Two years after the heirs of John Petree's estate had sold tracts 838 and 819 to their brother Russel Petree, he in turn sold them to his brother Elbert Twiggs Petree.
This deed was first recorded on January 16, 1888 in Deed Book Y, Page 106. It was then re-recorded on February 22, 1889 in Deed Book Y, Pages 470-471 along with a a statement that Elbert was using it as security on a loan of $375 obtained from H. B. Wofford.
Of the other names listed, H. K. Petree is Henry King Petree, a brother of Russel and Elbert, and J. R. Roach is probably a relative of Elbert's wife, Delphia Elizabeth Roach Petree. Also Lawson H. Petree, a half-brother, is listed as a Notary Public and Ex officio Justice of the Peace in 1889.
From Cherokee County, Georgia Deed Book Y, Page 106
R. R. Petree to E. T. Petree
Lot No. 838 ,819, 15", 2"
State of Georgia, Cherokee County
This Indenture made this the 10th day of January, Eighteen Hundred and Eighty Eight between R. R. Petree of the State of and County aforesaid of the one part and E. T. Petree of the same place of the other part: Witnesseth that the said R. R. Petree for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred Dollars to him in hand paid at and before this sealing & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold and conveyed and doth by this presents grant bargain sell and convey unto the said E. T. Petree his heirs and assigns One lot of land No. (838) Eight hundred & thirty Eight, One (819) Eight hundred & nineteen containing (80) acres more or less lying and being in 15th District & 2 Section of the County aforesaid. To have and to hold said tract of land to him the said E. T. Petree his heirs and assigns together with all and singular the rights members appurtenances to the same in any manner belonging to his and their own proper use benefit and behalf in fee simple. And the said R. R. Petree for himself his heirs executors administrators the said bargained premises to the said E. T. Petree his heirs & assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and titles thereof against themselves and against the claims of all other persons whomsover. In witness whereof the said R. R. Petree hath hereunto set his hand & affixed his seal the day and year above written.
(witnessed by)
W. N. Rice
H. K. Petree
J. R. Roach
(signed by)
R. R. Petree
State of Georgia, Cherokee County
In person appeared before me, J. L. Carmichael, a Justice of the - in and for said County, H. K. Petree who after being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was present and saw R. R. Petree sign this written deed and that he also witnessed the same in R. R. Petrees presence.
Sworn to and subscribed this Jan 16th, 1888
(signed)
J. L. Carmichael, J.P.
H. K. Petree
Recorded January 16th 1888
James L. Jordan, clerk
From Cherokee County, Georgia Deed Book Y, Page 470
R. R. Petree to E. T. Petree
Lot No. 838 ,819, 15", 2"
State of Georgia, Cherokee County
This Indenture made this the 10th day of January, Eighteen Hundred and Eighty Eight between R. R. Petree of the State and County aforesaid of the one part and E. T. Petree of the same place of the other part: Witnesseth that the said R. R. Petree for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred Dollars to him in hand paid at and before this sealing & delivering of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained sold and conveyed and doth by this presents grant bargain sell and convey unto the said E. T. Petree his heirs and assigns One lot of land No. (838) Eight hundred & thirty Eight, One (819) Eight hundred & nineteen containing (80) acres more or less lying and being in 15th District & 2 Section of the County aforesaid. To have and to hold said tract of land to him the said E. T. Petree his heirs and assigns together with all and singular the rights members appurtenances to the same in any way belonging to his and their own proper use benefit and behalf in fee simple. And the said R. R. Petree for himself his heirs executors and administrators the said bargained premises to the said E. T. Petree his heirs & assigns will warrant and forever defend the right and titles thereof against themselves and against the claims of all other persons whomsover. In witness whereof the said R. R. Petree hath hereunto set his hand & affixed his seal the day and year above written.
Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of
W. N. Rice
H. K. Petree
J. R. Roach
(signed by)
R. R. Petree
Georgia, Cherokee County
In person appeared before me L. H. Petree a Notary Public and Ex officio Justice of the Peace in and for said County J. R. Roach who after being sworn says that he was present and saw R. R. Petree sign seal and deliver the witnessed deed for the purposes therein specified and that he saw W. H. Rice and H. K. Petree sign as witnesses and that he also signed the same as a witness. (signed by) J. R. Roach
Sworn to & subscribed before me this Feb 22nd, 1889.
L. H. Petree, N.P. & J.P.
This is to certify that I deliver over the written deed to H. B. Wofford for security for $375.00 and interest and when said principal is paid and interest is all paid I H. B. Wofford am to return over said Deed this the 21st day of Jan. 1888. Signed E. T. Petree
Recorded Feby 23rd, 1889
James L. Jordan, clerk
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