Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34,100, David Bradford, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Bradford, David
S. 34,100
CONTENTS

N.R.
10,015
Massachusetts
David Bradford
of Wrentham in the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Wickham of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Bradley in the line line, for the term of one year from the year 17 th to the year 17 th
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 19 th day of April 1818 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of April 1819 and sent to Judge Witchell & Bridgman Mass.
Restored to the Roll on 3 rd day of February 1829 and notification sent to for B Thomas at Plymouth Massachusetts Pension commencing on the 1 st of December 1828
Amount due on 4th of March 1829 }
$ 25. 03
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818; May 1, 1820 }
81 March
Dead Paid at the Sum of any under the Act of April 1838, from 4. Sep 1839. to 29. Feb 1840. Age notified  30. Sep 1844

David Bradford Kingston
Y 6- Y r
Baily's Map to Reg. t
Admitted

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
On this 17 th  ss. day of April A.D. 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared David Bradford of Kingston aged _____ years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war." ver.
That he served in said war during the whole of the year 1776 in Capt. Seth Drew's Company & Col. Bailey's Reg. t & Mr. Lins-
/See his said Declaration endorsed, & also Maj. Drew's Certificate to which entire credit may be given as he is a respectable Magistrate & a post Master in his County, and I know said certificate to be his own hand writing — /

And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said David Bradford — did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Nahum Mitchell
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above certificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
} Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

David Bradford Kingston
1770
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I David Bradford of Kingston in the County of Plymouth Mass and a citizen of the United States set forth and declare that I was a soldier in the war of the Revolution on the Continental establishment for more than nine months - that from my reduced circumstances I need the assistance of my country for support - that I entered the service as a corporal in 1775 and served eight months at Roxbury, and at the close of the time, in the beginning of 1776 I enlisted into a company commanded by Capt (afterwards Major) William Drew & in Col. Bailey's Regiment in the Massachusetts line and served one year as sergeant, and was honorably discharged - I had no written discharge, but now offer Majr. Drew's certificate of my services. -
David Bradford
Sworn to April 19. 1818

Laded Bradford.
10. 015
Sept 1899
Mr
Entitled
Sir
Mr B. Thomas
Plymouth
May 3. 1901

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
County of Plymouth ss.
On this seventeenth day of July 182 0 , before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, having a power also of fine and imprisonment, and keeping a record of their proceedings, personally appeared in open Court, being a court of record for the said County David Bradford aged sixty three years, resident in Shingstown in said County, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. for the term of Twenty months in Col. Gotton's Regt. 8 months in the same  Col. Gotton's Regt. 8 months in the same  and that he has received a pension certificate dated 15 April 1818 and numbered 10,075 in pursuance of his original Declaration made 17th April 1818 and also takes and subscribes the following oath, viz.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 28th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Pl. 1644-33
My real estate as follows. VIZ - real estate improved $1000 real estate unimproved $150 Personal estate VIZ - Horse cart. Gold chain carriage 2 Cows - 1 heifer - 1 calf - 2 hogs - 11 chains - 3 tables - looking glass My family consists of my self & my wife Elizabeth aged 65 years by ill health unable to support herself I am a farmer by occupation but from ill health unable to support labour
David Bradford
Sworn to, and declared, on the 17th day of July A.D. 1820 before
Salmon W. Mitchell } C. Justice of said Court.
I, John B. Thomas clerk of said court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is sixteen hundred forty four dollars and thirty three cents . In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Twenty ninth day of Decr. A.D. 1820
Clerk of the Court for the County of Plymouth
John B. Thomas

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
September 4 th 1843.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The Executor of David Bradford, deceased a Pensioner on the Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of eight Dollars and — Cents per annum  month , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, — has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839, to the 29 th Feby 1840.  Respectfully, yours,
Edward B. Harris Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Washington Mr July 19
Free
Post Office July.
2 P. M. Porter
Secretary of War
Washington City
Revolutionary Claims

