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- Genealogies of Virginia Families, Volume II, notes on Kay and Allied Families
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1773-1775 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book G; [Antient Press]; Page 137-139
THIS INDENTURE made this 21st day of March 1774 Between GEORGE CATLETT of County of CAROLINE of one part and ROBERT KAY of County of Culpeper of other part Witnesseth that said George Catlett for sum of Four hundred and seventy seven pounds current money of Virginia hath granted unto said Robert Kay his heirs forever a parcel of land in County of Culpeper on Jonas's Run and containing by menseration Four hundred and forty eight acres of land which said Four hundred and forty eight acres is the said George Catletts Lott or part of a tract of land containing One thousand Five hundred and twenty eight acres formerly the property of JOHN CATLETT Gent deceased and Divided between his Sons LAWRENCE, JONATHAN, GEORGE & THOMAS CATLETT by a Survey made by BENJAMIN BERRY the 12th day of May 1764 and recorded in the Court of Culpeper the 21st day of July 1768 also one other parcel of land which the said George Catlett. purchased of WILLIAM VAUGHN it being part of a great tract which said Vaughn purchased of THOMAS CATLETTs part of the aforesaid One thousand Five hundred and twenty eight acres of land containing Twenty nine acres and bounded as follows Beginning at two white oaks in the Dividing line between said William Vaughn and George Catlett in a glade about a pole from an old field thence leaving said line South to a mulberry tree in the edge of an old field on a branch thence South town ash on Jonas's Run thence up the said Run to a cluster of Haws on the North side of said Run near the said Dividing line thence with the line to the Beginning . .
Geo. Catlett
At a Court held for County of Culpeper the 21st of March 1774
This Indenture ordered to be recorded.
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1773-1775 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book G; [Antient Press]; Page 366-370
THIS INDENTURE made the Tenth day of October 1774 Between ROBERT KAY and MARGRET his Wife of the Parish of Saint Marks and County of Culpeper and JAMES KAY and SARAH his Wife of County of CAROLINE of the one part and THOMAS GRAVES of the Parish of Brumfield and County of Culpeper of other part Wit-nesseth that said Robert Kay and Margret his Wife and James Kay and Sarah his Wife for sum of One hundred pounds current money of Virginia hath granted unto Thomas Graves his heirs a tract of land in the County of Culpeper containing Four hundred acres it being a Patent granted to JOHN GATH and bounded Beginning at three hickories on the side of a Mountain thence South West to three chesnuts in a Valley thence South South East to three chesnuts North to a Cherry tree to the beginning . .
Robert Kay Peggy Kay
James Kay Salley Kay
George the Third to ROBERT GILCHRIST and JAMES TAYLOR Gentlemen Whereas Robert Kay and Margret his Wife of County of Culpeper and James Kay and Sarah his Wife of County of Caroline have sold unto Thomas Graves land in said County of Culpeper and whereas the said Sarah cannot travel to our County Court of Culpeper to make acknowledgement of the said Conveyance we do command you to personally go to the said Sarah and Examine her apart from her husband whether she doth the same freely and when you have received her acknowledgement that you Certifie us thereof in our said Court. Witness JOHN JAMESON Clerk at the Courthouse the Eleventh in the Fourteen year of our Reign.
Pursuant to the within Commission we have privately examined Sarah Kay and said Sarah Kay doth freely and volentarily acknowledge this Indenture without the threats of her said Husband. Given under our hands and seals this 14th day of October 1774.
ROBERT GILCHRIST JAMES TAYLOR JUNR,
At a Court held for Culpeper County October the 17th 1774
This Indenture was acknowledged by Robert Kay and Peggy his Wife and James Kay and ordered to be recorded the said Peggy being first privily examined as the Law directs And on the motion of Thomas Graves a Commission is awarded to take the examination of Sally Kay wife of the said James Kay which being returned in also ordered to be recorded.
