Deed Abstracts

This page summarizes land deeds, mortgages, and transfers involving Black landowners in Forsyth County, Georgia, before and after the 1912 expulsion. Records are grouped by family, showing book and page references from the Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court.

Morgan Strickland – Land Transactions

• May 14, 1910 — Deed recorded in Book Z, Page 498
  • Grantee: Morgan Strickland
  • Amount: $425
  • Land Description: 1012, 1st District, 2nd Section, except 25 yards across the north side, extending from the original line to the other

Title Chain – After Morgan Strickland

• October 8, 1919 — Deed recorded in Book 5, Page 136
  • Grantor: Willis O. Harris
  • Grantee: Mrs. Pearl Anglin (sp?)
  • Land Description: “Known as the Morgan Strickland place”
• October 27, 1919 — Deed recorded in Book 5, Page 148
  • Grantor: Mrs. Pearl Auglier
  • Grantee: J. H. Pruett
  • Land Description: “Known as the Morgan Strickland place”
• December 23, 1919 — Deed recorded in Book 5, Page 214
  • Grantor: J. G. Pruet (sp?)
  • Grantee: J. A. Garrett
• May 14, 1920 — Deed recorded in Book 5, Page 333
  • Grantor: J. A. Garrett
  • Grantee: R. T. Shadburn
  • Notes: Mentions E. O. Hall — possible lease?
• March 4, 1921 — Deed recorded in Book 5, Page 460
  • Grantor: R. T. Shadburn
  • Grantee: E. O. Hall
  • Land Description: “Known as the Morgan Strickland place”
• August 4, 1945 — Deed recorded in Book 19, Page 389
  • Grantor: Raymond H. Smith
  • Grantee: J. H. Teems
  • Notes: Court order from Mrs. E. O. Hall’s estate
• December 9, 1947 — Deed recorded in Book 23, Page 68
  • Grantor: J. H. Teems
  • Grantee: M. O. Terry
  • Land Description: 2-1-1012 (error), 37.5 acres
• July 17, 1945 — Deed recorded in Book 28, Page 144
  • Grantor: M. O. Terry
  • Grantee: Hugh Mercier
  • Land Description: 2-1-1012
• March 30, 1968 — Deed recorded in Book 77, Page 145
  • Grantor: Hugh Mercier
  • Grantee: Ralph H. Kirby
  • Land Description: 2-1-1012 and 2 other tracts

Hunter Family – Land Transactions

• April 9, 1903 – Deed recorded in Book 1, Page 374
  • Grantor: Bella Brown May Roberts of Gwinnett County, Charlie Pool, Mark Pool, Willie Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: W. A. Edmondson (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $125
  • Land Description: The 2nd district 1st section of Forsyth County Ga being our entire interest in what is known as our mother’s place near the town of Cumming Ga being part of lot No. 65 containing 25 acres more or less & bounded as follows less three acres reserved being on the north side of said lot commencing at a gulley on the east side of said lot, thence up the gulley to a certain fence, thence west of said fence adjacent to the north-west corner of said lot to the line to be designated by a stake in the corner where the gulley commences. Also twelve acres bounded as follows commencing at the original south east corner of said line running the original line north thirty five rods to the settlement road thence west said road north thirty degrees west thirty one rods thence west thirty three rods thence north sixty three rods to a chestnut oak thence due west thirty five rods to the original east & west line on the south side of said lot to chestnut oak thence due east along the south line of said lot to the starting point being all of said lot except that part deeded off to Dr. James Hockenhull.
  • Recorded: December 10, 1910

• December 4, 1910 – Deed recorded Book 1, Page 374
  • Grantor: W. A Edmondson (of Dekalb County)
  • Grantee: Charlie Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $50
  • Land Description: 2nd district 1st section being the interests of Bella Brown and Mark Pool which they conveyed to me as their entire interest in their mother’s place near the town of Cumming containing 37 acres being all of lot 65 except 3 acres in the northwest corner owned by F. C. Merritt.
  • Recorded: December 7, 1910
  • Note: Deed appears to have been recorded twice, again in Book 3 page 1.

• November 30, 1908 – Deed recorded Book 1 Page 159
  • Grantor: Warren Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: The Farmers and Merchants Bank (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $81
  • Land Description: 2nd district 1st section, east half of land lot number 80, 20 acres.
  • Note: Security deed for loan.

