Chatham County, North Carolina, Land Patents, Grants and Deeds

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Chatham County, North Carolina, Land Patents, Grants and Deeds

DateReferenceGranteeGrantor
1780Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book C, p.47
Book C, p.48
State Archives of NC microfilm reel S.108.595, Book 32 p. 242
Isham Caudle [113]State of NC
Abstract:
400 acres of land to Isham Caudle.
Beginning at a WHITE OAK on 'Bohannon's Spring' on Little Beaver Creek W (356 poles) to a PINE; thence, N (210 1/2 poles) to a PINE; thence, E (356 poles) to a STAKE; thence, S (210 1/2 poles) to the P.O.B.
Patent #257; Issued: 31 Mar 1780; Grant no.: 388; Entered: 02 Apr 1779; Entry no.: 629
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Commentary:
1. There's very little run of Little Beaver Creek in Chatham County. Further, the eastern county line doesn't appear to have moved since being established in 1771;
2. The property being described in this deed is now submerged beneath Jordan Lake. "Constructed at an original cost of US $146,300,000, it is owned and operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which dammed and flooded the Haw River and New Hope River between 1973 and 1983."
3. Mathematically, the area calculates to 468 acres, not 400;
Nov. 1, 1784Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book D, p. 45
Book D, p. 46
State Archives of NC microfilm reel S.108.597, Book 55 p. 68		Isham Caudle [113]State of NC
Abstract:
55 acres of land to Isham Caudle.
Beginning at a PINE, his own corner, thence, N (44 perches) to a PINE; thence, E (362 perches) to a BLACK OAK; thence, S (24 perches) to a PINE; thence, W (362 perches) to the P.O.B.
Grant #627; Issued: Mar. 31, 1780; Grant no.: 388; Entered: Oct. 22, 1779; Entry no.: 486
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Commentary:
1. The western edge call is 44 perches and the eastern edge call is 24 perches. If the property is 24 perches by 362 perches, then it calculates to 54.3 acres;
2. Perches and poles are synonymous (16 1/2');
3. See the 1780 Grant for 'his own corner' metes and bounds;
4. The property being described in this deed is now submerged beneath Jordan Lake. "Constructed at an original cost of US $146,300,000, it is owned and operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which dammed and flooded the Haw River and New Hope River between 1973 and 1983."
Indenture: November 21, 1785
Recorded: May 1787		Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book D, p. 261
Book D, p. 262		John Caudell [14522]Isom Rodgers
Abstract:
Indenture made November 21, 1785 between Isom Rodgers of Chatham Co. and John CAUDELL of Cumberland Co. In consideration of sixty-five pounds, Isom Rodgers conveys to John Caudell a 540 acre tract on the east side of Newhope Creek.
Beginning at a PINE corner the dividing line between John Hatley, Sr. and William Wilson; thence, run E to a RED OAK; thence, N (284 1/2 poles) to a PINE; thence, W along the line to a PINE; thence, S along the dividing line to the first station (P.O.B.).
Isham Rodgers received two land grants, both issued in 1780, one of which is being sold {in part} to John Caudle in 1785.
Grant No. 364; 50 shillings per 100 acres; entered Apr. 02, 1779; Entry no.: 499; Issued Mar. 31, 1780; Book: 32 p. 218; (indexed as Isham Robers). 640 acres beginning at a post oak on SYPERT's (?) corner in John Hatley's line; thence, E (360 poles) to a red oak; thence, N (284 1/2 poles) to a pine; thence, W (360 poles) to a stake in Hatley's line; thence, S along his line (284 1/2 poles) to the first station.
Grant No. 184; 50 shillings per 100 acres; entered Oct. 22, 1779; Entry no.: 856; Issued Mar. 30, 1780; Book: 36 p. 363. 180 acres on the branches of the New Hope beginning at his own pine corner; thence, N (39 poles) to a stake in {Mark, Maury, Marry} Patterson's line; thence, along his line W (84 poles) to a stake; thence, N (127 poles) to a hickory in Goodwin's line; thence, W along his line (162 poles) to a pine in Rodgers {sic. his own} line; thence, down that line (166 poles) to a pine in his line; thence, E (246 poles) to the first station. (State indexing system references 'Horsepen Branch' and 'Lick Creek' although I see no such call is evident or apparent in the original document).