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1773-1775 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book G; [Antient Press]; Page 483-486
THIS INDENTURE made this 22nd day of February 1775 Between PETER ABLE and LUCY his Wife of the Parish of St. Mark and County of Culpeper of one part and ROBERT KEY of the Parish & County aforesaid Witnesseth that said Peter Able and Lucy his Wife for sum of Ninety Seven pounds hath granted unto the said Robert Key his heirs land in Parish & County aforesaid being part of a tract of land which said Peter Able purchased of LAWRENCE CATLETT and is bounded Beginning at four white oaks in a Glade Corner to Lawrence Catlett in aline of said Robert Key thence with Keys line North to a white oak in a line of GEORGE BUCKNERs thence with his line South leaving his line South to a white oak saplin in a line of Lawrence Catletts thence with his line to the beginning containing Ninety seven acres of land. Peter Able
At a Court held for Culpeper County February the 20th 1775 Lucy Able
This Indenture was acknowledged by said Peter Able and Lucey his Wife she being first prviily examined as the Law directs and ordered to be recorded.
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1775-1778 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book H; [Antient Press]; Page 550-551
THIS INDENTURE made 15 December 177(blank) between ROBERT KAY and PEGGY his Wife of County of Culpeper and St. Mark Parish of one part and GABRIEL LONG of other part Witnesseth that said Robert Kay and Peggy his Wife for sum one hundred and forty six pounds current money of Virginia have granted unto said Gabriel Long his heirs forever land in County of Culpeper joining the said Kay containing seventy acres bounded Begining at two white oaks Corner to said Long which he purchased of WILLIAM BRADLEY thence North to a box oak in the Divideing line between said Key and PETER ABLE thence with that line to two hikory saplins corner to said Longs purchase of said Bradley Able & CATLETT thence with said Longs lines purchased of William Bradley to the begining Robert Kay
At a Court held for Culpeper County 15 day December 1777 Peggy Kay
This Indenture ordered to be recorded Previous to which the said Peggy was first Privily examined as the Law directs.
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1783-1785 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book M; [Antient Press]; Page 189-191
THIS INDENTURE made this third day of May in year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and eighty four Between ROBERT KAY of County of Culpeper & PEGGY his Wife of one part and GEORGE GRAY of same County of other part Witnesseth that ROBERT KAY and PEGGY his Wife for sum of One thousand three hundred pound Current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by these presents do bargain & sell unto GEORGE GRAY his heirs a certain tract of land lying in County of Culpeper on JONAS's RUN and containing by Mensuration Three hundred and seventy eight acres which said Three hundred and seventy eight acres of land the said KAY bought of GEORGE CATLETT having formerly sold Seventy acres of the said CATLETTs Tract to GABRIEL LONG the 15 day of December 1770 and recorded in the Court of Culpeper where the same will more fully appear, Also one other tract of land which GEORGE CATLETT purchased of WILLIAM VAUGHAN containing Twenty nine acres and is bounded Begining at two white Oaks and a Hickory Saplin, thence South sixty degrees East sixty four poles to a Mulberry Tree on a branch side, thence South seventy six degrees East forty three poles to an Ash and white Oak on JONAS RUN, thence up the Run to CATLETTs line, & with his line to the Begining, Also another tract of land purchased of PETER ABLE by said KAY and bounded (containing ninety seven acres) begining at four white Oaks in a glade, Corner to LAWRENCE CATLETT in a line of said KAYs, thence with his line North ten degrees West two hundred and two poles to a red Oak and white Oak in a line of GEORGE BUCKNERs, thence with his line South sixty nine degrees West eighty poles to a red Oak, white Oak and Hickory in said line, thence leaving his line