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Ruth Porter rsp6212@gmail.com
Dr. Christopher N. Sheap, M.D. cnsheap@prodigy.net
Larry Shifflett lfsofva@hotmail.com
Margaret Stavitski mfstev@adelphia.net
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John Ogg and Mary his wife to John Shifflett
11 Nov 1760
Albemarle Deeds Book 6, p. 228
Note: The actual deed was not entered into record until Nov 1773

This Indenture made this 11th day of Novr in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and Sixty Between John Ogg and Elizabeth his Wife of County of Orange of one part and John Shiflet of Albemarle County of the other part; Witnesseth that John Ogg and Elizabeth his wife for Thirty pounds current money of Virginia doth sell unto John Shiflet one certain tract of land containing one hundred and twenty acres being in Albemarle County at the foot of the Mountains on Kids Creek and bounded beginning in the east side of Kids Creek in the old line, running thence with the same north east to a chesnut red oak, thence south east to a locust, thence north east to a chesnut red oak, thence north to a red oak, thence along several lines of marked trees to two chesnut red oaks on west side of Kids Creek corner to Benjamin Huntsman, thence down the meanders of the Creek to the first station; together with all houses outhouses, waters belonging; To have and to hold unto John Shiflet his heirs and John Ogg and Elizabeth his Wife for themselves and their heirs the said Land will warrant and forever defend against any persons claiming any right; In Witness whereof he the said John Ogg and Elizabeth his Wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals.
John (his x mark Ogg)
No witnesses.

At Albemarle November Court 1773 This Indenture and Receipt were acknowledged by John Ogg party thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Teste John Nicholas, Clk

Robert Thomson and Jane his wife to Mary Davis
16 Nov 1760
Louisa County Deeds Book ? p. 50/51
This Indenture made and entered into the Sixteenth day of November in the year of our Lord God one thousand and seven hundred and Sixety between Robert Thomson of Fredricksville Parish and County of Louisa of the one part & Mary Davis of the parish & County aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Robert Thomson for an din consideration of Twenty pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid before the Signing & ensealing these presents ---- paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby confess and acknowledge and himself therewith fully satisfied contented and paid and of every parts and parcel thereof the sd. Mary Davis her heirs -------- and every of them doth hereby fully clearly & absolutely acquits & discharge hath bargained sold and doth by these presents bargain sell alien make over & Confirm unto the said Mary Davis her heirs ---- or assigns one certain tract or parcel of land containing by estimation one hundred acres being more or less Situate Lying and being in Louisa County and bounded as followeth (to wit) -- Beginning at a white Oak on the bank of Kids branch and on the south Side of the said branch Thence south to a poplar on the side of a Small branch Thence up the sd. branch to the head Spring to a poplar Thence along a line of marked Trees To a small Locust tree in the patent line Thence along the patent line the several Courses To the aforesaid Kids branch thence down the sd. branch to the beginning to have and to hold etc. Peaceably to enjoy the aforesaid one hundred Acres of Land more or less with all houses Orchards gardens woods ----- waters underwoods meadows grounds with all other & Singular the improvements & appurtenances thereunto belonging from the claim Right or title of him the said Robert Thomson or his wife Jane of his heirs --- or any person or persons whatsoever to the only proper use and behoof of her the sd Mary Davis her heirs --- or assigns forever and the said Robert Thomson & his wife Jane for themselves their heirs --- & admrs. doth covenant promise & agree that he will from time to time and at all times forever hereafter against all persons whatsoever the rights of the above said Land & premises warrant and Defend to the Sd. Mary Davis her heirs or assigns & that he shall & will be ready at any time hereafter to make any further rights or title or conveyances that she the sd. Mary Davis or her council in the Law shall Lawfully require in Witness whereof the sd. Robert Thomson & his wife Jane hath hereunto set their hands & seales the day & Year above written
Robert Thomson
Jane (her x mark) Thomson

Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presents of us:
Philip Thurman Henry Tilley Thomas Snow Lenard x Davis

Memorandum that the full and peaceable possession & seisen was this Day had Given and Delivered by the within named Robert Thomson & his wife Jane to Mary Davis and Delivered by the within named Robert Thomson & his wife Jane hath hereunto set their hand sand Seales the day and year within mentioned.
Robert Thomson SEAL
Jane Thomson SEAL
Philip Thurman Henry Tilley Thomas (his x mark) Snow Lenard (his x mark) Davis

At a Court held for Louisa County the 25th Day of November 1760 This Indenture was This day in open Court proved to be the act & Deed of Robert Thomson & Jane his wife by the Oaths of three of the Witnesses thereto & admitted to Record and is Recorded. Teste James Littlepage Cl Curt

David Mills and Lucy his wife to John Shifflet
10 March 1762
Albemarle Deed Book 3, p. 235/6

This indenture made this ninth day of September in the year one thousand seven hundred and sixty two between David Mills and Lucy his wife of the County of Albemarle of the one part and John Shifflet of County aforesaid Witnesseth that David Mills for sum of sixteen pounds current money of Virginia to him paid do sell unto John Shifflett his heirs one certain parcel of land containing by supposition one hundred acres more or less lying in Albemarle County and bounded Beginning at Courseys line thence with Courseys line South and West to three white oak saplins in Courseys line North and East to two red oaks and chesnut on the Road thence North and East to a pine thence South and East to three pines in William Davis's line thence South and West along Davis's line to the beginning one hundred and five poles.
David Mills

Mary Davis to John Ogg
18 Feb 1764
Albemarle County Deed Book 3 p. 415/6
This Indenture made and entered into this Eighteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & Sixty four between Mary Davis of St. Thomas Parish and County of Orange of the one part and John Ogg of the Parish & County aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Mary Davis for & in Consideration of the Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia to her in hand paid before the Signing & Ensealing of these presents already paid the receipt whereof She doth hereby confess & acknowledge & herself therewith fully Satisfyed Contented & paid and of every part & parcel there of the Sd. John Ogg his Heirs Exrs. --- & every of them doth fully ---- and absolutely acquit & discharge hath bargained Sold and doth by these presents Bargain Sell Alien make over & Confirm unto the said John Ogg his Heirs --- or assigns one Certain Tract or parcel of Land containing by Estimation [one hundred] acres be the same more or less Situate Lying & being in Albemarle County & Bounded as followeth (to wit) Beginning at a poplar and Dog Wood Saplin on the Bank of a Creek known by the Name of Kids Branch thence Running down the said Branch the several Courses of the said Branch to a white Oak on the Bank of the Said Branch against the Fork of a Small Branch thence up the said Branch by the Water Courses the Head of the said Branch to a Small Dog Wood & Hickory at the Head of the said Branch thence along a line of Marked trees to a Corner on Robert Thomson line on a locus Tree thence along a line of Marked Trees to a corner Chesnut Read Oak thence along a line of Marked trees to a corner Hickory thence along a line of Marked trees to the beginning this is a Parcell of Land that Robert Thomson gave to his Daughter Mary Davis and She hathsold it the said John Ogg to have all to Hold and peaceably enjoy the aforesaid one hundred acres of Land be it more or less with all Houses, Orchards, gardens, Woods, Ways, Waters, underwoods & Meadows Ground with all other & Singular the Improvements & appertenances thereunto belonging free from the Claim Right or Title of her the said Mary Davis his Heirs --- or assigns forever & the said Mary Davis for herself his Heirs exrs. & admrs. Doth Covenant promise & agree that she will from time to time & at all Times hereafter against all persons Whatsoever the Right of the above sd. Lands & premises warrant amp; Defend to the sd. John Ogg his Heirs & Assigns & she shall & will ------ at any Time hereafter to make any Further Right or Title or Conveyance that the said John Ogg or his Council in the Law shall Lawfully require In Witness whereof the sd. Mary Davis hath hereunto set her hand & Seal the Day & Year above Written.
Mary (her M mark) Davis
Singed Sealed & Delivered in presence of: [blank]

Memorandum that full & peaceable procession & Seisen was ---- & delivered by the within mentioned Mary Davis to John Ogg on the --- premises with mentioned in presence of us whose [names are hereto?] subscribed. In Witness whereof the sd. Mary Davis [hath hereunto set] her hand and Seal the Day & year within mentioned.

