RECORDS -- PICKENS COUNTY, CHICKASAW NATION

The Chickasaw Nation	§
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Pickens County	§

Know all men by these presents that I Mary E. Burney of said County of Pickens for and in consideration of the natural Love and affection which I have and bear for my Mother Sallie Gaines Do by these presents give grant and convey to the said Sallie Gaines my portion of the following property,

Three work mules together with the farm farming utencils wagon harness forage improvements dwelling household and kitchen furniture and all of the hogs belonging to the estate of James T. Gaines (Deceased) to manage as she sees fit during her natural life....

Executed and delivered in presence of

Robt. L. Boyd

Overton Love

I hereby certify that the above is a correct copy of the original handed me for record this

July 11th A.D. 1877

Chickasaw Nation	§
Pickens County	§	I A. H. Law a citizen of Pickens County C.N.
		Do this day give unto my beloved wife M. E. Law
		and my little son Wesley B. Law all of my property

real or personal together with my mark and Brand, which shall be recorded in their name I only reserving the right to manage and control the same to the best advantage for their use and benefit and at my death the property shall be divided Equally between the two, Provided However, that in the event we should have other children born to us they shall have an equal share with the above named parties. And in the event that my wife M. E. Law should die first then her portion shall be divided equally among our children. And in the event that my wife and our children should die and leave me alive, then the property in whole shall revert back to me.

I Robt. H. Love do this day give to my four Children, Eugenia L. Decherd, Maud W. Love, Thom. B. Love & May Bell Love all of my property real and vested or personal mark & Brand Notes & Mortgages By me held at this time. Only I reserve an Agency or Guardian Ship for them.

I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original handed to me for record this February 14th 1876.

One Gray mare 7 years old Branded thus [brand appears a two HH's without separating space between them] on the left shoulder L on the left thigh & one Bay filly two years old Branded L on the left thigh.

I hereby certify the above is a true copy of the original handed me for record.

Know all men by this instrument of writing That I, Britt Willis, for and in consideration of the sum of ($175.00 cts) to me, in hand paid, by Wm. P. Worthington and My Mother Elvira Worthington, for Holmes Willis, My brother, and Amelia Willis, My sister, I do agree and bind myself, at the time I become Nineteen Years of age, or as soon there after as I can, to convey all my right, claim, title, and interest, that I own or may on in My father's old farm, Now occupied by William P. Worthington.

In testimony whereof I now Subscribe My Name. Given under My hand, This the day and date above written.

Attest	Brit Willis (Seal)
Joseph C. Hardwick
John V. Heard

The above, I certify is a copy of the Original Given under My hand This 17th day of Feb 1871.

I Robert H. Love bequeath forever, Unto My Daughter Eugenia Love, as her own property, the Buggy that I know own, which is at My Residence at Oil Springs in Pickens County C. N.

I also give & bequeath for Ever, Unto My Son Thomas B. Love, as his own private property, a certain Brown or bay Mare and Colt, which mare I now use as a saddle animal.

I also give and bequeath as her Separate property, for Ever Unto My Daughter Maud Winter Love A certain Brown Mare mule which I own. Branded thus on the left Shoulder [looks like a U with a small "s" inside it].

I also give and bequeath, for Ever, as her own separate property, Unto My Daughter May Bell Love My Sulpher Springs place, Once known as the Pok Wilson place, Situated in Pickens County C. N.

I also give and bequeath, for Ever, as their own separate property Unto My Children Above Named, Viz - Eugenia Love, Thomas B. Love, Maud Winter Love & May Bell Love, a certain purchase I made in the City of Vanburen, Arkansas, On the 10th day of Sept. 1870. Which purchase Consists of two Lots and a house or Residence, including all the purchased furniture, fixtures etc.

I Robt. H. Love, Bequeath & give all the property here after named to be held as common property & as their own for Ever. - Viz -

Hog Mark. Crop off the left Ear.

All My house hold & kitchen furniture and all the appertinuses and fixtures appertaining to said house.

All the crops of 1870, and all future crops and proceeds of My Lands.

All note, accounts, assets, Suits, etc. held by me, Which are due or May become due. Also all claims against the Creek Nation, also, against the United States Government.

Also My claim including My Bridge on Biauer Creek.

I Robt. H. Love, as heretofore stated, Grant, bequeath, and give for Ever all the property above named My farming Utencils, Black Smith tools and My two horse wagon to my children above named But, I, as their father and Natural Guardian reserve the entire right and priviledge of Managing all the property above named for the use and benefit of Said Children.

I further allot to the Children above named an improvement I own, Situated in a bend on Red river, known as the Overton bend, Now occupied by J. A. Addington.

