The following deed abstract is from Lela C. Adams Abstracts of Henry County, VA Deed Books I and II Book Two p. 373 17 September 1783 John Heard to William Boyd both of Henry County, for the sum of forty five pounds Heard sells land on Foul Ground Creek on the south side of Blackwater River joining Gilliam's line in the amount of 125 acres. Signed: John Heard. Wit: Peter Gillium, Stephen Heard, Jesse Heard This is in the part of Henry County that became Franklin County when it was formed in 1785. Who is this William Boyd? Con