South ten degrees East One hundred and ninety six poles to two Hickorys and a white Oak saplin in a line of LAURENCE CATLETT, thence with his line to the begining; Also another tract of land purchased by said KAY of WILLIAM VAUGHAN containing eighty four and a half and is bound Begining at a white Oak on JONAS RUN the West side a Corner to said KAY, thence North seventy six degrees West forty three poles to a Mulberry, thence North sixty degrees West sixty four poles to two white Oaks a corner to said KAY, thence So, 63 W. 34 poles to two white Oaks and a red Oak, Corner to GABRIEL LONG, thence with his line South thirty three degrees East twenty three poles to a white Oak Corner to GABRIEL LONG, thence East twenty three poles to a white Oak Corner to GA-BRIEL LONG, thence East One hundred and twenty six poles to JONAS RUN crossing the Run, thence North twenty five degrees East One hundred and twenty eight poles to a Post and red Oak, corner to KNOX (?) line thence with said line North three degrees West One hundred and eight pole to two pines a Corner to said KAY, thence with his line South sixty eight degrees West One hundred and thirty two poles to JONAS RUN thence down the Run the several Courses to the begining, which said Four Tracts of land and all houses Orchards commodities and appurtenances to the same belonging To have and to hold to said GEORGE GRAY his heirs and ROBERT KAY & PEGGY his Wife shall forever warrant and defend these presents In Witness whereof ROBERT KAY and PEGGY his Wife hath hereunto set their hands and Seals the day month and year above written
in presence of WM. BRADLEY, ROBERT KAY
JOSEPH McCRUDY, CHARLES CORNELIUS
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 21st day of June 1784
This Indenture was proved by the Oaths of WILLIAM BRADLEY, JOSEPH McCRUDY & CHARLES CORNELIUS witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded
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1783-1785 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book M; [Antient Press]; Page 217-218
THIS INDENTURE made the first day of May in year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Eighty four Between WILLIAM VAUGHAN of County of Culpeper and JANET his Wife of one part and ROBERT KAY of same County of other part Witnesseth that WILLIAM VAUGHAN & JANET his Wife in consideration of 1 negro woman & Child to them in hand paid by these presents do bargain and sell unto ROBERT KAY and to his heirs all those tracts of land containing Eighty four & a half acres more or less lying in County of Culpeper on JONAS's RUN and is bounded Begining at a white Oak on the West side of JONAS's RUN a corner to said KAY, thence with KAYs line North eighty degrees West forty two poles, thence North sixty one degrees West sixty three poles to two white Oak saplins another Corner in KAYs line, thence South sixty three degrees West thirty four poles to two white Oaks & a red Oak, Corner to GABRIEL LONG; thence with his line South three degrees East twenty three poles to a white Oak, another Corner to said LONG, thence East One hundred and twenty six poles to the begining containing fourteen acres one Rood, thence crossing said JONAS's RUN Begining at a Hickory on the East side said RUN, thence North seventy five degrees East one hundred and twenty eight poles to a post & red Oak, a Corner in Knox's line, thence with said Line North three degrees West one hundred and eight poles to two Pines, Corner to said KAY, thence with his line South sixty eight degrees West one hundred and thirty two pole to said RUN, thence down the RUN the several courses thereof to the Be-gining containing Seventy acres & one rood, And all houses gardens Orchards and appurtenances to the same belonging To have and to hold the said Eighty four acres & a half acres of land with their appurtenances unto ROBERT KAY his heirs and WILLIAM VAUGHAN will warrant & by these presents forever defend the said land unto ROBERT KAY In Witness whereof the said WILLIAM VAUGHAN & JANET his Wife have hereunto set their hands & Seals the day & year first above written
FRENCH STROTHER, HARRY TALIAFERRO, WILLIAM VAUGHAN
WM. BRADLEY, ROBT, COLEMAN JR.
