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Land Records of the Brandt Family
Cumberland Co. PA, Vol. C, page 191- May 25, 1771
John and Sarah Boyd to Martin Brand
This indenture made the twenty fifth day of May in the Eleventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King? defender of the faith ? and in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy one. Between John Boyd of the County of Cumberland In Allen Township in the Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman and Sarah wife of the one part and Martin Brand of the Township of Derry in the County of Lancaster and province of Pennsylvania Yeoman of the other part. Whereas~ The Honourable the Proprietaries of the Province of Pennsylvania in and by their patent Bearing date the fifth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty five and Grant and confirm unto Richard Peters of the City of Philadelphia Esq. And to his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract of land situate in Allen Township in County of Cumberland in the Province afd. Bounded and described as followeth. Beginning at a heap of stones at a corner of William Abernathy patent and thence by the same ? thirty five degrees and three quarters East two hundred and sixty six perches to a post thence by John Clarks land south forty three degrees and one third westerly sixty seven perches and one half to a marked Hiccory and south forty six degrees and and two thirds east two hundred and forty eight perches to a white oak thence by James Williams? land south eighty one degrees west one hundred and nineteen perches to a black oak thence by vacant land north seventy seven degrees and two thirds westerly two hundred ? ? perches to a post and north fifty four degrees west one hundred and forty perches to a black oak and then by William Hudsons land northernly eight degrees and one quarter east the hundred and sixty four perches to the place of beginning. Containing five hundred and sixty four acres besides the usual allowance of six acres/percent for roads ? as in and by the said patent on record in the Rolls office at Philadelphia in Patent Book AA Vol 6, page 351, the twenty fifth day of July 1765. May appear and whereas the land Richard Peters in and by his certain Indenture bearing date the twenty fifth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and sixty five. Deed by William Peter of the City of Philadelphia Esq. And Richard Peters Junior of the said City Gentleman his attorneys duly authorized appointed by a certain letter of attorney duly executed and recorded in ? of Attorney. Vol 4, page?. In the office afd. Did grant and confirm all that the aforesaid described land of five hundred and sixty four acres of land and allowance afd. With the ? appurtencences unto a certain Henry ? his heirs and assigns forever as in and by the said Indenture ? and at large ? being thereunto had. And whereas the said Henry ? in and by their indenture bearing date the thirtieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty seventh grant and confirm all that the aforesaid tract of five hundred and sixty four acres of land and allowance as afd. For Roads ? with the estate and appurtenances unto John Boyd aforesaid his heirs and assigns forever as and by the said Indenture may more fully and at large appear referance being thereunto had. Now this Indenture witnesseth that the said John Boyd and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand two hundred pounds lawful money of the province of Pennsylvania to them or one of them in hand well and truly paid by the said Martin Brand before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge that granted bargained sold aliened ? and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell alien ? and confirm unto the said Martin Brand his heirs and assigns forever all that the aforesaid described tract piece or parcel of five hundred and forty four acres of land and allowance of six acres of percent for roads ? as before described and set forth together with all and singular the buildings and improvements houses barns ? out houses and edifices whatsoever thereon ? ? belonging ? any wise appertaining together also with all ? ? ? commons ways water water courses ? ? ? ? and appurtenances whatsoever to the land belonging as in any wise appertaining and also the ------------- issues and profits thereof and of every part and parcel thereof and also all the estate right title and interest of them the said John Boyd and Sarah his wife of in and to the said tract of five hundred and sixty four acres of land and allowance and premises hereby granted or intended so to be. To have and to hold the aforesaid described tract of five hundred sixty four acres of land and allowances of six acres %cent for roads ? ? and premises with the appurtenances as the same is set forth described and bounded as every part and parcel thereof unto the said Martin Brand his heirs and assigns to the only proper use benefit and be? Of him the said Martin Brand his heirs and assigns forever subject to the quit rents now due and hereafter to become due and payable for the same to the Chief Lord or Lords of the Sec. Thereof and the said John Boyd for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth hereby covenant premises and grant to and with the said Martin Brand his heirs and assigns that he the said John Boyd and his heirs all and singular the premises herein before ? ? to be granted bargained and Sold and every part and parcel with their and every of there rights. Members and appurtenances unto the said Martin Brand his heirs and assigns against him the said John Boyd and heirs and against all person whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim by him or under him them or any of them or any other person or persons whatsoever and will warrant and forever defend by these presents and that the said John Boyd and his heirs shall and will from time to time and at all times hereinafter ? reasonable request costs and charges in the law of him the said Martin Brand his heirs and assigns do make acknowledge suffer or cause or procure to be made acknowledged and suffered all and every such further and other lawfull and reasonable act and acts thing and things. Conveyance and assurance ? whatsoever for the further. ? and more perfect ? and confirming of all and singular the before granted premices with the appurtenances that every part and parcel whereof unto the said Martin Brand his heirs and assigns as by the said Martin Brand his heirs and assigns or his or their council learned in the law shall be reasonably devised ? or required. In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereunto interchangeably set their hands on the day and year first above written. John Boyd, Sarah (her mark) Boyd. Sealed and Delivered in the presence of John Pollock, Wm. Smith.
