Property Sale from the Cromwell's to Henry Pierson

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Joseph Cromwell, Sally Cromwell, Henry Pierson

Joseph Cromwell, Sally Cromwell, Henry Pierson

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Property Sale from the Cromwell's to Henry Pierson

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002734

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Sally Cromwell, Joseph Cromwell, Henry Pierson

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This document is a legal deed (specifically an indenture) dated March 31, 1823. It records a property transaction in Orange County, New York. Key Details Type of Document: Indenture (Property Deed) Date: March 31, 1823 Location of Property: Town of Wallkill, County of Orange, State of New York Transaction Amount: $2,744 (Twenty-seven hundred and forty-four dollars) Parties Involved Grantors (Sellers): Joseph Cromwell and his wife, Sally Cromwell, of the Town of Wallkill, Orange County, New York. Grantee (Buyer): Henry Pierson, of the same town, county, and state. Property Description & Legal Covenants The Land The deed transfers a specific piece of land containing 98 acres. The legal description relies on a "metes and bounds" survey method, which outlines the boundaries using landmarks and directional angles (e.g., beginning at a heap of stones near the house of Nathaniel Thompson, running North 29 degrees 30 minutes West 14 chains, and continuing through various referenced stakes, trees, and neighboring boundary lines belonging to the heirs of Mary Matthews and William Pierson). Legal Agreements As standard in 19th-century land deeds, the document outlines several specific legal covenants: Transfer of Rights: The Cromwells grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, convey, and confirm the property to Henry Pierson and his heirs forever. Covenant of Seisin: Joseph Cromwell guarantees that he is the lawful owner of the property in "fee simple" and has the full legal right to sell it. Quiet Enjoyment: The buyer is guaranteed the right to peaceably hold and enjoy the land without lawful interruption or eviction by the sellers or any other person. Freedom from Encumbrances: The sellers guarantee the property is free and clear of all previous grants, titles, taxes, assessments, or liens. Signatures The document is signed and sealed at the bottom by the grantors: Joseph Cromwell Sally Cromwell It is witnessed by William Case.