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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1832-1850 Deeds and Mortgages (Mortgages Vol. 1)(handwritten but fully transcribed)Deeds and Mortgages Volume 1 1832-1850 IDs: TC -14, PP 51 Miscellaneous Records Deeds & Mortgages, &c. Lexington. 1832. 1 (1832.) The following entry was made at this office October 20th, 1832. Found in the enclosure of the subscri- ber, on the thirteenth of October, eighteen hundred and thirty two, two cows; one of them white faced, & the other red; also two pairs of oxen; three of which were whitefaced, & the other red; also one the seventeenth of the same month, one black & white cow - Ebenezer B. Smith A true record Attest Charles Tidd, Town Clk. Deed. Bowman to Meriam. Know all men by these presents, that I Francis Bowman of Cambridge, in the County of Middlesex; in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, in consideration of two hundred dollars to me paid by Joseph Meriam of Lexington in the County & Commonwealth aforesaid, Trader - by receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do here by give, grant, sell & convey unto the said Joseph Meriam, a pew in the Rev. Chr. Briggs' meeting house situated on the Broad Aisle, numbered 4. To have & to hold the aforegranted premises to the said Joseph Meriam, his heirs & assigns, to his & their use & behoof forever - And I for myself, my heirs, executors & admin istrators, do covenant with the said Joseph, heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the of the aforegranted premises; that they are free from all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Joseph, his heirs & as- signs; and that I for myself, my heirs, executors & administrators, will warrant & defend the same premises to the said Joseph, his heirs & assigns for- ever, against the lawful claims & demands of all persons. In witness whereof, I the said Francis Bowman with Almira my wife, in token that she relinquishes her right to dower, have hereunto set our hands & seals this first day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty eight. Signed, sealed, & delivered, in presence of us, Catharine Pierce} Octavia Burbank} Francis Bowman L.S. Almira Bowman L.S. 2 (1332) ss. Middlesex 1831. Then the above named Francis Bow- man March 23d acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free act & deed before me, Seth Davis Justice of Peace Entered with the town clerk Oct 30th, 1832. A true copy attest Charles Tidd, Town Clk. Deed Meriam to Meriam To all people to whom these Presents shall come, whereas I Charles Meriam of Weston in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, Merchant, Administrator of the estate of Joseph Meriam Junr. late of Lexington in said County, trader, deceased, intestate, by a decree in order of the court of Probate for said County of Middlesex holder at Framingham in & for said County on the twentysixth day of June last past, was licensed to make sale of as much of the real estate of the said deceased as would raise the sum of five thousand seven hundred & nineteen dollars & sev- enty five cents for the payment of his just debts, & thirty dollars for incidental expences:------------- Therefore know ye that the said Charles Meriam, Administrator as aforesaid, as well by vir- tue of the power & authority to me given as afore said, as in consideration of the sum of one hun- dred & seventyfive dollars to me paid by Abner W. Meriam of said Lexington, trader, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted bar- gained & sold, & do hereby in said capacity, grant, bar- gain, sell & convey unto him the said Abner W. Meriam, his heirs & assigns forever, a Pew in the Rev. Mr. Briggs' meetinghouse, situated in the Broad Aisle & numbered four:--------- To have & to hold the same with all the privileges & appurtenances to him the said Abner W. Meriam, his heirs & assigns forever; ------ And I do hereby in the capacity aforesaid, covenant with the said Abner W. Meriam, his heirs & assigns, that the said Joseph Meriam Junr. seized of the premises; - that I was duly licensed by said Court to make sale 3 (1332) thereof; & that it was necessary the same should be sold for the purposes aforesaid; that previous to the intended sale I took the oath by law prescribed, & gave public notice thereof according to the direc- tions of the Law in such cases made & provided, &, that the said Abner W. Meriam offered most for said premises, & the same was therefore struck off to him for the sum aforesaid, at a public vendue held at the late dwelling house of the said deceased on the twentyseventh day of August last. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the seventh day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred thirty two - Signed sealed & delivered } in presence of } Charles Meriam - Administrator Isaac Fiske } Middlesex p. October 1st A.D. 1832 Personal- ly approved the above name Charles Meriam Adminis- trator & acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act & deed before me - Isaac Fiske. Justice of the Peace. Entered with the town clerk Oct. 30th, 1832. By true copy Attest Charles Tidd - Town Clerk The following entry was made with the town clerk November twenty fourth, eighteen hundred thirty two - Taken up in Lexington on the twenty eighth of October, one dark red cow, a strap round her neck, with a chain attached to it --- the ends of her horns bolted. Peter Jones A true record Attest Charles Tidd - Town Clk. The following was entered with the town clerk on December fourth, eighteen hundred thirty two. Found in the enclosure of the Subscriber on Sunday the second of December instant, two oxen of a light red colour, one with high horns & a small star in the forehead, the other with a white face & a lopped horn, & both marked in the hair with the letter D. All the horns are bored near the ends. Thadeus Munroe A true record Attest Charles Tidd - Town Clerk. 4) (1833) Deed. Reed to Reed Know all the men by these Presents, That I Edmund Reed now of Lowell in the county of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in considera tion of thirty dollars, to me paid by Thaddeus Reed in Low- ell, in the County aforesaid, Yeoman, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do by these Pres- ents, grant, remise[?], release, & forever Quit-Claim, unto the said Thaddeus Reed, his heirs & assigns, all the right title, interest & estate, in & to a pew in Lexington meeting house in the county of aforesaid (No. fifty two) it being the pew formerly owned by Lydia Reed & Thaddeus Reed late of Lexington, deceased. To Have & to Hold the above release Premises to him the said Thaddeus Reed his heirs & assigns to his & their use & behoof forever; so that neither I the said Edmund Reed nor my heirs, or any other person or persons claiming by, from, or under me or them, or in the name, right, or stead of me or them, shall or will, by any way or means, have, claim, or demand any right or title to the above-released premises, or to any part or parcel thereof forever. In witness whereof, I , the said Edmund Reed have hereunto set my hand & seal the twenty seventh day of February in the year of our Lord eighteen hun- dred & thirty three Edmund Reed LS Signed, sealed, & delivered }. in presence of us William Chandler Nathan Chandler Middlesex ss, Feby 27A.D. 1833 Then personally appeared the above named Edmund Reed & acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act & deed William Chandler } Justice of the Peace Entered with the town clerk March 2nd 1833 A true copy--Attest Charles Tidd, Town Clk. 5 (1833) Deed. Morse to Simonds Know all men by these Presents that I Hazen Morse of Boston, County of Suffolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Engraver, in consideration of fifty dollars wel and truly paid by Jonathan Simonds of Boston aforesaid, Broker, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell & convey unto the said Jon- athan Simonds his heirs & assigns forever, a certain half pew on the lower floor of Lexington meeting- house, being No. ten as will appear on reference to the town records Vol. 6 Page 53 and 54 Being the same as sold of to me on execution in my favour against Samuel Stone of Lexington aforesaid, Labourer, also I give grant sell & convey unto Jonathan Simonds aforesaid for & in consideration of ten dollars well & truly paid me all my right title and interest I have in a certain gallery Pew in Lexington meeting house being No twenty four Reference to the town records will more fully explain, being the same as sold of to me in part satisfaction for execution against Samuel Stone and as returned into the Clerk's office by Isaac Trainor[?] Deputy Sheriff for the County of Middelsex, the same having been returned in the Clerk Office in the County of Suf[ folk in the Court of Common Pleas, to have & to hold the afore granted premises to him the said Simonds his heirs & assigns forever And I do warrant the said Premises to the said Simonds that they are free of all incumbran- ces, that I have a good right to sell & convey the same to the said Jonathan Simonds and that I will warrant and defend the same against all persons claiming from by or under me in any shape or manner whatever - In witness whereof I the said Hazen Morse with Lucy my wife have hereunto set our hands & seals this twenty second day of February in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hundred and twenty two Hazen Morse L.S. [blank] L.S. Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us witnesses, Isaiah Spurr Alpheus Cary. Boston May second 1836 Suffolk Solicit Then the above named Hazen Morse personally appeared before me & acknowledged the above instrument by him subscribed to be his free act & deed - John D. Dyer Justice Peace a true copy attest --Charles Tidd Town Clerk written on side: Entered with the town clerk Apr 5th 1833. 6 1833 Deed. Welles to Viles. Know all men by these Presents, that I John Welles of Boston in the County of Suffolk, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Merchant, in consideration of fifty three dollars to me paid by Elizabeth Viles of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of one said, Widow, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have remised, released, & forever quit claimed, and do for myself & my heirs, by these presents, remise, release, & forever quit claim unto the said Viles, her heirs & Assigns, all my right, title & interest whatsoever, in & to , one moiety or half part of a certain Pew, numbered forty as the pew are designated in the meeting house in said Lexington, being the easterly part or half of said Pew, and all the same set off to me on an execution in my favour against Joshua Swan, which issued from the Boston Court of Common Pleas, at the October term thereof A.D. 1819, as by the return thereof in the Clerk's Office more fully appears- To have & to Hold the aformentioned Premises, with all the Privileges & Appurtenances there unto belonging, to her the said Viles, her Heirs & Assigns forever; so that neither I the said John Welles, nor my Heirs, or any other person or Persons claiming from under me or them, or in the name, might or stead of me or them, shall or will, by any way or means, have, claim, or demand any Right or Title to the aforsaid Premises, or their Appurtenances, or to any part or parcel thereof, forever. In witness whereof, I the said John Welles & Abigail my wife of said John Welles, hereby rebuting her right of dower in the Premises, have hereunto set our hands & seals this sixteenth day of April, In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty one Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of us, A. F Welles Jane Welles John Welles. L. S. A. Welles. L. S. Suffolk SS Boston Feby 12th, 1825. Then the above named John Welles, acknowledged the above Instrument to he his free act & deed before me Entered with the town Clerk in Lexington Apr. 24, 1833. N. G. Netting Justice of Peace A true copy attest Charles Tidd Town Clerk. 7 (1833) Deed. Cutler to Horton. Know all men by these Presents, that I Nathaniel Cutler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Guardian to the minor children of Charles Smith late of Lexington, deceased, by an order of the Court of Probate begun & holden at Cambridge on the second Tuesday of January one thousand eight hundred & thirty three, was licensed & duly empowered to sell & pass deeds to convey the real estate of the said Charles Smith for the benefit of said minor children. And whereas I the said Nathaniel Cutler, having given public notice of the intended sale by posting up notifications there of according to law, & having first given bonds & taken the oath by law in such cases required, did on the first day of April eighteen hundred & thirty three, pursuant to the license & notice aforesaid, sell at public vendue one undivided half of Gallery Pew No. 10 in Lexington Meetinghouse, being part of the real estate of said Charles Smith, to Michael Horton of said Lex- ington, for twelve dollars, he being the highest bidder therefor. Therefore know ye, that I the said Nathaniel Cutler, Guar- dian as aforesaid, by virtue of the power & authority aforesaid & in consideration of the aforesaid sum of twelve dollars to me paid by the said Horton the receipt whereof I do here- by acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell & convey unto the said Horton his heirs & assigns the premises above described, To have & to hold the afore granted premises, with all the priviledges & appurtenances to the same belonging to him the said Horton his heirs & assigns forever. In witness whereof I the said Nathaniel Cutler, Guardian as aforesaid, have hereunto set my hand & seal this third day of April eighteen hundred & thirty three. Nathaniel Cutler Guardian. L.S. Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of us Nathaniel Mulliken Nathan Dudley Middlesex ss. April 3rd 1833 The personally appeared the within named Nathaniel Cutler and acknowledged the within instrument by him subscribed to be his free act & deed Before me N. Mulliken Justice of the Peace Entered with the town Clerk June 4th 1833. A true record, Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. 8) (1833.) The following was entered with the town clerk October seventh eighteen hundred thirty three- I hereby certify that on Sunday the twenty nineth of September last, I found on my premises a stray ox - black with a bunch under the right flank, with a small piece cropped from the right ear -- Joel Viles A true record - Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. This may certify that we the subscribers have agreed upon the division of the fence on the line of land between us lying in Lexington as follows: viz: Thaddeus Munroe shall build & maintain the following pieces of fence. 1st beginning at the old road, thence southerly 16 rods & 22 links to a stake & stones ---2nd beginning at the southwest cor- ner of Philip Rusell's land, thence westerly 9 rods to a stake & stones - 3rd beginning at a stake & stones on an old ditch, thence westerly 9 rods to the S.W. corner of said Russell's land 4th beginning at said corner, thence northerly 5 rods & 22 links to a stake and stones - 5th beginning at an Oak tree on a ditch bank, thence southwesterly 31 rods & 3 links to the corner of said Munroe's & Russell's land - Philip Russell shall build & maintain the following pieces of fence: viz: 1st beginning at a stake & stones north of the new road, thence southerly 16 rods & 22 links to the southeast corner of said Rus- sel's land - 2nd & 3rd beginning at a stake & stones 9 rods west- erly of the last named corner, thence westerly 18 rods to a stake & stones - 4th beginning at a stake & stones near the wall thence northerly 4 rods & links to the northeast corner of said Munroe's land - 5th beginning at said corner thence southwesterly 31 rods & 3 links to said oak tree - and we fur- ther agree the said Munroe & Russell shall have all the wall & fence now standing on each of their parts assigned them respectiverly to make & maintain free of expense to either of them respectively to make & maintain free of expense to either of them- Dated at Lexington this twenty seventh day of September - 1833 Thads. Munroe Philip Russell A true copy attest C. Tidd - Town Clerk 9) (1834) This certifies that the Pew No. 6, in Lexington meeting- house was sold to Deac. Nehemiah Munroe of Roxbury for 32 dollars at Public Vendue, he being the highest bidder, the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, and that the sd Nehemiah Munroe is the owner thereof, as will appear by the Records on Lexington Town Book- Given under our hands & seals at Lexington this 22nd day of December 1794 - John Bridge L.S. } John Parkhurst L.S. } William Munroe L.S. } Committee. Isaac Hastings L.S. } John Chandler Jr L.S. } Boston Dec 9th 1830. In consideration sixteen dollars paid by Jonas Munroe of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex, we the admin istrators of the estate of the within named Nehemiah Munroe, hereby assign, convey & quitclaim all right & title to the within mentioned Pew, to said Jonas Munroe, his heirs & assigns Edmund Munroe} Adminis'trs John Clap} to Estate of Nehemiah Munroe Entered & recorded Feb 16, 1834. A true copy, attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk Bill of Sale Lexington April 4th 1834. The condition of the following Bill of Sale is for the security & sure payment of rent of the Brooks Farm in Lincoln, for which I am to pay to John Muzzey, guardian to children of Thomas Brooks & Dorothy Brook widows of sd deceased, or to their attorney, seventy five dollars on the first day of April next And for the security of which I have pledged & delivered to them one yoke of oxen 7 years old, one black the other brown, also one ox waggon with wide rimm'd wheels behind - Joseph Robbins Delivered in presence of us Josiah Nelson} Susan Spencer } Entered Apr. 6 1834 - 2 o'clock P. M. A true copy Attest C. Tidd Town Clerk. 10) (1834) Appraisal of a Cow. to Loammi Knight & Charles H. Fletcher, two disin= terested & judicious persons, both of Lexington in the County of Middlesex ------- ------------- greeting; You are hereby appointed & empowered to appraise upon oath at the true value thereof in money, according to your best judgement, a cow found & taken up by Peter C. Jones of Lexington aforesaid; who has entered & posted the same as the law directs --- And you are to make return of this warrant & your doings thereon into the Clerk's Office of said Lexington within seven days from the date hereof-- Given under my hand & seal the eighth day of December AD. 1832-- William Chandler - Justice of the Peace. Middlesex fr. Dec. 8th 1832. The above named Loammi Knight & Charles H. Fletcher personally appeared, & made oath that they would faithfully appraise the beast therein men- tioned according to their best judgement-- William Chandler - Justice Peace Lexington Dec. 8th 1832 - Persuant to the above warrant we have appraised the beast above mentioned at ten Dollars & fifty cents-- Loammi Knight Chandler Fletcher A true record Attest C. Tidd - Town Clerk. Deed of Pew Wyman to Stetson. Know all men by these presents, that I Nathan Wyman of Lexington, & Sarah Wyman wife of said Nathan in her right, in the County of Middlesex & Com- monwealth of Massachusetts, in consideration of forty dollars paid by Samuel Stetson of Lexington Counsellor at Law, the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give grant, bargain, sell & convey unto the said Samuel Stetson one undivided half part of pew No. 51 in the Rev. Mr. Briggs meet- ing house in Lexington, & in the north west corner thereof adjoin- ing the windows, & the first pew in front of the corner pew towards the pulpit -- Said Pew is owned by Doc. Proctor & myself, in right of my wife in equal moities -- To have & to hold the above-granted premises, with the 11 (1834) privileges & appurtenances thereto belonging, to the said Samuel Stetson, his heirs & assigns, to his & their use & behoof forever. And I the said Nathan Wyman, & I Sarah Wyman, for ourselves & our heirs, executors, & administrators, do covenant with the said Samuel Stetson , his heirs & assigns, that we are lawfully seized in fee of the aforegranted premises; that they are free from all encumbrances - That we have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Samuel Stetson as aforesaid, & that we will, & our heirs, executors, & administrators shall warrant & defend the same to the said Samuel Stetson his heirs & assigns forever, against the lawful claims & demand of all persons - In witness whereof the said Nathan Wyman & I Sarah Wyman wife of said Nathan- in token that I relinquish all right to & in the premises, have hereunto set our hands & seals this twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty four. Executed & delivered Nathan Wyman L.S. in Presence of us. Sarah Wyman L.S. N. Mulliken Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex ss. April 24th AD 1834 - Then personally appeared the above named Nathan Wyman & Sarah Wyman & acknowledged the above instrument & to be their free Act & Deed, Before me, N. Mulliken {Justice of the Peace Entered Apr. 25th 1834- A true Record-Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. Deed of Pew Simonds to Morrell. Know all men by these presents, that I Joshua Simonds of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in consideration of one hundred dollars paid me by Ambrose Mor- rell of the aforesaid town & County, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, & do hereby give, grant, bar- gain, sell & convey unto the said Ambrose Morrell, his heirs & assigns, one third part of pew number three on the floor in Lexington meeting house, & being the same that John Parkhurst, late of Lexington, deceased, died seized of & which was set off to me by order of the Judge of Probate in & for the County of Mi- ddlesex, to have & to hold said third part of said pew, to him 12 (1834) the said Ambrose Morrell, his heirs & assigns, & I do covenant with the said Ambrose Morrell, his heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of said third of said pew; that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Ambrose Morrell to hold as aforesaid— In witness whereof, I the said Joshua Simonds and Nabby Simonds wife of said Joshua in token of her relinquishing her right of dower in said third part of the above described pew have hereunto set our hands & seals this tenth day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty five— Signed, sealed & delivered, Joshua Simonds L. S. Abigail Simonds L. S. in the presence of us Amos Anger Nathan Chandler Maria Simonds Middlesex S. October 10th 1825 The the above named Joshua Simonds acknowledges the above instrument by him subscribed to be his act & deed Before me Nathan Chandler Justice Peace A true Record_ Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk— Entered with the town clerk May 20, 1834— Deed. Mann to Marshall. Know all men by these presents that Zadoc H. Mann of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Machinist, In consideration of one hundred dollars paid by Luther Marshall of Lowell in said County, Yeoman the receipt of whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant, bargain sell & deliver & convey unto the said Luther Marshall, his heirs & assigns, the personal property mentioned in the schedule hereunto annexed, & marked with the letter A. One cast & wrought iron turning lathe with the pulleys, bands, drums & bench belonging thereto_ valued at 50 .. 00 One circular saw with the apparatus belonging thereto 15 .. 00 One upright saw with apparratus belonging thereto 10 .. 00 The above articles are now in the shop occupied by Zadok H. Mann in Lexington, Mass. I agree to have this schedule on to a mortgage dated April 21, 1834 Zadok H. Mann. In Witness Hezekiah Smith. To have & to hold the above granted property with all 13 (1834) its privileges & appertenances thereunto belonging, to the said Luther Marshall & to his heirs & assigns & to their use & behoof forever; and I the said Zadok H. Mann, my heirs & assigns will warrant & defend the same against the lawful claims & demands of all persons, & that I have a good right to sell & convey and do by the presents sell & convey all the articles in the above schedule to the said Luther Marshall— provided nevertheless, that if the said Zadok H. Mann, his heirs & assigns pay or cause to be paid to the said Luther Marshall, his heirs assigns seventy three dollars in sixty days from date hereof, or according to the tenure of the Lowell Bank, and thereby discharge a certain note of hand for that sum bearing even date with these presents, then this deed & said note shall be null, other wise to remain in full force & virtue— Zadok H. Mann L. S. Dated April 21, 1834 Signed sealed delivered in presence of Hezekiah Smith A true record_ Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clk. Entered at this office May 1, 1834, half past eleven A. M. Deed. Esterbrook to Richardson — Know all men by these presents, that I William Esterbrook of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman — in consideration of eighty five dollars paid by Aaron P. Richardson of Lexington in the County aforesaid— Blacksmith, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell & convey unto the said Aaron P. Richardson his heirs & assigns all the stock & waggon following to wit: viz: four cows, two of them line back, five years old, one red cow seven years old, one brindle heifer three years old, one yoke speckled oxen & one ox waggon— To have & to hold the afore granted stock &c, to the said Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs & Assigns, to him & their use & behoof forever. And I do covenant with the said Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted stock &c that they are free from all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Aaron P. Richardson; And that I will warrant & defend the same stock &c, to the said Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs & assigns, forever, against the lawful 14 (1834) claims and demands of all persons. Provided, nevertheless, that if the said William Esterbrook, his heirs, Executors, or Administrators, pay to the said Aaron P. Richardson, his Heirs, Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, the sum of eighty five dollars with legal interest thereon in eight months from the note hereof, then this deed, as also a certain note of hand or being even date with these presents, given by the said William Esterbrook to the said Aaron P. Richardson to pay the sum aforesaid, at the time aforesaid; shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force. In witness whereof, I the said William Esterbrook have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred & thirty four. William Esterbrook L.S. Signed, Sealed, & Delivered in the presence of William Chandler Amos Singer Middlesex, Ss. March 25th 1834 Then the abovenamed William Esterbrook acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed, before me William Chandler } Justice of Peace A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk Entered at the town clerk's office March 26, 1834, half past 10 o'clock A.M. ___ Notice. To Mr. Charles Tidd Town Clerk of the Town of Lexington, This is to give notice that on the night of the 22nd inst. [instant, meaning "this month"] I Found as took up as light brown mare apparently about 8 or 9 years old, rather thin of flesh, one hind & one fore foot white, with white star in her forehead, together with a one horse waggon, dark coloured body, green pannels wheels, axletrees & shafts light green, both shafts have been broken & mended with iron Samuel Chandler Lexington May 30th 1834 15 (1834) Deed. Mann to Vinal [Vidal] & Edgerly, Know all man by these presents, that I Zadoc H Mann of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Trader, in consideration of one hundred & twenty five dollars to me paid by Robert Vinal of Charlestown in said County, Trader, & John S. Edgerly of Boston in the county of Suffolk trader, late partners, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged do hereby give, grant, sell, assign, bargain & transfer to the said Vinal & Edgerly the saw & appurtenances specified in the schedule annexed an marked A. And I hereby acknowledge that said property, specified in said schedule has become the property of said Vinal & Edgerly, and if I shall fail to pay at the maturity of each, certain notes of hand signed by me & dated this day viz, six notes of hand, five of which are for twenty dollars each, & one for twenty five dollars, payable the first in thirty days, & the others for the succeeding five months, then the said Vinal & Edgerly upon my failure to pay either of said notes shall have the right to enter & take possession of the said property without any let or hindrance on my part. And if I pay said notes according to the terms thereof, then the above shall be void & of no effect. Witness my hand & seal this seventh day of June A.D. 1834. Zadoc H. Mann L.S. Witness A. W. Austin Middlesex Ss. June 7th 1834. Then the above named Zadoc H. Mann acknowledged the above to be his free act & deed before me A. W. Austin J. Peace June 7th 1834, the same[?] was delivered to Mr. Vinal in presence of. Schedule A. 1 Saw at Mill in Lexington valued at $100"00 with it gear & appurtenances. I agree that the Mr. Mann shall not be called upon for the first note under sixty days, June 7th, 1834. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk Entered June seventy A.D. One thousand eight hundred & thirty four - at 5 minutes past two o'clock P.M. 16 (1834.) Warrant. To Messrs. Benjamin Muzzey & Elias Mead, two disinterested & judicious persons, both of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Greeting; L. S. You are hereby appointed & empowered to appraise upon oath, at the true value thereof in money according to your best judgement, a horse found and taken up by Col. Samuel Chandler of Lexing foresaid who has entered & posted the same as the law directs. You are also appointed & empowered to appraise as aforesaid, a one horse waggon, & harness, & two bags and contents, found by said Chandler, & entered & posted as aforesaid. And you are to make return of this warrant, and your doings thereon, into the Clerk's office of said Lexington, within seven days from the date hereof. Given under my name & seal this seventh day of June A.D. 1834. C. Tidd. Town Clerk. The within named Benjamin Muzzey and Elias Mead personally appeared & made oath that they would faithfully appraise the horse & waggon, harness, bags & contents, above mentioned, according to to their best judgement. Before me, C. Tidd } Town Clerk - Lexington June 7th, 1834. In Conformity with the requirements of the within warrant, we have appraised the within mentioned Horse, Waggon, Harness & Bags of follows viz. Horse at Eighteen Dollars 50/100 - 16..50 Waggon at Two Dollars 75/100 - 2..75 Harness at One Dollar - 1..00 Two Bags & Contents at fifteen cents ..15 Whole amount twenty two Dollars 40/100 - 22..40 Lexington June 7th, Eighteen Hundred & thirty four Benjamin Muzzey Elias Mead A true record attest C. Tidd. Town Clerk. 17 (1834.) Deed. Bacon to Bacon. Know all men by these presents, that I Clark Bacon of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in consideration of four hundred & fifty dollars paid by Frederick Bacon of Bedford of said County & said Commonwealth, the Receipt where of is hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant bargain, sell & convey unto the said Frederick Bacon 200 lb of sole leather, value 40 dollars; 4 Doz. Morocco skins at 44 dollars 10 sides Neats leather @ 35 dollars; 1 pr. R. Sheeting @ 9 Dollars; 8 lb thread at 9 dollars; 1 pr. cotton cloth @ $4"00 a doz. bindings @ $ 16..0; 2 doz. Kid skins @ $20..00 3 work benches & tools @ $18..00; 1 stove @ $8..00; shoes made on hand $150: 2 mahogany tables @ 22 dollars; 1 looking glass @ $8.00; 1 Carpet @ $20..00; 1 brass fire set @ $9.00; 2 feather beds & two french bedsteads @ $40..00 1 Beauro [Bureau] @ $12..00; 1 Brass kettle @ $7..00; 1 Doz. flag bottom chairs $10..00; 2 Rocking chairs @ $3.00; total value four hundred & eighty four dollars situated in said Lexington, to have & to hold the above granted property with the privileges & appurtenances thereto belonging, to the said Frederick Bacon, his Heirs & Assigns to his & their use & behoof forever And I the said Clark Bacon for myself and my Heirs, Executors & Administrators, do covenant with the said Frederick Bacon, his Heirs & Assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted, property, that they are free from all encumbrances; That I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Frederick Bacon, as aforesaid; and that I will, & my heirs Executors & Administrators, shall warrant & defend the same to the said Frederick Bacon, his Heirs & Assigns, forever, against the lawful claim & demands of all Persons. Provided nevertheless, that if the said Clark Bacon by himself, his heirs, executors or administrators, shall pay into the said Frederick Bacon, his Heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the said sum of four hundred & fifty dollars, in one year from the date hereof, with interest on said sums, at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable (annually) then this Deed as also a Note hearing even date with these presents, signed by the said Clark Bacon, whereby he promises to pay to the said Frederick Bacon, the said sum & interest at the time 18 (1834) aforesaid, shall then be absolutely void to all intents & purposes. In witness whereof, I the said Clark Bacon have hereunto set my hand & seal this seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty four Executed & delivered in Presence of C. A. Bacon } Clark Bacon L. S. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. ________ Deed. Mann to Smith. Know all men by these presents, That I Zadok H. Mann of Lexington, In the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Machinist, in consideration of forty dollars paid by Hezekiah Smith of Woburn in the said County, this tenth day of June 1834, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell & convey, unto the said H. Smith, three Beaureau [Bureaus] new partly finished in my shop in Lexington, for the purpose of paying a debt for which he is holder for the sum of forty Dolls. and if said Mann shall pay the same at the time due, this shall be null, otherwise remain in full force & virtue. To have & to hold the above granted premises, with the privileges & appurtenances thereto belonging, to the said Smith his Heirs & Assigns, & to their Use & Behalf forever, And I the said Mann, for myself & my Heirs, Executors & Administrators, do covenant with the said Smith, his Heirs & Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in fee of the aforegranted premises; that they are free from all encumbrances; that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Smith as aforesaid; and that I will, & my Heirs, Executors & Administrators shall warrant & defend the same to the said Smith, & his Heirs & Assigns, forever, against the lawful claims & demands of all persons. Provided nevertheless, That if the said Mann, his Heirs, Executors or Administrators, shall pay unto the said Smith, to his in the time before mentioned, with interest on said sum, at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum, payable, then this deed signed by the said Mann, whereby I agree to pay Smith, at the times aforesaid 19 (1834) shall then be absolutely void to all intents & purposes. In witness whereof, I the said Mann, have hereunto set my hand & seal this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty four. Zadok H. Mann - L. S. Executed & delivered in presence of C. Tidd. } Lexington August 16th, 1834, Recd & Recorded in Vol. I. page 18th Miscellaneous Records. A true Record, Attest C Tidd, Town Clerk. _____ Mortgage. Hoyt to Simonds. Whereas Daniel Hoyt is indebted unto Jonathan Simonds of Boston in the sum of two hundred & twenty six dollars & eight six cents according to a promissory note given by said Hoyt dated April 1st 1834, payable to said Simonds re order in one year from date of two hundred & twenty six dollars & eighty six cents, said Hoyt will give for security for the punctual payment of said notes, & is willing to make a conveyance to said Simonds of his live stock, waggon & ox cart now on the described in a schedule hereunto annexed for that purpose. Now therefore in consideration of the premises, & of five dollars paid by said Simonds, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, I the said Hoyt do hereby bargain sell & in said schedule hereunto annexed - To have & to hold the same described personal property to him said Simonds, his executors & administrators to & for their own use. Provided nevertheless, & this bill of sale is upon this express condition that if the said Hoyt shall punctually pay said note in manner aforesaid, this bill of sale shall be void. Otherwise he & remain in force - and said Simonds may sell said property at public or private sale & apply the proceeds of the sale to the payment of said note, if any surplus remain after paying said note & charges, said Simonds shall pay the same to said Hoyt or his assigns. Received payment witness my hand this first day of April 1834. Daniel Hoyt Sarah Fogg E. F. Allen } Witness 20 (1834) I acknowledge to have received for safe keeping all the stock, waggons &c, named in the annexed schedule of Jona Simonds, & agree to hold them subject to said Simonds order. Witness my hand first day of April 1834 Daniel Hoyt. C. F. Allen Sarah Fogg } Witness Schedule of Live Stock Waggon & ox cart of Daniel Hoyt mortgaged to Jonathan Simonds of Boston viz. one yoke of oxen at 64..00 one old do " 48..00 Six heifers at 11.64 (each) 69..86 One waggon at 30..00 One ox cart " 5..00 ___ $226..86 Lexington Nov 4, 1834 at half past 3 o'clock P.M. Received & recorded in Vol. I. page 19 Miscellaneous Records. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. ___ Lexington July 16, 1834 William H. Skinner bought of Jacob Skinner, one half of all the grass & oats raised on the farm where I now live, he paying me for getting the same into the barn, for the sum of seventy five dollars, also one half of all the other produce raised on the same place for twenty-five dollars the whole amounting to one hundred dollars. $100.. Recd. Payment. Jacob Skinner Lexington Dec. 31, 1834 at 3 o clock P.M. Received & Recorded. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk ___ Lexington 22 Dec. 1834. William H. Skinner bought of Silas Wheeler one cow for seventeen dollars. $17.. Received Payment Silas Wheeler Clarrissa L. Wheeler Received & Recorded Dec 31, 1834, 3 o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C Tidd, Town Clerk 21 (1835) Notice. To Mr. Charles Tidd, Clerk of the Town of Lexington This is to give notice the twenty third day of December last, I found between Lexington Meeting house & Munroes tavern, the following articles. 43 pieces of brown Cotton, 1 do [ditto] Red Flannel, 1 do Red Padding. The owner to me is unknown. Dated at Lexington January 1st, 1835 Samuel Fiske. A true record attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. ___ Mortgage of Personal property Joseph Rugg to Isaac Huffmaster, Nathan Harrington, Jr, Thomas C. Gould, Jos. F. Lebaron [Joseph F. LeBaron] Jany 20th, 1835 Know all men by these presents, that I Joseph Rugg of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex, Butcher in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars to me paid, by Isaac Huffmaster, Nathan Harrington Jr, Thomas C. Gould & Joseph F. Lebaron all of said Lexington, Gentlemen, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have bargained, granted & sold, and by these presents do grant do grant, bargain & sell unto the said Isaac Huffmaster, Nathan Harrington Jr. Thomas C. Gould & Joseph F. Lebaron, thirty three hogs, value at five dollars each, amounting to one hundred & sixty five dollars, 2 horses at one hundred & twenty five dollars, 3 waggons at sixty dollars; 4 Harnesses of twenty dollars; 1 sleigh at twelve dollars, 1 pung at seven dollars; one sett of balances at twelve dollars, 6 cords of wood at Twenty- four dollars, 3 beadsteads, beds & bedding at sixty dollars, 1 beareau [bureau] at six dollars, 1 desk at seven dollars, 1 clock at five dollars. To have & to hold all & singular the said articles of personal property unto the said Isaac Huffmaster, Nathan Harrington Jr. Thomas C. Gould, & Joseph F. Lebaron, their executors, administra- tors & assigns forever, and I the said Joseph Rugg, for myself, my executors & administrators, all & singular, the said articles, of personal property, by these presents granted, bargained & sold & every of them unto the said Isaac, Nathan Jr, Thomas C. & Joseph F. their executors, administrators & assigns against him the said Joseph Rugg 20 (1834) I acknowledge to have received for safe keeping all the stock, waggons ec. named in the annexed schedule of Jona [Jonathan] Simonds, & agree to hold them subject to said Simonds order - Witness my hand first day of April 1834 C. F. Allen } Witness Daniel Hoyt Sarah Fogg} Schedule of Live Stock Waggons & ox cart of Daniel Hoyt Mortgaged to Jonathan Simonds of Boston viz. one yoke of oxen at 64..00 one old do " 58..00 Six heifer at 11.64 (each) 69..86 one waggon at 30..00 one ox cart " 5..00 ______ $226..86 Lexington Nov. 4, 1834 at half past 3 o'clock P.M. Received & recorded in Vol. 1 page 19 miscellaneous Records - A True Record Attest C. Field, Town Clerk ___________________________________________________________ Lexington July 16, 1834 William H. Skinner bought of Jacob Skinner one half of all the grass & oats raised on the farm where I now live, he paying me for getting the same into the barn, for the sum of seventy five dollars, also one half of all the other produce raised on the farm place for twenty five dollars the whole amounting to one hundred dollars. $100.. Recd Payment Jacob Skinner Lexington Dec. 31, 1834 at 3 o'clock P.M. Received & Recorded A true Record Attest C. Field, Town Clerk _________________________________________________________ Lexington 22 Dec. 1834 William H. Skinner bought of Silas Wheeler one cow for seventeen dollars $17.. Received Payment Silas Wheeler Clarissa L. Wheeler Received & Recorded Dec 31, 1834, 3 o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 21 (1835) Notice. To Mr. Charles Tidd, Clerk of the Town of Lexington This is to give notice the twenty third day of December last, I found between Lexington Meeting house & Munroes Tavern, the following articles - 4 pieces of brown Cotton, 1 do [ditto] Red Flannel, 1 do Red Padding[?] - The owner to me is unknown - Dated at Lexington January 1st, 1835 - Samuel Fiske. A true record attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk - _________________________________________________________ Mortgage of Personal Property Joseph Rugg to Isaac Huffmaster, Nathan Harrington, Jr., Thomas C. Gould, Jos. F. Lebaron _ Jany 20th, 1835 _ Know all men by these presents, that I Joseph Rugg of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex, Butcher in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars to me paid, by Isaac Huffmaster, Nathan Harrington, Jr., Thomas C. Gould & Joseph F. Lebaron, all of said Lexington, gentlemen, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have bargained, granted & sold and by these presents do grant do grant, bargain & sell unto the said Isaac Huffmaster, Nathan Harrington, Jr., Thomas C. Gould & Joseph F. Lebaron, thirty three hogs, value at five dollars each, amounting to one hundred & sixty five dollars, 2 horses at one hundred & twenty five dollars, 3 waggons at sixty dollars; 4 Harnesses at twenty dollars; 1 sleigh at twelve dollars, 1 pung at seven dollars; one set of balances at twelve dollars, 6 cords of wood at twenty - four dollars, 3 beadsteads, beds & bedding at sixty dollars, 1 beareau [bureau] at six dollars, 1 desk at seven dollars, 1 clock at five dollars - To have & to hold all & singular the said articles of personal property until the said Isaac Huffmaster, Nathan Harrington, Jr., Thomas C. Gould & Joseph F. Lebaron, their executors, administra- tors & assigns forever, and I the said Joseph Rugg, for myself, my executors & administrators, all & singular, the said articles, of per- sonal property, by these presents granted, bargained & sold, & every of them until the said Isaac, Nathan Jr, Thomas C. & Joseph F. their executors, administrators & assigns against him the said Joseph Rugg 22 (1835) his executors & administrators, & against all & every other person & persons whatsoever, shall & will warrant & forever defend, by these presents. Provided nevertheless that if I, said Joseph Rugg, my executors & administrators or assigns or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Isaac, Nathan Jr. Thomas C. and Joseph F. their executors, administrators or assigns, the sum of five hundred dollars with lawful interest for the same on or before the twenty first day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty six, then these presents, & every clause, article & thing herein contained shall cease & be void; otherwise shall remain in full force & virtue. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twentieth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty five. Joseph Rugg Signed; sealed, and delivered in the presence of Daniel Lukesman Entered with the town Clerk of Lexington Jan. 22. 1835. A true Copy Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. ___ Know all men by these presents, that I Joseph Rugg of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, Victualler, now in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars to me paid by Ephriam [Ephraim] Merriam of Concord, & Judson Murdock of Cambridge both of said County - Gentlemen, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have bargained, granted & sold, & by these presents, do grant, bargain & sell under the said Ephriam Merriam & Judson Murdock the articles of personal property which are described into the schedule hereunto annexed, marked A. To have & to hold, all & singular, the said articles of personal property unto the said Merriam & Murdock, their heirs, executors, administrators or assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Joseph Rugg, my executors, administrators or assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid on demand a certain prommisory note for the sum of five hundred dollars, bearing date Jan, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty five, 23 (1835) signed by Abel Parker & Joseph Rugg, payable to Samuel Davison, and endorsed by said Davison & by the said Ephriam Merriam to the Concord Bank, also a certain promissory note signed by said Abel Parker & Joseph Rugg bearing date the tenth day of Jan. in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred & thirty five for the sum of four hundred & ten dollars payable to the said Judson Murdock, or his order in ten days from date & endorsed by the said Judson to Edmund Boynton, then these presents, every clause article & thing, herein contained; shall cease & be void, otherwise shall remain in full force & virtue. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal this thirtieth day of Jan in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty five Joseph Rugg } L.S. Signed, sealed, delivered in presence of Edmund Boynton. Schedule A. 27 Hogs values at 5.00 - 135..00 2 Horses " " 125..00 3 Waggons " " 75..00 4 Harnesses " " 20..00 1 Sleigh " " 12..00 1 Pung " " 6..00 1 Sett of Balances 12..00 6 Cords Wood " 24..00 3 Bedsteads, Beds & Bedding - 60..00 1 Beaureau - 6..00 1 Desk - 7..00 1 Clock - 5..00 1 Lot of Wood in Lincoln Both of John Muzzy 40..00 1 Buffaloe Robe 2..00 1 String of Bells 1..00 Lot Manure 12..00 Lot Barrels 2..00 1 Brass Firesett 5..00 1 Carpet - 6..00 ___ $555..00 Entered with the town clerk of Lexington Jan. thirtieth, A.D. one thousand eight hundred & Thirty five, at 9 o'clock P.M. A true Record attest - C. Tidd, Town Clerk. 24 (1835) Know all men by these Presents, that I Timo. [Timothy] P. Ropes, of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, have granted, bargained, & sold, and by these Presents, do grant, bargain & sell to John Davis and William Muzzey, of said Lexington in said Middlesex County, in consideration of their becoming with me responsible to the Treasurer of the Ministerial Fund in the aforesaid town and the aforesaid County, for the sum of two hundred dollars for one year from this date, all the household goods, furniture & chattels, mentioned & specified in the schedule hereto annexed; To have & to hold, all & singular the said goods, furniture & chattels unto them the said Davis & said Muzzey, their executors, administrators & assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I, the said Ropes, my executors, administrators or assigns, or any of them, do disengage said Davis & said Muzzey from said responsibility in one year from this date, then these Presents & every clause thereof, shall be void & of no effect; & provided further that until default be made of disengaging said Davis & said Muzzey from said responsibility, said Ropes may return possession of said goods, furniture & chattels, without any molestation or hindrance. Dated Jan 21st, A.D. 1835. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of Benjamin Muzzey Timo. P Ropes L.S. John Davis L.S. William Muzzey L.S. N.B. All interlineations, & alterations in the preceding instrument relating to Mr. William Muzzey were made before signature. Schedule referred to in the preceding document. Lower front Room. Carpet 25 yds - 18,00; Rug - 2,00; = 20,00 Grecian table = 5,00; Work table 3,00; = 8,00 6 Flat bottom chairs 5,00; 1 Rocking chair 2,00 = 7,00 Looking glass 6,00; Fire Sett 6,00 = 12,00 Front Chamber. Bed, pillows, ticking, and bedstead = 14,00 Case of drawers 4,00; Portable desk 3,00 = 7 ___ 68,00 Acct. carried over. 25 Act. brought over 68,00 Book case 5,00; 6 dark coloured chairs 1,50; = 6,50 Back Chamber. Bed, pillows & ticking 12,00; Fire Sett 3,00; = 15,00 6 yellow chairs 2,00; Looking glass 2,00; = 4,00 1 pair Card tables 5,00; Washing stand, 75; = 5,75 Upper Chambers. 1 French bedstead 5,00; three low post ditto 5,00; = 10,00 Sundries. All my bedding - 30,00 Time piece 5,00; mahogany 3 1/2 ft. table 4,00; 9,00 All my crockery, Glass & iron wares 25,00 Cooking stove 20,00; 9 ft. pine table 4,00; = 24,00 All my tin & Wooden wares 2,75 ___ $200,00 Entered with the town Clerk of Lexington Feb. fourth, A.D. one thousand eight hundred & thirty five, at 4 o'clock P.M. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. I hereby certify that I have recorded payment in full for the above mortgage. John Davis ___ Deed. Rugg to Studley. Know all men by these presents, that I Joseph Rugg of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman, in consideration of one hundred & forty three dollars, paid by Sarah M. Studley of Lexington in the County aforesaid, single woman, the receipt whereof I do herely acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell & convey unto the said Sarah M. Studley, her heirs & assigns the following articles horese waggon $15..00 five cords wood 20.00 10 cords of wood on the Brook's lot in Lincoln Bot.[?] of John Muzzey 30,00 Lot of faggots on the above named lot 35,00 3 1/2 cords of wood in Benj. Reed's lot 8,00 Lot of wood on Charles Robin son's lot the same that I bought at Acct.[?] $118,00 2 buffaloe skins 5,00 2 beds & bedding 20,00 ___ 25,00 To have & to hold the aforegranted Articles, to the said Sarah M. Studley; her heirs & Assigns to her & their use & behoof forever. And I do covenant with the said Sarah Studley, her heirs & Assigns, that I am lawfully siezed in fee of the aforegranted 26 (1835) Articles; that they are free from all encumbrances; that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Sarah M Studley, and that I will warrant & defend the same articles to the said Sarah M. Studley, her heirs & assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. Provided, nevertheless, that if I the said Joseph Rugg, his heirs, executors, or administrators pay to the said Sarah M. Studley, her heirs, executors administrators or assigns, the sum of one hundred & forth three dollars, on or before the first day of January eighteen hundred & thirty six, with interest then this deed, also a certain note of hand, hearing even date with these presents, given by the said Joseph Rugg, to the said Sarah to pay the same sum with interest, at the time aforesaid, shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force. In witness whereof, I the said Joseph Rugg, have hereunto set my hand & seal this seventh day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five Joseph Rugg L.S. Signed, Sealed, & delivered, in the presence of William Chandler. Middlesex, Ss. 183[blank]. Then the above named acknowledged the above instrument to be free act & deed - before me [blank] Justice of Peace. Entered with the town Clerk of Lexington February seventh a quarter before eight P.M. A true Copy attest - C. Tidd, Town Clerk ___ Deed. Esterbrook to Richardson. Know all men by these presents, that I William Easterbrook [Estabrook] of Lexington, in the county of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman, in consideration of one hundred & forty dollars, paid by Aaron P. Richardson, of Lexington in the County aforesaid, Blacksmith, the receipt whereof whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant sell & convey unto the said Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs & assigns the following stock, hay &c, as follows: viz, 3 cows $42..00 1 yoke oxen 40..00 ox waggon 30..00 All the hay in the barn of Amos Ainger [Angier] 22.00 2 swine 6.00 ___ $140 27 (1835) To have & to hold the aforegranted stock & to the said Aaron P. Richardson, his Heirs & Assigns, to his & their use & behoof forever, & I do warrant with the said Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully siezed in fee of the aforegranted stock &c that they are free of all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Richardson, & that I will warrant & defend the same stock &c, to the said Richardson, his heirs & assigns forever, against the lawful claims & demands of all persons. Provided nevertheless that if the said William Esterbrook his heirs, executors, or administrators, pay to the said of Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, the sum of one hundred & forth dollars, on, or before the first day of January eighteen hundred & thirty six, with interest thereon, then this deed, also a certain note of hand, hearing even date with these presents, given by the said William Esterbrook to the said Aaron P. Richardson, to pay the same sum & interest at the time aforesaid; shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force. In witness whereof I the said William Esterbrook, have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty first day of January in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred & thirty five. William Esterbrook L.S. Signed, Sealed, and Delivered in the presence of Esther R. Ainger John Ainger Middlesex, Ss. 183[blank] Then the above named acknowledged the above instrument to be free act & deed - before me, [blank] Justice of Peace Entered with the town Clerk of Lexington Feb. 21, 1835 } at eleven o'clock A.M. A true record, Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. ___ Mortgage from Joseph Rugg to Samuel Stetson The following is annexed to Schedule A. recorded on the twenty third page Schedule B. The following articles are included in schedule "A"; but were not sold at Public Auction; but are transferred to Samuel Stetson by Judson, Murdock & Ephriam Merriam, the Mortgages mentioned in the first conveyance & any interest that I may still have in them I hereby transfer to said Stetson with power & authority to sell the same, with such articles as I have added hereunto, marked B, & at such time & manner as he may judge for my interest, in consideration that said Stetson has become bound for 28 (1835) me to the Concord Bank on a note dated March 4 A.D. 1835 for one hundred & twenty five dollars Joseph Rugg Lexington March 5th 1835 2 Harnesses $10 1 Sett of Balances 12 2 Bedsteads, beds & bedding 40 1 Bereau [Bureau] 6 1 Desk 7 1 Clock 5 1 Lot wood & faggots in Lincoln 40 B. 2 Buffaloe Robes 4 B 2 strings of Bells 2 B 1 Lot Manure 12 1 brass fire sett 5 1 Carpet 6 The above schedule B. was entered with me March 6. 1835 at 1 o'clock P.M. - A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. This is to certify that I the within named Judson Murdock, hereby grant & release all my right, title & interest, to the within named mortgaged personal property, which is described in schedule A. & annexed to the within named mortgage deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this fourth day of March A.D. 1835, Judson Murdock, L.S. In Presence of James Brooks. In consideration of on hundred & twenty five dollars to me paid by Saml Stetson I do hereby release & assign all my interest in the within mortgaged personal property to said Stetson being the articles mentioned in schedule numbered A. except that part thereof which has been sold In testimony whereof I the said Ephriam Meriam have hereunto set my hand & seal this fifth day of March A.D. 1835 Ephraim Meriam L.S. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of N. Brooks. The above instrument was entered with me March 6, 1835 at 1 o'clock P.M. A true record attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. 29 (1835.) Taken up by the subscriber on saturday 21 March inst. a sorrel coloured colt, supposed to be four years old Isaac S. Lakin. There above notice was entered with me 25, March inst. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk ___ Mortgage - Goodnow to Sanderson. Know all men by these presents That I Edward Goodnow of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman in consideration of one hundred dollars to me paid by Eunice Sanderson of Lowell in the county & Commonwealth aforesaid, Widow, the receipt whereof is hereby sent to the said Eunice Sanderson, all the articles of furniture to wit, one mahogany sofa, twenty five yards of carpeting, one mahogany table, one birch table, one pine table, two looking glasses, one dozen chairs, one brass fire sett, one bed & bedstead; one dining & one tea sett, also one mahogany work table. To have & to hold the same to the said Eunice Sanderson her executors, administrators & assigns, to her & their use & behoof forever. And I do covenant with the said Eunice Sanderson, her heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully siezed in fee of the aforegranted articles, of furniture, that they are free of all incumbrance, that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Eunice Sanderson, & that I will warrant & defend the same articles of furniture to the said Eunice Sanderson, her heirs & assigns forever against the lawful claims & demands of all persons. Provided nevertheless that if I the said Edward Goodnow or my executors or administrators, shall pay to the said Eunice Sanderson, her executors, or administrators, shall pay to the said Eunice Sanderson, her executors, administrators or assigns, the sum of one hundred dollars with legal interest thereon, in one year from the date hereof, then this deed as also a note of hand of even date herewith, given by the said Edward Goodnow to the said Eunice Sanderson, to pay the sum aforesaid at the time afore said, shall both be void; otherwise they shall remain in full force & virtue. In witness whereof I the said Edward Goodnow, have hereunto set my hand & seal this thirty first day of March, in the year of our 30 (1835) our Lord, one thousand eight hundred & thirty five Edward Goodnow L.S. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of us Grace Sanderson Leonard Greene } Middlesex Ss March 31, 1835. Personally appeared the within named Edward Goodnow, & acknowledged the within instrument by him incumbrance, to be his presents, Before me - N. Mulliken} Justice of Peace The above mortgage was entered with me thirty first March one thousand eight hundred & thirty five A true Copy Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk ___ Assignment of Personal Property Know all men by these Presents that I Samuel Stetson of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex; Counsellor at Law, for & in consideration of on hundred & twenty five dollars to me paid by Aaron P. Richardson of said Lexington, Blacksmith, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby assign & turnover to the said Richardson, all my right title & interest in & to the following mortgaged articles of personal property; released, assigned & transferred to me by Judson Murdock on the fourth day of March, now last past; & by Ephriam Meriam & Joseph Rugg, on the fifth day of March now last past, & recorded in the Clerks office in the town of Lexington Vol. 1. page 22. and page 27th of Miscellaneous Records. To have & to hold all & singular the said articles of personal property, unto him the said Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs & assigns as full & completely as I the said Samuel Stetson have & hold the same to all intents & Purposes. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this first day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty five. Samuel Stetson L.S. Signed, Sealed & delivered in Presence of Lewis Barker 2 Harnesses $10 1 sett Balances 12 2 bedsteads, beds & bedding 40 1 beaureau 6 31 (1835) 1 Desk $ 7 1 Clock $ 5 1 lot wood faggots in Lincoln & Lexington 40 2 Buffalo Robes 4 2 Strings Bells 2 1 lot Manure 12 1 Brass Firesett 5 1 Carpet 6 ___ $149 The above assignment of Personal Property by S. Stetson to A. P. Richardson, was entered with me April 1, 1835 at ten o'clock A.M. A true Record Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk ___ Deed. Wheeler to Dyer Know all men by these Presents, that I Silas Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, in consideration of forty one dollars & seventy five cents paid by Enoch Dyer of Lexington in the County aforesaid, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell & convey unto the said Enoch Dyer, his heirs & Assigns, all the chattels, goods, &c, following to wit, viz: A Beaureau [Bureau] $10..00 1 Clock 6..00 2 Beds & bedsteads & covering for the same 20..00 6 chairs 3..50 Rocking do. 1..25 Shovel & Tongs 1..00 ___ $41..75 To have & to hold the aforegranted goods to the said Enoch Dyer, his Heirs & Assigns, to his & their use & behoof forever - And I do covenant with the said Enoch Dyer, Heirs & Assigns, that I am lawfully siezed in fee of the aforegranted goods, that they are free from all incumbrances; that I have good right, to sell & convey the same to the said Enoch Dyer, and that I will warrant & defend the same goods to the 32 (1835) said Enoch Dyer, His Heirs & Assigns forever against the lawful claims & demands of all persons. Provided nevertheless that if I the said Silas Wheeler, His heirs executors, or Administrators, pay to the said Enoch Dyer, his heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the sum of forty one dollars & seventy five cents with legal interest thereon in one year from the day of the date hereof, then this deed, as also a certain note of hand, hearing even date with these presents, given by the said Silas Wheeler, to the said Enoch Dyer, to pay the same sum & interest at the time aforesaid, shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force. In witness whereof I the said Silas Wheeler have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five. Silas Wheeler L.S. Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of Joseph Eaton. The above was entered with me May 23rd A.D. 1835, at 6 o'clock P.M. A true Record - Attest, C. Tidd Town Clerk. ___ Division of Fence. We the subscribers have this day divided the wall which separates our lands, & established the bounds of division as follows: viz. Nathaniel Mulliken is to support & maintain in repairs the northerly part for the division line between Dr. Joseph Fiske and Otis Locke to a walnut tree near the wall a little southerly of the summit of the hill over which said wall is built as a division fence between said Mulliken & said Locke. Said Otis Locke is to maintain & repair said wall from said walnut tree to the corner of said Mulliken's pasture by said Locke's private road & the Easterly half of the wall by a stake & stones between said private road & said Mulliken's pasture. And said Mulliken is to support & maintain in repair the westerly half of said wall, between said road & said Mulliken to pasture. Lexington April 8th, 1835. Nathaniel Mulliken Otis Locke Attest, Amos Russell. A true Record Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk. 33 (1835) Mortgage Deed. Munroe & Wheeler to Meriam Know all men by these presents, that we William Munroe & Cotesworth P. Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Traders, in consideration of two thousand dollars to us paid by Charles Meriam of Weston in said County, Trader, the receipts whereof we do hereby acknowledge, do hereby bargain, sell & convey unto the said Charles Meriam the several articles of personal estate mentioned & contained on the Schedule hereunto annexed & marked A. To have & to hold the said articles of personal property to him the said Charles Meriam & his heirs & assigns forever. And we do covenant with the said Meriam & his heirs & assigns; that we are the rightful owners of said personal Estate, that the same is free from incumbrances, liabilities & pledges, & that we have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Meriam as aforesaid, & that we will warrant & defend the same against the lawful claims & Demands of all persons. Provided nevertheless that if the said Munroe & Wheeler, or their heirs, executors or administrators pay to the said Meriam, his executors, administrators or assigns, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars on demand with interest for the first day of October next. Then this Deed of Mortgage, as also a certain note of hand dated April 1st 1835, given by said Munroe & Wheeler, promising said Meriam to pay him or his order the said sum & interest & as aforesaid, at the time aforesaid, shall both be said, otherwise to remain in full force. In witness whereof, we the said William Munroe & Cotesworth P Wheeler have hereunto set our hands & seals this ninth day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty five. William Munroe L.S. Cotesworth P. Wheeler L.S. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of us Jonathan Munroe A. W. Meriam Schedule A. Lot of Ribbons $74,19 Lot of Buttons $38,25. 11 1/4 Reams writing paper 1/2 do [ditto] white wax, 3 gro Thimbles - 10 doz Beads - 8 gro Lace Buttons - Lots of Pearl Buttons $1,90 - 6 1/2 doz mats - 8 lbs sewing silk - 65 lbs cotton thread - 50 Bunches do - 7 1/2 doz womans & worsted & cotton hose, 3 doz mens 1/2 hose - 19 pr childrens socks - 300 pr. 34 (1835) gloves - 105 ps silk braid - 23 linen handkfs - 37 fancy handkfs 17 gauze veils, 924 yds calico 1 1/2 lb linin floss - 73 lb knitting cotton - 19 doz spool cotton - 6 doz Holts wire cotton 6 gro stay lacings - 8 gro Quality - 6 pr. silk hose 1 ps. crape 3 lace veils - 490 yds silk - 37 silk handkfs - 176 1/2 yds Gingham - 344 yds cord Cambric 11 1/2 Alipine - 583 1/2 yds silk vesting - 98 silk handkfs 6 1/2 doz Cotton handkfs - 36 1/2 yds Marseills & Valencia vesting - 5 plaid table covers - 3 ps pongee & 6 ps hankin - 50 yds cotton velvet 380 yds circassian & merino - 2 ps hankin & Canton crapes 18 doz Boxes hooks & eyes - 20 bunches pins, 15 lb. pins, 6 doz Suspenders, 1 Gro carpet binding, 55 doz. tapes, 10 doz. Snuff Boxes 15 lb linin thread 100 yds drilling, 10 doz. Inkstands 196 yds of furniture Apron check & ginghams. 70 yds cotton flannel 46 Dimity, 2 doz leather mittings, 50 pr woollen gloves & mittings, 3540 yds Bro & Blea Shirtings & Sheetings 26 doz. Combs, 86 yds insertion trimming 40 doz Spool cotton 25 lb wicking, 51 yds web lace, 64 yds Book Muslin, 36 yds Bishop Lawn, 46 Linin handkfs & white cravats 17 yds linin cambric, 696 yds quilling, 17 1/2 yds linen & lawn 20 table covers, 12 doz. napkins, 15 doz wadding, 100 do Batting 462 yds Thread & cotton edging, 274 yds ticking. 37 yds Camblet, 27 Thebet[?] Shawls & handkfs, 12 merino Shawls, 4 raw silk do - 55 yds Crape Lisle[?], 17 Gro Bed Lane[?] 15 Thousand needles, 3 Gro knitting pins, Goods in Shoe case $26,85 16 Petticoat robes, 36 yds Printed Muslin - 27 yds do cambric 37 yds Barrage 12 Lace & Barrage veils, 47 yds Damask 4 doz comforters 46 yeds padding & canvass, 206 yd. cambric & cambric muslin, 50 yds Buckram, 200 yds Burlaps 7 1/2 ps Russia Sheeting, 106 yds Strainers 66 lbs woollen & worsted yarn, 104 yds Carpets, 200 yds Home spun flannels 26 pr. pantaloons, 23 flannel shirts 4 coats & spencers, 25 lb. cotton cord, 20 vests 6 ps Blankets 39 Umbrellas, 27 1/2 yds Diaper 10 quilts & counterpanes, 197 crush - 30 yds plaid 40 yds mole- skin, 204 yds stripe & mixd & cold [colored] Drilling 4 doz palm leaf hats, 34 doz socks, 4 doz Mens & Boys caps, 5 cases mens hats, 16 doz. scissors, Lot School books & Stationary $106.50 Lot Buttons & Moulds $30.06 Lot Books & Memorandums $15, 100 yds frocking 70 yds kersey 40 yds frieze cloth, 41 yds Petersham 231 1/2 " Cassimere 90.. Homespun cloth, 337 yds flannel 106 yds Surge 164 yds Sattinett 230 1/2 yds Broad cloth 12 ps foundation muslin 76 yds Bed linin 35 yds Canvas 17 Rugs & quilts 37 stocks 16 hearth brushes 50 lbs cotton yarn 42 bottles blacking, 11 sides Leather 378 pr Ladies Shoes 14 prs cloth Boots 153 prs mens Shoes & Brogans 170 prs Boys do. 35 (1835) 107 prs Misses Shoes & Bootees, 129 prs Mens & Boys boots 291 prs childrens Shoes & Bootees Table & Drawers, Scales weight, Shoe cases Lamps Chairs & Desk 19 lbs feathers, Bed Bedstead & Bedding 250 Rolls Paper hangings 10 doz. glass tumblers 32 prs. Lamps 1 1/2 doz castor bottles & salts 65 glass dishes & plates 2 pr decanters 238 bowls 41 chambers, 16 Teapots & sugar bowls 25 butter boats & creamers 11 coffee setts 94 nappies 4 pr covered Dishes 62 1/2 doz plates 25 glass lanterns 103 pitchers 7 china setts, 25 tea setts 50 setts teas 1 castor, 68 Ewers & Basins 16 Bean pots 29 flower pots 23 earthen Dishes 3 1/2 doz. Custard cups 107 mugs. The above was entered with me July 9th 1835 at 4 o'clock P.M. A.D. 1835. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. The above mortgage has been cancelled Attest C. Tidd. town Clk. ___ Mortgage - Rugg to Richardson. Know all men by these presents, that, I Joseph Rugg of Lexington, victualler, in consideration that I am indebted to Aaron P. Richardson of said Lexington, Blacksmith, on two several notes of hand in the full & just sum of two hundred & fortyseven dollars, the receipt whereas I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby grant, sell and transfer the following articles of personal property, to be held as collateral security by him the said Richardson for & during the term of thirty days from date in default of payment of the amount of said notes on or before the time aforesaid. I, then the said Richardson shall have the sole right to sell & dispose of said articles in such manner & at such time as he may deem to be for his & my interest said articles of personal property & their estimated value are to be found in schedule marked A. & hereunto annexed. Also for the consideration aforesaid, I do hereby transfer to said Richardson the following notes of hand to be by him collected & the amount received to be endorsed on my two notes aforesaid to wit. Two notes signed by one Leonard Woods, the first bearing date Feb. 15, 1834 for fourteen dollars & fifty six cents. & the second dated Feb 9th 1835 for nineteen dollars & ninety seven cents. Also one note signed by one Daniel Angier dated Feb 6th 1835 for fourteen dollars & twenty one cents also one note signed by one Emory Gaffield [Garfield] dated 36 (1835) December twenty second 1834 for seven dollars & seventy nine cents, on which is endorsed two dollars; also the balance this may be due me on two notes signed by one Zadock H Mann & for the recovery of which an action is now pending. To have & to hold the said articles of personal property, & the amount of said notes to him the said Richardson, his heirs, Executors Administrators or Assigns on the terms & conditions aforesaid. In witness whereof I, the said Joseph Rugg have hereunto set my hand & seal this fifty day of August in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirty five Joseph Rugg L.S. Executed & delivery made in the presence of Benjamin Muzzey. Samuel Stetson Schedule A. 1 Waggon Harness 6.75 1 Horse 66,00 1 Meat Waggon 28.25 1 Sleigh 6.25 2 Harnesses 10 1 Sett Balances 12 2 bedsteads Beds & Bedding 10,00 1 Beaureau [Bureau] 6.00 1 Desk 7.00 1 Clock 5.00 2 Buffaloes 4.00 2 Strings Bells 2.00 1 Brass firesett 5.00 1 Carpet 6.00 ___ $182,47 The above was entered with me August 6th, 1835 at a quarter past eight o'clock A.M. A true Record Attest. C. Tidd, Town Clk. 37 (1835) Deed of Pew. Robbins to Richardson. Know all men by these Presents that I Eli Robbins of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Trader, in consideration of one hundred & ten dollars to one paid by Aaron P. Richardson of Lexington aforesaid, Blacksmith, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell & convey unto the said Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs & assigns, one undivided moiety or half part of a certain Pew in the Congregational Meeting house in in said Lexington No. 60. said Pew is in common & undivided with William Simonds of said Lexington, & conveyed to use the said Eli Robbins by a Committee appointed by the Town to convey said Pew by deed, dated May 13th A.D. 1816 as by the records thereof, will appear. To have & to hold the aforegranted premises to the said Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs & assigns, to his & their use & behoof forever. And I do covenant with the said Aaron P. Richardson, his heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully siezed in fee of the aforegranted premises; that they are free from all incumbrancies; that I have good rights to sell & convey the same to the said Aaron P. Richardson; and that I will warrant and defend the same premises to the said Aaron P. Richardson his heirs & assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. In witness whereof I the said Eli Robbins and Hannah Robbins wife of the said Eli, in token of her voluntary relinquishment of her rights to dower in the premises, have hereunto set our hands & seals, this twelfth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty. To the signature of Eli Robbins. Eli Robbins L. S. Hannah Robbins L. S. Signed, sealed, & delivered in presence of us, John Smith James Russell Abigail Robbins Otis Locke Middlesex Ss Jully 12, 1830. Then the above named Eli Robbins acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed, before me. James Russill } Justice of Peace. Entered with me Oct. 3. 1835, A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. 38 (1835) Mortgage. Hayward to Hill. Know all men by these Presents, that I Otis Hayward of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Taverner, in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars to me paid by Amos Hill of said Lexington, Laborer, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby grant, bargain & sell unto the said Amos Hill, all the articles of personal property mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written; to have & to hold all & singular the said articles of personal property, unto the said Amos Hill, his Executors, Administrators & Assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Otis Haywood, my executors administrators or assigns, or any of them, do & shall, well & truly pay, or cause to be paid, unto the said Amos Hill, his executors, administrators or assigns the sum of three hundred dollars with legal interest for the same, on or before the first day of November, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty six, then these presents, & every clause, article & thing, herein contained shall cease & be void, otherwise shall remain in full force & virtue. In witness whereof I the said Otis Hayward, have hereunto set my hand & seat, this thirty first day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty five. Otis Hayward L.S. Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of Samuel Stetson Schedule 1 Black Horse & Harness 1 Chesnut do & do 1 New Chaise 1 Second hand do } $300"00 The above was entered with me the thirty first day of October, 1835 at 5 o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk The above Mortgage from Otis Hayward to Amos Hill was discharged Jan. 29, 1836. Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 39 (1836) Deed of 1/2 Pew. Munroe & Le Baron. Know all men by these presents, that I Thaddeus Munroe of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts, Yeoman, in consideration of fifty dollars paid by Joseph F. Le Baron of said Lexington Housewright, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell & convey unto the the said Joseph F. Le Baron, the westerly half of pew No. 10. in the easterly part of the Rev. Mr. Briggs' meeting house in said town of Lexington, & situated between numbers 3 & 15, now occupied by Joseph Fiske & William Clapp; excepting however, the rights to dower which the widow Ruth Smith now has to & in the same, to have & to hold the above granted premises, with the privileges & appurtenances thereto belonging to the said Joseph F. Le Baron, his heirs & assigns, to his & their use & behoof forever. And I the said Thaddeus Munroe, for myself & my heirs, executors & administrators, do covenant with the said Le Baron, his heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully siezed in Fee of the afore granted premises; that they are free from all encumbrances except the rights to dower, which the said widow Ruth Smith has, as aforesaid. That I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Joseph F Le. Baron as aforesaid; and that I will and my heirs, executors & administrators, shall warrant & defend the same to the said Joseph F. Le. Baron, his heirs & assigns forever, against the lawful claims & demands of all persons, except as aforesaid. In witness whereof, I the said Thaddeus Munroe, and I Rebecca wife of said Thaddeus, in token of my relinquishing all rights to dower in the premises have hereunto set our hands & seals this seventeenth day of August, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty five Thads. Munroe L. S. Rebecca Munroe L. S. Executed & delivered in Presence of us Samuel Stetson Benja. Bosworth witness to Rebecca Munroe Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex Ss. August 17 A.D. 1835. Then personally appeared the above named Thaddeus Munroe, & acknowledged the above Instrument, to be his free Act & Deed Before me, Samuel Stetson } Justice of the Peace The above was entered with me the eleventh day of Feb. AD. 1836. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 40 1836 Deed of 1/2 Pew. Know all men by these presents, that I John Viles of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman, in consideration of forty dollars paid by Joel Viles of the aforesaid town &c, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Joel Viles one half of a pew in Lexington Meeting house, being, number fourteen, to have & to hold the aforesaid pew to the said Joel Viles his heirs & assigns to his & their use & behoof forever. And I do convenant with the said Joel Viles, his heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully siezed in fee of the aforegranted pew, that it is free of all incumbrances (except the reservation made by Joel Viles late of Lexington deceased, in his last will & testament in said pew,) that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Joel Viles & that I will warrant & defend the same to the said Joel Viles, his heirs & assigns, against the lawful claims of all eprsons claiming under me. In witness whereof I the said John Viles and Sally Viles, in token of her relinquishing her right of dower in the premises, have hereunto set our hands & seals this third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen. John Viles L. S. Sally Viles L. S. Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of us. Amos Blodgett. Nathan Chandler. Middlesex S.s. June 15th, 1819. Then the above named John Viles acknowledged the above written instrument by him subscribed to be his free Act & Deed. Before me, Nathan Chandler } Justice Peace The above was entered with me A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 41 (1836) Bill of Sale. Mrs. Rebeckah Cook [illegible] of C. H. Fletcher 1 Secretary $7,50 1 Brass Time Piece 15,00 1 Bed & Bedstead - best bedding 30,00 2 large Looking glasses 5,00 1/2 doz. Chairs 1/6 do. do. 3 4,50 2 Card tables at 6.00, 1 at 3,00 9,00 1 Work Stand 2,00 1 Trundle bed & cord ,75 1 Cammond [commode] work stand 1 25 1 half doz large dining plates & 3/ do. small 1/6 ,75 1 large printed dish ,75 3 Iron Bread Pans 1/3 per piece ,62 2 large chairs with rockers to them 3,00 1 boiling pot & two Spiders 1,50 1 dish kettle & small do 1,25 1 large copper kettle 3,00 1 small do. 1,45 100 lbs of bar soap 6,00 1 dozen of F. Tumblers 9/ & pitcher 3/ 2,00 1 wash stand & bowl 1,50 2 pair of flat irons 1,25 2 Gilt frame L. Glasses 1,50 3 common wooden clocks 9,00 1 Desk 3,00 ___ 137 87 The above amount on the original was carried over 1 barrel of common soap $3,00 4 barrels of Cider with the casks 13/6 9,00 3 barrels of Vinegar do do. 9,00 2 ploughs one 6 & the other 3 dollars 9,00 2 Iron Bars 2,00 3 axes 2,00 2 guns & equipments 5,500 1 wood saw 3/ & meat saw 6/ 1,50 1 wheelbarrow 2,50 1 single sleigh 4,00 1 meat pung 6,00 1 Double Sleigh top fitted to the pung 3,00 ___ $194,87 1 carpet Cotton 9,00 1 Beareau [Bureau] 4,00 1 Mahogany table 3,00 ___ $10,87 42 (1836.) Received Payment Witness} Gardner Fletcher George G. Reed Walter Fletcher C. H. Fletcher. The foregoing was entered with me Apr. 5, A.D. 1836. at 9 o'clock A.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. ___ Mortgage. Maxham to Bradbury Know all men by these Presents that I Leonard Maxham of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts, Victualler, in consideration of five hundred Dollars to me paid by Caleb Bradbury of Cambridge in said County, yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, and by these presents, do grant, bargain, & sell unto the said Caleb Bradbury all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Caleb Bradbury, his Executors Administrators & assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if he the said Leonard Maxham, his Executors, Administrators, or assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Caleb Bradbury, his Executors, Administrators or assigns the sum of five hundred Dollars with interest for the same on or before the thirteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of five hundred Dollars & Interest, the said Leonard Maxham shall have & hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Caleb Bradbury - and enjoy & use the premises aforesaid, without hindrance from the said Bradbury or his assigns; and in case default he made of payment of the said sum of Five hundred Dollars, & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Caleb Bradbury his Executors, Administrators, or assigns, shall have 43 (1836.) full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same, & to his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Maxham or any other person acting for, or claiming by or under him the said Maxham. Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: One bay horse called the "Morgan horse". One bay mare called the "Morgan mare". One Butcher- waggon & harness. One Gig=waggon & two harnesses to the same - two hogs one chaise & the harness, thereto belonging In testimony whereof, I the said Leonard Maxham have hereunto set my hand & seal this thirteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty six Leonard Maxham. L. S. Executed in the presence of Ephraim Buttrick. } A.D. 18[blank] hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered for & in behalf of the aforesaid The above was entered with me July 16 AD. 1836 at half past six o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. ___ Mortgage. Youlin to Munroe Know all men by these presents, that I Joshua J. Youlin of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, in consideration of the sum of Four hundred & seventy five dollars 25 to me paid by Jonas Munroe of said Lexington, said county of Middlesex, Gentleman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge; have granted bargained & sold, & by these presents, do bargain, grant & sell unto the said Jonas Munroe all the chattels, house hold goods, furniture & stock mentioned & specified in the schedule hereto annexed, to have & to hold, all & singular, the said goods, furniture, chattels & stock, unto him the said Munroe, his Executors, Administrators & Assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Youlin, my Executors, Administrators or Assigns of any of them do & shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Munro, his Executors seventy dollars 25/100 in one year from this date, with lawful interest for the same, then these presents and 44 (1836) every clause thereof shall be void & of no effect, & provided further, untill default be made of payment of the aforesaid debt & interest, the said Youlin may retain possession of said chattles stock & furniture without any molestation or hindrance whatever– Dated Lexington August 1st. A D. 1836. Joshua P. Youlen L. S. Jonas Munro L. S. Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of William Brigham} Schedule of Stock Furniture & chattles referred to in the annexed, being the property of said J. P. Youlin– Viz: 2 horses 37 1/2 dollars each— | 75.00 2 Waggons Harnesses 30— | 60– 3 Store Hogs–10— | 30.00 4 Bedsteads–2.50— | 10.– 4 Beds 2 at 12_ea 3 Do at 8 ea— | 40.00 Bed clothes belonging to same | 30.00 2 Beaureaus–10 ea | 20.00 1 Chest draws 5 | 5.00 1 Sofa–15— | 15.00 6 large silver spoons 2 ea 12 small do. 1 ea. | 24.00 24 chairs—1 ea | 24.00 6 tables 4 at 1.25–2 do 50 cts— | 6.00 2 fire set shovel tongs — 6 | 12.00 5 trunks contents of clothing | 42.50 3 pots 3 spiders 1 tea caddie 1 Bidet | 7.25 3 Skillets 1 Fry pan all the tubs small articles} kitchen furniture in the same} | 15.00 2 time pieces 6 each | 12.00 Crockery glass ware in closets— | 28.00 Tin Ware | 6.75 Earthen wooden ware in the house | 12.75 Total | $475.25 The above was entered with me Augst 2 A.D. 1836 at 9 o'clock A.M.— A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk Quitclaim Whereas Otis Hayward of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Taverner, has conveyed to me by mortgage two horses & chaises &c, to hold as security for monies which he owes me on notes, & whereas said Hayward has sold one of said horses to David Dodge 45 (1836) of said Lexington, Cabinetmaker, Therefore be it known that I hereby quitclaim to said Dodge all right & interest I have in said horse in consideration that said Hay- ward has this day paid me to my satisfaction therefor. Amos Hill. Lexington August 3d 1836. Witness Daniel Pierce S. Stetson. The above was entered with me August 4, 1836 at 8 o'clock P.M. A true Record– Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. Mortgage. Allen to Allen & Fowle. Know all men by these presents that I George W. Allen of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Cabinetmaker, in consideration of Twelve hundred Dollars to me paid by George C. Allen & Leonard Fowle both of Woburn in said County Yeomen, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents, do grant bargain & sell unto the said George C. Allen & Leonard Fowle all the goods & chattels, wares, effects & merchandise mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder writ- ten. Part of said good chattels &c. are my sole property, & part I own in common with George Bradbury of said Lexington— To have & to hold, all & singular the said arti- cles of personal property, unto the said Allen & Fowle their Executors, Administrators & Assigns forever— Provided, nevertheless, that if I the said George W. Allen, my Executors Administrators or Assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Allen & Fowle, their Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the sum of Twelve hundred dollars with Lawful interest, on or before the first day of January next, then these presents & every clause article & thing herein contained shall cease & be void, otherwise shall remain in full force & virtue. In testimony whereof I have this tenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirtysix hereunto set my hand & seal. 46 (1836) George W. Allen, L. S. In presence of I Samuel Stetson We the mortagees hereby agree that said George W. Allen may have the possession of the above articles of personal property, & conduct the business for us & in our stead untill this mortgage shall expire by accounting to us at any time before or at the time of the expiration of this mortgage therefor— Leonard Fowle Schedule 1 Dark coloured Mare & harness belonging to G. W. Allen 1 Pair black horses 1 pr. Double Harnesses 1 Double Waggon, 1 single Do. 50 Scroll feet Bureau 24 straight front do. 15 Secretaries 30 Veneried Pillard Bureaus 30 Secretary Tables, 18 do unfinished Lot of mahogany & pine lumber & Varnish, & 1 C Spring chaise & Harness Valued at twelve Hundred dollars. } Bradbury & Allen The above was entered with me August 10th, A.D. 1836 at a quarter before 9 o'clock A.M. A true Record; Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk Deed of Pew. Know all men by these presents that I Austin Chittenden of Michigan City in the County of Laporte & State of Indiana, Trader, in consideration of forty dollars to me paid by William Smith 2nd, Chaise maker of the town of Lexington & County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell & convey unto the said William Smith 2nd one undivided half of pew No. fifty- three in Lexington Old Meeting house, being the same I bought of said Smith in April 1832, to have & to hold the said granted premises to him, his heirs & assigns to their use &, behoof forever_ And I the said Chittenden, for myself, my heirs &, assigns, do covenant with the said Smith, his heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises, that they are free of all incumbrances, that, I have good right to sell & convey the same to the 47 (1836) said Smith to hold as aforesaid_ In witness whereof I the said Austin Chittenden and I Mary Ann Chittenden, Wife of s'd Austin Chittenden in token that I relinquish all right to dower in the premises, have hereunto set our hands & seals this the fourth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty six_ Austin Chittenden L. S. Mary A. Chittenden L. S. Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of Andrews Eddy Judith E. Davis. Worcester SS, Octr 11– 1836– Personally appeared Austin Chittenden and acknowledged the within to be his free act & deed— Charles Cheffin} Justice of the Peace L. S. The above was entered with me Oct. [blank] A.D. 1836 A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. Mortgage Morrill to Holbrook Know all men by these Presents, that I Ambrose Morrill of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Furrier, in consideration of one thousand Dollars to me paid by Charlotte Holbrook of Natick in said County of Middlesex, Spinster, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby give, grant, bargain sell & convey over to her the said Charlotte Holbrook the following described articles of house hold furniture & other articles of personal property viz, One Forte Piano, 8 hair bottom chairs, 3 rocking do. 2 Sofas two parlour carpets, 3 chamber do. 2 brass fire setts, 3 large looking glasses, 3 small do. Gilt, One Astral lamp with shade 2 branch do. 1 pr. card tables, One centre do. One work do 2 dining do. 1 doz Straw bottom chairs, 3 mahogany beaureaus one wardrobe, 2 doz Gilt Windsor chairs_ ten beds & bedding, 10 bedsteads, 6 Washstands bowls & ewers 2 doz silver teaspoons, 1 do of silver table do, One silver fruit basket, One silver Goblet, plated castor, One tea sett, One dining do. of Crockery, One clock, 48 1836. 4 setts of knives & forks, One cooking stone, 1 book case 1 pr. of Vases, 200 bushels of potatoes, 10 barrels of apples, 10 do of cider, 6 cord of peat, lot of books, all being of the value of One Thousand Dollars_ To have & to hold all the foresaid premises, to her the said Charlotte Holbrook & her personal representatives forever_ And the said Morell doth hereby covenant with the said Charlotte that he is the owner of said premises & will warrant & defend the same to her the said Charlotte & her personal representatives forever against the lawful claims & demands of all persons– Provided nevertheless, that if the said Morell shall well & truly pay to the said Charlotte the sum of One Thousand Dollars in one year from date with interest, then this deed as also a note of hand signed by said Morrell to said Charlotte, of this date, of the same sum & payable in one year with interest, shall both be void, otherwise shall be & remain in full force & virtue. In witness whereof, I the said Ambrose Morrell have hereunto set my hand & seal this twentieth day of November A.D. eighteen hundred & thirty six— Ambrose Morell, L. S. In presence of A. A. Dame Suffolk Ss. Nov. 20, 1836. The personally appeared Ambrose Morrell & acknowledged the above instrument to he his free act & deed Before me A. A. Dame Jus. of Peace. The above was entered with me Nov 21, A.D. 1836, at ten minutes past eleven o'clock A.M. A true Record Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk Mortgage. Hayward [Haywood] to Muzzey Know all men by these presents that, I Otis Hay- wood of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Innhol- der, in consideration of the sum of Eight hundred seventy three Dollars 50/100 to me paid by Benjn. Muzzey of said Lexington County of Middlesex, the receipt of whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted bargained & sold, by these presents do [strike: grant] bargain grant & sell unto the said Benjamin Muzzey all the household goods furniture & chattels in the house now kept by me as a publick house, together with the out door & stable personal property as hereafter mentioned, to have & to hold till & singular, the said goods furniture & chattles, unto him the 49 1836. said Muzzey, his Executors Administrators & Assigns forever. Provided nevertheless that if I the said Haywood, my Executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them, do & Shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Muzzey, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the said sum of Eight hundred Seventy three 50/100 Dollars in one year from this date with lawful interest for the same; then these presents & ever clause thereof shall be void & of no effect; & provided further, that untill default be made of payment of the aforesaid debt & interest, the said Haywood may retain possession of said chattels & furniture without any molestation or hindrance— Dated November 21st A.D. 1836– Otis Haywood L. S. Benjn. Muzzey L. S. Signed, Sealed & delivered in presence of William Brigham Schedule referred to in the foregoing; being the house hold & out door & stable property of said Haywood in Lexington— 5 Beds & bedding for 20 Beds $125_00 10 Looking glasses–3– 30. All the chairs & tables in the house for 50. Silver, Glass, Crockery, Earthen, Wooden, Iron, Tin & Brassware 110. 150 bushels Potatoes & 19 barrels cider– 95.00 15 barrels Winter apples 1.50– 22.50 Vegetables in the cellar beside Potatoes 8.00 In & about the Stable 1 Furniture Waggon – 60.00 1 Covered Do – 40.00 1 Chaise – 40.00 2 " Waggon Harnesses 12.50 ea – 25.00 1 brown Bob tail Horse – 65.00 1 white do. – 20 – 20.00 2 Hogs & twelve pigs for – 38.00 2 Sleighs 1 at 40 – 1 at $12.00 – 52.00 1 Double Waggon 10.00 10.00 1 Single Do 15.00 15.00 2 Wheel jacks 5/2 ea – 11.00 2 1/2 M Hemlock & Pine Boards 12,00 pr M 30.00 2 Cords dry Wood – 6 – 12.00 Coal & other fueling 15.00 15.00 [Total] $873.50. The above was entered with me Nov 21, A.D. 1836 at half past seven o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. 50 (1836.) Mortgage Robbins to Simonds Honor all men by these present, that I Eli Robbins of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, in consider- ation of four hundred & thirty dollars to me paid by William Simonds of said Lexington, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bar- gained & sold and by these present do grant, bargain and sell, unto the said William Simonds all the goods and chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have & to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said William Simonds, his Executors Administrators & assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, That if I the said Eli Robbins, my Executors, Administrators or assigns, or any of them do & shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said William Simonds, his Executors Administrators or Assigns, the sum of four hundred & thirty dollars with interest for the same, on or before the thirtieth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, then this obligation as also a certain promissory note of even date herewith given by said Eli to said William for the same amount payable in one year with interest, both to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties, that until default he made in the payment of the said sum of four hundred & thirty & and interest the said Eli Robbins shall have & hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said William Simonds & enjoy & use the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said William Simonds, his Executors Adminis- trators or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Eli Robbins, or any other person acting for, or claiming by or under him the said Eli Robbins. Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit; In Front room in house of Eli Robbins, 51 (1836) 1 Sofa - 30.00 1 Card table - 12. 1 Looking glass - 10. 1 Carpet Brussells - 50 12 Chairs flag bottom - 15 1 Brass fire sett - 10 127.00 Clock room 1 Piano fort - 250. 2 Chairs flag bottom - 8. 1 Sofa - 20. 1 Clock - 25. 1 Carpet - 10. 440.00 Chamber over front room 1 Bureau - 10. 1 Bed and Bedding - 15. 6 Flag chairs - 5. 1 Rocking chair - 1. 1 Trunk - 3. 1 Carpet - 10. 484.00 1 Iron chest in Entry - 30. 514.00 One Dining Table in front Entry 6. 520. In testimony whereof I the said Eli Robbin have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirtieth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six - Eli Robbins L.S. Executed in the presence of Wm. J. Whipple Middlesex Nov. 30th A.D. 1836 I hereby certify that the aforesaid has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid William Simonds Eli Robbins Attest Wm J Whipple The above was entered with me Nov. 30 A.D. 1836, at a quarter past one o'clock P.M. A true Record, Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 52) (1836.) Mortgage. Robbins to Adams Know all men by these Presents that I Eli Robbins of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, in consideration of thirteen hundred & thirty dollars to me paid by Amos Adams of Lexington aforesaid, Trader, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by there presents do grant, bargain & sell unto the said Amos Adams, all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Amos Adams his Executors, Administrators & Assigns forever. --- Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Eli Robbins my Executors Administrators or Assigns or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Amos Adams his Executors Administrators or Assigns, the sum of Thirteen hundred & thirty dollars with interest for the same on or before the thirtieth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force - And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of thirteen hundred & thirty dollars, & interest, the said Eli Robbins shall have & hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Amos Adams, & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Amos Adams or his Assigns, and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of thirteen hundred & thirty dollars & interest till the expuration of the time aforesaid, then the said Amos Adams, his Executors, Administrators or assigns shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same & to his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Eli robbins or any other person acting for, or claiming by or under him the said Eli Robbins. Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement, viz: One dark coloured Chaise 75.00 1 Ox Waggon ---------- 50.00 1 Large Horse Waggon 10.00 1 Covered Waggon 40.00 1 Black Mare 75.00 1 (Shaker) Red Mare 75.00 $325.00 53 (1836.) Amount brought over 325.00 1 Yoke of Oxen 100.00 1 Do [Ditto] 75.00 15 Tons English hay at $22 330.00 500 prime coloured Neutra Skins 250.00 1 C Spring Chaise 250.00 $1330.00 In testimony whereof I the said Eli Robbins have hereunto set my hand & seal this thirtieth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty six Eli Robbins L.S. Executed in presence of } William J. Whipple } Middlesex Nov. 30th, 1836, I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me the said Eli Robbins for & in behalf of the aforesaid Amos Adams -- Attest Wm. J. Whipple -- Eli Robbins. The above was entered with me Nov. 30, A.D. 1836, at a quarter past one o'clock P.M. A true Record - Attest- C. Tidd Town Clerk. Transfered & sold to William Simonds April 1st 1837 see page 123 Mortgage. Hunton to Kendall. Know all men, by these presents, that I Harry Hunton of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Cabi- netmaker, in consideration of the sum of sixty dollars to me paid by Oliver M. Kendall of said Lexington, House wright, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents do grant bargain & sell unto the said Oliver M. Kendall all the goods & chattels, wares, effects & merchandise, mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written, to have & to hold all & singular, the said articles of personal property, unto the said Kendall, his Executors, Administrators & assigns forever. And I the said Hunton do covenant with the said Kendall that I am the true & lawful owner of said articles & that they are free of all incumbrance & that I will & my heirs, Executors & Administrators shall warrant & defend the said articles to said Kendall against the lawful claim & demands of all persons. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Hunton, my Executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them, do & shall well & truly pay, or cause to be paid unto the said Kendall, his 54 (1836.) his Executors, Administrators or assigns, the sum of sixty dollars, with legal interest for the same, on or before the first day of June next, then these presents & every clause, article & thing herein contained, shall cease & be void. Otherwise shall remain in full force & virtue. And the said Kendall on his part hereby agrees, that said Hunton shall have the possession of the said articles untill this mortgage shall expire— In witness whereof, I the said Harry Hunton have this ninth day of December, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirty six, hereunto set my hand & seal. Harry Hunton L. S. Signed, sealed & delivered in the presence of Samuel Stetson} Schedule. 1 Bureau—$10 1 Table—8 1 Workstand—5 1 Bedstead Bed & Bedding 20 6 Fancy chairs 4 1 Brass fire sett 2 1 Looking Glass 3.50 1 Clock—4.50 1 Rocking chair 1 1 Brass Kettle 2 [Total] 60 Power to sell Personal Property, Know all men by these Presents; That I Joshua P. Youlin of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Victualer, for & in consideration that Jonas Munroe has become bound for me on a note this day given to Samuel Davidson, for the sum of one hundred & fifty dollars, to be paid in one year from the date hereof; how therefore should the said Munroe think it best, so to do, I, the said Youlin, hereby authorize said Munroe to advertise & sell any, or all the articles of household furniture, mentioned in my mortgage to him, (said mortgage bears date August 2d A.D. 1836, & recorded in the town records of Lexington) at such time & place as the said Munroe shall think best, & I further authorize said Munroe, to apply the proceeds 55 (1837.) of such sale, first, to pay costs & charges arising thereon; & secondly, to cancel & take up such notes of mine, as he has become bound to see paid; & lastly, the balance, should there be any, to pay over to me; or should there be any other bona fide claims of the said Munroe or me, I authorize him to settle & adjust them also; of what remains, the said munroe shall account to me for. In witness whereof, I have this eighth day of March, in the year one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven, hereunto set my hand & seal— Joshua P. Youlen L. S. In presence of Wm. Smith Jur} The above was entered with me the ninth day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven. A true record, Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk. Mortgage, Lakin to Flint. Know all men by these Presents, that I Isaac S. Lakin of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Innholder, in consideration of four hundred dollars paid by Nathaniel Flint of said Lexington, (the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge,) do hereby give, grant, sell, convey unto the said Nathaniel Flint, one bay horse, one brown horse_ one small horse_ one chaise & harness_ one horse cart & harness_ two ploughs four chains & one shovel_ one two year old hiefer [heifer]_ one yearling hiefer_ six swine_ Lot of potatoes, say fifty bushels_ four barrels of cider_ & two beds, bedding & clothing. To have & to hold the granted premises, with the appertenances, to the said Nathaniel Flint, his heirs & assigns, to his & their use & benefit forever_ & I the said Isaac S. Lakin, for myself, my heirs, executors & administrators do hereby covenant with the said Flint, his heirs & assigns, that I am lawfully seized & possessed of the premises_ that they are free of all incumbrances_ that I have good right to sell & convey the same to said Flint, & that I will, & my heirs executors & administrators shall, warrant & defend the same to the said Flint, his heirs & assigns, forever, against the lawful claims & demands of any persons_ Provided nevertheless, that if said Isaac S. Lakin 56 (1837.) his heirs, executors or administrators, shall pay said Flint, his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns; said sum of Four hundred Dollars, & such other sum or sums as said Lakin stands indebted with said Flint on account or otherwise, on or before the first day of April which will be in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight, with lawful interest, then this deed shall be void, otherwise, shall remain absolute. In witness whereof, I, the said Isaac S. Lakin have hereunto set my hand & seal this thirteenth day of March in the yer of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven_ Isaac S. Lakin L. S. Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of us T. Bigelow} Middlesex Ss. March 13th 1837 Personally appeared Isaac S. Lakin and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act & deed. Before me Tyler Bigelow Jus. Peace The above with entered with me March 13, A.D. 1837, at ten minutes past two o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk Bill of Sale, Adams to Whittemore Know all men by these presents that I Amos Adams of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Trader, in consideration of the sum of Three hundred dollars to me paid by Clarrisa D. Whittemore of West Cambridge in said County, Singlewoman, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby sell assign & transfer unto the said Clarrissa D. Whittemore, her executors, administrators or assigns the goods & chattels expressed & contained in the Schedule hereunto annexed, marked A. To hold the same to her the said Clarrissa D. Whittemore her executors administrators or assigns. Provided nevertheless that if I the said Amos Adams shall pay to the said Clarrissa D. Whittemore, her executors administrators or assigns the said sum of three hundred dollars, on demand, then this bill of sale as also two certain notes of hand, each by the said Adams 57 (1837.) unto the said Clarissa D. Whittemore or order for the sum of two hundred & eight dollars, the other to Charles B. Whittemore an order for the sum of Forty two dollars and endorsed by the said Charles to the said Clarissa shall all be void_ In witness whereof I the said Amos Adams have hereunto set my hand & seal this thirteenth day of March A.D. 1837. Amos Adams L. S. Signed & sealed in presence of James Russell} Schedule marked A. 1 Bed bed stead & bedding to the same $10– 1 Bureau 10– 1 Dressing table & wash stand 2.50 6 Chairs—@ 3/— 3– 2 Looking Glasses— 6– 1 Sofa— 15– 1 Dining Table— 10– 1 Card Table— 6– 1 Work Table— 5– 6 Flag Bottom Chairs—@ 5/3— 5–25 2 Rocking Chairs—@ 2/— 4– 1 Carpet— 15– 1 Brass Fire Sett— 5– 1 Clock— 3– 1 Chaise & harness— 75– 1 Buffaloe & Whip— 5– [Total] 179=75 The above was entered with me March 13, A.D. 1837, at 10 minutes before two o'clock P.M. A true record Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clk. Deed. Spalding to Wheeler Know all men by these presents that I Stillman Spalding of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex, Physician, in consideration of sixty-five dollars to me paid by Cotesworth P. Wheeler, of said Lexington, Trader, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowl- edge, do hereby give, grant, sell & convey unto the said Wheeler one undivided half part of Pew No. 12 in the Congregational meeting house in said Lexington, also one horse & sulkey & one horse cart & now under attatchment on a writ of the said Wheeler against me— To have & to hold the said real & personal 58 (1837.) estate to him the said Wheeler, his heirs & assigns forever against the lawful claims & demands of all persons_ And I do covenant with the said Wheeler, his heirs & assigns, that the said real & personal property is free of all encumbrance, except the horse aforesaid, which is under mortgage, & that I the said Spaulding, will warrant & defend the said property to him the said Wheeler his heirs executors administrators & assigns against the lawful claims & demands of all persons except the property mortgaged as aforesaid_ In witness whereof I the said Spalding have this thirteenth day of april in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven, hereuno set my hand & seal_ Stillman Spalding L. S. Signed sealed & delivered in presence of Samuel Stetson} Middlesex Ss, April 13th, 1837. Then personally appeared the above named Stillman Spalding & acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act & deed before me S. Stetson} Justice of the Peace The above was entered with me April 14 AD. 1837 at 4 o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk, The above is discharged by order of the above named C. P. Wheeler— Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. Mortgage, Wheeler to Wheeler & Stone Know all men by these presents that I Cotesworth P. Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Trader in consideration of four hundred & sixty dollars to me paid by Increase S. Wheeler & Mireh[?] Stone both of Framingham in said County, Merchants & partners under the firm of Wheeler & Stone, do hereby sell to them the fol- lowing goods & merchandise to wit: 52 1/4 lbs Cotton Yarn, 115 bunches Thread 16 1/2 lbs Thread 4 1/2 Gro[ss] Tape Lot Tambour Cotton 50 Yds Muslin 61 Yds Peruvian Silk 27 Fancy Hnkfs 3 lbs Piers[?] Lot Thimbles 12 fancy Hdkfs Lot of Worsd Braids Lot of Shirt Buttons 12 Black 59 (1837.) & green Blonde Veils Lot of 7 Rings Lot of Gilt Buttons 11 pr Silk hose 9 1/2 doz Cotton Woollen & Worsted Hose 33 pr Cotton & Woollen socks 143 pr mens & wons [women's?] gloves 4 prs Galoses 27 pr Ladies kid gloves 1 Lace collar 61 pr Braces 945 yds Calico 1 ps Pongee 19 1/2 Yds light Vesting 25 pr kid Gloves 15 linin Handkfs 39 white Linin Table Covers 144 Yds gingham 6 1/4 Yds C Velvet 25 yds Alipine 26 Cotton Hdkfs 3 Cotton Table Covers 10 1/2 yds Sakk Velvet 23 Silk Hdkfs 1 1/4 yds G Velvet 12 Childs Hdkfs 82 1/4 yds Figd Merino[?] 29 1/4 yds plain merino 26 1/4 Yds Bombazette 2 doz Snuff Boxes 4 lb Linin Thread Lot of Cotton Floss 152 yds Copper plate 1 Green Table Cover 57 yds Patch Lot of Writing paper 93 1/2 Yds Cold [Colored] Cambrickl 99 1/2 doz Spool Cotton 86 Doz tapes Lot of Linin Floss 1 1/2 grs[gross?] Binding 7 bundles 7 Bundles Pins 40 /4 yds Camblet 122 Cambrick Insertion & edging Lot of Pins Lot of Worsd [Worsted] Binding Lot of Combs Lot Lace Edgings Lot Lusg Silk Lot Silk Braids Lot of Linin Thread Lot of Tapes 38 1/4 Yds inde[?] Lace 22 1/2 Yds Muslin 9 Yds Bishops Lawn 47/5 yds Linin Cambrick 10 Linin Hdkfs 23 Cotton & Worsted Shawls & Hdkfs 4 White Linin Table Covers 7 Yds Palmanian 6 pr Rose Blankets 22 yds Dimoty 8 Yds Linin Diaper 25 1/4 yds Cotton Flannel 73 3/4 " Ticking 354 Yds Bro Sheeting 259 1/2 yds Shirting 104 yds White Cambrick 14 Robes Lot of Quillings 66 1/4 Yds Linin 32 Yds Crape 8 1/2 M Needles 13Yds Linin Damask 361 Yds Blue Cotton 14 1/2 Doz Childs mittens 15 1/8 lbs Worsd Yarn Lot of Books Lot of Buttons Lot of White & Yellow Flannel 14 Yds Red Surge 24 1/4 yds plain Flannel 22 1/4 Yds linin Drill 25 1/2 Ysa Linin Sheeting 3 1/2 Doz Lace Aprons 20 Palm leaf hats 10 Cloth Caps 32 1/4 yds Diaper 4 Horse Blankets 24 1/2 Yds Burlaps 6 1/2 Doz Wollen Socks, 29 Yds Lustring Silk 26 1/2 Dz Cologne 43 Neck Stocks 1 pr Red Padding 2 1/2 lbs Warp yarn 61 1/4 Yds Bo Linin 184 Yds Bro Cloth 155 1/2 Yds Cassimere 31 1/2 yds Buckskin 74 3/4 Yds Buckskin 72 3/4 Yds Satinette Lot of Sole Leather Kids & split Leather Shoe Shop 33 pr. Boots 77 pr Men's & boys Shoes 252 pr Women's Shoes 25 pr Misses Boots 73 prs Childs Shoes 15 pr I.R. Shoes Lot of Crockery & Glass ware being all in my Store Ribbons in Store 1 Show Case 1 Desk 2 Stores & funnels 1 Set Seales 1 Horse 1 Chaise 1 Waggon 2 Sleighs 1 Buffaloe Robe 2 Harnesses Saddle & Bridle 2 Beds & Bedding 4 Tables 15 Chairs 2 Clocks 1 Carpet 1 Beaureau 2 Looking Glasses 1 Sofa which goods & merchandise are now in my store in said Lexington, except said horse, chaise, waggon, sleighs buffaloe 60 1837 harneses, saddle & bridle which in buildings near said store, & said household furniture is in my house - Provided nevertheless that whereas said Wheeler & Stone paid a note against me for four hundred & sixty dollars & ninety cents. dated the twenty third day of March last payable on demand with interest, which is wholly & justly due, now if I shall pay to said Whe- ler & Stone the contents of said note on or before the twenty third day of February next, then this instrument shall be void, & otherwise shall remaine in full force. And if I should fail to pay said contents at the time aforesaid, Said Wheeler & Stone are hereby empow- ered to make sale of said goods & merchandise, or so much thereof as may be necesary to pay the said debt with all costs, charges & trouble & shall account to me for the over plus if any there shall be- In testimony whereof & have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of April in the year eighteen hundred & thirty seven Cotesworth P. Wheeler Signed & delivered} in presenceof} Josiah Adams} The above was entered with me April 15 A.D. 1837, at ten minutes past 11 o'clock P.M. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. ____________________________________________________ Mortgage, Wheeler to Wheeler Know all men by these presents that I Cotesworth B. Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Trader in Consideration of fifteen hundred dollars to me paid by Eliphalet Wheeler of Framingham in said County, Gentleman, do hereby sell to him the said Wheeler the following goods and merchandise to wit 52 1/4 lbs Cotton Yarn 113 Bunches Thread 16 1/2 lbs Thread 41/2 Gro Furld Tapes Lot of Tambour Cotton 3/9 60 Yds P Muslin 61 Yds. Peruvian Silk 27 Fancy Hdkfs [Handkerchiefs] 3lbs Pins Lot of Thimbles $1.00 12 fancy Hdkfs Lot of Worsted Braids Lot of Shirt Buttons $4 12 Blk & Green Blonde Veils Lot of J Rings $33 Lot of Gild Buttons $18 11pr Silk Hose 9 1/2 doz Cotton Woolen & Worsted Hose 33 pr Cotton & Worsted socks 143 pr Mens & womens 61 1837 Gloves 4 pr Galous[?] 5 Neck Pads 27 pr Ladies Kid globes 1 Lace Collar 61 pr Braces 947 Yds Prints 1 ps Pongee 19 1/2 Light Vestings 8 3/4 yes difd Silk 34 1/2 F Muslin 86 1/2 Yds Silk 20 1/2 Yds Silk Vestings 25 pr kid gloves 15 linin Hdkfs 39 White Linin Table Covers 144 gingham 6 1/2 Bls C. Velvet 25 Yds Ali;ine 3 Cotton Table Covers 10 1/4 yds Silk Velvet 26 Cottn Hdkfs 23 Silk Hdfs 1 1/2 yd Green C. Velvet 12 Childs Hdkfs 82 1/2 yds Figd Merino 29 1/2 yds plan Merino 26 1/4 Yds [illegible] [illegible] 2 dz Snff Boxes 4 lbs Linin Thread Lot of Cotton Floss 18 154 Yds Copperplate 1 Green Table Cover 57 Yds Patch Lot of Writing Paper 4.50 93 1/2 Yds col'd Cambrick 99 1/2 doz Spool Cotton 86 doz Cotton tapes Lot of Linin Floss 5/3 1 1/2 Gro Binding 7 Bundles Pins 43 3/4 Yds Camblet 122 1/2 Yds Cambric Insertion & Edging Lot of Pins in Draw 2.34 Lot of Worsted Bindings 2.50 Lot of Combs 6.00 Lot of Lace Edgings $41.66 Lo o sew'g Silk $25.00 Lot of Silk Braid $3.50 Lot of Linin Thread 4.25 Lot of Tapes 3.00 38 1/4 Yds Mde[?] Lace 22 1/2 Yds Muslin 9 yds Bishop's Lawn 47 1/8 yds Linin Cambrick 10 [illegible' Cambk Hdkfs 23 Cotton & Wors'd Shawls & Hdkfs 7 White Linin Table Covers 7 yds Pat[illegible] 6 pr Rose Blankets 22 yds Dimoty [Dimity] 8 yds Linin Diaper 23 3/4 Yds Cotton flannel 76 3/4 Yds Ticking 354 Yds Sheeting 259 Yds Shirting 104 yds White Cambrick 14 Robes Lot of Quillings 31.87 66 1/4 Yds Linin 32 yds Crepe 8 1/2 M Nee- dles 13 yds L. Damask 361 Yds Blue Cotton 14 1/8 doz Childs Mittens 15 59 lbs Wors'd Yard Lot of Books $55 Lot of Buttons $10 Lot of Whie & Yellow Flannel 14 yds Red Surge [Serge] 24 1/4 yds plain Flannel 22 1/4 yds linin Drill 25 1/2 Yds Linin Sheeting 3 1/2 doz Lace Aprons 20 Palm leaf Hats 10 Cloth Caps 32 1/5 yds R. Diaper 4 Horse Blan- kets 24 1/2 yds Burlaps 6 1/3 dz Wollen Socks 29 yds Lustring Silk 26 1/2 doz Cologne 43 Neck Stocks 1 pr Red Padding $21.30 42 1/2 lbs Warp yard 61 3/4 yds Brown Linin, 184 yds Bro Cloth 188 1/2 yds Cashimere 31 1/2 yds Buckskin 74 3/4 Buckskin 72 3/4 " Sattinett Lot of Sole leather Calk skins Kids & Split Leather in Shoe Shop $1.30 33 pr Boots 77 pf Men's & Boys shoes 15.. J R. Shoes Lot of Crockery & Glass ware $2.80,87 being all in my store Lot of Ribbons in Store 272.72 1 Show Case 1 Desk 2 Stoves & funnels 1 Set Scales 1 Horse 1 Chaise 1 Waggon 2 Sleigh 1 Buffaloe Skin 2 Harnesses Saddle & Bridle 21 Beds Bedding 4 Tables 15 Chairs 2 clocks 1 Carpet 1 Beaureau 2 Looking glasses 1 Sofa Which goods & marchandise are now in my stores in said lexingto, except said horse, chaise, waggon 62 (1837) sleighs, buffaloe, harnesses saddle & bridle, which are in buildings near said store & said household furniture is in my house Provided nevertheless that whereas the said Eliphalet Wheeler on or about the first say of Febuary in the year eighteen hundred & thirty six executed a bond as my surety to Wm Munroe, conditioned to pay the then existing debts of the late firm of Munroe & Wheeler amounting at that tim to about the sum of four thousand dollars but now supposed to be [strike: about] nearly if not wholly extinguished & paid; And whereas said Eliphalet is also my surety on my note to the Trustees of the Lexington Ministerial Fund for four hundred dollars & interest dated the fifth day of December A.D. 1824 which is justly due except one years interest;– And whereas said Eliphalet Wheeler is also my Endorser on a note of four hundred dollars dated the twentieth day of February last made by Thomas B. Vase to me or my order & by me endorsed payable in four months from date, & discounted & now holden by the Resident Directors & Company of the Framingham Bank; and whereas said Eliphalet also holds a note against me for five hundred & twenty five dollars & interest, dated the tenth day of September last which is justly due Now if I shall well & truly indemnify & save the said Eliphalet harmless from his liabilities aforesaid on or before the twenty third day of June next, & shall also on or before the same day pay the note last above mentioned together with a reasonable compensation for all trouble, expense, costs &, charges that he may be put to by reason of said liabilities, then this instrument shall be void, & not otherwise. And if I should fail to indemnify save harmless & pay, in manner & at the time aforesaid, the said Eliphalet is hereby authorised to make sale of said goods & merchandise, or so much as may be necessary to secure against said liabilities & make said payments with all costs & charges of sale & shall account to me for the surplus if any there shall be In testimony of all which I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of April in the year eighteen hundred & thirty seven– Cotesworth P. Wheeler Signed & delivered in presence of Josiah Adams} The above was entered with me Apr. 15 A.D. 1837 at 10 minutes past 11 o'clock R.M. A true record Attest C. Tidd Tn Clk. 63 (1837) Mortgage. Wheeler to Rice Know all men that I Cotesworth P. Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Trader, in consideration of five hundred dollars to me paid by Uriah Rice of Framingham in said County, Gentleman, do hereby sell to him the following goods & merchandize to wit— 52 1/2 lbs Cotton yarn, 113 bunches of thread, 16 1/2 lbs thread, 4 1/2 Gross Tape, lot tambour cotton, 60 yds muslin, 61 yds peruvian silk, 27 fancy hdkfs 3 lbs pins, lot of thimbles, 12 fancy hdkfs, lot of worsted braid, lot of shirt buttons, 12 black & green blonde veils, lot of eyelet rings, lot of gilt buttons, 11 pr silk hose 9 1/2 doz button, wollen, & worsted hose; 33 pr Cotton & woollen socks 143 pr men's & women's gloves, 4 pieces of galoon, 27 pr ladies kid gloves, one lace collar 61 pr braces, 945 yds calico, 1 pr of pongee, 19 1/2 yds light vesting 8 3/4 yds figd Silk 34 1/4 yds French muslin 286 1/4 yds Silk, 20 1/2 yds Silk vesting, 25 pr kid gloves, 15 men's hdkfs, 39 white linin table covers, 144 yds gingham 6 1/4 yds sea velvet, 25 yds Alipine, 26 cotton hdkfs, 3 cotton table covers, 10 1/4 yds silk venvet, 23 silk hdkfs, 1 1/4 yds green velvet 12 childrens hdkfs, 82 1/4 yds figd merino, 29 1/4 yds plain merino, 26 1/4 yds bombazette 2 doz snuff boxes, 4 lbs linin thread, lot cotton floss, 152 yds copperplate, 1 green table cover, 57 yds patch, lot writing paper, 9 3 1/2 yds coloured Cambrick 99 1/2 doz Spool cotton, 86 doz tape, lot of linin floss 1 1/2 gros binding, 7 bundles pins, 44 3/4 lamblet, 122 1/2 yds combric insertion & edging, lot pins, lot worsted binding, lot combs, lot lace edgings, lot sewing silk, lot silk braids, lot linin thread, lot tapes, 38 1/4 yds wide lace, 22 1/2 yds muslin, 9 yds Bishop Lawn 4 7/8 linin cambrick, 10 linin hdkfs, 23 cotton, & worsted shawls & hdfs, 4 white linin table covers, 7 yds Palmarine, 6 pr Rose Blankets, 22 yds Dimoty, 8 yds linin diaper, 23 3/4 yds cotton flannel, 76 3/4 yds ticking, 754 yds Brown sheeting, 259 1/2 yds Shirting, 104 yds white cambric 14 robes, lot of quillings 66 1/2 yds linin, 32 yds crape 3 1/2 m/'' needles, 13 yds Linin Damask, 361 yds bleached cotton 14 1/3 doz children's mittens, 15 5/8 lbs. worsted yarn, lot books, lot buttons, lot of white & yellow flannels, 14 yds red surge 24 1/2 yds plain flannel 22 3/4 yar linin Drill, 25 1/2 yds linin sheeting, 3 1/2 doz lace aprons, 20 palm leaf hats, 10 cloth caps, 32 1/4 yds disaper 4 horse blankets, 24 1/2 yds burlaps, 6 1/2 doz wollen socks, 29 yds 64 (1837) Lustring silk, 26 1/2 doz Colognes, 43 neck stocks, 1 pieces red padding, 42 1/2 lbs warp yarn 61 3/4 brown linin, 184 yds broad cloth 180 1/2 yds cassimere, 31 1/2 yds Buckskin, 74 3/4 Buckskin, 72 3/4 Satinette, lot sole leather, calf skins, kid & split leather in shoe shop 33 pr boots 77 pr men's & boys shoes, 252 pr womens shoes, 24 pr Misses bootes, 73 pr childrens shoes, 15 pr India Rubber shies, lot of crockery & glass ware being all in my store, ribbons in the store, 1 show case, 2 stores of funnels, 1 Set scales, one horse, 1 chaise, one waggin 2 sleighs 1 Buffaloe Robe, 2 Harnesses, saddle & bridle, 2 beds & bedding, 4 tables, 15 chairs, 2 clocks, 1 carpet, one beaureau two looking glasses & one sofa– Which goods & merchandise are now in my store in said Lexington in said Lexington, except the said horse chaise, waggon, sleighs, buffaloe, harnesses, saddle & bridle which are in buildings near said store, & said household furniture is in my house– Provided nevertheless, that whereas the said Uriah Rice, holds a note against me for five hundred dollars dated the fifth day of December A.D. 1835 payable on demand with interest, whereas about one years interest is paid, & the remainder is still justly due. Now if the said Wheeler shall pay to said Price the balance due on said note with the interest on or before the twenty third day of June next, then this instrument shall be void, & otherwise shall remain in full force_ And if I should fail to pay said balance at the time aforesaid, the said Price is hereby empowered to make sale of said goods & merchandise, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the said debt with all costs, charges & trouble, & shall account to me for the overplus if any there shall be. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of April, in the year eighteen hundred & thirty seven— Cotesworth P. Wheeler Signed & delivered in presence of Josiah Adams} The above was entered with me the fifteenth day of April A.D. 1837 at ten minutes past eleven o'clock P.M. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. 65 (1837) Mortgage. Blake to Viles & Atkins Know all men by these presents Ellis G. Blake of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Trader, in consideration of ninety dollars to me paid by Nathan Viles & Henry Atkins both of Boston in the County of Suffolk, Merchants, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents, do grant bargain & sell unto the said Viles & Atkins one horse & waggon valued at two hundred dollars To have & to hold the said articles unto the said Viles & Atkins, their executors, administrators & assigns forever Provided nonetheless, that if I the said Blake my executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them, do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Viles & Atkins, their executors administrators or assigns the sum of eighty fine dollars with lawful interest thereon in sixty days from the date hereof, then these presents shall cease & be null & void, otherwise shall remain in full force & virtue— In testimony whereof, I have this seventeenth day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & thirty seven here unto set my hand & seal Ellis G. Blake L. S. Signed, sealed & delivered in the presence of us Saml Stetson John P. Wyman} The above was entered with me Apr. 19. A.D. 1837, at half past seven o'clock P.M. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk This certifies that I have attatched a Pew No. 12, in the Rev. Mr. Swetts meeting house in Lexington as the property of Doc. Stillman Spalding on a writ against said Spalding— Levi Parker, D. Shff. August 25th 1837— at 4 o'clk P.M. The above was entered with me Augst 25, 1836. Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 66 1837 Mortgage. Wheeler to Nelson Know all men by these presents that I cotesworth P. Wheeler of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, Trader In consideration of two hundred dollars to me paid by John Nelson of said Lexington, Physician, do hereby bargain & sell to him the said Nelson, the following goods, wares, & merchandise to wit - 52 1/2 lbs Cotton Yard 113 bunches thread 16 1/2 lbs Thread 4 1/2 Cps [?] Tapes Lot of Tambour cotton, 6 yds Muslin 61 yds P. silk 27 fancy Hdkfs [Handkerchiefs] 3 lbs Pins Sett of Thimbles 12 fancy Hdkfs Lot of Worsted Braids Lot of Shirt Buttons 12 Black & Green Veils Lot of I Rings Lot of Gold Buttons 12 pr. Silk Hose 9 1/2 doz Cotton Woollen & Worsted 30 pr Cotton & Woollenn Socks 140 pr men's & Womens Gloves 4 pr Galors[?] 2 pr Ladies kid gloves 1 Lace Collar 61 pr Braces 941 yds Calico 1 pr Pongee 19 1/2 yds light vesting 5 3/4 yds figd silk 34 1/2 yds french muslin 686 1/2 yds Silk 20 1/2 yds silk vesting 25 pr Kid Gloves 15 mens hdfs [handkerchiefs] 39 white linin Table covers 144 yds Gingham 6 1/2 yds Silk Velvet 25 yds Alipine 26 Cotton Hdkfs 3 Cotton Table Covers 10 1/4 yds Silk Velvet 23 Silk Hdkfs 1 1/2 yds Yds Velvet 12 ChildrensHdkfs 82 1/2 [illegible] figd Merino 29 1/2 yds plain Merino 26 1/2 yds Bombezett 2 doz Snuff Boxes 4 lbs linin thread Lot of Cotton Floss] 152 yds Cot- perplate 1 Green Table Cover 57 yds patch Lot of Writing paper 93 1/2 yds col'd cambric 99 1/2 doz Spool cotton 86 doz Tape Lot of Linin floss 1 1/2 Gro Binding 7 Bunches 44 3/4 yds Camblet 122 1/2 Cambric insertion & edging Lot of Pins, Lot of worsd [worsted] Bindings Lot of Combs Lot of Lace Edgings Lot of Lusg [lustring] silk Lot silk braids Lot of linin Thread Lot of Tapes 38 1/4 yds Wide Lace 22 1/2 yds Muslin 9 yds Bishop Lawn 4 7/8 yds linin Cambric 10 Linin Hdkfs 23 Cotton & Worsted shawls & hdkfs 4 White Linin Table Covers 7 yds Palmarine [?] 6 pr Rose blankets 22 yds Dimaty [dimity] 8 yds Linin Diaper 23 3/4 yds Cotton Flannel 76 3/4 Yds Ticking 754 yds Brown Sheeting 259 1/4 yds Shirting 104 Yds white Cambric 14 halves[?] Lot of quilling 66 1/2 Yds Linin 32 yds Crape 8 1/3 pr [?] Needles 15 yds L. Damask 361 Yds Blea Cotton 14 1/3 doz Childrens Mittens 15 5/8 lbs Worsted Yarn Lot of Books Lot of Buttons Lot of White & Yellow Flan nel 14 Yds Red Surge [serge] 24 1/2 Yds plain Flannel 22 3/4 Yds Linin Drill 25 1/2 Yds Linin Sheeting 3 1/2 pr Lace Aprons 20 palm leaf Hats 10 Cloth Caps 32 1/2 yds Diaper 4 Horse Blankets 24 1/2 Yds Burlaps 6 1/2 dz Woollen Socks 29 " Lustring Silk 26 1/2 Doz Colagr[?] 67 1837 43 neck Stocks 1 pr Red Padding 42 1/2 lbs Warp yarn 61 1/9 yds Br Linin 184 yds Broad Cloth 188 1/2 yds Cassimere 32 1/2 Yds Buckskin 72 1/2 Yds Sattinett Lot of Sole Leather Calf Skins & kids & Split Leather in Shoe Shop 33 pr Boots 77 pr Mens & Boys Shoes 232 pr Woms Shoes 27 pr Miss Bootes 73 pr Childs Shoes 15 pr I R [?] Shoes Lot of Crockery & glass ware being all in my Store Ribbons in store 1 Show Case 2 Stoves & funnels 1 Set Scales 1 Horse 1 Chaise 1 Waggon 2 Sleighs 1 Buffaloe Robe 2 Harnesses Saddle & Bridle 2 Beds & Bedding 4 Tables 15 Chairs 2 Clocks 1 Carpet 1 Beaureau [Bureau] 2 Looking Glasses & 1 Sofa Which goods, wares & merchandise are now in my Store in said Lexington, except said Chaise, Waggon, Sleighs, Buffaloe robe, harnesses, saddle & bridle, which are in buildings near said store & said household furniture is in my house. The foregoing list contains all the articles in my store. Provided that whereas said Nelson holds a note against me for two hundred dollars, dated the seventh day of April instant payable on demand with interest - Now if I shall well & truly pay said note when dema nded, then this instrument shall be void, & otherwise shall remain in force; And if I shall fail to pay said note as aforesaid, said Nelson is hereby authorized to make sale of said goods wares & merchandise, or so much thereof as shall be necessary to pay said note, with the costs, charges & trouble of sale, & shall account to me for the surplus if there shall be In testimony of all which I have hereunto set my hand this twenty eighth day of April in the year eighteen hundred & thirty seven - Cotesworth P. Wheeler Signed & delivered in presence of Alden[?] B. Buttrick The above was entered with me April 29 A.D. 1837 at 45 minutes past 3' o'clock P.M. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk - ________________________________________________ Mortgage Wheeler to Wheeler Know all men by these presents that I Cotesworh P. Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Trader, in consideration of two hundred & seventeen dollars & seventy 68 1837 cents to me paid by Eliphalet Wheeler of Framingham in said county, Gentleman, do hereby bargain & sell to him the said Wheeler, the following goods, wares & merchandise to wit; 5 1/2 lbs Cotton Yarn 113 bunches 16 1/2 lbs Thread 4 1/2 Gro Tape Lot of Tambour Cotton 60 yds Muslin 61 Yds Peruvian Silk 27 fancy Hdkfs 3 lbs Pins Lot Thimbles 12 fancy Hdkfs Lot of Wor[ste]d braid Lot of Shirt buttons 12 Black & Green Blonde Veils Lot of Glt Rings Lot of Gilt Buttons 12 pr Silk Hose 9 1/2 dz. Cotton Woollen & Worsd Hose 33 pr Cotton & Woollen Socks 143 pr mens & womens Gloves 4 pr Galons 27 pr Ladies kid Gloves 1 Lace Collar 61 pr Braces 945 yds Calico 1 pr Pongee 19 1/2 yds light vesting 8 3/4 yds fig'd silk 34 1/4 yds French Muslin 286 1/2 Yds Silk 20 1/2 yds Silk Vesting 25 pr Kid Gloves 15 Hdkfs 39 white linin Table Covers 144 Yds Gingham 6 1/4 Yds Velvet 25 Yds Alipine 26 Cotton Hdkfs 3 Cotton Table Covers 10 1/4 Yds Silk Velvet 23 Silk Hdkfs 1 1/4 Yds green Velvet 12 Childs Hdkfs 52 1/4 Yds figd Merino 29 1/4 Yds plain Merino 26 1/4 yds Bombazette 2 doz Snuff Boxes 4 lbs linin Thread Lot of Cotton Floss 152 yds Copperplate 1 Green Table Cover 57 Yds Patch Lot of Writing paper 93 1/2 Yds Col[ore]d Cambrick 99 1/2 doz Spool Cotton 86 Doz Tapes Lot of Linin Floss 1 1/2 Gro Binding 7 Bundles Pins 44 3/4 Yds Camblet 122 1/2 Cambric Insertion & Edging Lot Pins Lot of Worsd Binding Lot of Combs Lot of lace edging Lot of Lus[trin]g Silk Lot of silk Braids Lot of Thread Lot of Tapes 38 1/4 yds wide Lace 22 1/2 Yds Muslin 9 Yds Bishop Lawn 4 7/8 Yds Linin Cambric 10 Linin Hdkfs 25 Cotton & Worsted Shawl & Hdkfs 4 White linin Table Covers 7 Yds Palmarine 6 pr Rose Blankets 22 yd Dimity 8 Yds linin Diaper 23 3/4 Yds Cotton Flannel 76 3/4 Yds Ticking 754 Yds Bro Sheeting 259 1/2 Yds Shirting 104 " White Cambric 14 Robes Lot of Quillings 66 1/4 yds Linin 32 yds Crape 8 1/2 m/" Needles 13 Yds Linin Damask 361 Blea[ched] Cotton 14 1/2 dz Childs Mittens 15 5/8 lbs Worsd yarn Lot of Books Lot of Buttons Lot of white & yellow flannel 14 Yds Red Surge 24 1/4 Yds plain flannel 22 3/4 Yds linin Drill 25 1/2 Yds Linin Sheeting 3 1/2 Dz lace Aprons 20 Palm leaf Flats 10 Cloth caps 32 1/4 Yds Diaper 4 Horse Blankets 24 1/2 Yds Burlaps 6 1/2 Dz Woollen Socks 29 Yds Silk 26 1/2 Dz Cologne 43 Neck Stocks 1 pr Red Padding 42 1/2 lbs Warp Yarn 61 3/4 Yds Bro Linin 184 Yds Bro Cloth. 188 1/2 Yds Cassimere 31 1/2 Yds Buckskin 72 3/4 Yds Sattinett Lot of Sole Leather Calf Skins Kid & split Leather in shoe shop 33 pr Boots 69 77 pr mens & boys shoes 252 pr Womens shoes 25 pr Misses Boots 73 pr Childrens shoes 15 pr. I. P. Shoes Lot of Crockery & glass ware being all in my Store Ribbons in store 1 Show Case 2 Stones & funnels 1 Set scales 1 Horse 1 Chaise 1 Waggon 2 Sleighs 1 Buffaloe Robe 2 Harnesses Saddle & bridle 2 beds & Bedding 4 Tables 15 Chairs 2 Clocks 1 Carpet 1 Beaureau 2 Looking Glasses & 1 Sofa— Which goods wares & merchandise are now in my store in said Lexington, except said chain, waggon, Sleighs, buffaloe sheir, harnesses saddle & bridle which are in buildings near said store, & said house hold furniture is in my house_ The foregoings list contains all the articles in my store_ Provided that whereas the said Eliphalet Wheeler is my surety on my note for two hundred & seventeen dollars & seventy cents dated the twenty seventh day of April instant payable to Fosdick & Frothingham or their order in ninety days from date_ Now if I shall well & truly indemnify & save the said Eliphalet Wheeler harmless from his liability to pay said note, & for all trouble, damages, expences & costs to which he may be subjected by reason of his having signed the same as aforesaid, then this instrument shall be void & not otherwise; And if I should fail to indemnify & save harmless, in manner aforesaid, said Eliphalet is hereby authorized to make sale of said goods, wares & merchandise, or so much thereof as shall be necessary to secure against said liability, trouble, damages, expences & costs, & shall account to me for the surplus, if any after deducting the costs, charges & expences of sale— In testimony of all which, I have hereunto set my hand the twenty eighth day of April in the year eighteen hundred & thirty seven— Cotesworth P. Wheeler Signed & delivered in presence of Josiah Adams_ The above was entered with me Apr 29 A.D. 1837 at fortyfive minues past three o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. 70 1837 Wheeler to Meriam Know all men [strike: by these presents] that I Cotesworth P. Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Trater [sic] [Trader], in consideration of four hundred & forty dollars to me paid by Charles Meriam of Boston in the County of Suffolk, Merchant, do hereby bargain & sell to him the said Meriam, the following goods wares & merchandisce [sic] to wit: 52 1/4 lbs Cotton yarn, 113 bunches Thread, 16 1/2 lbs thread 4 1/2 Gross of tape, Lot of tambuor cotton, 60 yds muslin 61 Yds Peruvian silk, 27 fancy hdkfs [handkerchiefs], 3 lbs pins; lot thimbles 12 fancy hdkfs, lot of worsted braid, lot shirt buttons, 12 black & green blonde veils, lot ilot[?] rings lot gilt buttons 12 pr silk hose, 9 1/2 doz cotton wollen & worsted hose 33 pr. cotton & woollen socks 143 pr mens & women's gloves 4 pieces galoon, 27 pr Ladies Kid gloves, 1 lace collar 61 pr braces, 945 yds Calico 1 piece pongee, 19 1/2 Yds light vesting, 8 3/4 yds figured silk, 3 1/4 Yds French Muslin, 286 1/4 Yds silk, 20 1/2 yds silk Vesting, 25 pr Kid gloves, 15 hdkfs, 39 white Linin Table cloths, 144 yds Gingham, 6 1/4 yds velvet, 25 yds Alipine, 26 Cotton Hdkfs, 3 cotton table covers, 10 1/4 yds silk velvet [strike: & 2 childrens hdkfs], 23 silk hdkfs, 1 1/4 yds green velvet, 12 childrens hdkfs, 82 1/2 yds figd. merino, 29 1/4 Yds plain merino, 26 1/4 Yds bombazette, 2 Doz Snuff Boxes, 4 lb Linin Thread, lot cotton floss, 152 yds copperplate, 1 green Table cover, 57 yds patch, Lot of Writing paper, 93 1/8 yds col[ore]d Cambric, 99 1/2 doz. Spool cotton, 86 doz. tape_ lot of linin floss, 1 1/2 Gross binding, 7 bundles pins, 44 3/4 yds Camblet, 122 1/2 yds of cambric insertion &, edging, Lot pins Lot of worsted bindings, lot combs, lot lace edgings, Lot of sewing silk, lot silk braids, lot linin thread, lot of tapes, 38 1/4 yds wide lace, 22 1/2 yds Muslin, 9 yds. Bishop lawn 4 7/8 linin Cambric, 10 linin hdkfs, 28 cotton & worsted shawls & hdkfs, 4 white linin table covers, 7 yds Palmarine, 6 pr Rose blankets, 22 yds Dimoty, 8 yds linin Diaper, 23 3/4 yds cotton flannel, 76 3/4 yds ticking 754 yds Brown Sheeting, 254 1/4 yds shirting, 104 yds white cambric, 14 robes, lot quillings, 66 1/4 yds Linin, 32 yds Crape 2 1/2 in Needles, 13 Yds linin Damask, 361 yds bleached cotton 14 1/2 doz childs. mittens, 1576 lbs worsted yarn, lot Books, lot Buttons, lot of white & yellow flannell, 14 Yds red surge, 24 1/4 yds plain flannel, 22 3/4 yds linin Drill, 25 1/2 yds linin sheeting 3 1/2 doz lace aprons, 20 palm leaf hats, 10 cloth caps, 32 1/4 yds 71 1837 diaper, 4 horse blankets, 24 1/2 yds burlaps 6 1/2 doz Woollen Socks, 29 yds silk, 26 1/2 doz Cologne, 43 neck stocks, 1 piece red padding, 42 1/2 lbs warp yarn 61 3/4 yds brown linin, 184 yds broad cloth, 188 1/2 yds cassimere, 31 1/4 yds Buckskin, 74 3/4 yds buckskin, 72 3/4 Satinette, lot of Sole leather, calf skins, kids & split leather in shoe shop, 33 pr boots, 77 pr mens & boys shoes, 252 pr womens shoes, 25 pr Misses Booties, 73 pr childrens shoes, 15 pr of India Rubber Shoes, lot of crockery & glass ware being all that is in my store, two stones & funnels, 1 Set scales, one horse, one chaise, one waggon, two sleighs, one buffaloe robe, two harnesses, saddle & bridle, 2 beds & bedding, 4 tables, 15 chairs, 1 Carpet, 1 beaureau, two Looking glasses & one sofa— which goods, wares & merchandise are now in my store in said Lexington, except said chaise, waggon, sleighs, buffaloe robe, harnesses, saddle & bridle, which are in buildings near said store, & saidhouse hold furniture is in my house; The foregoing list contains all the articles in my store— Provided that whereas said Wheeler is my endorser, on a promissory note, discounted at the Framingham bank, made to me by Ellis G. Blake & Timothy P. Ropes, for four hundred & fifty dollars, dated the fourteenth day of March last, payable to me or my order in three months from its date & endorsed by me_ Now if I shall well and truly indemnify & save said Meriam harmless from the payment of said note & from all damages, trouble expences & costs, to which he may be subjected by reason of his having endorsed said note as aforesaid, then this instrument shall be void & not otherwise— And if I shall fail to indemnify & save said Meriam harmless as aforesaid, he is hereby authorized to make sale of said goods, wares & merchandise, or so much thereof as shall be necessary to secure against said liability, damages, trouble, expences & costs, & shall account to me for the surplus, if any, after deducting the costs, charges & expences of sale— In testimony of all which I have hereunto set my hand this twenty eighth day April in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty seven— Cotesworth P. Wheeler Signed & sealed in presence of Josiah Adams} The above was entered with me Apr 29 AD. 1837 41 minutes past 9 o'clock P.M. A true record attest C. Tidd Town Clerk. 