Deeds

White County, TN

Index, Letter H, Beginning at Book 41

Early on, prior to the early 1700s, the area was controlled by the Shawnee, which led some explorers to call the river that is now called the Cumberland, the Shawnee River (Williams, 1928).

(Previously controlled by the Shawnee) By some time in the early to mid 1700s, the Cherokee took control of the area.

(Previously control passed from the Shawnee to the Cherokee) With the 1785 Treaty of Hopewell, the Cherokee gave control of the nearby land to the United States.
White County, TN, property was not technically part of the Hopewell Treaty, as the line seemed to follow near or just west of the Falling Water. However, settlers and surveyors pushed the boundaries, and the United States broke the treaty by not enforcing the promised protection of Cherokee land. Later, on 25 October 1805, the Cherokee gave control, via one of the Treaties of Tellico, of the remaining area of what is now White County to the United States.

Meanwhile, the land had been situated in North Carolina until 1789, when North Carolina ceded the western lands, what is now Tennessee, to the United States. In this process, North Carolina reserved the right to make grants to its Revolutionary War soliders within the Tennessee area, so one often finds North Carolina land grants in Tennessee. By 1 June 1796, Tennessee had become a state.

Another point to consider is Tennessee county formation. The area that is now White County, TN, was in Davidson County, which had been formed by North Carolina, until Sumner County formed on 17 November 1786. On 26 October 1799, the area that is now White County became Smith County, TN, and on 6 November 1801, much of what is now White County became Jackson County, TN, although the Falling Water area remained in what was then Smith County, TN. On 11 September 1806, the area became White County, TN, and finally, on 11 February 1854, some of the area, that was previously White County, around the Falling Water became Putnam County, TN, as it is today.

(Previously included in Hopewell Treaty between the US and the Cherokee) TN/NC Land Records, Book C-3, page 327 Deed made on 27 March 1796, Sumner County, TN (White County had not yet been formed)
Land transfer between North Carolina and James Easton, assignee of the heirs of Watrow Reed.
Easton was granted the 640 acres but may have paid the family of Watrow Reed some amount of money for it.
This land is bordered on the east by James Easton's land granted as an assignee of James McAdoe. There are two versions of this grant, both pictured below. The second, and probably older, version makes it clear that solider's name was Watson Reed, not Watrow. Interestingly, the patent is signed by Glasgow, who was involved land fraud around this time. The warrant/plat was entered 11 March 1795 as entry 3966. Below, after the first three images (two deeds), there are papers, available from nclandgrants.com, that relate to Watson Reed and James Easton, as well as the original survey. This grant was the first time that an individual of European origin could say that they owned this 640 acres, equivalent to one square mile.

TN/NC Land Records Grant, Book C-3, Page 327, Image 1 TN/NC Patent Book, Book 88, Page 256, Image 1 TN/NC Patent Book, Book 88, Page 256, Image 2 TN/NC Related Papers, 1040, Image 1 TN/NC Related Papers, 1040, Image 2 TN/NC Related Papers, 1040, Image 3 TN/NC Related Papers, 1040, Image 4 TN/NC Related Papers, 1040, Image 5 TN/NC Related Papers, 1040, Image 6 TN/NC Related Papers, 1040, Image 7 TN/NC Related Papers, 1040, Image 8 TN/NC Related Papers, 1040, Image 9