Vol. D, page 33; May 26, 1774 William Abernathy to Martin Brand
Allen township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
This indenture made this eighteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy four between William Abernathy of Allan Township of the County of Cumberland and Province of Pennsylvania, Farmer and Sarah his wife of the one part. And Martin Brand of Derry Township of the County of Lancaster and Province aforesaid and John Brindle of Allen Township of the County of Cumberland and Province ? of the other part Whereas the Honorable the Proprietiers ? ? ? ? under the Great Seal bearing date the Eighteenth day April Anno Domini 1774. Did for the consideration therein mentioned give grant release and confirm unto a certain Richard Peters a certain tract of land in Allen Township aforesaid beginning at a marked hickory then by Shadrach Muchmores land north seven degrees east two hundred and sixty two perches to a post thence by John McNeals land south east thirteen perches to a marked black oak and north forty three degrees east one hundred and ? perches to a marked white oak thence by the same and William Hammerslys land south sixty five degrees east one hundred and fifty six perches to a post thence by the said Hammerslys land north forty four degrees east one hundred and thirteen perches to a post thence by the said William Abernathy's and William Lyons land east two hundred and four perches to a hickory tree thence by the same and Walter Gregorys land south two hundred and ninety three perches to a fallen black oak thence by the said Abernathy's land north forty seven degrees west one hundred and seventy seven perches to a post and south twenty four degrees west three hundred and fourteen perches to a heap of stones thence by William Hudson land south sixty five degrees west one hundred and seventy two perches to a marked black oak thence by James Douglas's land north nine degrees west eighty five perches to a marked hickory tree and north seventy seven degrees west eighty perches to a post thence by lands of Thomas Hammersly's north west one hundred and seventy perches to the place of beginning containing seven hundred and ninety seven acres and a quarter of an acre land the usual allowance of six ? cent for Roads. Together with the appurtenances to hold to him the said Richard Peters his heirs and assigns whereas the said Richard Peters by a deed bearing date the twenty third day of April Anno Domini 1774 for the consideration therein mentioned did convey and transfer all the above mentioned bounded and described plantation and tract of land with the appurtenances unto the said William Abernathy and to his heirs and assigns for ever as by the said deed may more fully appear. Whereas the honourable the Proprietors aforesaid by their letters patent under the Great Seal Bearing date the Eleventh day of December Anno Domini 1754. did for the consideration therein mentioned give grant release and confirm unto the said William Abernathy a certain tract of land (then in Pennsbro Township) But now in Allen Township bounded as follows viz. Beginning at a heap of stones from thence extending by other land of the said Richard Peters south thirty six degrees east two hundred and fifty four perches to a post thence by Joseph Greens land north forty five degrees east one hundred and ten perches to a marked black oak thence by Walter Gregory's land north fifty seven degreees east one hundred and eighty four perches to a post thence by vacant land north forty six degrees west one hundred fifty two perches to a post and south twenty four degrees west two hundred and eighty ? ? to the place of beginning containing three hundred and sixteen acres and allowance of six acres ? cent for Highways. Together with the appurtenances to hold to him the said William Abernathy his heirs and assigns and where as the Honorable the Proprietors aforesaid by their letters patent under the great seal bearing date the Twenty fourth day of February Anno Domini 1774. Did for the consideration therein mentioned give grant release and confirm unto the said William Abernathy a certain tract of land formerly in Pennsbro Township but now in Allen Township. Beginning at a marked black oak a corner of John Clarks land thence by the same south forty six degreees and a half east sixty eight perches and a half to a marked black oak thence by Walter Gregorys land north forty two degrees and one third of a degree east one hundred and eighty one perches to a fallen black oak and south forty seven degrees west twenty two perches and a half to a post thence by said William Abernathy's other lands south fifty six degrees and three quarters west one hundred and eighty five perches and an half to the place of beginning containing forty eight acres and sixty one perches and allowance of six acres ? cent for roads. Together with the appurtenances to hold to him the said William Abernathy his heirs and assigns. Now this Indenture Witnesseth that the said William Abernathy and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the sum of two thousand