Kingston Mass. July 18. 1828.
Sir
Since I was stricken from the roll of Revolutionary pensions, my property has been so much reduced, as to make it necessary that I should if possible get my pension again.
Will you be so obliging as to send me such instructions as may be proper to be observed.
I am with Respect
Your. Ob t Serv t
Hon. D. B. Porter Secretary at War Washington City
David Bradford

Kingston April 9 th 10 th 1888
I do hereby certify that Mr David Brafford of Kingston, was a Corporal in a company commanded by Captain (now General) Deleg Wadsworth in the Regiment commanded by Col o Theophilus Cotton, and for the term of eight months in the year 1775 - and at the expiration of said term, which was the beginning of the year 1776, Mr Brafford engaged as a Serjeant in a company which I then commanded in the Regiment commanded by Col o John Bailey being the 2 nd Regiment of the Massachusetts Line, and for the term of one year - that he marched with said company to New York, and served the full term of his engagement and with reputation - and received a Discharge
John Dyer Maj r in the 3 rd Massachusetts Regiment in the Revolutionary Army

34 100 Rev INVALID.  Am
File No. 34, 100
David Bradford
Pr Rev Mas
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 55
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Great Britain

10,015
Massachusetts
4
David Bradford
of Hington in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Baily of the Continental line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th of April 1819 and Justus Warren Mitchell East Bridge Water class
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $ - 84.76
Semi-annual pay ending 4th Sept 1819 48.00
$132.76
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued
May 3. 1821. to John B. Thomas Esq. Plymouth Mass.
See letter July 1828 to General T.

David Bradford Statement &c
copy

Declaration
In order to be restored to the pension list under the act of March, 1823
County of Plymouth ss - Commonwealth of Massachusetts
On this seventeenth day of November 1828 personally appeared me then and there, being a Court of record for the said County - proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount and keeping record of its proceedings - David Bradford of Kingston in said County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts aged seventy one years who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath declare  according to law make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18 March 1818 and the 1st May 1820 - That he the said David Bradford enlisted for the term of eight months in May 1775 and in January 1776 for the further term of twelve months in the State of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain Wadsworth and St. Drew in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Cushing and Bailey in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the continental establishment - that he continued to serve in said caps until discharged finally from the service in the State of Connecticut - that his name has been placed on the pension list and dropped therefore on account of his property - And in pursuance of the act of the 1st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 day of March 1818 - and that I have not since that time any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me - nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the statement below and by me subscribed - that since the exhibition of my first

Schedule the following changes have been made in my property - I have disposed of nearly all the real estate mentioned in my first schedule for my necessary support and payment of my debts and to the following persons - to wit in the years 1822 and 1827 - Francis Dree part thereof for $1295 - the greater part of that amount I owed him - for the balance he then gave me a note - one other part to S t ee Cooke April 16 1827 for $340 I owed him nearly that amount - one other part to S t ee Cooke Feb y 1 1824 for 100 I owed him the full amount - three other parcels to George Adams at different times in the years 1821 - 1824 - 1825 for the sum of $323.67 and the said sum has been expended for my necessary main- tenance - copies of the debts are herewith transmitted - I now own a small house and five acres of land valued at $250 - 10 acres of woodland nearly cut off value $80 - one cow and few articles of household furniture much worn - I have been obliged thus to dispose of my property except as last mentioned to pay my debts & procure the necessaries of life and hire persons to take care of me - being constantly and severely afflicted with rheumatism I am unable to move without assistance - cannot walk at all without crutches and of course can do no labor whatever - and without the assistance of my country must depend on public or private charity - I have no children or relations to under me any assistance
David Bradford
Sworn to and declared on the seventeenth day of November 1829 before the Court of Common Pleas
Attest J. P. Mearns Clerk
I J. P. Mearns Clerk of the said Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of said Court, that the said David Bradford did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement on the continental establishment - I do certify, that the foregoing talk and the schedule thereto annexed are truly

copied from the records of the said Court, and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is three hundred and thirty five dollars -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this first day of December A. D. 1828
W. B. Mann