John Ogg and Mary his wife to Andrew Shepherd & Co.
28 March 1764
Orange Co. Deeds Bk. 13, p. 498/9
This Indenture made this Twenty eight Day of march in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty four Between John Ogg of Orange County and Mary his Wife of the one part and Andrew Shepherd and Company Merchants of sd. County of the other part Witnesseth That the said John Ogg and Mary his Wife for an din Consideration of the sum of Eleven Hundred and Eighty one pounds Eight Shillings & one penny current Money of Virginia Justly Indebted and owing to the Said Andrew Shepherd and Company by and from the said John Ogg which the said John Ogg hath hereby Acknowledge Hath Bargained Sold Confirmed and by these presents Doth Bargain Sell and Confirm to the sd. Andrew Shepherd and Company one Tract or parcel of Land Containing Seven Hundred acres More or Less whereon the said John Ogg now at this Time Lives and purchased by him from Mr. Samuel Garlick and Joining to Mr. William Smiths Capt William Bells Samuel (Edis's?) and Ephraim Simons Tracts Likewise Two Hundred and Eighty three Acres lying in Albemarle County and purchased by the said John Ogg from Mary Davis, William Morriss joining to the Lands of Robert Thomson and Martin Hatheth [prob. Hackett] and at this time possessed by Thomas and John Shiflett and Thomas Snow and also one Negro Man named Tom one named Robin Sixty head of Cattle of Different ----- Five horses and two mares of Different Brands with all the featherbeds Furniture thereunto belonging and every other piece of Furniture etc. also that is now in my possess & property Together with the whole profits Rents and Appurtenances belonging or at any time hereafter to from the said Two Tracts of Land with the whole Increase that may be from the said Mares or Cattle To have & to hold the said Two tracts or parcels of Land with their appurtenances Negroes Stock and Furniture wit the Increase above specified and meant to the said Andrew Shepherd and company their heirs & assigns To the only proper use and behoof of them the said Andrew Shepherd & Company their heirs and assigns forever Provided nevertheless that if the said John Ogg or Mary his Wife or either of them shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Andrew Shepherd & Company their heirs Executors Administrators or Assigns the foresaid Sum of Eleven hundred and Eighty one pounds Eight Shillings and one penny current money of Virginia on or before the First Day of October one thousand Seven hundred and Sixty five with Interest thereon from the Date hereof Then these presents shall cease and become void and of no Effect anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding and the said John Ogg and Mary his Wife for themselves & their heirs Executors and Administrators Doth promise and covenant with the said Andrew Shepherd and Company that the said John Ogg will well & Truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Andrew Shepherd & Company their heirs or assigns the foresaid Sum of Eleven hundred & Eighty one pounds Eight Shillings and One penny current money of Virginia and Interest Due thereon on or before the First Day of October One thousand Sevenhundred and Sixty Five as aforesaid And that the said Two Tracts of land Negroes Stock & Furniture hereby Bargained and Sold is the proper Right of the said John Ogg and Mary his said Wife and that they will Warrant and Defend the same to the said Andrew Shepherd & company their heirs and assigns against them the said John & Mary Ogg their heirs Executors or Administrators or any other person or persons whatever And Further the said John & Mary for themselves their heirs Exors. & Adm. Doth Covenant and agree to and with the said Andrew Shepherd and Company their heirs and assigns that immediately upon Default being made In this performance of the Promise above mentioned it may be Lawful to & for the said Andrew Shepherd & Company their heirs Exors. Adms. or Assigns to take the said Two Tracts of Land Two Negroes Stock & Furniture with the increase that may be thereof into their possession and to hold and Enjoy the ----- to his or their proper use & behoof without the Loss or hindrance of the said John Ogg and Mary his Wife their heirs Executors or Admrs. or any person or persons Claiming under them or either of them Provided nevertheless that until the Default be made In the performance of the Promise above mentioned it shall be Lawfull for the said John & Mary Ogg to keep possession of the said two Tracts of Land Negroes Stock & Furniture etc. above specified to their proper use and Behoof anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding In witness whereof the said John and Mary Ogg have hereunto set their hands & Seals. John (his IO mark) Ogg
Signed Sealed & Delivered
In the presence of: William Serachan John Marshall, Robt.. McClune

At a court held for Orange county on Thursday the 28th Day of March 1765 This Indenture from John Ogg and Mary his Wife to Andrew Shepherd and Company was Acknowledged by the said John and ordered to be recorded. Test Geo Taylor

Land patent to John Ogg adj. Thompson & Shifflett
15 Aug 1764 Orange Co.
VA Patents Bk. 36, p. 647
Margin note: John Ogg 118 Acres Form Page 1

George the third etc. To all etc. Know ye that for divers good causes and considerations but more especially for and in consideration of the sum of Fifteen shillings of good and lawful money for our self paid to our receiver general of our revenues in this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia. We have Given Granted and Confirmed and by these presents for us our heirs and successors Do give grant and confirm unto John Ogg one certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing one hundred and eighteen acres lying and being in the county of Orange on the waters of Kids Creek and bounded as followeth (to wit) Beginning at Robert Thompson's corner several marked trees thence along his lines N52.5W60 Poles to a Butterwood by a Chesnut tree thence (N72,30E16) North seventy two Degrees thirty minutes East sixteen Poles to a white oak (N74E136) North seventy four Degrees East one hundred and thirty six Poles to a Hickory thence new lines (N57E40)North fifty seven Degrees East forty Poles to Pointers (N41E40) North forty one Degrees East forty Poles to a Hickory in Shiflet's line thence along the same (N18E46) North eighteen Degrees east forty six Poles to a Dogwood and white oak saplin thence new lines (N51W74) North fifty one Degrees West seventy four Poles to a Chesnut tree (S51,30W50) South fifty one Degrees thirty minutes West fifty Poles to a Chesnut oak, (S34,30W60) South thirty four Degrees thirty minutes West sixty Poles to a chesnut oak (S27W74) South twenty seven Degrees west seventy four Poles to a Chesnut Tree (S61W106) South sixty one Degrees West one hundred and six Poles to a red oak (S11E76) South eleven Degrees East seventy six Poles to a chesnut Tree (S80E78) south eighty Degrees East seventy eight Poles to a Chesnut oak in Thomson's line thence along the same (N61E40) North sixty one Degrees East forty Poles to the first station. With all etc. To have hold etc. To be held etc. Yielding etc. Paying etc. Provided etc. In witness etc. Witness our Trusty and welbeloved Francis Fauquier Esquire our lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of our said Colony and Dominion at Williamsburg under the seal of our said Colony the fifteenth day of August one thousand seven hundred and sixty four In the fourth year of our reign
Francis Fauquier

Thos. Walker to John Shifflett
12 Oct 1769
Albemarle Deed Book 5, pg. 142
Margin notes: none

This Indenture made on the twelfth day of October in year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and Sixty nine Between Thos. Walker of Albemarle County of one part and John Shiflet of same County of other part Witnesseth that said Thos Walker for sum of Fourteen pounds current money to him in hand paid by said John Shiflet doth bargain and sell said John Shiflet and his heirs one tract of land containing by estimation One hundred acres be the same more or less lying in Albemarle County and bounded Beginning at a shrubby oak in Leatherdales line, thence a straight line to a Pine in Mills line from thence to a white Oak on Mills line, from thence along Leatherdales line to the Beginning, together with the appurtenances thereunto belong. . . unto John Shiflet and his heirs and Thos Walker will forever warrant and defend In Witness whereof said Thos Walker hath hereunto subscribed his name and affixed his Seal the day and year first above written.
Thomas Walker
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
Thos Smith
Danl Smith
Nichs Meriwether
William Lewis
Recorded at Albemarle November Court 1769

James Powell to Stephen Shiflet
25 April 1771
Orange County Courthouse, Orange, Virginia
Deed Book 15 p. 332-333

This Indenture made this Twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord Christ one Thousand Seven Hundred and seventy one Between James Powell of the Parish of St. Thomas in the County of Orange and colony of Virginia of the one part and Stephen Shiflet of the Parish of St. Thomas, Virginia Colony of the other part Witnesseth that the said James Powell for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty five pounds Current money of Virginia to him the said Stephen Shiflet in hand paid the receipt thereof he the said James Powell doth hereby confess and acknowledge hath given granted Bargained Sold and by these presents do give Grant Bargain and Sell unto him the said Stephen Shiflet all that Tract or parcel of Land containing one hundred Acres be the same more or less situated Lying and being in Orange County in St. Thomas's Parish and Colony aforesaid and bounded as followeth to wit Beginning here followeth at the mouth of a small Branch Corner at a Poplar two White Oaks &Spanish Oak &running up the Branch to the head and Cornering at a Poplar again Runing from thence over a small Ridge and Cornering at another poplar at the head of another Small Branch and Runing Down the Branch to the great Run and Down the great Run to the Beginning Together with all and singular the Profits- Commodities Hereditaments and appurtenancies to the said Land and Premises Belonging or in any wise Appertaining To have and to hold the afore mentioned Tract of Land with all and singular its appurtenancies unto him the said Stephen Shiflet his heirs and assigns forever and the Reversion and Riversions and Remainder &Remainders Rents and Services and all the Estate Right Title Interest Property Claim &demand of him the said James Powell &his heirs forever. Sealed and Acknowledged in the Presence of us.
James Powell his (LS) [Legal Seal]

At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday the 25th day of April 1771.
This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from James Powell to Stephen Shiflet was Acknowledged by the said Powell ordered to be recorded. Test Geo. Taylor C.of C.