(Previously granted by NC to James Easton, TN/NC C-3:327) No date but liable for taxation on 1 October 1798, Book C, page 2
Land transfer from James Easton to William P. Anderson & John McIver via Thomas Martin, collector
John McIver was the highest bidder on land sold by Thomas Martin, collector, for unpaid taxes. Two or more years had passed since the purchase and no taxes had been paid. Anderson and McIver paid $34.29 and 3 mills for 12,800 acres.
Tract 1: in what is now White County, TN, on the east side of a large fork of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, begins at a white walnut, hickory, ash, and elm standing on the river bank, running east crossing a path that leads to Chickamauga 320 poles to a stake, then north 320 poles to a stake, west to the River, down the River to the beginning, including the ford of the said River, 640 acres, distinguished by 2581.
Tract 2: another tract containing 640 acres, on the east side of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, begins on SW corner of eastern survey of assignee of Edmond Bebbyonuns, north along the line of the survey 320 poles, west to the River, south down the river 320 poles, direct line to the beginning, distinguished by #2582.
Tract 3: another tract of 640 acres, east of a large fork of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, begins at NW corner of Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of John Calvin, north up the river for 320 poles, east 320 poles to a stake, south 320 poles, west to the beginning, distinguished by #2583.
Tract 4: another tract of 640 acres, east of a large fork of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, begins at the SE corner of Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of Henry Hicks, east 320 poles to a stake, north 320 poles, west 320 poles, along Easton's line as assignee of Hicks to the beginning, distinguished by #2584.
Tract 5: another tract of 640 acres, east of a large fork of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, begins at the SE corner of Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of David Kennedy, north 320 poles to a stake, west 320 poles to a stake south 320 poles to a stake, a direct line to the beginning, distinguished by #2585.
Tract 6: another tract of 640 acres, east of a large fork of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, begins at the NW corner of Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of Joshua Purnell, west to the river, south down the river 320 poles to a stake, east 320 poles to a stake, a direct line to the beginning, distinguished by #2586.
Tract 7: another tract of 640 acres, east of a large fork of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of William Carey, beginning at the NE corner of said survey, on the line of survey west 320 poles, north 320 poles, east 320 poles, a direct line to the beginning, distinguished by #2587.
Tract 8: another tract of 640 acres, east of a large fork of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of James Oram begins at the SE corner of said survey and runs east 320 poles, north 320 poles to a stake, west 320 poles to a stake, a direct line to the beginning, distinguished by #2589, all which grants were granted by NC to James Easton on 7 March 1796.
Tract 9: another tract of 640 acres on the waters of the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, including a place known by the name of double springs, begins at a large buckeye, poplar, white hickory, and black walnut, standing near the head of said springs on the west side of the war trace leading to the Tennessee River, west 320 poles crossing a creek, south 320 poles, east 320 poles, north to the beginning, distinguished by #2598.
Tract 10: another tract of 640 acres on the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of Watson Andrews, begins on NW corner of said survey, west 320 poles, south 320 poles, east 320 poles, direct line to the beginning, distinguished by #2699.
Tract 11: another tract of 640 acres on the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of Grisham Tyson, beginning on the west corner of said survey, runs west 320 poles, south 320 poles, east 320 poles, direct line to the beginning, distinguished by #2700.
Tract 12: another tract of 640 acres on the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of A.J. Delainey, begins on NW corner of said survey, west 320 poles, south 320 poles, east 320 poles, direct line to the beginning, distinguished by #2701.
Tract 13: another tract of 640 acres on the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of James McAdoe, begins at the northwest corner, west 320 poles, south 320 poles, east 320 poles, direct line to the beginning, distinguished by #2702. This is 5 of 10.
Tract 14: another tract of 640 acres on the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of Watson Reed, begins on the NW corner of said survey, north 320 poles, east 320 poles, south 320 poles, west along said survey to the beginning, distinguished by #2703.
Tract 15: another tract of 640 acres on the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of Davis Moore, beginning on the NW corner of said survey, north 320 poles, east 320 poles, south 320 poles, west to the beginning, distinguished by #2704.
Tract 16: another tract of 640 acres on the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of William Goodwin, beginning on the NW corner of said survey, north 320 poles, east 320 poles, south 320 poles, west to the beginning, distinguished by #2705.
Tract 17: another tract of 640 acres on the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of Mathias Dudley, beginning on the NW corner of said survey, north 320 poles, east 320 poles, south 320 poles, west to the beginning, distinguished by #2706.
Tract 18: another tract of 640 acres on the Caney Fork of the Cumberland River, adjoining Easton's survey as assignee of the heirs of Dugato McCoy, beginning on the NW corner of said survey, north 320 poles, east 320 poles, south 320 poles, west to the beginning, distinguished by #2707. All last mentioned grants granted by NC to James Easton on 27 March 1796.
Tract 19: 1280 acres, Overton County, Obey River, in the name of Josiah Watson.