Certificate of Francis Drew

I Francis Drew certify & say that in the years 1822 and 1827 I purchased certain real Estate of David Bradford amounting in the whole to the sum of $1295 for the greater part of which said sum he owed me for the balance I gave him my note
Shingletown 15 th Nov r 1828.
Francis Drew
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss No o 15 th 1828 This day Francis Drew above named before me one of the justices of the Peace in & for the County of Plymouth made oath to the truth of the above statements by him subscribed
Eliz Cook

Continuation of Eliz Cook

I Eli Cook. Testify & say that in the year 1827 I purchased certain real Estate of David Bradford to the amount of $340 the greater part of which sum he then owed me, the balance I have since paid him Kingston 15 th November 1828
Eli Cook
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plym o ss. Nov. 15. 1828. This day Eli Cook above named before me, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Plymouth, was sworn to the truth of the above state- ment by him subscribed.
Thomas P. Buel -
(Signature)

Certificate of Elisha Brewster

I Elisha Brewster Testify & say that in the year 1824 I purchased certain Real Estate of David Bradford to the amount of $100 he owed me that amount
Kingston 15 th Nov r 1828.
Elisha Brewster.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. This day Elisha Brewster above named before me, one of the justices of the Peace in & for the County of Plymouth was sworn to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed
November 15. 1828.
Ebenezer

Certificate of Geo. Adams

I George Adams Testify & say that in the years 1921 - 1924 - & 1925 I purchased in each year certain Real Estate of David Bradford amounting in the whole to the sum of $323.67. and that I paid him at or near the time of each purchase Kingston 15 th Nov. 1928. Geo. Adams
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth ss no. 15 th 1928 This day George Adams above named before me one of the justices of the Peace in and for the County of Plymouth was sworn to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed
Eliz. Cook

Sehr geehrte Frau

The subscribers, Select men & assessors of the town of Kingston county of Plymouth Certify & say that David Bradford by reason of debility is unable to do any labor or even to move about his room without the assistance of crutches. That his property is and nearly gone much reduced, and without the assistance of his country, in our opinion must soon depend upon publick or private charity for his support Kingston Nov r . 17 th 1828.
John Gray Nath l Lawrence Robert M c Laughlin
Selectmen & Assessors of Kingston

Depositions

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hyannis 15
I Wm B Morris Clerk of the Judicial Courts in said County certify that Eli Cook and Francis P Beal signers are justifies of the Oath for the same County duly empowered to administer oaths and take depositions and that the signatures of attestation to the depositions annexed purporting to be the signatures of said Cook and Beal are genuine -
I further certify that John Gray Nathaniel Faunce and Robert McLaughlin are Selectmen and Overseers of the Town of Penikese in said County of Dukes.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court this first day of December 1878
Wm B Morris

I know all men by these presents that I David Bradford of Kingston in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts, Yeoman, for and in consideration of the sum of Five hundred dollars to me paid by Francis Drew of Kingston aforesaid. Shipwright. The receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do Grant, sell, and convey to him the said Francis Drew and his heirs a certain piece or parcel of land lying in Kingston aforesaid adjoining the road leading from Plymouth to Boston, - bounded as follows beginning at a stone set in the ground by said Boston road nine rods from the south west corner of the house where I now dwell. Thence East till it comes to the land of Mr. James Cushman. Thence Northerly in the range of said Cushman's land to a small road leading to the salt meadow Thence crossing said road to the land of James Forton, and Northerly in said Forton's range to the land of the Rev. Zephaniah Willis. Thence westerly by Mr. Willis' land to the said Boston road, Thence Southerly by said Boston road to the bounds first mentioned, containing seven acres more or less together with my dwelling house, barn, wood house & other buildings standing on said land -
To have and to hold all the above described and granted land with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any way appertaining from me the said David Bradford and my heirs, to him the said Francis Drew and his heirs and assigns to his and their only use and behoof forever, and I the said David Bradford do hereby for myself and my heirs covenant with the said Francis Drew and his heirs that I am lawfully seized in my own right in fee of the premises, and have good right to sell and convey as aforesaid and that I will warrant and defend him the said Francis Drew and his heirs against the lawfull claims or demands of all persons
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and twenty two Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of us
Seth Drew
David Bradford
1822
ES