Survey for Thomas Shiflett
29 Mar 1773
Albemarle County Surveyor's Book 2, p. 99
A Plat of 187 acres of Land 182 of which lie in Albemarle
County the other five in Orange On ------------------
b--- on the ----- of Buck --------------------------
Surveyed for Thomas Shiflet 29th March (1773)
plat of 187 acres
Survey for David Mills
24 Apr 1773 Albemarle Co.
Grant adjoins John Shiflet and Edward Lane, not issued until 1799 (see below)

Indenture: John Shiflett Jr. and Thomas Walker
11 May 1774
Albemarle County Deeds Book 6, p. 352

This indenture made this Eleventh day of May in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy four between John [blank] Junior of Albemarle County of one part and Thomas Walker of same County of other part; Witnesseth that said John Shiflet Junr. for Two hundred pounds Virginia currency doth grant unto Thomas Walker his heirs the following slaves & stock &c, &c, to wit, one Negro boy slave named Isaac and one Negro girl slave named Hannah, one Roan Horse branded on near Buttock thus + one black Horse branded on the near buttock P one dun coloured Mare branded on the near buttock with a Panhandle, twelve head of cattle marked with a swallow fork and two nicks in each ear, forty seven hogs marked as the Cattle, three Feather beds and furniture, two Pine Chests, one Cotton Wheel, on Flax ditto; three iron pots, three pewter dishes, five basons, eight plates and one Cart; To have and to hold all the above mentioned slaves, stocks &c, &c, unto Thomas Walker his heirs and John Shifflet Junr. for himself and his heirs the above mentioned sum before the tenth day of May one thousand seven hundred and seventy six with lawful Interest thereon from the date hereof then this deed shall cease and be void otherwise to remain in full power; In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal.
John (his x mark) Shifflet
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of: Will. Manson, James McCaul, Robert Woodson, Reuben Lindsey

At Albemarle May Court 1774 This Indenture was acknowledged by John Shifflet party thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Test T.Woodson, Dy.Clk.

Thomas Hacket of Caroline to Martane Hackett of Albemarle
25 Oct 1774
Albemarle Co. Deeds 1772-1776 (Book?) p. 455
Margin Notes: Delivered Thomas Hackett for Johnny Lisle

This Indenture mad this twenty fifth day of October in year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy four Between Thomas Hacket of Caroline of one part and Martane Hackett of County of Albemarle. . . for twenty pounds current money. . . doth sell unto Martane Hackett his heirs one certain tract of land containing by supposition Four hundred acres in Albemarle County on Lynches River joining on the County Line between Orange & Albemarle & bounded by Mr. Garlicks line on the South side of sd. Land & one Anne Woods on the lower end of sd. land. . .
Thos. (his I mark) Hackett
Signed sealed and delivered in presents of: Thos. Shifflit, John Bryson, Ann Bryson, Jony Scott
Entered into record Albemarle August Court 1775.

John Shiflet and Joice his wife to Henry Austin
9 Jan 1777
Albemarle County Deeds Book 7, p. 16/17

Margin Note: Delivered to Thomas Austin the 2d. Apl. 1824 J.Garret
This indenture made this Ninth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, Between John Shiflett and Joyce his Wife of County of Albemarle of one part and Henry Austin of County aforesaid of other part; Witnesseth that John Shiflett and Joyce his Wife in consideration of the sum of twenty five pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by Henry Austin, the receipt where of John Shiflett and Joyce his Wife doth acknowledge, hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto Henry Austin his heirs one certain tract of land containing by estimation one hundred acres more of less lying in Albemarle County and bounded: Beginning at two Post Oaks on West side of the Road, thence (S85W120) South eighty five degrees, West one hundred twenty to poles to another corner Post Oak on the side of a Ridge, thence (N86E166) North eighty six degrees East one hundred sixty six poles to another corner Post Oak on a Hill side, thence (N36W138) North thirty six degrees West one hundred thirty eight poles along the old line to the first station; together will all houses orchards and gardens in any was appertaining; To have and to hold the land and premises with all appurtenances unto Henry Austin, his heirs, and John Shiflett shall warrant and forever defend by these presents against any person lawfully claiming any right or title to the same; In Witness whereof John Shiflett and Joyce his Wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written.
John Shifflett
Joyce Shifflett
No Witnesses

Rec'd of Mr. Henry Austin the full and just sum of twenty five pounds current money of Virginia in full satisfaction of the consideration mentioned in the within written deed on the day and year within written. John Shifflett
No Witnesses

At Albemarle January Court 1777
This Indenture and Receipt was acknowledged by John Shiflett and Joyce his Wife, partys thereto, and ordered to be recorded.
Teste John Nicholas, Clk.

John Shiflet and Joice his wife to John Stephens
17 Feb 1779
Albemarle County Deeds Book 7, p. 308

This indenture made this Seventeenth day of February one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine; Between John Shiflet and Joyce his Wife of the one part and John Stephens of the other; Witnesseth that John Shiflett and Joyce his Wife in consideration of sum of sixty five pounds current money of Virginia hath and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto John Stevens and his heirs one hundred acres of land lying in Albemarle County and bounded by the lands of William Davis and Mr. Mills. To have and to hold the land and its appurtenances unto John Stevens and his heirs; In Witness where of the parties to these presents have set their hands and seals the date above written.
John (his x mark ) Shiflet
Joice (her x mark) Shiflet

At Albemarle June Court 1779
This Indenture was acknowledged by John Shiflett party thereto and ordered to be recorded. Joyce his Wife personally appeared in Court and after being privately examined as the Law directs, voluntarily relinquished her Right of Dower in the land conveyed by the said Indenture.
Teste John Nicholas, Clk.

Exec. of Joel Terrell, decd. to Sled, adj. John Shifflet
14 Oct 1779
Albemarle County Deeds Book 8?, p. 338

Abstracted:
14 October 1779 between James Carr, Stephen Willis and Anne his wife of County of Albemarle, and William Terrell of County of Louisa, Executors of Joel Terrell, decd. of the one part; to John Sled of Henrico for 52 pounds, 10 shillings: "one certain parcel of land containing by estimation one hundred forty five acres more or less lying in the County of Albemarle and bounded: Beginning at a Pine, corner between Robert Fry and Charles Statham, then on Statham's line to a Pine and Hiccory, said Statham's corner, then on Statham's line to a white Oak, corner between said Statham and John Shiflett, then of Shiflet's line to a Pine, corner between said Shiflet and Thomas Roy, thence on Roy's line to a Spanish Oak corner between said Roy and John Olphin, then on said Olphin's and Fry's line to the first station"
Entered into record Albemarle October Court 1779

Roy to Alphin, adj. John Shiflett
5 Feb 1780
Albemarle Deeds Book 8?, p. 459

Abstracted:
Thomas Roy of Albemarle to John Alphin of same: For 800 pounds "a certain tract of land lying in County of Albemarle containing by estimation one hundred acres be the same more or less and bounded by the lands of John Shifflet, John Moore, John Alphin and John Sled"
Entered into record Albemarle May Court 1780

Mary Moore, John Henderson Jr., and John Moore as executors of the estate of Jno Moore to John Shifflett
1784-but deed recorded after the below deed in the deed book
Albemarle Deed Book 9, pg. 96
Margin notes: Moore to Shifflett

This Indenture made this [blank] day of [blank] in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty four Between Mary More John Henderson Jrn. and John Moore exts of Jno Moore deceased of the one part and John Shifflett of the other part Witnesseth that the said Exts. for and in Consideration of the sum of one Hundred and seventy four pounds current Money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said John Shifflett, the recipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge hath given granted Bargained and Sold and by these presents do give grant Bargain and sell unto the said John Shifflett his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of Land Lying and being in the County of Albemarle Containing two hundred and twenty five acres more or less and bounded as followeth to Wit by the Lands of the Said John Shifflett Bernard Carter and Martin Hawkins and Henry Carter and being the said Lands that the said Moore Decd Desired Might be Sold by his last will and Testament. Together with all and singular the appertinances thereunto belonging, To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of Land aforesaid. . [edited out] . . unto the Said John Shifflett his heirs and assigns forever and the said Exrs for themselves and heirs Exrs amd Admrs doth Covenant with the said John Shiftlett . . [edited out] . . In Witness whereof the said Mary more John Henderson and John More exrt aforesaid hath hereunto set their hands affixed their Seals the and [sic] year above written.
John More [only signature]
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of:
Jn Jouett
F. Taliafarro
Lewis Shifflett

At Albemarle May Court 1785
This Indenture was proved by the oaths of John Jouett Francis Toliafarro and Lewis Shifflett the witnesses thereto and ordered to Recorded.