72 1837 Mortgage — Dodge to Muzzey. Know all men by these presents that David Dodge of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex, Cabinet maker, in consideration of the sum of six hundred & twenty five Dollars twelve cents to me paid by Benj. Muzzey of said Lexington County of Middlesex, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold & by these presents do grant bargain & sell unto the said Benj. Muzzey, all the household goods Furniture & storres in & about the house now occupied by me as per schedule A. annexed– To have & to hold all & singular the said furniture & stores unto him the said Muzzey, his Executors Administrators & assigns forever– Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Dodge, my Executors, Administrators or assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay, or cause to be paid unto the said Muzzey, his Executors & Assigns the sum of six hundred & twenty five Dollars 12/100 in one year with interest, then these presents & every clause thereof shall be void & of no effect; & provided farther, that untill default be made of payment of the aforesaid debt, & interest, the said Dodge may retain possession of said goods furniture & stores without any molestation or hindrance David Dodge L.S. Benjamin Muzzey L.S. Dated at Lexington May 5, 1837 Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of C. Augustus Dodge} Schedule A. Sitting Room_ 1 Sofa 1 Mirror_ 1 Secretary & books 56 chairs_ Rocking chair_ Work table_ 4 foot Mahogany table_ 2 setts Crockery_ Kitchen_ 6 chairs_ Cook stove_ 2 tables_ Hard & tea ware_ 1 clock_ fire sett_ Front Chamber_ 1 Bed & bedding & bed stead, 1 Carpet_ 6 cane bottom chairs_ Wash stand_ 2d Chamber_ Bed Bedstead & Bedding, 1 Beaureau [Bureau] 1 Carpet_ 6 chairs_ Chest of Bed Linin_ 3d Chamber_ Bed, Bed stead & bedding_ All the fuelling in the woodshed_ And the Silver tea & table spoons in the house_ The above was entered with me May 6, A.D. 1897, at 8 o'clock A.M.—A true record attest, C. Tidd Town Clerk. [Left margin: This Mortgage is transferred—see page 117—] 73 1837 Mortgage. Granger to Rice & Living. Know all men by these presents, that I William Granger of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, Gentleman, for & in consideration of the sum of seven hundred & seven dollars, paid by Henry Rice & Robert G. Living both of Boston, merchants & copartners under the name of Rice & Living; the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold & assigned, & do by these presents grant, sell & assign unto the said Rice & Living, the following described goods & chattels, viz: one printing machine, machine blanket & lapping_ six doctors_ one hundred & five press plates, one press fitted up_ one press screw_ eight iron bars_ one set steel rollers_ one shape drawing machine_ fourteen table blankets_ one callendar [calendar]_ three copper boilers_ eleven copper shells_ two copper shells_ one mandril_ iron shafts, gearing, pullies &c._ six printing tables_ fifty five printing blocks_ two stones & funnel, the same being on the premises now occupied by said Granger in said Lexington, & also every & all other personal property on said premises, to the said Granger belonging— It being to secure a note given by said Granger to said Rice & Living, dated at Boston August 27, 1836, by which said note, said Granger promises to pay said Rice & Living or order the sum of seven hundred & seven dollars & seventy six cents in four months; & any further sums in which said Granger may be indebted to Rice & Living— To have & to hold the afore described goods & chattels to the said Rice & Living, their executors, administrators & assigns forever_ And I the said Granger do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods & chattels, & have good right to sell & dispose of the same in manner aforesaid— Provided nevertheless, That if the said Granger, his executors or administators, shall pay unto the said Price & living, their executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of seven hundred & seven dollars & seventy six cents & interest, & any further sums in which 74 1837 he may be indebted to said Rice & Living, then this mortgage & the note above described shall both be void— In witness whereof, I the said William have subscribed the same this thirty first day of May in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty seven Wm Granger L.S. Executed & delivered in presence of Francis O. Wates County of suffolk Ss Boston May 31st A.D. 1837. Then said William Granger personally appeared & acknowledged this instrument to be his free act & deed Before me Francis O. Wates, Justice of the peace The above was entered with me June 1st A.D. 1837 at 7 o'clock A.M. A true Record Attest_C. Tidd, Town Clerk Mortgage. Clapp to Viles & Atkins. Know all men by these Presents that I William Clapp of Lexington in the county of Middlesex Trader, in consideration of one hundred & eighty nine dollars & forty four cents to me paid by Nathan Viles & Henry Atkins both of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, Copartners, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, and by these presents do grant bargain & sell unto the said Viles & Atkins, all the articles of household furniture mentioned in the schedule hereunto annexed. To have & to hold all & singular the said articles unto the said Viles & Atkins, their executors, Administrators & assigns forever— Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Clapp my executors, administrators or assigns shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Viles & Atkins the sum of one hundred & eighty nine dollars & forty four cents [strike: on or before the first day of] 75 1837 [strike: June A.D. 1838] on demand, with lawful interest, then these presents shall cease & be void, otherwise shall remain in full force & virtue— In witness whereof I have this third day of June A.D. 1837 hereunto set my hand & seal— William Clapp, L.S. (The above erasure & interlineation was (authorized by Wm Clapp. Attest S. Stetson. In presence of Saml. Stetson. Schedule. 1 Sofa – $20 3 bedsteads & bedding – 60 1 Carpet – 25 1 Doz Fancy Chairs 12 1 Do common do. 5 1 Card Table – 12 2 4 feet cherry Tables 10 2 Brass fire setts - 10 1 Card Table 5 2 Tea setts 12 1 Dining sett 30 [Total] $201 The above was entered with me the [blank] day of June A.D. 1837 A true record Attest_ C. Tidd, Town Clerk. For Discharge of the above, see page 95. Mortgage Ropes to Muzzey. Know all men by these Presents, that I Timothy P. Ropes of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, School Teacher, in consideration of the liability sustained in my, the said T. P. Rope's behalf by Benjamin Muzzey, Gentleman, of said Lexington, by reason of s'd Muzzey's having signed two notes of hand as surety for s'd Ropes to the President, Directors & company of the Concord Bank, on which notes there are now due one hundred & twenty dollars, wherefore, I the s'd Ropes, do hereby sell & convey to said Muzzey, the following articles of my personal property, to wit: eleven cords of pine wood valued $38, sitting room carpet containing thirty yards $15, Sitting room & parlor curtains $9, centre table $20, cloth on centre table $3, Front stair carpet & rods $5, School apparatus & Maps $45, one brass time piece $5, two box stoves & funnel $3, fifteen looking glasses for chambers $3, one wheel barrow, sundry firesetts_ sundry carpenters 76 1837 tools, farming utensils, iron, tin, wooden, crockery & glass wares, including all said wares in my possession not pre- viously conveyed, $18, the whole of the above-named property amounting to the sum of one hundred & sixty- four dollars to have & to hold the same to s'd Muzzey, his heirs & assigns forever. Provided however that if said Ropes shall indemnify & save harmless said Muzzey from his liabilities as aforesaid, then this Deed shall be void & of none effect, otherwise the same shall be in full force -- It is agreed by s'd Murrey that s'd Ropes shall retain the possession of said property untill con- dition broken. In witness of all which I, the said Ropes have hereunto set my hand & seal this tenth day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty seven-- Timothy P. Ropes *L.S.* I n presence of O. Augustus Dodge. The above was entered with me June 10, A.D. 1837 at one'o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest-- C. Tidd, Town Clerk. Mortgage, Ropes to Dodge. Know all men by these Presents, that I Timothy P. Ropes of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, School Teacher, in consideration of one hundred & thirty five dollars to me paid by Revd. O. Augustus Dodge of said Lexington, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, also in consideration of s'd Revd. O. A. Dodge, having become for me responsible to Col. John P. Merriam of said Lex- ington for the amount of two hundred dollars, do hereby sell & convey unto s'd Dodge the following articles of my personal property, to wit: one horse $90, one sleigh $15, one saddle, bridle & string of bells, $10, seven cords of hard wood lying by my yard $10, my private & school Libraries $50, one good feather bed bolster & pillows $20, one parlor carpet $30, eight parlor chairs & one rocking chair $20, amounting in all to the sum of three hundred & forty seven dollars, to have & to hold the same to said Dodge, 77 1837 his heirs & assigns forever. Provided however, that if s'd Ropes shall pay to said Dodge, his heirs or assigns, the above named sum of one hundred & thirty five dollars, & shall also in- demnify & save harmless s'd Dodge from his liability as aforesaid to Col. John P. Merriam aforesaid, within one year from the date hereof, then this deed shall be void & of no effect; otherwise, the same shall be in full force. It is agreed by said Dodge that s'd Ropes should retain the possession of said property until condition broken. In witness of all which I, the s'd T. P. Ropes, have hereunto set my hand & seal this tenth day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty seven-- Timothy P. Ropes *L.S.* In presence of Hannah Peters. The above was entered with me June 10, A.D. 1837 at one o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk This certifies that the above Mortgage is discharged by order of Benjamin Muzzey - Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk Lexington May 20, 1838. Mortgage. Ropes to Richardson. Know all men by these Presents, that I Timothy P. Ropes of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, School Teacher, in consideration of two hundred dollars to me paid by Aaron P. Richardson, Blacksmith of said Lexington, do hereby sell & convey to s'd Richardson the following articles of my personal property, to wit: two iron pumps valued $10, School room stove with eighty feet of funnel $15, twenty four dining room chairs $6, sitting room stove & funnel $25, one carry all & harness both new $175, said property amounting in all to the sum two hundred & thirty one dollars, to have & to hold the same to said Richardson, his heirs & assigns forever. Provided however, that if s'd Ropes shall pay to s'd Richardson, his heirs & assigns the above named sum of two hundred dollars with the interest due thereon, within one year from the date hereof, then this deed shall be 78 (1837) void & of none effect, otherwise the same shall be in full force. It is agreed by said Richardson that s'd Ropes shall retain the possession of said Property untill condition broken. In witness of all which I, the s'd Ropes, have hereunto set my hand & seal this tenth day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty seven. Timothy P. Ropes L.S. In presence of William Oneil The above was entered with me June 10, A.D. 1837 At one o'clock P.M. A true record Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk. ==================================================== Mortgage. Ropes to Huffmaster. Know all men by these Presents that I Timothy P. Ropes of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, School Teacher, do, in consideration of one hundred dollars to me paid by Isaac Huffmaster, yeoman of s'd Lexington, the receipt whereof I do hereby ac- knowledge, hereby sell & convey to s'd Huffmaster, the following articles of my personal property, to wit: one bed couch valued $30, one Secretary $30, all the corn, potatoes, & garden vegetables planted by me on land leased to me by Jonathan Burr, & lying east of the road to Burlington $50, also all the fruits now growing on all said Burr's land lying east of said road & leased to me $25, the whole of said property amounting to the sum of one hundred & thirty five dollars to have & to hold the same to s'd Huffmaster, his heirs & assigns forever. Provided however, that if s'd Ropes shall pay to s'd Huffmaster, his heirs or assigns, the above named sum of one hundred dollars with the interest due thereon, within ninety days from the date hereof, then this deed shall be void of none effect, otherwise, the same shall be in full force. It is agreed by said Huffmaster that s'd Ropes shall retain the possession of said property untill condition be broken - 79 (1837.) In witness of all which I, the s'd Ropes, have hereunto set my hand & seal this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty seven. Timothy P. Ropes L. S. In presence of Thomas C. Keely. The above was entered with me June 10, A.D. 1837 at one o'clock P.M. A true record letter - C. Tidd, Town Clerk May 1st 1838 - This certifies that the above mortgage is discharged, by order of Isaac Huffmaster- Lexington May 1st, 1838, Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mortgage Blake to Blake. Know all men by these presents that I. Ellis G. Blake of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, Gentleman, in consideration of eighty seven dollars paid to me by Nathaniel Blake of Boston in the county of Suffolk, Innholder, the receipt whereof I hereby acknowledge, have given, granted & sold & do by these presents give, grant, sell & convey unto the said Nathaniel Blake his heirs & assigns all & singularly, the goods furniture & articles numbered & enumarated in the schedule hereunto annexed, marked A. to have & to hold the same to the said Nathaniel [crossed out:Blake] his heirs, administrators, & assigns forever, & I now covenant with the said Nathaniel, his heirs & assigns that said property is free from all encumbrances, & that I have given right to sell the same, & that I will & my heirs shall warrant & defend the same to the said Nathaniel to his use & behoof forever-- Provided nonetheless, that if the said Ellis J. Blake, his heir & assigns shall pay or cause to be paid to the said Nathaniel Blake, his heirs or assigns the sum of eighty seven dolars in sixty days from the date hereof with interest on the same, then this deed shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force & virtue - In witness whereof I the said Ellis G. Blake have hereunto set my hand & seal this twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven - Ellis G. Blake L.S Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of Daniel J. Coburn, O.W. Blake 80 Schedule. A. 1 eight day clock large size 1 eight day clock small size 1 pair large gilt Looking Glasses 1 Bureau in (chamber) 1 dry sink (ditto) 1 high post Bedstead (ditto) 3 ordinary Tables 4 ditto Beds, ticks, &c. 12 hair bottom chairs Lot other chairs (Ordinary) Silver spoons - Sugar Bowl- cup-tongs 8 Cords wood 10 bush. [bushels] Potatoes 1/2 bbl [barrel] Pork 1 Old Desk 1 Mahogany Cradle 1 Old Red Carpet 1 Striped Carpet (on chamber) 1 Brass Fire Sett 1 pair large iron Handirons [Andirons] Lot manure in Pig stye Lot China & Crockery The above was entered with me June 12, A.D. 1837 at half past six o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk Mortgage. Ropes to Reed. Know all men by these Presents, that I Timothy P. Ropes of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, School Teacher, in consideration of seventy nine dllars and 21/100 to me paid by Cyrus & Nathan H. Reed, Yeomen, of said Lexington, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby sell& convey to said Cyrus & N.H. Reed the following articles of my personal property, to wit: one feather bed bolster & pillows valued at $150 [$1.50], five bedsteads $10, five bedsteads $5, thirty sheets $10, 81 1837 twenty pillow cases $5, ten comfortables $15, thirteen blankets $13, twelve coverlets $6, two sets of window curtains $3, one large rotary cooking stove $20, the whole of said property amounting to the sum of one hundred & four dollars, to have & to hold the same to said C. & N.H. Reed, their heirs & assigns forever. Provided however, that is s'd Ropes shall pay to s'd C. & N.H. Reed, their heirs or assigns, the above named sum of seventy nine dollars and 21/100 with the interest due thereon within ninety days from the date hereof, then this deed shall be void & of none effect, otherwise the same shall be of full force. It is agreed by the said Cyrus & NH. Reed that s'd Ropes shall retain the possession of said property untill condition broken. In winess of all which I, the said Ropes have hereunto set my hand & seal this twelfth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven. Timothy P. Ropes L.S. In presence of Thomas C Keely The above was entered with me June 15, AD. 1837 at 9 o'clock A.M. A true record Attest C. Tidd, T'n Clk This certifies that the above Mortgage is discharged By order of Cynrus & Nathan H. Reed Lexington May 25, 1838 Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk Mortgage. Bessee to Clarke. Know all men by these presents, that I Curtis Besse of Lowell in the County of Middlesex Gentleman, in consideration of fifty dollars to me paid by William M Clarke of Lexington, in said Coun- ty, Baker, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents do grant bargain & sell, unto the said William M Clarke all the goods & Chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written - To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said William M. Clarke, his execu- tors, Administrators & assigns forever - Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Curtis Besse, my executors, Administrators or assigns, or any 82 of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid under the said William M. Clark, his executors administrators or assigns, the sum of fifty dollars with interest for the same, on or before the first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force -- And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of fifty dollars & interest, the said Curtis Besse shall have & hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said William M. Clark, & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said William M. Clark or his assigns, and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of fifty dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said William M. Clark, his Executors, Addministrators, or assigns shall have full right & liberty to take immediate posession of the same, & to his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Curtis Besse or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Curtis Besse. Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: 1 Waggon & Harness $50.00 1 Blind Mare 15.00 1 Pung 8.00 $73.00 In testimony whereof, I the said Curtis Besse have hereunto set my hand & seal this third day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty-seven, by my agent ----------------- Curtis Besse by {L.S.} Executed in the presence of Geo. Smith Agt. Samuel Stetson. The above was entered with me July 4th 1837, at half past four o'clock A. M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk [Written in margin] This Mortgage is canceled see page 90 83 1837 Mortgage. Bessee to Allen. Know all men by these presents, that I Curtis Besse of Lowell in the county of Middlesex, gentlemen in consideration of one hundred dollars to me paid by Nathaniel K. Allen of Lexington in said county baker, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted, bargained & sold, by these presents do grant bargain & sell, unto the said Nathaniel K. Allen all the goods & chattels mentioned + spicefied in the schedule hereunder written -- To have & to hold the same, & each & every of them to him the said Nathaniel K. Allen, his executors. administrators & assigns forever -- Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Curtis Bessee, my executors administrators or assigns or any of them do & shall well & truly pay, or cause to be paid unto the said Nathaniel K. Allen, his executors, administrators or assigns the sum of one hundred dollars with interest for the same on or before the first day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty-seven, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of one hundred dollars & interest, the said Curtis Besse shall have & hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said Nathaniel K. Allen, & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Nathaniel K. Allen or his assigns; & in case of default be made of payment of the said sum of one hundred dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Nathaniel K. Allen, his executors, administrators and assigns, shall have full right & liberty to take immedi ate possession of the same, & to his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Curtis Besse or any other person acting for, or claiming by or under him the said Curtis Besse. 84 1837 Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: One green Waggon & harness $50.00 Lot of faggots ---------------------30.00 One horse called the Eaton horse 35.00 One Pung, double Runners 7.00 $122.00 In testimony whereof, I the said Curtis Besse have hereunto set my hand & seal this third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred & thirty seven By my agent -------- Curtis Besse By L.S. Geo. Smith Agt. Executed in the presence of Samuel Stetson. The above was entered with me July 4, A.D. 1837 at a quarter past four o'clock A. M. A true Record attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. I do hereby Certify that I have received payment in full of the consideration of the above Mortgage, and do here Cancel the same - Nath K Allen. Oct. 21, 1837. Mortgage. Robbins to Simonds Know all men by these presents, that I, Eli Robbins of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, Furrier, in consideration of five hundred dollars to me paid by William Simonds of said Lexington, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents, to grant, bargain & sell, unto the said William Simonds, all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have & to hold the same & each & every of them, to him the said William Simonds his Executors, Administrators & assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Eli Robbins, my Executors, Administrators or Assigns or any of them to & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said William Simonds his Executors Administrators or Assigns the sum of five hundred dollars with interest for the same on or before the thirtieth day of November in the 85 year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force - And it is further agreed by said parties, that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of five hundred dollars & interest, the said Eli Robbins shall have & hold the possess- ions of said property free from charge from said William Simonds - and enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said William Simonds or his assigns; & in case default be made of the payment of the said sum of five hundred dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said William Simonds, his executors, Administrators or Assigns shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same, & to his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Eli Robbins - or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Eli Robbins. Schedule of property conveyed in the above agree- ment: to wit: The crop of hay, grain, vegetables & fruit now growing & unharvested as well before or after the same shall be harvested now on the lands occupied by the said Robbins situated in Lexington aforesaid valued at $500.00 In testimony whereof I the said Eli Robbins have hereunto set my hand & seal this first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven. Eli Robins L.S. Executed in the presence of Eli Simonds A.D. 1837. I hereby certify that the aforesaid property, has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid - Eli Robbins Eli Smonds. The above was entered with me July 10, A.D. 1827 at 29 minutes before nine o'clock A.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. 86 1837 Mortgage. Smith to Bessee Know all men by these presents, that I George Smith of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex, Baker, in consideration of seventy dollars to me paid by Curtis Bessee of Lowell in said County, Gentlemen, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents do grant, bargain & sell unto the said Curtis Bessee all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder witten. To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Curtis Bessee, his Executors, Administrators & assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that it I the said George Smith, my Executors, Administrators or assigns or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Curtis Bessee his Executors, Administrators or assigns, the sum of seventy dollars with interest for the same, on or before the first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred & thirty-nine, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties, that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of seventy dollars & interest, the said George Smith shall have & hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said Bessee & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Bessee, his heirs, or his assigns; & in case default be made of payment of the said sum of seventy dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Besee, his Executors, Administra tors or Assigns shall have full right & liberty to take im- mediate possession of the same, & to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hiindrance from the said George Smith, or any other person acting for, or claiming by or under him the said George Smith. Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: 2 Bedsteads beds Bedding --- $ 40.00 | 1 Clock $ 5.00 15 chairs --- $3.00 | All the iron ware $5.00 1 Pine Table 1.50 | All tin ware & crockery 8.00 All other articles of furniture $10.00 [total] $72.50 In testimony whereof, I the said George Smith have hereunto set my hand & seal this fourth day of September in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred & thirty-seven. George Smith L.S. Executed in the presence of } Nath.a K. Allen } Sept. 4 A.D. 1837, I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to & in behalf of the aforesaid, {Note running up left margin of page] Entered with me Sept.4 A.D. 1837 at half past 9 o'clock A.M. -- A true record attest. C. Tidd, Town Clerk. 87 1837 Mortgage Blake to Wyman. Know all men by these presents; That I, Ellis G. Blake, of Lex- ington, County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in consideration of ninety dollars paid to me by Mrs. Mary Wyman, (widow of late Samuel Wyman) of West Cambridge, County of Middlesex & Commonwealth aforesaid -- sell & convey to her, her heirs, administrators & assigns, all the Potatoes, Ruta Begas, Squashes, & whatever else may be growing upon the piece of ground adjoining the dwelling house of which I am proprietor -- and also all the Potatoes, Ruta Bagas, Squashes, & whatever else may be growing on a piece of land hired by my son, Oliver W. Blake, for me, of the Rev. T. P. Ropes -- all in Lexington aforesaid; -- And said Mary Wyman, does now possess & hold the same, as her own property -- Provided, however, said Blake shall pay said Mary Wyman again the ninety dollars aforesaid in three months from this date, then this instrument shall be null & void -- Witness my hand & seal in acknowl- edgement of this act, done at West Cambridge this sixth day of September, A.D. one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven. Signed ---------Ellis G. Blake (seal) Witnessed by John P. Wyman. The above was entered with me Sept. 7, A.D. 1837, at one o'clock P.M. A true record attest -- C. Tidd, Town Clerk 88 1837 Mortgage. Spalding to Hodgman Know all men by these Presents that I Stillman Spalding of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Physician in consideration of Twenty two dollars & sixty two cents to me paid by John Hodgman of Bedford in said County, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold & by these presents do grant, bargain & sell unto the John Hodgman & the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written, & also all real Estate._ To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said John Hodgman, his Executors Administrators & Assigns forever— Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Stillman Spalding, my Executors, Administrators or assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said John Hodgman, his Executors Administrators or assigns the sum of Twenty two dollars 62/100 with interest for the same, on or before the first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of twenty two dollars 62/100 [strike: with] and interest the said Stillman Spalding shall have & hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said John Hodgman, & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said John Hodgman or his assigns; & in case default be made of payment of the said sum of Twenty two dollars 62/100 & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said John Hodgman, his Executors, Administrators or assigns, shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same, & to his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Stillman Spaulding, or any other person acting for, or claiming by or under him the said Stillman Spalding. Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: One undivided half part of Pew No. 12 in the Rev. Mr. Swetts meeting house in Lexington, situated on the Lower floor— 89 1837 In testimony, whereof, I the said Stillman Spalding have hereunto set my hand & seal this nineteenth day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand, eight hundred & thirty seven— Stillman Spalding L.S. Executed in the presence of Samuel Stetson D. S. Frog [blank] A.D. 18[blank], hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to [blank] for [blank] & in behalf of the aforesaid The above was entered with me the [blank] day of Oct. A.D. 1837 at 10 o'clock A.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk_ Mortgage Ropes to Richardson. Know all men by these presents, that I Timothy P. Ropes of Lexington, County of Middlesex, School Teacher, in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to me paid, (the receit [sic] whereof I hereby acknowledge,) by Aaron P. Richardson, do hereby sell & convey to the said Richardson the following articles of my personal property_to wit_ one centre table valued at $20.; one Secretary $30.; and one Bed couch $30.; amounting to $80, to have & to hold the same to the s'd Richardson, his heirs & assigns forever_ Provided, however, that if the said Ropes shall pay to s'd Richardson the above named sum of two hundred dollars, with the interest, due thereon, in one year from date, then this deed shall be void & of more effect; otherwise the same shall be in full force_ It is agreed by s'd Richardson that s'd Ropes shall retain the possession of s'd property until condition broken_ In witness of all which I, the s'd T. P. Ropes, have hereunto set my hand & seal this eighteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven_ Timothy P. Ropes L.S. In presence of Benjamin W. Roberts– The above was entered with me Oct. 25, A.D. 1837 at 1/2 past 10 o'clock A.M.– A true Record, Attest_ C. Tidd, Town Clerk_ 90 1837. Discharge of a mortgage from Curtis Besse to Wm M. Clark. Be it known that I William M. Clark of Lexington, Baker, in consideration of Forty four dollars & sixty seven cents to me paid by Curtis Bessee of Lowell in said County, Gentleman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, & I do hereby acknowledge myself fully satisfied – & I do hereby transfer & release all right title & interest to & in certain Personal Property mortgaged to me by George Smith as agent for said Besse. Said mortgage bears date July 3d A.D. 1837 & recorded in the Town Clerks office in Lexington, & I do further authorise said Town Clerk to cancel said mortgage on record. In witness whereof I have this sixteenth day of October A.D. 1837 hereunto set my hand & seal William M. Clark L.S. In presence of, [blank] Middlesex Ss. Oct. 16th, 1837, Then the said William M. Clark acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his free act & deed before me. Samuel Stetson, Jus. Peace The above was entered with me Oct 21, 1837 A true record attest_ C. Tidd, Town Clerk. [Written on edge of page] See page 82[?] Division of Fence Mr. Rufus Merriam of Lexington, Sir, You are hereby notified that we the subscribers, Fence viewers of said town, have on the petition of John Merriam Esq. of Bedford, renewed the bounds & partitioned the division fence between said parties, which is as follows; beginning at the brook on the south side & running northerly eighteen rods & four & a half links to a stake & stones which we assign to your part in said fence to be built within fifteen days according to law; said fence is on the trask place so called— John Merriam Esq. of Bedford, Sir, You are hereby notified that your part in said fence will be as follows; beginning at a stake & stones eighteen rods & four & a half 91 1838. links for the said brook & running northerly as the wall now stands eighteen rods & four links & a half to the bars near the Trasks cellar so called to be built within fifteen days according to law_ Isaac S. Lakin Charles Robinson Fence viewers of Lexington December 7th, 1837— The above was entered with me Dec. 8, A.D. 1837 at 1/2 past eight o'clock A.M. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. Louisa Daland of Woburn bought of Benjamin Fiske of Lexington Dec 30, 1837 Three Bedsteads & Bedding included [strike: crib & bed] $40.00 Crib & Bed 4.00 Two Desks 14.00 Three chests 5.00 One Dining table, two small tables 8.00 7 Mahogany chairs 2.50 6 Yellow chairs 2.00 1 large rocking chair, 1 close stool chair & a half chair 3.50 1 clock 10.00 3 looking glasses 4.00 1 Tea Sett 3.50 Twelve tea plates .75 Fifteen Dining plates 80 1 Sett Dining knives & forks & 2 Setts of tea knives & forks 2.75 Eleven silver tea spoons 7.00 Two large spoons & one pap spoon 6.00 Cooking Stone & furniture 25.00 Chamber Stoves 3.00 Benjamin Fiske The above was entered with me Jan 2, A.D. 1838, at 8 o'clock A.M.– A true Record attest, C. Tidd, Town Clk. 92 1838. Received of Messrs. Fessenden & Russell One copper shell No 2035, 90 lb. at 90 cts per lb. amounting to the sum of $81.00 which I promise to restore to them on demand Wm Granger West Cambridge Dec 28th, 1837– Attest James Russell– The above was entered with me Jan. 22, 1838, A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clk. Mortgage. Know all men by these presents that we Hezekiah R. Allen & Wm. K. Mann of Boston, County of Suffolk & State of Massachusetts, Merchants & copartners under the firm of Allen & Mann, in consideration of the sum of Twenty five hundred dollars to us paid by Josiah Lane John Lamson & David Lane all of Boston in said County & State, merchants & copartners under the firm of Lane, Lamson & Co. the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, to hereby grant, sell & transfer unto the said Lane Lampson & Co. all & singular the stock of goods now contained in the store occupied by Amos Adams, agent, & formerly owned by Eli Robbins_ – the said store is situated in East Lexington County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts. To have & to hold the same to the said Josiah Lane John Lamson & David Lane, their Executors, Administrators & Assigns forever— Provided, nevertheless, that if the said H. R. Allen & Wm H. Mann, their executors or administrators shall pay to the said J. Lane John Lamson & David Lane, their executors, administra- tors, or assigns the sum of Twenty five hundred dollars as follows, Eight hundred dollars in 93 1838 Nine months from the first day of January Eighteen hundred & thirty eight, also nine hundred dollars in Nine months from the ninth day of January Eighteen hundred & Thirty eight, also Eight hundred dollars in Nine months from the Seventeenth day of January Eighteen hundred & thirty eight, then this instrument & three promissory notes signed by the said Allen & Mann, whereby they promise to pay the said Lane, Lamson & Lane, or order the sum of Twenty five Hundred dollars at the above specified times, shall be void— In witness whereof, we the said H. R. Allen & Wm. H. Mann have hereunto set our hands [strike: &] seals this second day of February in the year Eighteen hundred & Thirty Eight Hezekiah R. Allen L.S. William H. Mann L.S. Executed & delivered in presence of James F. Alden_ The above was entered with me Feb. 6, A.D. 1838, at half past 10 o'clock A.M. A true Record – Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk Mortgage– Lakin to Flint. Know all men by these presents, That I Isaac S. Lakin of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Innholder, for & in consideration of three hundred & fifty dollars paid by Nathaniel Flint of said Lexington, Cordwainer, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold & assigned, & do by these presents grant, sell & assign unto the said Nathaniel Flint the following described goods & chattles; viz One chesnut Mare – 10 years old One Sleigh – Two tons of English Hay – 94 1838. One Ton of Straw_ Five hundred bushels of Potatoes_ A Lot of Manure Wood & Turf The same now being on the premises occupied by me in said Lexington, Called "Bowman's Tavern_" To, have & to hold the afore-described goods & chattels to the said Nathaniel Flint, his executors, administrators & & assigns forever_ And I the said Isaac S. Lakin do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods & chattels, & have good right to sell & dispose of the same in manner aforesaid_ Provided nevertheless, that if the said Isaac S. Lakin or his executors or administrators shall pay unto the said Nathaniel Flint, his executors administrators or assigns, the said sum of three hundred & fifty dollars, & all sums of money which shall be due from said Lakin to said Flint on account or otherwise on or before the first day of April next, then this mortgage as also a note of hand of even date herewith for said sum of three hundred & fifty dollars, shall both be void_ In witness whereof I the said Isaac S. Lakin have subscribed the same this thirtieth day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty seven Isaac S. Lakin Executed & delivered in presence of Geo. Tyler Bigelow The above was entered with me Feb. 2, A.D. 1837 at 10 minutes past 5 o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest_ C. Tidd, Town Clerk, 95 1838 Discharge Of Mortgage recorded on pages 74 & 75 of this Vol. In consideration of the sum of one hundred eighty nine dollars & forty four cents paid to us by the within named William Clapp the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, we do hereby all our right [strike: &] claim & demand to the within mentioned property which we have by virtue of the within mortgage– Viles & Atkins Boston Jany. 24th 1838– A true record Attest– C. Tidd, Town Clk Mortgage. Allen to Patten. Know all men by these Presents that I Nathaniel K. Allen of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Baker, in consideration of Two hundred Dollars to me paid by Daniel Patten of Salem in the County of Essex & Commonwealth aforesaid, Blacksmith the receipt of which I hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, sell & convey to said Daniel all my right, title & intestest in & to the following articles of household furniture now in the house occupied by said Nathaniel in said Lexington consisting of all the Bedsteads, Beds & Bedding, Crockery ware, Tables, Bureaus, Chairs, cutlery, Looking- glasses, together with all the other articles of furniture used in said house owned by said Nathaniel To have & to hold the same to said Daniel, his heirs & assigns forever, Provided nevertheless, if said Nathaniel, his heirs or assigns shall pay said Daniel his heirs or assigns said sum of Two hundred Dollars on demand with interest, then this deed 96 1838. as also a certain promissory note bearing even date with these Presents, given by said Nathaniel to said Daniel for the first mentioned sum & interest shall both be void; otherwise shall remain absolute Signed & Sealed in Salem this fifteenth day of March A.D. 1838. Nath. R. Allen L.S. Witness, Geo. Wheatland The above was entered with me March 19, AD, 1838, at 8 o'clock P.M. A true Record attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. Mortgage. Flint to Robinson. Know all men by these presents that I Nathaniel Flint of Lexington in the County Middlesex Cordwainer, in consideration of three hundred & fifty dollars to me paid by Jacob Robinson Junior of Lexington, aforesaid, Bricklayer, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by there presents, do grant, bargain & sell unto the said Jacob Robinson Junior, all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written— To have & to hold the same & each & every of then to him the said Jacob Robinson Junior, his executors Administrators & assigns forever. Provided nevertheless that if I the said Nathaniel Flint, My Executors, Administrators or assigns or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Jacob Robinson Junior, his Executors, Admin istrators or assigns the sum of three hundred & fifty dollars with interest for the same on or before the twenty ninth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force_ And it further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of three hundred & fifty dollars & interest, the said Nathaniel 97 1838. Flint shall have & hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Jacob Robinson Junior & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Jacob Robinson Junior or his assigns, & in case default he made of the payment of the said sum of three hundred & fifty dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Jacob Robinson Junior, his Executors, Administrators or assigns shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same, & to his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hin- drance from the said Nathaniel Flint or any other person acting for or claiming by or under the said Nathaniel Flint_ Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: 100 prs. Mockasins at $150 pr pair— $150.00 200 prs Womens shoes at 0.75 pr pair 150.00 100 prs boys shoes at 0.75 pr pair 75.00 375.00 All now being & remaining in the shop of the said Flint in said Lexington_ In testimony whereof I the said Nathaniel Flint have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty ninth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight– Nathaniel Flint L.S. Executed in the presence of James Russell March 29th A.D. 1838 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid Jacob Robinson Junior_ Nathaniel Flint. Attest James Russell. The above was entered with me March 31st A.D. 1838, at 8 o'clock A.M. Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 98 1838. Mortgage. Elizabeth Childs to Isaac Childs Jr. Know all men by these presents, that I, Elizabeth Childs of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Single woman, in consideration of One hundred & twenty dollars to me paid by Isaac Childs Jr. of said Lexington Cordwainer, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted bargained & sold, & by these presents do grant, bargain & sell unto the said Isaac Childs Jr. all the good & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Isaac Childs Jr. his Executors Administrators & assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Elizabeth Childs, my Executors, Administrators or assigns or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Isaac Childs Jr. his Executors, Administrators or assigns the sum of one hundred & twenty dollars with interest for the same on or before the first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty one, then this obligation to be paid, otherwise to remain in full force_ And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum [strike: & interest] of one hundred & twenty dollars & interest, the said Elizabeth Childs shall have & hold the possessions of said property free fom charge from said Isaac Childs Jr. & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Isaac Childs Jr. or his assigns; & in case default be made of payment of the said sum of one hundred & twenty dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Isaac Childs Jr. his Executors Administrators or assigns shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same & to his sale use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Elizabeth Childs, or any other person acting for or claiming by or under her the said Elizabeth Childs, Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement to wit: 1 Bureau $14 1 Mahogany Table 8 1 Work stand 5 99 1838 1 Bed, bedstead & bedding $40 1/2 Doz. Cane bottom Chairs 8 1/2 Doz Common do. 3 2 Rocking do. 4 1 Woollen Carpet 26 1 Brass fire sett 6 2 Looking Glasses 1 1 Mahogany frame do. 5 [Total] 120 In testimony whereof I the said Elizabeth Childs have hereunto set my hand & seal this third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight_ Elizabeth Childs L.S. Executed in the presence of Isaac Child Augustus Childs Middlesex Ss. April 3d, A.D. 1818. I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to Isaac Childs Jr. Attest Isaac Child Augustus Childs The above was entered with me Apr. 5 A.D. 1838 at 5 o'clock P.M. Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. Mortgage– Spalding to Butterfield. Know all men by these presents, that I Stillman Spalding of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Physician, in consideration of one hundred & thirty dollars to me paid by John Butterfield of Chelmsford, Ge [blank] the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold & by these presents do grant, bargain & sell unto the said John Butterfield all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written & also the real estate, To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said John Butterfield, his Executors, Administrators & Assigns to his & their use & behoof forever_ Provided nevertheless, that if I the said 100 1838. Stillman Spalding, my Executors, Administrators or assigns shall pay to the said John Butterfield, his Executors Administrators or assigns the sum of one hundred & thirty dollars with interest for the same in one year from the day of the date hereof, then this deed as also a note of hand of even date here with, given by the said Stillman Spalding to the said John Butterfield, to pay the sum aforesaid at the time aforesaid shall both be void; otherwise they shall remain in full force & virtue_ Schedule of property conveyed in the foregoing agreement to wit: One undivided half of pew No. 12 in the Rev. Mr. Swetts meeting house in Lexington situated on the lower floor– Also one new Sulkey, chaise, In testimony whereof I the said Stillman Spalding have here unto set my hand & seal this twelfth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight_ Stillman Spalding L.S. Executed in the presence of Dennis S. Troy Lucy Ann Fiske The above was entered with me Apr. 14 at half past 8 o'clock A.M. A.D. 1838. Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clk. Mortgage. Locke to Mrs. Lawrence Know all men by these presents that I Ward Locke of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, in consideration of fifty dollars & seventy three cents paid by Polly Lawrence of Lexington in the County aforesaid, widow, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell & convey unto the said Polly Lawrence all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written_ Schedule of property conveyed to wit:_ One horse, ox-waggon, horse-waggon, sleigh & ox-sled. To have & to hold the same to [strike: her] the said Polly Lawrence, her executors, administrators & assigns, to her & 101 1838. their use & behoof forever_ And I do covenant with the said Polly Lawrence, her executors, administrators & assigns, that I am lawfully siezed in fee of the afore granted goods & chattels & that they are free from all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Polly Lawrence; & that I will warrant & defend the same to the said Polly Lawrence, her Executors, Administrators & Assigns forever, against the lawful claims & demands of all persons. Provided nevertheless, that if the said Ward Locke, his Executors or Administrators pay to the said Polly Lawrence her Executors or Administrators or Assigns the sum of fifty dollars & seventy three cents in one year from date hereof with interest, then this Deed, also a certain note of hand bearing even date with these presents, given by the said Ward Locke to the said Polly Lawrence to pay the sum of fifty dollars & 73/100 & interest at the time aforesaid, shall both be void & otherwise shall remain in full force_ In witness whereof, I the said Ward Locke have hereunto set my hand & seal this thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight Ward Locke L.S. Signed, Sealed & Delivered in the presence of William Chandler Elizabeth Chandler Middlesex Ss. 183_[blank]. Then the above named acknowledged the above instrument to be free act & deed before me, [blank] Justice of Peace. The above was entered with me May 1, A.D. 1838, at 7 o'clock A.M. Attest_ C. Tidd, Town Clerk_ 102 1838. Mortgage–Hackett to Hunt. Know all men by these presents that I James M. Hackett of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, Baker, in consideration of three hundred & fifty dollars to me paid by Edwin Hunt of said Lexington, Wheelright [Wheelwright], the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold & by these presents, do grant, bargain & sell unto the said Edwin Hunt all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written_ To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Edwin Hunt, his Executors Administrators & Assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless, that if I the said James M. Hackett, my executors, administrators or assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Edwin Hunt, his Executors Administrators or Assigns the sum of three hundred & fifty dollars with interest for the same on or before the sixteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight, then this obligation to be void, other wise to remain in full force_ And it is further agreed by said parties that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of three hundred & fifty dollars & interest, the said James M. Hackett shall have & hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said Edwin Hunt, & enjoy & use the goods & premises afore-said without hindrance from the said Edwin Hunt or his assigns; & in case defauly be made of payment of the said sum of three hundred & fifty dollars & interest till the expiration of the time foresaid, then the said Edwin Hunt, his Executors Administrators or assigns, shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same, & to his sale use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said James M. Hatchett or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said James M. Hackett & sell & dispose of all or any of the said articles, hereby mortgaged as he may deem for his interest_ Schedule of Property conveyed in the 103 1838. above agreement to wit: 2 Horses $67.00 2 Waggons & Harnesses 80.00 1 Bbl [Barrel] Sugar 20.00 42 lbs Lard 5.00 2 Beds & Bedsteads 40.00 2 Beaureaus [Bureaus] 20.00 1 Clock 5.00 2 Tables 6.00 2 Work Tables 3.00 1 Portable Sink 4.00 14 Chairs 7.00 2 Bread boxes 4 chests 5.00 Lot of Barrels 6.00 1 Hog 20.00 [Total] 288.00 In testimony whereof I the said james M. Hackett have here unto set my hand & seal this sixth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Hundred & thirty eight_ James M. Hackett L.S. Executed in the presence of Saml Stetson Middlesex June 6th A.D. 1838. I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid Edwin Hunt_ James M. Hackett The above was entered with me June 6th, 1838 at 5 minutes before nine o'clock A.M._ Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 104 1838 Mortgage - Robbins to Robbins Know all men by these Presents that I Eli Robbins of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, Furrier, in consideration of one thousand dollars to me paid by Stephen Robbins of Lexington aforesaid, Gentleman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents, do grant bargain & sell unto the said Stephen Robbins all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written -- To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Stephen Robbins, his Executors Administrators & assigns forever. Provided, nevertheless that if he the said Eli Robbins, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Stephen Robbins, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns the sum of one thousand dollars, with interest for the same on or before the tenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty-nine, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force -- And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the paymebnt of the said sum of one thousand dollars & interest, the said Eli Robbins shall have & hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Stephen Robbins, & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Stephen Robbins or his assigns; & in case default be made of payment of the said sum of one thousand dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Stephen Robbins, his Executors, Administrators or assigns, shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same& to his sole use & benefit, without any molestation or hindrance from the said Eli Robbins, or any other person acting for, or claiming by or under the said Eli Robbins Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: All the hay, grain & produce now standing being & growing on the farm now in the occupation 105 1838. of the said Eli Robbins as well before the same is harvested as after the same shall be harvested - In testimony whereof I the said Eli Robbins have hereunto set my hand & seal the ninth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight -- Eli Robbins. (L.S.) Executed in the presence of James Russell - -July 9th A.D. 1838 - I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid Stephen Robbins Eli Robbins Attest James Russell The above was entered with me July 9th, A D. 1838, at 5 minutes past 2 o'clock P.M. & recorded in Vol I. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk Mortgage - Bills to Lakin Know all men by these Presents, that I John Bills of Brookline New Hampshire, Cooper, in consideration of forty-five dollars to me paid by Eliza Lakin of Lexington Massachusetts, Spinster, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents, do grant bargain & sell unto the said Eliza Lakin, all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written - To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to her the said Eliza Lakin, her Executors, Administrators & assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said John Bills, my Executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Eliza Lakin, her Executors Administrators or Assigns the sum of forty five dollars with interest for the same according to the tenor of a note bearing even date hereof & signed by s'd Bills to s'd Lakin, on or before the nineteenth day of October in the year of our Lord 104 1838 Mortgage–Robbins to Robbins Know all men by these Presents that I Eli Robbins of Lexington in the county of Middlesex, Furrier, in consideration of one thousand dollars to me paid by Stephen Robbins of Lexington aforesaid, Gentleman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents, do grant goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written_ To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Stephen Robbins, his Executors Administrators & assigns forever_ Provided, nevertheless that if he the said Eli Robbins, his Executors, Administrators & Assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Stephen Robbins, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns the sum of one thousand dollars, with interest for the same on or before the tenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force_ And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of one thousand dollars & interest, the said Eli Robbins shall have & hold the possession of said property free from change from said Stephen Robbins or his assigns; & in case defauly be made of payment of the said sum of one thousand dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Stephen Robbins, his Executors, Administrators or assigns, shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same & to his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Eli Robbins, or any other person acting for, or claiming by or under the said Eli Robbins Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: All the hay, grain & produce now standing being & growing on the farm now in the occupation 105 1838. of the said Eli Robbins as well before the same is harvested as after the same shall be harvested_ In testimony whereof I the said Eli Robbins have hereunto set my hand & seal this ninth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight_ Eli Robbins. L.S. Executed in the presence of James Russell_ –July 9th A.D. 1838_ I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid Stephen Robbins Eli Robbins Attest James Russell The above was entered with me July 9th, AD. 1838, at 5 minutes past 2 o'clock P.M. & recorded in Vol I. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk Mortgage– Bills to Lakin Know all men by their Presents that I John Bills of Brookline New Hampshire, Cooper, in consideration of forty-five dollars to me paid by Eliza Lakin of Lexington Massachusetts, Spinster, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sell unto the said Eliza Lakin, all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written_ To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to her the said Eliza Lakin, her Executors, Administrators & assigns forever, Provided nevertheless, that if I the said John Bills, my Executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Eliza Lakin, her Executors Administrators or Assigns the sum of forty five dollars with interest for the same according to the tenor of a note bearing even date hereof & signed by s'd Bills to s'd Lakin, on or before the nineteenth day of October in the year of our Lord 106 1838. one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force_ And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of forty five dollars & interest, the said John Bills shall have & hold the possession of said property free from change from said Eliza Lakin & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from [strike: the] said Eliza Lakin [strike: & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said] or her Addigns: & in case default be made of payment of the said sum [strike: & interest] of forty five dollars & interest as aforesaid till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Eliza Lakin, her Executors, Administrators or Assigns shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same, & to her sold use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said John Bills or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said John Bills Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement to wit: 1 Sorrel Mare $50.00 1 Bay Mare 50.00 1 2 horse wagon & Red Barrell Rock 50.00 In testimony whereof I the said John Bills have hereunto set my hand & seal this ninteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight John Bills L.S. Executed in the presence of Saml Stetson Middlesex Ss. July 19. A.D. 1838, I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid_ The above was entered with me July 19, A.D. 1838 at half past nine o'clock A.M. A true record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 107 1838. Mortgage–Smith to Tillson & Mitchell Know all men by these presents that I Josiah Smith of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Cordwainer, for & in consideration of three hundred dollars, paid by John Tillson & William Mitchell of Boston in the county of Suffolk_ the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted sold & assignd & do by these presents grant, sell & assign unto the said Tillson & Mitchell the following described goods & chattels, viz: 2 Beds, bedstead & bedding $40,00 1 Stove "5,00 2 Looking Glasses "15,00 1 Dozen Chairs 6,00 5 Card Tables 15,00 2 Work Stands 5,00 2 Bureaus 15,00 1 Secretary 10,00 1 China Sett 5,00 4 large Silver Spoons 6,00 24 Small do. do. 8,00 1 Brass fire sett 10,00 1 Astral Lamp 6,00 1 Sofa 15,00 1 Horse Cart 10,00 1 do Waggon 10,00 1 do Hay-cart 4,00 1 Carry all 40,00 1 Cow 30,00 1 Swine 10,00 1 Ox-plough 5,00 2 Ox-chains 2,00 1 Carpet 15,00 To have & to hold the afore described goods & chattels to the said Tillson & Mitchell, their executors, Administrators & assigns forever. And I the said Josiah Smith do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods & chattels & have good right to sell & dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided nevertheless, that if the said Josiah Smith my executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said 108 1838. Tillson & Mitchell, their executors, administrators or assigns the said sum of three hundred dollars, then this mortgage shall be void. In witness whereof, I the said Josiah Smith have subscribed the same this twenty fifth day of July, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty eight. Josiah Smith L.S. Executed & delivered ) in the presence of ) Charles Tidd ) The above was entered with me July 25, A.D. 1838; at eleven o'clock A.M. A true record Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk Mortgage Oneil to Robinson Know all men by these presents, that J. William Oneil of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Blacksmith, in consideration of eleven dollars & sixty five cents to me paid by Jonathan Robinson of said Lexington, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Jonathan Robinson, all the articles of household furniture mentioned in the schedule hereunto annexed. To have and to hold all and singular the said articles until the said Jonathan Robinson, his Executors, Administrators & Assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Oneil, my Executors, Administrators or Assigns, shall well and truly paid or cause to be paid until the said Jonathan Robinson the sum of eleven dollars & sixty five cents on demand, with lawful interest, then these presents shall cease and be void, otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue. In witness whereof, I have this seventeenth 109 1838 day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight hereunto set my hand and seal. William Oneil L.S. Executed in presence of ) Charles Tidd ) Schedule One bed, bedstead & bedding | $1.00 Half doz. chairs | .50 One rocking chair | .33 One Bureau | 5.00 Three tables | 4.00 [total] 16.83 The above was entered with me Sept. 17, A.D. 1838 at eight o'clock P.M. A true record. Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk. Discharged by order of the above-named Jonathan Robinson, a new mortgage being given of the above mentioned property. Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk. Mortgage - Bacon to Bacon Know all men by these Presents that I Ste- phen Bacon of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Yeoman, in consideration of eighty dollars to me paid by Aaron Bacon of Lincoln in said County, yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have gran- ted, bargained & sold, & by these presents do grant bar- gain and sell unto the said Aaron Bacon all the goods & chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Aaron & his Executors Administrators and assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if he the said Stephen Bacon, or his Executors, Administrators or Assigns or any of them do & shall well and truly paid or cause to be paid unto the said Aaron Bacon or his Executors, Administrators or Assigns the sum of seventy dollars with interest for the same, on demand according to two promissory notes - viz. - 110 1838. one dated 19 February 1838, for forty five dollars_ one other dated 9 July 1838, for twenty five dollars on demand, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force_ And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of seventy dollars & interest the said Stephen Bacon shall have & hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Aaron, & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Aaron or his assigns; & in case default be made of payment of the said sum of seventy dollars and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid then the said Aaron or his Executors, Administrators or Assigns shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same, & to his sale are & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Stephen, or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Stephen_ Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: A lot of corn & potatoes standing & being on the house lot of land situated in said Lexington where I the Stephen now live, which land contains about one acre & a half more or less_ Also a lot of English hay now in the barn & also a lot of barley not threshed now in the said barn which I occupy, & all other fodder therein_ In testimony whereof I the said Stephen Bacon have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight_ Stephen Bacon Executed in presence of Philip Russell Sabra W. Russell [blank] A.D. 1838. [blank] hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to [blank] for [blank] & in behalf of the aforesaid The above was entered with me Oct. 1, A.D. 1838, at 8 o'clock A.M. [strike: & recorded in Vol. I, page] A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 111 1838. Mortgage. Fraser to Wheeler. Know all men by these presents that I George Frasier of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Tailor, in consideration of the sum of forty one dollars & fifty cents to me paid by Cotesworth P. Wheeler, of said Lexington, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold & by these presents do grant bargain & sell unto the said C. P. Wheeler all the household goods, furniture & chattels in the house, now occupied by me, more particularly as per schedule marked A, hereto annexed_ To have & to hold all & singular, the said goods furniture & chattles unto him the said Wheeler, his Executors, Administrators & Assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless, that if I the said George Frasier, my Executors, Administrators or assigns, or any of them do or shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said C. P. Wheeler, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns the said sum of forty one dollars & fifty cents in six months from this date, with interest for the same, then these presents & every clause thereof shall be void & of no effect_ Geo. Frasier L.S. Dated Lexington Oct 10th, 1838 Signed, Sealed & delivered in presence of Leonard Brown Schedule A._ In Parlour. 1 Secretary 20– 1 Card Table 9– $29,00 1 Looking glass 4– 6 Chairs 75 cs ea 8,50 2 Rocking chairs 1,25 ea– 1 Carpet 5 7,50 2 pr Glass Lamps 3/9 ea 4 window curtains 3/ 1,75 1 Oil cloth 3/ ,50 In Closet 1 Tea Sett 1,50– Knives forks & spoons 1 2,50 In Chamber– 1 Bedstead 5– 1Feather Bed 6_ 11,00 3 pr. Blankets & other Bedding_ 9,00 2 clocks 4 ea 8,00 In Kitchen–1 Cooking Stove & Apparatus 15,00 1 Table 1,50– 7 Chairs for 3_ 4,50 [Total] $97.25 The above was entered with me Oct. 29, A.D. 1838, at 4 o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk [right bottom margin:] This certifies that the above mortgage is cancelled— By order of the aforesaid C. P. Wheeler Attest, C. Tidd, Town Clerk Nov. 21, 1838— 112 1838. Mortgages. Stiles to Stiles. Know all men by these presents that I Aaron Stiles of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Blacksmith, in consideration of two hundred & twenty eight dollars to me paid by Thomas C. Stiles of said Lexington, Blacksmith, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & by these presents do grant, bargain & sell, unto the said Thomas C. Stiles all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written_ To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Thomas C. Stiles, his Executors Administrators & assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Aaron Stiles, my Executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Thomas C. Stiles, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the sum of two hundred & twenty eight dollars with interest for the same on or before the seventh day of November on or before the seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force_ And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of two hundred & twenty eight dollars & interest, [strike: till the expiration of the time aforesaid] the said Aaron Stiles shall have & hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Thomas C. Stiles, & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Thomas C. Stiles or his Assigns; and in case of default be made of payment of the said sum of two hundred & twenty eight & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Thomas C. Stiles, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same unto his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Aaron Stiles or any other person acting for or claiming by or under [strike: his] the said Aaron Stiles_ 113 1838. Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: 2 Wash Stands & Yewers [Ewers] 4,00 1 Work Stand 2,00 1 Round Table 2,00 1 Time piece brass 10,00 1 do. Common 5,00 1 Secretary 15,00 12 Fancy chairs 5,00 1 Cooking Stove 30,00 1 horse & harness 100,00 1 Shoat 10,00 1 Do 5,00 The stock in my shop consisting of iron & steel & horse shoes &c_ 50,,00 [Total] 228,00 [sic; should be 238.00] In testimony whereof I the said Aaron Stiles have hereunto set my hand & seal this seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight Aaron Stiles L.S. Executed in the presence of James Russell Middlesex Nov. 7th A.D. 1838. I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me, for & in behalf of the aforesaid Thomas C. Stiles Aaron Stiles Attest James Russell_ The above was entered with me Nov. 7th, A.D. 1838, at 6 o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 114 1838. Mortgage_ Jones to Brooks_ Know all men by these presents that I Samuel Jones of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Milkman, in consideration of two hundred dollars to me paid by Asa Brooks of Concord in said County, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted bargained & sold & by these presents do grant bargain & sell unto the said Asa Brooks all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written_ To have & to hold the same & each & every of theirs, to him the said Brooks, his Executors, Administrators & Assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Jones, my Executors, Administrators or assigns, or any of these do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Brooks, his Executors Administrators or Assigns, the sum of two hundred dollars with interest for the same, on or before the first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force– And it is further agreed by said parties that untill default be made in the payment of the said same of two hundred dollars & interest, the said Jones shall have & hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Brooks & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid, without hindrance from the said Brooks or his assigns; & in case default be made of payment of said sum of two hundred dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Brooks, his Executors, Administrators or assigns shall have full right & liberty to be immediate possession of the same & to his sole use & benefit, without any molestation or hindrance, from the said Jones or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said [blank] Schedule of property conveyed convey in the above agreement, to wit: The Above Mortgage is discharged by order of Asa Brooks 115 1838. 1 Red Heifer— $25.00 1 Brindled Cow— 25.00 1 Black cow 25.00 1 Adams cow 25.00 1 Conant cows 50.00 2 Calves— 20,00 1 Market wagon 50.00 1 Harness to do 15.00 In testimony whereof I the said Samuel Jones have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty eighth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight Samuel Jones L.S. Executed in the presence of Samuel Stetson Charles A. Foster} Nov. 20, A.D. 1838, I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid Brooks— Samuel Jones Charles A. Foster Samuel Stetson} The above was entered with me Nov 28 A.D. 1838, at a quarter before eleven o'clock A.M. A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk The foregoing Mortgage is hereby discharged by Asa Brooks of Concord Mortgage Asa Brooks Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk Lexington jan 8th 1839 116 1838. Mortgage_Jones to Jewett. Know all men by these presents that I Samuel Jones of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, in consideration of five hundred dollars to me paid by Nathaniel Jewett of said Lexington, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold & by these presents do grant bargain & sell, unto the said Nathaniel Jewett all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written_ To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to him the said Jewett, his Executors, Administrators & assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless, that if the said Samuel Jones, his Executors, Administrators or assigns or any of these do & shall well & truly pay, or cause to be paid unto the said Jewett, his heirs, Executors, Administrators or assigns the sum of five hundred dollars, with interest for the same, on or before the first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine, then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force_ And it is further agreed by said parties, that untill default he made in the payment of the said sum [strike: & interest] of five hundred dollars & interest, the said Jones shall have & hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Jewett, & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Jewett or his assigns; & in case default be made of payment of the said sum of five hundred dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Jewett, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same, & to his sole use & benefit, without any molestation or hindrance from the said Jones, or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Jones_ Schedule of propety [sic] conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: 2 horses waggons & harnesses, 4 horses, 3 swine, 1 hay waggon, 1 Ox cart, 2 ploughs, 1 barrow, 4 chairs, 100 milk cans, 6 tons English hay, 12 tons Meadow hay, 6 tons Mowed Oats, 25 bushels [strike: of] corn, 150 bushels potatoes, 150 bushels carrots, 80 bushels Rutabaga turnips, 2 beds, 6 cows, 1 Market waggon, 2 pungs & sleigh_ 117 1838. In testimony whereof I the said Samuel Jones have hereunto set my hand & seal this first day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight Samuel Jones L.S. Executed in the presence of Moses Prichard Dec 1. Lexington AD. 1838. I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid_ Samuel Jones_ The above was entered with me Dec. 3d, A.D. 1838, at twelve o'clock at midnight morning_ A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk_ I hereby acknowledge that I have received in part satisfaction of the foregoing Mortgage April 7th 1840 Nathl. Jewett Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk Transfer– Lexington Dec 3, 1838— In consideration of one hundred dollars to me paid by Andrew Dodge Esq. the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, I hereby assign. transfer & make due over to the said Dodge all my right title & interest in the property as per schedule annexed & referred to in the within mortgage to be held by the said Dodge in trust for the benefit of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Didge, hereby giving & granting in as perfect a manner as I hold the same & no otherwise_ Benj. Muzzey L.S. Witness William S. Dodge A true Record of the transfer Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk For Mortgage referred to in the above see page 72— Certificate. This may certify that I sold for Mr. Joshua Simonds at Auction, six sheep taken up by him for the sum of nine dollars & seventy cents_ Fees 25 cts Lexington Jan–1839 William Chandler, Auct. A true record, Attest. C. Tidd, Town Clk 118 1838. Found. Taken up in my enclosure on the tenth day of November A.D. 1838 six sheep answering to the following description: viz:_ One horned sheep_ One wether sheep with cropped ears_ One do. lamb, whole ears_ One horned white sheep_ One horned wether_ One white sheep, one ear cropped_ Joshua Simonds Warrant. To Messrs. Francis Wyman & Christopher Reed, two disinterested & judicious persons, both of Lexington in the county of Middlesex; You are hereby appointed & empowered to appraise upon oath at, the true value thereof, in money, according to your best judgement, six sheep found & taken up by Joshua Simonds of said Lexington, who has entered & posted the same as the law directs_ And you are to make return of this warrant & your doings thereon, to the town Clerk of said Lexington written seven days from the date hereof_ Given under my hand & seal this twenty eighth day of November A.D. one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight_ Charles Tidd} Town Clerk of Lexington Personally appeared the above-named Francis Wyman & Christopher Reed, & made oath that they will faithfully & impartially appraise the aforesaid sheep_ Before me C. Tidd, Town Clerk Return of Warrant_ We have attended to & performed the duties required in the within warrant & have appraised the said sheep severally as follows: viz:_ 119 1838._1839._ One horned Sheep_ $1.87 One white Sheep with cropped ears 1.87 One do lamb, whole ears 1.50 One horned white Sheep 1.75 One horned wether_ 2.00 One white Sheep, one ear cropped 1.75 (Signed) Francies Wyman Christopher Reed A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk [left margin:] For certificate of sale of six sheep see page 117.– Mortgage_ Allison to Allison. Know all men by these Presents that I Walter H. Allison of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Tailor, in consideration of one hundred & twenty five dollars to me paid by Amey Allison of said Lexington, the receipt of whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained & sold, & be these presents, do grant, bargain & sell; unto the said Amey Allison, all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the schedule hereunder written_ To have & to hold the same & each & every of them to her the said Amey Allison, her Executors Administrators & assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Walter H. Allison, my Executors, Administrators or assigns or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Amey Allison, her Executors, Administrators or assigns the sum of one hundred & twenty five dollars with interest for the same, on or before the first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force_ And it is further agreed by said parties that untill default be made in the payment of the said sum of one hundred & twenty-five dollars & interest, the said Walter H Allison, shall have & hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Amey Allison, & enjoy & use the goods & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said 120 1839. Amey Allison or her Assigns; & in case default be made of payment of the said sum of one hundred & twenty-five dollars & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Amey Allison, her Executors, Administrators or assigns, shall have full right & liberty to take immediate possession of the same, & to her sole use & benefit without any moles tation or hindrance from the said Walter H. Allison, or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Walter H. Allison_ Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement; to wit: 1 Tea Sett 2.00 | 12 Chairs $6.60 | 1 Bureau $5.00 1 Doz large plates 1.08 | 1 Rockg Chair 1.50 | 1 Wash Stand 1.50 1 do Small do .87 | 1 Tea Table 5.00 | Bellows Brush 1.50 2 Pitchers .50 | 1 Work Table 4.25 | 1 Work Box 2.00 6 Bowls .56 | 1 Bed steads 7.00 4 Tureens 2.62 | 2 Feather Beds 25.00 4 Round Dishes 2.25 | 1 Tea Tray .87 2 Butter Boots .42 | 1 Brass Fire sett 7.00 1 Caster 1.25 | 2 Brittania Teapots 3.00 1 Pr. Lamps 63 | 1 Looking-glass 2.50 6 Tumblers 50 | 1 Cooking Stove 17.00 1 Doz K Forks 3.33 | 1 Carpet 10.00 1 Pr Carvers 1 37 | 1 Toilet Table 1.50 6 Silver Spoons 2.25 1 Rugg 2.00 In Testimony whereof I the said Walter H. Allison have hereunto set my hand & seal this Eighth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine_ Walter H. Allison L.S. Executed in the Presence of Samuel Stetson H. A. Hosmer Lexington Jany 8th A.D. 1839. I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid Walter H. Allison The above was entered with me Jan. 9th A.D. 1839 at half past 9 o'clock A.M._ A true Record Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 121 1839. Mortgage_ Oneil to Robinson_ Know all men by these presents, that I William Oneil of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Black- smith, in consideration of the sum of thirteen dollars & 27/100 to me paid by Jonathan Robinson of said Lexington Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted bargained & sold & by these presents do grant bar- gain & sell unto the said Jonathan Robinson all the articles of household furniture mentioned in the Schedule hereunto annexed_ To have & to hold all & singular, the said articles unto the said Jonathan Robinson, his Executors, Administrators or assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless, that if I the said William Oneil my Executors, Administrators or Assigns shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Jonathan Robinson the said sum of thirteen dollars & 27/100 on demand with lawful interest, then these presents as also a certain note of hand for the said sum of thirteen dollars & twenty seven cts. of even date herewith shall cease & he voids otherwise to remain in full force & virtue_ In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this tenth day of October A.D. one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight_ William Oneil L.S. Executed in presence of Charles Tidd. Schedule of property conveyed in the preceding obligation_ One bed & bedding_ 7.00 half dozen chairs .50 One Rocking chair .33 One Bureau 5.00 Three Tables 4.00 [Total] 16.83 Lexington Oct. 10, 1838– In consideration of thirteen dollars & 27/100 to me paid by Benjamin Muzzey of said Lexington, I hereby assign all & every right, title & interest in the within mortgaged goods to said Muzzey his Executors, Administrators or assigns Signed Jonathan Robinson Witness Charles Tidd} The above was entered with me Oct. 10, A.D. 1838 at 8 oclock A.M._ A true Record - Attest C. Tidd, Town Clerk 122 1839. Deed Abner W. Meriam to S. Burbank Know all men by these presents That I Abner W. Meriam of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts, Gentleman, in consideration of one hundred and eighty five dollars to me paid by Sulivan [Sullivan] Burbank of Lexington the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do by these presents grant, remit, release and forever quit claim unto the Said Sulivan Burbank his heirs and Assigns all my right title and interest and estate in a Pew situated in the Rev Charles Briggs Meeting House in the town of Lexington situated on the Broad Aisle and numbered four_ To have and to hold the above released Pew to him the said Sulivan Burbank his heirs and Assigns and to his and their use and behoof forever so that neither I the said Abner W. Meriam nor my heirs nor any other person or persons, claiming to from or under me or them or in the name right or stead of me or them shall or will by any way or means, have claim or demand any right or title to the above released Pew or any part thereof forever_ In witness whereof I the said Abner W. Meriam have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of November in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Thirty two_ Abner W. Meriam Signed Sealed and delivered In the presence of Us Paulina Burbank Octavia Burbank The above was entered with me April first A.D. 1839 A true Record Attest_ John Mulliken Jr Town Clerk 123 1839 Transfer Amos Adams to William Simonds Know all men by these presents that I the above named Amos Adams In consideration of the sum of Four hundred and fifty dollars to me paid by William Simonds of Lexington aforesaid Yeoman the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have bargained sold and transfered and by these presents do bargain sell and transfer to the said Simonds his executors administrators or assigns the above mentioned and described personal property together with this Mortgage to have and to hold the same to him the said Simonds his executors Administrators or assigns as fully and perfectly to all intents and purposes as I now hold the same by Virtue of these presents and and no otherwise In witness whereof I the said Amos Adams have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of April A.D. 1837~ Amos Adams LS Executed in presence of Joseph How The above transfer was entered with me June 29th 1839 A true record Attest~ John Mulliken Jr Town Clerk Mortgage William Moore to Hubbard Russell of Charlestown Know all Men by these presents That I William Moore of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Milkman, for and in Consideration of the sum of Three Hundred dollars, Paid by Hubbard Russell of Charlestown in said County of Middlesex Merchant, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted sold and assigned and by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Russell the following described goods and chattels Viz. One red Mare, One grey Gelding horse, one Waggon for carrying Milk, one sleigh for carrying milk, One hundred five Milk Cans, 2 Harnesses, 2 Buffalo Robes, all now being in possession of the said Moore, to have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels, to the said Russell [strike: And I the said Moore] his executors, Administrators and assigns forever. 124 1839 And I the said Moore do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner afore said. Provided Nevertheless, that if the said Moore his Executors or Administrators shall pay unto the said Russell his executors, Administrators or Assigns the Contents of a Certain promissory Note for Three Hundred Dollars given by the said Moore to the said Russell on the fifth day of July, in the year Eighteen Hundred & thirty eight, according to the tenor of the same in six months from the date hereof then this Mortgage shall be void. In Witness whereof I the said William Moore have subscribed the same this tenth day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty nine~ William Moore LS Executed and delivered in presence of William Stocker J. P. Healy~ Received and recorded July 10th 1839 at twelve o.clock at noon~ Attest John Mulliken Jr Town Clerk [left margin:] June 1st 1841 The foregoing Mortgage is Discharged by order of C. P. Wheeler Assince[?] See page 126 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk Mortgage J. F. Lebaron to Muzzey Know all men by these presents that I Joseph F. LeBarron of Lexington, County of Middlesex, State of Massachusetts, Carpenter in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and Eighty Dollars to me paid by Benj'in Muzzey of said Lexington, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain, grant, and sell, unto the said Benjn Muzzey all the household goods, Furniture chattels, in and about the House owned & occupied by me, as per Schedule hereto annexed. Also the Westerly half of a Pew in the first Congregational Meeting house, being Pew No 10, situated between Nos 3 & 15, being the same conveyed to me by Thaddeus Munroe "Town Records" Book 1, Page 391 Deeds & Mortgages &c" 125 1839 To have and to hold all and singular the said goods Furniture & Pew unto him the said Muzzey his Executors Administrators Assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless that if I the said LeBarron my Executors Administrators or Assigns, do and shall will and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Muzzey his Executors Assigns or Administrators, the said sum of Two Hundred & Eight Dollars, in one year from this date with lawful interest for the same, then these presents & every clause thereof shall be void and of no effect and provided further that untill default be made of payment of the aforesaid debt & interest, said LeBarron may retain possession of said chattels & Pew without any molestation or hindrance Joseph F. LeBarron Benjamin Muzzey Lexington July 1st 1839 Witness Samuel Stetson The above Mortgage was entered with me July 13th 1839 A true copy Attest~ John Mulliken Jr. Town Clerk~ [left margin:] The foregoing Mortgage is discharged by Benjamin Muzzey March 15th A.D. 1840 Attest J. Mulliken Town Clerk Mortgage Daris [Darius] Stearns to Calvin Smith Know all men by these presents, that I Darius Steans of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Milk carrier in consideration of one hundred and Ninety three dollars and Ninety seven cents to me paid by Calvin Smith Yeoman of Lincoln in the County of Middlesex the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby Sell, and convey unto said Smith two horses one bought of C. A. Dodge of Lexington, the other of Saml Cutter of Charlestown, together with one Milk Waggon bought of Wm Brigham of Lexington, to have & to hold the same to said Smith, his heirs and Assigns forever, Provided however that if the said Steans shall pay, or cause to be paid to the said Smith his heirs or Assigns the above named sum of One hundred & Ninety three dollars and Ninety seven cents within Six months from the date hereof then this Deed shall be void and of no effect, otherwise the same shall be in full force. It is agreed by said Smith that said Stearns shall retain the possession of the above property until the conditions are broken. In Witness of All which I the said D. Stearns do hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of January in the year of Our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred & forty~ Dariuss Stearnes LS In Presence of Samuel Jones} The above was entered with me January 15th AD 1840 at 9 o.clock A.M. A true Record Attest The above Mortgage discharged by said Smith August 3d 1840 Signed Calvin Smith} John Mulliken Jr Town Clerk 126 1840 Transfer. Hubbard Russell to C.P. Wheeler In consideration of the within Mortgage having been to me paid by C.P. Wheeler I hereby transfer Assign & make over to the said Wheeler the articles herein innumerated to him his heirs & Assigns for their use & behoof forever hereby intending to Confirm to the said Wheeler the said property as perfectly and truly I should hold the same. Dated at Charlestown this fifth day of February in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred & Forty— Hubbard Russell LS Witness Scott W. Parrttley Received and Recorded Feb 6th AD 1840 at Eleven o'clock A.M. A true Record of the Transfer Attest John Mulliken Jr Town Clerk Mortgage Page 123 Said Mortgage & the above Assignment discharged June 1st 1841 by Order of C. P. Wheeler Assinee Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk Mortgage J. F. Le Baron to A P Richardson Know all men by these presents, that I Joseph F Le Baron of Lexington, County of Middlesex, State of Massachusetts, in consideration of the sum of One Hundred and Eighty Dollars to me paid by Aaron P. Richardson of said Lexington, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained, and sold; and by these presents do bargain grant and sell unto the said Richardson, all the household goods, furniture & chattels in and about the house owned & occupied by me as per Schedule "A" hereunto annexed. Also the westerly half of a Pew in the First Congregational Meeting house being Pew No 10 situated between Nos 3 & 15 being the same conveyed to me by Thaddeus Munro "Town Records, Book 1 Page 38 Deeds & Mortgages." To have and to hold all and singular the said goods, furniture & Pew unto him the said Richardson, his Executors Administrators and Assigns forever_ Provided nevertheless that I the said Joseph F LeBaron, my Executors, Afministrators or Assigns, do shall and will truly pay, or cause to be paid unto the said Aaron P Richardson, his Executors Administrators or Assigns, the said sum of One Hundred and Eighty Dollars in one year from this date with lawful interest for the same, then these presents and every clause thereof shall be void and of no effect_ And provided further that until default be made of payment of the aforesaid Debt and Interest said Le Baron may retain possession and use of said chattels and 127 1840 Pew without molestation or hindrance; Dated at Lexington this 28th day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred & Forty_ Joseph F LeBaron LS Aaron P Richarson LS Phebe Le Baron LS Witness Samuel Stetson Received and Recorded Feb 14th 1840 A true copy Attest John Mulliken Jr Town Clerk Schedule A In Kitchen one Stove 10. Lot tin ware 5._ Iron ware 5._ 20_ Six Chairs 2_ 2 Tables 3.00 1 Desk 2.00 1 [illegible] 5._ 12._ One Cherry wood Table 2_ 1 Clock 5._ 7 West Chamber 1 Bed Bedstead and Bedding_ 18_ 6 Chairs 1.50 1 Table 1.50 Wash Stand 1. 4.00 South Chamber 1 Bed Bedstead and Bedding_ 16.00 1 Bureau 6._ large Chest 5._ 6 Chairs 1_ 12 00 1 Side Table 3.00 Cedar Work Table 3.00_ 6.00 1 Dining Table 6.00 3 chests and 2 Trunk, and contents 10 16.00 Chamber 1 Bed Bedstead and bedding_ 12.00 Shed 6 Cords Hard & Soft wood 1.5/_ 15.00 4 Hogs and Shoats_ 12.00_ 12.00 One half a Pew in Congn. Meeting house 30.00 [Total] $180.00 A true copy of Schedule annexed to the foregoing Mortgage Attest_ John Mulliken Town Clerk Division of Fence Brown 2nd and Pierce Lexington May 28th 1838 We the undersigned fence viewers of the town of Lexington for the year 1838 have been called upon by James Brown 2nd of said Lexington to divide a line of fence between his land and land of Ebenezer Pierce of said Lexington, and have attended to that duty and have divided said line and it was agreed between said owners that James Brown 2nd should build the fence from the west end of said line to a stake and stones thirty one feet past the centre of of said line and Ebenezer Pierce has agreed to build the fence from said said stake and stones to the east end of said line And we have notified them to build a good and lawful fence between this date and the eighth day of June next_ Isaac Huffmaster Nathan Harrington A true copy Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk [left margin:] Fence Viewers 128 1840 Bill of Sale Henry Lakin to Eliza Lakin Miss Eliza Lakin 1840 } Feb 25} Bot of Henry Lakin ~ 4 Team Horses, 1–4 horse baggage Waggon, 4 Harnesses & Rigging belonging to the Team the above belonging to the Saxton River Team, 1 Team Shad[?] $400, Recd – Payt Henry Lakin The above was entered with me March 23d A.D. 1840 at 10 o.clock A.M. A true Rcord Attest. John Mulliken Town Clerk 1840 Division of Fence Josh'a Simonds & Nathan H. Reed This Memorandum of an Agreement Made this Eihteenth [Eighteenth] day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight h undred and Forty by and between Joshua Simonds of Lex- ington or the One part and Nathan H. Reed of said Town on the other part Witnesseth, ~That whereas there is a division fence Needed on the line divides the line between said Simonds and Reed in said Town it is now agreed that the Westerly half being six hundred and twenty one feet shall be Erected and supported by said Simonds, And the Easterly half by the said Reed, it being the same number of feet as that of said Simonds, And this agreement being Reorded in the Office of the Town Clerk of said town of Lexington shall be perpet- ually binding upon the several owners of the said lots their heirs and assigns for ever (Signed) Frances Wyman } Oliver W. Kendall} Fence Viewers Attest. Eliza Hadley Benj. C. Webber} Witness our hands and seals the day and year aforesaid Lexington March 18, 1840 Joshua Simonds. [seal] Nathan H. Reed. [seal] Received & Recorded March 25th 1840. A True Record Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk~ Bill of Sale Lemuel Lakin to M. A. D. Lakin Lexington March 30th 1840~ Miss Millicent A. D. Lakin~ To Lemuel Lakin Dr. For 1 Bay Horse " " " | $100.00 " 1 Horse Wagon & Harness " " | 60.00 {Recd. Payt Lemuel Lakin 160.00 The above was entered with me March 31st 1840 at 10 o.clock A.M. Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk 129 1840 Bill of Sale William Oneil to Thomas S Brown Lexington Feb 15th 1840 Mr Thomas S Brown | To William Oneil Dr For 7pr Tongs | 3.50 " 1 Lot Coal supposed value | 2.50 " 1 part of a Bundle of Nail Rods | 2.50 " 4 Hammers a 25¢ | 1~ " 1 Vice | 2~ " 1 Rasp 1 Drawing Knife | 2 [total] | $13.50 Recd Payt William Oneil Witness Chas. P Foster Received and recorded April 6th 1840 at 4 o clock P.M. A true Copy Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk Mortgage –Jones to Jewett Know all men by these presents, that I Samuel Jones of Lexington county of Middlesex Laborer in consideration of Three Hundred and twenty dollars to me paid by Nathaniel Jewett of said Lexington Yeoman the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do bargain grant and sell, unto the said Nathaniel Jewett all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written written. To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Jewett his Executors Administrators and assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Samuel Jones my Executors, Administrators, or assigns, or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Jewett his Executors Administrators or assigns the sum of Three Hundred and twenty dollars with interest for the same, on or before the first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of Three hundred and twenty dollars and interest the said Jones shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Jewett and enjoy and use the goods and promises aforesaid without hindrance from said Jewett or his assigns; and case defauly be made of payment of the said sum of Three hundred & twenty dollars and interest all the (over 130 1840 expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Jewett his Executors Administrators, or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Jones or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Jones Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: 1 Horse market wagon & Harness 40, 1 Grey Horse 25, 1 Hay Wagon 15 1 Ox Cart 15 2 Ploughs 8 1 Harrow 5 2 Ox Chains 2 50 Best milk Cows 12.50 2 Best Feather Beds bedstead and bedding 25 5 Cows 100 2 Year old Heifers 30 2 Pungs 20 1 Sleigh 20 2 Crow bars 2.50 $320.00 In testimony whereof I the said Samuel Jones have hereunto act my hand and seal this seventh day of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and forty Samuel Jones Executed in present of Samuel Stetson Lexington April 7th 1840 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid Jewett Attest Samuel Stetson Samuel Jones The above entered with me on the 7th day of April 1840 A true copy Attest John Milliken Town Clerk Mortgage Jones to Jewett Know all men by these presents that I Samuel Johns of Lexington in in the country of Middlesex Laborer in consideration of Five Hundred dollars to me paid by Nathaniel Jewett of said Lexington Yeoman the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell onto the said Jewett all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written. 131 1840 together with all the crops of grass, corn, potatoes, barley, carrots, Ruter Baga fruit now growing on the farm I now occupy except as hereinafter mentioned To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Nathan Jewett his Executors Administrators and assigns forever. Provided nevertheless that if I the said Samuel Jones my Executors Administrators or Assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Nathaniel Jewett, his Executors Administrators or Assigns the sum of five hundred dollars with interest for the same, or or before the first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousane eight-Hundred and forty one then this obligation to be void otherwise in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of five hundred dollars and interest the said Jones shall have and hold the possession of the said property free from charge, from said Jewett and shall harvest said crops when ripe & not sell or dispose of any of said crops without authority from the said Jewett or his his assigns; and in case defult be made of payment of the said sum of five Hundred dollars and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid then the said Jewett his Executors Administrators, or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from said Jones or any other person acting or claiming by or under him the said Jones Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement to wit" I now occupy valued at $200 All the English and Meadow grass or hay now growing on the farm About 4 acres of Corn valued at $100 About 4 do of Barley valued at 50 About 3 do Potatoes do do 150 About 1/4 do Carrots do do 20 About 1/3 do Ruter Baga do do 5 All the fruit except what I shall want for my familiar use valued at $15.00 In testimony, whereof I the said Samuel Jones have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty Samuel Jones Executed in presence of Samuel Stetson June 15th AD 1840 I hereby certify that the afore said property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of afore said Jewett Samuel Jones Receive and recorded June 15th 1840 Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk 132 May 1840 The following is a list of the names of those male citizens who reside in Lexington of the age of eighteen and under the age of 45 years and are liable to serve in the Militia Albert W Bryant | Ammi Hall | Seth Reed | Johnson Smith | George Stearns | John Stearns | Isaac N Damon | Albert Y Damon Jonas C Harrington | Sylvanus W Smith | Supply Wood | Gorham Jewett Gromil[?] Mitchell | Harrison Pierce | Hammond A Hosmer | John J Brown Jonas Munroe | Lewis B Brown | Otis Walker | William E Cogswell David A Tuttle | Nathaniel Flint | Cyrus Reynolds | John Ash George Tuttle | John Smith | William Hartwell | [blank] Sawyer Oliver Brackett | Alonzo Goddard | Ebenezer E Hosmer | George Pennington Charles Clarke | Dennis Hoysington | Samuel A Houghton | John Gibson Marshall H Wellington | Charles Stearns | William Dinsmore Solomon | [blank] Ellis Christopher C Le Barron | Elias Dupee | John Marrett | John L Lawrence Isaac Childs jr. | Elmues[?] Yainter | Augustus Harmon | Thomas Lucas Gardner Miller | Frankin Gammell | Samuel Jones | Benjamin L Young Ebenezer R Smith | John Colby | Ephraim Roberts Oliver W Whitcomb Joseph Underwood Jr | Elisha Spaulding | Alonzo Fogg | Hiram Reed Daniel Webster | Darius Fillebrown | H C Gale | Joseph Douse Alfred Giles | William Locke Thomas H Rhoades | Nathan H Reed Charles Thompson | Joseph Howe Bowen A Tufts | Joshua Simonds jr George Matthews | Oran Nash | Silas Rhoades | Edward Cutler Oliver H Wellington | Jeduthun Bruce | Humphrey Chadbourne | Charles Robinson Francis Wellington | Otis Locke jr | Ebenezer Poor | Amos Angier Augustus Child | John W Blanchard | Isaac Parker | Abijah Perry Albert Robinson | Alanson Blanchard | Joseph A Wellington | Isaac Cushing Daniel Pierce | James M Colburn | William R Fulsom | Nathan Fessenden jr William H Lawrence | Charles M Colburn | Trew[?] Prescott | Benjamin Locke Eli H Elliot | Daniel Pattee | Moses Brown | Alfred Laws Willard Evans | John Robbins | Nathaniel Emmons | William Grover Charles Brown | Jeremiah Russell | Charles W Haskell | Samuel Allen Abel Wyman | Jonathan Locke | Hiram Sawtell | Stephen Locke Andrew Webster | Josiah Locke | John Viles | Nichols Locke Samuel Burr | Jones Gammuel | Aaron Stiles | Amos Locke Henry Kenney | Peletiah P Pierce | Solomon Green | Joseph Fiske Francis Winn[?] | Winthrop Adams | Henry Phelps | Samuel Bridge Thomas Capell | Abel Butterfield | Orson Swetland | Ebenr [Ebenezer] E Rice William Brigham | Oliver Burdit | Sammel Greendell | Joshua L Clarke Horatio Brown | Isaac B Clapp | Amos Hill | William P Gibbs Josiah W Trask | Moses Stowell | Oliver W Kendall | William Locke Edward L Tyler | Baldwin Locke | Cushing Burr | Henry Mulliken Samuel Lakin jr | Isaac B Smith | Ephraim Carr | John Glidden Isaac W Lawrence | Lorenzo Hobbs | William P Chandler | John Fogg 133 1840 Leonard Noyes | George Mulliken | Benjamin Muzzey | Ebenezer Blaisdell Joseph B Wright | William Viles | Franklin Keyes | Peter Gaunt John N Frost | Russell Oliver | John L Chandler | Lorenzo Thompson Lewis White | Daniel Simonds | Edward Winship Leonard White Nathaniel G Holding | J C Kittredge | Ebenezer Lakeman | Charles Tidd John Beals | Samuel Stetson | Nehemiah Harrington | Joseph Flanders The whole number of names contained in the above list is 184 Stray Beasts Taken up by the subscriber July 5th instant near the house of Hammond Locke in Lexington in the Middlesex Turnpike Two Cows from 8 to 10 years old. One is a chestnut-Colored Cow and gives milk. The other is a red cow with brass bells on her horns & appears to be with calf. said cows are now at the house of said Locke, Where the owner can have them by proving property & paying reasonable charges Lexington July 6th 1840 Alfred Laws A true record - Attest John Milliken Town Clerk 134 1840 Mortgage Darius Stearns to George Weston Know all men by these presents, that I Darius Stearns of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Milkman in consideration of Three Hundred dollars to me paid by George Weston of Lincoln in said county Horse wright the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge here granted, bargained, and sold and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell, unto the said Weston all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him this said Weston his Executors Administrators and assigns forever Provided nevertheless that if I the said Stearns my Executors Administrators or assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Weston his Executors Administrators or assigns the sum of three Hundred dollars with interest for the same, or or before the first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred forty then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of three hundred dollars and interest the said Stearns shall have and hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said Weston and enjoy and use the good and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Weston or his assigns; and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of three hundred dollars and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid then the said Weston his Executors Administrators, or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of this same, and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Stearns or any other person actin for or claiming by or under him the said Stearns Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit; One horse bought of the Rev C A Dodge Val'd at $50 1 do do Samuel Cutter " 50 1 milk wagon bot of William Brigham " 50 1 do do do " 100 10 Pigs ' 50 [total] $300 In testimony whereof I the said Darius Stearns have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hunder and forty Daris Stearns LS Executed in presence of Calvin Smith S Stetson August 3d 1840 I thereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid Weston Darius Stearns 135 1840 The forgoing Mortgage was entered with me August 3d 1840 A true copy Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk Mortgage Moses Glynn to John Lund Know all men by these presents, that I Moses Glynn of Lexington in the county of Middlesex Laborer in consideration of seventy five dollars to me paid by John Lund of Boston in the county of Suffold Cabinet maker the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Lund all the good and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said John Lund his Executors Administrators or Assigns forever Provided nevertheless that if I the said Moses Glynn my Executors, Administrators or Assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said John Lund his Executors Administrators or Assign the sum of seventy five dollars with interest for the same on or before the fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one When this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of seventy five dollars and interest the said Glynn shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Lund and enjoy and use the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Lund or his assigns; and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of seventy five dollars and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid then the said Lynd his Executors Administrators or Assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Glynn or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Glynn Schedule or property conveyed in the above agreement to wit; 2 Beds bedsteads & Bedding val'd $50 1 Bureau 12 12 Chairs 5 2 Looking Glasses 7 1 Table 2 [total] $76 136 1840 In testimony whereof I the said Moses Glynn have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty Moses Glynn Executed in presence of Samuel Stetson September 5 AD 1840 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid Lund Moses Glynn LS Entered and recorded at the office September 7th 1840 Attest John Milliken Town Clk Mortgage Stearns to Weston Know all Men by these Presents, that I Darius Stearns of Lexington in the county of Middlesex Milkman, In Consid eration of thirty dollars to me paid by George Weston of Lincoln in said County Housewright the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain & sell, unto the said Weston all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the Schedule hereunder written. To have And to Hold the same and each and every of them to him the said George Weston his Executors, Administrators and assigns forever. Provided Nevertheless, That if I the said Darius Stearns my Executors, Administrators or assigns, or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said George Weston his Executors Administrators, or assigns the sum of thirty dollars with interest for the same, on or before the first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full form. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of thirty dollars and interest the said Stearns shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Weston and enjoy and use the goods and premises aforesaid 137 1840 without hindrance from the said Weston or his assigns; and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of thirty dollars and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Weston his Executors Administrators or Assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sole use and benefit without any molesta tion or hindrance from the said Stearns or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Stearns Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: 2 Waggon Harnesses " $10.00 10 best Milk Cows " " 15.00 Lot of horse and hog manure that now is or may be } made by me on the place where I now live till the } expiration of this mortage " " } 5.00 In Testimony Whereof, I the said Darius Stearns have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty second day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty Darius Stearns LS Executed in the presence of Samuel C Jones Oct 22d A.D. 1840 I do hereby certify that the aforementioned property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid Weston - Darius Stearns The above mortage was entered with me and Recorded Oct 24th AD 1840 at 9 o.clock A.M. A true Record Attest John Milliken Town Clerk 138. 1840 My Executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Simonds his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the sum of one hundred and forty five dollars with Interest for the same, on or before the first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force; and it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of one hundred and forty five dollars and Interest, the said Stearns shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Simonds, and enjoy and use the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Simonds or his Assigns; and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of one hundred and forty five dollars and Interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Simonds, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns shall full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Stearns or any persons acting for or claiming by or under him the said Stearns - Schedule of Property conveyed in the above Agreement to wit: 1 horse bought of Dodge Val'd $50.00 1 do. do. Cutter $50, one milk wagon bot of Brigham $50, 100.00 1 do. do. $100, 9 pigs $50, 2 harnesses $10, " " 160.00 100 Best milk cans " " " 15.00 All the manure which I make on the place where I now live to the expiration of this Mortgage. The abov is 25.00 subject to two Mortgages prior to Geo. Weston - In testimony whereof I the said Darius Stearns have here unto set my hand and seal this eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty Darius Stearns LS Executed in presence of ) Samuel Jones ) Lexington Nov. 11 A.D. 1840 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to for and in behalf of the aforesaid Simonds - Darius Stearns The above was entered with me and Recorded Nov. 11th A.D. 1840 at six o'clock P.M. Attest, John Mulliken Town Clerk 139 1840 Mortgage Jones to Jon'a [Jonathan] B. Simonds Know all men by these presents, that I Samuel Jones of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Yeoman in consideration of one hundred and nine five dollars and 21/100 to me paid by Jon- athan B. Simonds of Waltham in said County Yeoman there accept whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained, and hold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell, unto the said Simonds, all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schecule hereunder written. To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Simonds his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, on any of them forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Jones my Executors, Administrators or Assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Simonds his Executors, Administrators or Assigns the sum of one hundred and ninety five dollars and 21/100 with Interest for the same, on or before the first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one then this Obligation to be Void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of one hundred and ninety five dollars and 21/100 and Interest the said Jones shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Simonds and assay and use the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Simonds or his assigns; and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of one hundred and ninety five dollars and 21/100 and Interest and till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Simonds his Executors, Administrators or Assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Jones or any other person acting for or claim- ing by or under him the said Jones's Schedule of Property Conveyed in the above Agreement, to wit: 1 Dark Brown horse bot of Stearns | $150.00 1 Market Wagon and harness | 40.00 1 Grey horse $25, 1 Hay Wagon $15 | 40.00 1 ox cart $15, 2 Ploughs $8, 1 Harrow $5 | 38.00 1 ox chain $2, 5 cows $100 | 102.00 2 2 year old heifers $30, 2 Pungs $20 | 50.00 1 sleighs $20, 2 Crow bars $2.50 | 22.50 All the English and Medow hay in the barn | 100.00 50 bushels of Corn $50, 50 bushels Barley, $25 | 75.00 200 bush. potatoes $50, 40 bush. carrots $8, 25 bush Rutabaga $5 | 63.00 $680.50 cont over 140 1840 The foregoing articles are Subject to a prior Mortgage to Nathaniel Jewett Except the first Mentioned horse. In testamony Whereof I the said Samuel Jones have hereunto set my hand and seal this Eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Forty Samuel Jones LS Executed in presence of Samuel Stetson Lexington Nov. 11th A.D. 1840 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid Simonds - Samuel Jones The foregoing Mortgage was Received & Recorded by me Nov. 11th AD 1840 at 6 o.clock P.M A true Record Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk Judah Wetherbee to Gilman Hunter Mr Gilman Hunter Bot of Judah Wetherbee 1 Clock $15, one Sofa $6, one carpet $7, $28.00 1 Bureau $5 5 Chairs $4 9.00 3 Beds & bedding & bedsteads 30.00 2 Tables one work table & one dining table 5.00 [total] $72.00 I hereby assign & transfer & convey in mortgage & pledge the above furniture that be in my house in Lexington, as Security for the sum of twenty two dollars now due & owing by me to said Gilman Hunter Lexington Dec 13th 1840 Judah Wetherbee Attest Charlotte H. Wetherbee Received & Recorded Dec 13 1840 Attr John Mulliken Town Clerk 141 Mortgage Hewes to McIntosh Know all men by these presents that I Daniel Hewes of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Consideration of One Hundred and thirty one dollars to me paid by Royal McIntosh of Boston in the country of Suffolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I do sell and convey to the said Royal McIntosh to him his heirs or Assigns two Horses one sett of Stage Harness it being a part of the same property which I purchased of the said McIntosh to have and to hold the above named property to his use and behoof for ever and I do covenant with the said McIntosh that I am lawfully siezed in fee of this same that I have good wright to sell and convey the same to the said McIntosh Provided nevertheless if the said Daniel Hewes pays to the said Royal McIntosh the said sum of one hundred and thirty one dollars and interest on the Note from the time the note was given to said McIntosh The Note being dated May 4th 1840 then this deed is to be paid otherwise to remain in full force - Lexington December 29th 1840 Daniel Hewes LS Signed in presence of Lydia Ann[?] S[?] McIntosh Schedule of the above named Property ammounting to the aforesaid sum - one pair of horses $100 One sett of Stage Harness 31.00 Lexington Decmr 29th 1840 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid McIntosh Daniel Hewes Rec'd and recorded Dec 29th AD 1840 at six o clock PM Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk 142 Mortgage 1841 Farnsworth to Mulliken Know all Men by these presents that I Luther Farnsworth of Lexington on the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Masschusetts, Housewright, in Consideration of One hundred Eighty nine dollars to me paid by Nathaniel Mulliken of said Lexington Gmt, The receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted bargained, & sold & by these presents do grant, bargain & sell, unto the said Nathaniel Mulliken all the goods & Chattels men tioned & specified in the Schedule hereunder written to have and to hold the same and each & every of them to him the said Nathaniel Mulliken nevertheless if the said Luther Farnsworth, my executors, Adiministrators or assigns, or any of them do I shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Nathaniel Mulliken, his executors, Administrators or assigns, the sum of one hundred eight nine dollars with interest for the same, on or before the twenty fourth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty three date herewith given by said Luther Farmsworth to said Mulliken for the same amount payable in two years with interest, both to be paid, otherwise to remain in full force And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of one hundred eighty nine dollars & interest the said Luther Farnsworth shall have and hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said Nathaniel Mulliken & enjoy & use the goods & premises of aforesaid without hindrance from the said Nathaniel Mulliken or his assigns; and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of one hundred eighty nine dollars and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Nathaniel Mulli ken his executors, Administratorss or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same & to his sole use & benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Luther Farnsworth, or any other person acting for or claiming by or Under him the said Luther Farnsworth Schedule of property conveyed in & by the above written agreement to wit, In Front room in house accepted by said Farnsworth 1 Large pembroke table $8.00 Rocking Chair $2.00" $10.00 1 Work table $3.00 Gilt frame Looking Glass $5.00 " 8.00 3 Yellow Chairs $2.50 Brass fire Sett $5.00 " 7.50 2 Glass, & 2 brass lamps " $ " 2.00 1 pr Bellows, 75 hearth brush, 50 " 1.25 1 Large japan tray $1..00, 2 Work boxes & 3 Window curtains 3..00 Crockery & Glassware in closet $5.006 Flag bottom chairs $6 11.0 [total] 42.75 143 Chamber over Front room 1 Bureau $8.00 One bed bedding & Bedsted $30.00 " $ 38.00 1 Mahogany frame looking glass $2.00 6 Chairs $5.00 " 7.00 12 Sheets & 12 Pillow Cases " " " 9.00 Chamber over Kitchen 54.00 2 Beds Bedding & Bedstead " " 40.00 3 Chairs $2.50 Chest $2.50 Mahagony frame looking glass 1.50 6.50 In Kitchen 46.50 1 Closet with 2 sets of doors $10.00 1 Portable Sink 4.0 14.00 1 Writing Desk $3.00 6 Chairs $4.00 1 Brass Kettle $5.00 12.00 1 Iron pot & Kettle " " 2.00 In Wood Shed & Yard 28.00 1 Cord pc[?] at 5, 2 Do. Wood $10, 1 Wood Saw & Horse $3.00 " 18.00 In testamony whereof I the said Luther Farnsworth have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of February One thousand eight hundred & forty one Luther Farnsworth LS Executed in the presence of John Mulliken Middlesex Ss. Feb y 24 A.D. 841 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me the said Luther Farnsworth for and in behalf of the aforesaid Nathaniel Mulliken --- Luther Farnsworth Attn. John Mulliken Received & Recorded Feb 24th A.D. 1841 at half past nine o.clock A.M. Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk Division of Fence E. Brown & N Harrington We the subscribers Fence Viewers legally chosen by the town of Lexington have this day set and divided the fence between Eliab Brown & Nathan Harrington in manner follows viz said Brown shall erect & maintain a good & sufficient lawfull fence on the line between the lands of said Brown & Harrington beginning as follows Viz at the gate Post near the Common thense forth only fourteen rods & six links. Said Harrington shall in like manner Erect & main tain a good & lawfull fence from the last mentioned point Northern by fourteen rods eighteen links, Under penalty of all damages which may arrise from neglect or failure so to do Oliver W. Kendall } Fence Stephen Locke } Viewers Lexington April 28th 1841 We agree to the above Eliab Brown Nathan Harrington 144 1841 Mortgage Fiske to Murrey Know all Men by these Presents, that I Joseph Fiske of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Yeoman, In consideration of thirty one dollars & fifty cents to me paid by Jonas M Murrey of said Lexington Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have gran -ted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Jonas M Murrey all the goods and chattels men tioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Jonas M Murrey his Executors and assigns forever, provided Nevertheless, That if I the said Joseph Fisk My Executors, Administrators or assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Jonas M Murrey his Executors, Administrators or assigned the sum of Thirty one dollars & 50/100 with Interest for the same, on or before the first day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of thirty one dollars & fifty cents and inter est, the said Jospeh Fiske shall have and hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said Jonas M Murrey and enjoy and use the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the Said Jonas M Murrey or his assigns; and otherwise default be made of payment of the said sum of thirty one dollars & fifty cents and Interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Jonas M Murrey his Executors, Administrators, or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Joseph Fiske or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Joseph Fisk Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: 1 Brown Horse, 1 Horse Sled, 1 Sleigh, 1 Harnass, 1 Waggon body, 1 Clock 8 day, 1 Cast Iron plow, 1 Riding saddle, coller harness & back Saddle. In testamony whereof I the said Joseph Fiske have hereunto set my hand and seal this twentyth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred & forty one. Joseph Fisk LS Executed in the in the presence of William P Murrey Lexington May 20th A.D. 1841 I hereby certify that the above said property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid Jonas M Murray. Joseph Fiske Received and Recorded May 20th AD 1841 at 6 l.clock PM Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk 145 1841 Mortgage Moore to Chandler Know all Men by these Presents, that I William Moore of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & State of Massachu setts Milkman, in consideration of six hundred & twenty eight dollars to paid by William & Nathan Chandler of Lexington in the County aforesaid yeoman, the receipt whereof, I do hereby acknowedge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents to grant, bargain and sell, unto the said William & Nathan Chandler all the good and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunto written. To have and to hold the same and each & every of them to them the Said William & Nathan Chandler their Execu tors, Administrators or assignes, or any of them forever Provided Nevertheles, That the said William Moore my Executors, Administrators or Assignes, or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the Said William & Nathan Chandler their Executors, Ad ministrators or assigned the sum of Six hundred and twenty eight dollars and interest for the same on or before the Seventeenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one then this obli gation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until defualt be made in the payment of said sum of six hundred & twenty eight dollars and interest the said William Moore shall have & hold possessions of said property free from charge from said William & Nathan Chandler and enjoy and use the good & premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said William & Nathan Chandler or their assigns; and in case default be made of pament of the said sum of six hundred & twenty eight dollrs and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said William & Nathan Chandler their Executors, Administrator or Assigns, shall have full right and liberty to take imme diate possession of the same & to their sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said William Moore or any othr person acting for or claiming by or under the said William Moore Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agree ments, to wit: 146 1841 Three Horses, three hundred dollars, two horse waggons one hundred & thirty dollars, Chaise and harness seventy five dollars, Sleigh & Pung thirty dollars Two waggon harnesses twenty five dollars, seventy five Milk Cans thirty dollars, two buffalow robes ten dollars Hay cutter five dollars, five horse blankets three cir cingles [surcingles] eight dollars, Mecl[?] chest & fodder five dollars In testamony Whereof, I the said William Moore have hereunto Set my hand and seal this Fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one William Moore LS Executed in the presence of Mary Chandler Elizabeth Chandler Lexington May 13th A.D. 1841 I hereby Certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for & in behalf of the aforesaid William & Nathan Chandler William Moore Attest John Mulliken Received and Recorded May 17th A.D. 1841 at six o.clock A.M. Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk Lexington April 20th 1841 Mr Wm Simonds bot of Eli Robbins 1 Covered horse Waggon $10.00 1 Common Chaise 20.00 Rec'd Paymt being Cash paid Amos Adams for me Eli. Robbins Mr Wm Simonds Bot of Amos Adams One Covered Horse Wagon $10.00 One Chaise & Harness 20.00 $30.00 April 17th Recd paymt 1841 Amos Adams Received and Recorded May 29th AD 1841 Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk 147 1841 Mortgage EA Griffiths to Mackintire Lyford & Co Know all men by these presents, that I Edward A Griffiths of Newton in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Trader, in consideration of seven hundred dollars to me paid by Eliab P Mackintire, Gideon C Lyford of David B Lyford[?] of the firm of Mackintire Lyford & Co. of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth of aforesaid the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain, and sell unto this said Mackintire Lyford & Co. the articles goods and merchandise mentioned in the Schedule hereto annexed to have and to hold all and every the articles goods and merchandise aforesaid to them the said Mackintire Lyford & Co, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns forever Provided nevertheless that if the said Griffiths his Executors Administrators or Assigns do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid until the said Mackintire, Lyford & Co. their heirs executors administrators or assigns the sum of seven hundred dollars in six months from the date hereof then these presents as well as the mote of said Griffiths of this date whereby he promises said Mackintire Lyford & Co to pay them or order the said sum at the time of aforesaid shall be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. In witness whereof I the said Edward A Griffiths have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred & forty one. Edward A Griffiths LS Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Wm Luleston PW Woodberry 45 yds Broad cloths valued at [blank] 37 1/2 Do Kerseymere 20 - - - Mole Skin 1 - - - Satenette Ready made clothes 50 yds flannel 15 - - - scotch Plaids 60 - - - Merinoes 40 Alpines 3 Table Spreads 148 1841 3 doz Kid Gloves 1909 yds Calico 127 " Mouslaine De Laine, 12 Ginghams 45 Lawn 144 Bleached Cloths 35 Cambricks 20 Ladies Collars 2 Black Lace Veils 17 Shawls __ Cambricks Muslins Crape etc 3 Silk Handkerchiefs __Lot of fancy articles 194 Pr Shoes 20 " Boots 10 yds Silk Velvets 150 " of Cotton Cloths 15 Silk Handkerchiefs & one horse wagon The above is a Schedule of Property this day Mortagaged to Mackintire Lyford & Co. by Edward A Griffiths and to be attached to the Mortage Jan 27th 1841 The goods wares & Merchandise specified and contained in this mortgage are transferred from Newton to Lexington by the within named Edward A Griffiths, with the consent of the parties 1st June 1841 Received and recorded at six oclock P.M Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk August 16 A.D. 1841 foregoing Mortgage is discharged by Mackintire Lyford & Co. Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk Mortgage E A Griffiths to Griffiths and others Know all men by these presents that I Edward A Griffiths of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts Trader in Consideration of Nine Hundred Dollars paid by Edward Griffiths of Durham in the State of New Hampshire. Gentleman and of seven hundred dollars paid by E P Mackintire, Gideon C Lyford and D B Jewett Merchants and co partners under the firm of Mackintire & Co and of Five Hundred Dollars paid by Gardner Colby and George A. Booth. Merchants & Co Partners under the firm of 149 1841 Gordon Colby and Co and Two Hundred Dollars paid by David Wood Merchant and of Fifty Dollars paid by Alexander Strong Merchant and of Two Hundred and forty six Dollars paid by B B Murrey Merchant all of Boston in the County of Suffolk and State of Massachusetts (the receipt of which said several sums is hereby acknowledged) have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents to hereby give grant bargain and sell and convey to the said Edward Griffiths, and E. P. Mackintire & Co Gideon & Lyford and D B Jewett and Gardner Colby and George T Booth and David Wood and Alexander Strong and B B Murrey to their heirs and assigns forever in proportion to the said several sums by their paid as above mentioned One black Horse and one Harness now owned by me And Three beds and Three Bedsteads and the bedding for the same Four Mahogany Tables One Mahogany Bureau One Mahogany Light Stand Twelve Chairs One Carpet a lot of Crockery and Tin ware it being the same Household Furniture now in the house occupied by me in said Lexington And also, all and singular the good, wares and merchandise together with the shop furniture now in the store occupied by me opposite the Monument House in said Lexington in part mentioned and contained in the Schedule hereto annexed to have and to hold all and singular the said goods wares and merchandise and furniture to them the said Edward Griffiths & E P Mackintire Gideon & Lyford and D B Jewett and Gardner Colby George H Booth and David Wood and Alexander Strong and B B Murrey their executors administrators and assigns to them and their own use forever And I the said Edward A Griffiths for myself my executors administators do hereby covernent [?} to and with the said Mackintire & Co & the said Edward Griffiths and the said Gardner Colby & Co and the said David Wood and the said Alexander Strong and the said B B Murrey their executor administrators and assigns that I am lawfully possessed of the said goods wares and Merchandise and furniture as of my own property that they are free of all encumbrances excepting their being subject to a certain mortgage to the said E P Mackintire Gideon C Lyfford and D B Jewett dated the 28th day of January AD 1841 for securing the payment to the said Mackintire Lyford & Jewett the sum of seven Hundred Dollars in six months from said last-date And that I will and my executors administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said Griffits, Mackintire & Co Gardner Colby & Co David Wood Alexander Strong and B B Murrey their executors administrators and assigns against the lawful claims of all persons except as aforesaid. 150 1841 Provided nevertheles that if the said Edward A Griffiths his executors or administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said Edward Griffiths, E P Mackintire, & Co Gardner Colby & Co David Wood, Alexander Strong, B B Muzzey their several executors administrators and assigns the said several sums of Nine Hundred Dollars and seven Hundred Dollars and Five Hundred Dollars and Two Hundred Dollars and Fifty Dollars and Two Hundred and forty six Dollars then this conveyance shall be void otherwise to remain in full force and effect and Provided also that until default by the said Edward A Griffiths his executors or administrators in the performance of the conditions aforesaid it shall and may be lawful for him or them to keep possession of the said granted property and said furniture using and making sales thereof from time to time in the usual course and manner of trade and applying the proceeds of such sales to the payment of the several sums aforesaid or accounting for and paying over such proceeds to the said Edward Griffiths Mackintire & Co, Colby & Co, Wood, Strong and Muzzey & their executors, administrators but if the said goods, wares and Merchandise and furniture or any part thereof shall be attached by any other creditors or creditor's of the said Edward A Griffiths before the payment of the said several sums, then it shall and may be lawful for the said Edward Griffiths Mackintire & Co, Colby & Co Wood Strong and Muzzey or either of them or their several executors administrators or any of them to take immediate possession of the same in this and their own use and for the common benefit. In testimony whereof I the said Edward A Griffith have hereunto set my hand and seal this the first day of June in the year Eighteen Hundred and forty one. in presence of John Mulliken. Edward A Griffiths [LS] Schedule above referred to marked "As; Six hundred yds [yards] Calico prints Two hundred yds Lawns Sixty yds of Lace One hundred and sixty three cotton Stag handkerchiefs Twelve yds Black Silk Velvet Nine yds Black Satin Twelve finished gentleman's Vests Six Broadcloth Coats 151 1841 Thirty two Silk pocket handkerchiefs Twenty four yds of Black Casting Eighty yds Black Alpine Six Shawls Eighty nine yds Gingham A lot of School & other Books A lot of Men's leather gloves & Mittens A lot of Ladies Cotton and Worsted hose A lot of linen Thread A lot-of Edgings One Hundred & twenty Spools of Cotton Thirty yards of Jane Twenty five yds of Bed ticking Four Hundred yds of Cotton Shirting One bale of Wadding One lot of vest patterns One lot of Types E Stamps One lot of Razor Strops One lot of Cotton India Rubber Suspenders One lot of Silk and Satin ribbons One lot of Men's Woollen Socks One lot of Carpenters Rules One lot of Striped Shirts One lot of about Seventy five yds of Flannel Eight Cotton Umbrella, One lot of Neck Stocks One lot of Warp Yarn Sixty yds of Cassimere Ten yds of Satinett Ten yds of green Petersham Sixty yds of Broadcloth One lot of Boots and Shoes One lot of Stocking Yarn One lot of Metal & Lasting Buttons One lot of pencil leads Two red Cassimere Shawls One lot of Fancy articles in Show Case Three Cotton Shawls Two Cases of Brush and Silk Ruts One Clock One lot of Whips Recieved and recorded June 1st at a quarter past six o'clock A.M. Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk [text along left side] August 16. AD. 1841 the foregoing Mortgage is discharged by request of Mackintire Lyford & Co. Benjamin Muzzey & David Wood attest John Mulliken Town Clerk. 