Hello Listers: I would like some suggestions on what the third transaction might mean' the first two are background info. #1 In 1820, George and Margaret Coder sold to their daughter, Mary Leech, widow, a 6 acre tract of land, in Juniata County for the sum of $1.00. #2 In 1841, Mary Leech sells this same tract of land to James Stewart for $1.00. This deed was registered at the Courthouse in Mifflintown on December 24, 1841. #3 In 1842, James Stewart and his wife Elizabeth on the one part and Robert Leach in trust for his daughter Mary Ann of the other part.. and whereas Mary Leach widow by indenture under her hand.. did grant and confirm unto James Stewart Jr. a certain tract of land in Milford Twp. Also, the heirs of John Patterson, merchant, by indenture under their hands and seal....did grant and confirm on James Stewart Jr. .. a certain piece of land in Milford Twp. Joining the above described piece of land with the appurtenances. The said James Stewart Jr. and Elizabeth his wife for and in consideration of the sum of twenty-five cents to them in hand paid by the said Robert Leach in trust for his daughter Mary Ann at and before the sealing..the receipt thereof they do acknowledge... AND further the parties do bind themselves their heirs....each to the other for the maintenance and keeping of Mary Leech widow her lifetime each to be at one half of the expense and if so be that she should live with Robert Leach more than one half of her time he the said James Stewart Jr. binds himself to pay to Robert Leach the sum of thirty-seven and one half cents for each and every week she the said Mary Leach stays over and above the one half of her time ?????????????????? Do you think I can safely assume that Robert Leach and Mary Leach are Son and Mother even though it is NOT mentioned anywhere in the Deed? Does James Stewarts participation in this arrangement indicate that he is obligated because he is related to Mary Leach? Or, could it just be a financial situation so that he can "own the land' she once occupied and to own it or use it he will help pay for her support? Why would he do this after he had already bought the land from Mary Leach for $1.00? If it isn't familial, why would Mary Leach sell the land for just $1.00? Can anyone explain the "intrust for his Daughter Mary Ann" mixed in with support for Mary Leach? Any suggestions on what this might mean will be appreciated Audrey Sizelove 1001-812@msn.com