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Deed: Pickett Jr. sells 300 acres in Anson Co., NC to Pickett Sr.

Deed: Pickett Jr. sells 300 acres in Anson Co., NC to Pickett Sr.

In July 1759, James Pickett Jr. sold his father two Pee Dee parcels. One was the 200 acres Henry Falkenbourg had sold in 1755, next to "Jno. Leeth's land." The deed traces the tract back through Henry to Joseph White's 1746 patent. A family link to Leeth is possible but not yet confirmed.

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Deed: John McDaniel sells 150 acres in Anson Co., NC to Andrew Faulkinbrough

Deed: John McDaniel sells 150 acres in Anson Co., NC to Andrew Faulkinbrough

On 18 December 1752, John McDaniel sold Andrew Faulkinbrough 150 acres on Jones Creek for £35. Henry signed as a witness by his mark. Andrew sold the same land in 1761 for the same price. Andrew was possibly Henry's son, but that is not yet confirmed.

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