Grant to Elizabeth Theeds
1 May 1781
Grants , p. 523-5 Margin Notes: Elizabeth Theeds, 161 Acres, Examined

Thomas Jefferson Esquire: Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to all to whom these presents shall come Greeting. Know ye that in Consideration of the Amount Comp--tion of one pound ----ing paid by Elizabeth Theeds into the treasury of this Commonwealth there is Granted by the said Comonwealth unto the said Elizabeth Theeds a Certain tract or parcel of Land Containing one hundred and Sixty one acres by survey bearing date the twenty first day of March one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy eight Lying and being in the County of Albemarle on the South Side the Rivanna River and on the branches of Ivy Creek and bounded as followeth to wit Beginning at a small Hickory bush in John Shiflets line then on Stephen Phillips line (S78.5W5) south seventy eight and a half degrees West five poles to the Baptist Road Same Course Continued (66) sixty six poles to a branch of Ivy Creek Same Course Continued (37) thirty seven poles (in all one hundred and eight poles (108) to a white oak said Phillips Corner then on Said Phillips line S86W88) South Eighty Six degrees West eighty eight poles to a red oak said Phillips Corner on Samuel Rays line then on said Rays Line (N16E14) North Sixteen degrees East fourteen poles to a branch of Ivy Creek Same Course Continued (20) twenty poles to another Branch of Said Creek Same Course Continued (93) ninety three poles in all one hundred and twenty seven (127) poles to a pine said Rays Corner then on said Rays line (N3E32) North three degrees East thirty two poles to another branch of said Creek Same Course Continued ninety seven (97) poles in all one hundred and twenty nine (129) poles to a pine Corner between said Ray and Alexr Mackie [should this be Michie?] then on said Mackies line (S68E18) South Sixty eight degrees east eighteen poles to the Baptist road Same Course Continued eight (8) poles to the said road Same Course Continued Sixteen (16) poles in all forty two (42) poles to pointers on Joseph Burnetts line then on said Burnetts line (N56.5E22) North fifty Six and a half degrees East twenty two poles to a pine Corner between Joseph Burnet and John Shiflet then on said --- line (2.5E157) two and a half degrees East one hundred and fifty seven poles to the first Station with its appurtenances, to have and to hold. . . to the said Elizabeth Theeds. . . In witness whereof the Said Thomas Jefferson Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia hath hereunto set his hand and caused the ------ seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the first day of March in year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and eighty one and of the Commonwealth the fifth.
Thomas Jefferson

John Sled of Hanover to John Shifflett
10 Oct 1782
Albemarle Deed Book 8, pg. 25

This Indenture made on the Tenth day of October One Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty two Between John Shifflett and John Sled, the Said Shifflett of Albemarle County and John Sled of Hanover County, the Said John Sled doth hereby make a Right unto John Shiflett of Two hundred and Twenty Acres of Land more or less, beginning on Stephen Phillip's Line then Running upon Burgsfedure to the said Sleds, Then on the said Sleds line to the Said John Shifflets First Station Together with its Appurtenances To Have and to Hold the Said parcel of Land with its Appurtenances unto the said John Shifflett and his heirs, and the said Executors, doth Covenant with the said John Shifflett --- his heirs that they the said Executors their Heirs, execrs. and administrators the said parcel of Land with its appurtenances to the Said John Shiflet and his heirs will for ever warrant and defend In Witness Whereof the Said Executors have hereto Interchangeably set their hands and affixed their Seals the day and year above Written



At a Court held for Albemarle County the Tenth day of October MDCCLxxxy This Indenture was Acknowledged by John Sled party thereto and Ordered to be Recorded. Teste: HMartinDFCC

Benjamin Huntsman and Mary his wife to Richard Shifflett
10 March 1785
Albemarle Deed Book 9, pg. 95, 96

This Indenture made this tenth day of March in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Five between Benjamin Huntsman and Mary his wife of the County of Albemarle of the one part and Richard Shiffelett of the County aforsaid of the other part Witnesseth that he the said Benjamine Huntsman and Mary his wife for and in Consideration of the sum of fifteen pounds Current mony of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Richard Shifflett. . [edited out] . . Whereof the said Benjamine Huntsman and Mary his wife doth acknowledge and Confess themselves fully Satisfyed and paid. . [edited out] . . and discharge the said Richard Shifflett his heirs Executors Administrators. . [edited out] . . by these presents have given granted bargained and sold . . [edited out] . . unto the said Richard Richard [sic] Shifflett his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing by Supposition Seventy four? acres more or less situate lying and being in Albemarle County on one of the Branches of Jmes James [sic] River being hide Creek Joynin The Lands belonging to Thomas Sanford [should be Langford?] and John Shifflet and bounded as follows to red oak on the South Prang of Kids Creek thence to a Larg red oak on Same creek Thence no East to a small --- thence to two Small Huissrys [prob. Hiccorys] thence to a large Red oak thenc to Chesnut Oak Thence to small Hucorey thence to a Chesnut Thence North prong of Kids Crek to the fourth whare we began with all houses Outhouses orchards Gardens fences woods underwoods water and water [courses] thereunto belonging or in any wise appertanin To have and to hold the Said Lands and premices with all and Singular [their] appertenances whatsoever . . [edited out] . . to the Said Richard Shifflet his heirs and asigns forever and he the said Benjamine Huntsman and Mary his wife . . [edited out] . . to the Said Richard Shifflet . . [edited out] . . will warrant and forever defend by these presents . . [edited out] . . and the said Benjamine Huntsman for himself and his heirs doth grant Covenant and ----- to and with the Richard Shiflet his Heirs and asians [sic] of followeth (Viz) that he the Said Benjamine Huntsman at the Time of ensealing and delivery of these presents is and Stands Seised of an indefeasable Estate in fee simple of and in the above Mentioned Lands and premises and that he hath good Right and Lawfull authority to Sell and Convey the Same in manner aforesaid and that the same Shall forever remain unto him the said Richard Shifflet his heirs and assigns freely and clearly Exonerated and discharge of all and all manner of others and former bargains Sales Leases Title of Dower and all other Rights whatsoever Thereunto belonging in presence whereof he the said Benjamine Huntsman and Mary his wife has hereunto Set their hands and Seals the date and year above written Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presenc of
Benj Huntsman

Memorandum that quiet and peasable possession of the within Land ---- was had and taken by the within Richard Shifflett ----- ---- -- within named Benjamine Huntsman on the day and year above written according to the form and effect of the within Written deed.
In presence of Benj Huntsman

At Albemarle May Court 1785
The Indenture and Memorandum was acknowledged by Benjamin Huntsman party thereto and Ordered to be Recorded.

John Shiflett to Elizabeth Roberson
10 March 1786
Albemarle Deed Book 9, pg. 306/8

This Indenture made the Ninth Day of March in the year one thousand Seven Hundred & eighty Seven Between John Shifflet of Albemarle County and Elizabeth Roberson of the same County. Witnesseth that for & in consideration of the Sum of Sixty one pounds Current Money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Elizabeth Roberson the receipt whereof he the Said John doth hereby Acknowledge hath given, granted, Bargained, Sold, Aliened enfoffed and confirmed & by these Presents doth give Grant, bargain sell, Alien, enfeoff and confirm unto the said Elizabeth Roberson and to her Heirs and assigns forever a certain Tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the County of Albemarle and bounded as followeth (to Wit) Begining at a pine Corner to Joseph Grady's Line Thence on the Said Gradys Line to the fork that Goeth to Clarksons School house thence on a Line of Marked trees on the Left hand side of the Said paith to a white Oak by a branch thence on a line of Marked trees to Capt Thomas Carr's Road thence on the Said Carr's Road to Martin Hawkin's Line thence on the said Hawkin's Line to the corner thence on Joseph Burnets line till it takes Joshua Grady's line thence on the Said Grady's Line to the first Station. Containing one hundred & forty Acres be the same more or less together with all & singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any way appertaining. To have and to hold the said Tract or parcel of Land together with the appurtenances unto the said Elizabeth Roberson her heirs & assigns to the only proper use and behoof of her the said Elizabeth Roberson her heirs and assigns forever & the said John Shiflet for himself his heirs Executors & Administrators doth covenant & agree to the Said Elizabeth Roberson her heirs & assigns that he the said John Shiflet his heirs etc. the above said Land with the appurtenances unto the said Elizabeth Roberson her heirs & assigns against him his heirs etc. and against all and every other person or persons whatsoever will warrant & ever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof the said John Shiflet hath hereunto set his hand & Seal the Day and Year above written.
John (his x mark) Shiflet SEAL
Joyce (her x mark) Shifflet SEAL
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of:
Benjamin Coward
Thos. WLewis
William Coward

Received of the within named Elizabeth Roberson the consideration Money within mentioned. Teste: Benjamin Coward John (his x mark) Shifflett

