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Deed: Henry Fortenberry sells 150 acres in Anson Co., NC to Thomas Wade

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Deed: Henry Fortenberry sells 150 acres in Anson Co., NC to Thomas Wade

In July 1770, Henery Fortenberry sold Thomas Wade 150 acres on Jones Creek, the tract Henry had bought in 1752. This is the earliest deed in the collection to spell the name "Fortenberry." The seller was possibly a younger Henry rather than Henry Sr., which is not yet confirmed.

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Deed: Edward Coffey sells 150 acres in Anson Co., NC to Henry Faulconborough

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Deed: Edward Coffey sells 150 acres in Anson Co., NC to Henry Faulconborough

In August 1752, Henry Faulconborough bought 150 acres on the northeast side of Jones Creek, about six miles above its mouth, from Edward Coffey. Andrew Falkenburg witnessed. In 1770, "Henery Fortenberry" sold this same tract, either the aging Henry or possibly a younger heir (not yet confirmed).

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