and sixteen pounds ten shillings lawful money of Pennsylvania to them in hand paid at or immediately before the sealing and delivering hereof by the said Martin Brand and John Brindle will and truly paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. Have and each of them Hath granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed and by these presents do and each of them doth grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said Martin Brand and John Brindle and to their heirs and assigns as tenants in common and not as Joint tenants twenty two acres and three rood of land part of the first described tract of land granted to Richard Peters by Letters Patent under the great seal bearing date the Eighteenth day of April Anno Domini 1774. Convey'd by the said Richard Peters to the said William Abernathy his heirs and assigns by a deed bearing date the twenty third day of April Anno Domini 1774. And three hundred and sixteen acres of land an allowance of six acres of cent for Roads. Granted to the said William Abernathy by letters patent bearing date the eleventh day of December Anno Domini 1754 and forty eight acres and sixty one perches of land with the allowance being the last above described tract of land granted to the said William Abernathy by letters patent as above together also with all and singular the houses outhouses barns stables buildings orchards gardens meadow fields waters water courses rights members privileges advantages ? and premises with the appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging or in any ways appertaining and the reversion and ? remainder and remainders rents ? and profits thereof and all the estate right title interest property claim and demand whatsoever both at law and in equity of them the said William Abernathy and Sarah his wife of in and to the same and every part thereof. To have and to hold the same plantation and tracts of land hereby granted and released or meant mentioned or intended to be with the appurtenances with the said Martin Brand and John Brindle their heirs and assigns to the only proper ? ? ?? ? ? of the said Martin Brand and John Brindle their heirs and assigns for ever as Tenants in Common and not as Joint Tenants. Subject to the quit ? to become due to the proprietors of this Province for the same and the said William Abernathy for his self and for the said Sarah his wife and their heirs. Doth hereby covenant promise grant and agree to and with the said Martin Brand and John Brindle and their heirs and assigns by these presents that he the said William Abernathy and Sarah his wife and their heirs the above mentioned and described plantations and tracts of Land (viz.) seventy two acres and three rood with the allowance part of the described tract of land and the whole of the two last described plantations and tract of land with the appurtenances unto them the said Martin Brand and John Brindle and their heirs and assigns against them the said William Abernathy and Sarah his wife and their heirs against all and every other person or persons whomsoever. Lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents. In witness whereof the said parties to these presents have hereto interchangeably set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of John Steel Junr. Rob Temple. William Abernathy, Sarah Abernathy.
Jul 8, 1807, Vol F, page 217 - LDS film #295275
Adam Brandt to Ludwick Brandt
- This Indenture made this eight day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven between Adam Brandt of Allen Township in the County of Cumberland and state of Pennsylvania of the one part and Ludwick Brandt of Fairfield County in the state of Ohio of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Adam Brandt for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred eighty four dollars lawful money of the United States of America to him in hand well and truly paid by the said Ludwick Brandt the receipt? And payment whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and sold released and confirmed and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell release and confirm unto the said Ludwick Brandt all that piece or parcel of land situate in Township number fifteen and Range number nineteen in Fairfield County in the state of Ohio bounded and described as follows: beginning at a post thence south two hundred and eight perches to a post thence west one hundred and seven perches to a post hence north one hundred and twenty five perches to a post thence west twelve perches and eleven tenth of a perch to a post, thence north one hundred and eight perches to a post and thence east one hundred and nineteen perches to the place of beginning. Containing one hundred forty seven acres one rod and thirty nine perches being part of a lot or section number ten which was granted confirmed unto the said Adam Brandt by Patent under the hand of Thomas Jefferson President of the United States of America and the seal of the said States bearing date the fifth day of April one thousand eight hundred and six. Together with all and singular the buildings