John Shiflett to Lewis Shiflett
21 Oct 1786
Albemarle Deed Book 9, pg. 331

Know all men by these presents that I John Shiflett of Albemarle County for & in consideration of the natural love & affection I have and bear to Lewis Shiflett, my son, & for various other causes & wrightly considerations me moving, have given, granted, & confirmed & do by these presents, give, grant, and confirm unto the said Lewis Shiflett & to his heirs, one hundred and ten acres of land lying in the said county & that part thereof upon which the said Lewis now resides being a part of a larger tract of land purchased by me from John Spencer & now in the possession of the said Lewis Shiflett, with all houses, ways, easements, & advantages to the said one hundred & ten acres belonging or appurtaining, together with all right, title, claim of right, property or possession of, I the said John Shiflett of, in or to the same to have & to hold the said land and premises with the appurtenances unto the said Lewis Shiflett & his heirs forever; And I the said John Shiflett, the said one hundred & ten acres of land against me, the said John Shiflett & my heirs & all other persons, to the said Lewis Shiflett & his heirs, will warrant & forever defend by these presents - In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand & seal this twenty-first day of October, seventeen hundred & eighty-six.                      John X (his mark) Shiflett SEAL
Sealed &delivered in presence of
John Wingfield
Alexander Gordon
Nancy Haselrig

At a Court held for Albemarle the 14th of June 1787, this indenture was proved by the oaths of John Wingfield, Alexander Gordon &Nancy Haselrig, three witnesses thereto &ordered to be recorded. JNicholas C.C.

John Shiflett and Joyce his wife to Thomas Burton
8 Mar 1787 50a.
Albemarle Co. DB 9:332

Indenture made between John Shiflett & Joyce, his wife, of the county of Albemarle of the first part, and Thomas Burton of Albemarle Co. of the second part. John Shiflett, for and in consideration of the sum of 35 pounds paid by Thomas Ballard sell parcel of land containing 50a. in Alb. Co. whereon the said John Shiflett lately lived and occupied on the south side of the road leading from Charlottesville to the Old Albemarle Barracks, together with appurtenances ... dwelling house, kitchen, out houses, gardens, springs, waters, timbers &fruit trees of all kinds ... adjoining the lands of Stephen Phillips and the said John Shiflett and cornerning on Rowland Horsley.
John (his X mark) Shiflett
Joice (her X mark) Shiflett
witness: William Johnson, David Wood, Jas. Barrett
At a court held 14 Jun 1787 this indenture was acknowledged by John Shiflett and Joice, his wife.

John Shiflett and Joyce his wife to George Booth and Elizabeth his wife (daughter)
22 Jul 1788
Albemarle Co. DB 9:524

Indenture between John Shiflett and Joyce, his wife &George Booth &Elizabeth his wife. John & Joyce, for & in consideration of the natural love & affection which they bear for the said Elizabeth and for 5 shillings by the said George to them paid...grant, bargain & sell to the sd. George & Elizabeth, their heirs & assigns forever a tract of land in Alb. Co. 100a. being part of the tract wheron the said John now lives &bounded by the lands of Roland Horsley & Henry Carter &the path or road that leads from the house of the said John to the lands of the said Henry Carter...
John (his X mark) Shiflett
Joice (her X mark) Shiflett
witness: John O. Bryan, Roland Horsley, Patty Gray
Recorded at Court April 1789

NOTE: the following deeds are entered on the Timeline page, but are not on the deeds pages.
Apr 19 1790, John Shiflet and Joice his wife to George Boothe and Elizabeth his wife 110 acres Albemarle for 5 L: bounded by the land of Thomas Burton, the town road, Roling Horsley's line thence along Horsley's line to Barnett Carter's line thence along Carter's line to John Allphins line, thence along the same to David Wade's line, thence to Lewis Shiflett's line, thence to John Shiflett's line and from thence to the said Burton's line the place begun at.

George Booth and Elizabeth his wife to John Shiflett, 100 acres Albemarle for 5 shillings

Henry Austin as attn. for John Bryson to Henry Austin Jr.
19 Apr 1791
Orange Deed Book 19, pg. 502

For eighty pounds, 400 acres in Orange "Beginning on a Corner on Lynches River at a new line by the mouth of a branch near Pimple Hill, thence up the run to Lane's line along the said line to William Shiflet's line thence to a corner above the Dug Road thence along the South of the Mountain to a branch at John Davis's line down meanders of the said Branch to the beginning."

Reuben Roberts to John Cave; John Shiflett, Saml. Ham, Milman Morris, Thos. & John Snow wit.
19 Feb 1791
Orange Co. Deed Book 19, p. 503
Reuben Roberts sells to John Cave 110 a in Orange Co., on Roaches River bounded by Hubbard Taylor's line, to John Thompson's line, to Margeret Douglas's line, to John Snow's line to the beginning. In the presence of: John Snow, Samuel Ham, John Shiflett, Thomas Snow, Milman Morris. Rec. 25 Apr 1791.

John Shiflet and Joice his wife to Rowland Horsly
9 June 1791
Albemarle Deed Bk. 10, pg. 21(1?)

This indenture made the ninth day of June in the year or our lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one Between John Shiflett and Joice his wife of Albemarle County of the one part and Roland HORSLY of the said county of the other part. Witnesseth that the said John Shiflett and Joice his wife for and in Consideration of the Sum of Fifty one pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Roland Horsly the receipt wherby he doth herby acknowledge hath granted bargained Sold Aliened Enfeoffed? and Confirmed and by these presents . . .to the said Roland Horsely and to his Heirs . . .one certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and a half acres more or less lying and being in Albemarle County of the south side of the north fork of James River adjoining the waters of Meadow Creek and is bounded as follows To wit Beginning at a forked Spanish Oak on the Road that leads to Charlottesville just below the fork by Thomas BURTONs thus running a New line an East Course Crossing a Branch to Henry Carters line thence down the said Branch on CARTERs line to Martin HAWKINs line thus along Hawkins's line Crossing the said Road to Benn--- Carters line thus along Carters line to a Red oak corner on Carters land adjoining George BOOTH Thus running a new line to the upper corner of the s. Roland Horsleys f(ence?) on the Road thus up the said Road to the first Station. To Have and to Hold . . .to the said Rowland Horsley . . .of this the said John Shiftell and Joice his wife . . .in presence of
John San(didge?)                 John (his x mark) Shiflett
Thomas Burton
Joseph (Goodman?)

John Shiflet and Joice his wife to Henry Carter
14 July 1791
Albemarle Deed Bk. 10, pgs. 202, 203, and 204.

This indenture made the fourteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred Ninety one between John Shiflet and Joice Shiflet his Wife of Albemarle County of the one part and Henry Carter aforesaid County of the other part . . .That the said John Shiflet and Joice Shiflet his wife for and in Consideration of the sum of Thirty pounds Current mony of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Henry Carter . . .hath granted sold . . .one Certain Tract of Parcel of land containing Thirty five acres more or less lying and being in Albemarle County &is bounded as follows (to wit) Beginning at an old field back of the said John Shiflets apple orchard on a Locust tree on the path that leads from Shiflets to David Spradlings thence running a South corse [sic] to Rowland Horsleys line to a white oak. Thence running up Horsleys line to his corner Spanish Oak on the Road. Thence along the Road by Thomas Burtons down to the fork that makes round the lower side of the said John Shiflets fence to a small Red Oak Saplin, cornerring on the same. Thence down the said Road to the said Path that makes to David Spradlings thence down the said Path to the beginning . . .to the said Henry Carter. . . the said John Shiflet and Joice Shiflet his wife . . .hath hereunto set their hands and Seals.
John (his x mark) Shiflet
Joice (her x mark) Shiflet
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of [blank]

Memorandum that on the [blank space] day of [blank space] one Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety one Quiet and Peasable possesion &Seizen of the Lands &Tenements within mentioned was by the within John Shiflet &Joice Shiflet his Wife, Deliverd to the within mentioned Henry Carter According to the form and effect of the within Written Deed.
Signed in the presents of [blank]

Received of the within named Henry Carter the sum of Thirty pounds current money of Virginia which is in full the Consideration Money on this Deed Mentioned
In the presence of [blank space]

At a Court held for Albemarle County July 179(5?) This Indenture was produced into Court &acknowledged by John Shiflet and Joice his wife parties thereto. She being first examined as the Law directs and ordered to be recorded.
John Nicholas C.C.

