[Partial copy of Deed Bk 2, p. 284, Chambers Co., AL, 1 April 1853]

William F. Samford to Garrett Morris

State of Alabama
Chambers County     
     This deed witnesses that Wm. F. Samford and Susan L. Samford his wife
of said Count and State in consideration of twelve hundred and
thirty-seven 70/100 dollars to us in hand, have ....and hereby convey unto
Garrett Morris, his heirs and assigns, to have and to hold in
fee simple forever, the following parcel of land to wit:  one hundred and
three acres and twenty rods, according to survey of Michael Nixon made on
19 March 1853, lying broadside of Thomas Gott's (?) and said Morris'
original east/west line and bounded on the east by the rodad from Oak
Bowery to Auburn- on the west by the crop fence lying between the two
fields lying between the Auburn and Farmville rads- on the west by the
Farmville road to the ford of the branch, thence down the branch bya line
run by said Dixon to a corner, thence to a corner, on the line between
Henry ... and said Samford.
     And we do herby warrant the titles to said land and bond ourselves
to defend it against the lawful claims of any persons whatsoever.
     Witness our hands and seals this the 1 st day of April A. D. 1853.

Signed, Sealed and Delivered            Wm F. Samford
in presence of                          Susan L. Samford
     Sarah K. Oatman
     Jas F. Dowdell