(Previously conveyed by James Easton to William P. Anderson and John McIver via Thomas Martin, White County C:2) Deed recorded 7 June 1813, Book E, page 150
Deed made on 1 March 1813
Land transfer between William P. Anderson of Davidson County, TN & John McIver of Fairfax County, VA (with their attorney, Isaac Taylor) and John Hutchings of White County, TN with his attorney
Hutchings paid $310 for 640 acres on the waters of the Caney Fork River
The land had previously been granted to James Easton, an assignee of the heirs of Watson Reed, by patent number 2702. The land is No. 5 of a connection of ten surveys. Begins on a forked white oak and black oak, the SW corner of Tract No. 6, east with south boundary of tract #6 320 poles to a stake and pointers, SE corner of tract #6 and NW corner of tract No. 4, south with the west boundary of tract #4, 320 poles, crossing the Falling Water to a stake, west 320 poles, crossing Falling Water to a stake and pointers, north 320 poles to the beginning.

White County, TN Deed, Book E, Page 150, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book E, Page 150, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book E, Page 150, Image 3 White County, TN Deed, Book E, Page 150, Image 4 White County, TN Deed, Book E, Page 150, Image 5 White County, TN Deed, Book E, Page 150, Image 6

(Previously conveyed by William P. Anderson and John McIver to John Hutchings E:150) Deed recorded 11 July 1815, Book F, page 33
Deed made on 11 July 1815
Land transfer between John Hutchings of White County, TN and John Richerson of White County, TN
Richerson paid $70 for 295 acres on the Falling Water
This is part of a 640 acre tract conveyed by William P. Anderson and John McIver to John Hutchings, known as tract #5 of a connection of 10 surveys, begins on 4 post oaks on the north bank of the Falling Water, about 15 poles below the mouth of Richerson's spring branch, N80W 208 poles to the west boundary of tract #5, north 156 poles to the NW corner of #5, east 320 poles to the NE corner of #5, south 170 poles to the Falling Water, down the Falling Water to the beginning. Witnessed by Robert Armstrong and Royal Armstrong.

(Previously conveyed by John Hutchings to John Richerson, White County F:33) Deed recorded in 1854, book S, page 33
Deed made on 31 December 1830
Land transfer between Elijah Elmore and Smith Elmore, both of White County, TN
Smith Elmore paid $300 for 200 acres on the Falling Water River in White County, TN.
The land was part of a 640 acre tract that had previously been conveyed by William P. Anderson and John McIves to John Richerson. The full tract was known as No. 5 of a connnection of ten surveys. The line began four post oaks on the north bank of the Falling Water, about 15 poles below the mouth of Elijah Elmore's spring branch, N80W 208 poles to the west boundary of #5, north 156 poles to the NW corner of #5, east 320 poles to the NE corner of #5, south 120 poles to the Falling Water, down the Falling Water to the beginning. This land was at the top of survey 5. Witnesses were F. Sullins and George Elmore. It is probable that this Smith Elmore was in the 1830 census with Elijah.