Littleberry Lane to John Shiflett Jun.
1 Mar 1792
Partly Proven Deeds of Orange County, 1737-1800 Negative Reel 561
This Indenture made the first day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two, Between Littleberry Lane and Mary his wife of the County of Fluvanna of the one part and John Shifflett Jun. of the County of Orange of the other part, Witnesseth that the said Lane hath bargained sold let over and forever confirmed unto the said Shifflet one certain tract or parcel of land lying and being on the head branches of Lynches river beginning at a corner hycory on the side of the said river thence across [illegible] the said new line to three chestnut trees on John Lanes line thence up the mountain to the west corner thence along the mountain to the river thence down the river to the beginning containing one hundred and fifty acres be the same more or less and the said Lane doth forever warrant and defend the right of the said land to the said Shifflet for the consideration of twenty pounds to him in hand paid the receipt whereof the said Lane doth acknowledge and hereby doth make unto the said Shifflet a good and lawful right in fee simple according to the true intent and meaning of the law for the conveyance of land and warrant and defend the said right clear of all incumbrances to him the said Shifflet and his heirs for such - for their own possession and Behoof for ever in witness whereof the said Littleberry &Mary, his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year above written
In presence of                                   Littlebery Lain
Pleasant his X Davis
John his X Lain
P.Fom X Lain
Blan his X Shifflet

Lane to Shiflet} Deed
May the 12th, 1785               Recd of Bland Shiflet fifty pounds in full for the within granted Land.
Received By me
Test

James Taylor to John Shifflet
3 May 1792
Orange Deed Book 20, pgs. 427/428
Margin note: Taylor to Shifflet, Origl deld Jas Early power of J. Shiflete Nov 2d 1812.

This Indenture made the third Day of May One thousand seven hundred and ninety two Between James Taylor of the county of Caroline, Gent. of the one part and John Shifflet of the County of Orange of the other part. Witnesseth that the said James Taylor for the Consideration of the sum of twenty pounds current money to him in hand paid the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge, hath granted, bargained and sold and these presents doth grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said John Shifflett his heirs and assigns forever all that Tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in Orange County containing by estimation Two hundred acres more or less and bounded as followeth (to witt) Beginning at three sycamores in George Douglas's line running thence a long the said Douglass's line near a South course to Thompson's line thence up the said Thompson's line to Taylor's corner and thence along Taylor's line to a Black oak and poplar on the north side of Taylor's run a corner thence down the said Taylors run to Powells line to the Begining, with all houses, improvements, woods, waters and appurtenances to the Land belonging or in any wise appurtaining To have and to hold all the aforesaid Two hundred acres of Land hereby conveyed or intended to be granted confirmed --hold with the appurtenances therunto belonging unto the said John Shifflit his heirs and assigns forever to the proper use ------- benefit and behoof of the said John Shifflet his heirs and assigns forever and the said James Taylor for himself his heirs doth covenant and agree with the said John Shifflet and his heirs to warrant and defend the aforsaid Land and premises against himself and his heirs and all persons whatsoever claiming by from or under him. In witness whereof the said James Taylor hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his Seal the day and year above written.
James Taylor
Sealed and delivered in the presents of:
Wm. Wallis
James Taylor
Thomas Farish
John Grinnan
Catlett Conway

5th March 1795
At a Court held for Orange County on monday the 24th Sept.1794 This Indenture from James Taylor to John Shifflet was proved by the oath of James Taylor and at another Court held for said County the 22 of Octr 1794 was proved by the oath of Thomas Farish and at another Court held for said County on monday the 27th April 1795 was further Proved by the Oath of Catlett Conway and other witness thereto and Ordered to be Recorded.
Teste James Taylor Clk O C

John Shifflett and Jois his wife to Martin Mooney
10 Jan 1793
Albemarle Co. Deed Book 11, p. 30/2
Margin notes: Delivered to Mooney

This Indenture mad the tenth day of January in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred & Ninety three between John Shiflet & Jois Shiflet his wife of the County of Albemarle of the one part and Martin Mooney of the said County of the other Part. Witnesseth that the said John Shiflet & Jois his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of fifteen Pounds Current Money of Virginia to him in hand Paid the Receipt whereof they do hereby Acknowledge hath Given Granted Bargained and sold unto the said Martin Mooney his heirs and Assigns Forever one Certain tract or parcel of Land Containing sixty Acres more or less lying and Being in the County of Albemarle on the South side of the south Branch of the North fork of James River Begining at white Oak on a Rode Caled Carrs Ajoining Elizabeth Obriant line thence runing a new Line a south boise? to a branch of Meadow Creek to a pine Cornering on the said Pine Near Henry Carter line thence a new line to a white oak Cornering on the same as Carters Line an East ward? to Martins Hawkins line thence on Hawkens's line to a Red Oak Saplin Cornering on the same thence Runing on Hawkins's line South ---- to a Pine on the Above mentioned Rode ajoining the above Elizabeth Obriant line thence on her line up the said Rode to the first Station. Together with all the appurtenances unto belonging To have and to hold the said Tract or Parcel of Land and Premises Together with all the appurtenances there unto Belonging unto the said Martin Moonney his heirs and assigns forever & the said John Shiflet & Jois Shiflet his Wife their heirs Executors & Administrators or Assigns the above Mentioned Parcel of Land & Premises together with all the Apurtenances there unto Belonging Against the Claim of all Persons Whatsoever unto the said Martin Moonney his heirs & assigns forever shall & will Warrant and forever Defend by these Presents in Witness whereof the said John Shiflet & Jois Shiflet hath hereunto set their hands & affixed their seals the day and year above Written.
John (his x mark) Shiflet
Jois (her x mark) Shiflet Signed Sealed & Delivered in the Presents of:
James Epperson
Wm. (his x mark) Spradling
Mary (her x mark) Cox
Charles Goodman

John Shifflett and Joyce his wife to Frances Ballard Daughter
27 Sep 1793
Albemarle Co. Deed Book 11, p. 141/3
Margin notes: Examined Delivered

This Indenture made the Twenty seventh day of September Anno Domin one Thousand seven hundred and ninety Three between John Shiflett and Joyce his wife of the one part and Frances Ballard Daughter to said John Joyce Shiflett and Martha Ballard said Frances Daughter of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Shiflett and Joyce his wife for and in consideration of the Love & natural affection which they bear to their said Daughter Frances & her Dependant Martha and for and in the further consideration of the sum of Five Shillings current Money of Virginia the reciept of which they hereby Acknowledge have Given Granted Bargained sold enfeoffed and confirmed and by these Presents do give grant bargain sell and Confirm to the aforesaid Frances Ballard During her natural live and after her Decease to her Daughter the aforesaid Martha Ballard and to her heirs and Assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of Land lying and being in the County of Albemarle containing according to Supposition sixty Acres more or less and bounded as Follows to Wit Begining at Henry Carters corner Locust thence along his line to Rowland Horslys line and along his line to Henry Carters corner pine in sd. Carters Lower tract thence along Carters line to a corner dogwood in said Carters line thence on new lines to the aforesaid Locust to have and to hold the said land and premises with all and singular its appertenances unto the sd. Frances Ballard in quiet possession during her Live and after her Decease unto her Daughter the aforesaid Martha Ballard and her heirs and Assigns forever to the only proper use and behoof of her & her heirs and assigns forever. In Witness whereof the aforesaid John and Joice Shiflett have hereunto set their hands & seals the date first above Written
John (his x mark) Shiflett
Joyce (her x mark) Shiflett
signed sealed & delivered in presence of:
Charles Goodman
Roland Horsly
Thos. Burton

At Albemarle October Court 1793
This Indenture was Produced into Court and Acknowledged by John Shiflett and Joyce his wife she being first privily examined as the Law directs and ordered to be recorded. Teste: John Nicholas CAC

Trustees of Milton to Joel Shiflett
14 Jul 1794
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk. 11, p. 271/2

This Indenture made this 14th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety four between Edward Moor Charles L Lewis William Clark and Howell Lewis a majority of the trustees for the town of Milton, by act of assembly of the one part and Joel Shiflett of the County of Albemarle of the other part Witnesseth that the said Edw. Moor Charles L Lewis William Clark and Howell Lewis by virtue of an act of assembly for establishing the town aforesaid on the lands of Bennett Harrison in the County of Albemarle and for and in consideration of twenty eight pounds current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Joel Shiflett the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge hath granted bargained and sold unto the said Joel Shiflett and to his heirs and assigns forever one lott or parcel of land containing half an acre and marked in the plan of the said Town Number (26 to have and to hold the said lott or parcel of ground with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said Joel Shiflet and to his heirs and assigns and the said Edward Moor, Charles L Lewis, Wm Clark and Howel Lewis trustees aforesaid hereby covenant and agree that he aforesaid lots or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances as thereunto belonging unto the said Joel Shiflett his heirs exors admors or assigns they the said Edward Moore Charles L Lewis, William Clark and Howel Lewis for themselves and their heirs against the claim of all persons whatsoever shall and will warrant and by these presents forever Defend Inwitness whereof the said Edward Moor, Charles L Lewis, William Clark and Howell Lewis hath hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first written above.
Edward Moor SEAL
Charles L Lewis SEAL
Wm. Clark SEAL
Howell Lewis SEAL
Signed sealed and Delivered in presence of:
Richd Barbour
John Thomas
WD Meriwether
BenneHenderson

At Albemarle September Court 1794: The foregoing Indenture was Produced into Court and acknowledged by Edward Moor Charles L Lewis, William Clarke and Howell Lewis Parties thereto and ordered to be recorded test John Nicholas CAC

Pickett Shifflett and Lewis G. Powell of Orange to John Miller
10 Nov 1795
Orange Co. Deed Book 21, p. 54-55

Pickett Shifflett and Lewis G. Powell, both of Orange Co.; to John Miller of Orange, for £100, "one certain parcel of land lying in county aforesaid and on West side of Thornton River, and on the Waters of the same containing Two hundred acres according to the boundaries thereof, be the same more or less, the said land is bounded by Land said Miller bought of Abner Breeding; by Lewis G. Powells land, by the land said Miller bought of Saml. Self; and by Edward Brients land, being part of three hundred and thirty acres granted by patten to Mark Stowers bearing date one thousand seven hundred and sixty two. . ."

