Amanuensis Monday~Trust Deed Between William A. Purvis and a Local Business called Marshall and Richardson, 1879

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.

His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.

Today’s subject is an Anson County Trust Deed between William A. Purvis and a Local Business called Marshall and Richardson, 1879.¹

William A. Purvis is my 2nd great grandfather. He and his son, William James (my great Grandfather) are trying to make a living farming approximately 100 acres of land. From what I can see in the available Trust Deeds they did manage to eke out a living from year to year.

Before turning to farming, my 2nd Great grandfather listed his occupation as a shoemaker. When this failed to provide for his growing family he turned to farming.

On 23 September 1899, William A. Purvis and his wife Betsy sold to J. D. Rhyne 12 acres of land for Fifty-four dollars (DB 33:370). These 12 acres were sliced off of the last 30 acres remaining in his ownership. Eighteen acres were preserved to support his 2nd wife Betsy and daughter Ella Frances. A year later Betsy sold the remaining  18 acres to J. D. Rhyne and moved in with her daughter and new son-in-law, Tom Tarleton. 

William A. Purvis is not listed in the 1900 Census and Betsy is listed as a widow. The census was enumerated on 28 June 1900.

William A. Purvis died between 23 September 1899 and 28 June  1900. No grave, tombstone or death notice has been found.

Transcription:

W. A. Purvis to Marshall + Richardson
State of North Carolina}
County of Anson } Whereas Marshall + Richardson of Anson County in the State of North Carolina has agreed to make advances to W. A. Purvis of the county of Anson and the State aforesaid for purposes of agriculture during the year A.D. 1879 to the value of One Hundred & Sixty Dollars and such further sums as the said Marshall + Richardson may deem necessary to be made not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred Dollars; and whereas the said W. A. Purvis desires to secure to the said Marshall + Richardson prompt payment for the advances made in accordance with the provisions of the Acts of General Assembly in such cases made and provided ratified on the 1st day of March 1867 and the Act to re-enact and amend the same ratified March 1st 1873, doth by these presents sell, transfer and agrees to deliver to the said Marshall + Richardson on the 1st day of October so much cotton, corn and other products raised by him during the present year as shall be sufficient to pay for the supplies to be furnished as aforesaid, which conveyance and transfer shall create a lien in favor of the said Marshall + Richardson to the extent of the advances made or to be made upon all the crop the said W. A. Purvis may raise during the present year and for further security the said W. A. Purvis bargains, sells + conveys to the said Marshall + Richardson the following articles of personal property to wit: one mouse colored mule, one one Horseway and three cows + calves - two yearlings - seven head of hogs - one Sow and six pigs, farming tools + with the understanding that if the said W. A. Purvis shall will and truly pay the said Marshall + Richardson for the advances as aforesaid on or before the 15th day of October the said lien shall be discharged and the said property shall revert to the said W. A. Purvis, otherwise the said Marshall + Richardson shall have power to take unto their possession all of said property and crop on the farm or elsewhere if removed and sell the same or so much thereof for cash, as may be necessary to pay for the advances aforesaid attorney's fees, registration and any other expenses incurred in executing this provision first advertising said sale for ten at three public places in the county. I the said W. A. Purvis do hereby certify that no other lien or mortgage has been given upon said crop or property. If this claim is not paid at maturity to bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent annum from date hereof to the payment. In witness whereof the said W. A. Purvis has hereunto set his hand and seal this 3 day of March A. D. 1879.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of
W. C. Hardison                                               W. A. Purvis Seal

State of North Carolina}
Anson County} The due execution of the foregoing Lien and Mortgage was proven before me this day by the oath and examination of W. C. Hardison the subscribing witness. Let the same with this certificate be registered. This the 3rd day of March A.D. 1879.
                                                                       J. C. McLanchlin, CSC
State of North Carolina}
Anson County}  March 4th day 1879, Then the foregoing Lien and Mortgage came unto my hands and was duly registered.
                                                        J. Coppedge, Register of Deeds


William A. Purvis is my 2nd great grandfather.

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[1] Anson County, NC, Register of Deeds; Trust Deed Books, Volume 10, Page 431-432; GS Film # 1689063; Hyperlink- https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-8982-WBF8?i=251&cat=330384

NOTE: As stated before the + symbol is used in lieu of the Ampersand

Amanuensis Monday~60 Acres Purchased in Anson County

 

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.
His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
Today’s post is a Land Deed for 60 Acres of Land purchased by W. A. Purvis from James L. Edwards in December 1871.¹

Land Plat

James L. Edwards to W. A. Purvis
State of North Carolina}
Anson County} This indenture made this the 21st day of December in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-one between James L. Edwards of the first part and W. A. Purvis of the second part, both of the county of Anson and State of North Carolina. Witnesseth: The said James L. Edwards in and for the consideration of the sum of two hundred and forty seven and 80/100 dollars ($247.80) to him in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged hath bargained and sold and by these present do bargain, sell and convey to W. A. Purvis a certain tract of land lying being and situate in the county of Anson and State of North Carolina and bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stake in the state line 4th comer of R. Gaddy's tract and runs No. 15 W. 38.35 chains to a stake in McGugan's line 3rd comer of the Gaddy tract then No. 88 W. 11.40 chs. (chains) to a stake one pine pointer then south 37.50 chains to a stake in the State line. Then with State line East 21 chains to the beginning containing Sixty (60) acres. And the said James L. Edwards doth hereby warrant and defend unto the said W. A. Purvis his heirs Executor and assigns forever, the right and title to the said land together with all the rights and appurtenances thereunto belonging, against myself, my heirs Executors or assigns, and against the lawful claims of all persons whatsoever. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and date above mentioned.
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
in presence of
Jesse Edwards                                          James L. Edwards {Seal}
                                                                   By S. J. Edwards Agent
State of North Carolina}
Anson County} I Jack C. McLancklin Clerk of Superior Court for said county of Anson, hereby certify that the due execution of the foregoing deed of Conveyance to W. A. Purvis by James L. Edwards through SJ. Edwards his agent was proven before me this day by the oath and examination of Jesse Edwards the subscribing witness. Let it with this certificate be registered. This September 28th A.D. 1883.
John C. McLancklin
Clerk of Superior Court
October 1st 1883 then the foregoing Deed and certificate came into my hands and were duly registered.
C.J. Coppedge
Register of Deeds

