DEEDS
MAJAH CROSS TO URIAH BLUE
Submitted by Darrell Blue
Majah Cross & wife
To
Uriah Blue
Deed - Dated Oct 25th 1853
Filed & Recorded July 21st 1855
Book A, Page 64
The N. E 1/4 Sec 31 T. 19 N. R. 2 E 3 P. M. Beginning at N. W. Cor. A stone thence East 159 80/100 poles — thence South 160 72/100 poles to a Stone At the Original quarter section Corner thence West 160 poles to a Stone thence North 167 32/100 poles to the place of beginning containing 183 92/100 Acres also a part of the N W 1/4 Sec 31 Beginning at the N. W. Corner Sec 31 at a Stone thence East 108 poles to a stone — thence south 124 32/100 poles to a Stone — thence West 109 75/100poles to a Stone thence North 126 poles to the place of beginning Containing 85 16/100 acres Also a part of the N. E. 1/4 of S W 1/4 Sec 17 T 19 R2 Except 10 acres out of the N. W. Cor. Beginning at the N. E. Corner a stone thence S. 81 poles to a black oak 16 inches North 10 2 West 35 links White Oak 12 inches South 49B West 27 links thence West 80 68/100 poles to a Stone thence North 42 20/100 poles to a Stone thence East 40 poles thence North 40 poles thence East 41 poles to the place of beginning Containing 31 22/100 acres also a part of the N E 1/4 N W Sec 21 T 19 N R 2 E Beginning at the S. E. Corner of the tract last described above at a stone thence North 40 poles to a White Oak 12 inches North 34 West 16 2 links. White Oak 12 inch North North 79 B West 14 links Black Oak 14 inch North 82 East 38 links thence South 40 poles to a White Oak 17 inch South 72 B West 55 links Burr Oak 12 inch South 76 B East 40 links thence E 40 poles to the place of beginning containing 10 acres
W. L. Chambers, Clk & Ex of Records
DAVID BLUE AND TRYPHENA BLUE TO JOHN T. BLUE
Submitted by Darrell Blue
WARRANTY DEED
David Blue and Wife
to John T. Blue
State of Illinois, Dewitt County
This Instrument was filed for Record on the 18th day of Dec A.D. 1871
at the hour of 5 o'clock pm and duly Recorded in Book 6 page 156
W L Chambers Recorder
by W H Harrison Deputy
1.00 paid
This Indenture, Made this Thirteenth day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and sixty Nine Between David Blue and Tryphena E. Blue his wife of the first part, and John T. Blue of the second part, Witnesseth, That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars in hand paid by the party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have Granted, Bargained and Sold, and by these presents do Grant, Bargain and Sell, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, all the following described lots, pieces, or parcels of land, situated in Township 19 Range 2E in the County of DeWitt and State of Illinois, to wit: The undivided one tenth part of The South East Quarter of Section thirty one (31) North Range two (2) East 3rd P.M. Beginning at the S W Corner, a stone thence East 159 80/100 poles — thence South 160 79/100 poles to a Stone at the original Quarter Section Corner — thence West 160 poles to a stone, thence North 167 32/100 poles to the place of beginning containing 183 92/100 acres also a part of the S W 1/4 Sec 31. Beginning at the S W Corner Sec 31 at a stone thence East 108 poles to a stone — thence South 124 32/100 poles to a stone thence West 109 75/100 poles to a stone thence North 126 poles to the place of beginning Containing 85 16/100 acres — Also a part of the North East Quarter of the S W 1/4 Sec 17 tp 19 R 2E, except ten (10) acres out of the South West Corner Beginning at the N E Corner, a stone, thence south 81 poles to a black oak 16 inches South 10 2 West 35 links White Oak 12 inches South 49B West 27 links thence West 80 68/100 poles to a Stone thence North 42 20/100 poles to a stone — thence East 40 poles thence North 40 poles thence East 41 poles to the place of beginning Containing 31 2?/100 acres also a part of the S E 1/4 S W 1/4 Sec 21 tp 19 S R 2E Beginning at the South East Corner of the tract last described above at a stone thence North 40 poles to a White Oak 12 inches South 34B West 16 2 links White Oak 12 inches South 79B West 14 links Buck Oak 14 inch South 82 East 38 links thence South 40 poles to a White Oak 12 inches South 34B West 16 2 links White Oak 12 inches South 79B West 14 links Buck Oak 12 inch South 76B East 40 links thence East 40 poles to the place of beginning Containing ten (10) acres The above described lands being those conveyed to Uriah Blue by Majah Cross & wife — dated Oct 25 1853 — Recorded in the office of the Circuit Court of DeWitt County Illinois July 21st 1855 Book A page 64. The third party of the second part takes the lands conveyed by this deed subject to the Dower interest of Jemimah Blue widow of Uriah Blue deceased. Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; and all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever, of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, of in and to the above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances: To Have And To Hold the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns Forever. And the said David Blue and Tryphena E. Blue his wife parties of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release and relinquish unto the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, all right, title, claim, interest and benefit whatever, in and to the above described premises, and each and every part thereof, which is given by or results from all laws of this State pertaining to the exemption of homesteads. And the said David Blue party of the first part, for himself his heirs, executors, and administrators, does covenant, grant, bargain and agree, to and with the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns, that at the time of ensealing and delivery of these presents he is well seized of full power and lawful authority to grant , bargain, sell and convey the same in manner and form aforesaid and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments and encumbrances, of what kind or nature soever, and the above bargained premises, in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will Warrant and Forever Defend. In testimony Whereof, The said parties of the first part have set their hands and seals the day and year first written.
David Blue
Tryphena E. Blue
JOHN T. BLUE TO DAVID K. PEARSONS
Submitted by Darrell Blue
DEED OF TRUST
John T. Blue (unmarried) to
David K. Pearsons for use
Theodore H Traver
Dated December 4th, 1877
To secure loan of $800
Filed for Record in the Recorders Office of Dewitt County, Ill.,
On the 7 day of December A.D. 1877, and duly Recorded in Book 17 of LD Page 164
Wm H Harrison
By Wm Z Dewey Dpt.
1.85 pd
This Deed, Made and entered into this Fourth day of December in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Seven Between John T. Blue (unmarried) of the County of DeWitt and State of Illinois, the party of the first part, and Daniel K Pearsons of the County of Cook and State of Illinois, party of the second part, Witnesseth: That Whereas, The said John T. Blue is justly indebted unto Theodore A. Traver of Cook County, Illinois in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars, to secure the payment of which he has executed one promissory note of even date herewith, for the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars, payable on the Fourth day of December A. D. 1882, being principal note, which sum bears interest at the rate of Eight per cent, per annum, payable annually, which is secured by Five interest notes of even date herewith, for Sixty four Dollars each, made by said John T. Blue the first payable on the Fourth day of December A. D. 1878 the second payable on the Fourth day of December A. D. 1879 the third payable on the Fourth day of December A. D. 1880 the fourth payable on the Fourth day of December 1881 the fifth payable on the Fourth day of December A. D. 1882 being notes for the annual interest payments. Said principal and interest notes being payable to the order of Theodore H. Traver at the Charter Oak National Bank Hartford, Connecticut. Now, therefore, these Presents Witness, That the said party of the first part, in order to secure the prompt and punctual payment of said promissory notes according to the tenor and effect thereof, and in consideration of one dollar to him in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, conveys and warrants unto the said party of the second part, his successors in trust and assigns forever, all the following described premises, situate, lying and being in the County of DeWitt and State of Illinois, to wit: The North Half (2) of the North West Quarter (1/4) and The North Half (2) of the South Half (2) of the North West Quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty-One (31) Township Nineteen (19) North Range two (2) East of the Third Principal Meridian. Containing Eighty (80) acres more or less.
State of Illinois County of Dewitt I, Wm Harrison Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for and residing in said-County, in the State of aforesaid, do hereby certify that John T. Blue who is personally known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument as having executed the same, duly appeared before me this day in person and acknowledged that he had signed, sealed and delivered said instrument as his free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed, including the waiver and release of all rights, privileges and benefits under any and all Homestead Exemption Laws, so called, of the State of Illinois, and right of dower.
Given under my hand and Official seal, this 5 day of December A. D. 1877
Wm H Harrison Clk
By Wm Z Dewey Dept.