152 1841 Mortgage Bridge & Colby to Cutter Know all men by these presents that we Abel E Bridge of Lexington and Levi Colby of West Cambridge in the County of Middlesex, Traders and copartners doing business under the firm of Bridge & Colby, in consideration of seven hundred and fifty seven dollars and fifty cents to us paid by Gersham Cutter of said West Cambridge Wheelwright the receipt whereof, we do hereby acknowledge have granted, bargained, and sold and by these present do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Gersham Cutter all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Gersham Cutter his Executors Administrators and assigns forever. Provided nevertheless that if we the said Bridge & Colby or either of us or our Executors, Administrators or Assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Gersham Cutter his Executors, Administrators or assigns the sum of seven hundred and fifty seven dollars & 50/100 with interest for the same on or before the first day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight-hundred and forty two, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of seven hundred and fifty seven dollars & 50/100 and interest the said Bridge & Colby shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Cutter and enjoy and moe the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Cutter or his assigns; and in case deafult be made of payment of the said sum of Seven hundred & fifty-seven dollars & fifty cents and interest - till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Cutter his Executors Administrators or assigns shall have full sight and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Bridge & Colby or any other person acting for or claiming by or under them the said Bridge & Colby Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit; All the Hides and Calf Skins now in process of tanning in Twenty six vats in the Tanyard occupied by the said Bridge & Colby in West Cambridge or also in three lime & three water pits. Also one Black horse & covered wagon & harness One Hay Wagon & harness 153 1841 In testimony whereof We the said Bridge & Colby have hereunto set our hands and seals this fourth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight-hundred and forty one "of Lexington" & "50/100" "dollars & 50/100" "dollars & fifty cents" "horse" were interlined before signing Abel E Bridge [LS] Levi Colby [LS] Executed in presence of Benjamin Colby West Cambridge June 4th AD 1841 We hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered us for and in behalf of the aforesaid Cutter Abel E Bridge Levi Colby Recieved and Recorded June 22nd AD 1841 at seven O'clock PM Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk. Lexington Sepr 26th 1842 The foregoing Mortgage is hereby discharged by Me " " Gersham Cutter Mortgage Oliver Burditt to C P Wheeler Know all men by these presents, that I Oliver Burditt of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Cordwainer, in consideration of Fifty five dollars to me paid by Cotesworth P Wheeler of said Lexington, Trader; the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Cotesworth P Wheeler all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Wheeler, his Executors Administrators and assigns forever. Provided nevertheless that if I the said Oliver Burditt my Executors Administrators or assigns or any of them, do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Wheeler his Executors Administrators or assigns the sum of Fifty five dollars with interest for the same, on or before the first day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and forty one according to the tenor of a note of hand of the date hereof given by said Burditt for said sum then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of fifty-five dollars & interest the sd Burditt shall have and hold the possessions of said property free from charge from said Wheeler, and enjoy & use the goods and premises aforesaid within hindrance from the said Wheeler or his assigns; and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of fifty five dollars and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Wheeler, his Executors Administrators, or assigns shall have full sight and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sole are and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Oliver Burditt or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him - the said Burditt. - Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement to wit: 1 Red Cow 3 Pigs 1 Beureau, 1 Green Broadcloath Surtout - In testimony whereof I the said Oliver Burditt have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Hundred and forty one Oliver Burditt [LS] Executed in presence of Samuel Stetson ("according to the end of a note of Land of the deed I hereof given by sd Burditt for the sd sum") was interlined before signing July 6th AD 1841 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered for and in behalf of said Wheeler Recieved and recorded July 6th 1841 Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk Oliver Burditt 154 1841 List of persons liable to be enrolled as prepared by the Assessors May 1841 in conformity to an act passed March 24th 1840_ L. Noyes M. Farrington John Gammell Jr J B Wright John Framan C M Colburn Franklin Gammell Jno. [Jonathan] F Boynton Nathan Boynton C Harrington Jr. Elba Pierce E M Brown Oliver Brown George Stearns A. W Bryant H W Farley Jno Butterfield P P Pierce A Butterfield N H Gerry John N Frost Charles Kelbey Elijah Gossom Jonas Harrington William Tolman Josiah Locke Horatio Brown Merrick Locke J L Cummings L Lakin Jr Elisha Spaulding John Freeman Cha. [Charles]Wetherbee Hervey Howe O Nash __ Russell Soln [Solomon] Harrington Jr Charles Stearns J W Blanchard Alansing Blanchard Ebenezer Gammon Aaron Gammon Cummings Cutler David Gray Luther Bruce Jonas C Prescott Loammi Knight J L Russell J B Evans Wm. Gleason Thomas Hadley Moses Glynn G T Mumber[?] Francis Wellington Jonas Hanscom Wm Lawrence Wm Brigham Jonathan Locke J M Colburn Elmus Taintor Jonas Gammell E M Whitney Harrison Pierce Francis Estabrook J M Usher W G Currier Jonas Munroe Joseph Sawyer Charles Clarke Thos Daland J W Lawrence Eli Elliot Soln. Emerson Willard Evans Clarke Wellington Josiah S Smith Sidney Lawrence Galen Allen Samuel Adams Amos Adams Isaac Buttrick Isaac Bowman Leml [Lemuel] Lakin Jr. John Lawrence Samuel J Mills P Sullivan Daniel Angier Samuel Bridge Ebenezer Blaisdell Oliver Burditt Leonard Cutler Joseph Eaton Solomon Estabrook Joseph Fiske Franklin Fiske Hugh Graham Wm P Gibbs Wm Grover N M Harrington Ebenr Hosmer Samuel Jones Ebenr Lakeman Stephen Locke Nichols Locke Wm Locke Amos Locke James Locke Jr. Alfred Laws Otis Locke James Pierce Cyrus Reed Nathan H Reed Hiram Reed Charles Robinson Newel Reed Orson Swetland Ebenr Simonds 155 1841 Continued Marcellus Simonds George Simonds Orville Tyler Charles Tidd Oliver Winship Augustus Wellington Archibald Winship Wm Hartwell Jacob Hobbs Sidney Butters Henry Mulliken Clark Gaffield Nathan Fessenden Jr Silas Wheeler Charles Fiske Nathaniel G Holden Henry Pierce Charles Blodgett Aaron [blank] Joseph Greenlief Elias Blodgett Ambrose Blodgett Joseph Laws Joshua Clarke John Glidden Stillman Locke Ira Rice Charles Wood George Pearl Charles Jackson Isaac Cushing Abijah Perry Joseph Douse Ebenr Lovering Wm Beadley Joel Reed Wm Tilton Samuel Jones Amos Town Isaac Childs Jr Charles Butters Francis Fisher George W Cowdry Joseph Underwood 2nd Alonzo Fogg __ Sawyer Daniel Mackintire Bowen Tufts Humphry Chadbourne Albert Strout Thomas Powers Elias H Jewett Gorham Jewett Edwin Reed Simon Moulton Ivory Sandbourn [Sanborn?] Asa Phillips Samuel A Houghton Thomas L Walley Edwin Walley George Keyes Henry Mulliken John Butterfield Cushing Burr Wm H H Reed Charles W Haskell Prescott Harvey Shuball Barrett Daniel Lakeman George Mulliken Elias Viles Wm H Smith Baldwin Locke George Laws Isaac N Damon George Darrell Wm Viles Darius Fillebrown Wm T Chandler David A Gage Amos Hill Henry Phelps A Smith Christopher C Le Baron C P Wheeler William L Locke Joshua Simonds Jr Nathan Simonds Josiah Spaulding Ebenr E Rice Whole number of names contained in the above list is 207 156 1841 Mortgage Moon to Emerson Know all men by these presents, that I William Moore of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts In consideration of the sum of one hundred & twentifive dollars & 75/100 paid by Danl Emerson of Waltham in sd County of Middlesex Black Smith The Rent wereof I do hereby acknowledge give grant sell & convey unto the said Emerson One Milk wagon with Iron hubbs the same sd Emerson Built, To have & to hold the aforesaid wagon to the sd Emerson his Heirs & assigns to his & their use & behoof for ever & I do covenant with the said Emerson his heirs & assigns That I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore granted wagon that it is free of all Lawful incumbrance, That I have good right to sell & convey the same to the sd Emerson in manner aforesaid & that I will warnt & defend the same wagon to sd Emerson his Heirs and assigns against the lawfull claims & demands of all persons Provided never the less that I the sd Wm Moore my heirs assigns Executors administrator shall well & truly pay unto the sd Danl Emerson his heirs assigns Exct or aadministrators the full term & interest thereon of 125,75.1. Dollars on or before the first day of January next that this Deed & also a certain note of hand bearing date with this deed made by the said Wm Moore to the said Emerson for the payment of the same sum & interest at the time aforesaid shall be void otherwise of full force~ In witness & hereof I the sd Wm Moore have hereunto set my hand & seal this twentyeth day of November A.D. One Thousand Eight hundred & forty one William Moore Witness in presents of Henry B Stone Received and Recorded November 22d A.D. 1841~ Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk Mortgage Bridge to Hill Know all Men by these Presents, That I Abel E. Bridge of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tanner in consideration of One hundred Dollars to me paid by Jonathan Hill of Billerica County & Commonwealth aforesaid Gentleman, The receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Jonathan Hill all the goods and chattels mentioned Cont 157 1841 and specified, as follows, to wit:– One Splitting Machine for the splitting of Lether, including one Knife and Cast steel Roller. To have and to hold the same, and each and every of them, to him the said Jonathan Hill, his executors, Administrators, and assigns, forever. Provided Nevertheless, that if the said Abel E. Bridge, his heirs, executors or assigns the sum of one hundred dollars, on demand with interest annually, then this deed as also a certain note of hand of even date with these presents given by the said Bridge to said Hill, to pay the same sum with interest, at the time aforesaid, one both to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. And it is further agreed by said parties, that until default be made in payment of said sum and interest, the said Bridge shall have and hold possession of said property, free from charge from said Hill, or his assigns; and in case defauly be made in payment of said sum of one hundred dollars and interest on demand as aforesaid, then the said Jonathan Hill his executors, administrators, or assigns, shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, to his sole use and benefit, without any molestation or hindrance from the said Bridge or any other person acting for, or claiming by or under him the said Bridge~ In Testimony Whereof, I the said Abel E. Bridge have hereunto set my hand and seal this second day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one– Abel E. Bridge LS Signed and sealed in presence of} Rufus Warren William W. Onion Received and Recorded December 7th A.D. 1841~ Attest. John Mulliken Town Clerk~ 158 1842 Mortgage Bridge & Colby to John Corey Know all men by these presents that We Abel E. Bridge of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Levi Colby of West Cambridge in said County Tanners & Currier & Copartners under the firm of Bridge & Colby for and in consideration of the sum of Sixteen hundred dollars, paid by John Corey of Watertown in said County Butcher, the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said John Colby the following goods and chattels, Viz. Five hundred and twenty three hides and one hundred skins now in the state of Tanning and in the tannery & Curriers Shop occupied by the said Bridge & Colby in said West Cambridge toether with such other hides & skins as shall be put into said tannery during the current year the above number to be kept good during all the time aforesaid. To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said John Corey his executors, Administrators and Assigns forever. And we the said Bridge & Colby do avouch our selves to be lawful owners of said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided, Nevertheless, That if the said Bridge & Colby their executors or Administrators, shall pay unto the said John Corey his executors, Administrators or Assigns, the said sum of sixteen hundred dollars on demand an interest then this mortgage shall be void. In Witness Whereof We the said Abel E. Bridge & Levi Colby have subscribed the same this eighth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two Abel E Bridge LS Levi Colby LS Executed and delivered in presence of James Russell The Above was Enered with me January 11th A.D. 1842 At 2 O.clock P.M. A true Record Atts. John Mulliken Town Clerk 159 1842 Mortgage Baldwin Locke to Caroline M. Joslin & Others Know all men by the Presents, that I Baldwin Locke of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in consideration of twelve hundred dollars to me paid by Cariline M. Joslin, Mary Harrington, Moses Stowell, William Chase, Adolphus W. Farley, Ebenezer Simonds, all of Lexington, Oliver Hastings of Cambridge, Isaac Huffmaster of Lexington, John Fowl of West Cambridge, & Albert W. Bryant of Lexington, the receipt whereof is bereby acknowledged, have granted, bar gained, & Sold, & by these presents do hereby grant, bargain, & sell unto them the aforesaid grantees in the order in which they are here named, all the goods, chattels & proeprty in the schedule hereunder written; To Have & to Hold to them the aforesaid grantees their heirs Executors, Administrators & Assigns, to their use & behoof forever, Provided nevertheless that if I the said Baldwin Locke or my heres Executors, Administrators or Assigns shall well & truly pay unto the said grantees, or their heirs Executors, Administrators or assigns, the full & just sum of twelve hundred dollars with interest for the same in one year from date of this instrument, then this deed shall be void, but shall otherwise remain in full force. And until default be made in the payment of the said sum of twelve hundred dollars & interest the said Baldwin Locke may Continue to have & maintain possession of the property free from all charge by the said grantees; & may sell & dispose of the same for the use & benefit of the said grantees, provided he shall well & truly pay the proceds of the same to the said grantees in the order in which they are in this instrument named, & to the full amount of their respective debts & claims; And if default be made in the payment of the said twelve hundred dollars & interst as aforesaid, then the aforesaid Grantees may take possession of the said property, without any molestation or hindrance from the said Locke or any person claiming by, through or under him. Schedule of property conveyed by this sale, The Stock, Tools, & Machinery, now if the possession of the said Locke in & about his Wheelwrights Shop in said Lexington All of the Household Furniture of the said Locke, saving & except what is by law excepted excepted from attachment, now in the house & in the use & occupation of the said Locke. One horse, Farming tools, seventy five Hay Cutters part finished Three wagons, one Harness, 2 Buffalo robes Five cords of wood. One horse Cart half finished. Witness my hand & seal this first day of March Eighteen hundred & forty two Baldwin Locke LS Executed in presence of A. H. Nelson–} Received & Recorded March Second at Eigt o,clock A.M. A.D. 1842 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 160 1842 Mortgage Moore to Chandler Know all men by These Presents, That I William Moore of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Milkman, in consideration of [blank] [blank] to me paid by William Chandler of Lexington in said County Esq. the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell, unto the said William Chandler, all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written to have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said William Chandler, his Executors, Administrators and assigns forever. Provided Nevertheless, That if I the said William Moore my Executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them, do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said William Chandler his Executors, Administrators or assigns the sum of One hundred and ninety five dollars, with interest for the same on or before the eighth day of June in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty two then this obligation to be void, Otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of One hundred & ninety five dollars and interest, the said Wm Moore shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said William Chandler and enjoy and use the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Chandler or his Assigns; and in case defauly be make of payment of the said sum of one hundred & Ninety five dollars and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said William Chandler his Executors, Administrators or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same and to his sold use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said William Moore or any other person acting for or claiming by or under the the said William Moore. Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: One horse waggon built by Emerson Value $75.00 Sofa $20, Carpet $20, Card table $10, Work table $4, " 54.00 3 1/2 feet do $4, 6 cane seat chairs & Rocking do. $9, " " 13.00 12 Common & 2 Rocking do $7, 2 Large looking glasses $10, 17.00 2 Bedsteds $6, & 1 fetherbed $10, 2 China tea setts & 1 dining sett} blue ware $25} 2 time pieces $10, $36.00 [Total] $195.00 In Testamony whereof, I the said William Moore have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two William Moore LS Executed in presence of Mary Chandler Elizabeth Chandler} March 8th A.D. 1842 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid William Chandler, William Moore Entered & recorded March 8th 1842 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 161 1842 Mortgage Muzzey to Muzzey Know All Men by these Presents, That I Isaac Muzzey of Lexington, County of Middlesex, State of Massachusetts for and in consideration of the sum of Eighty dollars, paid by Charles Muzzey of West Cambridge County and State aforesaid, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by the presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Charles Muzzey the following described goods and chattels, Viz One pair Oxen Forty dollars " $40.00 One Brown Cow Twenty dollars " 20.00 One Ox Waggon Twenty dollars " 20.00 One Horse Hay Waggon Ten dollars 10.00 One feather Bed & bedding Ten Dollars 10.00 [Total] $100 00_ To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said Charles Muzzey his Executors Administrators and Assigns forever And I, the said Isaac Muzzey do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided, Nevertheless, That if the said Isaac Muzzey his Executors or Administrators, shall pay unto the said Charles Muzzey, his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the said sum of Eighty dollars within One year from the date of these presents, then this Mortgage shall be void. In Witness Whereof, I, the said Isaac Muzzey have subscribed the same this Twenty first day of March in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and Forty two Executed and delivered in presence of~ Ebenezer C. Hosmore Isaac Muzzey LS Middlesex Ss. Received & Recorded March 22d A.D. 1842 Atts. John Mulliken Town Clerk~ 162 1842 Mortgage Caldwell & Reed to Bridge &c Know all men by these presents That we George A Caldwell & Isaac R. Reed both of Lexington in the county of Middlesex Bakers, In consideration of One hundred dollars to us paid by Aaron S. & William Bridge of Wayland in said county the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged in and by a lease of their dwelling house & Bake house for one year to us the said Caldwell & Reed we have sold & do hereby sell and convey to said Bridges One brown horse seven years old supposed of the value of seventy five dollars and have executed a promissory note signed by us and Charles Caldwell to said Bridges promising to pay them twenty five dollars in three months from the first day of the present month both horse and note and conveyed as Collateral security for the payment of the money due on said lease qurter yearly & the horse to remain in the possession of the said Caldwell & Reed shall well and truly pay paid Aaron S. & Wm Bridge twenty five dollars quarterly in quarterly payments on the first day, of July October Jany and April nex, each, then this Mortgage shall be null and void otherwise to remain in force Given under our hands and seals this eleventh day of April One thousand eight hundred and forty two the word quarterly being first interlined George A Caldwell LS Isaac R. Reed LS Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of us Joel Viles} Received & Recorded April 12th AD. 1842 at 10 Minutes past 2 o.clock P.M Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 163 1842 Mortgage Adams to Parmenter Mann & others Know all men by these presents, that I Amos Adams, of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Merchant, in consideration of the sum of eight hundred and seventy three dollars and eighty three cents, to me paid by William H Mann, Merchant William B Parmenter Merchant and Hiram Huston, and Louis S Robbins, Merchants, and Copartners, doing business render the name of Huston & Robbins, all of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth aforesaid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do hereby sell, assign transfer and make over to the said Mann, Parmenter, and Huston & Robbins, all and singular the goods, chattels stock in trade and personal property mentioned or named in the schedule hereto annexed marked A the same being contained in the store occupied by me in said Lexington and all other goods chattels stock in trade and personal property belonging to me and contained in such store. To have and to hold the same to them the said Mann Parmenter, and Huston & Robbins their respective executors, administrators and assigns, to their own use and behook forever. And I do covenant with the said Mann, Parmenter and Huston & Robbins that I am the lawful owner of the property above sold too them and have good right and little to sell the same to them as aforesaid Provided nevertheless, that if the said Amos Adams his executors or administrators shall duly pay to the said William H Mann his executors administrators or assigns the sum of Two hundred and one dollars and fifty two cents on the first day of July next, and the further sum of One hundred dollars seventy six cents on the first day of January next and the further sum of One hundred dollars and seventy six cents on the first day of March next, and shall also pay to the said William B Parmenter his executors administrators and assigns the sum of seventy dollars eighty seven cents, on the first day of August next and the further sum of seventy dollars eighty seven cents, on the first day of February next and shall also pay to the said Huston & Robbins their executors administrators and assigns, the sum of One hundred and twenty seven dollars and fifty three cents on the first day of November next then this deed together with five certain promissory notes of even date herewith, wherein the said Adams promises to pay 164 the said Mann or order the several sums above provided to be paid to said Mann at the times aforesaid and two other promissory notes of even date herewith, wherein the said Adams promises to pay the said Payments or order the several sums above provided to be paid to him at the times aforesaid and one other promissory note wherein the said Adams promises to pay the said Huston & Robbins or order at the time aforesaid the sum above provided to be paid to them shall all be void otherwise they shall remain in full force. And provided further for their mutual benefit as security for the debts hereby secured to them respectively and on the breach of the condition and foreclosure of this mortgage their respective interests in the mortgaged premises are to be in proportion to the amounts unpaid of their respective debts aforesaid. In witness whereof I the said Amos Adams have here to set my hand and seal on this twenty seventh day of April in the year one thousand eight-hundred & forty two Amos Adams [LS} Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Elliot C Cowdin } ___ Schedule (A) Refered to in the - mortgage hereunto annexed - ___ 2 Bottles Hair Oil 10 | 20 4 " Cologne 21 | 84 3 I R Fans 6d | 25 1 11/12 Doz Wax 2/6 | 80 2 Sheet coat plaster 3 | 06 3 G S Thimbles 5 | 15 10 [blank] 1/- | 1.67 3 1/[blank] Doz Fancy Soap 50 | 162 1 Silk Purse 13 | 13 2 Mor. [Morocco] Wallets 1/9 | 58 2 S Pencil Cases 42 | 84 2 Pc Face Flowers 6 | 12 6 " " " 3d | 25 4 Belt Ribbons 6 2/4 | 25 4 Blk Belt " 6d/ | 33 10 " " 10 2/ | 1,05 3 _ " _ " _ 12 2/ | 37 6 _ " _ " _ " 18 3/ | 113 165 6 Yds V[?] Ribbon 31/ | 19 9 " " " 42/ | 38 3 " " " 9 | 27 11 " " " 112/ | 126 3 pcs Galoon 122/ | 44 5 " #1 Gold Taffa Ribbon 61/ | 31 3 " " " " " 10 | 30 21/2 " " 6d | 16 1 " 12/ White Satin 21 | 21 4 " 2 Gold Taffeta " 21 | 84 ___ Amount carried forward 3 pc #2 Gold Taff Ribbon 30 | 90 6 " 3 " " " 4 | 24 3 " 3 " " " 6d | 25 4 " 3 " " " 122/ | 50 3 " 4 " " " 4 | 12 6 " 4 " " " 25 | 1.50 3 " 4 Satin " 25 | 75 3 " 3 " " 20 | 60 1 " 4 Double " 6/9 | 112 6 " 6 Gold Taffeta " 2/6 | 250 3 " 6 " Satin " 2/- | 100 3 " 6 " " " 6d/ | 25 1 " Black " " 5/3 | 87 2 " " " " 3/9 | 125 3 2/ Fas #9 Brown " " 5 | 17 2 1/ " 9 Taffeta " 6 | 13 2 3/ " 9 " " " 8 | 22 3 " 9 Gold " " 6/- | 300 3 " 9 Yil " " 15 | 45 12/ " 9 Blk " " 6/9 | 169 41 " 12 Gold " 15 | 615 498/ 9/12 Satin " 172/ | 547 113/ " 6 " " 6d | 98 8 " 6 " " 4d | 50 12 " 16 Gauze Bonnett " 122/ | 150 95 " Cap " 61/ | 594 8 ps Whale bone 1 | 08 3/4 G Hair Pins 1/- | 12 | 58.14 Amount carried up 166 Amount brot up 58.14 3 Gros Dress Buttons 1/- | 50 1 Lot Bodkins 20 | 20 3/4 lb Pins 2/3 | 28 5 Bundles " 75 | 375 3 Doz Steel Thimbles 14 | 49 3 Doz Composition 1/- | 50 1- Gro Brass " 6/- | 125 3 Pr Braces 5 | 15 8 " " 10 | 84 7 " " 12 | 87 3 " " 18 | 56 9 " " I R[?] 20 | 180 6 " " 25 | 150 15 Doz Cotton Tapes 7 | 108 1 2/ " Twilled " 2/- | 50 1 2/ " " " 55 | 82 1 2/ " " " 87 | 131 1 11/12 " Linen " 25 | 48 5 " Braid 2 3/ | 13 2 " Tick Binding 1/- | 33 1 2/ " Furniture " 1/- | 25 3 5/12 Doz Worsted Braid 12 | 42 2 ps C Cotton 4 | 08 3 " Merino Trimming 1/- | 50 6 Sts[?] Linen Floss 1/2 | 03 6 Oz Tambour Cotton 13 2/ | 81 5 " " " 20 | 100 33 Skeins " 1 | 33 1 Gro Guilt Coat Buttons 48 | 48 1 2/ " " " " 6/- | 150 | 80.88 Amount carried over [blank] Amount brought forward 80.88 2 Sets Figured Coat Buttons 75 | 150 6 3/ Doz " " " 14 -/- | 97 19 -/ " " Vest " 6d | 33 3 2/ " [illegible] Coat " 10 2/ | 36 4 " Jacket " 6d | 33 2 Gro Vest " 50 | 100 5 Doz Lusting Coat " 9 | 45 4 -/ " " Jacket " 6d | 37 9 " " Vest " 3d | 38 167 3 2/ Japoned " 2 | 07 7 2/ " Strap " 3d | 31 2 Gro Brace " 12a | 25 4 " " " 1/- | 67 20 " 2 | 40 1/2 " Straps " 25 | 12 1 3/ " Bone Shirt " 25 | 44 1 1/3 " Lace " 25 | 33 3 2/ " Pearl " 60 | 210 5 Coat and Vest Moulds 4d | 31 14 Ps Wire Yuste[?] 7 2/ | 93 1 3/ " Cold Silk Cord 6 ?/ | 1.08 32 " " " Braid 1 2/ | 48 1 " " 25 | 25 2 " White " 10 2/ | 21 1 " " 25 | 25 2 " White " 10 2/ | 21 2 " " Quality 1/- | 33 3 " Cold " 10 2 | 31 2 -/ Doz Hooks & Eyes 25 | 62 3 3/ " " " 35 | 131 10/12 " Plated " " 2/15 | 35 3 " [illegible] Cotton 4d | 19 | 98.92 Amount carried forward Amount brought up 98 92 4 1/2 Doz Spools Cotton 25 | 112 15 -/ " " " 55 8 | 52 6 " " Gold " 25 | 150 7 lbs Knitting " 50 | 350 1 3/ Sewing " 50 | 87 4 2/ " " " 6/- 4 | 50 1 1/ " " Silk 8. | 9 00 50 Sticks Guist[?] 40a 2 | 25 2 2/ lbs Linen Thread 6/9 2 | 81 8 Setts Knitting Pins 3 | 24 1 Lot of Darners 13 | 13 1 3/ M D E Needles 2 | 350 2 2/ L E[?] 125 3 | 12 9 Prs Grecian Bootts 7 | 63 1 " Ea Childs & Wom's Socks 10 & 1/- | 127 2 " Boys L W 1/2 Hose 25 | 50 2 " La " 43 2/ | 87 3 " " " 46 | 1.38 4 " " " 50 | 200 168 12 " Worsted " 1/- 200 10 " " " 1/9 2 92 9 " " " 2/- 300 2 " " Mens " 50 100 4 " " " 71 284 7 " " Cashmere " 50 350 2 " " Silk " 75 150 3 " " Bro O W Home 48 144 11 " " " " 2 242 5 " " White " 1/9 146 2 " " " 2/3 75 168 46 Amount carried forward Amount carried forward 168.46 4 prs Ladies White Hose 23 92 6 " " " " 1/- 1.00 4 " " " " 10 2/ 42 6 " Mens 1/2 " 15 90 3 " La Slate Cotton 2/- 1.00 2 " Blk " 2/- 67 2 Misses " 1/- 33 2 " Ea " 12 2 74 53 2 " " Brown " 25 50 4 " " Random " 1/- 67 5 " Childs " 12 60 1 " " Mitts 8 08 9 " " Cotton Gloves 7 1/ 65 3 " La " " 6d 25 3 " " 1/- 50 4 Misses Silk Wrot[?] 25 1.00 3 " La " 37 2/ 1.12 2 " Gents " 50 1.00 2 " " Fine Wool " 2 /- 67 1 " " Thread " 1/- 17 2 " Boys Beaver " 1/- 33 12 " Ladies Kid " 4d 75 11 " " " " 12 2 1.37 7 " " " " 50 3.50 10 " " " " 2/3 3.75 5 " Lt[?] " " " 2/6 2.08 4 " " Blk Mohair 21 84 6 " " White " " 25 1.50 4 " " Pic Nic " 1/- 67 5 " Gents " 1/- 83 197.06 Amount carried up 169 Amount brought up 197.06 11 pr Gents Lea Gloves 64 7.04 4 " " " 1/- 67 2 " " B Skin " 75 1.50 10 " " " Mittens 50 5.00 3 " " " 4 /- 2.00 6 " Boys " 21 1.26 6 yds Cambric Trimming 11 2/ 69 15 2/ " " Inserting 3 2/ 54 11 " Lace " 4 2/ 49 18 2/ " " 5 92 19 2/ " " 6 117 4 2/ " " 8 36 39 " Lace Edging 2 78 15 3/ " " " 2 35 35 " " " 3 1.05 35 " " " 3 1/ 1.13 27 " " " 4 2/ 1.21 19 2/ " " " 5 2/ 1.07 17 2/ " " " 6 2/ 113 8 " " " Broad 5 40 18 2/ " " " " 6 1.11 20 2/ " " " " 20 4.10 15 " " " " 23 3.45 6 " " " " 28 1.68 2 " " " Linen 6 12 15 " " " " 7 1.05 15 2/ " " " " 10 1.55 10 " " " " 12 1.20 17 " " " " 18 3.10 6 " " " " 20 120 244.38 Amount carried forward To Amount Brought forward 244.38 31 yds Quilling 1 2/ .38 22 " " 1 2/ .33 31 " " 2 .62 34 " " Silk 2 .72 13 " " " 2 2/ .32 5 " " " 4 .20 11 " " " 4 44 25 " " Wide 5 1.25 18 " " " 10 1.80 25 " " Blk 4 1.- 170 3 Lace Collars 1/- 50 2 Tambour " 1/6 50 1 Wrought " .35 2 " " 2/3 75 4 " " 6/- 4- 2 Silk Scarf 1/- 33 2 " " 2/- .67 2 " " 2/6 .83 2 Cashmire 1/6 .50 7 Neck Stocks 1/6 1.75 4 " " 2/6 1.67 1 " " .62 2 " " 4/6 150 2 Ivory Combs 7 14 2 " " 13 26 1 2 doz Mod 8 .12 2 Locket " 8 .16 1 2 doz Hide " 9 2 .18 4 " " " 20 .80 2 ?/12 " " " 25 67 267.74 Amount carried forward To amount brought forward 267.74 1 8/12 dog side Combs 31 .56 3 pr Shell " 6 .19 3 " " " 20 .60 2 " " " 1/9 .58 5 Round " 4 .31 5 doz Top " 2/6 2.08 1 1/12 " " 4/6 .81 1 2/12 " Coarse fine " 2/6 .55 1 1/12 " Dressing " 3/- .54 11/12 " " " 5/- .92 1 " " 10 .10 1 Fancy Hdkf 75 75 4 " " 1/6 1.- 1 " " 1/- .17 1/2 Plaid " 16 1 Blk Silk " 37 8 " " " 4/6 6.- 16 Flagg " " 1/- 2.67 7 " " 3/- 3.50 10 Pongee " " 43 4.30 177 1 Bandana " 79 3 Childrens " " 21 63 8 11 " bottom " 4 .44 7 cotton Flagg " 7 49 4 Gingham " 1/- 67 12 " " 18 9 225 3 Bro [brocade?] Lin Table Covers 45, 1.35 3 " " " " 5/- 2.50 1 " " " " 6/9 1.12 304.64 Amount carried forward To amount Brought forward 304.64 12 Yds Batiste 12 1.50 17 " B Blk Silk 55 9.35 3 2 " Linchaw[?] 47 1 64 7 2 Green Sarsnet [?] 2/- 3.75 30 " Bro Silk 2/- 15.37 1 Col Florence .25 1 " Hanfs [handkerchiefs] Satin 58 1 " Press Crape 42 3 " Pongee 23 1.12 13 " Marking Canvass 1/- .29 6 2 " Gingham 10 .68 81 " " 15 12.58 31 " 4/4 Print 23 6.68 45 3 " " " 20 9 15 55 " " " 14 7.70 32 3 " 2 3/4 " 18 5 89 16 " " 17 1.80 83 2 " " " 15 12.52 150 " " 12 2 18.75 123 " " 11 2 1414 48 " " 11 5.28 92 " " 10 2 9 66 20 " "9 1.80 10 2 " " 7 2 .78 23 " " 5 2 1.26 143 " Furniture Patch 14 2.00 20 " " " 13 2.60 29 " " " 12 3.48 28 " " " 11 2 3.22 33 " " " 8 2.64 461.75 Amount carried forward 172 To amount Brought forward 461.75 17 ys Brown Linen 10 2 1.78 4 2 " Col'd Silesia 12 2 .56 14 2 " Blk " 11 1.59 93 " Col'd Cambric 9 8.37 82 " " " 8 6.56 21 " " " 7 2 1.57 7 " " " 4 2 .44 7 3 " Sarsnet [sarcenet] " 5 1.66 13 " Curtain " 15 1.95 10 2 " Caroline Plaid 46 4.83 8 " Linsey Wolsey 1/6 2. - 15 " Col'd Saxony 2/6 6.25 7 " M de Laine 18 1.26 10 2 " " 19 2.00 32 r " " 20 6.50 30 " " 25 7.50 26 " Bro Cambleteen 2/6 10.83 33 " Blk Blk " 2/- 16.50 8 Fig'd Merino 2 3/9 5.- 7 2 " Blk Blk Alpacca 71 5.32 2 2 " " " Alpine 6/- 2.50 24 2 " " " " 5/- 20.42 25 3 " " " " 4/6 14.31 53 " Blue Camblet 18 754 1 2 " Broad Cloth 15 /- 3..75 2 " Blue " " 5.- 10.0 Remnant Cassimere .33 6 yds Mixt " 90 5.40 4 " " " 1.03 2 4.14 11 " " " 7/- 12.83 640.44 Amount carried forward To amount Brought forward 640.44 6 yds Mixt Cassimere 1.18 7.40 5 3 " " " 1.26 7.24 4 " " " 5/- 3.33 11 2 " Sheeps Grey " 5/- 9.58 Remnant Woolenette .12 8 2 yds Remnts Mixt Satinett 2/3 3.18 14 2 " " " 2/6 6.04 19 2 " " " 3/6 11.37 4 3 " Drab " 5/- 3 95 14 " Blue " 6/- 14.- 173 2 White Vest Patterns 47 .94 4 Light " " 22 88 4 " " " 94 3.76 1 Dark " " 25 .25 1 Fig'd Velvet " .25 3 2 yds Satin Vesting 5/3 2.29 1 Dark Cottn Wool pattern .50 11 2 " " " " 6 6 7.59 1 Silk " " .62 7 7 - - - - 85 - 5.95 2 2 yds " Cotton " 3/3 1.35 24 " Homemade Blue Cloth 5/- 20.- 4 " Drab Kersey 4/6 3.- 3 " Mixt " 3/- 1.50 13 3 " Bed Flannel 28 3.85 16 " " " 34 5.52 7 " Yellow " 34 2 2.41 3 2 " White " 21 .73 21 " " " 23 4.83 14 2 " " " 30 4.35 777.22 Amount carried forward To Amount Brought forward 777.22 2 3 yds White Flannel 2/5 1.02 23 " " " 58 13.77 20 8 " Red Salisbury " 40 8.10 1' " " " 1/6 .31 9 " Green Bocking 5/3 7.87 9 2 " Red Cottn Flannel 10 1.95 9 2 " White " " 10 2 .99 15 - - - - - - - 12 1.86 8 " " don[illegible] " 3/- 4.- 6 " " " " " 1/6 1 50 30 " Ticking 1/- 5.- 8 2 " " 11 .93 26 Apron Check 11 2.86 21 " " " 5 1.05 9 " Table " 11 2 1.03 15 2 " Strip't Pantalooning 12 1.86 5 " " Skirting 11 .55 11 " Blue Jean [?] 13 1.43 2 " Mixt " 12 .24 16 2 " plaid 17 2.80 5 " Summer Stuff 12 2 .62 3 " Rouen Cassimere 10 30 19 " Bro Linen 20 3.80 174 2 4 Satin Jean 28 70 13 " Black " 14 1.82 1 3 " " " 10 .17 26 " Brown " 9 r 2.47 1 " Dowlas .20 30 " Huckabuck 12 3.60 22 2 " Diaper 11 2.47 852.49 Amount Carried forward To Amount Brought forward 852.49 11 2 yds Crash 7 .83 14 " " 9 1.26 20 " Bro Shirting 7 1 1.45 57 " " " 7 2 4.27 8 " " Shirting 7 2 .58 6 2 " " " 6 2 .54 43 " " " 9 2 4.08 65 " " " 10 6.50 21 2 " 5/4 " " 12 2 6.69 1/2 " Linen Cambric .25 Remnant Bishop Lawn .08 5 yds Spotted Muslin 22 1.15 2 3 " Boot " 2/3 .92 3 2 " " " 45 1.57 7 2 " Swiss " 2/6 3.12 1/2 " " Plaid 1/6 .13 3 Linen Hdkfs 23 .69 11 " " 1/6 2.75 10 " " 2/- 3.33 1 " " 35 .35 7 Imitation Camb'd 15 1.05 14 Lace Bord'o 1/- .33 1 Red Merino Shawl 4.- 2 Dark Thibet [Tibet?] " 1.75 3.50 2 Plaid " 2.25 4.50 3 Alepine Hdkfs 2/6 1.25 1 " " .25 3/4 Black Cotton Velvet 2/3 .27 3 3 " Silk " 1.92 7.20 3 Remnants " 1/- 50 913.88 Amount carried forward 175 To Amount Brought Forward 913.88 2 M de Laine Hdkfs 2/- 67 2 Chil Cott'n Shwl 1/6 .50 1 1 yd Blk Cott Lace 2/3 .46 1/2 " " Silk " 20 .10 4 2 " Wht " " 20 .90 2 a " fig'd Cotton " 2/6 1.14 15 3 " Web " 30 4 72 4 " Brussels " 21 .84 5 " fancy " 22 1.10 5 2 " " " 15 .82 1 " " " .12 20 " " " 5 1- 5 1 " Dimity 30 1.57 4 3 " B C Cambric 2/- 1.46 1 1 " Plaid " 18 .22 2 1 " " " 30 .67 9 3 " " " 55 5.36 12 " Lino[?] Muslin 20 2.40 2 2 " Camb'c " 35 .87 6 " " " 2/- 2- 2/3 Cambric 2/3 3.27 11 3 " " 27 2.97 3 2 " " 15 .52 12 2 " " 11 1.37 8 " Satin Damask 65 5.20 2 " " Table covers 4/6 1.50 Remnant " 25 25 1 yd B C Diaper 20 2 2 " Long Lawn 1/6 .62 957.29 Amount carried forward To Amount Brought forward 957.29 3/4 yd Long Lawn 2/3 .27 6 2 " Linen 42 2 73 2 2 " " 45 1.01 7 2 " " 43 2.33 7 2 " " 55 4.12 3 3 " " 60 2.25 6 2 " " 3/9 4.06 8 Damask Napkins 31 2.48 4 Linen " 9 .36 12 Cotton " 10 1 20 1 pr Crown Lining ea 3/4 4/- 1.17 176 1 " Foundation 1/4 6/- 1.25 2 doz Wht Wadding 30 75 17 yds Col'd " 4 .68 25 " Burlaps 12 3.06 23 " Linen Duck 13 2.05 14 " Blk Wigan 12 2 1.75 4 " Canvass 10 2 .42 2 2 " Linen Drilling 1/- .42 2/3 " Red Padding 30 6.52 12 " Green Shades 2/- 4.- 3 " " 1/9 .87 5 Clock Frames 4 .20 7 Dickies 6 d .58 4 " 10 .40 10 Wood Busks 1 2 .15 1 Steel " .10 1 Ball Twine .25 2 Hanks " 6 .12 5 Yeomen Cravat, 11 2 57 1004.30 Amount carried forward To Amount Brought forward 1004.30 3 Comforters 12 2 .37 1 " .37 4 pr Mittens 9 2 .38 9" " 10 2 .94 1 / " German Gloves .17 9 " Mens Wool " 1/9 .58 3 " Boys " " 19 2 .39 5 " White " Hose 1/6 1.25 13 " Boys " Socks 12 2 1.62 9 " Mens " " 1/- 1 50 5 " " " " 1/6 1.25 6 lbs Mixt Yarn 4/- 4- 21 Skns [skeins] " " 9 1.68 10 " Red " 7 2 .75 15 " Blk Worsted 12 1.68 23 " Col'd " 3 2 .80 7 Balls Piping 4 .28 1/2 Coil Wire 1/- .08 2 pr Stay Backs 5 10 3 2 doz Lacings 6 22 4 " " 12 50 8 Beneley[?] Batting 7 56 177 1 Gro Bonnet Lace 4/6 .75 3 Umbrellas 5/- 2.50 1 Cotton Rag 25 .25 9 Rolls House Paper 2/6 3.75 21 " " " 20 4.20 24 " " " 1/- 4.- 16 " " " 12 2- 30 " " " 9 2 .85 1044.05 Amount carried forward To Amount Brought forward 1044.05 25 yds Bordering 3 .75 8 pr Chil, Boots & A Tics[?] 20 16 0 28 - - - - 48 13.44 2 " Misses Leather Strips[?] 2/-.67 2 " Ladies " 4/- 133 2 " Misses " Ties 66 132 1 " Ladies Strap Shoes 62 .62 1 " " Pegg Slips 44 44 4 " " Ties 61 2 44 13 " " " 5/- 10.83 16 " Childrens Bootees 48 7.68 9 " " " 75 6.75 4 " Boys Shoes 75 3- 13 " Mens Pumps 1/6 3.25 2 " " Slips 9 d .2.5 9 " La Kid " 1/9 2.62 17 " " " " 2/6 7.08 1 " " " " Walking ties 5/6 74 4 " " " " " " 3.66 13 - - - - - - - 6/- 13.- 1 " Misses Rubbers .33 5 " Boys Brogans 75 3.75 2 " " Boots 0/- 3.33 2 " " " 11/3 3.75 1 " Childrens " 1.12 7 " Mens Thick Boots 12/9 14 87 2 " " Hip " 12/- 4.- 1 " " " " 1.62 1 " " " " 1.25 20 Watts Hymns 6 1.21 8 Smiths Grammar 21 1.68 2 Note Books 18 .36 18 Webster's Spelling 3 .39 178 1 Leonards Arthmetic 50 .50 3 Emerson's " 2 first 1/9 .87 7 " " 1st 10 70 2 Smith's " 1/- .33 11 Worcester's Geography 12 2 137 1166.94 Amount carried forward To Amount Brought forward 1166.94 3 Parley's Geography 18 .56 3 Smith's new Grammar 2/- 1- 1 Phillosophy .67 1 National Reader 5 4 Int " " 1/6 1- 9 " Spelling 1/- 1.50 5 Int " " 10 .50 2 Bibles 1/6 .50 2 Testaments 1/- 33 3 Dictionaries 2/6 1.25 2 Boston Almanacks 20 .40 6 Copy Books 7 .42 31 " " 5 1.66 14 " " 4 .56 3 Memorandums 2 .06 18 Quires White Paper 15 2.70 6 2 " Letter " 10 .65 5 bunches Y Quills 10 10 .50 6 " W " 6 .3 5 Toy[?] Books 4 .20 1 Pack Cards .17 3 Bottles Blue Ink 9 2 .28 5 " Black " 7 .35 1 doz Lead Pecils .08 2 Slates 14 .28 100 Pencils .20 6 Papers B Land 3 2 .25 Lot of Wafers .17 1 Silk Hat 1.- 1 Specie Jar 25 1185.23 Amount Carried forward 179 To amount Brought forward 1185.23 4 Wines 10 .40 20 Vinegars 6 ' 1.25 15 Peppers 6 1.25 4 Cut Tumblers 14 58 20 Ground " 6 0 1.67 29 Ship 6 1.81 31 Common " 5 1.55 1/2 doz Cup Plates 1/6 .12 6 Butter " 6 .50 6 Salts 7 42 5 " 6 42 2 doz Preserves 4/6 1.50 2 [illegible] nappies 10 20 6 - 6 " " 12 2 75 4 . 7 " " 1/3 .83 1 .11 " " .50 1 Glass Plate .67 1 Nurse Lamp .08 4 peg " 10 2 .45 2 pair corks " 1/9 .58 2 Bright Tops " 40 80 3 " " " 2/6 1.75 1 " " " cut 2- 1 5 hole castor 1.12 1 4 " " 1- 2 Yellow Creamrs 6 .16 3 Lustres " 18 56 3 " " 12 2 37 3 " " 6 2 25 1 China Tea Set Spriggd 2.75 1 Imt " " " " 1.88 10 BE Custards 6' .62 2 " " Basin & Ewer 4/6 1.50 1 " " " " daring[?].50 1 " " Cov Chamber .67 6 " " Spit Cups 1/- 1.- 11 " " qt Pitshers 2/3 4.12 14 " " pt " 1/6 3.50 4 " " Creams 14 2 .58 3 " " Sugars 21 .63 7 " " qt Bowls 12 2 .87 12 " " pt " 10 1.20 1228.56 Amount carried forward 180 To Amount Broght forward 1228.56 11 BP 1/2 pt Bowls 6 d 92 2 " " Tea Setts 1.80 3.60 1 " " " " 1.87 4 " " Sett Teas 40 1.60 2 " " lin Nappies 53 1.06 1 " " 1.0 " " .50 2 " " " " " 47 2 .95 1 " " 9 " " .42 1 " " " " " 40 1 " " " " 18 2 " " 15 " Dishes 4/- 1.33 1 " " 13 " " 50 .50 1 " " 11 " " 30 .30 2 " " 10 " " 1/2 .42 10/12 doz " " Soaps 6/9 1.53 10/12 " " " " 4/6 .62 15/12 " " " Plates (old) 4/6 1.06 3 2 " " " " 5/6 3- 2 " " " " 5/- .67 1 2 " " " " 4/9 1.18 1 2 " " " " 4/6 1.12 3 " " " ' 4/3 2.13 8/2 " " " " 4/- .44 10 Toy Mugs 5 .50 8 " " 3 06 6 Pitchers 3 d .25 1 Enamell'd Cream .04 1 " Sugar 07 7 " Mustard 6 [?] 58 9 " pt Pitchers 13 2 11 1 1258.07 Amount Carried forward To Amount Brought forward 1258.07 7 Enamelled 1/2 pt Pitchers 4 1/3 .65 6 " qt Mugs 15 .90 6 " pt " 10 2 63 9 qt Bowls 6 d 75 22 " pt " 6 1.32 15 " 1/2 " " 4 2 67 1 " Chamber .14 4 " " 1/6 1- 4 " Sett Teas 1/- 1.50 1 Blk Tea Pot .16 181 1 Edg'd [edged?] Dishes 17 in 1/9 .58 2 " " 15 in 1/6 .50 2 " " 1 1 1/- .33 6 " nappies 12 1/6 1 50 7 " " 10 1/2 1.17 4 " Soaps 4 3 .19 1 doz " " .42 1 8/12 " " lates 2/3 62 10/12 " " 2/- 27 10 J L Pt Mugs 4 d 62 9 " " 1/2 " " 4 40 2 " " nappies 12 in 18 1/2 37 6 " " " 11 11/- 1 8 " " " 10 12 2 1- 17 " " " 7 10 2 1.78 1 " " " 6 .06 1 " " Wash Bowl .16 5 C C nappies 8 n 4 d .31 1 doz Soaps .50 2 " " " 2/6 .83 2 5/12 " " Plates 2/3 .89 7 " - - - 1/- 1.17 2 " " pt Bowl 5 .10 6 " " 1/2 " " 4 .24 3 " " Cov Chambers 1/9 .89 1 " " " .18 8 " " 1/- 1.33 4 " " Spit Cups 4- .16 1 " " Wash Bowl 21 2 " " " " 1/- .33 1284.21 Amount carried forward To Amount Brought forward 1284.21 4 C C Dishes 17 in 1/- .67 4 " " qt Pitchers 1/- .67 4 " " pt " 10 2 .42 1 " " " Mug .10 1 " " " 1/2 " .05 3 Edged Gravies 7 .21 3 Mirrors 2/6 1.25 33 Boxes Pencil Leads 4 1.32 4 Watch Keys 4 .16 6 Pen Knives 6 d 50 182 4 " " 18 3 .75 2 2 blade " 18 3 .39 2 " " 2/6 .83 4 pr Shears 10 a .42 6 " 1/ " 1/9 1.75 4 " Scissors 10 2 .42 6 " " 18 3 1.12 12 " " 20 2.40 2 Calf Pocket Books 1/6 .75 5 " Wallets 20 1.80 6 " " 13 .78 2 " " 8 .16 4 Razors 2/6 1.67 14 " " Straps 4 d 1.75 7 " " " [illegible] 5 Teeth Brushes - 6 d - .42 2 " " 10 .20 4 Shaving " 6 d .33 6 " " 4 d .62 1 Hair " 8 .08 1307.35 Amount carried forward To Amount Brought forward 1307.35 1 Hair Comb .14 2 " " 12 2 .25 2" " 12 2 .25 2 " " 18 .36 1 Hair Brush 20 .20 2 " " 21 .42 8 Clothes " 10 2 .84 1 pr Shoe " 18 .18 1 W W " 42 42 9 Dust " 1/- .33 4 House " 3/9 2.50 4 Sash " 10 .40 5 " " 12 2 .62 4 Paint " 2/3 1.50 3 pr Common Bellows 28 .84 6 " Fancy " 46 2.76 6 Iron Candlesticks 3 d .25 6 Snuffers 4 d .37 7 Trays 4 d 44 10 Sett Blind Hinges 9 d 1.25 Lot Saddlers Thimbles .20 2 doz Iron Table Spoons 36 .72 10/12 " Brittanica " " 6/- .92 183 5 " " Tea " 1/9 1.46 5 Round Bolt 7 .35 8 pr Trunk Handles 4 .32 1 ea 5 & 6 inch Closet-Locks 1/6 .50 3 " 4 " " " 20 .60 7 Trunk " " 6 d .58 2 Brass pad " 6 .12 3 Sett Beaureau " 1/- .50 4 Chest " 6 .24 2 Cupboard " 6 .12 2 Brass Box a 7 a .15 7 Mouse Traps 6 d .58 8 Beaureau Knobs 5 .40 5 Shutter " 4 d .31 16 " " 5 84 1 doz " " 25 .25 10 Drives [drawer?] " 9 2 .95 1 " " 5 .05 Lot Curtain Rings ..12 1 8/12 doz Cupboard [illegible] 6/- 1.67 1 10/12 " ea Wood Knobs 1/6-1/9 .92 16 oz Brass Nails 3 .48 1334.77 Amount carried forward To Amount Brought forward 1334.77 3 Brass Buttons 6 .18 1 2/12 doz Japan " 2/- .38 9 Gimlets 6 d .75 4 " 4 3 .19 10 Bread Knives 11 1.20 3 Butcher " 12 2 .37 7 Shoe " 6 d 58 2 Sett Table Knives & Forks 3/6 1.17 1/2 " ea " " " 5/6 & 7/6 1.08 1 " " " " " 1.- 1 " Tea " " 1.- 1 " " " " 1.25 " " " " 75 2 " Dessert " " 3/- 1- 1 /12 Doz Chalk Lines 3/- .58 1 7/12 " Fish " 2/- 52 Lot of Fish Hooks .42 1 Faucet 37 3 Pinsers 20 .60 184 13 Compasses 9 1.17 4 Small Rules 1/- .67 1 Carpenters " .62 6 " " 4/6 4.50 3 Augurs 12 2/ .37 22 H L Files 6 d 183 1 7/12 doz Brass Butts 3/3 .85 1 " 1 in " " .12 5 " 1 1/2 " " " 1/- .83 2 3/4 " 2 " " " 80 52 1359.97 Amount Carried forward To Amount Brought forward 1359.97 1 8/12 do 2 2 in Brass Butts 48 .68 7/12 " 4 " " " 9/- .87 11/12 gro 2 in Screw 89 139 3/4 " 1d " " 71 .52 2/4 " 1' " " 39 .47 1 " 1' " " 41 .41 4 " 1 " " 2/- 1.33 1 " 7/8 " " .31 1 " 3/4 " " .35 2 " 5/8 " " 2/- .67 1 " 1/2 " " 1/6 .25 1 " Assorted 2/- .33 1 Doz Shaving Boxes .50 1/2 " " " 91 .5 1 M 24 o Tacks .16 1 2 " 22 " " 14 .21 2 " 16 " " 11 .22 2 " 14 " " 10 .20 2 " 10 " " 8 7 .17 2 " 1 " " 3 .06 1 " 2 " Beads .22 1 2 " 1 [illegible] " 20 .30 3 " 1 " " 16 .48 3 2 " 7/8 " " 10 .35 1 Curry Comb 23 .23 3 " " 1/- .50 4 " " 11 2 .46 5 Nail Hammers 30 1.50 1 Sad Iron 25 .25 185 3 2 quires Sand Paper 1/6 .87 6 Thumb Latches No 2 2 1.62 4 - - - - - - 1 1/6 1- 6 Norfolk " 5 & 6 14 .84 6 " " " 6 d 50 6 doz Hair Pins 12 2 75 2 Hanging Lamps 4/6 150 1 Pick " 1.25 2 chairs 6 d 16 1 Stool 17 .17 Store and apparratus 3- 4 Shoe Boxes 6 d .33 8 Glass Lanterns &/3 3. - 1389.10 Entered with me April 27th 1842 at 10 o'cock A.M. A true Copy Attest - John Mulliken Town Clerk Boston March 3d 1843 The notes mentioned in the mortgage herunto annexed having been all settled this instrument is now null and Void, & I do hereby give Mr adams this writing as a witness of te same Signed --- Eliot C. Cowdin Division of Fence, Richardson & Downing This certifies that we the subscribers Aaron P. Richardson and Samuel Downing have divided the fence on a lot of land lying in the westerly part of Lexington which we bought of the heirs of Nathan iel Harrington. Said Downing agrees to make and keep in repair ten rods beginning at the land owned by Samuel A Houghton and running Easterly. Said Richardson agrees to make and keep in repair the remainder of said fence running to the old county road Signed Aaron P Richardson Lexington August 25th 1842 Sam'l Downing A true Copy Attn John Mulliken Town Clk 186 1842 Mortgage Chevalier to Harrington & Gleason. Know all men by these Presents, That I, Nicholas N. Chevalier of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dentist, in consideration of one hundred & thirty three dollars 4/100 to one paid by David Harrington & William Gleason both of Lexington the receipt whereof I do humbly acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by three presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said David & William all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written; To have & to hold the same and each and every of them to them the said Administrators and a forever; Provided Nevertheless, That I the said Chevalier or my Executors, Administrators or Assigns, or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Harrington & Gleason their Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the sum of One hundred & thirty three dollars 4/100 with interest for the same on or before the Seventeenth day of June in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three then this obligation to be paid, otherwise to remain in full force. And the said Harrington & Gleason their Executors, Administrators or Assigns Shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to their sole own and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the Said Chivalier or any other person acting for or claiming by or under their said Chivalier. Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: 1 Bay Mare - 1 Buggee & Harness - 1 Wagon & Harness - 1 Wheel barrow - 1 Hay Cutter In testimony whereof I the said Nicholas N Chevalier have hereunto set my hand and Seal this eighteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two. N. N. Chavalier [L.S.] Executed in the presence of A. H. Nelson the word thirty being first twice interlined Received & Recorded June 18th 1842 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 187 1842 Mortgage Tyler to Page Know all Men by there Presents, That I Orvill Tyler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Tavern Co, In consideration of three hundred and fifty dollars to me paid by William Page of Bedford in said County & Commonwealth Yeoman the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain, and sell unto the said William Page all the good and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written: To have & to hold the same and each and every of them to the said William Page his Executors, Administrators or Assigns forever. Provided Nevertheless, That if I the said Orvill Tyler or my Executors Administrators or assigns, or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said William Page his Executors Administrators or Assigns the sum of three hundred & fifty dollars with Interest for the same on or before the first day of April in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & forty three then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force, And the said Page his Executors Administrators or Assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Tyler or any other person acting for or claiming by or under the said Tyler. Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement to wit: 1 Clock & Case 1 Sorrell Horse - 1 Green Waggon - 1 Lineback Cow, 1 Red hiefer 2 Sows one Black one Spotted - 14 pigs - 3 bedsteds - 4 Tables one Brass Kettle - 1 Round stove - 24 Chains - Crockery & Glass ware in Tavern House kept by me Bar furniture & all other articles used in said Tavern, also all the hay & grain now in said Tavern Barn or that may be put therein during strict term of time. In testimony where of I the said Orvill Tyler have here unto set my hand & Seal this fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-two. Orville Tyler [L.S.] Executed in presence of John Mulliken Received and Recorded July 5th A.D. 1842 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk. 188 1842 Mortgage Locke to Russell Known all Men by these Presents that I Jonas M. Locke of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dentist in consideration of Two hundred and fifteen dollars to me paid by John A Russell of Lexington in Said County and Commonwealth Blacksmith the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Russell all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the Schedule hereunder written, To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said John A Russell his Executors Administrators and assigned forever; Provided nevertheless that I the said Locke or my Executors Administrators or assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Russell his Executors Administrators or assigns, the sum of two hundred & fifteen dollars with the Interest for the same on or before the thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty three then this Obligation to be Void otherwise to remain in full force, and the said Russell his heirs Executors Administrators or assigns shall have full sight and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sold use and benefit without any Molestation or hindrance from the said Locke or any other person acting for or claiming by or under the said Locke. Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement to Wit. One dark bay Mare $115 One Buggee and harness $100. In testimony where of I the said Jonas M Locke have here unto set my hand and seal this thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and forty two Jonas M. Locke [LS] Executed in presence of W.m J. Currier Received & Recorded July 30th A.D 1842 at 8 o'clock P.M Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 189 1842 Mortgage, Hayward to Chandler Know all men by these Presents, that I Otis Hayward of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Innkeeper in Consideration of Five hundred and seventy dollars to me paid by Samuel Chandler of Said Lexington the receipt of which I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell, unto the said Chandler all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Chandler his Executors, Administrators and Assigns forever. Provided Nevertheless, That I the said Hayward my Executors, Administrators or assigns, or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Chandler his Executors, Administrators or assigns the sum of Five hundred and seventy dollars with interest for the same, on or before the first day of January in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forth three then this Obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the same sun of Five hundred and seventy dollars and interest the said Hayward shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Chandler and enjoy and use the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Chandler or his assigns; and in case default be made of payment of the said of the said sum of Five hundred and seventy dollars and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Chandler his Executors, Administrators or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sold use and benefit without an molestation or hindrance from the said Hayward or any other person claiming by or under him the said Hayward. Schedule of Property Conveyed in the above Agreement to wit: One bay horse called Peter valued at $30-- } One Bay horse called Whitney $30-- } $60--00 One Cow $10 - 3 Hogs $30-- 3 Shoats $15 - 1 pleasure Wagon - } $20 - One Farm Wagon for one or two horses $24 -- } 99-00 One double Wagon $25- 1 Horse Cart $28- 1 Sleigh $10-- } 2 Plows $10- 1 Sett double Harness $6- - } 79-00 1 Singles Harness $6- 1 horse Cart harness $6- 1 Wheelbarrow } 19-00 $3- 1 Cultivator $3- 1 Iron bar $1- - } Schedule continued Over. 190 1842 2 Shovels, 3 Hoes - 2 Scythes & Snaiths, 4 Pitch forks, 5 Rakes, 1 Grind stone, 1 Chain all together valued at $6 -- 6--00 1 Ladder 30 feet long $ 1--25 1 do 13 feet long 75 cents Old Sled & wagon Body $2--50 - 2 Axes $1--50 " " } 6--00 10 Feather Beds $50 - 10 Bedsteds, Under Beds & Cords $20-- 2 Stoves $5- 1 Cooking Stove $8-- " 83--00 20 pcs, Sheets $8-- 13 Comferters $6-- 16 Bed Quilts $10- } 1 Brass timepiece $3-- 1 Wooden clock $300 1 Bureau $3 } 33--00 6 Looking Glasses $11-- 1 Rocking Chair $1-- 40 Common Chairs $12-- 9 Common Tables $6-- 25 " } 25-- 3 Wash stands, 2 Toilet Tables, 4 Clothes chests, 1 pine desk, 2 Cupboards, 4 Kegs, all together valued at " 8-- 14 Doz Plates different sizes - 12 Silver Tea Spoons, 2 Table do } 36 Knives & forks, 3 Doz Cups & Saucers $15-- " } 15-- 9 Black painted Dishes - 5 Vegitable Do. - 6 Turners $4- } 6 Table Cloths - 12 Towels 7 Glass & Brittania Lamps $4 } $8-- 1 Kage[?] 13 bs Lamp Oil $6 - 1 do Molasses $3 - 1 Vend[?] Cider $3. } 2 Buffalow Robes $4 Old carpet & Rugs $3 " } 19-- Lot of tin ware $3 - 10 busls Corn $11 - 8 busls Oats $3 - } 8 Tons of Hay $88 - lot of Manure $10 - " } 110-- ___ $570,-- In testimony Whereof I the said Otis Hayward have hereunto set my hand and seal this second day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Forty two. Olis Hayward [LS.] Executed in presence of Moses Prichard Almira M Chandler August 2d. A.D. 1842 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been actioned to me for and in behalf, of the aforesaid Chandler Otis Hayward Received and Recorded August 2d AD 1842 at 10 o.clock A.M. Att. John Mullikan Town Clerk 191 1842 Mortgage. Griffiths to Griffiths Know all Men by these Presents, That I Eward [Edward]. A Griffiths of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trader for and in consideration of the sum of Thirty five hundred dollars, paid by Edward Griffiths of Durham County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Edward Griffiths the following described goods and chattels, viz. All the Goods and Merchandize in the Dry Goods Store now occupied by me in Lexington aforesaid consisting of Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Boots Shoes, Crockery, Ready made clothing, Flannels, Merinos, Table spreads, Calicos, Gingham's Lawn, Shawl, Handerchief, Cotton cloths &c. &c. A schedule of which is hereunto annexed together with one light covered waggon and harness; one bay mare, and one horse Schedule A annexed bears reference to the Stock Book with the Amt. of the several pages. To have and to hold the afore-described goods and chattels to the said Edward Griffiths his executors, administrators and assigns forever. And I the said Edward A Griffiths do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Edward A Griffiths his Executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Edward Griffiths his heirs executors, administrators or assign, the said sum of Thirty five hundred dollars in one year from the date hereof, then these presents as well as the note of said E. A Griffiths of this date, whereby he promises said Edward Griffith to pay him or order The said sum at the time aforesaid then this mortgage shall be void. In Witness whereof I the said Edward A. Griffiths have subscribed the same, this first day of August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty two Edward A Griffiths Executed in presence of Benja [Benjamin] Muzzey } Natl [Nathaniel] K. Allen } Schedule A attached from Page 1st to Page 35 Inclusive Total Amt $3776,,20 One Bay Mare valued at $75, one " horse $40, Received and Recorded August 9th A.D 1842 Atts. John Mulliken Town Clerk. 192 1842 Notice of a Stray Beast July 18th 1842 Taken up on the farm of Isaac Muzzey in the town of Lexington a dark bay Mare with a short switch tail about twelve years old, had a round shoe on One of her front feet and went a little lame Lexington July 25th. 1842 Signed C. Muzzey - [L.S.] To Messrs John Muzzey and John Nelson two disinterested & Judicious persons, both of Lexington in the County of Middlesex - Greeting You are hereby appointed & empowered to apprais uppon oath of the true value thereof in Money according to your best Judgment a Horse found taken up by Charles Muzzey on the premises of Isaac Muzzey of said Lexington who has entered & posted the same as the law directs. And you are to make return of this warrant & your doings thereon into the town Clerks office of said Lexington within Seven days from the date hereof Given under my hand & seal at Lexington this thirtieth day of September A.D. 1842 John Mulliken Town Clerk Middlesex SS. Lexington Octr 4th 1842 The above Named John Muzzey & John Nelson personally appeared & Made oath that they would appraise the above named Horse at its true value in Money according to their best Judgment Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk Persuant to the foregoing Warrant we the Subscribers Named above, have this day seen & examined the horse, found taken up by Charles Muzzey as above said, and have appraised the true value thereof at Thirty Dollars. Lexington Octr 4th 1842 John Muzzey John Nelson 193 1842 Transfer of Mortgage, Stowell to Richardson Know all men by these presents, that I Moses Stowell Am of the within named Mortgage in consideration of ninty three dollars [?]/100 to me paid by Aaron P Richardon, the receipt whereof I hereby acknowledge, hereby assign transfer & make over to said Richardson & his assigns all my interest in the within Mortgage, together with the Note secured thereby, to have and to hold to him & his assigns as truly & perfectly as I hold the same In witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal at Lexington this 4th day of October 1842 in presence of Benjamin Muzzey Moses Stowell [LS] Mortgage refured to on Page 159 ___ Mortgage Tyler to Page Know all Men by these presents that I Orvell Tyler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Innholder in consideration of one hundred & fifty dollars to me paid by William Page of Bedford in said County Yeoman the receipt of which is acknowledged have granted bargained & sold & do by these presents do here by grant, bargain & sell unto the said Page his administrators Executors & Assigns All the goods & chattels in the Schedule hereto annexed, to have & to hold to him the said Page for ever. Provided nevertheless that if the Said Orvill Tyler shall pay or cause to be paid to the sd. Page the sum of one hundred & fifty dollars on demand with lawful interest therefor then this obligation shall be void but shall otherwise remain in full force & effect And provided also that until default be made in the payment of the Said sum of one hundred & fifty dollars on demand & with Interest the said Tyler may keep possession of the said Goods & chattels without molestation from the said Page. Schedule of property; viz about ten or twelve tons of English & Meadow hay now in the Barn where the said Tyler lives; One hundred bushels of potatoes, one hundred bushels of Oats, all the Glass & crockery ware where said Tyler lives Also eight barrels of Cider & ten of Apples; all in said house. In testamony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal this 30th day of October A.D. 1842 Orvill Tyler [LS] in presence of A. H. Nelson Recd & Recorded Octr 10th AD 1842 Att John Mulliken Town Clerk 194 1842 Mortgage Simonds to Simonds Know all Men by these presents that I Nathan Simonds of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred dollars paid by Jerusha Simonds of the aforesaid town County & Commonwealth the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned and by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Jerusha Simonds the following described goods and chattels, Viz One Chaise (now in my possession nearly New) One Night Waggon (built by C Parker & Buckman) " Two Horse hay Waggon (with iron axel)" Market Waggon" Horse Cart (nearly new) All of which are now in my possession And it is agreed between the parties that untill default of payment, as is herein after provided, the aforesaid Mortgagor Shall retain possession and use of the sd articles but shall well & truly deliver up the sd articles in as good condition as they now are (reasonable use & wear excepted) in case of default as aforesaid To have and to hold the afore-discribed goods and chattels to the Said Jerusha Simonds her executors administrators avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided Nevertheless That if the said Nathan Simonds his executors or administrators shall pay unto the said Jerusha Simonds her Executors or assigns, the said sum of One hundred dollars with lawful Interest (to be paid annually from the date hereof) on or before the first day of November which Shall be in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred & forty three then this mortgage shall be void as shall also a certain note of hand for the above mentioned sum & of even date herewith In Witness whereof I the said Nathan Simonds have subscribed the same, this fifth day of May in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty two Nathan Simonds [LS] Executed and delivered in presence of Charles Tidd Seth Glover Jr Received & Recorded at Octr 24th A.D. 1842 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 195 1842 Mortgage Burditt to Chandler Know all men by these Presents, That I Oliver Burdett of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cordwainer, In consideration of Fifty five dollars to me paid by William T. Chandler of Lexington in the County aforesaid Trader the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell, unto the Said William T. Chandler all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Chandler his Executors Administrators and assigns forever Provided Nevertheless, That if I the said Oliver Burdett my Executors administrators or assigns, or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said William T. Chandler Executors, Administrators or assigns the sum of Fifty five dollars with interest for the same on or before the first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be mad[made] in payment of the said sum of Fifty five dollars and Interest the said Burditt shall have and hold the possession of the said property free from charge from said Chandler and enjoy and use the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Chandler or his Assigns; and in case default be made of payment to the said sum of Fifty five dollars and Interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid, then the said Chandler his Executors, Administrators or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to his sold use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Oliver Burditt or any other person acting for or claiming by or under the said Oliver Burdett. Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement to wit: 1 Red Cow Valued at $15. All the hay in the Barn $15. All the manure $10, 1 Bedspread & Bedding $10, 1 Hay $5, testamony Whereof I the said Oliver Burditt have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Forty Two Oliver Burdett [LS] Executive in presence of } David Gage } Benja [Benjamin] Muzzey } Nov 4th AD 1842 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid Nathan T Chandler Oliver Burdett Atts. David Gage Received & Recorded Nov. 4th. AD 1842 John Mulliken Town Clerk 196 1842 Mortgage Garmon to Garmon Know all Men by these Presents, That I Joseph Garmon of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Labourer, for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars to me in hand well and truly paid, before the signing and delivery of these presents, by Ebenezer Garmon of Lexington aforesaid Yeoman the receipt whereof I the said Joseph Garmon do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell unto the said Ebenezer Garmon his Executors administrators and assigns the following Goods and Chattels Viz. One Wagon called a Night Wagon valued at $130. One Sorrel Mare at $100. One Bay Horse at $75. Harness and rigging for same $45. To have and to hold, the said granted and bargained goods and chattels unto the said Ebenezer Garmon his heirs Executors, and Administrators or Assigns to his only proper use, benefit and behoof forever. And I the said Joseph Garmon do avouch myself to be the true and lawful owner of the said goods and Chattels and have in me full power, good right, and lawful authority to dispose of said goods and Chattels in manner aforesaid: And do for myself my heirs, Executors, and administrators hereby Convenant and agree to warrant and defend the said goods and chattels against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whatsoever, unto him the said Ebenezer Garmon his heirs Executors, Administrators, or assigns. Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Joseph Garmon his Executors Administrators shall pay unto the said Ebenezer Garmon or Order his Executors, Administrators, or assigns the sum of three hundred dollars in One year with interest then this bill of sale and also a certain note of hand bearing ever date with these presents given by the said Joseph Garmon to the said Ebenezer Garmon or Order promising to pay the same sum and interest at the time aforesaid shall be Void. Provided also, That it shall and may be lawful for said Ebenezer Garmon to continue in possession of said goods and chattels without denial or interruption by said Ebenezer Garmon his Executors administrators or assigns until the time of payment of said Note & Interest In witness Whereof, I the said Joseph Garmon have hereunto sit my hand and seal this fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two. Signed, Sealed and delivered } in presence of James Russell Joseph Garmon [LS] Received & Recorded Nov. 5th AD 1842 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 197 1842 Mortgage - Currier to Parker Know all Men by the Presents, That I William J. Currier Phisician of Lexington County of Middlesex State of Massachusetts for and in consideration of One hundred & fifty dollars paid by J. Simonds Parker the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and Assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said J. Simonds Parker the following goods and chattels Viz one Sulkey valued at fifty dollars 50,00 One Brown Horse known as the Locke horse Valued at One hundred dollars. 100.00 - $150, To have and to hold the afore-described goods and chattels to the said J. Simonds Parker his Executors, administrators and Assigns forever. And I the said William J. Currier do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided Nevertheless, That if the said William J. Currier or his Executors or Administrators Shall pay unto the said J. Simonds Parker or his Executors Administrators or Assigns, the said sum of one hundred & fifty dollars within One year from date hereof then this Mortgage shall be Void. In witness Whereof, I. the said William J. Currier have Subscribed the Name, this twenty sixth day of November in this year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty two Wm J. Currier Executed and delivered in presence of Wm H. H. Reed Received & Recorded November 28th A.D. 1842 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 198 1842 Warrant - Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex SS. [LS.] To Messrs Samuel Downing and Abel Butterfield two disinterested and discreet persons both of Lexington - Greeting You are hereby appointed and empowered to ascertain and determine upon Oath the amount of cash and expences which have arisen in consequence of Albert W. Bryant Field Driver of Lexington having Distrained Nine Cows and impounded the same in the town Pound in Said Lexington the said cows having been distrained and empounded by him for going at large contrary to law in the town of Lexington on the twenty ninth day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred forty two Said Bryant having given Notice of said distraining and empounding as the law directs and no person appearing to claim Said Cows or defray the costs and expences incured by distraining and empounding the same you will ascertain and determine all costs and expenses which have arisen or may arise for notifying, keeping, and Selling by Public Auction Said Cows up to the time of sale of the same; also a reasonable sum for your Services and all legal demands relating to said distraining and you are to make return of this warrant with your doings thereon into the Town Clerk office of said Lexington within seven days from the date hereof Given under my Land and Seal this twenty sixth day of November In the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty two. John Mulliken Town Clerk of Lexington Middlesex SS. Lexington Nov. 26. A.D. 1842 The above named Samuel Downing and Abel Butterfield personally appeared before me and made Oath to the faithful discharge of the duty assign at them by the foregoing Warrant Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk of Lexington We the Subscribers have this twenty sixty day of Nov. 1842 attended the duty assigned us by the foregoing Warrant and examined the demands as directed therein and find the amount to be as follows viz. Octr 29th 1842 To distraining 9 Cows from going at large Contrary to law at fifty cents each " " " $4-50 Nov 1st to notifying supposed Owners and also for posting notices in Lexington Bedford & Burlington & traveling fees[?] and Notices to the Pound Keeper 4..00 Continued Up 199 1842 Nov 18 expences for causing a Notice to be published in the Lowel [Lowell] Journal and for leaving a Notice of the expence with the Pound Keeper $3-00 " 2th posting Notices of Sale in town " " 1-0 " 28th expences of selling the above Named Cows " 2-50 Oct 29th 1842 Pound Keepers fees " " 0-36 " " two tubs " " " 0-30 Nov 28th Hay and Stove as per bills " " 24-86 Feeding and Watering said Cows from the 29th of Octr to the 28th of Nov. inclusive at 33 cts per day " 9-90 Nov 26th Town Clerk fees for Warrant & services " 1-00 " Appraisers services " " 1-00 ____ $52-42 Samuel Downing Abel Butterfield A true Record, Atts. John Mulliken Town Clerk The amount received this day from the sale of 9 Cows, they being the same that I distrained from going at large Contrary to law on the 29th of October last No 1 To Cash - - - $8-00 " 2 " " Joshua Simonds - - 5-00 " 3 " " Joseph Davis - - 8-50 " 4 " " Joshua Simonds - - 7-25 " 5 " " Eli F Simonds - - 10-75 " 6 " " Joshua Simonds - - 4-00 " 7 " " Do Do - - 7-00 " 8 " " Do Do - - 8-50 " 9 " " Do Do - - 5-25 ___ 64-25 Lexington Nov. 28th 1842 Albert W. Bryant Field Driver 200 1843 Mortgage Parker to Lane Know all Men by these presents, that I Edward W. Parker of Lexington in the county of Middlesex Yeoman, in consideration of Four hundred dollars and forty dollars to me paid by Augustus J. Lane of the Town and County aforesaid Yeoman, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain sell and convey unto the said Lane all the personal property described in the annexed Schedule marked B. To have and to hold all and Singular the said Horses Wagon, Harnesses, Blankets &c. Unto the said Augustus J. Lane and his personal representatives forever. Provided nevertheless that if I the said Edward W. Parker my Executors administrators or assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Augustus J. Lane his Executors Administrators or Assigns or any of them the sum of Four hundred and forty dollars in fourteen months from the day of the date hereof with interest then this deed as also three notes of hand made by said Parker to the said Lane and dated November second eighteen hundred & forty two for the above sum shall be void otherwise be and remain in full force and virtue: In witness whereof I the said Edward W. Parker have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of January eighteen hundred and forty three. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of } Isaac Bowman } John Nelson } Edward W. Parker [LS] B. Schedule of Personal property Secured to Augustus J. Lane the within Named Mortgage of the annexed Mortgage by Edward W. Parker the Mortgagor, 1 Bay Horse black mane & tail for one hundred & twenty five dollars - $125-00 1 Ditto Do One hundred Dollars - 100-00 2 Sets of Chain Harnesses at eight dollars each - 16-00 1 Do. Thill Ditto twelve dollars - 12-00 1 Night Wagon painted Blue with Iron axletree } 100-00 one hundred dollars } Lot of Horse Blankets Baskets &c 5-00 Lexington January 13th-1843 } Received and Recorded January 14th A.D. 1843. John Mulliken Town Clerk Refference to Page 206 201 1843 Mortgage Moore to Downing Know all Men by these presents that I William Moore of Lexington in the county of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Milk man in consideration of One hundred and thirty dollars and twenty eight cents to me paid by Samuel Downing of Lexington in said County and Commonwealth Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowoledge here granted bargained and sold and by these presents to grant bargain and sell unto the said Samuel Downing all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written to have and to old the same and each and every of them to him the said Samuel Downing his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns forever Provided Nevertheless That if I the said William Moore my Executors Administrators or Assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Samuel Downing his Executors Administrators or Assign the Sum of One hundred and thirty nine dollars and twenty eight cents with interest for the same on or before the thirtieth day of January Instant then this obligation as also certain Note of hand bearing even date of these presents shall be Void otherwise to remain in full free, and its further agreed by said parties that until default he made in the payment of the said sum of One hundred & thirty nine dollars and twenty eight cents and interest the said William Moore shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Samuel Downing and enjoy and use the goods and premises as aforesaid without hindrance from the said Samuel Downing or his assigns and in case of default be made of payment of the said sum of One hundred and thirty nine dollars and twen eight cents and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid then then the said Samuel Downing his Executors Administrators or Assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same and to his Sole use and benefit without any Molestation or hindrance from the said William Moore or any other person acting for or claiming by or under the said William Moore. Schedule of property conveyed by the foregoing agreement to Wit. One horse Wagon built by Emerson valued at $50-00 one Sofa $15, one Carpet $15 " " " 30-00 Continued over 202 1843 Schedule Continued from Page 201 Viz Card Table $6 Work table $4, " $10--00 6 Cane bottom chairs and Rocking do " 9--00 1 Large table " " 4--00 12 Common Chairs and Rocking do " 7--00 2 looking Glasses $10, Bedsted $4,00 " 14--00 1 Bed and bedding " " 10-00 2 China tea sett and Dining Sett " 15--00 2 Time pieces " " " 5--00 ___ 154--00 In testamony where of I the said William Moore have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty-fifth day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Forty three Executed in presence of George Mulliken John Mulliken William Moore [LS] January 25th 1843 I hereby Certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to Me for and in behalf of the aforesaid Samuel Downing. William Moore Received and Recorded January 25th A.D. 1843 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk --- Penney to Gammell Mr. John Gammell Jn Bot of David Penney One 1 horse Waggon " " $21--25 Rec.d Payment David Penney 203 1843 Mortgage Bridge & Colby to W. Locke & D. Clark Know all Men by these Presents That We Abel E. Bridge of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Levi Colby of West Cambridge in said County Tanners and Curriers, for and in consideration of the sum of One thousand dollars paid by William Locke & Daniel Clark both of said West Cambridge Gentlemen the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said William Locke & Daniel Clark the following described goods and chattels viz. 16 Cords of Bark in Bark house in said West Cambridge & at the Robbins Mills at Lexington, 1 Bark Mill, 1 Sleigh, 1 Pung, 1 Wagon body, Sett of Curriers tools & 1 Curriers table three stoves & funnels; all the stock barn & horse Wagons Mentioned in the Mortgage held by Gersham Cutter subject to said Mortgage To have and to hold the afore-described goods and chattels to the said William Locke & Daniel Clarke, their executors administrators and assigns forever. And we the said Bridge & Colby do avouch ourselves to be the lawful owners of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided, Nevertheless, That if the said Abel E. Bridge & Levi Colby their Executors or Administrators, shall pay unto the said William Locke & Daniel Clark their executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of one thousand dollars on demand and interest to wit $327--29 to William Locke & Daniel Clark jointly, & $672.71 to the said William Locke, then this Mortgage shall be void. In witness thereof we the said Abel E. Bridge & Levi Colby have subscribed the same this twenty ninth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two Executed and delivered in presence of } James Russell Abel E. Bridge [LS] Levi Colby [LS] Received & Recorded Feb. 20th 1843 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 204 1843 Mortgage Gleason to Smith Know all Men by these Presents That I Charlotte Gleason Wife of Wm Gleason Jr. of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts in consideration of fifty two dollars & 52/100 to me paid by Wm L. Smith of said Lexington the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted bargained and sold and by then presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Wm L Smith all the goods & Chattels Mentioned and specified in schedule hereunder written to have said Wm. Smith his Executors Administrators and assigns for ever. Provided Nevertheless that if I the said Gleason or any Executors or assigns or any of them do and Wm L. Smith his Executors Administrators or assigns for the same on or before the thirtyeth day of March in the forty three then this obligation to be Void otherwise to remain in full force, and the said William L Smith his Executors Administration or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the Same and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Gleason or any other person acting for or claimingly or under the said Gleason - Schedule of property Conveyed in the above agreement to wit one Bay mare supposed to be eight years old past, One four wheeld buggy so called; In testamony whereof I the said Gleason have here unto set my hand and One thousand eight hundred and Forty three Executed in presence of David Harrington Charlotte Gleason [LS] Received and recorded February 20th A.D. 1843 quarter before 8 o clock PM. Atts. John Mulliken Town Clerk 205 1843 Mortgage Lane to Lane Know all Men by these presents that I Augustus J Lane of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts Yeoman, in consideration of two hundred and fifty dollars to me said by Josiah Lane of the Town, County, and State aforesaid yeoman, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain sell and convey unto the said Josiah Lane all the personal property which is described in the annexed schedule marked C. To have and to hold all, and singular the sand property as described in said schedule, unto the said Josiah Lane and his personal representations forever, Provided nevertheless that if I the said Augustus J. Lane my executors administrators or assigns, or any of them, do and shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid unto the said Josiah Lane his executors, administrators or assigns or any of them, the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars in twelve months from the day of the date hereof, with the lawful interest thereon then this deed, as also a Note of handmade by said Augustus J. Lane dated on the twenty second day of February Eighteen hundred and forty three, and made payable to said Josiah Lane or his order, for the amount and at the time aforesaid shall be void, otherwise and remain in full form and virtue In witness whereof I the Said Augustus J. Lane have hereunto set my hand & Seal this twenty Second day of February eighteen hundred & forty three Augustus J. Lane [LS] Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Isaac Bowman Catherine A Russell Middlesex J February 27. 1843 Personally appeared the within named Augustus J. Lane and acknowledged the within instrument to be his free act & deed Before me Nelson Justice of the Peace Schedule of personal property secured to Joshua J. Lane the mortgagor therein named One dark gray Horse $ " 75--00 One light Wagon and Harness " " 50--00 One Horse Sled $8--00 One saddle and Bridle 8,00 - 16--00 Twenty five cords of hard wood bought of J. C. Willington $3. 75--00 --- $216--00 Lexington Feb. 22d 1843 Received & Recorded Feby 27th 1843 Atts. John Mulliken Town Clerk . 206 1843 Transfer A. J. Lane to Josiah Lane Know all Men by these presents that I Augustus J. Lane the within named Mortgagee in consideration of four hundred & forty dollars to me said by Josiah Lane of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts yeoman, have assigned transferred and made over unto the said Josiah Lane all my right, title and interest in, and to, the property described in the Annexed Schedule Marked B. it being the same property that was Mortgaged to me by the within named Edward W. Parker In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty second day of February Eighteen hundred and forty three, Augustus J. Lane - [LS] Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of Isaac Bowman G. A. Russell Middlesex SS. 27 Feby 1843 Personally appeared the above named Augustus J. Lane & acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act & deed Before me John Nelson Justice of the Peace Received and Recorded February 27th 1843 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk - Refference to Page 200 - - - - Lexington Sept. 1st, 1843 To Edward. W. Parker, Sir, I hereby give notice that I have taken a night wagon - one Shaft harness, two chain harnesses, two blankets and two circingles, for the purpose of foreclosing a mortgage of the same. Josiah Lane Received and recorded the above at 10. o'clock. A.M. Sept 2nd. 1843. Attest John Mulliken, Town Clerk Refer to page 200 - 207 1843 Mortgage Hollis to Hodgman Know all men by these presents that I Zebadiah S. Hollis of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Butcher in Consideration of One hundred and fifty dollars to me paid by Joseph Hodgman of East Cambridge in said County Victualler the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargains & sell unto the said Hodgman all the goods and chattels mentioned and Specified in the Schedule Hereunder written, To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Hodgman his Executors Administrators and assigns forever, - Provided Nevertheless That if I the said Hollis my executors administrators or assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Hodgman, his Executors, Administrators or assigns the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to be paid in quarterly payments the first payment of thirty seven 50/100 dollars to be made on the first day of July 1843 and a like sum on the first day of Oct. 1843 and on the first of January and on the first of April 1844 then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and it is further agreed by said parties, that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of one hundred and fifty dollars the said Hollis shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Hodgman and enjoy and use the goods and premises aforesaid without hindrance from the said Hodgman or his assigns and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of One hundred and fifty dollars till the expiration of the time aforesaid then the said Hodgman his executors Administrators or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same and to have the sold use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Hollis or nay other person acting for or claiming by or under him the said Hollis. Schedule of Property conveyed in the above Agreement via One grey Horse, One Market wagon & Harness, One Cow 5 years old, One Bed-and bedding, One dining table. In testimony whereof I the said Zebadiah S. Hollis have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three. Zabadiah S. Hollis [LS] Executed in presence of } George Mulliken } Received & Recorded March 11th 1843 at 8 o'clock P.M. Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk ___ the above Mortgage was caneled May 1st 1844 by request of Charles Hollis, Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 208 1843 Mortgage Edward A. Griffiths to Muzzey Know all Men by these presents, That I Edward A Griffiths of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred & fifty dollars, paid by Benjamin Muzzey of Said Lexington The receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Muzzey the following described goods and chattels, viz. Schedule A. 1 Sofa of the value of Twelve dollars " $12--00 12 Chairs Parlour 6/-4 Rocking chairs 9/ " " 18--00 3 light & waste stands 6/ -- -- 3--00 1 Hard wood 4 ft table 15/ .1 Do 18/1 1 Do 9/ -- -- 7--00 1 Carpet on the Parlor floor 22 yds - 40 " " 8--80 3 Beds & Bedsteds together with beding for same 14 ea 42--00 1 Sett of China ware 24/ " " 4--00 1 Air tight Stove in Parlour 4--50 " " 4--50 1 Covered Buggy Waggon for Horn " " 50--00 2 Looking Glass 1--75 ea " " 3--50 Amounting by Valuation to One hundred & fifty two $152--80 Dollars 80/100 To have and to Hold the afore-described goods and chattels to the said Benja Muzzey. And I the said Edward A Griffith do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Edward A Griffith, or his executors or Administrators, Shall pay unto the said Benjamin Muzzey or to his executors, Administrators or assigns the said sum of one Hundred and fifty dollars in Four Months with interest & untill default Said Griffith is to hold and use the said Scheduled property Then this Mortgage shall be Void in Witness Whereof I the said Edward A Griffiths have subscribed the same this Twenty Second day of April in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty Three, Edward A Griffiths Executed and delivered in presence of J. Howard Tilston D. G. Gage Received & Recorded April 22d 1843 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 209 1832 Mortgage Gleason to Eaton Know all Men by these Presents, That I, William Gleason of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts Yeoman for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy one dollars paid by Timothy Eaton of West Cambridge in said County Gentleman - the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Timothy Eaton the following described goods, and chattels, Viz. One four wheeled buggy of black color & Low body One Mahogany Couch or Sofa covered with hare cloth, One half dozen cane bottom chairs - two woollen Carpets One dozen common Chairs - two bedsteds - two beds and the bedding complete - One harness complete belonging to said buggy, the said furniture is now in the dwelling house occupied by me and situated at East Lexington & said Buggy & harness which is a brass mounted harness are in my possession. To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said Eaton his Executors Administrators, and assigns forever. And I the said Gleason do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided Nevertheless, That if the said William Gleason his Executors or Administrators, shall pay unto the said Eaton, Executors Administrators or assigns, the said sum of seventy one dollars in one year with interest then a certain note of Land for that sum signed by said Gleason and by one Eben P. Gleason as surety and bearing even date with those presents & also this Mortgage shall be void. In witness whereof I, the said William Gleason have subscribed the same this third day of August in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty three William Gleason Jr. Executed in presence of Ephraim Bullrick Received and Recorded August 4th 1843 at 8 o'clock A M Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 210 1843 Mortgage Phinney to Kent & Spring Know all men by these presents; that I Elias Phinney of of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Esquire, in Consideration of Sundry liabilities assumed by John Kent of Charlestown in Said County, Brewer, and Isaac H. Spring of said Charlestown Merchant, and for the purpose of securing them against these said liabilities, have granted, bargained & sold and by these presents do grant, bargain; sell & convey to the said Kent & Spring their executors, administrators & assigns the following goods & chattels Viz. Three horses, one Colt, 2 Yoke of Oxen & Yokes, 25 Cows, 1 Ayrshire Bull - 3 two years old steers, 7 yearling heifers half Ayrshire, 7 heifer Calves half Ayrshire, 1 Ayrshire Cow 3 Years old. 1 Ayrshire heifer 9 Months old - 12 Store swine, 1 heavy Ox wagon (new) 1 heavy horse wagon; 1 Market Wagon, two old wagons, - 3 Ox carts, 1 horse Cart 1 Carry all & double harness, - 1 Buggy & harness, 1 Sulkey & Harness, 1 Sleigh & harness & 2 buffalow robes, 1 Pung, 1 horse power 1 Thrashing Machine, 1 Roller, 10 Plows, 3 harrows, 2 Cultivator 6 draught Chairs 3 Setts train Chairs, Cart & Wagon harness - 10 Shovels & dung fork, 1 Weighing instrument 40 Tons hay & Stover 500 bushels carots & potatoes 400 Cart loads of Manure, And the following articles of house hold furniture 3 Woolen Carpets, 1 Oil Cloth Carpet, 12 beds bedding & bedsteads & Mahogany Chairs, 12 Common Chairs 1 Mahogany Sofa, 2 Common Sofas 1 Mahogany Center table 3 Mahogany tables, 3 looking Glasses, 1 Piano forte, 7 Pictures 1 Clock & Glass, & Crockery ware. To have & to hold the same to them the said Kent & Spring their Executors, Administrators & Assigns; Provided however if the said Phinney shall indemnify and Save harmless the said Kent & Spring, & their executors administrators from their liabilities to pay certain Notes of hand signed & indorsed by the said Kent & Spring as follows Viz. Note at Lowell Bank for $300, 1 Note Rail Road Bank for $200, 1 Note at Brighton Bank for $250, 2 Notes at Charles River bank for $300, each, 3 Notes at Concord Bank Amounting to $900 and 2 Notes to Abel Fitz 1 for $1000, & 1 for $500, and for any Notes that may given for the renewal of the same or any part there of, and shall also save & indemnify the said Kent & Spring from all other liabilities that they may here after assume for the said Phinney 211 1843 this the fore going bill of sale to be Void otherwise to remain in full force. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal the fourteenth day of January AD 1843. Elias Phinney [LS] Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of Isaac E. Flanders Received and Recorded August 7th 1843 at 8 oclock AM. Atts. John Mulliken Town Clerk ___ 1843 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk SS [LS.] To the Sheriff of our County of Suffolk or Middlesex or, his Deputy, Greeting; We Command you to attach the goods or Estate of Cotesworth P. Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth, aforesaid Trader, to the value of five hundred dollars, and for want thereof to take the bodie of the said defendant if he may be found in your precinct, and him safely keep so that you __ [bring] him to appear before our Justices of our Court of Common Plias [Pleas], next to be holden at Boston within and for our County of Suffolk, on the first Tuesday of October next then and there in our said Court to answer unto James W. Clark of Boston in the County of Suffolk & Commonwealth aforesaid Trader in a plea of this case (Diclaration Omitted) To the damage of the said Plaintiff (as he says) the sum of five hundred dollars which shall then and there be made to appear with other due damages. And have you there this Writ, with your doings therein Witness, John M. Williams Esquire at Boston the twenty third day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forth three Joseph Wellard Clerk except the declaration A copy attest Thomas Sumner Dep. Sheriff Middlesex SS Lexington from 24-1843 By virtue of this writ at five o clock P.M. this day I attached a building now occupied by the within named Wheeler or a Store in said Lexington standing on land of Benjamin Muzzey as the property of said Wheeler Thomas Sumner Dep Sheriff - Received & Recorded June 26th 1843 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 212 1843 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk SS. [LS] To the Sheriff of our County of Suffolk or Middlesex Greeting - We Command you to Attach the goods or estate of Cotesworth P Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth aforesaid Trader, To the value of five hundred & ninety dollars and for want there of said Defendant and him safely keep so that you have him if he may be found in your precinct to appear before our Justices of our Court of Common Pleas, Next to be helden at Boston within and for our County of Suffolk on the First Tuesday of October next then and there in our said Court to answer unto Jno C Bowker Junior and J. C. Oliver of Boston in the County of Suffolk & Commonwealth aforesaid Merchants & Copartners in trade under the Style of J Bawker Jr & Co in a plea of the case (Declaration Omitted) To the damage of the said Plantiff, as (they say) the sum of five hundred & ninety dollars which shall then and there be made to appear, with other due damages. And have you there this writ, with your doings therein. Witness John W. Williams Esquire at Boston the twenty third day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three Joseph Willard Clark Except the declaration A Copy Attest Thomas Sumner Dep Sheriff Middlesex, SS Lexington June 24-1843 By virtue of this writ at 5 o clock PM. this day I attached a building standing on land of Benjamin Muzzey occupied by the said within named Wheeler as a store in said Lexington Dep. Sheriff Recd and Recorded June 26. 1843 Att John Mulliken Town Clerk 213 A.D. 1843 Mortgage, Gleason to Brown Know all men by these presents, That I William Gleason junior of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Yeoman, for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred and seventy five dollars the Signing, Sealing and delivery of these presents, by Charles Brown of said Lexington, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I the said Gleason do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and, sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell unto the said Brown the following articles of personal property, to wit. 1 Brown Mare valued at -- $100.00 1 Ton of English hay at --- 12.00 1 Ton of Meadow hay at --- 6.00 2 Tons of Salt hay at -- 20.00 1 Time piece at --- 10.00 1 Feather bed & bedstead --- 20.00 2 Looking glasses at ---- 10.00 1 Set China ware at ---- 5.00 1 Wheelbarrow at ---- 4.00 ______ total. 187.00 To have and to hold the said granted and bargained articles unto the said Brown his heirs, executors and administrators or assigns to his only proper use benefit and behoof forever. And I the said Gleason do avouch myself to be the true and lawful owner of the said goods and chattels, and have in me full power good right, and lawful authority to dispose of the said goods and chattels in manner aforesaid; And I do, for myself my heirs, executors, and administrators, hereby covenant and agree to warrant and defend the said goods and chattels against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whatsoever, unto him the said Brown his heirs executors administrators or assigns.. Continued over 214 Brought up 1843 Mortgage Gleason to Brown Provided Nevertheless, That if the said William Gleason or executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Charles Brown his executors administrators or assigns the sum of One hundred and seventy five in six months and interest then this bill of sale and also a certain note of hand made by the said Gleason to the said Brown or order for the same and interest and payable in six months from the date hereof shall be void. Provided also, That it shall and may be lawful for said Gleason to continue in possession of said articles without denial or interruption by said Brown until the expiration of the time aforesaid. In therefore I the said William Gleason jr have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand either hundred and forty three. William Gleason jr [L.S.] Signed, Sealed and Delivered In Preference of James Russell A true Copy Attest John Mulliken Town Clerk by George Mulliken Received & Recorded Sept 5 1843 8 A M.. 215 1843 Mortgage Amos Locke to N Locke Know all men by these presents, That I, Amos Locke of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, for an in consideration of the sum of Three Hundred dollars paid by Nichols Locke of said Lexington yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Nichols the following described goods and chattels viz-- One Grey Mare of the value of forty dollars. Four Cows now on the farm occupied by me in said Lexington valued in all Sixty Dollars. One Covered Market, waggon and Harness valued at Thirty Two Dollars . One Horse Cart and Harness, valued at Fifty Dollars. One Horse Sled valued at Seven dollars - One Box or Body used for a Night Waggon valued at Thirty Five Dollars. - Six Tons of English Hay valued at Seventy Two dollars. To have and to hold the afore-described goods and chattels to the said Nicholls Locke, his executors administrators and assigns forever, And I the said Amos Locke do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner afore said. Provided nevertheless, That if the said Amos Locke his executors or administrators shall pay unto the said Nicholls Locke His executors administrators or assigns, the said sum of Three Hundred dollars according to a certain promissory note bearing even date with Continued over 216 1843 Brought up Mortgage A Locke to Locke These presents on demand with interest then this mortgage shall be void. In witness whereof, I, the said Amos Locke have subscribed the same this fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three. Executed and delivered. Amos Locke [L.S.] in presence of Hiram Wellington A true copy attest John Mulliken, Town Clerk Received & recorded Sept. 6 1843 7 P.M. by George Mulliken Division of fence, Hastings & Damon 1843 This is to certify that we the undersigned have agreed on a division offence between our several estates, located in Lexington by measure- ment as follows, James Hastings beginning at the County Road and running southerly 48 1/2 feet from thence Isaac N. Dahmon in a strait line 137 1/2 feet from thence James Hastings on said line 88 1/2 feet to land of A.P. Richardson, and support the same - Lexington Oct. 3rd 1843 James Hasings Isaac N. Damon Rec'd and recorded Oct. 6th 1843 Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 217 1843 Deed to Thaddeus Munroe Know all men by these presents, that Messrs Calvin Smith Levi Pierce, and Charles Locke in the county of Middlesex and state of Massachusetts, Trustees of the Baptist Church in Lexington in the county aforesaid. In consideration of one thousand dollars to us paid by Thaddeus Munroe of Lexington in the county aforesaid, Yeomen, the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Thaddeus Munroe his heirs and assigns two Pews in the Baptist Church in Lexington numbered thirty three and fifty eight. To have and to hold the above granted Pews to the said Thaddeus Munroe his heirs and assigns to his and their use and behoof forever. And we for ourselves our heirs, executors and administrators, do covenant with the said Thaddeus Munroe his heirs and assigns, that we are lawfully sure in full of the above granted Pews that they are free from all encumbrances; That we have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Thaddeus Munroe and that we will and our heirs, executors and administrators, shall warrant and defend the same to the said Thaddeus Munroe his heirs and assigns, forever, as against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. In witness whereof we the said Calvin Smith, Levi Pierce and Charles Locke have hereunto set our hands and seals this nineteenth day of Sept'r in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two. Signed Sealed and Delivered ) Calvin Smith L.S. in the presence of Us ) Levi Pierce L.S. William Chandler ) Charles Locke L.S. Mary Chandler ) Middlesex September 26, 1842 Bathsheba Fiske ) Thus the abovenamed Calvin Elijah Fiske ) Smith and Levi Pierce acknowledged the above Instrument to be their free Act and deed before me Elijah Fisk Jusice Peace Middlesex Sept'r 19th 1842 Thus the abovenamed Charles Locke Acknowledged the above Instrument to be his true Act and deed, before me William Chandler Justice of Peace Received and Recorded December 22'd 1843 Att: John Mullikan Town Clerk 218 1844 Mortgage N. Simonds to S. Parks Know all Men by these Presents, That I Nathan Simonds, Yeoman of Lexington in the County of Middle sex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts For and in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars, paid by Schuyler Parks of Lincoln in the County of and Com monwealth of aforesaid Yeoman, the receipt whereof I also hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Schuy ler Parks the following described goods and chattels, viz Eight cows, being seven red cows and one black four heifers three of them two years old and one a year old; one dark roan horse, one black horse, one red horse, one chaise & harness, one night-waggon, one two horse hay waggon, one horse cart, one milk waggon, one horse market waggon, one sleigh, five harnesses; ten tons of English hay by estimation be the same more or less; three tons salt hay; five tons of medow by estimation be the same more or less, lot of manure estimated at forty cords; forty bushels of corn, three feather beds, Bedstead and bedding for the same, And Carpet And Sofa, Chairs tables Bureaus, earthen Crock ery, Glass iron, wooden, tin wares, together with all and every article household & kitchen furniture with all the articles and implements of husbandry and farming of uten sils which I the said Simonds now own whether specifically named or not & lot of fuel at the door consisting of wood & turfe Also two Buffalow skins. To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said Schuyler Parks his Executors Administrators and assigns forever And I the said Nathan Simonds do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and having good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid excepting the Chaise, Night Waggon, two horse Waggon, one old Market waggon, and Cart which are Mortgaged to secure the payment of one hundred dollars, Provided nonetheless that if the said Nathan Simonds his Executors or Administrators, shall pay unto the said Schuyler Parks his Executors Administrators or Assigns the said sum of one thousand dollars on demand then one certain Note of hand given by said Simmonds to said Parks of even date herewith and this mortgage shall be be void In witness w himself I the Said Nathan Simmonds have subscribed the same this twenty ninth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four. Executed and delivered in presence of Avah[?] Moore Received & Recorded January 39th A.D. 1844 at 8 ' clock P. m Nathan Simmonds Atts John Mulliken Town Clerk 219 1844 Bill of Sale, Brown to Lane Lexington Feb 7th 1844 I have this day sold to Augustus J Lane one night waggon boddy, one two horse wagon boddy with the front running part viz, the wheels axle tree [illegible] for the sum of sixty five dollars Edward M Brown Witness Entered witness at 11 oclock PM March 8th 1844 A. P. Lane A True Record Attest James Keyes Town Clerk Notice of foreclosing mortgage Gleason to Brown Lexington March 9th 1844 To Nathaniel Flint Assign of the goods & estate William Gleason Jr I hereby give you notice that I have a mortgage upon certain personal property heretofore belonging to & in possession of the said William Gleason Jr which is recorded in the Town Record of Lexington pages 213 & 214 and I also give you notice of my intention of foreclosing said mortgage for a breach of the conditions thereof Charles Brown Entered with me March 9th 1844 A true Record Attest James Keyes Town Clerk Division of fence, Wood and Young This is to certify that as the undersigned have agreed on a division of fence between our several estates located in Lexington by measurement as follows, William Wood beginning at the County road running South Westerly 11 rods & 15 1/2 links from thence Bengamin S Young on a strait line 6 rods & 6 1/2 links thence South Easterly 5 rods & 9 links. Lexington May 15th 1844 William Wood Received & Recorded May 15th 1844 Benjamin S Young A true Record Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 220 1844 Right of way Ainger to Lock, and others Lexington January 31st 1844, we the subscribers mutually selected by Mr. Amos Ainger on the one part and William Locke Stephen & Nickols Lock, Aaron P. Richardson & Nehemiah M Harington on the other part, to determine the right of way which those named in the second part claim over land of Said Ainger have this day met and heard the parties in interest and have come to the conclusion hereafter named to which the several parties before named, bound themselves in the sum of thirty dollars to abide by viz That Stephen & Nickols Locke in jointly[?], & Severally Aaron P. Richardson, William Lock, & Nehemiah M. Harrington have acquired a legal right of way, from the Public High way at said Ainger House, entering a pair of bars NorthEast of Said Aingers Shed and thence proceeding by the Northeasterly end of said Aingers bar and a Stone wall to and over a causeway to a pair of bars leading to Bull Meadow Hill so called, they and their granters having enjoyed in a legal manner an uninterupted way, as above described for twenty years and more, to and from their lands on said Bull Meadow Hill located, and we further adjudge that Said right of way shall be kept in repair by those named in the second part without molestation by said Ainger his Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, Benjamin Muzzy [Muzzey] } Nathan Chandler } Refferes Francis Wyman } A true Record Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 1844 Mortgage Boynton to Boynton Know all Men by these presents that I John T Boynton of Cambridge in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trader, in consideration of one hundred and thirty five dollars & sixty five cents to me paid by Thursten Boynton of West Cambridge in said County shoe dealer, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowedge have granted, bargained, & sold & by these present do grand, bargain & sell unto said Thursten Boynton all the goods & chattels mentioned & specified in the Schedule hereunder written, to have & to hold the same of each & every of them to him the said Thurston Boynton his executors administrators and assigns forever provided nevertheless that if I the said John T Boynton my executors administrators or assigns or any of them do & shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid unto the Said Thurston Boynton, his executors Administrators or assigns the sum of $135..65 with interest for the same on or before the third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty five Hence this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and it is further agreed by said parties, that until default be made in the payment of the Said Sum of $135..65 and interest, the said John T Boynton Shall have and hold the possessions of Said property free from charge from said Thurston Boynton & enjoy & use the goods & premisses aforesaid without hindrance from the said Thurston Boynton or his Assigns, & in case of default be made of payment of the Said sum of $135..65 & interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid then the Said Thurston Boynton his executors administrators or Assigns, Shall have full right & liberty to immediate possession of the same & to his sole use & benefit withhout any molestation or hindrance from the said John T Boynton or any other person acting for or claiming by or under him the Said John T Boynton Schedule of property conveyed in the above agreement to wit 2 yds Carpetting @ 35 (cents) $8.40 2 Bed Ticks $5 00 15 " Straw do 20 3 00 lot of Bed Cloths 5 00 1 Couch 13 00 1 China Tea Set 5 00 1 Work table 3 00 Lot of Crockery 10 00 1 Card table 7 00 4 Sets of Knives & forks 6 00 1 Looking glass 3 00 1/2 Do silver table spoons 12 00 1/2 Doz Cane Seat Chairs 11 2/ 6 75 1/2 do [ditto] do Tea Clo 9 00 1 Bureau 7 00 1/2 Doz Common chairs 50 3 00 1 Bed Stead 4 00 1 pine table 1 50 1 do do 3 00 75 lbs feathers 20 15 00 12 do do 50 6 00 $135..65 In Testamony whereof I the Said John T Boynton continued over 222 1844 have hereunto set my hand & Seal this third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty three, John T. Boynton LS Executed in the presence of Wm T. Whipple, July third A.D. 1843 I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me, for & in the behalf of the aforesaid John T. Boynton Received & recorded in the Town Record March 25th 1844 at two oclock P.M. A true Record Attest James Keyes Town Clerk Transfer of Mortgage, Boynton to Smith Know all men by these presents that I Thurston Boynton the mortagee within named in consideration of one hundred and forty one dollars & 65/100 to me paid by Sylvanus Smith of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Harness maker, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby sell assign and transfer to the said Smith his executors administrators or assigns the written mortgaged property together with the demand for which the said mortgage was given, to have and to hold the same as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes as I hold the same, and no otherwise and I hereby authorize the said Smith his executors, administrators or assigns to collect and receive the same to his and their own use and benefit. In witness whereof I the said Thurston Boynton hence hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty ninth day of March AD 1844 Thursten Boynton LS Signed & sealed in presence of James Russell Received and recorded April 1st 1844 at 5 oclock PM A true Record Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 223 1844 Mortgage Procter ro Robbins Know all men by these presents that I Joseph B Procter of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Furrier for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred forty three dollars 23/100 paid by Stephen Robbins of Lexinton aforesaid Gentleman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted sold and assigned, and do by these present grant, sell and assign unto the said Stephen Robbins the following described goods and chattels vis 1 Mare iron grey $70..00 1 Sleigh 12..00 1 Waggon & Harness 20 00 8 other aps $ 6..00 each 48 00 14 Nutra caps 2 00 " 28 00 7 cane bottom chirs 1 00 " 7 00 1 carpet 10 00 10 00 1 Looking Glass 4 00 4 00 1 card Table 5 00 5 00 1 dining Table 5 00 5 00 1 Stove Parlor 5 00 5 00 1 Bureau 8 00 8 00 3 Beds & bedsteads 15 00 each 45 00 1 cooking Stove 17 00 17 00 1 Doz dark chairs 17 C/ 2 00 4 Tables 1 00 each 4 00 2 Large Kettles in Shop 5 00 5 00 200 lbs of Nutgalls 17 C 34 09 C/ 34 00 1 Clensing Tub 5 00 5 00 3 Tables in Shop 3 00 3 00 3 Large chest in Shop10 00 10 00 1 Chiney Set 4 00 4 00 1 Washstand Pitchur & Bole[?] 3 00 3 00 1 case drawers 2.0 2 00 1 Stair Carpet & Rods 4..00 4 00 1 Set Knives & forks carving Knife 2..00 2 00 2 Cylinder Stoves 2..50 each 5 00 To have and to hold the afore-described goods and chattels to the said Stephen Robbins his executors, Administrators nd assigns forever, and I the said Joseph B Proctor do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispse of the same in manner aforesaid provided, nevertheless, that if the said Joseph B Procter his executors or administrators shall pay unto the said Stephen Robbins caried over 224 Brought over 1844 his executors, Administrators or Assigns. the said sum of three hundred forty three dollars twenty three cents in manner following to wit. two hundred forty three dollars & 20/100 on demand with interest, and one hundred dollars with interest in seventy days from the day of the date hereof, then this mortgage shall be void. In witness whereof, I, the said Joseph B Procter have Subscribed the Sum this twenty eight day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four. Joseph B. Procter Executed and delivered in presence of Attest Loammi Knight Received and Recorded April 1st 1844 at 2 oclock P.M. A true Record Attest James Keyes ~ Town Clerk Bill of Sale. Laws to Simonds Burlington June 10th 1844 Mr Jonathan Simonds Bought of Alfred Laws Dr [debtor] To 1 White Horse $30..00 1 Sea Spring Chain 8..00 1 Eliptic Spring Wagon 15..00 53..00 Recd Payt Alfred Laws Attest Franklin Richardson a true Record James Keyes Town Clerk. Recorded June 19th 1844. Stray Beast Taken up by the subscriber June 18th 1844 in Lexington one bay mare about three years old with a white star in her forehead, said Mare is at Munroes Tavern in Lexington where the owner can have her proving property and paying charges, Lexington June 18th 1844 Jonas Munroe A true record Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 1844 225 Warrant To Abel Butterfield and Samuel Downing. both of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Greeting. you are hereby appointed and impowered to appraise upon oath at the true value thereof in money according to your judgement one bay mare about three years old with a white Star in her forehead, found and taken up by Jonas Munroe of Lexington who has entered, posted and cried the same as the Law directs. and you are to make return of the warrant and your doings thereon into the Town Clerk's office of Said Lexington within seven days of the date thereof. Given under my hand and seal this 18th day of June 1844 James Keyes} Town Clerk of Lexington Lexington June 18th 1844 The above named Abel Butterfield and Samuel Downing personally appeared before me and made oath to the faithfull discharge of the duty assigned them by the above warrant. James Keyes Town Clerk of Lexington Lexington June 18th 1844 We the undersigned being appointed appraisers in the above warrant have attended to the same, and do appraise said colt at twenty five dollars Abel Butterfield Samuel Downing A true Record Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 226 1844 List of persons liable to be enrolled as prepared by the Assessors May 1844 -- Amos Adams John Beals Wm. Brigham Benjamin Brown Edward M. Brown Charles Brown Albert W. Bryant Cyrus F. Crosley Curtis Capell Isaac Childs jr. Thomas Cutter Nathiniel Flint George C. Field John Gammel Jr Horace L. Gleason Joseph Garmon Richard Hawkins Lowell J Hardy Wm H Lawrence Wm S Locke Sidney Lawrence Leonard Lawrence Isaac Lakin Oran Nash Leonard Noyes Peletiah P Pierce Daniel Pierce Joseph B. Proctor Arach Proctor Harrison Pierce John A. Russell Jeremiah Russell George W. Smith Sylvanus W. Smith Elisha Spaulding George Stearns Luther Spaulding Thaddeus W. Smith Edward L. Tyler Joseph Underwood Francis Wellington Joseph B Wright Alexander W. Wallace Charles Stearns John K. Hanscomb William Davis Francis Estabrook Jeremiah B. Evans James L Cummins Aaron Garmon Billings Smith Jr Cummins Cutter Josiah Locke John Robbins Jonathan Locke Alex Mitchel John Smith Thomas Wadley Jonas Hanscomb Jonas Gammel Stephen Andrews Ichabad Rogers Luke W Wright David Wilkinson Joseph Sawyer Nathan Underwood 2d Norman Chandler Addison Smith Daniel Witherby Jedediah Blake Solon Foot Levi J Smith Gilman Lonce[?] John D. F. Barker Joseph Waterhouse Benjamin Heald Andrew Wellington Merritt Foot Hiram Clarke Solon Buswell Joseph Martin John Stearns Nathan Boynton Jonas C. Harrington Horace Stearns John T. Boynton Daniel Sweat John C. Young George W Simonds Ivory Harrison Amos Ainger James B Bailey John Reed Oliver Burdett John Q. A. Chandler William Cummings Richard Eaton Solomon Estabrook Charles Fiske Franklin Fiske Nathan Fessenden Jr Darius Fillebrown Nehemiah M Harington Charles Hutchinson Wm P Gibbs Hugh Graham Marshall H Locke Samuel Pencey Jonas C Wellington Stephen Locke Wm Locke Amos Locke Alfred Laws Benjamin Locke Ebenezer Lakeman Augustus J Lane Stilman Locke George Munroe James Parker Joseph G Reed Nathan H Reed Hiram Reed Reuben W Buck 227 844 Charles Robinson Joshua Simonds Jr Otis Simonds Joseph F Simonds Marcellus Simonds Henry L Simonds George Simonds James D. Sumner Nathan Simonds Charles Tidd Wm Townsend Walter Wellington Samuel Bridge John B.M. Barry Jefferson Thomas Washington Gilton[?] Daniel Coffin Wm H. Patten Charles Abbot Edmund Bridges Joel Reed John Murphy John Abbot James Ellinwood Christopher Brigham Wm White Charles Reed 2d Daniel C. Underhill William Locke 2d Oliver M. Winship John B Stevens James A Locke John Viles Jr. Benjamin S Young David A Tuttle Nathan Smith Charles A Butters Humphry Chadbours Wm J Carrier Isaac N Damon Horace Davis Isaac C Wright Henry Damon Edward Foster Hezekiah C Gale Walter Blodgett Samuel A Houghton George P Taylor Charles W Haskell Bowen Harington Josiah D Howe Wm Hudson Ebenezar C Hosmer Goram [Gorham] Jewett Baldwin Locke George Mulliken Frederick F Barker Francis Gilman Joseph Hill Abel Cutting Christopher C LeBaron E Abbott Mulliken Alexander H Snow Jeremiah Whitney George P Leonards Isaac Cushing John Bannon Sylvester Puffer C.R. Richardson Thomas H Rhodes James Ruth Hiram Sawtell Joseph Laws Benjamin F Locke George A Stimson Frederick A Stimson Wm H Smith Prescott Harvey Silas Wheeler Wm Locke 3d Bowen A Tufts Henry B Spear Calvin Laws Silas Wheeler 2d James B. Gilcreast Nathan Murrey Wm Viles Solomon Ellis Frederick P Cutter Elijah Gossam[?] Whole number of names in the above list is 213 Isaac Mulliken } Assessors of the Charles Robinson } Town of Lexington John Beals } James Keyes: Town Clerk 228 1844 Mortgage Smith to Robinson Know all men by these presents, that Billings Smith of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for and in consideration of the sum of thirty eight hundred fifty dollars paid by Geo. W. Robinson of Boston, County of Suffolk and Commonwealth aforesaid the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted sold and assigned and do by these presents grant sell and assign unto the said Geo. W. Robinson the following described goods and chattels viz. 5 Hhds [hogsheads] molasses, 10 chests tea, 20 bbls [barrels] ham, 500 bus corn, 20 casks nails, 4 boxes and 5 bbls sugar, 17 bags coffee, 4 bbls Do. [ditto] 400 Gs [gallons?] oil, 2000 lbs lard, and all and every description of goods, wares and merchandise now contained or any or all goods to that may be substituted for the above described goods to in the brick store lately occupied by Stephen Robbins situated in said Lexington. Also 75 cases mustard, 1000 lbs babary, 500 lbs cayenne, 300 bushels corn, 400 do. do. meal 10000 ft boards & lumber and all and every description of goods wares and merchandise now contained or may be substituted for them in the Winship Mills, so called situated in said Lexington 300 lbs cassia, 4000 lbs pepper, 5000 lbs ginger, 2000 lbs paint, 3000 lbs cayenne, 1000 lbs cloves, 8000 empty kegs and boxes, 400 bus corn 300 do. do. meal as well as all and every description of goods, wares merchandise now contained or such as may be substituted for them in the Perry Mills so called situated in West Cambridge in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid - also one team wagon for horses, one Pung one gig one do Harness three teams do one sleigh one light wagen. To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said Geo. W. Robinson, his executors, administrators, and assigns forever and I the said Billings Smith do avouch myself to the lawful owner of said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid provided nevertheless that if the said Billings Smith his executors or administrators shall pay until the said Geo. W. Robinson his executors administrators or assigns the said sum of thirty eight hundred and fifty dollars with interest and keep the above named property fully insured against loss or damage by fire then this mortgage shall be void continued up 229 1844 in witness whereof I the said Billings Smith have subscribed the same this twentieth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four Billings Smith L.S. Executed and delivered in presence of A.M. Kendrick A true copy, Attest James Keyes Town Clerk Received & recorded July 23d 1844 at 7 o'clock P.M. Division of Fence Pierce & Brown Whereas a dispute has arisen between James Brown & Nathaniel Pierce of Lexington about their respective rights in a partition fence in the line between their lands as farms at Lexington, we the subscribers, fence viewers of the Town of Lexington, duly chosen & sworn having on the application of the said Brown, and after having given due notice to the said Pierce, viewed the premises and duly considered the matter in dispute have assigned & do hereby assign to each of the said parties, his share of fence as follows viz. the said Brown shall build, and keep in repair a good & sufficient fence from his bars at cow yard to south side of gate in pond hole piece so called 18 rods, said Pierce the remainder 16 1/2 rods to corner of four acre lot, also to James Brown 14 rods 8 links of the North end of wall between the pond hole piece and four acre lot, the remainder to said Pierce 14 rods 8 links to new road, to said Brown 16 rods 7 links southerly from land of A.P. Richardson to stake by wall, the remainder 16 rods 7 links to Pierce, to said Brown 7 1/2 rods west from land of E. Pierce to stake in ditch, the remainder to land of Jonas Munroe to Pierce, to said Brown 18 1/2 rods 5 links south east end of ditch in middle- field so called, and the remainder of said ditch to Pierce, to said Brown from stake at dam 9 rods 5 links easterly to land of James Brown then northerly 3 rods 23 links to corner of wall and the wall from said corner to ditch to Pierce, to Brown 13 rods south east end ditch in new road meadow, the remainder to deem to Pierce, to Brown 10 rods of ditch from wall in old orchard so called to stake in ditch, the remainder 10 rods to Pierce, to Brown 6 rods from west end of ditch to- wards land of William Brigham the remainder to said Pierce. Given under our hands at Lexington this 10th day of June 1844 Joseph F. Simonds Stephen Locke A true record. Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 130 1844 Mortgage Smith to Munroe Know all men by these presents that I Billings Smith of Lexington in the Country of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gentleman, for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred & ninety eight dollars paid by Jonas Munroe of Lexington aforesaid Gentleman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted Sold and assigned, and do by these preents grant, Sell and assign unto the Said Jonas Munroe the following described goods and chattels viz Five cows, 1 Yoke of oxen, 1 Brown Horse, 1 Gray Horse, 2 Swine one two Horn wagon and Harness for same 1 old two Horse wagon, 1 market wagon, 1 ox cart, 1 Horse cart, 1 hay cutter three Ploughs, 2 harrows, 2 draught chains, 1 Pr lead chains 1 Pung 1 horse Sled 1/2 doz cane bottom chairs, 1 Rocking chair, 1 Card table, 1 work table, 1 Astral lamp, 2 carpets, 1 Rug, 1 Looking- glass 7 Flag bottom chairs, 1 dining table, 1 Feather bed & beding for the same, Eight Tons of English hay and eight Tons of meadow hay & oat straw, to have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said Jonas Munroe his executors administrators and assigns forever and I the Said Billings Smith do avouch myself to be the lawfull owner of Said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the Same in manner aforesaid provided nevertheless that if the Said Billings Smith or his heirs executors or administrators Shall pay unto the Said Jones Munroe his heirs executors administrators or assigns the said sum of six hundred & ninety eight dollars then this mortgage shall be void in witness whereof I the Said Billings Smith have Subscribed the same, this second day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty four Billings Smith Executed and delivered in presence of Almira M Chandler Joseph Chandler Received and Recorded Sept 2d 1844 at 9 oclock AM A true Record Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 131 Mortgage LeBaron to Muzzey Know all men by these presents that I Joseph F LeBaron of Lexington State of Massachusetts for and in consideration of the Sum of Forty dollars paid by Benjamin Muzzey of Said Lexington the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted Sold and assigned and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Benjamin Muzzey the following described goods and chattels, Viz three Bedsteads 6/ ea 2 Feather Beds, Bolsters & Pillows 6.00 15..00 nine dark chairs, 20 ea 5 comforters, 80 (cents) 2 work stands 2/- 6..80 two large table clothes 12/- ea Eight wash bowls & Pitchers 1/6 6..00 Lot crockery ware 2..12 Lot Tin ware 2..25 4..37 oil can 12/- 1 Alarm one day clock 24/1 6..00 woolen carpet about 30 yards 2/1- per yards 10..00 Lot cut wood in the shed prime & hard 15..00 Two Looking Glasses 2/3 ea Lot knives & Forks 1.12 1..87 being an estimated value of sixty five dollars 4/100 $65..04 To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the Said Benj. Muzzey to his executors, administrators and assigns and I the Said Joseph F LeBaron, do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of Said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the Same in manner aforesaid, provided nevertheless that if the Said Joseph F Le Baron or his executors or administrators or assigns the Said Sum of Forty dollars & interest in Six months, and in default of Such payment Said Muzzey or his certain attorney may enter & possess of the same, for the consideration heretofore named then this mortgage shall be void, In witness whereof, I the said Joseph F LeBaron have subscrib ed the same this twelveth day of September in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and Forty four Joseph F LeBaron Executed and delivered in presence of James Keyes Received & Recorded Sept 12 1844 at 7 oclock P.M. Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 132 1844 Notice I, Schuyler Parks of Lincoln in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, Mortgage of certain articles of personal property Set forth in a Mortgage to me by Nathan Simonds of Lexington in Said County bearing date January 29th A.D. 1844 and recorded in the Town Clerks office of Lexington aforesaid, hereby give notice to you the Said Simmonds and to all other persons interested in the Same, of my intention to foreclose said Mortgage for a breach of the condition thereof pursuant to the Statute. Lincoln Sept 17th 1844 Schuyler Parks Received and recorded Sept 18th at 6 o clock P.M. Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 133 Mortgage Estabrook to Farnsworth Know all men by these presents, that I William Estabrook Jr of East Lexington Yeoman, for and in consideration of the Sum of Eighty dollars paid by William J Farnsworth of Charlestown Hair dresser, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted Sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said William J Farnsworth the following described goods and chattels, viz one large night wagon with iron axletrees, one pair of Harness, one collar, Bridle, leading chains, Belly and Back Bands, one grey Stud Horse named Bill, one Iron Rake, one wagon Bench, and if further agreed that the Said Estabrook Shall Keep the possession of, and use the said property without charge from said Farnsworth until default be made in the performance of this contract, but if the Same Shall be attached, or said Estabrook Shall Sell the same without the assent of Said Farnsworth in writing, then it Shall be lawful for Said Farnsworth to take immediate possession of Said property to his own use, To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the Said Farnsworth his executors, admininistrators and assigned forever, and I the Said William Estabrook Jr do evouch myself to be the lawfull owner of Said goods and chattels, and have good right to Sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided, nevertheless, that if the Said Estabrook, his executors or administrators Shall pay unto the Said Farnsworth his executors administrators or assigns the Said Sum of Eighty dollars in thirty days from the date hereof, with interest on the same, then this mortgage Shall be void as also a certain note for Said Sum, In witness whereof, I the Said William Estabbrook Jr, have subscribed the same this first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four, Executed and delivered } in presence of } (The alteration of First Oct.. } William Estabrook Jr, was made before signing } Isaac V. Hadley. Received and recorded Oct 2d 1844 at 7 oclock P.M. Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 134 1844 Mortgage Hosmer to Parker Know all men by these presents, that I Ebenezer C Hosmer of Lexington County of Middlesex State of Massachusetts Yeoman For and in consideration of the same of Seventy one & 24/100 dollars paid by J Simonds Parker, Trader the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said J Simonds Parker the following described goods and chattels, viz 1 Beaureau valued at eight dollars $8 00 1 Pembroke Table " " Five " 5 00 6 Parlor chairs " " 40 cts each 2 40 6 Common do " " 25 " " 1 50 1 Patent Bedstead " " Five dollars 5 00 1 Feather bed and Bedding Ten " 10 00 1 Beadstead, Bed & Bedding valued at Ten 10 00 1 Clock " " Five " 5 00 2 Wash Tubs, valued at 75 cts each 1 50 1 Bedstead & Bedding & Bed valued at Six dollars 6 00 1 Clothes Basket seventy five cents 75 1 work Table valued at two dollars 2 00 1 Pair Bellows & Brush valued at one & 50/100 dollars 1 50 1 Blue chest valued at three dollars 3 00 1 Doz Knives & Forks valued at three " 3 00 1 Lot of Hard ware valued at six dollars 6 00 1 " " Tin " " " three " 3 00 1 " " Crockery " " " five " 5 00 1 " " Manure " " twelve 12 00 [total] $90..65 To have and to hold the aforesaid goods & chattels to the Said J Simonds Parker his executors, administrators and assigns forever, and I the Said Ebenezer C Hosmer do avouch myself to the lawfull owner of Said goods and chattels and have good right to Sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided nevertheless, that if the said Ebenezer, C Hosmer his executors & administrators, Shall pay unto the Said J Simonds Parker, or his executors, administrators or assigns the said sum of seventy one & 25/100 dollars with interest from date written one year from April 1st, 1845 then this mortgage Shall be void. In witness whereof, the Said Ebenezer, C Hosmer, have subscribed the same, this twentyninth day of October in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty four Ebenezer C Hosmer Executed and delivered in presence of James Keyes Received and recorded Oct 29th 1844 Attest, James Keyes Town Clerk 135 Mortgage Lovejoy to Osborn Know all men by these presents That I Oliver C Lovejoy of West Cambridge in the County of Middlesex and Com monwealth of Massachusetts, Stage Proprietor, in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars to me paid by Leonard Osborn of West Cambridge aforesaid Stage Proprieter the receipt whereof is hereby acknolwedged have granted, bargained and Sold and by these presents do grant, bargain and Sell unto the Said Leonard Osborne his executors, administrators and assigns the following described articles of personal property Viz: two grey Horses, two bay Horses, one Omnibus Coach, marked with the words of Governor Eustis, one green Omnibus Sleigh and four Stage Harnesses, being the same property this day Conveyed to me by said Leonard Osborn, To have and hold all and singular the said good and chattels unto the said Leonard Osborn, his executors, administrators and assigns to his & their sole use forever, and I the said Oliver C Lovejoy for myself and my executors, and administrators do covenant to and with the said Leonard Osborn his executors administrators and assigns, that I am lawfully posessed of the said goods and chattels, as of my own property that the same are free from all incumbrances that I have a good right to sell and convey the same to the said Leonard Osborn his executors adminis trators and assigns as aforesaid and that I will and my execut ors and administrators Shall warrant and defend the same to the said Leonard Osborn his executors admininistrators and assigns, against the lawfull claimes and demands of all persons Provided nevertheless that if the Said Oliver C Lovejoy his executors or admininistrators Shall well and truly pay unto said Osborn his executors admininstrators or assigns the Said Sum of one thousand dollars in manner following to wit, one hundred dollars on the first day of December next, one hundred dollars on the first day of April next, one hundred dollars on the first day of June next, one hundred dollars on the first day of August next, one hundred dollars on the first day of October next one hundred dollars on the first day of December A.D. 1845 one hundred dollars on the first day of February A.D. 1846, one hundred dollars on the first day of April A.D. 1846, one hundred dollars on the first day of June A.D., 1846, one hundred dollars on the first day of August A.D. 1846, with interest on Said Sums, Hence this Deed and also ten certain promissory notes bearing even date herewith signed by the Said (continued over) 136 1844 (brought over) Olive C Lovejoy whereby he promises to pay the said Leonard Osborn or bearer the said sums and interest at the times aforesaid, Shall all be void; otherwide Shall remain in full force and virtue, and provided also that untill default by the said Oliver C Lovejoy his executors and adminisrators in the performance of the condition aforesaid or some part thereof it shall and may be lawfull for him and thence to keep possession of the said granted property and to use and enjoy the same but if the same or any part thereof Shall be attached at any time before payment as aforesaid by any other creditor or creditors of the Said Oliver C Lovejoy or if the said Oliver C Lovejoy his executors or administrators shall attempt to sell the same or any part thereof or to remove the same or any part thereof out of this Commonwealth without notice to the said Leonard Osborn his executors adm inistators or assigns and without his or their assent to Such Sale or removal in writing expressed, then it Shall be lawfull for the Said Leonard Osborn his executors, admininistrators or assigns to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his & their own use in testimony whereof I the said Oliver C. Lovejoy have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirtieth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four Executed and delivered in presence of } Oliver C Lovejoy L.S. the words "Osborne his" or to remove the } Sum or any part thereof out of this } Commonwealth "and" or removed" } being first inderlined } M.P. Hamblin } Received and Recorded Nov 1st 1844 at a quarter past one oclock P.M. Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 137 1844 Mortgage Lane to Lane Know all men by these presents That I David H Lane of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Milkman for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and ninety four dollars paid by Josiah Lane of Billerica in Said County Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowlege, have granted, sold and assigned and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Josiah Lane the following described goods and chattels viz 1 Bay Horse at $80..00 1 Bay Mare at 30. $100.00 1 New Milk Wagon $108. 1 open Wagon $40.00 148.00 1 New Harness for $25, 3 doz Milk cans .30 55.00 1 Wagon Harness $20. 20.00 315.00 323.00 To have and to hold the afore described good and chattels to the said Josiah Lane his executors admininstra tors and assigns forever and I the said David H Lane do avouch myself to be the lawfull owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid Provided, nevertheless that if the said David H Lane his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Josiah Lane his executors admininstrators or assigns the said Sum of two hundred and ninety four dollars & interest in the following manner one hundred dollars & interest in one year from Oct 17th 1844 and the remainder in two years from the said seventeenth day of Oct 1844 and interest, then this mortgage and two notes for the above sums payable as aforesaid shall be void In witness whereof, I, the said David H Lane have subscribed the same, this fourth day of Novemer in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four David H. Lane L.S. Executed and delivered in presence of James Russell Received and recorded Nov..5th 1844 at half past 4 oclock P.M. Attest James Keyes, Town Clerk 138 Notice of Stray Beast Taken up in the enclosure of Luther Spaulding in Lexington one sorrel mare two or three years old with a white stripe in her forehead, three white feet and a switch Tail. Lexington Nov 4th 1844. Luther Spaulding Warrant To Albert W. Bryant & P.P. Pierce both of Lexington L.S. Greeting You are hereby appointed and empowered to appraise upon oath, at the true value thereof in money acording to your best judgement, one sorrel mare taken up by Luther Spaulding of Lexington who has entered and posted the same and the law directs And you are to make return of this warrant and your closings thereon, into the Town Clerk's office of said Lexington written seven days from the date hereof. Given under my hand and seal this 9th day of Nov 1844 James Keyes Town Clerk of Lexington November 9th 1844 This is to certify that Mr. Albert W. Bryant & P.P. Pierce appeared before me and made oath as Prescribed by law Ambrose Morell Justice of Peace Pursuant to the written warrant we have appraised the within desccribed beast at thirty five dollars, according to law Lexington Nov 9th 1844 Albert W Bryant P.P. Pierce Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 139 Mortgage Lane to Lane Know all men by these presents, that I Augustus J Lane of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts Husbandman for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred and fifty four dollars, paid by Josiah Lane of Billerica in Said County Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned and do by these presents grant, sell and assign, unto the said Josiah the following described goods and chattels viz one chestnut colored horse of the value of eighty dollars one horse cart and harness worth forty dollars, one Pung Sleigh - one pair of red oxen worth sixty dollars two Ploughs four Pitch forks four rakes - two draft chairs - four Shovels - four manure forks one hay waggon one ox cart To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said Josiah his executors admininstrators and assigns Forever and I the Said Augustus J. avouch my self to be the lawfull owner of Said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid Provided nevertheless that if the said Augustus J his executors or administrators shall pay unto the Said Josiah his executors administrators or assigns the said of five hundred and fifty four dollars with interest thereon from date then this mortgage shall be void. In witness whereof I the said August J. Lane have subscribed the same this tenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five August J. Lane Executed and delivered in presence of L Marrett Received and recorded Feb 13th 1848 at ten Oclock A.M. Attest James Keyes Town Clerk 140 Mortgage Lothrop & Lothrop Know all men by these presents that Stillman L Lothrop of Lexington in the county of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts for and in consideration of Fifteen hundred dollars paid by Stillman Lothrop of Cambridge Park in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth aforesaid the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned unto the said Stillman Lothrop the following described goods and chattels viz: Two Sorrel horses one Bay horse one young horse, one heavy waggon one lighter do, with all the harness attached and belonging to the aforesaid horses and waggons, one Pung, one heavy Sled, all the hay, manure and Grain and all and every description of goods, wares and merchandise now contained on any or all goods & they may be substituted for the above described goods &c. in the stable and out buildings lately occupied by Mr Benjamin Johnson, situated in Malden, also all furniture, such as seives, scoops and balances, all grain meal and meal Bags, and all and every description of goods wares and merchandise, contained in the Mill owned by the said Stillman Lothrop or may be substituted for them in said Mill in Malden. Also one Bay horse one Mare, one chaise and harness, one Buggy Waggon and harness one slay, two buffaloe Robes now contained in the Barn and outbuildings of Eli Robbins, or may be substituted for them. Also all the Furniture Viz four carpets, one small Secretary one large one Do, 3 Glasses, 3 sets of chairs, one Piano Forte three Bedsteads with the feather beds and mattress, six tables, one Sofa, two Rocking Chairs, [illegible] Beareaus, three Stoves and Lot of Kitchen Furniture and all and every description of goods, wares, and merchandise now contained or any or all goods &c contained in the dwelling House now occupied by Stillman L Lorthrop situated in Lexington or any or all goods & that may be substituted for them. Also all the Turf, Wood &c and all and every description of goods, wares, and merchandise now contained or any as all goods that may be substituted for them &c in the cellar and woodhouse attached to the dwelling of the said Lothrop situated in said Lexington, Also one half of a Pew situated in the Follen Church in said Lexington in the carried up 141 brought up Broad Isle, being the last Pew on the left hand towards the Pulpit to have and to hold the above described Goods and chattels to the said Stillman Lothrop, his Executors, Adminis trators and assigns forever & I the said Stillman L Lothrop do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of this same, in manner aforesaid, provided nevertheless that if the said Stillman Lothrop, his executors and admin istrators shall pay unto the said Stillman Lothrop, his Executors, Admininistrators or assigns the said sum of fifteen hundred dollars with interest in one year from date and keep the above named property fully insured for the benefit of said Stillman Lothrop against loss or damage by fire then this Mortgage shall be void In witness whereof I the said Gittman L Lothrop have subscribed the same this twenty-eight day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four. Stillman L. Lothrop Executed and delivered in presence of E Smith jr Received and recorded March 4th 1845, at 7 oclock P.M. Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk The above Mortgage was canceled Nov 17 1845 by Request of Stillman Lothrop A W. Bryant Town Clerk 242 Mortgage Lothrop to Lothrop Know all men by these presents that Stillman L. Lothrop of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts for and in considera tion of Fifteen hundred dollars paid by Stillman Lothrop of Cambridge Park in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth aforesaid the receipt where of I do hereby acknowledge have granted sold and assigned unto the said Stillman Lothrop the following described goods and chattels viz Two Sorrel horses, one Bay horse, one Young horse, one heavy Waggon, one lighter do, with all the harness attached and belonging to the aforesaid horses and Waggons. One Pung, one heavy Sled, one lot of Manure in the Stable and out Buildings lately occupied by Benjamin Johson situated in Malden, also one hay cutter, one mixing trough, two Mares, one Balance, three hundred and thirty meal Bags in said Mill in Malden, also one Bay horse, one Mare, one Chaise and harness, one Hay, one Buggy Waggon and harness two Buffaloe Robes, contained in the Barn of Eli Robbins of Lexington and at the Mill aforesaid; Also four Carpets, one Small Secretary, one larger one Do, 3 Looking Glasses, three sets of Chairs, one Piano Forte, three Bedsteads with the Feather Beds and Mattress six tables one Sofa, two Rocking Chairs, Two Bureaus, three Stoves, one Lot of Kitchen Ware contained in the dwelling house now occupied by Stillman L Lothrop situated in Lexington Also one half Pew situated in the Follen Church in said Lexington to have and to hold the above described good and chattels to the said Stillman Lothrop, his executor admininstra tors and assigns forever. and I the said Stillman L Lothrop do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said good and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid provided nevertheless that if the said Stillman L Lothrop his Execuctors and admininstrators shall pay unto the said Stillman Lothrop his Executors, adminis trators or assigns the said Sum of Fifteen hundred dollars on demand then the mortgage shall be void, In witness whereof I the said Stillman L Lothrop have subscribed the same this twenty-sixth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty five carried up 243 Continued up Stillman L Lothrop Executed and delivered in presence of Eli Robbins Received March 29th at 4 1/2 Oclock P.M and recorded March 31st 1845, Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk The above mortage was canceled Nov 17th 1845 by request of Stillman L Lothrop Lothrop, Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk Stearns to Estabrook Sold to William Estabrook one red horse, black mare and tail 3 white feet and star in the forehead, supposed to be 12 years old for forty dollars Charles Stearns Received and recorded April 2d 1845, at 7 o'clock PM Attest Albert W Brdyant Town Clerk Notice Taken up by the subscribed in Lexington on the 5th inst [instant, meaning this month] two stray oxen about ten years old, of a red color - one has a cut in the left ear - Lexington April 5th 1845 James Pierce, Received & recorded April 10th 1845 Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 244 1845 Mortgage Phinney to Kent & Phinney Know all men by these presents that I Elias Phinney of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Esquire for the consideration herein after mentioned have bargained, sold, assigned and made over, the following goods & chattels, to John Kent of Charlestown in said County & George Palfrey Phinney of Lexington aforesaid Viz; 1 Buggy & harness, 1 yoke of oxen (Red), one yoke of cattle, consisting of a Stag & Bull, and six yearling heifers of the Ayershire breeds, To have & to hold the same to the said John Kent & George Palfrey Phinney, their executors, administrators or assigns, as their own proper goods & chattels The condition of this bill of sale is such that whereas the said John Kent and George Palfrey Phinney have this day become sureties for me on a certain note of hand, signed by me as principals, given to the Treasure of the Trustees of the Lexington Ministerial Fund, for the Sum of two hundred fifty dollars, bearing date the first day of January 1845 & payable in one year with interest annually, Now if I the said Elias Phinney shall pay to the said Treasurer (Nathaniel Mulliken.) as his successor in office the said note and shall indemnity and save harmless the said John Kent & George Palfrey Phinney from said note than the aforewritten bill of sale to be void, otherwise to remain & be in full force & virtue. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand the twelfth day of May 1845 Elias Phinney Received & recorded May 18th 1845 at 30 minutes past four o'clock P.M. Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 245 1845 Mortgage Wheeler to Grover Know all men by these presents that I Silas G Wheeler of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts labourer In consideration of one hundred and eight five dollars, to me paid by William Grover of said Lexington yeoman the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell & convey unto him the said Grover his heirs & assigns the following articles of personal propety the viz; 1 open market waggon $5 00 1 Covered " " 3 00 1 harness 15- 1 horse 50- 1 Sleigh & harness 25- 24 milk cans 15- $185- To have & to hold the same to him this said Grover his heirs & assigns to his & their use & behoof & I do covenant with him the said Grover his heirs & assigns that I have good right to sell & convey the same to him the said Grover in manner & form aforesaid & that I will defend the same to him the said Grover his heirs & assigns against the lawfull claims of all persons. Provided nevertheless that if the said Silas A Wheeler, his heirs & assigns pay to the said William Grover his heirs & assigns the above sum of one hundred & eighty-five Dollars, in one year from date hereof with legal interest until paid then this deed of sale to be null & void otherwise to be remain in full force and virtue. Silas A Wheeler L.S. In witness whereof I have set my hand & seal with fourteenth day of May A.D. 1845 Signed Sealed in presence of John Nilson Received and Recorded May 28th 1845, at 4 1/2 o'clock P.M. Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 246 1845 A List of persons liable to be enrolled to do Military duty as prepared by the Assessors, May 1845~ James Parker Nathan H. Reed Hiram Reed Otis Simonds Joshua Simonds jun Charles Abbott Amos Angier Benj Locke James A. Locke Daniel Lakeman Edward Winship John Viles jun Wm. H Patton Wm B. Currier Silas Wheeler Abel Cutting Thomas Butters Henry Damon William Woods Nathan Simonds Edward Bridges Alfred Laws Stephen Locke Joseph Reed Isaac C Wright Isaac N Damon Solomon Ellis Joseph Burditt Wm Locke Amos Hill Nathel George Amos Locke Jacob Putman Marshall Locke Thomas R. Greenleaf Benj S. Young Chandler Richardson Hiram Sawtell Charles Hutchinson George P. Leonards Wm Viles Joseph T. Simonds Charles Tidd Stephen C. Warren Sylvester Puffer Bowen Harrington John Q. A. Chandler John Bannon Charles Butters Abijah Perry Horace Davis Wm Hartwell Samuel A. Houghton Jacob Hobbs Elbridge W. Giles Wm Hudson Ebenr C. Hasher Oliver W. Kendell Aaron Gooseman Ambrose Stearns Oliver Burditt Jefferson Thomas Franklin Fiske Isaac Cushing Charles Angier David Hanson Stephen Reed Marcellus Simonds William Cummings Peter Lenfesty C. P. Wheeler James D. Sumner Henry Simonds Nathan. B. Chandler Charles Locke 2d John Reed Elijah Gossum Luther Spaulding Galen Allon Hiram Clarke Hiram Woodbury Lowell Hardy Oliver Munroe Isaac Childs jun Addison Smith Nathel Harrington Darius C. Underhill Alfred Stevens Nathan Underwood 2d Joseph Underwood 2d John Robinson George P. Phinney Soloman Estabrook Charles Blodgett Edward Foster Moses E. Rowe Joseph G. Rowe Wm Virgin Goram GGunst Bonin A Tufts Jacob Mott Isaac Woody Humphrey Chadbourn George A Stimson Frederic A Stimson Benj T. Locke Joseph A Wellington Charles Brown Luke W Wright David Rogers John Gammell 2d John W. Blanchard Curtis Capell John Russell Oran Nash Harrison Pierce Joseph Howe Charles Brown Henry Febes Stillmen L Lothrop Stranus W. Smith Abel E. Bridge Patrick Mitchell 247 1845 Richard Harkin John G Boyenton George Stearns Wm H. Smith Daniel Pierce Hugh Graham Abel Wyman Francis Wellington Elias Dupee Charles Fiske Joel Reed Wm Estebrook 2d Joseph Avery Alfred H Colburn Jonas C. Wellington Emery A Mulliken Thomas Hadley Luther Farnsworth John Sidman George Munroe Josiah Locke David Page Andrew Wellington Erastus Hamilton Charles Brook Abel Mitchell John Berry Hugh M Reed Oliver M Winship Elisha Spaulding Alexander W Dunlap William Brigham W. H. Smith 2d Ebenr Blaidsell Augustus J. Lane Edmund M. Brown Wm Laurence Joseph B. Wright Jonas Hanscom Charles Stearns John R Hanscom Francis Fiske Jonas C. Harrington James S Munroe George Mulliken Oliver Brown John B. M. Berry Levi G Fessenden Charles Reed Loring Cummings Charles Kelly Joseph Rogers John Cheney Cummings Cutler Frances H Estebrooks John Chase Reuben W Reed Otis Locke jn Nathel Flint Leonard Noyes Siles Wheild 2d Albert W Bryant Jeremiah Russell Nathan Fessenden jur George W. Smith Sidney Laurence Thomas W Earl John Smith Otis Dana Avery Hansen Isaac Lakin Charles H Batton Nathan Smith Benj Brown Joseph B Procter Stillman Locke Robert Walten John Emery Jonn Locke Albert Chamberlain Levi J. Smith Jonas Gammell Prescott Bennett Billings Smith 2d George W Simonds Jonah H Reed Ames Adams Whole number of names in the above list is 210 May 26th, 1845 William Chandler Silas Cutler Jonas C Wellington} Assessors of Lexington Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 248 Mortgage 1845 Puffer to Parker Know all men by these presents That I Sylvester Puffer of Lexington in the County of Middlesex State of Massachusetts, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred thirty- four & 92/100 -- dollars paid by J Simonds Parker that receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant sell and assign unto the said J Simonds Parker -- the following described goods and chattels, Viz: one Horse value at forty dollars $40.00 one Horse Hay Wagon value at ten Dolls 10.00 one Cow valued at twenty five Dolls 25.00 one Sleigh valued at ____ ____ 15.00 Lot of Farming Tools such as Ploughs, Harrows, Hoes, Shovels, etc etc etc valued at Twenty- five Dollars 25.00 one Sow & Pigs valued at sixteen Dolls 16.00 one Horse Cart valued at thirty five Dolls 35.00 _______ $166.00 To have and to hold the afore-described goods and chattles to the said J. Simonds Parker, His executors, administrators and assigns forever. And I the said Sylvester Puffer do avouch myself to be lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided nevertheless, that if the said Sylvester Puffer his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said J. Simons Parker his one hundred thirty four & 92/100 Dollars within four months from date of this fifth day of May in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty five. Sylvester Puffer Executed and delivered in presence of H. B. Davis Received and recorded this the fifth day of July 1845, at 61/2 o'clock P.m. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 249 Mortgage 1845 Hoar to Whiting & Sherman Commonwealth of Massachusetts Know all men by these presents -- That I Samuel Hoar of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth aforesaid in consideration of forty dollars to me apid by Samuel B. Whiting and Abel W Sherman the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged do hereby give grant sell and convey unto the said Whiting & Sherman the following articles of personal property to wit, 1 Cook Stove valued at five dollars 5.00 1 Black Cow valued at twenty dollars 20.00 1 Clock valued at three dollars 3.00 1 Woolen Carpet valued at six dollars 6.00 To have and to hold the same to them the said Whiting and Sherman their heirs & assigns forever. That I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Whiting and Sherman & that I will warrant and defend the same to them their heirs & assigns. Provided nevertheless if the said Hoar pay to the said Whiting and Sherman the sum of ninety- dollars and eight cents as also a promisory note dated April the eight eighteen hundred and forty-four on demand and with interest then this deed to be void otherwise to remain in full force, In witnefs whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this twentieth day of August A.D eighteen hundred and forty five, Samule Hoar [LS] Witness Adolphus Smith Received and recorded this the twentieth day of August 1845 at seven & a half o'clock P.m. Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 250 Middlesex S.S. To Samuel Hoar of Lexington in said county the Mortgage named in a mortgage of personal property dated the twentieth day of August 1845, and recorded in the Town Clerks office Book of Mortgages page 249_ Notice is hereby given by us the mortgagees named in the above mentioned mortgage, of our intention to foreclose the same for a breach of the condition thereof, and that the period allowed by law for the redemption of the same will commence from this date~ Waltham Sept 18th 1845, Whitney & Sherman By S C B Whiting Received & recorded Sept 23d 1845, at 7 1/2 o clock P.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk Notice Taken up by the subscriber in Lexington on the 12 inst one stray Heifer about two years old of Brown Color with a white spot in the forehead and a cut of a straight mark on her hip~ Lexington Oct 14th 1845, Sullivan Wellington Received & recorded Nov 3d 1845, Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk Warrant To Joseph Eaton & John Q A Chandler both of Lexington~ Greeting LS You are hereby appointed and empowered to appraise upon oath, at the true value thereof in money according to your best judgement, one Brown Heifer taken up by Sullivan Wellington of Lexington, who has entered and posted the same as the law directs~ And you are to make return of this warrant and your doings thereon into the Town Clerks office of said Lexington within seven days from the date hereof~ Given under my hand and seal this 3d day of November 1845~ Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk Middlesex ss Nov 7th 1845~ The above named Joseph Eaton & John Q. A Chandler personally appeared and made oath that they would faithfully appraise the beast therein mentioned according to the best judgment William Chandler Justice Peace Pursuant to the within warrant we have appraised the beast above mentioned at eight dollars & fifty cents Nov 7th 1845~ Joseph Eaton John Q. A. Chandler The above warrant was returned & recorded Nov 11th 1845 Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 252 Mortgage Puffer to Chopin Know all men by these presents that I Sylvester Puffer of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Laborer~ for and in consideration of the sum of thirty five dollars, paid by Henry C. Chapin of Lincoln, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Physician~ the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant sell and assign unto the said Henry C. Chapin, the following described Goods & Chattels Viz; One cooking Stove and furniture the one now in the use of Puffer value $14.00 One Time piece " 5.00 One Bureau " 3.00 Three Beds, Bedstead & Bedding " 25.00 One four foot Pine table " 1.00 One 3 ft. Table " .50 One Toilet Table " .50 One light stand or Table " .50 Seven dark coloured chairs " 2.00 One Rocking chair " 1.00 One children's Bed & Bedding " 3.00 One Looking Glass " .50 One small do " .25 four green chairs " .50 three children's chairs " .50 Twenty five lbs of Butter 5 dolls. [dollars] 3/4 Br of flour 6 dolls 200 lb Pork– " 21.00 One and a half Bushels of white Beans 2.00 One and a half Bushels of Rye 1.50 two Barrels of Apples 2.00 one blue cinque .50 two trunks .50 one blue chest 1.00 [total:] $84.75 To have and to hold the afore_described Goods & Chattels to the said Henry C. Chapin of Lincoln Physician his executors, administrators and assigns forever, And I the said Sylvester Puffer of Lexington do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said Goods and Chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same, in manner aforesaid~ continued on the next page 253 Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Sylvester Puffer of Lexington County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts, his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Henry C Chapin, Physician or his executors administrators, or assigns the said sum of thirty five dollars with interest, then this mortgage shall be void, otherways remain in full force & virtue~ In witness whereof I the said Sylvester Puffer have subscribed the same, this tenth day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty five~ Sylvester Puffer Executed and delivered in presence of Sarah Angier Received and recorded Dec 10th 1845 at 1/4 before 6 o clock P.M.~ Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk Mortgage William Near to Nathan Near Know all men by these presents, That I William Near of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex, Yeoman, for and inconsideration of the sum of five hundred dollars paid by Nathan Neat, of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, Saddler, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Nathan Near , the following described goods and chattels, viz; 12 Cows 4 horses 2 Milk Waggons 1 Cart 1 Hay Waggon Harnesses & tackling Milk cans Ox-chain Continued on the next page 254 Mortgage of Near to Near continued Hoes, spades, shovels & plows The above property is all at said Lexington, on the farm hired by me & the same carried on by me as a milk=farm. & said property is used upon the said farm. It is hereby expressly agreed & that said William Neat continues, the use said provided until he makes default by not paying property the note of hand hereinafter named, but the said Nathan Neat shall have a right to take possession of said property previously should it become necessary for his security. To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said Nathan Near his executors, admini strators and assigned forever. And I the said William Near do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said good and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of this same in manner aforesaid. Provided nevertheless that if the said William Near his executors or administrators shall pay unto the said Nathan Near his executors, administrators or assigns the said sum of five hundred dollars in one year from this date, with interest to be paid semi-annually at the rate of six per centum per annum, then this mortgage shall be void, and also a note of this date given by said William to said Nathan promising to pay said sum & interest, as aforesaid. In witness whereof, I, the said William Near have subscribed the same this ninth day of February in the year of our Lord eighteen Hundred and forty six William Neat Executed and delivered in presence of Edward Blake Alfred W. Chandler Received & recorded February 11th 1846, at 10 minutes before ten o'clock A.M. Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 255 Deed of a Pew to David A. Tuttle Know all men by these presents that we J. P. Parker Abby Parker wife of David Parker in relinquishment of right of Dower, George Tuttle, Martha Tuttle & J. P. Parker as guardian to Eliza Jane & Emily Anne Tuttle minors all of Lexington County of Middlesex in consideration of Four dollars to us paid by David A Tuttle of said Lexing ton the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged do hereby grant & convey to David D Tuttle, his administrators and assigns, one third undivided part of Pew No 34 in Meeting house of 1st Congregational Society in Lexington To have & to hold to him & his assigns forever In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals this fifteenth day of Jany 1846 Witness Benjamin Muzzey J. Simonds Parker LS Oliver W. Kendall Abby Parker Middlesex S.S. Jany 15 1846 George Tuttle When personally appeared the Martha Tuttle above named J L. Parker George J Simonds Parker as Tuttle, Matha Tuttle & J Simmonds, Guardian to Elisa Jane & Parker as guardians to Elisa Emily Ann Tuttle James & Emily Ann Tuttle and acknowledged the above to be their free act and deed before me. Benjamin Muzzey Justice Peace Received & Recorded Feb 17th 1840 Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 256 1846 Mortgage of Lane to Bridge Know all men by these presents that I, Seth Lane of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Shoe Manufacturer, for and in conside -ration of the sum of forty dollars and fifty nine cents paid by Abel E Bridge of Lexington in said County and Commonwealth, Carrier, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign, unto the said Abel E Bridge, the following described here viz; One Sorrell colored horse about 10 years of age valued at forty dollars $40.00 To have and to hold the afore described horse to the said Abel E Bridge his executors administrators and assigns forever and I the said Seth Lane do avouch myself to be the lawfull owner of said horse, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid Provided nevertheless that if the said Seth Lane, his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Abel E Bridge, his executors, admin -istrators or assigns the said sum of forty dollars and fifty-nine cents with interest whereas in one year from date, then this mortgage shall be void In witness whereof I the said Seth Lane have subscribed the same this twenty-fifth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty six Seth Lane Executed and delivered in presence of Albert W Bryant George Stearns Received and recorded the 25th day of February 1846 at 25 minutes past 10 oclock A.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 257 1846 Mortgage of Currier to Chandler Know all men by these presents, that I William J Currier of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Physician, in consideration of eight hundred and forty-five dollars & seventy-five cents, to me paid by William Chandler of Lexington in the County aforesaid [illegible] the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Chandler, all the goods and chattels mentioned and specified in the schedule hereunder written. To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to him the said Chandler his Executors, Administrators or assigns forever. Provided nevertheless, that if I the said Currier my Executors, Administrators or assigns or any of them do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid unto the said Chandler, his Executors Administrators or assigns the sum of eight hundred forty five dollars and seventy five cents with interest for the same on or before the first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and forty-six. Then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force, and it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of eight hundred forty-five dollars & seventy five cents and interest the said Currier, shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Chandler and enjoy and use the goods and premises aforesaid, without hindrance from the said Chandler or his assigns; and in case default be made of payment of this said sum of eight hundred forty-five dollars & seventy five cents, and interest till the expiration of the time aforesaid then the said Chandler his Executors, Administrators or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same and to his sole use and benefit without any molestation or hindrance from the said Currier or any other person acting for or claiming by or under the said Currier. Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement to wit; 2 Carpets $66. | 1 Sofa $ 35.00 | 1 Silver Castor $10.00 1 do 12.75 | 1 Wash table 5.00 | 1 Cake Basket 8. 1 Straw do 3.50 | 1 centre do 13.00 | 1 Stone[?] dining sett 20.00 1 Secretary 25.00 | 6 Stuff bottom chairs 30.00 | 1 Beaureu 11.00 1 Stuff R. Chair 13.00 | 1 Centre Glass 9.00 | 2 wash stands 2.00 [blank] | 2 Toilet tables 3.00 [total] $265.75 Continued on next page 258 1846 Mortgage of Currier to Chandler continued 1 Looking Glass $9.00 1 center table clock 4.00 2 Butter Knives 3.50 2 Dessert Spoons 3 table do 6.00 1 china sett 9.00 6 chairs 4.00 2 hair Mattresses 30.00 1 palm Mats 9.00 2 looking glasses 3.00 2 bedsteads 18.00 1 Stair Carpet 15.00 Bedding 50.00 1 Pyramid Stove 14.00 1 Cooking do 17.00 2 pitchers & 8 bowls 3.00 [total] $198.00 1 dozen silver spoons $13.00 1 single sleigh 22.00 1 brass mounted harness 32.00 2 Buffaloe skins 6.00 1 Sulkey 150.00 Library 60.00 Surgical Instruments 100.00 [total] 383.00 198– 265.75 [total] $846.75 In testimony whereof, I the said William J. Currier hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of Febuary in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty six~ William J. Currier~ Executed in the presence of John Q. A. Chandler Nathan B. Chandler Lexington Feby 25th A.D. 1846~ I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid William Chandler~ Wm J Currier Attest John Q. A. Chandler~ Recd & recorded Feby 28th 1846 at 10 o'clock A.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 259 1846 Mortgage Lord to Underwood Know all men by these presents that I John H. Lord of Boston in the County of Suffolk and State of Massachusetts, Merchant, in consideration of the sum of three thousand dollars to me paid by Mrs. Sarah Underwood of Boston aforesaid widow, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted bargained and sold and do by these presents grant, bargain and sell all and singular the goods now, and effects mentioned and contained in this schedule hereto annexed, To have and to hold all and singular the said property unto the said Underwood her executors, administrators and assigns to her and their use forever. And I the said Lord for myself my executors and administrators do covenant to and with the said Underwood her heirs and assigns that I am lawfully possessed of the said property as of my own property, that that the same is free from all incumbrances and that I will and my executors and administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said Underwood her executors and assigns against the lawful claims of all persons. Provided nevertheless that if the said Lord his executors or assigns shall well and truly pay unto the said Underwood her heirs or assigns the said sum of three thousand dollars in five years from the day of the date hereof with interest annually then this obligation as also a certain prommisory note of even date and tenor herewith, shall both be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect~ And provided also that until default by the said Lord executors or administrators in the performance of the conditions aforesaid it shall and may be lawful for him to keep possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof shall be attached by any creditor or creditors of the said Lord or if he shall attempt to sell the same or any part thereof then it shall be lawful for the said grantee to take immediate possession of the whole of said property to her own use~ In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelvth day of November in the year Eighteen hundred forty five~ John H. Lord LS In presence of Geo. Alex. Smith Ebenezer Smith continued over 260 1846 Mortgage of Lord to Underwood Schedule referred to in the within instrument~ 1 Centre Table | 6 Rocking chairs | 1 Wardrobe Mantle Lamps | Kitchen Utensils | 4 carpets (Chamber) 1 Solar " | 3 Stair Carpets | 1 Light Stand 1 Half Solar " | 1 Entry Carpet | 2 lots Knives Forks 1 Divan | 18 Chamber Chairs | 1 Do China Earthen Ware 1 Sofa | 2 Marseilles Quilts | 2 Tea setts, 2 Castors 6 Stuff chairs | 1 lot Sheets Bed Cloths | 5 Chamber setts 2 Card Tables | 5 Bedsteads | 2 Dressing Glasses 2 Rocking chairs | 5 Feather Beds | 1 Lot Books 1 Looking Glass | 2 Wash sinks | 1 Entry Lamp 1 Picture (Baptismal) | 2 Washstands | 1 Piano Forte Stool 2 Carpets | 2 Beaureaus | 1 Span Horses (Black) 6 Cane chairs | 1 Dressing Table | 1 Carryall 2 Card Tables | 1 Rocking chair | 1 Buggy 1 Looking Glass | 1 Chamber Table | 1 pr Harnesses 1 Timepiece | 1 Secretary Know all men by these presents, That I Sarah Underwood of Boston the within named Mortgage, in consideration of the sum of Three Thousand Dollars to me paid by Herman Powers of Boston, the receipt of which sum is hereby ack -nowledged, do hereby sell, assign, transfer and set over to him the said Powers his heirs & assigns all my right title & interest in & to the within mortgage & the property named therein & to the note & debt secured thereby, witness my hand & seal the ninth day of February, A.D. 1846~ Sarah Underwood LS Witness John A. Underwood I John H Lord, the mortgagor within named hereby authorise Herman Powers the Assignee of the Mortgage within named to late immediate possession of the property within described in his own right, under this mortgage, for the purpose of fore -closing the same. Dated the 7th March 1846~ John H. Lord Attest G. S. Bigelow Received & recorded April 2d 1846~ at 6 1/2 o clock A.M. Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 261 1845 Sale of Horse Estabrooks to Pierce Mr Peletiah [Pelatiah] P. Pierce, Bought Francis H. Estabrooks 1 Bay Mare $60.00 Lexington May 4th 1846~ Recd Payt Francis H. Estabrooks Attest Albert W. Bryant~ Received and recorded May 4th 1846~ at three o'clock P.M. A true record Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk Mortgage of Wyman to Gassett Know all men by these presents, That I Abel Wyman of Lexington in the County of Middlesex in consideration of the sum of one hundred & seventy three 80/100 Dollars to me paid by Lotan Gassett of Boston Merchant, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Gassett one bay horse five years old and one trotting sulkey~ To have and to hold all and singular the said goods and chattels unto the said Lotan Gassett his execu -tors, administrators and assigns, to his & their sole use forever, And I the said Abel Wyman for myself and my executors, and administrators, do covenant to and with the said Gassett his executors, administrators and assigns, that I am lawfully possessed of the said goods and chattels as of my own property; that the same are free from all incumbran -ces, and that I will and my executors and administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said Garrett his executors, administrators and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons~ Provided nevertheless, That if the said Abel Wyman his executors or administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said Gassett his executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of one hundred and seventy three 80/100 and interest on the same, then this deed, as also two certain promissory Continued on next page 262 1846 Mortgage of Wyman to Gassett continued notes one bearing even date herewith, signed by the said Wyman & the other dated June the fifth last signed also by the said Wyman whereby he promises to pay the said Gassett, the said sum and interest at the time aforesaid, shall be void; otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue. And provided also, That, until default, by the said Wyman his executors and administrators, in the performance of the condition aforesaid or of some part thereof, it shall and may be lawful for him & them to keep possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof, shall be attached, at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other creditor or creditors of the said Wyman, or if the said Wyman his executors or administrators, shall attempt to sell the same, or any part thereof, without notice to the said Gassett his executors or administrators or assigns, and without his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall lawful for the said Gassett his executors, administrators or assigns, to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his & their own use~ In testimony whereof I the said Abel Wyman, have hereunto set my hand and seal this seventh day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty six~ Abel Wyman LS Executed and delivered in presence of E. G Dudley Received and recorded July 13th 1846_ at 6 o clock P.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 263 1846 A list of Persons from 18 to 45 years of age liable to do Military duty May 1st 1846~ Joseph G. Reed Jerome B Danforth Isaac C. Wright Wm Viles Wm Patten John Viles Jr John Glidden Wm Hudson Hollis Gerry Wm Dearbon Jon H Tileston John Bates[?] Abel Cutting Horace Davis Alfred H. Colburn Wm Bryant Albert S. Locke Frederick Bailey Charles Reed Simeon L. Hildreth John Simpson Arthur A. Burnham Charles Angier Nelson B Sherman Benj Locke Stephen Locke Alfred Laws Marshall Locke Rufus Tinney Calvin Laws Hiram Reed Daniel Lakeman Silas Wheeler James Y. Colburn Elijah Mulliken Henry Mulliken John G. Sherman Albert G. Spaulding Francis D Hall Edward Bridges Sylvester Puffer George Butters John Reed John B Foster Elijah Gossom Eben'r C Hosmer James D. Sumner Amos Angier Charles A. Butters Wm J. Currier Wm Cummings Isaac N Damon Joseph Eaton Franklin Fiske Wm Hartwell Saml A. Houghten Bowen Harrington Amos Hill Wm Locke Amos Locke James Parker Stephen Reed Nathan H Reed Marcellus Simonds Joseph F Simonds Joshua Simonds Jr Samuel Rice Chs Hutchinson Chs. Tidd Nathan Simonds Wm Woods Benj. S. Young Henry Damon Otis Simonds James A Locke Peter Lenfesty George P. Simonds John Q A Chandler Walter Blodget Goram Jewett Bowen A. Tufts Humphry Chadbourn Nathan Underwood Thaddeus W. Smith George Smith Jr Lowell Hardy Isaac Childs Jr. Jonas C. Wellington Luther Spaulding Solomon Estabrook Chs Blodget Freeman L. Lyon John Bannon Ivory Sanborne Luke W. Wright Hugh M. Reed Stephen B. Andrews George A Stinson Parley Cutler Thomas H Rhodes John Morrison Hiram H Clarke Clive Munroe Francis Whitney Curtis Stearns Nathl Harrington Addison Smith Alonzo H Brigham John Edgerly Isaac Edgerly Chs Abbott Benj F Locke Albert W. Bryant Elias Dupee Alnus Saniter[?] Elisha Spaulding Henry Tobey John F Boyenton S. W. Smith Samuel Cary 264 1846 A list of Persons from 18 to 45 years of age liable to do military duty May 1st 1846. Continued Billings Smith Jr Curtis Capell Oran Nash Nathl Flint Joseph B Wright Edsard L. Syler Loring S. Peirce John Lewis John Blanchard Abel E. Bridge George Stearns Harrison Pierce P. P. Pierce Wm Brigham Chs B. Locke Wm H. Smith Baldwin Locke Edmund M Brown George Smith Francis Wellington Wm Laurence Sidney Laurence Jonas Gammell Joseph B Procter Hugh Graham George Munroe Nathan Fessenden Daniel Peirce John Gammell Jr Edward Foster Leonard Laurence Samuel Jones Thomas Earle James W Putnam Chs. E Williams Eben Gammell Isaac Lakin Loring Cummings Jesse Reed Charles Stearns Benj Brown Oliver Brown James S. Munroe Ivory Hanson Joseph Gannon Solon Foot Edward Longly Marshall Coolridge Prescott Bennett Thomas J. Stone Chs. Kelly Wm Mayhew Jona Locke Aaron Garmon Thomas Hadley J. B. M. Barry Albert F Fessenden King Carter Wm Cranston James B. Bailey Augustus Viles Luther Parker Reuben W. Reed Oliver M. Winship Elba Pierce Emery A Mulliken Moses A. Mason Jeremiah Gould James Waterhouse Wm Wallis Jewett Edson Chs B Winship Haskit Farwell Francis Gillman John Chase Jr Chs. P. Foster Solomon Ellis Luther Farnsworth George W Simonds John Stearns Chs Hall Samuel Batchelder Augustus E. Hale George W. Robinson Jefferson Thomas Stillman L Lothrop William Chandler} Silas Cutler} Isaac Parker} Assessors for Lexington Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 265 1846 Mortgage of Amos Locke to Wm Locke Know all men by these presents, That I Amos Locke of Lexington in the County of Middlesex in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Yeoman, for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars paid by William Locke of said Lexington Yeoman the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell, and assign unto the said William Locke, the following described goods and chattels, viz: one red horse called "John" one dapple grey mare, one white horse, two pungs, seventy five milk cans, one milk cab, two woollen carpets, one sofa, one mahogony card table, together of the value of two hundred and fifty dollars~ To have and to hold the afore_described goods and chattels to the said William Locke his executors, administrators and assigns forever~ And I the said Amos Locke do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid~ Provided, Nevertheless, That if the said Amos Locke executors, or administrators, shall pay unto the said William Locke his executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of two hundred and fifty dollars in one year with interest, then a promissory note for that sum given by said Amos to said William or even date herewith and this mortgage shall be void~ In witness whereof, I the said Amos Locke have subscribed the same this twentieth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty six~ Amos Locke Executed and delivered in presence of Ephraim Buttrick Received and recorded August 22d 1846 at 10 minutes before 8 o clock A.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk A true record 266 1846 Mortgage of Rhoades to Smith Know all men by these presents That I Thomas H Rhoads of Lexington, in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars paid by Jonas Smith of Lincoln in said County Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant sell and assign unto the said Jonas Smith the following described goods and chattels, viz, Six Milch Cows, one other called the Wellington Cow= one Black horse called Major_ one market wagon_ also five tons of english Hay_ and which above described property is now in the place of said Rhoades in said Lexington To have and to hold the afore-described Goods and Chattels to the said Jonas Smith his executors, administrators and assigns forever. And I the said Thomas H Rhoades do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said Goods and Chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Thomas H. Rhoades, his executors on administrators, shall pay unto the said Jonas Smith his executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of one hundred dollars with interest one half of said sum to be paid on the first day of January next 1847. And the other half on the sixth day of April next ensuing 1849_ Then this mortgage shall be void~ In witness whereof I the said Thomas H Rhoades have subscribed the same, this thirteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty six~ Thomas H Rhoades LS Executed and delivered in presence of Nathl Maynard Received and recorded Nov 14t 1846 at one quarter before 2 o'clock P.M. A true Record Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 267 1846 Mortgage of Brown to Cutler Know all men by these presents, That I Edmund M Brown of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts, Yeoman for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Dollars paid by Silas Cutler of the Town, County and State aforesaid Innholder, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents, grant sell and assign unto the said Silas Cutler, the following described Goods and Chattels, viz, one yoke, or pair of Oxen as described in a bill of sale from said Cutler to Brown, To have and to hold the afore_described goods and chattels to the said Silas Cutler, His executors, administrators and assigns forever And I the said Edmund M. Brown do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid~ Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Edmund M. Brown, his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Silas Cutler his executors, administrators, or assigns the said sum of Fifty dollars and the Lawful interest due thereon then this mortgage shall be void~ In witness whereof, I the said Edmund M. Brown have subscribed the same this twenty eight day of November in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty six Edmund M Brown L.S. Executed and delivered in presence of witness Judith A. Cutler George B. Procter Received & recorded Dec 2d 1846 at 10 minutes before 1 o'clock P.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 268 1847 Mortgage of Spaulding to Harrington Know all men by these presents, That I Luther Spaulding of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, For and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars paid by Charles Harrington Jr. of Lexington aforesaid, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Charles Harrington Jr the following described goods and chattels viz; Eight Cows, one Horse, a Horse Cart and a Market Waggon_ To have and to hold the aforedescribed goods and chattels to the said Charles Harrington Jr. his executors administrators and assigns forever; and I the said Luther Spaulding do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid, provided nevertheless that if the said Luther Spaulding or his executors or administrators shall pay unto the said Charles Harrington Jr or his executors, administrators, or assigns, the said sum of one hundred dollars together with interest in one year from date, then this mortgage with a note bearing even date, for the sum of one hundred dollars shall be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue~ In witness whereof I the said Luther Spaulding have subscribed the same this twenty-third day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven~ Luther Spaulding LS Executed and delivered in presence of Sarah H. Harrington Charles Harrington Received & recorded Jany 23d 1849 at nine oclock A.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 269 1847 Mortgage of Bannon to Mason Know all men by these presents, That I John Bannon of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Trader, in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and forty dollars to me paid by John Mason of Concord in the same county and Commonwealth afore said, Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, and sold and by these presents do grant, and sell unto the said Mason all my stock in Trade, together with my Donkey, Waggon and Sleigh~ To have and to hold all and singular the said goods and chattels unto the said Mason his executors, administrators and assigns forever, Provided Nevertheless, that if I, the said Bannon or my heirs, or assigns, shall well and truly pay to said Mason the sum of Two Hundred and forty dollars with legal interest for the same, within one year from the date hereof, then this instrument, together with a note of hand bearing even date with this instrument, shall both be void otherwise to remain in full force~ In Witness whereof I the said John Bannon have hereunto set my hand and seal this Sixteenth day of January in the year of our Lord, one Thousand-eight hundred and forty seven~ John Bannon LS Witness Joshua Buttrick Received and recorded Jany 18th 1847_ a 12 oclk .M. Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 270 1847 Mortgage of Jewett to Jewett Know all men by these presents, That I, Amory Jewett of Boston (in the County of Suffolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Carpenter in consideration of the sum of Seventy five dollars to me paid by Gorham Jewett of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Gorham Jewett his heirs & assigns the following described articles of personal property to wit: 2 Card Tables, 1-4 ft Mahogany Table, 1 Bureau, 1 Sofa, 3 Bed Steads, 4 feather Beds, 1 Book Case, 2 Looking Glasses, 1 Timepiece, 6 Hay Chairs, 2 Rocking Chairs, 5 Common chairs~ To have and hold all and singular the said goods and chattels unto the said Gorham Jewitt his executors, administrators and assigns to his & their sole use forever_ And I the said Amory Jewett for myself and my executors and administrators, do covenant to and with the said Gorham Jewitt his executors administrators and assigns, that I am lawfully possessed of the said goods and chattels as of my own property; that the same are free from all incumbrances, and that I will and my executors and administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said Gorham Jewett his executors, administrators and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. Provided nevertheless, That if the said Amory Jewett his executors or administrators shall well and truly pay unto the said Gorham his executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of seventy five dollars on demand with interest_ then this deed, as also a certain promissory note bearing even date herewith, signed by the said Amory Jewett, whereby he promises to 271 pay the said Gorham Jewett or order the said sum and interest at the time aforesaid shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue_ And provided Also, That, until default, by the said Amory, his executors and administrators, in the performance of the condition aforesaid, or of some part thereof, it shall and may be lawful for him & them to keep possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof, shall be attached, at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other creditor or creditors of the said Amory Jewitt, or if the said Amory Jewett, his executors, administrators or assigns and without his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall be lawful for the said Gorman Jewett, his executors, administrators, or assigns, to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his & their own use. In testimony whereof I the said Amory Jewett have herewith set my hand and seal this twentieth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven_ Amory Jewett LS Executed and delivered in presence of John Viles Jr Wm E. Cogswell Received & recorded Feby 13th 1849 at 1/4 of an hour before one o'clock P.M. Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk 272 1849 Mortgage of Gibbs to Gibbs Know all men by these presents that I, W. P. Gibbs of Lexington, Gentleman for & in consideration of twelve hundred dollars to me in hand paid by Mary Gibbs of Lexington at & before the sealing & delivery of these presents (the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged) have bargained sold & delivered unto the said Mary Gibbs the household furniture, comprising, table furniture viz three doz; spoons & two dozen forks & one dozen knives all of Silver, china, table cloths &c, second tables, 3 dozen chairs, two sofas 5 rocking chairs, six oil cloths, 3 wooden carpets, one bureau, 8 bedsteads, mattresses & beds & bed clothing three kitchen furniture kettles, pans &c, fourth 5 stoves 20 cords of wood, provisions in cellar turf &c fifth one horse chaise & wagon harness &c, Sixth farm produce noted in barns in Lexington & Burlington consisting of hay, grain, cow fodder &c & corn on the field not gathered, seventh farming tools, 2 horse carts & one ox cart, harrow, roller &c Eight Stock in 4 cows, 10 hogs, one yoke oxen &c, to have & to hold the said goods unto the said Mary her executors & administrators or assigns to her & their proper use & benefit forever, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal W. P. Gibbs LS Lexington Oct 19th 1846~ Witness to delivery of abovementioned articles Simeon L Hildreth Lucy A. Wyman Lexington April 1st 1847 I hereby add to the articles ennumerated in the within instrument, one cow two yoke of steers & two colts, purchased since the date thereof, to be held by said Mary as within mentioned, in consideration of one hundred thirty dollars paid me by Mary Gibbs~ W. P. Gibbs Recd & recorded April 3d 1849, at 1/2 past four o clock P.M. A true record Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 273 1847 Mortgage of Gammon to Gammon Know all men by these presents, That I Ebenezer Gammon of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Yeoman, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars paid by Aaron Gammon of Lexington aforesaid Yeoman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Aaron Gammon the following described goods and chattels, Viz; one yoke of bright red oxen at $80.00 One ox wagon at 20.00 [total] $100.00 To have and to hold the afore_described goods and chattels to the said Aaron Gammon his executors, administrators and assigns fever, And I the said Ebenezer Gammon do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid~ Provided, nevertheless, That if the said Ebenezer Gammon his _ executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Aaron Gammon his executors, administrators or assigns the said sum of one hundred dollars and interest in six months from date then a certain note of hand for the said sum of even date with these presents made by the said Ebenezer to the said Aaron are also and this mortgage shall be void~ In Witness whereof, I, the said Ebenezer Gammon have subscribed the same this ninth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven~ Ebenezer Gammon L.S. Executed and delivered in presence of James Russell Recd & recorded April 9th 1849 at 20 minutes past seven P.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 274 1847 A list of persons from 18 to 45 years liable to do military duty in Lexington on the 1st day of May 1847 Nathan Underwood | Theodore Fletcher | John Lewis Thadeus W Smith | Isaac Edgerly | Curtis Capell Levi J Smith | Edward Bentigus[?] | Oran Nash Andrew Wellington | Benjamin T Danforth | John T Boynton Francis A Welllington | Charles Kelly | Elisha Spaulding George W Smith | Moses Gay | John Hanscom William Laurence | John Skinner | Nathaniel Flint Luther Spaulding | Jonas Gammell | Loring S. Pierce Lowell J Haidy | Jonas Headley | Darwin[?] T Heall Oliver Munroe | Charles Hadley | Daniel Pierce Everett Smith | Samuel Smith | Peletiah [Pelatiah] P Pierce George Smith | Smith Runfall[?] | Charles B Locke Isaac Chiley Jr | George W Nichols | Wm H Smith Eli Simonds | Sullivan Wellington | Albert W Bryant Horatio Wellington | Stanwood Phinney | Otis H Dana Joseph A Wellington | Joel Reed | Charles Winship Benjamin F Locke | George Phinney | E Fiske Cyrus P Simonds | Edward Foster | Nathan Fessendin [Fessenden] Jr Bowen A Tufts | George Munroe | Josiah H Reed Thomas H Rhoady | Hugh Graham | Jonas Hanscom Solomon Estabrooks [Estabrook] | Albert S. Fessenden | Elias Dupee Charles Blodgett | Samuel Jones | Charles Stearns John Bannion | Darius Fillebroun | Jones C Harrington Goram Jewett | Cornelius McMahan | Frances Chafin [Chapin?] Leonard Laurence | Baldwin Locke | Hiram Pierce Luke Wright | Abel Butterfield | Harrison Pierce Prescott Bennett | Sidney Butterfield | Abram[?] Bryant William Bass | Wm Brigham S | amuel H Kemp Elisha Flagg | Abel E Bridge | Stephen Long Nathl [Nathaniel] Harrington | Joseph B Wright | John Chase Jr Stephen B Andrews | Sylvanus W Smith | George Reid William Davis | Charles Brown | James B Danforth Rufus Angier | Alnus Santee | Charles A Brown John Edgerly | John A Russell | George Mulliken Peter Collins | Ebenezer Garmon | Luther Farnsworth Frederic A Stimpson | Jeremiah Russell | Emory A Mulliken George A Stimpson | John Norcross | Jeremy[?] S Munroe James Heall[?] | John W Blanchard | Franklin Gillman Charles Reed | George Stearns | George Gould Benjamin Brown | James Smith | Jacob Hobbs Joseph Leager | Amos Angier | Charles Angier Josiah Smith | Charles A Butters | John Q A Chandler Walter M Blodgett | Isaac A Damon | Benjamin Locke Leonard Noyes | Henry Damon Nathan | Simonds John Stearns | Charles B Davis | Hiram Weeks Elexander [Alexander] W Dunlap | Franklin Fiske | Simeon L Hildreth[?] William Locke 2d | Holis[?] Gerry | Seth Withington Isaac Mitchell | Wm Heartwell [Hartwell] | Samuel Lakeman John Estabrook | Nehemiah Harrington | Edward Bridges Richard Hawkins | Samuel A Houghton | Joseph Mills B. R. Davidson | Bowen Harrington | Charles R Richardson Abel Wyman | Joseph D Howe | C P Wheeler Jewett Edson | Charles Hutchinson | Royal B Willis Jonah Locke | Wm Hudson | Wellington Rice Loren S Cummings | Marshall Locke | Wm A Riddel[?] Jonathan Locke | Stephen Locke | H A Munroe Jeremiah Gould | Wm Locke | Edward Winship Augustas Childs | Stillman Locke | Horace B Davis Aaron Garmon | James A Locke | Sidney Butters Joseph B Procter | James Parker | John Gliddon William Estabrooks [Estabrook] Jr | Stephen Reed | Sylvester Puffer Francus Estabrooks [Estabrook] | Nathan H Reed | Hugh M Reed Eben Gammell | George W Robinson | Russell Cook Otis Locke Jr | Joseph Y Simonds | Mark Yeaton Joseh Garmon | Marcellus Simonds | Samuel Rodgers Charles Collins | James D Sumner[?] | William Bryant William H Smith | Josha Simonds Jr | Levi Towne Stillman Lothrop | Loammi Sanders | Amos Locke Oliver M. Winship | William Stephens | Albin C. Turner Reuben W Reed | Charles Tidd | George P Leonard Luther Parker | David A Tuttle | Nathan Chase Charles Fiske | Wm Viles | George Butters Samuel Underhill | John Viles Jr | Abrams Solis Alfred Laws | Wm H H Reed | Andrew Harrington Joseph Laws | Wm Wood | Wm H Hartwell Benjamin Weeks | John G Sherman | Rufus Tenney Albert S Dow | Henry Mulliken | Hiram Brown Ashbell W Copps | Stephen Fitzgerald | Albert Locke 275 1847 Continued from page 274 Oliver Brown | Billings Smith Jr | Wolna Milder[?] Benjamin Brown | James Smith | Jacob Hobbs Joseph Leager | Amos Angier | Charles Angier Josiah Smith | Charles A Butters | John Q A Chandler Walter M Blodgett | Isaac A Damon | Benjamin Locke Leonard Noyes | Henry Damon Nathan | Simonds John Stearns | Charles B Davis | Hiram Weeks Elexander [Alexander] W Dunlap | Franklin Fiske | Simeon L Hildreth[?] William Locke 2d | Holis[?] Gerry | Seth Withington Isaac Mitchell | Wm Heartwell [Hartwell] | Samuel Lakeman John Estabrook | Nehemiah Harrington | Edward Bridges Richard Hawkins | Samuel A Houghton | Joseph Mills B. R. Davidson | Bowen Harrington | Charles R Richardson Abel Wyman | Joseph D Howe | C P Wheeler Jewett Edson | Charles Hutchinson | Royal B Willis Jonah Locke | Wm Hudson | Wellington Rice Loren S Cummings | Marshall Locke | Wm A Riddel[?] Jonathan Locke | Stephen Locke | H A Munroe Jeremiah Gould | Wm Locke | Edward Winship Augustas Childs | Stillman Locke | Horace B Davis Aaron Garmon | James A Locke | Sidney Butters Joseph B Procter | James Parker | John Gliddon William Estabrooks [Estabrook] Jr | Stephen Reed | Sylvester Puffer Francus Estabrooks [Estabrook] | Nathan H Reed | Hugh M Reed Eben Gammell | George W Robinson | Russell Cook Otis Locke Jr | Joseph Y Simonds | Mark Yeaton Joseh Garmon | Marcellus Simonds | Samuel Rodgers Charles Collins | James D Sumner[?] | William Bryant William H Smith | Josha Simonds Jr | Levi Towne Stillman Lothrop | Loammi Sanders | Amos Locke Oliver M. Winship | William Stephens | Albin C. Turner Reuben W Reed | Charles Tidd | George P Leonard Luther Parker | David A Tuttle | Nathan Chase Charles Fiske | Wm Viles | George Butters Samuel Underhill | John Viles Jr | Abrams Solis Alfred Laws | Wm H H Reed | Andrew Harrington Joseph Laws | Wm Wood | Wm H Hartwell Benjamin Weeks | John G Sherman | Rufus Tenney Albert S Dow | Henry Mulliken | Hiram Brown Ashbell W Copps | Stephen Fitzgerald | Albert Locke 276 1847 Continued from page 275 Nathan Chandler | Wm W Cogswell | Joseph Eaton Abijah Harrington | Franklin M Harrington | Chs [Charles] L Pook Wm J Currier | George Tuttle | Walter Welllington Wm Bradley | Ambrose Blodget | Isaac Wright Elijah Mulliken | Timothy Smith | George M Bird George A Munroe Wm Chandler } Assessors Isaac Parker } of Nathan Fessenden Jr } Lexington 256 A true Record Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk Mortgage of Locke to Fowle Know all men by these presents That I Elmira R Locke of Lexington Widow for and in con- sideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty six and 48/100 dollars to me paid by John Fowle of West Cambridge Trader the receipt whereof I do hereby ackn- owledge, have granted, sold and assigned and do by these presents grant sell and asign unto the said John Fowle the following described goods & chattels, viz; 3 Red Cows bought of Jacob Robinson 2 Red Cows which have been in my possession several years 1 Pair of Red Oxen bought of Artemas Locke To have and to hold the afore-described goods and chattels to the said John Fowle his executors, adminis -trators and assigns forever. And I the said Elmira R Locke do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner afore- said. - Provided nevertheless That if the said Elmira R Rocke or her executors or administrators shall pay unto the said John Fowle or his executors administrators or assigns the said sum of one hundred and Twenty six and 48/100 dollars and interest in one year from the date hereof Continued on next page 277 1847 Mortgage of Locke to Fowle continued the same being the amount of a note signed by the said Elmira R Locke and bearing the same date of this mortgage and payable to the said John Fowle on his order, then this mortgage shall be void - In witness whereof I the said Elmira R Locke have subscribed the same this third day of September in the [year] of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven Elmira R Locke Executed delivered in presence of Edwin R Prescott A R Procter Received & recorded Sept 3d 1847 at 12 o'clock A.M. A true Record Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk Mortgage of Locke to Locke Know all men by these Presents That I Charles B. Locke of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trader- in con- -sideration of the Sum of Five hundred & fifty two 50/100 dollars to me paid by Abagail Locke of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and State aforesaid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowleged have granted bargained and sold, and by these present do grant bargain and sell unto the said Abagail Locke the following described Furniture now in my house in said Lexington viz; Five Bedsteads, Three Feather Beds Bolsters, & Pillows, Two Mattresses, Two Straw beds, Three Comforters One Milled Blanket, Four Spreads, Three pair sheets, Four Wollen Carpets, One Rug, Two Painted Floor Carpets, one Sofa, one Pianoforte & Stool, six hair seat chairs, one hair seat R chair Eight Cane Seat chairs, three Cane Seat R Chairs Twelve Common chairs, one Mahogany Centre Table one do [ditto] Dinner Table, one do work table, one Secretary, One Bureau Five chests[?] of draws Three Parlour & Chamber Stoves, One Cook Stove and Furniture, Six Looking Glasses, Two Clocks, one Portable Sink and Furniture Two Common Tables - Continued on next Page 278 1847 Mortgage of Locke to Locke Continued Lot of Crockery, China, Glass, Brittania & Tin Ware being all now in said House, Library of Books now in said House, Four Frame Pictures Lot of Work Tubs[?], Lines &c. Lot of miscellaneous articles consisting of the balance of Furniture & Fixtures now in said House To have and to hold the aforedescribed goods and chattels to the said Abagail Locke her Executors, admin -istrators and assigns forever. And I the said Charles B Locke do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner afore -said. - Provided Nevertheless, that if the said Charles B Locke his Executors or Administrators shall pay unto the said Abagail Locke her Executors Administrators or assigns the said sum of Five hundred and fifty two 50/100 dollars with interest in two years from the date hereof and keep said Furniture free from all incumbrance by attachment or otherwise and not remove said furniture without written consent from the grantee also keep said furniture insured against loss by fire then this mortgage shall be void In witness whereof I the said Charles B Locke have subscribed the same this third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven Charles B Locke LS Executed and delivered in presence of Charles Locke Received & recorded Dec 4th 1847 at 25 minutes before eleven o'clock A.M. Attest A. W. Bryant Town Clerk 279 1848 Mortgage of Gammon to Gammon Know all men by these presents That I Ebenzer Gammon of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Yeoman for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred & twenty five dollars paid by Aaron Y Garmon of said Lexington, Yeoman the receipt whereof I do hereby acknow -ledge have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Aaron Y Garmon the following described goods and chattels. Viz one yoke of oxen 10 years old Red colour at 475.00 One horse waggon at 50.00 [total] $125.00 To have and to hold the afore-described goods and chattels to the said Aaron Y Garmon, his executors, admin -istrators and assigns forever - And I the said Ebenzer Garmon do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid Provided, nevertheless That if the said Ebenzer Garmon his executors or administrators shall pay unto the said Aaron Y Garmon his executors administrators or assigns the said sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars & interest in six months from this date hereof, then a note of hand of even date with this instrument made by the said Ebenzer to the said Aaron an order for the same sum with interest payable in six months from date and this mortgage shall be void In Witness thereof I the said Ebenezer Garmon have subscribed the same this thirty first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight Ebenezer Garmon LS Executed and delivered in presence of } The Words "twenty five" were underlined } before signing } James Russell Received and recorded January thirty first day 1848 at 5 minutes past 3 o'clock P.M Attest Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk 280 1848 Mortgage of W. & L. Estabrook to C. Barker Know all mean by these presents That We William Estabrook and Luke Estabrook both of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Teamsters, in consideration of the sum of one hundred and eighty-five dollars to us paid by Charles Barker of Medford in said County Trader - the receipt whereof is acknowledged, have given the bargained and sold, and do by these presents grant bargain and sell unto the said Charles Barker his heirs and assigns the following described personal property viz.: one dark coloured stud horse, one grey horse (called Doctor) one dark bay horse (called Paddy) and one large grey horse (seven years old) one brown horse (called Sam), four chain harnesses, five shaft harnesses, one waggon used for a Manure waggon. To have and to hold all and singular the said goods and chattels unto the said Charles Barker his heirs Executors, Administrators and assigns, to his and their sole use forever. And we the said William Estabrook and Luke Estabrook for ourselves and our heirs Executors and Administrators, do covenant to and with the said Charles Barker his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns, that we are lawfully possessed of the said goods and chattels as of and our property: that the same are free from all incumbrances, and that whe will and our heirs Executors and Administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said Charles Barker his heirs Executors Administrators and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. Provided Nevertheless, That if the said William Estabrook and Luke Estabrook or their heirs Executors or administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said Charles Barker or to his heirs, Executors, Administrators or assigns, the sum of one hundred and Eighty five dollars in the following manner, viz: Ninety two dollars & fifty cents Continued on next page 281 1848 Mortgage of W & L. Estabrook to C. Barker Continued in thirty days and Ninety two dollars & fifty cents in sixty days from the date of this Mortgage, then this deed, as also a certain promissory note bearing even date herewith, signed by the said William Estabrook & Luke Estabrook, Whereby they promise to pay the said Charles Barker on his order the said sum and interest at the time aforesaid, shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue~ And Provided Also, That until default by the said William Estabrook and Luke Estabrook or their Executors and Administrators, in the performance of the condition aforesaid, or of some part thereof it shall and may be lawful for William & Luke to keep possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof, shall be attached, at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other creditor or creditors of the said William or Luke Estabrook or if the said William and Luke Estabrook or their heirs Executors or administrators shall attempt to sell the same, or any part thereof, without notice to the said Charles Barker or to his heirs Executors, administrators or Assigns, and without his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall be lawful for the said Charles Barker or his heirs Executors, Administrators or Assigns to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his or their own use. In testimony whereof We the said William and Luke Estabrook have hereunto set our hands and seals this Fourteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight. William Estabrook LS Luke Estabrook LS Executed and delivered in presence of John Spanell witness to W. Estabrook Received and recorded March 16th 1848 at 3 1/2 o'clock P.M. A W. Bryant Town Clerk 282 1848 Mortgage of E.M. Brown to Curtis Capell Know all men by these presents That I Edmund M Brown of Lexington in said County of Middlesex Yeoman for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars to me paid by Curtis Capell of Lexington in said county Carpenter, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Curtis Capell the following described goods and chattels, viz; 5 casks of Calk, board & finishing nails, value at $20.00 5 broken[?] boxes of glass valued at $10.00 a lot of spruce timber & joist lying & being the the place I now live in at Lexington valued at $25.00 Also one Pew in the meeting house at the East Village of Lexington No 28 Also one Bag of Hay in said barn at the West End To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said Curtis Capell his executors administrators and assigns forever. And I the said Edmund M Brown do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels. And have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid. Provided, nevertheless that if the said Edmund M Brown his Executors or admin -istrators shall pay unto the said Curtis Capel or his Executors, administrators or assigns the said sum of one hundred dollars in sixty days from date of this mortgage then this mortgage shall be void - In Witness whereof I the said Edmund M Brown have subscribed the same this twenty first day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven Edmund M Brown LS Executed and delivered in presence of John L Keys Entered and Recorded March 16 1848 at 8 1/2 o'clock P.M. A W Bryant Town Clerk 283 1848 Transfer of a Mortgage from Charles Barker to Abner Bartlett recorded on Page 281 - Know all men by these presents that I Charles Barker named in the aforegoing mortgage in Con- -sideration of one hundred & ninety dollars paid by Abner Bartlett of Medford in the County of Middlesex Counsellor at law the receipt whereof is hereby ack -nowledged do hereby grant bargain sell assign and transfer to his the said Bartlett the above written mortgage deed. Mortgaged property & note of hand therein specified & mentioned to have & to hold same & all & singular then of & the said part till his Executors administrators & assigns forever as fully & effectually to all intents & purposes as I the said Barker my executors administrators or assigns might or could have held & enjoyed the same had this sale or assignment not been made & no otherwise In witness whereof I the said Charles Barker have hereunto set my hand & seal the first day of April in the year eighteen hundred & forty eight Charles Barker LS Executed & delivered in presence Neuton A. Chandler Received & Recorded April 5th 1848 at 4 o'clock P.M. Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk This may certify that I hereby give permission to the written named Charles B Lock [Locke] to remove the within described goods and chattels to the City of Boston - In witness whereof I hereby set my hand and deal this twenty-sixth day of April 1848 Abagail Locke LS In presence of Sally Bryant Nancy W Bryant Lexington April 26th 1848 Recd and recorded April 27th at 9 o'clock A.M. Page 283. Town Records Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk 284 1848 Mortgage of Gould to Worcester Know all men by these presents, That I George Gould of Boston in the County of Suffolk Book-binder~ in consideration for the sum of one hundred and seventy five Dollars to me paid by David P. Worcester of said Boston the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said David P. Worcester, his heirs, and executors and Assigns~ One case of Book -binders ornamental Brass Tools and Brass letters situate in my Shop corner of Washington & School Streets in said Boston~ To have and hold all and singular the said goods and chattels unto the said David P. Worcester his executors, administrators and assigns, to his and their sole use forever~ And I the said George Gould for myself and my executors, and administrators, do covenant to and with the said David P. Worcester his executors, administrators and assigns, that I am lawfully possessed of the said goods and chattels as of my own property; that the same are free from all encumbrances~ and that I will and my executors and administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said David P. Worcester his executors, administrators And Assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons~ Provided Nevertheless, That if the said George Gould his executors or administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said David P. Worcester his executors, administrators or assigns, the sum of one Hundred and seventy five Dollars in six months from date~ then this deed, as also a certain promissory note bearing even date herewith, signed by the said George Gould, whereby he promises to pay the said David P. Worcester or order the said sum and interest at the time aforesaid, shall be void; otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue. And Provided Also, That, until default by the said George Gould his executors and administrators in the performance of the condition aforesaid or of some part thereof, it shall be lawful for him and them to keep Continued 285 1848 Mortgage of Gould to Worcester Continued possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the sum or any part thereof, shall be attached, at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other creditor or creditors of the said George Gould, or if the said Gould his executors or administrators, shall attempt to sell the same, or any part thereof, without notice to the said David P Worcester his executors, administrators or assigns, and without his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall be lawful for the said David, his executors, administrators, or assigns, to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his and their own use~ In testimony whereof I the said George Gould have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty Eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven~ George Gould LS Executed and delivered in presence of George Griggs) Received and recorded April 9th 1848 at 15 minutes past 3 o'clock P.M. Attest A. W. Bryant Town Clerk 286 1848 Bill of Sale Humphrey to Foster Know all men by these presents, That I Williard A Humphrey of Brookline in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts for and in con -sideration of the sum of six hundred and fifty dollars to me in hand well and truly paid at or before signing sealing and delivery of these presents, by Edward Foster of Lexington County of Middlesex The receipt whereof I the said Williard A Humphrey do hereby acknowledge have granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Edward Foster the following described goods & chattels - to wit - 1 Horse - 1 Waggon - 1 Pung - 1 Harness - Thirty (30) Milk Cows. - Also the good will and all my right to supply with Milk - all the customers heretofore supplied by me who live North of a line running parralel [parallel] with Castle Street in Boston the quantity supposed to be necessary to supply them is about Forty-five gallons daily - To have and to hold the said granted and bargained goods & chattels & rights - unto the said Edward Foster & his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns to his and their only proper use, benifit and behoof forever and I the said Williard A Humphrey do vouch myself to be the true and lawfull owner of this said property and have in me full power, good right and lawful authority to dispose of the said goods Chattels & rights in manner aforesaid and I do, for myself & my heirs executors and administrators hereby covenant and agree to warrant and defend this said goods & chattels against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whatsoever unto his the said Edward Foster his heirs executors administrators and assigns In witness whereof I the said Williard A Humphrey have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Forty-eight W.A. Humphrey Signed, sealed and delivered in present of us A Newell [blank] Recd & Recorded May 9th 1848 at 3 o'clock P.