The above land deed for 60 acres was the first tract of Land that William A. Purvis purchased in Anson County, NC. With this purchase William triple his farming capacity.
The bottom portion of this tract ran along the North and South Carolina State Line. The farm was located south west of McFarland, North Carolina on the west side of Zoar Road.
Both my Great Great Grandfather William A. and his son William James own  land adjoining each other. They worked their little farm together until the late 1880’s at which the land was lost due to their ability to repay mortgages and sold for unpaid taxes. Together they at one time had a pretty good size farm in this part of the county.  
 
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[1] Anson County, North Carolina, Land Deed Book 22: Page 531-532, James L. Edwards to W. A. Purvis; 21 December 1871, Register of Deeds, Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina.

Amanuensis Monday~1876, Crop and Chattel Mortgage

Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.

His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
Today’s posting is a Crop and Chattel Mortgage between  my 2nd Great Grandfather, William A. Purvis and J. C. Marshall of Land in Anson County, North Carolina. The mortgage is dated 30 June 1876.

In the mortgage, William A. Purvis is borrowing $100 dollar with a limit of $175.00 to buy supplies for crop production in 1876.

In addition to repaying the borrowed money, William A. Purvis has use the following items as collateral for the loan: 
the following articles of personal property to wit: one one horse wagon, new; one sorrel mare about 12 years old with the understanding that if the said W. A. Purvis shall will and truly pay the said J.C. Marshall & Co. for the advances…

W. A. Purvis to J. C. Marshall & Co.                      30 June 1876

State of North Carolina}
County of Anson } Whereas J. C. Marshall & Co. of Anson County in the state of North Carolina have agreed to make advances to W. A. Purvis of the County of Anson & state aforesaid for purpose of agriculture during the year A.D. 1876 to the value of one hundred dollars and such further sums as the said J. C. Marshall & Co. may deem necessary to be made not to exceed in all the sum of one hundred and seventy five dollars and whereas the said W. A. Purvis desires to secure to the said J. C. Marshall & Co. prompt payment for the advances made in accordance with the provisions of the Acts of the General Assembly in such cases made and provided ratified on the 17 day of March 1867 and the Act to re-enact and amend the same ratified March 17, 1873 doth by these presents sell, transfer and agree to deliver to the said J. C. Marshall & Co. on the 15th day of October next so much cotton corn and other products raised by him during the present year as shall be sufficient to pay for the supplies to be furnished as aforesaid which conveyance and transfer shall create a lien in favor of the said J.C. Marshall to the extent of the advances made or to be made upon all the crop the said W. A. Purvis may raise during the present year and for further security the said W. A. Purvis bargains and sells to the said J. C. Marshall & Co. the following articles of personal property to wit: one one horse wagon, new; one sorrel mare about 12 years old with the understanding that if the said W. A. Purvis shall will and truly pay the said J.C. Marshall & Co. for the advances as aforesaid on or before the 25th day of October the said lien shall be discharged and the said property shall revert to the said W. A. Purvis otherwise the said J. C. Marshall & Co. shall have power to take unto their possession all of said property and crop on the farm or elsewhere if removed and sell the same or so much thereof for cash as may be necessary to pay for the advances aforesaid, attorney's fees, registration and any other expenses incurred in executing this provision first advertising said sale for ten days at three public places in the county. I the said W.A. Purvis do certify that no other lien or mortgage has been given upon said crop or property if this claim is not paid at maturity to bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum from date hereof to the payment. In witnesseth thereof the said W. A. Purvis has hereunto set his hand and seal this 30th day of June 1876.
In presence of
A. C. Benton                                                      W. A. Purvis seal

State of North Carolina}
Anson County} In the Probate Court June 30th 1876. The due execution of the foregoing crop and chattel mortgage is this day proven before me by the oath and examination of A.C. Benton the subscribing witness. Let it with this certificate be registered.
                                                                         John C. McLanchlin
                                                                         Judge of Probate

Anson County June 30th, 1876
This day the foregoing crop and chattel mortgage was duly presented to me for registration and was registered on the 5th in Book 7 page 462 & 463.
                                                                         John Stacey
                                                                         Register of Deeds


This is still consider part of the “Reconstruction Era” in the South. If you are not familiar with the Reconstruction Era you might want to read this article: Reconstruction Era. These were hard times in the South.




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[1] Anson County, North Carolina, Trust Deed Book 7: Pages 462-464., W. A. Purvis to J. C. Marshall & Co.; 30 June 1876, Register of Deeds, Wadesboro, Anson County, North Carolina. Also found on LDS FHL Film #1689075.