July 7, 1871 Ro. R. Swepson-Martha A. Saunders  -
Mecklenburg Co., VA Deed (38-309)
This deed made this 3rd day of June, 1871 between R. R. Swepson of the
first part and Martha A. Saunders a feme covert of the second part,
Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the love and affection which
the said R. R. Swepson has for the said Martha A. Saunders , his sister;
and to make some provision for the support of herself and children, and
which shall be subject to her management and control alone, as if she
were a feme sole and in no way to be subject to or liable for any
contracts, debts, or liabilities of her present or any future husband,
doth give grant convey and confirm tract or parcel of land lying and
situated in in the Counties of Mecklenburg and Lunenburg containing
eight hundred and fourteen acres and one hundred and six poles, be the
same more or less, it being the land which by deed bearing date even
with these presents is conveyed to the said R. R. Swepson by Thomas F.
Good Commissioner and which is or record in the Clerk's Office of
Mecklenburg County, to have and to hold the said land with all it's
rights and privileges for and during her natural life for the uses and
purposes before specified and at and after her death to be equally
divided among her then living children, and the child or children of any
deceased child, who may have died in her life time leaving children, the
division to be per stirpes, the grandchildren taking the portion of the
deceased parent.  But, should the said Martha A. Saunders think it best
for the interest of herself and children to sell and dispose of the said
land and to receive the proceeds in other lands or in interest bearing
stocks or bonds or in any other subject, which she may think will best
promote the interest of herself and children, she is hereby fully
authorized and empowered so to do if it is done with the consent and
approval of the said R. R Swepson or George W. Swepson, should they or
either of them be living, and should they both be dead, then she is
authorized to do it with the consent and approval of Dr. Samuel
Saunders, and the said R. R. Swepson doth by these presents give and
grant unto the said Martha A. Saunders all the stock and perishable
property now on the lands above conveyed, a schedule of which is annexed
to this deed, to be by her held as her own separate Estate as if she
were a feme sole, independent of the maratile (sic) rights of her
present or any future husband, and in no way to be subject to their
debts, liabilities or contracts.  In testimony whereof the said R. R.
Swepson has hereunto affixed his hand and Seal the day and date, is the
date aforesaid.
Signed: R. R. Swepson (Seal)
Schedule referred to in Deed:
6 Mules, 3 mares, 1 mule colt, 1 yoke oxen, 4 milch cows, 11 head of
cattle, 32 Hogs, 5 Dagon Plows, 1 four horse wagon, 1 ox cart, 1 set of
plows, 7 sets of plow gear, 1 set wagon gear,  2 log chains, 1 set of
single trees, 1 cross cut saw, 1 hand saw and & C & C, 15 Hoes, 4 oxen,
2 pr wedges, 1 spade, and 4 scythes and cradles.
Signed: R. R. Swepson (Seal)
County of Mecklenburg, to wit:
I William Baskerville, Jr. commissioner in Chancery of the County Court
for the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do certify that R. R.
Swepson, whose name is signed to the two paper writings above, bearing
date the 3rd June, 1871, has acknowledged the same before me in my
County aforesaid.  Given under my hand this 3rd day of June, 1871.  Wm.
Baskerville, Jr., Comr.
In the Clerk's Office of Mecklenburg County Court, July 7, 1871, The
foregoing deed of gift was this day received in the Clerk's Office
aforesaid and together with certificate of acknowledgment thereof
endorsed and with Internal Revenue Stamps of the value of seven dollars
and fifty cents adhered thereto and duly canceled is admitted to
record.  Examined and delivered to T. F. Goode
Test: R. R. Hughes, Clk