JOHN T. BLUE TO THEODORE H. TRAVER
Submitted by Darrell Blue
NOTE
John T. Blue To Theodore H. Traver Dated December 4th 1877 Amount, $800
Due December 4 1882 James A. Brooks Theodore H Traver
$800 Chicago, Ill, December 4th 1877 On the Fourth day of December A.D. 1882, after date, value received for money loaned I promise to pay to the order of Theodore H. Traver Eight Hundred Dollars at the Charter Oak National Bank, Hartford, Connecticut, with interest on the same at the rate of ten per cent, per annum, after due, until paid, according to the tenor of a certain Trust Deed, bearing even date herewith, given by John T. Blue to Daniel K. Pearsons on Real Estate in DeWitt County, State of Illinois.
John T. Blue
WM. J. BLUE ET AL TO J.W. BLUE ET AL
Submitted by Darrell Blue
WARRANTY DEED
Wm J Blue
to
J W Blue and others
State of Illinois, DeWitt County
This Instrument was filed for Record on the
18th day of Decr A. D. 1871
at the hour of 5 o'clock, and P. M.,
and duly Recorded in Book 6
of Deeds, page 155
W L Chambers Recorder
by W D Morrison Deputy
1.00 paid
Warranty Deed
This Indenture Made this twentyeth day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy between Wm J Blue & Mary L Blue of Dewitt County Ills., of the first part, and Job W. Blue, John T Blue, Uriah Blue, Garrett L Blue, Alonzo D Blue of the same place of the second part, Witnesseth, That the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Thirteen Hundred & fourteen Dollars, in hand, paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has Granted, Bargained and Sold, and by these presents do Grant, Bargain and Sell, unto the said party of the second part, their heirs and assigns, all the following described lot, piece, or parcel of land, situated in Texas Township in the County of DeWitt and State of Illinois, to-wit: all of their undivided interest in the following Described Lands in the North East Quarter of Section thirty-one (31), Township Nineteen (19), Range two (2) East, third P. M, Beginning at North West Corner at a Stone thence East 139 80/100 poles, thence South 160 79/100 poles to a Stone at the Original quarter Section Corner thence West 160 poles to a Stone thence North 167 32/100 poles to the Place of Beginning Containing 183 92/100 Acres. Also a Part of the North West quarter of Section thirty one (31) Beginning at the North West Corner at a Stone thence East 108 poles To a Stone thence North 126 poles to the Place of Beginning Containing 85 16/100 Acres. Also a part of the North East quarter of the South West quarter Section Seventeen (17), Town Nineteen (19), Range two (2) East, Except ten Acres Out of the North West Corner Beginning at the North East Corner at a Stone thence South 81 poles to a Black Oak 16 inches North 10, 2 West, 35 links, White Oak 12 inches South, 49B West, 27 links, thence West 80 68/100 poles to a Stone thence North 42 10/100 poles to a Stone thence East 40 poles thence North 40 poles thence East 41 poles to the place of Beginning Containing 31 32/100 acres. Also a part of the South North East Corner quarter of the tract Section twenty one (21), Town Nineteen (19) North, Range two (2) East, Beginning at the South East Corner of the tract last Described above at a Stone thence North 40 poles to a White Oak 12 inches North 34B, West 16, 2 links, White Oak 12 inches North, 79B West, 14 links, Black Oak 14 inches North, 82 East, 38 links, thence South 40 poles to a White Oak 17 inches South, 72B West, 55 links, Burr Oak 12 inches South, 76B East, 40 links, thence East 40 poles to Section Twenty (20), town Nineteen (19), Range two, East third P. M. Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; and all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever, of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, of, in and to the above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances; To Have and to Hold the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part their heirs and assigns Forever. And the said William J Blue & Mary L. Blue party of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release and relinquish unto the said party of the second part, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, all right, title, claim, interest and benefit whatever, in and to the above described premises, and each and every part thereof, which is given by or results from all laws of this State pertaining to the exemption of homesteads. And the said William J. Blue & Mary L. Blue party of the first part, their heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents, were well seized of the premises above conveyed, as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance in law, and in fee simple, and has good right, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same in manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments and encumbrances, of what kind or nature soever, and the above bargained premises, in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the second part, their heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will Warrant and Forever Defend In Testimony Whereof, The Said party of the first part has hereunto set their hand and seal the day and year first written above.
W J Blue
M S. Blue