LAND DEED

Grantor: James K. Polk, Gov.

Grantee: William M. May

Source: Fayette County TN Deed Book K, pg. 532 Date: 29 July 1831 Notes: Grant for 77 ½ acres by State of Tennessee To all to whom these presents shall come _____ know ye that by of No. 2458 in 10

surveyor district dated 29 July 1831 made in the name of C.J. Clifft for 77 1/2 acres

founded on part of C.W. Tramont No. 2838. Issued to Thomas Hickman for 202 acres.

Survey bearing date 26 July 1835. This is granted by the said state of Tennessee unto

William M. May assignee of Thomas Hickman a certain tract of land containing 77 1/2

acres situated lying and being in the county of Fayette in Range 6 and Section 2.

Beginning at a stake 44 poles South of the North West corner of Entry No. 2558 for 166

1/2 acres in the name of Samuel Clifft running West 104 poles to a black oak; thence

South 120 poles to an Elm marked C J C on the bank of a branch; thence West 104

poles to a stake 3 black oak pointers; thence North 120 poles to the beginning. With the

hereditaments and appurtenances. To have and to hold the said tract of land or parcel

of land with its appurtenances to the said William M. May and his heirs forever. In

witness whereof James K. Polk governor of the state of Tennessee has hereunto set

his hand and caused the great seal of Tennessee to be affixed at Nashville on the 29th

day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty and of

the independence of the United States this July 5.

John L. Young By the Governor James K. Polk