Hello, I believe this is a Deed of Trust between my 5th g-grandfather, William FERGUSON, and his brother, Daniel FERGUSON, of Albemarle Co., VA. Sharon Clark Fort Worth, TX clarksha@swbell.net *** Deed of Trust Examined - Albemarle Co., VA Deed Book 13, Page 294 Know all men by these presents that I DANIEL FERGUSON of the County of Albemarle for and in Consideration of the Sum of two hundred Dollars from me due to WILLIAM FERGUSON of the Same County have bargained and Sold by these presents do bargain and Sell unto the said WILLIAM FERGUSON one Sorrel horse about ten years old and a bay mare about six years old also four head of black Cattle fifteen head of hogs: and one Cupboard, two tables and six chairs. To have and to hold the aforesaid goods and Chattles unto the Said WILLIAM FERGUSON his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever Provided always that if the Said DANIEL FERGUSON Shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid to the Said WILLIAM FERGUSON the Sum of two hundred Dollars on Demand, then these presents Shall cease and be void else Shall be and remain in full force. Witness my hand and Seal this 7th day of April 1800 DANIEL FERGUSON {seal} Teste WM. HENING??? JOSEPH MILLS (WILLS???) At Albemarle April Court 1800. This deed Mortgage was acknowledged by DANIEL FERGUSON Party thereto and ordered to be recorded. Teste JOHN NICHOLAS, CAC