Survey for the heirs of John Shiflett
15 Dec 1795 Albemarle Co.
Albemarle Co. Surveyor's Book 2, 1791-1853

This is a plat of 220 1/2 acres of Land in the County of Albemarle lying on the waters of Ivy and Medow creeks Surveyd by virture of a land Off. Tresy Wart. No. 9011 dated November -- 1786 for the Heirs of John Shifflet Dec'd. 15th Dec. 1795
220.5

Joice Shiflet, Joel Shiflet, Lewis Shiflet, Blan Ballard and Frankey his wife, Martin Mooney and Martha his wife, George Boothe and Betsy his wife and Mary Cox to Phillip Seal
5 Sep 1796 40a.
Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 12, p. 1

This indenture made this fifth day of September one thousand seven hundred and ninety six between Joice Shiflet Joel Shiflet Lewis Shiflet Blan Ballard and Frankey his wife Martin Mooney & Martha his wife George Boothe & Betsey his wife and Mary Cox of the County of Albemarle of the first part and Phillip Seal of the County of Orange of the other part Witnesseth that the said Joice Shiflet Joel Shiflet Lewis Shiflet Blan Ballard and Frankey his wife Martin Mooney and Martha his wife George Boothe and Betsey his wife and Mary Cox for and in consideration of the sum of forty pounds current money of Virginia to them paid in hand by the said Phillip Seale the receipt whereof they hereby acknowledge Hath bargained and sold and doth bargain and sell alien &enfeoff unto the said Phillip Seale a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Albemarle on the waters of Ivey Creek containing forty acres more or less bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a pine hickory and white oak bushes on the edge of the Branch Road from thence through the said Joice Shiflets plantation to a white oak corner on Elizabeth Bryant's land thence along said line to a certain hickory corner on Betsey Grady's land thence along said Grady's line to Susannah Phillip's line thence along said Phillip's line to Tho. Benton's line thense along said Benton's line to the beginning. To have and hold the aforesaid land together with all singular heriditaments and appertenances to the said Phillip Seal and his heirs forever and the said Joice Shiflet Joel Shiflet Lewis Shiflet Blan Ballard and Frankey his wife Martin Mooney & Martha his wife Geo Boothe and Betsey his wife and Mary Cox do hereby these presents forever warrant and defend a good and sufficient right and title of the aforesaid land and premises in fee simple to the said Phillip Seal &his heirs from all persons claiming in and through us or our heirs and from us and our heirs only.

Witness whereof the sd Joice Shiflet Joel Shiflet Lewis Shiflet Bland Ballard &Frankey his wife Martin Mooney &Martha his wife Geo Boothe & Betsey his wife and Mary Cox have set their hands & Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of
Frances Amazou[?], Blan, Lewis, Martha, & Patsey.......Boothe & wife
Blan Ballard Seal
Frances Ballard Seal
Lewis Shiflet Seal
Martin Mooney Seal
Patsey Mooney Seal
Joice Shiflet Seal
Mary Cox Seal
Joel Shiflet Seal
George Boothe Seal
Elizabeth Boothe Seal
At the September court 1796
This indenture was produced into open Court, acknowledged by all the parties thereto Frances Ballard and Patsey Mooney being (sic).

Joice Shiflett to Lewis Shiflett
5 Sep 1796
Albemarle Co. Deeds (microfilm)
Margin notes: Shiflett to Shiflett Deed

I Joice Shiflet of Albemarle County for myself myheirs etc. in consideration of three Pounds to me in hand paid by Lewis Shiflet do convey to the said Lewis & his heirs all my right to a certain tract of land located by John Shiflet in his life time a part of which was transfered by deed to the said Lewis by the said John in his life time & the Residue purchased for Valuable Consideration of the said John by the said Lewis for which he holds this Obligation to make him a title Given under my hand and seal the Fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety six.
Joice (her x mark) Shifflet
witnesses: Charles Goodman, John Goodman, Roland Horsely

Lewis Shiflett and Sarah Shiflett his wife to John Goodman
3 Jan 1797
Albemarle Co. Deed book 12:179

This Indenture made the third day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven between Lewis Shiflett and Sarah Shiflett his wife of Albemarle County and state of Virginia of the one part and John Goodman of the said County and State of the other part Witness that the said Lewis Shiflett and Sarah Shiflett his wife for and in consideration fo the sum of fifty pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said John Goodman the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge hath granted enfeoffed and confirmed unto the said John Goodman and to his heirs and assigns forever one certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred acres more or less lying and being in the said County and state and is bounded as follows towit beginning at the corner of the said Lewis Shiflett fence? on booths lines on two hicories and a pine thence running a north east course on the said Booths and cornering on a pine thence running a North west on the said Booths lines to a corner chesnut oak on Booths and Burtons line thence a north west running on the said Burtons line to corner on a pine and a white oak thence north east on the said Burtons to a corner white oak on the widow Phillips line thence running a north west course and conrering on a white oak on the widow Phillips and Richard Burrches line thence running along Bunches line a south east course and cornering on a white oak int he said Bunches line on a branch thence a straight line, between the sd. Lewis Shiflett and John Goodman to the beginning to have and to hold the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with all and singular the appurtenances thereto the said John Goodman and his heirs and assigns forever. . . In witness whereof the said Lewis Shiflett and Sarah Shiflett his wife hath hereunto set their hands and seals this day and year first above mentioned.
Lewis Shiflett
Sarah Shiflett
Signed sealed and Delivered in presence of [no one listed]

At Albemarle January Court 1797 This Indenture was produced into Court and acknowledged by Lewis Shiflett

John Shiflet to Richard Morris
26 Apr. 1797
Orange Co. Deed book 21, pg. 188

This indenture made this 24th day of April one thousand seven hundred and nintey seven between John Shiflet and Susanna his wife of the county of Orange of the one part and Richard Morris of the aforesaid Cty, of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Shiflet and Susanna his wife for and in consideration of Twenty pounds Twelve Shillings and six pence current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Richard Morris the receipt whereof he the said John Shiflet and Susanna his wife doth hereby acknowledge and confess themselves satisfied &paid by these presents have given granted bargained sold ------ Confirmed and by these presents doth absolutely bargain sold ------ and confirm unto said Richard Morris and his heirs forever one certain tract or parcel of Land containing one hundred acres (be it more or less) lying and being in Orange Cty. and bounded as followeth to wit: (viz.) Beginning at Two red oaks on Douglas's line on a ridge of the naked mountain thence a (N2) North course Twenty poles to a Chesnut thence (S5) south five poles to a red oak thence (N80) North Eighty poles to a gum thence and (E7-) East Course seven-- poles to a red oak on Snows line thence (N20) North Twenty poles a barberry --thence a ----- Course (20) Twenty poles to a Sycamine and poplar standing together on the East side of the middle fork of Taylor Run, thence up the said river to Taylor's line thence along the said line to Tillmons line thence along those lines to the beginnings Together with all houses, outhouses, orchards, gardens, fences, woods, underwoods, water, &water courses thereunto belonging or in any way appurtaining (To have and to hold) the said lands and premises with all and singular the appurtenances to the said Richard Morris and to his heirs and assigns forever . . .the said John Shiflet for himself his heirs doth further agree to and with the said Richard Morris and his heirs as followith (viz.) he the said John Shiflet at the time of Ensealing and delivery of these --presents is and stands seized of an indefeasible estate in fee simple of and in the above mentioned land and premises and that he hath good right and lawfull authority to sell and convey the same clear of all incumbrances (that is to say) all former bargains sales leases titles of dower and all other rights and estates whatsoever by me made heretofor in witness whereof the said John Shiflet and Susanna his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day date above written.
John Shiflet
Susanna Shiflett
Sealed and delivered in presents of witnesses
J.--[superscript] Barbour
Benjamin Johnson
Michael Kim.--[superscript]
At a court held for Orange county on monday the 26th day of April 1797 This deed from John Shiflet to Richard Morris was acknowledge by said Shiflet and ordered to be recorded.
Teste: James Taylor

NOTE: this is the Richard Morris who m. Ann. See next deed, same dates, same witnesses, in which Richard and Ann sell half to Wm. Morris Jr.