White County, TN Deed, Book S, Page 33, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book S, Page 33, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book S, Page 33, Image 3 White County, TN Deed, Book S, Page 33, Image 4

(Previously conveyed by Wiliam P. Anderson & John McIver to Johnn Hutchings, White County E:150) Deed recorded on 3 July 1843, book N, page 311
Deed made on 24 December 1842
Land transfer between Travis Elmore and William Nash
Nash paid $500 for 138 acres in District 8 of White County and on the Falling Water
The land began in the southeast corner of a 640 acre tract conveyed from William P. Anderson and John McIver to John Hutchings and comprised the southeast corner, bounded by parts of the original southern and eastern boundaries and the Falling Water, of the original 640 acre property. Travis was in Jackson County in the 1840 census. The White/Jackson line was less than a mile from Falling Water at one point. This proximity could explain why some of the deeds cannot be located because the Jackson County courthouse burned, destroying most deeds and other documents that might have been recorded in that county. This also might be why some marriage records are not available as well.

White County, TN Deed, Book N, Page 311, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book N, Page 311, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book N, Page 311, Image 3

(Previously conveyed by Travis Elmore to William Nash, White County N:311) Deed made on 12 September 1853, book R, page 452
Land transfer between William Nash and Alphonso L. Holmes
Holmes paid $600 for 138 acres in District 7 of White County and on the Falling Water
The land began in the southeast corner of a 640 acre tract conveyed from William P. Anderson and John McIver to John Hutchings and comprised the southeast corner, bounded by parts of the original southern and eastern boundaries and the Falling Water, of the original 640 acre property.

White County, TN Deed, Book R, Page 452, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book R, Page 452, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book R, Page 452, Image 3

(Previously conveyed by William Nash Alphonso Holmes, White County R:452) Deed made on 1 January 1874, book 26, page 405
Land transfer between Alphonso L. & Elizabeth Holmes and Nancy J. Bryan
Bryan paid $1200 for 138 acres in District 7 of White County and on the Falling Water
The land began in the southeast corner of a 640 acre tract conveyed from William P. Anderson and John McIver to John Hutchings and comprised the southeast corner, bounded by parts of the original southern and eastern boundaries and the Falling Water, of the original 640 acre property. Witnessed by Thomas H. Fancher.

White County, TN Deed, Book 26, Page 405, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book 26, Page 405, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book 26, Page 405, Image 3 White County, TN Deed, Book 26, Page 405, Image 4

(Previously conveyed by Alphonso Holmes to Nancy Bryan, White County 26:405) Deed made on 21 February 1881, book 26, page 406
Land transfer between James H. & Nancy J. Bryan and John B. Rhea
Rhea paid $1200 for 138 acres in District 7 of White County and on the Falling Water
The land began in the southeast corner of a 640 acre tract conveyed from William P. Anderson and John McIver to John Hutchings and comprised the southeast corner, bounded by parts of the original southern and eastern boundaries and the Falling Water, of the original 640 acre property. Witnessed by Andrew Matlock and B.F. Carter.

White County, TN Deed, Book 26, Page 406, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book 26, Page 406, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book 26, Page 406, Image 3 White County, TN Deed, Book 26, Page 406, Image 4

(Previously conveyed by Nancy Bryan to John B. Rhea White County 26:406) Deed made on 15 April 1900, book 41, page 171
Land transfer between John B. & Mary T. Rhea and R.W. Howard
Howard paid $675 for 103 acres in District 7 of White County and on the Falling Water
"Beginning on a rock 30 steps south of the nortwest corner of Howard's homeplace" thence north 101.5 poles to Falling Water, down the river to the line of N.H. Hitchcock's land (of the J.B. Rhea land), east with Hitchcock to the beginning. It is likely that this is the land Rhea purchaed from Bryan above, selling off 103 of the 138 acres here to Howard. I think this is Robert W. Howard who is buried in Howard cemetery near the White County airport.

