A Deed Between Robert BATE, Saybrook, New London Co., CT.,
& Samuel CARTER, Saybrook, New London Co., CT


[Transcribed by Janece Streig]

Saybrook Land Records
Book 6 Page 121

Deed from Robert BATE to Samuel CARTER

Know all men by these present That I Robert BATE of Say-Brook in the County of New London and Colony of Connecticut in New England for and in consideration of ye sum of three pounds and ten shillings money to me in hand paid by Samuel CARTER formerly of Killingworth now of Saybrook in ye County aforesaid have given granted and by these presents do freely and fully and absolutely give grant bargain sell alien convey and confirm unto him the said Sam'll CARTER his heirs and assigns forever half an acre of land lying in Chester PARISH in the Township of Say-Brook aforesaid Butted and bounded viz: West on said CARTER's land, North on Highway, East and South on land formerly belonging to Benjamin WATERHOUSE the Southwest corner is a Dog wood tree, thence running Easterly on the South side of the River directly towards two Maple Stadles and to extend Eastward to the highway including the River till it makes up half an acre.

To Have and to Hold the above granted and bargained premises with the appurtenances unto him the said Sam'll CARTER his heirs and assigns forever to his and their own proper use and behoof forever.

And I the said Robert BATE Do by these presents Bind myself my heirs executors and Administrators forever to Warrant and Defend the above granted and bargained premises to the said Sam'll CARTER his heirs and assigns against all claims and demands whatsoever.

In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4th day of January Anno Domini 1742/3

Signed Sealed and delivered
In presence of
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Robert BATE (Seal)

Say-Brook, Jan'y 4th. 1742.
Then personally appeared the above named Robt. BATE and acknowledged the above to be his deed.
Before me, Jed. CHAPMAN Just. Peace.

Rec'd Feb. 12th 1742/3 and entered from ye original
Per Sam'll WILLARD Register