Also, I give and bequeath Unto My Children above named to hold and keep as their own property my present residence known as the Oil Spring place.

Also I give and bequeath to My Children anticedently named My two trunks.

Attest

Wm. P. Worthington, Clerk

Know all men by the presences, that I Robt H Love as principal and Wm P Worthington as security, bind Our Selves and assigns in the Sum of $500__ Five hundred dollars, Unto Tho Cheadle, District Judge or his successor in Office, the payment Will and truely to be made.

That if the said Robert H Love, be and appear at Pickens County Court room between the hours of 9 o clock A.M. and 3 o clock P.M. On the first day of Jan. term of District Court, 1870, Then this obligation to be null and void, Otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

This bond made and given by Order of the County Judge in Pickens County Chickasaw Nation, At the house of Wm P Worthington, This Oct 20th day 1870.

Attest

Wm P Worthington, Clerk

Chickasaw Nation	§
County of Pickens	§

the undersigned Citizens of the Chickasaw Nation and legal heirs to of the Estate of David C. Burney (Des) do in consideration of the natural love and affection we have for Mrs. Emily Burney widow of David C Burney (Des) Give unto said Mrs. Emily Burney all of our claims and interest in the following described property (to wit).

The Farm and all of its improvements, Situated on the Washita River in Pickens County C.N. about two miles above Joe Moore's Ferry, on same River, and about two miles below what is known as Thompson Crossing on Washita River.

And do by these presents relinquish unto said Mrs. Emily Burney, all our rights claims and interest in Said Farm and improvements forever for her own use and benefit.

In testimony whereof we have hereunto Signed our names and affixed our seals, this the 15th day of Nov. AD 1880.

I hereby certify that the above Deed of Gift is a correct copy of the original handed me for record this 5th day of February A.D. 1887.

Know all parties who may be hereby concerned That I have this day for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars sold and transferred my entire interest in a farm located on the Washita River about two miles above Joe Moore's Ferry in Pickens County C.N. and known as the Burney Old Place, to my daughter Nannie Archerd this Feb. 2nd 1883.

I hereby certify that the above Bill of Sale is a correct copy of the original handed me for record this 5th day of Feb. AD 1887.

Mrs. Susan Burks

Caddo C.N.

Enclosed you will find a Deed signed by part of the heirs of the estate of your Father, Deeding the old place to Mrs. Emily Burney who requested me to send the Deed to you asking you if you are willing that she should have the place to please place your signature to it and return it to me. Please return whether signed or not.

Dear Sir

I gave my interest in the old place to Mrs. McLaughlin children and they can dispose of it as they please and it will be all right with me.

I hereby certify that the above communication between Wm Archerd and Mrs. Susan Burks in regard to the old Burney Place on Washitaw is a true and correct copy of the original handed me by Mrs. Nannie Archerd for Record.

Know all men by these presents, That I have this day sold bargained and turned over to L. L. Sturdivant for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to me in hand paid, My entire right title and claims to a farm located in Pickens County C N near the Washitaw River and about three quarters of a mile from the old Burney Place, In testimony whereof I hereunto place my name and seal.

I hereby transfer the within Bill of Sale to Mrs. Nannie Archerd.

I hereby certify that the above Bill of Sale, given by L.C. Moore and transferred by L. L. Sturdivant to Mrs. Nannie Archerd is a true and correct copy of the original filed in this office for Record and Recorded this 8th day of February A.D. 1887.

Know all men who may be interested. That I have this day for and in consideration of the sum of $175.00 to me in hand paid, Sold bargained and turned over to Mrs. N. J. Archerd my entire right title and claim to a farm located on the west Side of the Washitaw River in Pickens County C.N. and about 3/4 of a mile north west from the Burney Old Place, and do hereby relinquish the same now and forever.

In testimony whereof I hereby set my name and seal this 23rd day of April A D 1884.

I hereby certify that the above Bill of Sale made to Mrs. N. J. Archerd by L. L. Sturdivant is a true and correct copy of the original Filed for Record 28th Jan 1887 and Recorded this 8th day of February A D 1887.

Chickasaw Nation	§
Nov. 4th A D 1887	§

Know all men by these presents, that I this day bargain and sell to J. H. Durham my third interest in the McLaughlin place, Situated on Red River Pickens County Chickasaw Nation and all the land laying South of the Mack Place, commencing from the South East corner of the McLaughlin farm thence South to the River, thence East to the mouth of the Mabes Branch, thence North to the said Mack place, for the consideration ($500.00) five hundred dollars to me paid, to be his. I hereby warrant the title of same.

Witness

Lottie Durham

Dollie McLaughlin

I hereby certify that the above Bill of Sale is a correct copy of the original Filed for Record this 14th day of November A D 1887.

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