonging, or in anywise incident or appertaining:
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, all and singular the said premises before mentioned unto the said A. N. Cone, his Heirs and Assigns forever.
And I do hereby bind myself and my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said A. N. Cone, his Heirs and Assigns, against me and my Heirs, lawfully claiming, or to claim the same, or any part thereof.
WITNESS my Hand and Seal, this 16th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty and in the one hundred and 45 year of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF
Lillie Cone
Luther Cone
Caroline F. Cone
The State of South Carolina
Dorchester County
PERSONALLY appeared before me, Lillie Cone and made oath that she saw the within named Caroline F. Cone sign, seal, and as her act and deed, deliver the within written Deed; and that she with Luther Cone witnessed the execution thereof.
SWORN before me, this 16th day of August A.D. 1920
Jas. A. Postell (Seal) Lillie Cone
(L.S.) Notary Public, S. C.
Recorded Sept. 18, 1920 and original writing delivered to (son) A. N. Cone.
P. C. Johnston
Clerk of Court, Dorchester County, St. George, S. C.
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