In a message dated 2/9/2004 11:08:09 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > "Southern Banner" > Athens, Georgia > 3-3-1836 > > Habersham Co.---Sheriff Sale > 1st Tuesday in April next Lot # 54 / 13 Dist. . . . .levied as on the > property of Thomas Cross to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of > Joseph Dobson VS. Thomas Cross, H. Dover. This must be Hezekiah Dover here with Thomas Cross. I don't think that we have any information about Lot 54 13th District, but we do have on Lot 52 & 53 --- Moses C. Gilham sold to Anderson Dover Lot 53 of 13th District, 250 acres on January 27, 1824, recorded 12/3/1825, Deed Book C, 142. Witnessed by Lott M. Lagwine and Joseph Jones, J.P. William Kitchens of Henry County sold to Lawson Dover of Habersham County on 12/29/1826 Lot 52 of the 13th District, 250 acres, recorded 2/17/1826, signed by Commick McCartan and Joseph Cross (made a mark), Deed Book D 101. ************************************** << "Southern Banner" Athens, Georgia 3-5-1835 Habersham Co.---Sheriff Sale, 1st Tuesday in April next 25 acres Lot # 45 / 13 Dist. . . . .levied as on the property of Francis Dover, to satisfy  executions or fi  fas in favor of Fredrick Weaver. >> NOTE: I'm confused about this entry because of the following --- 13 Nov 1823 Francis J Dover bought 250 acres known as Lot 45 13th Dist. 31 Mar 1829 FJD sold 125 acres of Lot 45 13th Dist to Simpson Dover. 15 May 1834 Simpson Dover sold 125 acres of land -- half of Lot 45, 13th District to Philip Fry 4 Dec 1834 Francis J Dover gave half of the lot of land known as Lot 45 13th Dist to his son Anderson Dover. NOTE: Would seem like by 4 Dec 1834 Francis J Dover would not have owned any part of Lot 45 13th Dist as he had sold half of the original 250 acres to Simpson Dover earlier and gave the other have to son Anderson Dover. Why would they be having a Sheriff's sale in Mar 1835 against Francis J Dover to sell land that he didn't even own anymore? ************************************ KNOWN DEEDS CONCERNING LOT 45 DIST 13 -- Amos Love of Laurence County, GA sold to Francis Dover, 250 acres of land, November 13, 1823, Lot 45, 13th Distict; recorded 3/5/1824 in Deed Book B 142. Witness: John Mercer; Benj. Cleveland, J.I.C. -------------------------------------------------- Francis Dover sells to Simpson Dover, 3/31/1829, part of Lot 45, 13th District for $500.00, lying on the west fork of the left fork of Deep Creek, containing 125 acres, recorded, 6/18/1829, Deed Book G 167. Witnessed by Stephen Smith and William Kenny, J.P. -------------------------------------------------- Simpson Dover sells to Philip Fry, May 15, 1834, for $200, 125 acres of land (half of Lot 45, 13th District), witnessed by Joseph Dobson, Jr. and M. Seitz, J.P. Recorded May 26, 1834. --------------------------------------------------- Habersham County, Georgia Book N Page 355 Know all men by these presents that I, Francis J. Dover, of the State and County aforesaid for in consideration of the Love, Good Will and Affection which I do bear towards my loving son Anderson Dover of the same State and County have given and granted and by these presents do freely give and grant unto the said Anderson Dover, his Heirs, Exrs or Admrs half of the lot of land known and distinguished by the 45th of the 13th district of Habersham; a note on Wm Mills for $106 also an execution upon Frederick A. Weaver for $81. Also an execution upon Nellie Dobson for $16 also 3 cows and 3 sheep and 20 head of hogs and 100 bushels of corn also a quantity of hay and fodder together with all my household furniture and farming utensils by him freely to be possessed and enjoyed of which before the signing of these presents I have delivered him the said Anderson Dover an inventory signed with my own hand and bearing above date. To have and to hold all the said goods chattels together with the other things herein mentioned to him the said Anderson Dover his heirs Exrs or Admrs from henceforth as his and their proper goods and chattels absolutely without any manner of condition. In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 4th day of Dec 1834. Sealed Signed and Delivered in Presence of: D. L. Stewart Francis J. Dover (LS) L. Foy