and improvements therein erected and being or in any? Appertaining and? All the right title interest ? possessing claim and demand whatsoever of him the said Adam Brandt of ? out of the said piece or parcel of land containing one hundred forty seven acres one rod and thirty nine perches bounded and described as aforesaid with the appurtenances. Reserving to the said Adam Brandt his heirs and assigns the rights to ? third parts of a certain stone granary? With ? ? and ? from the same to take and carry away the said two third parts. To have and to hold the said piece or parcel of land and premise hereby granted and mentioned to be granted with the appurtenances unto him the said Ludwick Brandt his heirs and assigns to the only proper use benefit of him the said Ludwick his heirs and assigns forever, subject to the? Aforesaid for such estate as he ? ? ? had and held the same. In witness whereof the same parties to these presents here interchangeably hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first ? written. Sealed and signed in presence of us: Martin Brandt, Junior, Saml. Pottishment? Ludwick Brandt (name written in German) Received the day of the date of the date of the above Indenture of Ludwick Brandt the sum of five hundred and eighty four dollars lawful money of the United States of America in full of the consideration therein mentioned. Witness my hand. Adam Brandt
Land Patent: 1811 - September 1: Ludwick Brand
James Madison, President of the United State of America, to all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye, That Ludwick Brand, assignee of Benjamin Williams, having deposited in the Treasury a certificate of the Register of the Land-office at Chilicothe, whereby it appears that full payment has been made for the Northwest Quarter of Section number fourteen of Township number sixteen in Range number Sixteen, of the lands to be sold at Chilicothe, by the act of Congress, entitled "An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States in the territory northwest of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river," and of the acts amendatory of the same, There is granted, by the United States, unto the said Ludwick Brand, the quater lot or section of land above described: To have and to hold the said Quarter lot or section of land, with the appurtenances, unto the said Ludwick Brand his heirs and assigns forever. In testimony whereof, I have caused these letters to be made Patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at the city of Washington, the First day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven and of the Independence of the United State of America, the thirty sixth. By the President. Secretary of State.
November 17, 1812, Vol. I, page 137, Fairfield Co. Ohio; LDS film 295276
Louis and Mary Brand to John Murray
This indenture made this seventeenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve between Louis Brand and Mary his wife of the one part and John Murray of the other part all of the county of Fairfield and State of Ohio witnesseth that the said Louis Brand and Mary his wife for and in consideration of the sum of sixty five dollars to them in hand paid before the sealing and delivery of these presents the receipt of which they do hereby acknowledged and thereof do forever acquit and release the said John Murray his heirs and assigns one ? lot of ground in Middletown in the county aforesaid being lot number seven in said town containing 40 perches to have and to hold the said granted lot in Middletown aforesaid together with the ? revisions remainders ? ? and appurtenances and privileges of every kind thereon being or thereunto in any ? appertaining or belonging with the said John Murray his heirs or assigns to his or their proper use and ? from the date hereof hence forward and forever and this indenture further witnesseth that the said Louis Brand and his wife have convenanted and by these presents do covenant to and with the said John Murray his heirs and assigns that the said granted ? and all and singular the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging now are and forever shall be and ? clear and free of and from all other former gifts grants bargains sales deeds mortgages ? title binds executions judgments rights titles of ? or ? or charges or incumbrances whatever and this indenture further witness that aforesaid all other and ? claims demands titles ? ? ? or incumbrances whatever ? to the ? lot or its appurtenances or any part or parcel thereof the said Louis Brandt Mary his wife for themselves and heirs do hereby covenant unto the said John Murray his heirs and assigns the said granted premises and its appurtenances to warrant forever and defend. In testimony of which the said Louis Brandt and Mary his wife have ? ? put their hands and seals the day and year above written. In presence of Smith Goodice ? and Cassel Brandt Signed Ludwig Brandt (written in German), Mary (her mark) Brandt
1817, June 13; Vol K, page 384 Perry Co. Ohio; Vol L, page 376, Fairfield Co. Ohio:
Ludwick C. Brand and Mary Brand to David Beckwith.