Richard Morris and Ann his wife to William Morris Jr.
Orange Co. Deed Bk. 21:192
24 Apr 1797
This Indenture made this 24th day of April one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, Between Richard Morris and Ann his Wife of County of Orange of one part and William Morriss, Junr. of aforesaid Cty. of other part. Witnesseth, that Richard Morriss and Ann his Wife in consideration fo sum of [blank] current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by William Morriss, the receipt whereof Richard Morriss and Ann his Wife doth hereby acknowledge, have and by these presents doth bargain and sell unto William Morriss and his heirs a parcel of land containing Fifty acres be the same more or less lying in Orange county and bounded Beginning on the top of Naked Mountain at a Pine running a South course 20 poles to a Chesnut on Taylors line to the North Fork of Taylors Run to a Chesnut, then down the Run to a Sycamine and Poplar twenty pole (20), then binding upon sd. Richard Morriss's land to the beginning; containing Fifty acres be the same more or less. . .
Richard Morriss
Ann Morriss
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Js. Barbour
Benjamin Johnson
Michael Kinson

At a Court held for Orange County on the 24th dayy of April 1797 This deed from Richd. Morriss to William Morriss was acknowledged by the sd. Richd. Morriss and ordered to be recorded. Teste James Taylor C.O.C.

Joel Shiflet and Sarah his wife to Christian W. Baker
Albemarle Co. Deed Bk 12, p. 445-7
5 Sep 1797

This Indenture, made this fifth day of October one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven Between Joel Shiflet and Sarah his wife of the County of Albemarle and Town of Milton of the one part and Christian Wertinbaker of the same County & Town aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that they the said Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds Current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Christian W,Baker before the sealing and delivery hereof the Receipt whereof the said Joel Shiflet and Sarah his wife doth hereby acknowledge and thereof doth acquit and discharge the said Christian W. Baker his heirs and Assigns forever. . . and confirm unto the said Christian W. Baker his heirs and assigns a part of a Lott in the Town of Milton No. 26. And bounded as followeth to wit Beginning at the North West corner of the said Lott running South with the street seventy four feet Thence bordering on the same Lott toward the South running thirty feet thence running North seventy four feet bordering on the same Lott and thence running on Henderson line thirty feet to the Beginning. To have and to hold the said mentioned part of a lott and premises with the appurtenances thereunto belonging . . . unto the said Christian W. Baker his heirs and assigns forever and they the said Joel Shiflet and Sarah his wife doth hereby further warrant and promise and agree for themselves their heirs and assigns etc. with the said Christian W. Baker his heirs and assigns that the said part of the Lott is free and discharged from all kind of deeds Mortgages or other encumbrances whatsoever ant that they the said Joel and Sarah Shiflett their heirs and assigns will Warrant unto the said Christian W. Baker his heirs and assigns a good and Lawful right and title to the aforesaid Mentioned without the Lawful Lott henderance Molestation or Evection of them the said Joel Shiflett and Sarah his wife their heirs or assigns or any other persons. . . and they the said Joel And Sarah Shiflett shall and will at any other time make the said Christian W Baker any other deed or deeds necessary for the further better and more Effective assuring and conveying the above mentioned part of a Lott and premises unto the said Christian W. Baker his heirs or assigns as the said Christian W. Bakers by his counsel learned in the Law advise devise or require at the proper Cost charges of him the said Christian W Baker his heirs or assigns. In Witness whereof the said Joel Shiflet and Sarah his wife have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and Year above Written
Joel Shiflett SEAL
                                SEAL
Signed Sealed and delivered in presents of: [blank]

At Albemarle June Court 1798: This Indenture was produced into Court and acknowledged by Joel Shiflett party thereto & ordered to be recorded. Teste: John Nicholas CC

Survey for John Shiflet
14 Mar 1798
Note: This is the same piece of land as that was surveyed for Thomas Shiflet in 1773 (see above). See also the grant in 1800.
Plat of 205 acres This is a plat of 205 acres of land 184 acres lying in the county of Albemarle the other 21 acres lying in the county of Orange on the waters of Lyches River and buck mountain creek Surveyed for John Shiflet by virtue of land office treasury warrant No 801 dated 9th June 1797. second No.9011 dated 21st Nov 1781. Surveyed March 14th 1798.
Wm. Woods SAC






See also: Larger Plat for printing.

Grant to Absalom Roach
16 June 1799
50a. Rockingham County, Recorded 28th Aug 1799; Grant issued 19th Sep 1800

Rockingham County 16 June 1799
Outer cover: The 40 Acres by Nicholases warrant was Located 4th August 1794
Herring warrant sent to the Land office with Daniel Baughers plat of 116 acres dated 29th Jun 1799
AHerring SRC
Warrt with Dal. Baugher's Survey of 435 acs. retd. with this.

Surveyd for Absalom Roach 50 acres of Land for 40 Acres he is Assignee of John Magert of Peter Nicholas part of said Nichlases Warrant for 1708 acres No 110271 dated 6th March 1782 and for 10 acres he is Assignee of Alexr. Herring part of said Herrings Warrant for 500 acres No. 2657 dated 30th Jany. 1799

Laying on a branch of the Hawksbill Creek, and on the westside of the Blue Ridge, Bounded as follows. To wit, Beginning at three stumps in a field near a Heap of stones corner to Jacob Medows, Then N27E26 poles to a chesnut tree, N66W20 poles to a dry and green chesnut, in the forks of a small Run, N75W36 poles, down sd Branch to a leaning Chesnut, S56W42 poles, crossing a branch and passing Jacob Med-- corner to a Hickery & Black oak corner of Reuben Roaches land, N41W17 poles, to a leaning Chesnut oak, on the bank of a Run N24W 12 poles crossing sd Run, to a large dry whiteoak, in a field, N84E64 poles crossing some Branches and passing a corner of Danl. Baughers land to a Hickory and Black oaks N70E36 poles to a Blackoak, white oak and Hickery Grubs, S71E160 poles up a Hollow to a Chesnut and poplar, S22W28 poles over the top of a Hill to three chesnuts oaks in a line of Valuntine Workings late Survey, and with the lines of the same, N74W6 poles to two Chesnut oaks S87W40 poles to two chesnuts and a Chesnut Oak , N78W 60 poles two chesnut oaks, on the top of a Hill, S73W30 ps, crossing a branch to a black oak and Hickory Working corner, then N45W37p to the Beginning.
AHerring SRC 		Roach plat
Grant to Zachariah, David, Wyatt and Joseph Mills, devisees of David Mills adj. John Shiflett and Edward Lane
26 Jul 1799 Albemarle Co.
VA Grants No. 42, 1798-1799, p. 447-9

James Wood Esquire. . . To all to whom these presents shall come greeting Know ye that in consideration of the ancdient compensation of ten pounds Sterling. . . there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Zachariah Mills, David Mills, Wyatt Mills, and Joseph Mills, devisees of David Mills deceased, a certain Tract or parcell of Land containing Four hundred acres by Survey bearing date the twenty fourth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and seventy three, lying and being in the County of Albemarle, on the top and sides of the blue ridge and boundeds as followeth to wit -- Beginning at Pointers in the line of the said Mills, and thence on the same, S42E68 poles to a Chesnut and dead locust, S32.5E92 poles to a Chesnut N70E59 poles to pointers, S30E29 poles to a Chesnut and Spanish Oak, thence new lines, N44E15 poles to pointers, N6W54 poles to pointers and a Chesnut, N24E20 poles to a white oak, N40E35 poles to a Chesnut, S59E34 poles to a Chesnut, N25E18 poles to pointers, N68W44 poles to a Chesnut, N24E33 poles to a Chesnut, S73E40 to a Hickory saplin, N17E78 to two white oaks, S68E187 poles to a white walnut by a Rock, S35 poles to a Hickory saplin, S83W39 poles to a chesnut oak, S33W138 poles to two Hickory saplins, S73E57 poles to a chesnut oak, N24E89 poles to pointers, S61E49 poles to pointers, N80E84 poles to a red oak in John Shiflets line, and with the same, N50.5E46 poles to a forked chesnut, S53E41 poles to a double chesnut oak saplin, thence a new line N16.5W12 to a Chesnut Oak sapling in Edward Lanes line and along the same N45W66 poles to a red Oak in Orange County line and along the County line N68W390 poles to a chesnut, S17W80 poles to Pointers, S83W96 poles to a Chesnut, N10Wff poles to a Chesnut, N38E66 poles to pointers, in a branch N55W203 poles to the beginning. . ..

Survey for Bazel Guest adj. John Huckstep, Wm. Crew and Shiflett
23 Dec 1799 Orange Co. 11a.
Land Office Grants No. 51, 1802-1803, p. 254
See full grant in 1803 on next page.



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