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Know all men by these presents that we the subscribers Namely Pelatiah Mason of killingsley in the county of Windham in the state of Connecticut tanner & John Mason of Providence in the county of providence & state of rhode island and providence plantation merchant, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to us paid by Benjamin Barton J. and of Warren in the county of Bristol & state of Rhode Island (F,e?) y common the receipt whereof we do hereby acknowledge do hearby give grant sell and convoy unto the the said Benjamin Barton Junior his heirs and assigns for ever
A sartain (certain?) lot of salt meadow lying and being in the town of Warren county of Bristol state of Rhode Island formerly the property of the revd Mr. John Mason of Swansey (Swansea) state of Massachusetts bounded as follws Northerly by Benjamin Barton Esq. land easterly by Benjamin Barton Jr. land southerly by Richard and James Sisson land westerly by the river to low water mark containing about three acres be the same more or less, to have and to hold the sum to the said Benjamin Barton Junior his heirs and assigns to his and their use & choose? Forever and we do covenant with the said Benjamin Barton Junior heirs & assigns that we are lawfully signed in fee of the premises that they are free of all (incumberences) encumbrances that we have good right to sell & convoy the same to said Benjamin Barton Junior and that we for our selve (selves) heirs and assigns forever, will warrant secure and defend the same to the said Benjamin Barton Jr. heirs & assigns forever against all the Sawsee? Claims and demands of persons in witness we hereof we have bear wn to & to our hands & seal this 21 March 1703 signed sealed and delivered in the presents of us Pelatiah Mason
A??? Daniel Kinney
Just (Justice?) Hezekiah Kingsley
John MasonNotes
"Free of all encumbrances" means without any legal claims or debts, such as liens or mortgages. This term is often used in real estate transactions.
Examples
- A deed that is "free of all encumbrances" guarantees that the grantor has a good title and will defend the grantee from any claims.
- A property is considered "free and clear" if it has no liens or mortgages and no creditors have filed a lien against it.
- A purchase agreement may state that the title to a property will be "free of all encumbrances".
Encumbrances
Encumbrances can include mortgages, liens, easements, encroachments, or deed restrictions. They can affect the owner's ability to use or transfer the property.
Clearing encumbrances
Clearing encumbrances can involve paying outstanding debts on a property or legally removing liens. When buying a property, it's important to make sure there are no liens, debts, or charges on the property.