White County, TN Deed, Book 41, Page 171, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book 41, Page 171, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book 41, Page 171, Image 3 White County, TN Deed, Book 41, Page 171, Image 4

(Previously conveyed by John B. Rhea to R.W. Howard, White County 41:171) Deed made on 30 January 1926, book 83, page 200
Deed recorded on 1 January 1934, original deed had burned.
Land transfer between R.W. & Mary Howard and Turney and Roxy Ann Howard
Turney Howard paid $4000 for 103 acres in District 7 of White County and on the Falling Water
"Beginning on a rock 30 steps south of the nortwest corner of Howard's homeplace" thence north 101.5 poles to Falling Water, down the river to the line of N.H. Hitchcock's land (of the J.B. Rhea land), east with Hitchcock to the beginning. This includes a right of way related to the N.H. Hitchcock graveyard.

White County, TN Deed, Book 83, Page 200, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book 83, Page 200, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book 83, Page 200, Image 3 White County, TN Deed, Book 83, Page 200, Image 4

(Previously conveyed by Nancy Bryan to John B. Rhea White County 26:406) Deed recorded on 9 August 1923, book 68, page 454
Deed made on 15 April 1900
Land transfer between John B. & Mary L. Rhea and N.H. & Laura Hitchcock
Hitchcock paid $625 for 30 acres in District 7 of White County and on the Falling Water
Begins at low water mark at the river, east to R.W. Howard, with Howard to conditional line between Hitchcock and Howard, west with river, southwest to beginning. Witnessed by D.J. Farley.

White County, TN Deed, Book 68, Page 454, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book 68, Page 454, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book 68, Page 454, Image 3 White County, TN Deed, Book 68, Page 454, Image 4

(Previously conveyed by John B. Rhea to N.H. Hitchcock, White County 68:454) Deed recorded on 14 November 1927, book 81, page 13
Land transfer between N.H. & Laura Hitchcock and H.A. England and Luna (Hitchcock) Ray as cemetery trustees
Trustees given 0.25 acres in District 7 of White County
Begins at big gate, running north with Robert Howard to rock corner, west to rock corner, south to rock corner, east to the beginning.

White County, TN Deed, Book 81, Page 13, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book 81, Page 13, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book 81, Page 13, Image 3

(Previously conveyed by John B. Rhea to N.H. Hitchcock, White County 68:454) Deed recorded on 3 July 1931, book 81, page 163
Land transfer between H.A. England, executor of the will of N.H. Hitchcock and Luna Ray
Ray was the highest bidder at $2940 for 60 acres in District 7 of White County
Bounded on the north and east by Howard, south by Farley, west by Falling Water. The auction was a result of the will of N.H. Hitchcock, probated in White County and in Will Book J, pages 70-71, in the county clerk's office. Ray and England were the executors and advertised and organized the auction of the land. This is the land the belonged to Hitchcock at the time of his death. Alice Cunningham and Kate England, children of N.H. and Laura Hitchcock, joined the conveyance, as did Ida Dowell, widow of S. Hitchcock and guardian of his children. I think S is Storm Hitchcock.

White County, TN Deed, Book 83, Page 163, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book 83, Page 163, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book 83, Page 163, Image 3 White County, TN Deed, Book 83, Page 163, Image 4

(Property-?) Deed made on 12 December 1860, Book T, Page 807
Land transfer between William Nash and James W. Rhea, both of White County, TN
Rhea paid Nash $250 for 100 acres on the Falling Water River in White County, TN.
Part of a 640 acre tract, a connection of 10 surveys, begins on a post oak on the north boundary line of a 295 acre tract deeded from John Richerson to Elizabeth Elmore and George Cardwell, from thence to Saylors, begins on post oak on north line of the said 295 acre tract above the conditional line between Elmore and Saylors, nearly south and with said line to the Falling Water, up the Falling Water and with the line of the said 295 acre tract to its corner of the east line of said 295 acre tract, north with said line to its corner, a stake, west to the beginning. Witnessed by John S. Rhea. [Were Elmore and Cardwell related? It seems that the land was once owned by Saylors.]

White County, TN Deed, Book T, Page 807, Image 1 White County, TN Deed, Book T, Page 807, Image 2 White County, TN Deed, Book T, Page 807, Image 3

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