• November 8, 1888 – Deed recorded Book S Page 360
  • Grantor: David Brown (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: Alexander Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $125
  • Land Description: In town of Cumming, one (1) acre known as the Matley Norton place, bounded on the East by the Street leading out from the south west corner of the Public square in the direction of the Moody place on the North by the lands of E. L. McAfer, on the West by what is known as the old Galloway field now owned by H. P. Bell, and on the South by what is known as the Cook place now owned by Henderson Estes

• October 16, 1895 – Deed recorded Book U Page 562
  • Grantor: Alexander Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: Green B Smith (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $103.07
  • Land Description: House and lot in the town of Cumming, one (1) acre.
  • Note: Appears to be a loan. Marked as satisfied.

• December 21, 1905 – Deed recorded Book Z Page 214
  • Grantor: Cornelius Groover (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: Warren Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $187.50
  • Land Description: 2nd district 1st section where he now lives part of lot number 10 containing 2 and one half acres. The line commencing at a rock corner on the East side of the Atlanta road above the house and running due East to a rock corner on the West side of a gully running nearly South. Thence nearly South along the west side of said gully to the land of J. W. Pruitt where a barbed wire fence now stands. Thence West along said fence to the Atlanta road. Thence about north along the East side of said road to the starting point.
  • Recorded: September 20, 1907

• September 17, 1907 – Deed recorded Book Z Page 215
• Grantor: Warren Hunter (of Forsyth County)
• Grantee: Josiah B Patterson (of Forsyth County)
• Amount: $300
• Land Description: 2nd district 1st section where he now lives part of lot number 10 containing 2 and one half acres. The line commencing at a rock corner on the East side of the Atlanta road above the house and running due East to a rock corner on the West side of a gully running nearly South. Thence nearly South along the west side of said gully to the land of J. W. Pruitt where a barbed wire fence now stands. Thence West along said fence to the Atlanta road. Thence about north along the East side of said road to the starting point.
• Recorded: September 20, 1907

• May 1, 1911 – Deed recorded in Book 1 Page 447
  • Grantor: Alex Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: J. L. Black (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $300
  • Land Description: Town lot, beginning at the northeast corner of said lot on Jail Street, thereance west along Jail Street 100 feet to iron stake thereance southward parallel with the street leading out from the south west corner of public square and intersecting the Warsaw Street on top of Moody Hill 175 feet to iron stake thereance easterly 100 feet to iron stake at the street thereance northward with the street 175 fee to beginning point and being the corner lot and known as part of the Alex Hunter property. The party of the first part reserving the right to an alley on the south side of the said lot , he is to give half the alley and the party of the second part is to give half said alley to be 10 feet wide.
  • Notes: Recorded on May 1, 1911

• August 26, 1912 – Deed recorded in Book 1 Page 565
  • Grantor: C. T. Kemp (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: Alex Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $1500
  • Land Description: 2-1-140 all of lot, 20 acres of lot 2-1-78 east half of lot, one and one half acres off west side of lot 2-1-177 commencing near the southwest corner of said lot at a stone corner following public road to a turn in the road near a shop thereance to the northwest corner of said lot containing in all 62 acres more or less.
  • Notes: Recorded on Sept 18, 1912. (Lot 177 is corrected to be lot 77 in note written on side margin of deed)

• August 26, 1912 – Deed recorded in Book 1 Page 565
  • Grantor: Alex Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: C. T. Kemp (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $1500
  • Land Description: The town of Cumming known as the place where Alex now lives containing (7) seven acres more or less described as follows beginning where the hallow crosses Tribble Gap Street near W.W. Reich Bavu(?) there down the to the jail branch there with the jail branch to where the oil mill property line crosses said branch (or hallow ?) there east with the line wire fence there along the west side of the fence north to the jail property there east along the north side of the fence to the iron stake at the corner of Wade Black’s property there east to street there nearly south with the street to beginning front at the gulley or branch
  • Notes: Recorded on Sept 18, 1912

• December 2, 1912 – Deed recorded in Book 3, Page 9
  • Grantor: Alex Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: J. T. Day (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $550
  • Land Description: 2-1-140 all of lot, 20 acres of lot 2-1-78 east half of lot, also one and one half acres more or less off the west side of lot number 77, commencing near the south west corner following public road to a turn in the road near a ship, there to the north west corner of said lot containing in all 62 acres more of less
  • Recorded: December 13, 1912
  • Note: J. T. Day sells the same parcel, same day, for $400 to F. C Merritt, also recorded in Book 3 Page 9