LEONARD BRASFIELD
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 21st day of June 1784
This Indenture was partly proved by the Oaths of WILLIAM BRADLEY & ROBERT COLEMAN JR, two of the Witnesses thereto which is ordered to be Certified; And at a Court held for the said County the 16th day of August 1784 was fully proved by the Oath of HARRY TALIAFERRO another of the witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded
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1783-1785 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book M; [Antient Press]; Page 325-326
THIS INDENTURE made this 4th day of December in year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Eighty four Between JAMES LONG and MARGARET his Wife of County of Culpeper of one part and ROBERT KAY of County aforesaid of other part Witnesseth that JAMES LONG and MARGARET his Wife for sum of Five hundred pounds current money of Virginia to him paid by these presents do bargain & sell unto ROBERT KAY one certain tract of land lying in County of Culpeper containing Three hundred & sixty eight acres bounded Begining a Pine, Corner to GEORGE PARK, thence with his line So. 44 West 152 pole to a Hickory & Spanish Oak Saplin from one Root on North side of a Branch, thence down the branch the several courses to a Gum & white Oak saplin in the Edge of an Old Field on No. side of sd branch, thence So, 11 West 64 pole to a small Maple on North side of the Road about 15 yards from HUNGRY RUN, thence down the Road the several Courses to a dead Pine in SPOTSWOODs line, thence with his line No. 24 East 356 poles to a Hickory on a Hill side & a white Oak on a branch, Corner to SPOTSWOOD, thence with his line to some Pines down, Corner to BENING, thence with his line No. 49 West 116 pole to a dead red Oak & three small white Oak sap-lins, thence So. 37 West 58 pole to a Spanish Oak and three Maples on a Branch, thence up the Branch No. 56 West 42 pole to a large Poplar, thence to the begining, Together with all houses Orchards and appurtenances to the same belonging to have and to hold said premises with the appurtenances unto ROBERT KAY his heirs and JAMES LONG & MARGARET his Wife do warrant and will forever defend said land unto ROBERT KAY his heirs free and clear from claim of any person In Witness whereof JAMES LONG & MARGARET his Wife have hereunto set their hands & Seals the day & year above written
in presents of SAM. CLAYTON, ROBT. COLEMAN JR. JAMES LONG
JOHN CHAMP, JOHN M. BELL MARGARET LONG
The Commonwealth of Virginia to JAMES SLAUGHTER, BIRKEIT DAVENPORT & HENRY HILL Gent. Greeting: (The Commission for the private Examination of MARGARET, Wife of JAMES LONG, dated at the Courthouse the 4th day of December 1784 and Ninth year of the Commonwealth)(Return of private Examination of MARGARET LONG dated the 4th
day of December 1784 and signed by JAMES SLAUGHTER & DAVENPORT)
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 17th day of January 1785
This Indenture was proved by the Oaths of JOHN MILLER BELL, ROBERT COLEMAN JR. & JOHN CHAMP, Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded, with a Commission thereto annexed and Certificate thereon indorsed was also ordered to be recorded
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1789-1790 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book P; [Antient Press]; Page 230-231
THIS INDENTURE made this 19th day of October in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & Eighty nine Between DANIEL PUTMAN and SALLEY his Wife of County of Culpeper of one part and ROBERT KAY of County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth that DANIEL PUTMAN & SALLEY his Wife for sum of Fifty pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid; by these presents doth bargain sell & confirm unto ROBERT KAY one certain tract of land lying in County aforesaid containing One hundred & five acres be the same more or less & bounded, Begining at a Pine on a Ridge, corner to said KAY and PARK, thence forty four degrees West one hundred & six pole to a Pine and two Oak saplins in JAMES's line, thence with that line North eighty six degrees East one hundred & eighteen poles (corner down) thence South twenty five & a half degrees East one hundred & five le to three Pines, one down on a Stoney Ridge, corner to HENING, thence with I INGs line South forty nine degrees East one hundred & six poles to a dead red Oak & three small white Oak saplins, corner to said KAY, thence with his line to the beginiag; Together withal' the houses gardens, profits and appurtenances to said land belonging; To have & to hold the premiss with the appurtenances unto ROBERT KAY his heirs And DANIEL PUTMAN & SALLEY his Wife for themselves & their heirs do warrant & will forever defend the said tract of land unto ROBERT KAY his heirs free & clear from the claim of any person; In Witness whereof the said DANIEL PUTMAN & SALLEY his Wife have hereunto set their hands & seals the day and year first above written
Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presence of
(no witnesses recorded) DANIEL PUTMAN
SALLEY PUTMAN
At a Court held for Culpeper County the 19th day of October 1789
This Indenture of Bargain & Sale from DANIEL PUTMAN & SALLEY his Wife to ROBERT KAY was acknowledged by the parties & ordered to be recorded, she being first privily examined as the Law directs Tests JOHN JAMESON, Cl Cur
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1792 Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book R; (Part 1); [Antient Press]; Page 16-19
THIS INDENTURE made this 19th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two Between GEORGE GRAY of County of Culpeper of one part and PHILIP ROOTES THOMPSON of County aforesaid of other part Witnesseth that whereas GEORGE GRAY stands and acknowledges himself justly indebted to said PHILIP ROOTES THOMPSON in the full and just sum of Five hundred and eighty pounds with lawful Interest on the same from the eleventh day of February in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, And GEORGE GRAY being desirous of making said PHILIP ROOTES THOMPSON secure of receiving the sum of money with interest when said THOMPSON shall demand the same, by mortgaging to the same PHILIP ROOTES THOMPSON a certain tract of land containing Five hundred and eighty eight acres (more or less), NOW THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that GEORGE GRAY in consideration of the premises and the further sum of Five shillings to him in hand paid by these presents doth bargain sell and confirm unto PHILIP ROOTES THOMPSON his heirs four tracts of land lying in abovementioned County upon JONAS RUN bounded as is mentioned in a Deed made to said GEORGE GRAY by ROBERT KAY and PEGGY his Wife and of Record in the County Court of Culpeper containing by said Deed Five hundred and eighty eight acres and composing the whole of the tract of land whereon GEORGE GRAY now liveth, Together with the rents issues and profits thereof; To have and to hold the four tracts of land unto PHILIP ROOTES THOMPSON his heirs free and clear from the claims of any persons, Provided and upon condition that if GEORGE GRAY shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto PHILIP ROOTES THOMPSON his heirs the aforesaid sum with interest from the time aforesaid untill the same shall be paid, Then this Indenture bargain sale and conveyance shall cease and be void; And it is agreed between the parties to these presents that until Default shall be made in the condition herein-before contained that said GEORGE GRAY may hold the Lands and premises to his own proper use: In Witness whereof the said GEORGE GRAY hath to these Indentures set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
JOHN JAMESON, GEORGE GRAY
R. Y. WIGGINTON, PHILIP LIGHTFOOT JR.
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that I GEORGE GRAY of County of Culpeper am held and firmly bound unto PHILIP ROOTES THOMPSON of said County in the sum of eleven hundred and sixty pounds to be paid to said THOMPSON his heirs for which payment well and truly to be made I bind myself my heirs firmly by these presents; Sealed with my seal dated this 19th day of March in the year of our Lord 1792
THE CONDITION of this obligation is such that if the above bound GEORGE GRAY shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto PHILIP R. THOMPSON his heirs the just and full sum of Five hundred and eighty pounds on Demand with Interest from the Eleventh day of February 1791 according to the intent and meaning of the Indenture hereto annexed, Then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue Signed sealed and delivered in presence of
JOHN JAMESON, GEORGE GRAY
R. Y. WIGGINTON, PHILIP LIGHTFOOT JR.
At a Court continued and held for Culpeper County the 17th day of April 1792
This Indented Deed of Mortgage from GEORGE GRAY to PHILIP ROOTES THOMPSON together with the Bond thereunto annexed, were proved by the Oaths of JOHN JAMESON, RICHARD Y. WIGGINTON and PHILIP LIGHTFOOT JUNR., witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded Teste JOHN JAMESON, CI Cur
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Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Virginia's Northern Neck Counties
1751 - 1823 (~ 72 years)