Plymouth 1 th September 27 th 1822. Then the within named Daniel Brunsford personally acknowledged the within written Instrument by him subscribed to be his free act and deed before me
Seth Duns Justice of Peace
Rec d Nov r 22 d 1822 & recorded by M c Peter Cotton Reg r This is a true copy from the Records of deeds for the County of Plymouth, Book 145 folio 187. Attest M c Peter Cotton Reg r
From Daniel Brunsford
To
Francis Dyer

Know all Men by these Presents,
THAT I David Bradford of Kingston in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts, Groom
in consideration of Seven hundred ninety five Dollars paid by Francis Drew of Kingston in said County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell, and convey unto the said Francis Drew his heirs & assigns a certain piece of land situate in S. Kingston & bounded as follows, viz, beginning at a Stake by the Road nine rods southerly from the south west corner of my dwelling house. Thence East thirty four & three fourth rods to land of James Bushman. Thence Southerly by S. Bushman's land thirty eight rods to Stony Brook. Thence by S. Brook Eleven rods up stream to land of George Adams. Thence South six degrees west ten & half rods to the corner of S. Adams fence Thence South seventy eight & half degrees west in S. Adams line to the road being thirty four rods. Thence by S. road twenty eight & one fourth rods to the bound first mentioned. containing about Eight Acres be the same more or less. The above described premises to be subject to the agreement made by & between Nathan Bradford on the one part, & Elisha Stetson, Wrestling Brewster, David Sturtevant - & Deborah Bradford on the other part dated May 13 th A.D. 1953 Recorded in the first Town Book in Kingston page 68 th
To have and to hold the afore granted premises to the said Francis Drew his Heirs and Assigns, to Their Use and Behoof forever.
AND I do covenant with the said Francis Drew his Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted Premises: That they are free of all Incumbrances; Except as above That I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Francis Drew -
And that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Francis Drew. his Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
In witness whereof, I the said David Bradford
No. one Intention before signing
have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this twenty seventh day of March - in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven -
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN PRESENCE OF US,
Eli Cook Ward Bailey
David Bradford
Plymouth ss. March 27 1827 Then the above named David Bradford personally appeared & acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free act and Deed.
BEFORE ME
Eli Cook
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Rec d March 31 st 1827 recorded by Nathaniel Cotton Reg r

This is a true copy from the records of deeds for the County of Plymouth Book 159 folio 122. Attest R. Peter Cotton Reg r
Dennis Brinscom to Thomas Druce

Know all Men by these Presents,
THAT I David Bradford of Kingston in the county of Plymouth Yeoman
in consideration of Three hundred and forty Dollars paid by Elibook of said Kingston in said county of Plymouth Esqr.
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell, and convey unto the said Elibook his heirs & assigns forever, a piece of land situated in P. Kingston between the house of Seth Drew & the house occupied by Wm Bailey & is bounded as follows, To wit Beginning at the North East corner of S d Seth Drews house lot Thence North five degrees East thirty six rods ten links to a stake by the road, Thence South Eighty & half degrees west Eighteen rods seven links to a stake & stones Thence North thirty one & half degrees west to black water brook about twelve rods Thence by S d brook down stream to land of S d Seth Drew. Thence North Eighty seven & half degrees East by S d Drews land nineteen rods four links to the first mentioned bound, containing about six acres be the same more or less
To have and to hold the afore granted premises to the said Elibook his Heirs and Assigns, to their Use and Behoof forever.
AND I do covenant with the said Elibook his Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted Premises: That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Elibook,
And that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Elibook his Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
In witness whereof, I the said David Bradford.
have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this Sixteenth day of April in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN PRESENCE OF US, }
Wm Bailey Sarah Bailey
David Bradford
Plymouth ss. May 22 nd 1827 Then the above named David Bradford acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free act and Deed.
BEFORE ME Tho. S. Beal JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Rec d Nov r 14 th 1828 recorded by S t Peter Cotton Reg r

To. En. book
The within is a true copy from the records of deeds for the County of Plymouth, Book 164 folio 251. Attest M c Peter G o stom M c g t