Commentary:
1. John was from the southern neighboring county of Cumberland, not Chatham. Seemingly, John is relocating in November of 1785;
2. Jas. Christian, witness. James Christian appears as a sergeant within the muster roll of Capt. John Birdsong's Company, Sept. 23, 1772;
3. Jacob Rodgers, witness. Jacob 'might' have been Isom's father;
4. Isom Rogers appears on the muster roll of Captain Elisha Cain's Company in 1772;
5. CHATHAM COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF PLEAS AND QUARTER SESSIONS (1774‑1779) p. 179: "The order of the Court be renewed for laying out a road from Orange County line ... crossing the North East branch of new Hope above the mouth ... and that any twelve of the following Persons be a Jury to lay off the same ... James Christian ... Isom Rogers ..."
Nov. 1790Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book E, p. 81
Allin HudsonIsham Caudle [113]
Abstract:
Indenture made February 11, 1790 between Isham Caudle of Chatham Co. and Allin Hudson of Chatham Co. In consideration of 100 pounds, Isham Caudle conveys to Allin Hudson a 100 acre tract on the north side of waters of Little Beaver Creek.
Beginning at a RED OAK corner on Caudle's Line; thence, N course to a BLACK GUM; thence, E course to a BLACK OAK; thence, S course to RED OAK, continue to head of little branch, continue down the branch to a WILLOW OAK on the Great Branch; thence W to the P.O.B.
Witnesses:
Stephen Wilson; William Rhoades; John Richerson; J. Hudson.
Proven during the November Session of 1790.
Test. John Ramsey C.C. {Chain Carrier}
Commentary:
1. This indenture to Allin Hudson, and the indenture to William Hudson, Jr., {Book E, p.87}, both occurred on the same day, February 11, 1790. Allin Hudson and William Hudson, Jr. were brothers;
2. On Dec. 9, 1794, Allen Hudson sells this property his brother, William Hudson, {Book H, p.44}. Isom Caudle witnessed the sale;
3. Allin's 100 acre tract is north of his brothers 100 acre tract. The properties share the RED OAK corner and WILLOW OAK corner;
4. The property being described in this deed is now submerged beneath Jordan Lake. "Constructed at an original cost of US $146,300,000, it is owned and operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which dammed and flooded the Haw River and New Hope River between 1973 and 1983."
Nov. 1790Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book E, p. 87

William Hudson, Jr.Isham Caudle [113]
Abstract:
Indenture made February 11, 1790 between Isham Caudle of Chatham Co. and William Hudson, Jr. of Chatham Co. In consideration of 100 pounds, Isham Caudle conveys to William Hudson, Jr. a 100 acre tract on the north side of waters of Little Beaver Creek.
Present:
Stephen Wilson; William Rhoades; John Richerson; J. Hudson.
Proven during the November Session of 1790.
Test. John Ramsey C.C. {Chain Carrier}
Commentary:
1. This indenture to William Hudson, Jr., and the indenture to Allin Hudson, {Book E, p.81}, both occurred on the same day, February 11, 1790;
2. The property being described in this deed is now submerged beneath Jordan Lake. "Constructed at an original cost of US $146,300,000, it is owned and operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which dammed and flooded the Haw River and New Hope River between 1973 and 1983."
May 1791Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book E, p. 143		Buckner Cawdell [12893]Titus Atwater
Abstract:
Nov. 1794Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book G, p. 331		John Richerson {sic. Richardson}Isham Caudle [113]
Abstract:
Indenture: Feb. 21, 1795
Recorded: February Session 1796		Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book H, p. 130
Book H, p. 131		Thomas ThompsonJohn Caudle [14522]
Abstract:
Indenture made February 21, 1795 between John Caudle of Chatham Co. and Thomas Thompson of Orange Co. In consideration of 100 pounds, John Caudle conveys to Thomas Thompson a 200 acre tract on the east side of Newhope Creek.
Beginning at a PINE John King's corner run N to a PINE; thence, W to a PINE; thence, S along a row of marker trees John Hartley's line to the Cattail Branch; thence, with the branch as it meanders to a HICKORY and a ELM at the mouth of a branch that comes in on the S side of Cattail branch; thence, up the small branch (40 poles) to a PINE and a MAPLE; thence, E to the P.O.B. Part of a tract of land surveyed by Isham Rogers and conveyed to John Caudle and from him to Thomas Thompson.
Present:
James Sellars
Wiley Griffin
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Commentary:
1. See Book D, p. 262 for transaction Isham Rogers 540 acres to John Caudle, 1785;
Aug. 1796Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book H, p. 227		Ely HowardIsham Caudle [113]
Abstract:
May 1798Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book J, p. 450		William PowellBuckner Caudell [12893]
Abstract:
Feb. 1799Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book K, p. 180		Jesse Caudle [?]Ely Howard
Abstract:
May 1803Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book N, p. 63		Joshua Caudle [?]Charles Dowd
Abstract:
Aug. 1806Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book O, p. 224		Prince & LightfootJohn Caudle [?]