• February 26, 1909 – Deed recorded Book 1 Page 206
  • Grantor: Warren Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: George Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $25
  • Land Description: The Second District and 1st Section in said County and State known as one acre in the North East corner of Lot of land No. 81 (Eighty one), said acre described as follows. Beginning on the north line at the corner of acre formerly deeded to George Hunter, running west original line 70 yards to rock corner, thence due south 70 yards to rock corner, thence east to rock corner of the acre heretofore deeded, thence north with said line to starting point, said acre lying due west of the first acre bought.
  • Recorded: February 26, 1909

• January 10, 1910 – Deed recorded Book 1 Page 295
  • Grantor: George Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: Warren Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $60
  • Land Description: The Second District and 1st Section in said State and County containing two acres described as follows. Being part of Lot of land (81) Eighty one. Beginning at the North East corner of said lot running west on original line (146) one hundred and forty six yards to rock corner thence south 70 yards to rock corner, thence East (140) yards to East line of said lot, thence north with original line to starting point. Being the same land conveyed to George Hunter by Warren Hunter by two deeds of different dates, one dated February 26, 1909, the other the 13th day of April 1907.
  • Recorded: January 10, 1910

• November 28, 1911 – Deed recorded Book 1 Page 476
  • Grantor: Warren Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: L. T. Wills (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $200
  • Land Description: Second district first section east half of lot 80, 20 acres.
  • Note: Security deed for loan, cancelled.

• December 4, 1910 – Deed recorded in Book 3 Page 1
  • Grantor: W. A. Edmondson (of Dekalb County)
  • Grantee: Charlie Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $50
  • Land Description: Second district first section lot 65, being the interests of Belle Brown and Mark Pool, which they conveyed to me (WA Edmondson?) as their entire interest in their mother’s place near the town of Cumming, containing 37 acres, all of lot 65 except three acres in the north west corner of said lot owned by F.C. Merritt.
  • Recorded: December 7, 1910
  • Note: Deed appears to have been recorded twice. Again in Book 1 Page 374.

• November 8, 1912 – Deed recorded Book 1 Page 588
  • Grantor: Charlie Hunter, Willie Hunter, Charlie Pool (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: W. M. Tate (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $400
  • Land Description: Second district first section being the place known as the Dorcus Pool land containing 37 acres being all of lot 65 except 3 acres in northwest corner owned by T. C. Merritt.

• March 3, 1899 – Deed recorded in Book W Page 423
  • Grantor: K. D. Phillips (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: Warren Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $150
  • Land Description: Second district first section, Lot 64 but corrected to lot 81. 40 acres. “Known as the Poor House Lot.
  • Notes: Recorded on November 29, 1900

• November 23, 1912 – Deed recorded in Book 3 Page 2
  • Grantor: Warren Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: J E Hansard (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $610
  • Land Description: Second district first section of said county containing forth acres more or less, and east half of lot 80, said parcel containing twenty acres more or less, where of said tracts containing sixty acres more or less
  • Recorded: November 27, 1912
  • Note: Description appears to leave off a land lot.

• April 12, 1907 – Deed recorded in Book 1 Page 13
  • Grantor: Warren Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: George Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $15
  • Land Description: The Second District and 1st Section in said County and State known as one acre in the North East corner of Lot of land No. 81 (Eighty one), said acre described as follows. Beginning on the north line at the corner of acre formerly deeded to George Hunter, running west original line 70 yards to rock corner, thence due south 70 yards to rock corner, thence east to rock corner of the acre heretofore deeded, thence north with said line to starting point, said acre lying due west of the first acre bought.
  • Recorded: April 18, 1907

• March 22, 1912 – Deed recorded in Book 1 Page 548
  • Grantor: Alex Hunter (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: E E Castleberry (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $125
  • Land Description: The town of Cumming in said state and county lying on the south side of Jail Street and East of Jail described as follows Beginning at a corner on the south side of Jail Street where the lot known as the Jail lot corners and running south 76 feet to corner, thence east 128½ feet to corner at the line of Wade Black’s land, thence north 76 feet to iron stob on south side of Jail Street, thence west along Jail Street 128½ feet to beginning point. And being an oblong square 76 x 128½ feet
  • Recorded: March 26, 1912