Know all men by these presents, that I David Brauford of Kingston in the County of Plymouth, Yeoman. In consid- -eration of one hundred dollars paid to me by Elisha Brewster of Kingston in the County of Plymouth Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge do hereby Give, Grant, Sell & convey unto the said Elisha Brewster his heirs & assigns forever A certain lot of land lying in Kingston on the Easterly side of Blackwater bounded as follows, viz, beginning at the south -East corner of James Bushmans land on the west side of the post road. Thence Southerly by the road ninety three rods to a stake & stones nearly opposite my dwelling house. Thence South Eighty one degrees west nine rods to a stake & stones, Thence South fifty four & a half degrees west to a brook, Thence Northerly by the brook until you come to James Bushmans land. Thence by said Bushmans land Easterly to the bounds first mentioned, to have & to hold the above granted premises to the said Elisha Brewster his heirs and assigns forever. and I do covenant with the said Elisha his heirs & assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee of the above granted premises, that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Elisha - Brewster and that I will warrant & defend the same to the said Elisha Brewster his heirs & assigns forever, against the lawful claims of all persons Except the following reservation. I am to have the pitch -pine wood standing on the upland if taken off within two years, and said Elisha is to maintain the fence at the south End of the land so long as I hold the land adjoining, and Betsey wife of said David doth by these presents quit & give up her right of dower & power of things. In witness whereof we hereunto set our hands & seals this first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & twenty four Signed sealed & delivered in presence of us
Thomas O. Beal
David Brauford
LS D.B.

Plymouth p. June 10. th 1824 Then David Brunsford the subscriber to this Instrument acknowledged the same to be his free act & deed before me
Tho. T. Beal part of the peace Rec d Sept r 2 d 1824 & recorded by M c Peter Cotton Reg r This is a true copy from the records of deeds for the County of Plymouth Book 153 folio 17. Attest M c Peter Cotton Reg r
To Ethel Brunsford

I know all men by these presents that I David Bradford of Kingston in the county of Plymouth & State of Massachusetts Yeoman. for & in consideration of the sum of Thirty four dollars & fifty cents to me in hand paid by George Adams of Kingston aforesaid Yeoman. the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and my self fully contented & paid, do by these presents sell & convey to him the said George Adams & his heirs & assigns a certain lot or parcel of land lying in Kingston aforesaid bounded as follows, Beginning at the South side of Stony brook so called at the South East Corner of the said Adams homestead land, Thence north twenty nine degrees west five & half rods to a stone set in the ground. Thence north Eighty seven degrees west in a purnal breadth of one rod & three links from the Southern side of S. Adams, homestead land till it comes to the Boston road, Thence southerly by S. Road to S. Adams, land, Thence Easterly & southerly by S. Adams, land to the brook at the place first mentioned containing Eleven & one half square Rods. to have & to hold all the above described lot or parcel of land with all the privileges & appurtenances thereunto belonging from me the said David Bradford & my heirs to him the said George Adams & his heirs to his & their only use & behoof forever. he the said George Adams & his heirs & assigns being forever obliged to make & maintain a good & sufficient fence between this lot & my adjoining land, & I the said David Bradford do hereby for my self & my heirs covenant with the said George Adams & his heirs that I have good right to sell & convey as aforesaid. that it is a good Estate in fee simple & free from all encumbrance & that I will warrant & defend the same to him the said George Adams, against the lawfull claims of all persons, and Betty the wife of the said David Bradford does hereby give up her right of dower and power of thirds in the premises.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Eighteenth day April in the Year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Twenty one
1891
signed. Sealed & delivered
in presence of us
David Bradford
LS
Seth Drew -
Betsy Bradford
Francis Drew

Plymouth ss April 9. 10 th - 1821 Then the within named David Bransford personally acknowledged the within instrument by him subscribed to be his free act & deed before me
Seth Dnew Just. of peace
Rec d Nov r 12 th 1821 & recorded J t Moseter Cotton Reg r
This is a true copy from the records of deeds for the County of Plymouth, Book 145 folio 43. — Attest Moseter Cotton Reg r
To Geo. Adams

Know all Men by these Presents,
THAT I David Bradford of Kingston in the County of Plymouth. Yeoman
in consideration of forty nine dollars & seventeen cents paid by George Adams of said Kingston Yeoman
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell, and convey unto the said George his heirs and assigns forever the following real Estate. Situate in said Kingston bounded as follows, viz. Beginning at Stony brook so called and running North three degrees East six rods & ten links to a stake set in the ground. Thence North eighty seven degrees west Eleven & half rods to Boston road. Thence Southerly by said Road to S. Adams land. Thence Easterly and southerly by other land of said George to the bound first mentioned containing twenty nine Rods and one half of one rod more or less. Said George his heirs and assigns always being obliged to maintain a Good and sufficient fence between the premises and my adjoining land
To have and to hold the afore granted premises to the said George his Heirs and Assigns, to his & Their Use and Behoof forever.
AND I do covenant with the said George his Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted Premises: That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said George as aforesaid And that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said George his Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
In witness whereof, I the said David & Betsy my wife in consideration of the premises as well as ten cents to her paid the receipt whereof she doth hereby acknowledge doth hereby release to S. George his heirs & assigns all her right & title of dower in the afore granted premises
have hereunto set our Hand and Seal this nineteenth day of April in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and twenty four
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN PRESENCE OF US,
James Foster Sarah Foster
David Bradford Betsy Bradford
Plymouth ss. April 20 - 1824 Then the above named David Bradford personally acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free act and Deed.
BEFORE ME Seth Drew JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Rec d - May 13 th 1824 & Recorded by M c Peter Cotton Reg r

To Geo. Clancy
The within is a true copy from the records of deeds for the County of Plymouth Book 152 folio 52. — Attest M c Speter Cotton Reg d

Know all Men by these Presents,
THAT I David Brumford of Kingston in the County of Plymouth Yeoman
in consideration of the sum of two hundred & forty dollars paid by George Adams of said Kingston, Yeoman
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, Bargain sell, and convey unto the said George Adams his heirs & assigns forever, a certain parcel of Real Estate situate in said Kingston bounded as follows viz, beginning at the north west corner of the land of said George lying on the post road from Kingston to Boston Thence by said Road North five degrees East Eight rods & fifteen links to the Gate post Thence South Seventy eight and a half degrees East thirty two rods & six links, Thence South six degrees East to Stony brook. Thence by said brook to the land of said George Thence by said Georges land to the bound first mentioned, containing about two and a half acres be the same more or less - The intention of the parties to this Instrument is that the covenant against Incumbrances is not to operate on the right which the owners of the works below have to flow any of the land conveyed above but the right to flow is to be excluded from s. covenant s. Adams and his heirs & assigns the owners of the land hereby sold are always to maintain and keep up the fence on the line between the land hereby sold and Brumfords adjoining land
To have and to hold the afore granted & bargained premises to the said George his Heirs and Assigns, to his & their Use and Behoof forever.
AND I do covenant with the said George with the above Exceptions his Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted Premises: That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said George
And that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said George his Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
In witness whereof, I the said David Brumford & Betsey wife of s. David in consideration of the premises hereby releasing & relinquishing to the said George his heirs & assigns forever all her right & title of dower in the afore granted premises
have hereunto set our Hands and Seal this Seventh — day of March in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and twenty five
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN PRESENCE OF US, Mara Bailey Tho. P. Beal Sarah Burley
David Brumford
Plymouth ss. March 10 1825 Then the above named personally appeared David Brumford acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free act and Deed.
BEFORE ME Thomas G. Beal JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Rec d May 13 th 1825 recorded by Thopeter Cotton Reg

The within is a true copy from the records of deeds for the County of Plymouth Book 155 folio 58 - Attest M c Peter Cotton M c eg l
To Gov. Adams

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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I the undersigned Clerk of the Judicial Courts for said County of Plymouth - certify that Prospero Cotton Riggs is Register of deeds for said County duly qualified to discharge the duties of said Office and that the signature of attestation to the copies of deeds herewith annexed is the true signature of said Register
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Courts this first day of December 1878
W. S. Burrows