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Feb. 1807Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book O, p. 146		Bledsoe Caudle [14517]John Tedder
Abstract:
1809Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book P, p. 303		Ransford MitchellJohn Caudle [?]
Abstract:
Feb. 1810Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book P, p. 427		Jesse Caudle [?]John Richardson
Abstract:
Aug. 1813Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book T, p. 61		William Tucker [?]Joshua Caudle [?]
Abstract:
Aug. 1814Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book T, p. 119		Isham Codle [?]Burwell Williams
Abstract:
May 1815Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book T, p. 224		John Caudle [14522]Willis Wilson [15083]
Abstract:
230 acres of land from Willis Wilson [15083] to John Caudle.
On the waters of Deep and Rocky Rivers. Begin at Amos Harley's POST OAK then with Harley's line (150 poles) to a STAKE at Bryan's corner; thence, N (250 poles) to a STAKE; thence, W (30 poles) to a DEAD PINE in the head of the DRAIN(?); thence, down the DRAIN to the mouth; thence, down the BRANCH to a SPANISH OAK in Patty's(?) line; thence, E with Bryan's line (140 poles) to a RED OAK; thence, S (260 poles) to the P.O.B.
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Commentary:
1. Willis Wilson [15083], was John's brother-in-law, Rebecca's younger brother. After selling this property to John and Rebecca, he departed for Mississippi where he lived the remainder of his years;
May 1815Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book T, p. 324		Jessie Caudle [?]James Tedder
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Aug. 1816Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book U, p. 277		James TedderJesse Caudle [?]
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Feb. 1818Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book V, p. 27		Jesse Caudle [?]William Prince
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Feb. 1818Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book V, p. 53		William BridgesJesse Caudle [?]
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May 1819Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book W, p. 10		Alexander CarrewJessey Caudle [?]
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Aug. 1819Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book W, p. 121		John MorganJohn Caudle [?]
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May 1821Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book X, p. 282		John Holleman Jr.John Caudle [?]
Abstract:
Feb. 1822Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book Y, p. 8		Joseph MayJohn Caudle [?]
by Shff
Abstract:
Aug. 1822Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book Y, p. 92		Samuel WilsonIsham Caudle [?]
Abstract:
May 1825Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book Z, p. 379		Joseph HawkinsJNO Caudle [?]
Abstract:
Mar. 11, 1857Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book A-K, p. 177		John WaldenWilliam H. Caudle
Abstract:
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Aug. 1857Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book A-K, p. 280		Mary A. Caudle [?]Solomon Brown
Abstract:
May 31, 1884Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book B-I, p. 56		Rynum & HeadenA.J. Caudle
A.B. Caudle
Abstract:
Mtge.
Sept. 17, 1884Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book B-I, p. 300		S.T. WombleA.J. Caudle
A.B. Caudle
Abstract:
Mtge.
May 15, 1885Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book B-N, p. 280		William PenningtonA.J. Caudle
A.B. Caudle
Abstract:
Dec. 31, 1885Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book B-O, p. 544		Ann J. DeserneDavid Caudle
Mary A. Caudle
Abstract:
Feb. 20, 1886Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book B-M, p. 556		Rynum & HeadenA.J. Caudle
A.B. Caudle
Abstract:
Mtge.
Oct. 27, 1886Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book B-T, p. 429		E.C. Poe (et.al.)A.J. Caudle
A.B. Caudle
Abstract:
Mtge.
Jan. 25, 1887Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book B-R, p. 462		Annie B. Caudle (et. al.)C.B. Poe (Est by Comrs)
Abstract:
Dec. 28, 1891Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book C-H, p. 389		A.J. Caudle
A.B. Caudle		E.C. Poe (et. al.)
Abstract:
Feb. 24, 1892Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book C-K, p. 329		W.C. Maxwell Tr.A.J. Caudle
A.B. Caudle
Abstract:
D-T
Jan. 20, 1894Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book C-M, p. 577		Jasper N. HamletA.J. Caudle
A.B. Caudle
Abstract:
July 21, 1923Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book F-Z, p. 497		Bank of GoldstonW.C. Caudle
Fannie Caudle
Abstract:
Mtge.
Mar. 21, 1923Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book F-Y, p. 324		Fannie Caudle
W.C. Caudle		Lawson Fields (et. al.)
Abstract:
Quit Claim Deed
Oct. 10, 1925Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book G-K, p. 324		J.L. CookW.C. Caudle
Fannie Caudle (et. al.)
Abstract:
Feb. 8, 1926Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book G-L, p. 349		A.C. Ray Tr.W.C. Caudle
Fannie Caudle
Abstract:
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Apr. 23, 1935Chatham County Register of Deeds.
Book H-R, p. 28		W.F. SizemoreW.C. Caudle
Fannie Caudle (et. al.)
Abstract: