Most shows Asahel dying in either 1864 or 1867
and’ Sarah (Brock) Six dying on 27 September 1864.
With the specific date for Sarah I was sure this was going to be an easy task. However, this was not the case. If Asahel and Sarah died on the dates specified in these on-line trees then they left 4 orphan children under the age of twenty-one.
At the time of their reported death they were living in Warren County, Mississippi. A check of the Will Index revealed no index for the Surname SIX. Probate records exist but are unindexed; so, I decided to take a quick look at available land records. There were two land records executed by Asa Six in 1859 and 1865. The land he bought in December 1859 (BB:567) and mentioned in the below deed is the same land he is now passing to his daughter. Mrs. Mary Ryan.
The most interesting aspect of this land deed is not the sale of lots in the City of Vicksburg but the comments posted in the left margin of the deed.
Transcription:
Comments: Warren County Land Deed Book CC, page 618
Along the right border of Land Deed CC page 618
This is to certify that the reservation of One Hundred Dollars Specified in the Conveyance has been this day paid by Mary Ryan to Mrs. Mary C. Hawks who Witnesseth Mrs. Sarah Six (now White) as per Power of Attorney here presented too be the Chancery Clerk, and affidavit as to decease of Asahel Six on 22 December 1866 at Casons Landing in Bolivar County, Mississippi, all of which authorizer's said Mrs. Mary C. Hawks to vacate the release. Mary C. Hawks, Geo. W. Davenport, Clerk.
Clearly, this one document shatters the myth of the death dates recorded in the on-line trees and the fact that Sarah preceded Asahel in death. This document not only shows that Sarah outlived Asahel but that she remarried after his death to a Mr. White. It also records Asahel actual death date to be 22 December 1866 at Casons(?) Landing in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
DEED BOOk, Page 618
Asa Six to Mary Ryan Deed
CC-618
This Indenture made and entered into on this third day of July A. D. 1865 by and between Asa Six of the first part,and Mary Ryan (a Widow) the Party of the Second Part all of the City of Vicksburg County of Warren in the State of Mississippi.Witnesseth, that the said party of the first Part, for and in consideration of the Sum of Three Hundred Dollars Paid and to be paid as follows To Wit; The Sum of Two hundred Dollars to him the Party of the first Part in hand Paid by the said Party of the second Part at and before the sealing and delivery hereof, the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, The remaining One Hundred Dollars to be paid to the party of the first Part the death of the Wife of the Party of the first part, Should she die before the said Asa Six, but should the said Asa Six of the first art first die, the said sum of One Hundred Dollars is remitted to the said Party of the Second Part as compensation for the right of Dower to which Sarah Six the wife of the Party of the First part would then be entitled; Now inconsideration of the foregoing premises, the party of the first Part has Granted,Bargained and Sold and by these presents,he doth grant Bargain and Sell unto the said Mary Ryan his heirs and assigns the following described Real estate in the City of Vicksburg County of Warren in the State of Mississippi; to wit: in the Upper Cotton Press survey, Beginning at a stake on Pearl Street forty feet south of the N. E. Corner of Lot Number Twenty Four (24) thence in a Westerly direction to the West Boundary line pf Lot Number Twenty three (23) and Parallel with the North Line of said Lots No. 24 and 23, Thence Southwardly with said Westerly boundary line of Lots 23 forty feet to a stake Thence in an Easterly direction to a stake on Pearl Street and Parallel with the North boundary line of Lots 23 and 23 forty feet South of the Place of beginning, Thence W. along the E. line of Lot No. 24 forty feet to the place of beginning and in Squared 13, of said survey and being the same land conveyed by J. L. Detterly to the Party of the first Part, by Deed Recorded in Deed Book BB page 567 Records of Warren County State of Mississippi. To have and to Hold the Said Lot or parcel of Land, together with all and singular; the rights privileges appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining unto her the Said Mary Ryan, her heirs and assigns in fee simple forever. And the said Party of the first part Covenants to and with the said party of the Second Part, that he will and that his heirs and legal representatives shall forever Warrant and defend the right, Title, interest and Possession free from the claim or claims of any and all Persons claiming or to claim the same in Law or Equity, - The foregoing reservations only Excepted.
In testimony hereof the said Parties have hereunto set their hands and seals on the day and date herein first before written.
A. Six {Seal}
Mary x her mark Ryan {Seal}
The State of Mississippi}
Warren County}
Personally, appeared before me James C. Chappell Clerk of the Probate Court of the County of warren Asa Six and Mary Ryan, who severely acknowledged that they Signed Sealed and delivered the foregoing Deed the day and year therein mentioned as their act and deed.
Given under my hand and Office Seal Seal <sic> of Office at Vicksburg this 3rd day of July A.D./ 1865.
J. C. Chappell.
Clk.
The State of Mississippi}
Warren County}
I, James C. Chappell Clerk of the Probate Court of Said County do hereby certify that the foregoing deed and certificates now filed for Record in my Office on the 3rd day of July AD 1865 which I have cause to be duly recorded in Deed book “CC”, page 618.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office
This 3rd day of July A D 1865 J. C. Chappell, Clk
DEED BOOK “CC”, page 618; Image 169
Warren County, Mississippi
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I haven’t yet found my cousin Sarah (Brock Six) White after the execution of this deed but I am still searching. I also believe there are many hidden gems in the unindexed Probate records to be found. If you have information on this Couple please contact me.
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