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 287 1848 Mortgage of Foster to Humphrey Know all men by these presents That I Edward Foster of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts - in consideration of the sum of Three Hundred & fifty Dollars to me paid by Williard A Humphrey of Brookline in the County of Norfolk the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted bargained and sold and do by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Humphrey and his heirs and assigns forever the following described goods and chattels to wit; One Horse, one Waggon one Pung, One Harness - 30 Milk Cans - and all my right to supply with Milk certain persons residing in Boston - being the same right which I this day purchased of said Humphrey, said Horse, Waggon, Pung, Harness & Cans being the same I have purchased of said Humphrey One Market Waggon Valued at Forty Dollars, One Buggy Waggon valued at twenty Dollars, One Chaise & Harness, One Hay Waggon, one Horse cart, Valued at one hundred Dollars. To have and to hold all and singular the said goods & chattels under the said Humphrey and his Executors, Administrators, and assigns to his and their sole use forever. And I the said Edward Foster for myself and my Executors and Administrators do covenant to and with the said Williard A Humphrey and his executors, administrators and assigns that I am lawfully possessed of the said goods and chattels as of my own property. That the same are free from all incumbrances, and that I will and my Executors and Administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said Humphrey and his Executors, Administrators and assigns against the lawful claims and demands of all persons - Provided Nevertheless, that if the said Edward Foster or his Executors or Administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said Williard A Humphrey or his Executors Admin -istrators or assigns the sum of three hundred and Fifty Dollars to wit; Five hundred dollars and interest in three months from date, one hundred Dollars in nine months from date with interest, and fifty-dollars and interest in one year from date Continued 288 1848 Mortgage of Foster to Humphrey continued then this deed, as also these, certain promissory notes bearing even date herewith, signed, by the said Edward Foster whereby he promises to pay the said Humphrey or order the said sum and interest at the times aforesaid, shall all be void; otherwise shall remain in full force & virtue And Provided Also, That until default by the same To be and his Executors and Administrators, in the performance of the condition aforesaid, or of some parth thereof, it shall and may be lawful for him or them to keep possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof, shall be attached, at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other creditor or creditors of the said John or if the said Foster or his Executors Administrators or Assigns and without his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall be lawful for the said Humphrey and his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his and their use~ I testimony whereof I the said Edward Foster have hereunto set my hand and seal this First day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Forty Eight~ Edward Foster LS Executed and delivered in presence of F. F. Blood - } Received & recorded May 9th 1848 at 3 oclock P.M. Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk 289 1848 Division of fence between Mulliken & Russell Lexington June 1st 1849~ A division of fence between John Mulliken and Philip Russell of said Lexington this day agreed to and established by said Mulliken & Russell, said fence is on the North-easterly & Easterly line of said Mulliken's (Scotland land so called) said Mulliken agrees to make & support the fence from the Woburn road on said line forty eight and a half rods said Russell the remainder of said division fence the North corner of said Mulliken's land~ John Mulliken Philip Russell A true record Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk Recorded May 13th 1848~ A list of persons in the town of Lexington May 1st 1848, between the ages of 18 and 45 liable to do military duty~ Charles A. Butters Sidney Butters Gorham Bigelow Charles A Blodget Wm J Currier Wm E Cogswill Isaac N Damon Henry Damon Horace B Davis Franklin Fiske Abijah Farrer Stephen Fitzgerald Hollis Gerry Wm [William] Hartwell Abijah Harrington Jr Nehemiah Harrington Saml. A Houghton Amos Hill Bowen Harrington Charles Hutchinson Wm Hudson Franklin M Harrington Jacob Hobb Marshall Locke Stillman Locke Wm Locke James A Locke Stephen Locke Elijah Mulliken James Parker Nathan H Reed Hiram Reed Geo. W Robinson Joseph F. Simonds Marcellus Simonds James D Sumner Otis Simonds Loammi Sanders Wm Stevens John G Sherman David A Tuttle George Tuttle Wm Viles John Viles Jr Wm H H Reed Wm Woods Walter Wellington Volney Wilder Isaac C Wright David Wood [blank] Weston H. A. Munroe Royal L Willis John Reed George C Butters Charles Angier Benj Locke Wm Atherton Mark Yeaton John Q. A. Chandler Ebenr [Ebenezer] Vent Charles Stimson Continued on next Page 290 1848 A list of persons in the town of Lexington May 1st 1848, between the ages of 18 & 45 liable to do Military duty~ Continued from Page 289 Joseph Laws Chester Baily Edward Bridges Simon L Hildrith George Stimson Nathan Simonds Wm W Hartwell Hugh M Reed Wm Hawley[?] Sylvester Puffer Clinton Viles Nathan Brown Augustus Childs Amos Locke Otis M Swain Ye Hall Wm A Skinner George A Skinner Rufus Kenny Levi Towne[?] Albert S Locke Calvin Barrows Abijah Perry Henry Mulliken Jesse Bean Henry Bean Daniel Lakeman Chandler Richardson George Reed Albert Y Fessenden Darius Fillebroun Cornelius McMahon Baldwin Locke Harrison Pierce Loring S Pierce Daniel S Benjamin Eben Gammell Joseph B Wright Wm Estabrook Luke Estabrook Nathl. [Nathaniel] Flint Patrick Mitchell Abel E Bridge Sylvanus W Smith George Munroe Saml [Samuel] Jones Wm H Smith Edward L Tyler George Mulliken Wm Brigham Albert W Bryant P P Pierce Daniel Pierce [blank] Y Hadley Walter W B Blodget Darwin T Hale [Hall?] John Bowles Francis Farrer Amos Adams George W Simonds Richard Hawkins Otis Dana Wm H Smith 2d John A Russell Charles Brown Oran Nash Curtis Capell Joseph Garmon John W Blanchard Ebenr Blaisdell Jerah [Jeremiah] Russell Oliver M Winship Jonah Richardson Silas Wheeler N. Fessenden Jr Billings Smith Henry Febes[?] Saml H Kemp Edward Winship John B M Barry Charles W. Gill Elba Pierce George Gould Emery A Mulliken Jonah Smith Jr Oliver Brown Elijah Mulliken Hiram Pierce Alexander L Stimson Leonard Noyes Benj Hadley Charles Stearns Andrew Smith Jonas Hanscom Franklin Whitney Thomas W Earle Augustus Q Sawyer Wm Locke Jr John Hanscom Henry Lovitt Isaac Packard John Grant Jonas Hadley Joseph B Proctor Milton Copeland Jonn [Jonathan] Locke Josiah Locke James S Cummings Josh P. Gould Alonso [Alonzo] Bean Reuben W Reed Josiah H Reed Chas. F. Winship Thad. [Thaddeus] E Winship Chs Fiske John C Thorn[?] James F Fiske James S Munroe Chester Wild Randolph L Stickney Continued 291 1848 A list of persons in the town of Lexington May 1st 1848, between the ages of 18 & 45 liable to do military duty~ Continued from Page 289 & 290~ Charles Winship George P Phinney Jonas Gammell Silas Wheeler Jr Daniel Smith Wm Reed Samuel Smith Charles Blodget Bowen A. Tufts Gorham Jewett Benj [Benjamin] F Locke Jonas C Wellington Lowell Q Hardy Thadeus [Thaddeus] W Smith Elbridge Locke Thomas Cutler Sidney Laurence Edward Foster Ivory Sanborn Nehh [Nehemiah] Chandler John F Skinner Moses Reed Hiram Reed Thomas Harem[?] Charles Muzzey Moses Reed Joseph Chandler Edwin Osgood Benj F Danforth Nath. Harrington James Eames Caleb S Crownshield T E Varlaw William Evans Prescott Bennett Thomas Rhoady Luke W Wright Horatio Wellington Luther Spaulding Everett Smith George W Ruhn Joseph Underwood Andrew Wellington Wm H Laurence Leonard Laurence Thomas Gould Jr Benj. Baldwin Theodore Fletcher George Stimson Charles Reed Philemon Davis Samuel Chandle [Chandler] Jr Frederic Goodale Eli Simonds Humphrey Chadbourn Cyrus P. Simonds Solomon Estabrook Joseph A Wellington Oliver Munroe Levi L Smith Isaac Childs Jr Nathan Underwood Jr Francis A Wellington Elias Dupee Jonas Gammell Sullivan Wellington Amos R. Baldwin William Chandler } Isaac Parker } Nathan Fessenden Jr } Assessors Whole Number 251 292 1848 Know all men by these presents, That I Phillip Graves of Lexington, Cabinet Maker in consideration of the sum of one hundred and seven dollars and twenty five one hundred to me paid by Wm H Smith of Lexington, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said W H Smith the following articles of personal property to wit, one Brown Horse, one Blue Furniture Waggon hung on three eliptic Springs & harnesses for the same - to have and to hold all and singular the said Horse, Wagon, &c unto the said W H Smith his executors, administrators, and assigns, to his and their sole use forever, and I the said Philip Graves for myself my executors and administrators do covenant to and with the aid W H Smith his executors, administrators and assigns that I am lawfully possessed of the said Horse, Wagon &c as of my own property that the same are free from all encumbrances and that I will and my executors &c shall warrant and defend the same to the said W H Smith his executors &c against the lawful claims and demands of all persons, provided Nevertheless, that if the said Philip Graves his executors or administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said W H Smith, his executors administrators and assigns, the sum of one hundred and seven dollars and twenty five one hundreds, within one year from date then this conveyance shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect, And provided also that until default by the said Philip Graves his executors or administrators in the performance of the condition aforesaid it shall and may be lawful for him or them to keep possession of the said granted property and to use and enjoy the same, but if the same or any part thereof shall be attached at any time before payment &c by any other creditor or creditors continued 293 1848 Mortgage of Graves to Smith Continued of the said Philip Graves or if the said Philip Graves his executors or administrators shall attempt to sell the same, or any part thereof without notice to the said W. H Smith his executors administrators, or assigns, and without out his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall be lawful for the said W H Smith, his executors &c to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his and their own use. In testimony whereof I the said Philip Graves have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenth fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight Philip Graves L.S. Witness P. H. Graves Received and entered July 25th 1848, at eleven o'clock A.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk Division of Fence between Benj Reed & Wm Wood This agreement made the fourteenth day of August eighteen hundred and forty eight by and between Benjamin Reed and William Wood of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, witnesseth that the said Reed & Woods have agreed to build & keep in repair the fence on the North & South lines of a lot of land this day sold to said Reed by said Woods, said Reed is to build the West half of the North line viz: Eight rods and six feet and the East half of the South line viz: four rods, seven and one third feet, and the said Woods is to build the other half on each line In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the year and day first above written Benjamin Reed William Wood LS In presence of Mark Yeaton Recorded Sept. 20th 1848~ Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk 294 1848~ John Fowles Notice to Elmira R Locke to foreclose her Mortgage~ Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex SS. To Elmira R Locke of Lexington in said County Widow~ You are hereby notified that by virtue of a Mortgage on certain personal property to wit: on 3 Red Cows bought of Jacob Robinson 2 Red Cows which have been in your possession several years and 1 Pair of Red Oxen bought of of Artemas Lock made by you to John Fowle of West Cambridge on the third day of September A.D 1847, to secure the payment of one hundred and twenty six and 48/100 Dollars and interest in one year from the date and which remains unpaid: I the said John Fowle claim possession of the said mortgaged personal property with a view to foreclose said mortgage for the breach of the condition thereof~ Lexington Oct 17, 1848~ John Fowle Entered and recorded Oct 27th 1848~ at 1/4 past nine o'clock A.M. Attest AW Bryant Town Clerk Notice of a Stray Beast Broke into the enclosure of the subscriber a two year old heifer light red color~ Lexington Oct 13th 1848~ Ebenezer Smith Received and recorded Oct 18th 1848~ A W Bryant Town Clerk 295 1848 To~ Josiah Smith and Thomas Cutler both of Lexington Greeting LS You are hereby appointed and empowered to appraise upon oath at the true value thereof in money according to your best judgement one Red Heifer taken up by Ebenezer Smith of Lexington who has entered and posted the same as the law directs, and you are to make return of this warrant and your doings thereon into the Town Clerks office of said Lexington within seven days from the hereof~ Given under my hand and seal this nineteenth day of December 1848~ Albert W. Bryant Town Clerk Middlesex S.S. Dec 19th 1848 The above named Jonah Smith and Thomas Cutler personally appeared and made oath that they would faithfully appraise, the beast therein mentioned according to their best judgement~ Albert W Bryant Town Clerk Pursuant to the within warrant we have appraised the beast above mentioned at eleven dollars & 50/100~ Josiah Smith Thomas Cutler Received and recorded December 21st 1848 A W Bryant Town Clerk 296 1849 Mortgage of Otis N Swain to B. D. Swain Know all men by these presents That I Otis N. Swain of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Victualer~ for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to me paid by Benjamin D Swain of said Lexington Carpenter, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Benjamin D. Swain the following described goods and chattels, viz; One Gray Horse valued at $100.00 1 Black Mounted harness at 5.00 1 Eliptic Spring wagon " – 40.00 1 Single Sleigh " " 20.00 1 woolen Carpet " " 5.00 1 Plaid Straw Carpet " " 3.00 1 Hair Seat Sofa " " 8.00 1 Hair Seat Rocking chair " 2.00 1 Bureau " " 8.00 2 Dining Tables " " 3.00 1 Time piece " 2.00 [total] 196.00 All being now in my possession at Lexington~ To have and to hold the afore described goods and chattels to the said Benjamin D Swain his executors, administrators and assigns forever. And I the said Otis N. Swain do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods, and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid~ Provided nevertheless, That if the said Otis N. Swain his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Benjamin Q Swain his executors, administrators or assigns the said sum of two hundred dollars in two years, interest annually, then a certain a certain note of hand of even date with these presents given interest payable at the time aforesaid and this mortgage shall be void. In witness whereof I the said Otis N Swain have subscribed the same this eight day of Jany. in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine~ Otis N. Swain LS Executed and delivered in presence of James Russell Entered & recorded Jany 10th 1849 at 10 minutes before 10 oclk AM Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 297 1849 Mortgage of Foster to Winship Know all men by these presents That I Edward Foster of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Milkman in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars to me paid by Oliver Winship of West Cambridge in said County Yeoman~ the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Oliver Winship the following described goods and chattels Viz: Twelve Cows of the value of twenty dollars each One bay Mare of the value of fifty dollars, one small red mare of the value of fifty dollars, all of the value of three hundred and forty dollars, the same being on the farm leased by me, situated in said Lexington called the Laurence farm~ To have and to hold, all and singular, the said goods and chattels unto the said Oliver Winship his Executors, Administrators, and assigns to his and their sole use forever~ And I the said Foster for myself and my Executors, Administrators, do covenant to and with the said Winship, his Executors Administrators, and assigns, that I am lawfully possessed of the said goods and chattels as of my own property; that the same are free from all encumbrances, and that I will and my Executors, and Administrators, shall warrant and defend the same to the said Winship his Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. Provided nevertheless, That if the said Edward Foster his Executors, or Administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said Winship his Executors Administrators, or Assigns, the sum of three hundred dollars and interest thereon in one year from the date hereof, then this Deed, as also a certain promissory note, bearing even date herewith, signed, by the said Edward Foster whereby he promises to pay Continued 298 1849 Mortgage of Foster to Winship continued the said Oliver Winship or order the said sum and interest at the time aforesaid, shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue; And provided also, That until default by the said Foster his Executors, and Administrators in the performance of the condition aforesaid or of some part thereof, it shall and may be lawful for him and them to keep possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof, shall be attached, at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other creditor or creditors of the said Foster, or if the said Foster his Executors, or Administrators, shall attempt to sell the same, or any part thereof, without notice to the said Winship his Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, and without his or their assent to such sole in writing expressed then it shall be lawful for the said Winship his Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his and their own use, In testimony whereof I the said Edward Foster have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine Edward Foster L.S. Executed and delivered in presence of James Russell Entered and recorded April 21st 1849 at 7 o'clock AM Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 299 1849 A list of persons in the Town of Lexington between the ages of 18 to 45 years liable to do military duty May 1st 1849~ Charles A Butters Abel E Bridge Charles A Blodgett Gorham Bigelow Benj. Baldwin A R Baldwin Isaac Childs Jr Caleb Crowinshield W J Currier Isaac N Damon Henry Damon Philemon Davis John Davis Jr Solomon A Davis Augustus Childs Edward Emerson Abijah W Farrer Stephen Fitzerald Hollis Gerry Lowell G Hardy Abijah Harrington Jr Saml. A Houghton Everett E Smith Geo. Smith Franklin Danforth Nath Harrington Wm Hawley Charles Wilson Levi Carter Amos Locke Harvey G Emerson Jessee Bacon Henry Bacon D S Whitney Joseph Cook Wm Hudson Bowen Harrington Franklin M Harrington Gorham Jewett Benj. F Locke George H Kuhn George Mulliken Elijah Mulliken Oliver Munroe James S Munroe H. A. Munroe Horace B Davis A W Putnam Thomas H Rhoads [Rhoady?] Geo. W. Robinson Saml. Rice Joseph F Simonds James D Sumner Cyrus P Simonds Thad. W Smith Wm H Smith Loammi Sanders Geo. A Stimson Valentine Wilson Saml. F Brown Geo. Williams Jacob C Kendall Chs H Mann Geo. Whitman John Titcomb Heny Burkes D. S. Lakeman Edward Gleason Daniel Tracy Bela Mitchell Ivory Sanborn Wm Stevens Bowen A Tufts David A Tuttle Geo. Tuttle Jos. Underwood Nathan Underwood Jr Wm Viles John Viles Jr Wm H H Reed Jonas C Wellington Jos. A Wellington Horatio Wellington Walter Wellington Volney Wilder Luke W Wright Wm S Locke Amos W Locke David Leavitt Clinton Viles Paul C Jones Freeman Kelly Addison Bass David Smith Abbot Mulliken Saml. Hudson John F Skinner Elbridge Brown J. Q. A. Chandler Rufus Kenny Luther Farnsworth Ebenezer Vent Calvin Barrows Saml. W Hendley Geo. P. Phenney [Phinney] Continued 300 1849 A list of Persons liable to do Military duty Continued Thomas Scentlen[?] Edwin Osgood David Woods Nathan Brown Wm Woods Edward L Tyler S. T. Hadley Walter M Blodgett Darwin T Hall James F Fiske Hiram Pierce Geo. Stearns D S Benjamin Eben. Gammell Joseph B Wright Nath. Flint Wm Locke 2d S W Smith Jos. Y Gammon Amos Adams Alonzo Goddard Richard Hawkins Stillman Wellington P P. Peirce Horatio Locke J A Russell Oran Nash J W. Blanchard Charles Brown Elias Dupee Prescott Bennett Nehe. [Nehemiah] Harrington A F Fessenden Hugh Graham H M Reed Thomas Russell Geo. Munroe Darius Fillebroun Chs. Hutchinson Francis Wellington Edward Foster L. Laurence Amos Locke 2d Jos. Russell C M Winship J Richardson N Fessenden Jr A W Bryant Wm Brigham Levi J Smith Francis Wade S C Wheeler Jonas Hanscom John Stearns Benj Hadley Wm Estabrook Jr L Estabrook J H. Earle Chs Stearns G W Simonds Wm H Smith 2 Billings Smith John Hanscom Aaron Gammon James Repord[?] Nath Gammon Andrew Wellington F E Barstowe Wm H Littlehale Franklin Whitney Stillman Locke N Simonds Tho. Locke Hiram Reed Edward Bridges Albert Locke S H. Kemp Chs. Day Heny [Henry] Colby Jonas Gammell J. P. Reynolds Otis Locke Jr Jonah Locke Geo. Luther Hiram Heath J H Reed R W Reed Alonso [Alonzo] Bean Thad. E Winship Lyman Weeks Jonah Smith 2d Otis Dana Oliver Brown Chs Fiske Ichabod Fiske Elbridge Locke C R Richardson Royal B Willis Daniel Peirce James A Locke Benj A Locke R E Weston Otis Simonds N H Reed J G Sherman J M Reed Stephen Locke Wm Locke M H. Locke Newell Reed Jun James Parker Saml. Jones Oran Heath S. L. Hildreth Winslow Wellington Joshua Hubbard Benj Whittier Continued 301 1849 Continued Hiram Reed 2d Joel Reed Jos. G Reed Wm H Skinner Nathan Gerry Charles Gill Charles Reed Leonard Noyes John Gliddon Chelis[?] Bailey George Reed Henry Simonds Wm H Hartwell Sylvester Puffer Loring S Pierce Whole number 239 Albert W Bryant Town Clerk Mortgage of John Viles Jr to Joseph F. Simonds, A W Bryant, Charles A Butters and William Viles Know all men by these presents, That I John Viles Jr (in behalf of the firm of Viles & Reed) of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for and in consideration of the sum of twenty one hundred and forty eight dollars paid by Joseph H. Simonds, Albert W Bryant, Charles A Butters, and William Viles of Lexington, and the County and State aforesaid the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted, sold and assigned and do by these presents grant, sell, and assign unto the said Joseph F Simonds, Albert W Bryant, Charles A Butters and William Viles, the following described goods and chattels, Viz; 3 Hds [hogsheads] Molasses, 10 bls [barrels] of Cider & Vinegar 13 cwt [hundredweight] Nails, 2 cwt Butter, 5 boxes of Soap, 50 galls of Oil, 4 Cwt Rice, 6 Doz Scythes, 5 cwt New Orleans Sugar, 75 small bags Salt, 1000 lbs of Spices 1 Hd Clove Stems, And all and every description of goods, wares and merchandize now contained in the Store lately occupied by Viles & Reed situated in said Lexington, Also one Horse, Wagon, Harness, Pung, Sleigh, and a large Coffee Mill now in the Mill owned by James M Randell situated in said Lexington To have and to hold the aforesaid described good and chattels, to the said Joseph F. Simonds 301 [Transcriber's note: These two pages should have been numbered 302 and 303. The previous page two pages were correctly numbered 300 and 301.] 1849 Mortgage of John Viles Jr. Continued Albert W. Bryant, Charles A Butters and William Viles, their executors, administrators and assigns, forever, And I the said John Viles Jr do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid, provided nevertheless that if the said John Viles Jr his executors or administrators, Albert W Bryant, Charles A Butters And William Viles, their executors, administrators, or assigns, the said sum of twenty one hundred and forty eight dollars with interest in six months from date, and keep the above named property fully insured against loss or damage by fire then this mortgage shall be void In witness whereof I the said John Viles Jr have subscribed the same this ninth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine~ John Viles Jr L.S. Executed and delivered in presence of Wm J Currier L S Currier Entered and recorded May 9th 1849 at 15 minutes before 11 oclock P.M. A W Bryant Town Clerk 302 1849~ Notice of a foreclosure Mr Philip Graves~ Sir this is to notify you that the property conveyed to me by mortgage, comes into my possession on the twenty-fifth day of July, Eighteen hundred and forty nine, if you do not settle the same with me before that date Wm H. Smith Lexington June 19, 1849 Entered and Recorded June 20th 1849 Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk Mortgage of Monarch & Barney to Snow, Porter, Loring & Caswell Know all men by these presents, That we James Monarch of Burlington in the County of Middlesex & Geo. T Barney of Malden in said County - Manuf- acturers & Printers, Copartners under the firm name of Monarch & Barney in consideration of the sum of seven thousand dollars to us paid by Nathaniel Snow of Roxbury in the County of Suffolk Merchant & by Messers Porter, Loring & Caswell of Boston in the County of Suffolk Merchants & Copartners, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by the presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Snow, Porter, Loring & Caswell the following described goods & chattels situated in our Manufactory in said Burlington Viz: Press boards & Plates, Printing Blocks, 4 long Tables all the table blanketing, Oil Cloth, Silk Cloth Coler[?] Pots, tiring brushes, one steam boiler, 4 copper Kettles, one sulphur house, scouring mangle two wagons, one horse & harness, all the flannel Goods in said factory & all other goods & chattels in said factory not before enumerated used in printing also the shearing machine in Lexington, Also all the furniture in the house of said Monarch, including tables, chairs, sofas, Knives, feather Beds, Carpets & Stoves Continued 303 1849 Mortgage Continued Also all the furniture in the house of said Barney in said Malden including Sofa, chairs, tables, Carpets, Mirrors, beds & bedding, silver ware, glass ware & crockery ware &c~ To have and to hold all and singular the said goods and chattels unto the said Snow & with said Porter, Loring & Caswell their Executors, Administrators and Assigns, that we are lawfully possessed of the said goods and chattels as of our own property that the same are free from all incumbrances and that we will and our Executors and Administrators shall Warrant and defend the same to the said Shaw & to said Porter, Loring & Caswell the Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Monarch & Barney their Executor, or Administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said Snow the sum of twenty eight hundred, sixty five dollars & 69/100 within two years from date hereof with interest, and to the said Porter, Loring & Caswell the sum of thirty four four hundred & sixty seven dollars within two years from date hereof with interest or to his or their Executors, Administrators, or Assigns the sums aforesaid~ then this deed, as also two certain promissory notes bearing even date herewith, signed by the said Monarch Barney, whereby they promise to pay the said Snow & to the said Porter, Loring & Caswell the sums and interest at the times aforesaid, shall all be void, otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue~ And provided also, That until default by the said Monarch & Barney their Executors and Administrators in the performance of the condition aforesaid, or of some part thereof, it shall be lawful for them Continued 304 1849 Mortgage Continued to keep possession of the said granted property and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof shall be attached, at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other creditor or creditors of the said Monarch & Barney or if either of them or if the said Monarch & Barney or either of them, his or their heirs, Executors or Administrators shall attempt to sell the same, or any part thereof without notice to the said Snow & to the said Porter Loring & Caswell their Executors Administrators, or Assigns, and without their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall be lawful for the said Snow & the said Porter, Loring & Caswell their heirs, Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his & their own use~ In testimony whereof, we the said Monarch & Barney have hereunto set our hands and seals this Eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine~ James Monarch LS Geo. T Barney LS Executed and delivered in presence of the words "used in printing being inserted J. M. Keith to J. M. John H. A. Tappam to G. T. B. Received & recorded this thirteenth day of August at 5 o'clock P.M. A notice of the cancelling of the above Mortgage was received Oct 31 W 1849~ and entered upon the Mortgage~ Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 305 1849 Mortgage of Graves to Eugene Sullivan Know all men by these present That I Philip Graves of Lexington Cabinet Maker in consideration of the sum of sixty six dollars, to me paid by Eugene Sullivan, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto Eugene Sullivan of Lexington the following articles of personal property to wit, one Brown Horse one furniture Wagon and harness, one Cart, one lot of pine timber and all my corn, about ten bushels together with the apples now on the trees, to have and to hold all and singular the said named goods unto the said Eugene Sullivan– do covenant to and with the said Eugene Sullivan that I am lawfully possessed of said goods as my own property that the same are free from all encumbrances, and that I will warrant and defend the same to the said Eugene Sullivan against the lawful claims and demands of all persons~ Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Philip Graves or administrators shall pay unto Eugene Sullivan a note sixty-six dollars then this conveyance shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue and provided also, That until default by said Philip Graves to pay the said note within one year from the date of these presents it shall and may be lawful for him or them to keep possession of the said granted property and use and enjoy the same; In Testimony Whereof I the said Philip Graves have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Forty nine~ Philip Graves LS Silas Cutler witness Entered & recorded Oct. 2d 1849, at nine o'clock A.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 306 1849 Mortgage of Rankin to Hall Know all men by these presents, That I, Thomas Rankin of Weston in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Yeoman, for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars to me paid by Darwin T. Hall of East Lexington, in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell, and assign unto the said Hall his heirs and assigns the following described Goods and Chattels, Viz:~ Two Horses of the value of two hundred and fifty dollars, Two wagons of the value of one hundred & seventy dollars, two setts of harness of the value of thirty dollars; two pungs of the value of sixty dollars, And 200 Milk Cans of the value of one hundred dollars, and all other articles and utensils belonging to the Milk route lately owned by said Hall~ To have and to hold the afore-described Goods and Chattels to the said Hall his executors, administrators and assigns forever~ And I the said Thomas Rankin do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said Goods and Chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same, in manner aforesaid~ Provided Nevertheless, that if the said Thomas Rankin his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Darwin T. Hall his executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of four hundred and fifty dollars on the first day of January Eighteen hundred & fifty, and the remainder three hundred and fifty dollars on the first day of October, Eighteen hundred & fifty, then this Mortgage shall be void; In witness whereof I the said Thomas Rankin have subscribed the same, this first day of October in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and forty nine Thomas Rankin LS Executed and delivered in presence of Sam. J. Ladd Entered and recorded Oct 8 AD 1849, at two o'clock P.M. Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 307 1849 Notice Middlesex SS, To the Sheriff of the County of Middlesex or either of his Deputies or the Constables of the Town of Lexington within the said County or to either of them~ Greeting; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are required to attach the Goods or Estate of Abner W Morrill late of said Woburn, now in part unknown to the value of twenty five dollars, and summons the said Morrill if he may be found in your precinct to appear before Mr Daniel P. Thompson Esquire, one of the Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid at the office of James M Randall in said Woburn on saturday the tenth day of November, next at nine o'clock in the forenoon then and there to answer to Ebenezer Cummings of Woburn aforesaid Trader~ To the damage of the said Cummings as he saith, the sum of twenty dollars as shall then and there appear, with other due damages~ hereof fail not and make due return of this writ, and of your doings therein unto myself at or before the said hour and day of trial~ Dated at Woburn aforesaid the twenty third day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine~ Daniel P. Thompson Justice of the Peace A Copy for the declaration Frederic Flint D. Sheriff Middlesex, SS October 26th 1849~ by virtue of this writ of this day attached one Dirick[?] as the property of the within defendent~ Frederic Flint D. Sheriff Lexington October 26th 1849~ The above was entered at 5 minutes before 12 o'clock at noon~ Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clk~ 308 1849 Mortgage of Smith to Hall Know all men by these presents, That I Addison Smith of Charlestown in the County of Middlesex~ in consideration of the sum of four hundred & fifty dollars, to me paid by Darwin T Hall of Lexington in said County, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Darwin T. Hall his executors, administrators and assigns the following goods and chattels to wit~ Two horses Two pungs, Two Wagons, Two setts of harnesses as well as all my interest in the Milk Route now and on this day conveyed to me by Thomas Rankin, between said Lexington to Boston, and about one hundred & fifty milk cans more or less, and all interest to said Milk Route, belonging, being the same sold and conveyed by said Hall to said Rankin, To have and to hold, all and singular, the said goods and chattels unto the said Darwin T Hall his Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, to his or their sole use forever~ And I the said Addison Smith for myself and my Executors, and Administrators, do covenant to and with the said Darwin T Hall, his Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, that I amd lawfully possessed of the said goods and chattels as of my own property & that the same are free from all encumbrances~ and that I will and my Executors, and Administrators, shall warrant and defend the same to the said Darwin T Hall his Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, against the lawful claims, and demands of all persons~ Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Addison Smith, his Executors, or Administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said Darwin T Hall, his Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, the sum of Four hundred & fifty dollars, in manner, following to wit, one hundred dollars, on the first day of January next, and three hundred & fifty dollars on the first Continued 309 1849 Mortgage of Smith to Hall Continued day of October next, with interest, then this Deed, as also a certain promissory note Dated October the first AD 1849~ signed by the said Addison Smith whereby he promises to pay the said Darwin T Hall for his order the said sum and interest at the times aforesaid, shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue~ And provided Also, That until default, by the said Addison Smith his Executors, and Administrators in the performance of the condition aforesaid or of some part thereof, it shall and may be lawful for him or them to keep possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof, shall be attached, at any time before payment as aforesaid by any other creditor or creditors of the said Smith, or if the said Smith, his Executors, or Administrators shall attempt to sell the same, or any part thereof, without notice to said Hall his Executors Administrators, or Assigns, and with out his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed then it shall be lawful for the said Hall his Executors, Administrators, or Assigns, to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his or their own use~ In testimony whereof I the said Addison Smith have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenthieth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine~ Addison Smith LS Executed and delivered in presence of James Russell Entered & recorded Nov. 20th 1849, at 5 minutes past 8 o'clock P M~ Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 310 1850 Mortgage of Rice to Hill Know all men by these presents, That I Arba G Rice of Bedford in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Laborer~ for an in consideration of the sum of twenty seven dollars paid by Constantine Hill of said Bedford Yeoman the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted sold and assigned, and do by these presents, grant sell and assign unto the said Constantine Hill the following described goods and chattels, Viz; One Brindle Cow called the Simonds Cow and one Red Cow called call the Hill Cow now in the town of Lexington in said County Bedford December 22d 1849~ To Arba G Rice You are hereby notified that I claim the property conveyed to me by mortgage by you dated this day, and intend to foreclose the said Mortgage if a breach should be made in the condition thereof Constantine Hill~ To have and to hold the aforesaid goods and chattels to the said Constantine Hill his executors Administrators and Assigns forever, And the said Arba G Rice do avouch myself to be the certified owner of said goods and chattels and have good light to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid~ Provided, Nevertheless, That if the said Arba G Rice his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Constantine Hill his executors, administrators or assigns the said sum of twenty seven dollars with interest in forty days from the date hereof then this mortgage shall be void~ In Witness whereof, I the said Arba G Rice have subscribed the same this twenty second day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hindred and fifty nine Arba G Rice LS Executed and delivered in presence of Page Simonds Ann P Simonds Entered Record Jany 12th 1850 at 8 o'clk A.M. A W Bryant Town Clerk 311 1850 Know All Men by these presents That I James Gould of Lexington in the County of Middlesex, Merchant, for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars paid by Isaac Cook of Charlestown in said County Machinist the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Isaac Cook the following described goods and chattels, Viz; 1 Sofa, 1 Plush Rocking Chair, 2 Plush Tabourets, 1 Hair Cloth do [ditto], 1 Looking Glass, 1 Piano Forte, 1 Canterbury, 1 Music Stand, 3 Card Tables, 1 Centre Table 12 Hair Seat Chairs, 2 Brussell Carpets, 1 Stair do, 2 Hearth Rugs 3 Common Carpets, 1 Parlor Clock, 1 Common, do, 1 Extension Table, 2 dressing do, 1 Secretary, 3 Mahogany Bureaus, 2 Pine do, 2 [illegible] tables, 2 Dressing do 1 Bagatelle Board, 1 Easy Chair, 9 Pine Chairs, 12 common do, 1 Mahogany Table, 1 Cooking Stove, 2 Common do 5 feather Beds, 5 Bed steads, 1 Brass Fire Sett, 1 Solar Lamp, 6 fluid Lamps, 1 Doz. Common do, 1 Kitchen Table, 1 Refrigarater, 1 Dining Sett, 1 China Tea Sett, 1 Silver Sugar Bowl, 1 [illegible] Cream Pitcher, 1 Do Cake Basket, 4 Do Desert Spoons 1 1/2 Doz do Tea Spoons 2 do Ladles, 2 Butter Knives, 1 sett containing 2 Dozen Knives & Forks, 1 Gilt frame painting 1 Yoke of Oxen, 2 Red Cows, 1 Bay Horse, 1 Harness 1 Horse Cart, 1 Hay Wagon, 1 Buggy Wagon 1 Carryall And Harness, 1 sleigh, 2 Buffaloe Robes, 1 plough, 1 Harrow, 2 Pigs about 20 Cords of Manure, To Have and to Hold the aforedescribed goods and chattels to the said Isaac Cook his executors administrators and assigns forever~ And I the said James Gould do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same, in manner aforesaid~ Provided Nevertheless, That if the said James Gould his executor, or Administrators shall save the said Isaac Cook & one one Michael Hittenger their executors administrators, or assigns harmless of & from all liabilities assumed by them as by the style & firm of 312 1850 Mortgage of Gould to Cook continued Hittenger & Cook, for and on account of said Gould, in the way of notes of hand signed by them as "Hittinger & Cook," then this mortgage shall be void~ In witness whereof I the said James Gould have subscribed the same, this Eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty~ James Gould LS Executed and delivered in presence of N. P. Brooks Entered & Recorded January 12 AD 1850 at 9 o'clock A.M. Albert W Bryant Town Clerk Mortgage of Damon to Damon Know all Men by these Presents That I Henry Damon of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts for and in consideration of the sum of twelve hundred dollars paid by Samuel G. Damon of Boston in the County of Suffolk and state of Massachusetts, the recipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Samuel G Damon the following described goods and chattels, Viz; All my Stock in trade, and furniture situated in building of Samuel Rice occupied by Hollis Gerry, and myself, at this time for stores and dwellings, said stock consisting of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes & Rubbers, Straw and Millinery Goods, Glass, crockery, and hard ware, Ready Made Clothing and fancy goods, said Furniture consisting of one sofa, six Ruffed chairs, two feather beds, two mattresses, one bureau, one carpet all wool Continued 313 1850 Mortgage of Damon to Damon Continued One Stove, One Stuffed rocking chair, one centre table, and six cane seat chairs, card table and Bed stead~ To have and to hold the aforesaid Goods and Chattels to the said Samuel G Damon and his executors, administrators and assigns forever~ And I the said Henry Damon do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said Goods & Chattels and have good right to sell and dispose of the same, in manner aforesaid; Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Henry Damon his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Samuel L Damon, his executors, administra -tors, or assigns, the said sum of twelve hundred dollars, then this Mortgage shall be void~ In witness whereof I the said Henry Damon have have subscribed the same, this twenty fifth day of January in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty~ Henry Damon Executed and delivered in presence of William Freeman J. P. Willis Received & recorded Jany 25th 1850, at 9 1/2 o'clk A.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 314 1850 Mortgage of Locke to Locke Know all men by these presents, That I, William S. Locke of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Farmer~ for and in consid -eration of the sum of three hundred dollars, paid by Joseph A Locke of Boston in the County of Suffolk, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and ass -igned, and do by these presents grant, sell, and assign unto the said Joseph A. Locke the following described goods and chattels Viz: Two Horses, Three Cows, six tons of Hay one Covered Market Wagon, one Cart, two Sleds, one sleigh, two Harnesses, one lot of Manure under the Barn occupied by said Wm S. Locke all and singular the goods and Chattels wares and effects mentioned and contain -ed in the Schedule hereunto annexed~ Lexington July 29 A 1850~ Mr Joseph A Locke to Wm S Locke | Dr For 2 Horses | 25, | $50.00 " 3 Cows | 25 | 75.00 " 6 Tons of Hay | 12 1/2 | 75.00 " 1 Covered Market wagon | 50.00 – 1 Cart | 25.00 – 2 Sleds | 14.00 – 1 Sleigh | 5.00 – 2 Harnesses | 20.00 – 1 Lot of Manure | 40.00 Received Payment | $354.00 William S. Locke To have and to hold the afore-described Goods and Chattels to the said Joseph A. Locke, his executors, administrators, and assigns forever~ And I the said William S Locke, do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and Chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same, in manner aforesaid~ Continued 315 1850 Mortgage of Locke to Locke continued Provided Nevertheless, that if the said William S Locke his executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said Joseph A Locke his executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of three Hundred dollars, on demand, with interest then this mortgage shall be void~ In witness whereof, I the said William S. Locke have subscribed the same, this twenty-ninth day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty~ William S Locke LS Executed and delivered in presence of Silas O Wheeler Elbridge G Locke Entered and Recorded Jany 29, 1850, at 4 1/2 oclk P.M. Albert W Bryant Town Clerk Mortgage of Wellington to Wellington Know all men by these presents, That I Sullivan Wellington of Lexington in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Milkman~ for and in consideration of the sum of six hundred & twenty two dollars paid by Nehemiah Wellington of Lexington in the County aforesaid Yeoman~ The receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these presents grant, sell and assign unto the said Nehemiah Wellington the following described goods and chattels, viz; 2 horses, one hundred dollars each $200.00 2 milk wagons $125, 1 pung 15, 140.00 2 Wagon Harnesses & 1 Buffaloe Robe 25.– 100 Milk Cans 50– Continued 316 1850 Mortgage of Wellington to Wellington Con'd. 1 swine $8, hay straw $25. | $33.00 feed trough hay cutter | 5.00 1 windlass bedstead & 1 goose feather bed & bedding for the same | 30- 1 Mahogany bureau | 12– 2 Carpets Rug | 20– Large looking glass | 4– 1 Centre table 1 Mahogany fan foot do [ditto] | 12– 1 Sofa 15, Refrigerator 8 1 parlor Stove air tight 5 | 28, 3 rocking chairs 9 parlor chairs | 18– China set & other crockery & glass ware in parlor close | 15- trundle bed bedding | 5– 5 Cords of Wood | 25– [total] $622.00 To have and to hold, the afore-dscribed goods and chattels to the said Nehemiah Wellington by executors, administrators and assigns forever~ And I the said Sullivan Wellington do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid~ Provided, nevertheless, That if the said Sullivan Wellington his Executors or administrators shall pay unto the said Nehemiah Wellington his executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of six hundred & twenty dollars in nine months from the date hereof with interest then this mortgage shall be void~ In witness whreof, I the said Sullivan Wellington have subscribed the same this second day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty~ Sullivan Wellington LS Executed & delivered in presence of William Chandler~ Entered & Recorded Feby 2d 1850 at nine o'clock PM~ A W Bryant Town Clerk 317 1850 Mortgage of Reed to Laurence Know all men by these presents, That I Hugh M Reed of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Yeoman~ In consideration of the sum of Five Hundred dollars to me paid by Leonard Laurence of said Lexington Yeoman~ the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Laurence the following described articles of personal property and chattel Viz; one spotted Mare called the "Arabia", One Bay Horse called the "Bob Tail" One two wheeled carriage called a "Milk Cab" one Milk Wagon, one Milk Pung, one set of Harnesses - Seventy-Five Milk Cans~ To have and to hold the aforedescribed goods and chattels to the said Laurence his Executors, Administrators and Assigns, foever, And I the said Reed do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid~ Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Reed his Executors or Administrators shall pay unto the said Laurence his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the sum of Five Hundred dollars according to the tenor of a promissory note bearing even date with these presents for that sum payable on demand, then this mortgage shall be void~ In Witness Whereof I the said Reed have subscribed the service this First day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Fifty~ Hugh M Reed LS Executed and delivered in presence of Albert W Bryant Entered April 18th AD 1850, at 7 o'clock P.M. A W Bryant Town Clerk [left margin:] This may certify that the Mortgage signed by H M Reed is paid Leonard Laurence Entered May 1st 1851 A W Bryant Town Clerk 318 1850 Mortgage of Locke to Battersby Know all men by these presents, That I Amos W Locke of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts~ In consideration of the sum of fifty dollars to me paid by George W Battersby of Provincetown in the County of Barnstaple [Barnstable] in said Commonwealth the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Battersby the following described goods and chattels Viz; one Sofa, of the value of fifteen dollars, one woolen Carpet $10.00, Six silver tea spoons, $6.00 two large table Spoons $4.00, one Mahogany bureau of the value of $12.00 - one Center table $10.00 - one dozen of cane seated chairs $6.00 - said Goods being now at Lexington in the house occupied by said Locke. To have and to hold the aforedescribed goods and chattels to the said Battersby his Executors Administrators and Assigns, forever~ And I the said Locke do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and gave good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid~ Provided Nevertheless, That if the said Locke his Executors or Administrators, shall pay unto the said Batterson his Executors, Administrator or Assigns, the said sum of fifty dollars, then this mortgage and a promissory note of even date herewith signed by said Locke whereby he promises to pay said Battersby the said sum of fifty dollars on demand with interest, then this mortgage and note shall both be void~ In witness whereof I, the said Amos W Locke, have subscribed the same this Twelfth day of November in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and forty-nine~ A W. Locke LS Executed and delivered in presence of L. Marrett Entered Nov. 12th 1849–at 7 o'clock P.M. Attest A. W. Bryand Town Clerk 317 [Transcriber's note: These two pages have been misnumbered. They should have been 319 and 320. The previous two pages are also numbered 317 and 318.] 1850 Division of Fence between land of Sumner & Bennett Whereas, we the Subscribers, are owners and occupants of two lots of land situate in the Town of Lexington, seperated by a line extending from the road, called Hancock Street westerly seventeen and a half rods, to a corner, thence turnning and running Southerly, Eight rods and twelve feet, to land of Samuel Bridge, the whole length of said line of seperation being 432 3/4 feet~ Therefore be it known that we have agreed and do hereby agree to divide the line of seperation, between our lands aforesaid, in the following manner, Viz; From the aforesaid Hancock Street road, westerly 216 3/8 feet of said line is assigned to the subscriber, James H Bennett, the remainder of said line to wit, 216 3/8 feet, thereof is assigned to the subscriber, James D Sumner, for the purpose of maintaining and keeping in repair, a good and sufficient fence on said line; And this agreement being recorded in the Town Clerks office of the Town of Lexington, aforesaid, shall be perpetually binding upon the several owners of said lands, their heirs and assigns forever~ Witness our hands, this tenth day of May AD 1850~ James H Bennett James D Sumner Witness Donald McIntyre Recorded July 15th 1850~ Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 318 1850 Mortgage~ Estabrooks to Gibson Know all men by these presents, That, I William Estabrooks of Lexington in the County of Middlesex Labourer~ In consideration of the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars to me paid by James J. Gibson of Cambridge in said County, Yeoman, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said James J. Gibson the following articles of personal estate, herein after named to wit; Three Bay Horses valued at $350.00 Three harnesses valued at 25.00 One Night Wagon " " 70.00 [Total] 445.00 All of which are valued at the sum of four hundred and forty-five dollars~ To have and to hold the aforedescribed goods and chattels to the said James J. Gibson, his heirs, Executors, administrators and Assigns, forever, And I the said William Estabrooks do avouch myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid, Provided nevertheless, That if the said William Estabrooks his heirs, Executors, Administraters, shall pay unto the said James J, Gibson or his heirs, Executors, Administraters or Assigns, the said sum of three hundred and fifty dollars, in monthly payments of fifty dollars each, commencing from and after the first day of October next, and the balance on the first day of January next ensuing, then this mortgage shall be void, as also a note of hand of even date herewith given to said Gibson by said Estabrooks, for said sum of three hundred and fifty dollars~ In witness whereof I the said William Estabrooks, have subscribed the same this twenty-fourth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty– William Estabrooks LS Executed and delivered in presence of Abraham Edwards~ Continued 319 1850~ Mortgage~ Estabrooks to Gibson Continued Middlesex, S.S. August 24th 1850~ Then personally appeared the above named William Estabrooks and acknowledged the above instrument by him subscribed to be his free act and deed~ before me, A Edwards J. Peace. Entered and Recorded August 26th 1850, at 10 p o'clock A.M. Attest_ Albert W Bryant Town Clerk Mortgage Gleason & Bailey to Wesson~ Know all men by these presents That we Edwin A. Gleason & Frederick P. Bailey both of Lexington in the County of Middlesex in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to us paid by John Wesson of Woburn in said County the receipt whereof is bereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said One small black hacking horse One horse wagon Being the same horse and wagon now in use by the said Gleason & Bailey~ To have and to hold all and singular, the said goods and chattels unto the said John Wesson and his Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, to his and their sole use forever~ And we the said Gleason & Bailey for ourselves and our Executers, and Administraters, do covenant to and with the said John Wesson and with his Executers, Administrators, and Assigns that we are lawfully possessed of the said goods & chattels as of own property; tht the same are free from all incumbrances, and that we will and our Executors and Administrators, shall warrant and defend the same to the said John Wesson and his Executers Administraters, and Assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons Continued 320 1850 Mortgage~ Gleason & Bailey to Wesson Continued Provided nevertheless, That is the said Edwin A. Gleason & Frederick P. Bailey or their Executors, or Administrators, shall well and truly pay unto the said John Wesson or his Executers, Administraters, or Assigns, the sum of two hundred dollars on demand there this deed shall be void; otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue~ And Provided also, That until default, by the said Gleason & Bailey or their Executers, and Administraters, in the performance of the condition aforesaid, or if some part thereof, it shall and may be lawful for them to keep possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof, shall be attached at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other crediter or crediters of the said Gelason & Bailey, or if the said Gleason & Bailey or their Executers, or Administraters, shall attempt to sell the same or any part thereof, without notice to the said John Wesson, or his Executers, Administraters, or Assigns, and wirhour his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall be lawful for the said John Wesson, or his Executers, Administraters, or Assigns, to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to his & their own use. In testimony whereof, we the said Edwin A. Gleason & Frederick P Bailey have hereunto set our hands and seals this twenty fourth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty~ Edwin A Gleason LS Frederick P. Bailey LS Executed and delivered in presence of A W Bryant Entered and Received August 28th 1850, at 8 o'clock P.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 321 Mortgage of Williams to Currier Know all men by these presents, That I James Williams as Agent of the Mutual Boarding School association now located at East Lexington in the county of Middlesex and state of Massachusetts in consideration of the sum of three hundred and twenty five dollars & 37/100 to me paid by H M Currier Upholsterer of Boston and County of Suffolk_ the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Currier, one Black Walnut Sofa with Plush cover, one Black Walnut Sofa with silk and worsted cover, one Lounge & Pillow with Damask Cover, five Black Walnut Chairs with plush covers, twelve damask & muslin window Curtains, with cornice & bands, and one Large damask Curtain at folding doors, also four bedsteads, and four hard mattresses, belonging to same, one ottoman seat with plush cover. To have and to hold all and singular the said goods and chattels until the said Hill Currier of Barton & County of Suffolk his Executers, Administraters and Assigns, to my sold use forever~ And I the said James Williams for myself and my Executers and Administraters do covenant to and with the said Hill Currier his Executors, Administrators and Assigns, that I am lawfully possessed of said goods and chattels as of my own property–; that the same are free from all incumbrances, and that I will and my Executers and Administraters shall warrant and defend the same to the said H M Currier his Executers Administraters and Assigns against the lawful claims, and demands of all persons. Provided Nevertheless, That if the said James Williams or his Executers or Administraters, shall well and truly pay unto the said H M Currier or his Executers, Administraters or Assigns, the sum of Three hundred and twenty five dollars & 37/100 then this deed, as also two certain promissory Continued 322 Mortgage of Williams to Currier continued notes bearing even date herewith, signed by the said James Williams whereby he promises to pay the said H M Currier the said sum and interest at the time aforesaid, shall then be void; otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue~ And provided Also, That until default by the said James Williams or his Executers and Administraters in the performance of the condition aforesaid or of same part thereof, it shall and may be lawful for the said James Williams then to keep possession of the said granted property, And to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof shall be attached at any time before payment as aforesaid, but any other creditor or creditors of the said James Williams if the said James Williams or his Executers or Administraters shall attempt to sell the same or any part thereof shall be attached at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other creditor or creditors of the said H. M. Currier or his executers, administraters or assigns and without his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall be lawful for the said H. M. Currier or his Executers, Administraters or Assigns retake immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to their own use~ In testimony whereof, I the said James Williams have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty~ James Williams Executed and delivered in presence of George T Currier Endered Nov. 12th 1850 at 11 1/4 oclock A.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk 323 1850 Mortgage of Williams to Currier Know all men by these presents, That I James Williams as Agent of the Mutual Boarding School Association now located at East Lexington County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts, In Consideration of the sum of six hundred dollars to me paid by H M Currier Upholster of Boston and County of Suffolk, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said H M Currier the following described goods Viz; 82 3/4 yds Tapestry Carpets Now in Parlor, 31 yds Canvass Carpet, 7 yds Stair Carpet, 42 1/2 yds super fine Carpet, 15 yds green backing, 34 1/2 yds stair Carpet, one dinner[?] sett containing 300 pieces, on Tea sett containing 150 pieces, four dozen glass Tumblers, two table castors with bollts, 4 doz Knifes & Forks, two carvers & forks, two Cooking Stoves, ten Bedsteads and mattresses & all bedding belonging to the same 48 Dining Chairs, twelve settees, Two Teachers Desks, two Astral Lamps, four Lounges with pillows two Lounges, two stuffed Easy Chairs, 7 window curtains & fixtures, two Piano Fortes, Nine doz plated Table spoons, two plaid Table Covers, six Linen Table Covers, six doz Linen Napkins~ twenty cords of Wood, twenty Tons hard Coal, Five Horses, One Covered Wagon, one spring wagon, one Franklin Head, Two Cupids, one Cow, Ten Hogs~ To have and to hold all and singular the said goods and chattels unto the said H M Currier or his Executors, Administrators and assigns, to his or their sole use forever~ And I the said James Williams for myself and my Executors and Administrators, do covenant to and with the said H M Currier or his Executors, Administrators And assigns, that I am lawfully possessed of the said goods and chattels as of my own property; that the same are free from all incumbrances and that I will and my Executors and Administrators shall warrant and defend the same to the said H M Currier or his Executors, Administrators and Assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons Continued 324 1850 Mortgage of Williams to Currier Continued Provided Nevertheless, That if the said James Williams his Executors or Administrators shall well and truly pay unto the said H M Currier or his Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the sum of six hundred dollars, then this deed, as also one certain Promissory Note bearing even date herewith, signed by the said James Williams, whereby he promises to pay the said H M Currier the said sum and interest at the time aforesaid, shall be void; otherwise shall remain in full force and virtue~ And Provided Also, That until default by the said James Williams or his Executors, and Administrators, in the performance of the condition aforesaid or of some part thereof, it shall and may be lawful for he or them to keep possession of the said granted property, and to use and enjoy the same; but if the same or any part thereof, shall be attached at any time before payment as aforesaid, by any other creditor or creditors of the said James Williams or if the said Williams or his Executors or Administrators shall attempt to sell the same or any part thereof, without notice to the said H M Currier or his Executors, Administratros or Assigns, and without his or their assent to such sale in writing expressed, then it shall be lawful for the said H M Currier, or his Executors Administrators or Assigns, to take immediate possession of the whole of said granted property to their own use~ In testimony whereof I the said same Williams have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty~ James Williams Executed and delivered in presence of J. H. Shepard Entered Nov. 13th 1850, at 14 minutes past 4 o clock PM~ Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk 325 1850 Mortgage of Bailey to Randall Know all men by these presents That I James Bailey of Lexington in the county of Middlesex Yeoman for and in consideration of the Sum of Sixty Dollars paid by James M Randell of Woburn in Said County Attorney & Counsellor at law, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, sold and assigned, and do by these Presents grant sell and assign unto the said Randell the following described Goods and Chattels, viz: One Pair of Oxen now in my barn at Lexington worth about sixty-five dollars. To have and to hold, the aforedescribed goods and chattels to the said Randell, his Executors, Administrators and assigns forever And the said James Bailey do avouch Myself to be the lawful owner of said goods and chattels, and have good right to sell and dispose of the same in manner aforesaid, Provided nevertheless, That if the said James Bailey his Executors or Administrators, shall pay into the said Randell his Executors, Administrators or Assigns the said sum of Sixty Dollars in three Months from this date with interest, then this Mortgage as also said note shall be void, he witness whereof I the said James Bailey have subscribed the same this twenty fourth day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty nine James Bailey Executed and delivered in presence of A W Bryant Assignment of Hall to Smith Know all men by these presents that I Darwin T Hall the Mortgagee named in a deed of Mortgage or bill of sale of certain personal property given by Addison Smith to said Hall dated the twentieth day of November AD 1849, to secure the payment of four hundred & fifty dollars & interest recorded with the mortgages of personal property in the Town of Lexington, in consideration of three hundred & fifty dollars to me paid by Elias Smith of said Lexington hereby sell assign and transfer all my right, title and interest in said deed of Mortgage and in all goods & chattels, therein named and the debt secured thereby Continued 326 1850 x Assignment of Hall to Smith Continued To have & to hold the same to him the said Smith his heirs and assigns forever, subject to the right of redemption of said Addison Smith his assigns forever, In Witness whereof I the said Darwin T Hall have hereunto set my hand & seal this seventh day of November eighteen hundred & fifty~ D T Hall LS Executed in presence L Marrett Entered Nov. 8th 1850, at 10 o'clock AM Attest A W Bryant Town Clerk 327 xx Mortgage of Johnson to Johnson Know all men by these Presents, that I Emily Johnson of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Common- wealth of Massachusetts School Teacher, in consideration of four hundred and fifty dollars to me paid by Mary S Johnson of said Lexington, Widow, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have granted, bar -gained, and sold and by these presents do grant bargain and sell unto the said Mary S Johnson all the goods and chattels mentioned and spec -ified in the schedule hereunder written, To have and to hold the same and each and every of them to her the said Mary S Johnson her Executers, Administrators, And Assigns forever, Provided, Nevertheless, that if I the said Emily, my Executers, Administrators or assigns, or any of them do and shall well and truly pay a cause to be paid unto the said Mary S Johnson, her Executers, Administrators or assigns the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars, with interest for the same, on or before the first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force, And it is further agreed by said parties that until default be made in the payment of the said sum of four hundred and fifty dollars, and interest, the said Emily shall have and hold the possession of said property free from charge from said Mary S. and enjoy and use the goods and premises, aforesaid without hindrance from the said Mary S. or her assigns; and in case default be made of payment of the said sum of four hundred and fifty dollars and interest till the expira -tion of the time aforesaid, then the said Mary S. her Executers, Administrators, or assigns shall have full right and liberty to take immediate possession of the same, and to her sole use and benefit without hindrance or molestation from the said Emily or any other person acting for or claiming by or under her the said Emily. Continued 328 Mortgage of Johnson to Johnson Continued Schedule of Property conveyed in the above agreement, to wit: One Piano Full valued at | $300~ one Sofa " " " | 30~ 3 Chairs " $5. | 15~ 1 Easy Chair " " " | 20~ Painted chamber sett, consisting of } Beareau, Bedstead, sink & 5 chairs } | 30 two tables & two crickets two chamber Capets [carpets] valued at | 30 1 Parlor Carpet | 25~ In testimony whereof I the said Emily Johnson have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty eight day of May in in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty~ Emily Johnson LS Executed in presence of Samuel Chandler Samuel E Chandler Lexington May 28 AD 1850~ I hereby certify that the aforesaid property has been delivered to me for and in behalf of the aforesaid Mary D Johnson Emily Johnson. Attest Saml. Chandler Entered May 28 AD 1850~ at 8 o'clock P.M. Attest Albert W Bryant Town Clerk A notice of an intention to foreclose the above mortgage was entered April 12 AD 1854 at 8 o clock P.M. recorded page 58, Vol 2- Book of Mortgages A W Bryant Town Clerk