Garrett Cook – Land Transactions

• October 14, 1895 — Deed recorded in Book 1, Page 572
  • Grantor: Ira Waldrop (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: Garrett Cook (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $90
  • Land Description: 14-1-1180, south half (20 acres)
  • Notes: Recorded on October 22, 1912
• January 8, 1902 — Deed recorded in Book 2, Page 103
  • Grantor: Ira Waldrop (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: Garrett Cook (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $75
  • Land Description: One lot, 14 acres
  • Notes: Recorded on October 22, 1912
• October 11, 1912 — Deed recorded in Book 2, Page 101
  • Grantor: Garrett Cook (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: George W. Olivet (of Hall County)
  • Amount: $200
  • Land Description: 14-1-1180, south half (20 acres)
• October 11, 1912 — Deed recorded in Book 2, Page 102
  • Grantor: Garrett Cook (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: George W. Olivet (of Hall County)
  • Amount: $165
  • Land Description: One lot, 14 acres

James Strickland – Land Transactions

• January 6, 1890 — Deed recorded in Book S, Page 610
  • Grantor: James Strickland (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: W. S. Davenport
  • Land Description: Land Lots 2-1-999 and 2-1-1000
  • Notes: Marked satisfied on October 31, 1890. Appears to be a loan or mortgage.
• February 13, 1893 — Deed recorded in Book U, Page 76
  • Grantor: James Strickland (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: William S. Davenport
  • Land Description: Land Lots 2-1-999 and 2-1-1000
  • Notes: Marked cancelled on November 30, 1893. Appears to be a loan or mortgage.
• December 18, 1893 — Deed recorded in Book U, Page 183
  • Grantor: James Strickland (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: William S. Davenport
  • Land Description: Land Lots 2-1-999 and 2-1-1000
  • Notes: Cancelled on January 8, 1896. Appears to be a loan or mortgage.
• February 7, 1896 — Deed recorded in Book V, Page 67
  • Grantor: James Strickland (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: William S. Davenport
  • Land Description: Land Lots 2-1-999 and 2-1-1000
  • Notes: Cancelled on February 23, 1904. Appears to be a loan or mortgage.

Deeds by James Strickland Heirs or Related Parties

• January 5, 1943 — Deed recorded in Book 19, Page 136
  • Grantors: The widow and heirs at law of Will Stickland (Carrie Strickland, Joe Strickland, Ruby Strickland Parks, Guy Strickland, Lee Strickland, Maude Strickland Burse, Nora Strickland Hargrove, Leola Strickland Evans, William Strickland, Alta Strickland Evans, Village Strickland, Ernest Strickland) (of Fulton County)
  • Grantees: L. B. Findley and G. W. Findley (of Gwinnett County)
  • Amount: $1,250
  • Land Description: Land Lots 999 and 1000, 2nd District
  • Notes: One-half interest. Ernest Strickland is of Utah, noted as living in Nebraska and serving in the military at the time.
• [Undated Entry] — Deed (book/page not recorded)
  • Grantor: Henry Julian
  • Grantee: L. B. Findley (of Gwinnett County)
  • Amount: $50
  • Land Description: Land Lots 999 and 1000, 2nd District
  • Notes: One-eighth interest.
• January 12, 1938 — Deed recorded in Book 13, Page 352
  • Grantor: Jake Cohens
  • Grantee: L. B. Findley (of Gwinnett County)
  • Amount: $50
  • Land Description: Land Lots 999 and 1000, 2nd District
  • Notes: One-eighth interest.
• April 6, 1938 — Deed recorded in Book 19, Page 119
  • Grantor: Alonzo Cohen (of Jefferson County, Alabama)
  • Grantee: L. B. Findley (of Gwinnett County)
  • Amount: $50
  • Land Description: Land Lots 999 and 1000, 2nd District
  • Notes: One-eighth interest.