Know all men by these presents that Ludwick Brand and Mary his wife of the county of Fairfield and State of Ohio; for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars lawful money of the United States to them in hand paid before the ensealing of these presents by David Beckwith of Somerset in the county and state aforesaid the receipt of which they do hereby acknowledge and are there with contented and satisfied; have given granted, bargained, sold aliened, conveyed and by these presents do freely, fully and absolutely give, grant, bargain, sell, alien convey and confirm unto him the said David Beckwith his heirs and assigns forever all the following described piece, parcel or tract of land situated in the said county of Fairfield and being a part of the north west quarter of section Number fourteen in township sixteen in Range sixteen of the United States land sold at Chillicothe which qtr section was granted to the said Ludwick by patent dated October 23, A.D. 1811 and said piece of land now conveyed to said David Beckwith is bounded and designated as follows Viz: Beginning at the north west corner of said quarter section, thence running south one hundred sixty perches more or less to the southwest corner of said quarter section, thence east forty perches, thence north one hundred and sixty perches more or less to the north boundary of said quarter section thence west on said boundary forty perches to the place of beginning containing about forty acres, it being expressly understood that the tract now conveyed is a parallelogram on the west side of said quarter section extending north and south across the quarter section and extending east and west forty perches whether it be more or less than forty acres in area. To have and to hold the above granted and bargained premises and appurtenances and priveledges and ? to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining to him the said David Beckwith his heirs and assigns forever to his and their only proper use and behoof forever as a good perfect and absolute estate in fee simple. And they the said Ludwick Brand and Mary his wife do hereby covenant to and with the said David Beckwith his heirs and assigns forever that they are lawfully seized in fee of the above granted and bargained premises and appurtenances; that they are free from all encumbrances and that they and their heirs executors and administrators will warrant and defend the same to him and them forever against the lawful claims of all persons. In testimony, whereof they have hereunto set their hands and seals this thirteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and seventeen. Ludwick C. Brand, Mary Brand. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of John Beckwith, Roswell Mills.
1809, April 8; Vol. Q, page 197; Fairfield Co., Ohio; LDS film 295280
Ludwick and Mary Brandt to Jacob Brandt
This indenture made this eighth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine between Ludwick Brandt and Mary his wife of the county of Fairfield and state of Ohio of the one part and Jacob Brandt of the County and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Ludwick Brandt and Mary his wife for and in consideration of the sum of eleven hundred and fifty dollars currant money of the United States to them in hand paid the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and forever acquit and discharge the same Jacob his heirs executors and administrators have granted bargained sold claimed and confirmed and by these presents do grant bargain sell claim and confirm unto the said Jacob Brandt his heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county Fairfield aforesaid. Being part & parcel of the fifteenth township and nineteenth Range in section number ten. Beginning at the north east corner of said section at a post thence south two hundred and eight perches to a post thence west one hundred and seven perches to a post, thence north one hundred and twenty five perches to a post, thence west thirteen perches and one ? of a perch to a post. Thence north one hundred and eight perches to a post thence east one hundred and nineteen perches to the place of beginning, containing one hundred and forty seven acres and one rood and thirty nine which tract hereby conveyed, was granted and conveyed to the said Ludwick by Adam Brandt by deed dated on the first day of July 1807 - which may appear on record in the County aforesaid in Book F page 217 & on reference thereunto being had. Together with all improvements water courses profits and appurtenances whatsoever to the said premises belonging or anywise appertaining and the revisions remainders and profits thereof. And all the estate right title interest property claim and demand of them the said Ludwick & Mary his wife of in and to the same. To have and to hold lands hereby conveyed with all and singular the premises and every part & parcel thereof with every of the appurtenances unto the said Jacob Brandt his heirs and assigns forever to the duly proper use and behoof of him the said Jacob Brandt his heirs and assigns forever, And the said Ludwick Brandt and Mary his wife for themselves their heirs executors and administrators do convenant promise and agree to and with the said Jacob Brandt his heirs and assigns by these presents, that the premises before mentioned now are and forever hereafter shall remain free of and from all former and other gifts grants bargains sales dowers right title of dower judgements executors titles troubles charges and encumbrances whatsoever done or suffered to be done by them the said Ludwick Brandt & Mary his wife. And the said Ludwick Brand and Mary his wife and their heirs all and singular the premises hereby bargained and sold with the appurtenances unto the said Jacob Brandt his heirs and assigns against them the said Ludwick and Mary and their heirs. And all and every person or persons whatsoever doth and will warrant and forever defend by these prestnts. In witness whereof they the said Ludwick and Mary his wife hereunto set their hand and seals the day and year first above written. Ludwick Brandt (in German) Mary (her mark) Brandt Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us Jacob Trost.
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