Isaac Armstrong & Phylis Jenks (Armstrong) – Land Transactions

• December 14, 1892 – Indenture recorded in Book U, Page 33
  • Grantor: Isaac Armstrong (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: Marshall Clement (of Milton County)
  • Land Description: 2-1-544 and 2-1-537 10 acres in the southeast quarter (originally Cherokee County, now Forsyth)
  • Amount: $350
  • Notes: With the express understanding that the said Isaac Armstrong and his wife shall have the rights to retain possession of said premises as long as they both or either of them remain in life upon their paying the taxes that may occur against said lands and paying to the said Marshall Clement $40 per annum as rents for said described premises and with the further condition that if Lucinda Armstrong deceased daughter of said Isaac Armstrong is still in life after the death of both he said father and his said wife she shall have a reasonable support and maintenance out of the products of said land as long as she may live said support is hereby declared to be special charge upon the annual funds(?) of said premises to have and to hold said track or parcel of land unto him the said Marshall Clement his heirs and assigns…
• December 23, 1895 — Deed recorded in Book V, Page 53
  • Grantor: Isaac Armstrong (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: James A. Wills
  • Land Description: 10 acres on the west side of Land Lot 544
  • Notes: Satisfied and cancelled on December 10, 1898
• June 16, 1913 — Deed recorded in Book 3, Page 101
  • Grantor: Phylis Jenks (formerly Armstrong), sole heir of Isaac Armstrong (deceased), of Fulton County
  • Grantee: ? Golden
  • Amount: $200
  • Land Description: Land Lot 544
  • Notes: May be the same land conveyed by Jos. Thompson to Isaac and Phylis Armstrong
• June 16, 1913 — Deed recorded in Book 3, Page 102
  • Grantor: Phylis Jenks (formerly Armstrong), heir at law of Isaac Armstrong (deceased), of Fulton County
  • Grantee: John T. Golden
  • Amount: $200
  • Land Description: Land Lot 537, 10 acres in the southeast quarter

Ben Wilson – Land Transaction

• August 13, 1913 — Deed recorded in Book 2, Page 235
  • Grantor: Bank of Cumming
  • Grantee: Ben Wilson (of Alabama)
  • Amount: $1
  • Land Description: Land Lot 169 and 1 acre in the northwest corner of Land Lot 168, 2nd District, 1st Section
  • Notes: Transaction executed under levy per Section 5,083 of the 1911 Code of Georgia

Andy Harrell – Land Transaction

• January 12, 1916 — Deed recorded in Book 3, Page 353
  • Grantor: Andy Harrell (of Gwinnett County)
  • Grantee: Robert O. Hyde
  • Amount: $1,200
  • Land Description: Land Lot 1160, 3rd District, 1st Section (40 acres)
  • Notes: Witnessed by W. H. Strickland

N. W. (Noah) & J. W. (Wesley) Strickland – Land Transactions

• November 6, 1917 — Power of Attorney / Agreement recorded in Book 4, Page 172
  • Parties: Noah Strickland and E. O. Dobbs
  • Summary: Agreement regarding land jointly owned by J. W. Strickland (deceased) and N. W. Strickland.
  • Land Description: 143 acres total across Land Lots 716, 715, 653, and 23 acres in the southeast portion of 654, all in the 2nd District
  • Notes: A. R. Brown is named as administrator of J. W. Strickland’s estate
• November 6, 1917 — Deed recorded in Book 4, Page 173
  • Grantor: N. W. Strickland (of Gwinnett County) through attorney W. O. Dobbs
  • Grantee: N. A. Frazier
  • Amount: $85
  • Land Description: Land Lot 715, 2nd District, 1st Section (40 acres)
  • Notes: Half interest sold
• November 6, 1917 — Deed recorded in Book 4, Page 174
  • Grantor: A. R. Brown, administrator of J. W. Strickland (deceased) (of Gwinnett County)
  • Grantee: N. A. Frazier
  • Amount: $80
  • Land Description: Land Lot 715, 2nd District, 1st Section (40 acres)
  • Notes: Represents the other half interest
• November 6, 1917 — Deed recorded in Book 4, Page 176
  • Grantor: A. R. Brown, administrator of estate of J. W. Strickland (of Gwinnett County)
  • Grantee: T. B. Spain
  • Amount: $235
  • Land Description: Land Lot 652, 2nd District, 1st Section (40 acres)
  • Notes: Sold at public outcry
• November 12, 1917 — Deed recorded in Book 4, Page 175
  • Grantor: T. B. Spain
  • Grantee: W. S. Garmon
  • Amount: $350
  • Land Description: Land Lot 652, 2nd District, 1st Section (40 acres)
  • Notes: Described as the home lot of the J. W. Strickland estate

Thomas Strickland – Land Transaction

• March 6, 1915 – Deed recorded in Book 3, Page 599
  • Grantor: Thomas Strickland (of Fulton County)
  • Grantee: John E. Lowe (of Gwinnett County)
  • Amount: $200
  • Land Description: Land Lot 612, 2nd District, 1st Section (40 acres)
  • Notes: Corrected by deed below
  • Recorded: June 4, 1918
• June 18, 1918 — Deed recorded in Book 3, Page 604
  • Grantor: Thomas Strickland (of Fulton County)
  • Grantee: John E. Lowe (of Gwinnett County)
  • Amount: $200
  • Land Description: Land Lot 1206, 2nd District, 1st Section (40 acres)
  • Recorded: July 6, 1918
  • Notes: Corrected deed — original transaction mistakenly listed as LL 612

Andy Harrison – Land Transaction

• November 20, 1908 – Deed recorded in Book 1, Page 136
  • Grantor: Fannie Harrison
  • Grantee: Auda Harrison
  • Amount: $200
  • Land Description: Entirety of Land Lot 635, 2nd District, 1st Section (40 acres)

• November 20, 1908 – Deed recorded in Book 1, Page 159
  • Grantor: Andy Harrison
  • Grantee: The Farmers and Merchant Bank
  • Amount: $108
  • Land Description: Entirety of Land Lot 635, 2nd District, 1st Section (40 acres)
  • Note: Security deed. Paid.

• March 29, 1919 — Deed recorded in Book 5, Page 87
  • Grantor: Andy Harrison (of Gwinnett County)
  • Grantee: T. F. Orr
  • Amount: $365
  • Land Description: Entirety of Land Lot 635, 2nd District, 1st Section (40 acres)

Richard Julian

• October 16, 1891 – Deed recorded in Book T, Page 363
  • Grantor: Thomas R. Holcombe (of Blount County, Alabama)
  • Grantee: Richard Julian (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $250
  • Land Description: Land lot 513, 2nd District, 1st Section, 30 acres
  • Recorded: December 2, 1891

• November 8, 1893 – Deed recorded in Book U, Page 345
  • Grantor: Richard Julian and wife Charlotte
  • Grantee: George W. Ezzard
  • Land Description: Land lot 513, 2nd District, 1st Section, 30 acres
  • Note: Deed cancelled, debt paid

• January 17, 1902 – Deed recorded in Book X, Page 66
  • Grantor: Richard Julian
  • Grantee: J. A. Wills
  • Land Description: Land lot 513, 2nd District, 1st Section, 30 acres
  • Note: Deed cancelled, debt paid

• February 2, 1904 – Deed recorded in Book X, Page 487
  • Grantor: J. T. Wills, administrator of the estate of Richard Julian, deceased
  • Grantee: L. H. Burgess (of Forsyth County)
  • Amount: $250
  • Land Description: Land lot 513, 2nd District, 1st Section, 30 acres
  • Recorded: February 3, 1904
  • Note: Sold at courthouse door, Cumming

Robert Hill

• October 31, 1905 – Deed recorded in Book Z, Page 15
  • Grantor: L. H. Burgess (of Dekalb County)
  • Grantee: R. E. Hill (of Milton County)
  • Amount: $400
  • Land Description: Land lot 513, 2nd District, 1st Section, 30 acres of lot except for 10 acres in southeast corner, shape of square, belonging to estate of Isaac Armstrong, deceased.
  • Recorded: December 11, 1906

• October 26, 1912 – Deed recorded in Book 1, Page 583
  • Grantor: R. E. Hill (of Forsyth County)
  • Grantee: W. H. Wills (of Milton County)
  • Amount: $1,000
  • Land Description: Land Lot 527, 2nd District, 1st Section, 30 acres
  • Recorded: November 15, 1912

Stoney Point Church – Land Transactions

• August 20, 1897 — Deed recorded in Book W, Page 208
  • Grantor: Stoney Point Church
  • Grantee: George T. Clement
  • Amount: $105
  • Land Description: Land Lot 669, 2nd District, 1st Section, except for 5 acres in the northeast corner belonging to the Deacons of Stoney Point Church
  • Notes: Signed by Abraham Clement and Linsey Teasley
• May 10, 1930 — Deed recorded in Book 11, Page 388
  • Grantor: R. E. Hill (of Cobb County) and J. B. Clements (of Milton County), as Deacons of Stoney Point Church
  • Grantee: Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Clement
  • Land Description: 15 acres and an oblong strip in Land Lot 669, 2nd District, 1st Section
  • Notes:
    • Property includes all of the lot except what is owned by the grantees
    • Cemetery had been “cleared off and fenced”
    • Church is described as a “colored Baptist Church”
    • Grantors noted as the only surviving deacons