Muhlenberg County Kentucky
Deed Records
Abstracts A
Agnew, Alexander & others to Henry S. Osborne
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 35, page 27.
- Conveyance, dated 25 Mar 1886.
- Alexander Agnew & wf. Inez Alma Agnew, of Cook County, Illinois, & Albion Lumber Company to Herny S. Osborne, as trustee, and Frank Sayre Osborne, as Henry's successor.
- Agnew, being indebted to A.J. Alexander & James B. Waller, executors of the estate of R.S.C. Aitcheson Alexander decd., in the sum of $45,000, sells to said H.S. & F.S. Osborne 4711 acres in Muhlenberg County, being the land sold to R.S.C. Aitcheson Alexander by Ann M. Berry by deed dated 17 Aug 1854 and recorded in Muhlenberg County Court Clerk's office.
- Adjacent McLunahan's survey.
- Signed Alexander Agnew, Inez Alma Agnew, Frank Stone. Robert F. Pettibone, notary public, 27 Mar 1886. Recorded Muhlenberg County 7 May 1886.
Alcock, Richard N. to Jeremiah Murphy
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 1, page 20.
- Conveyance, dated 12 May 1800.
- Richard N. Alcock, of Muhlenberg County, to Jeremiah Murphy, of Tennessee.
- Alcock's right & title to estate of Harris Murphy decd., gained from marrying Sarah Murphy, late widow of Thomas Murphy decd.
- Signed Richard N. Alcock. Witness Jacob Anthony, C. Wing. Acknowledged 12 May 1800, recorded.
Alcock, Richard Nelson to Thomas Grayson
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 1, page 17.
- Conveyance, dated 29 Sept 1801.
- Richard Nelson Alcock, of Muhlenberg County, to Thomas Grayson.
- An enslaved Black girl named Jude who Grayson has had in his possession for about 3 years. In exchange for the assignment of Thomas Grayson's certificate for the two hundred acres of land whereon Nelson lives.
- Signed Rich N. x Alcock. Witness John Handley. Acknowledged Sept Court 1801, recorded.
Alexander, A.J. to Mary H. Dey
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 24, page 212.
- Conveyance, dated 3 June 1870.
- A.J. Alexander, of Woodford County, Kentucky, to Mary H. Dey, formerly Mary B. Humphreys and now wife of Anthony Dey of New York City, New York.
- Two tracts of land in Woodford County, Kentucky, one called Sherwood Farm, containing 193 acres, and the other called Elliott Farm, containing 537 acres. Also a tract of land in Muhlenberg County containing 3000 acres described in a deed of trust dated 2 June 1870.
- Signed A.J. Alexander. Acknowledged Woodford County, Kentucky, 18 June 1870. Recorded Muhlenberg County, 5 July 1870.
Alexander R.S.C.A. to William Henry Moore
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 19, page 92.
- Conveyance, dated 23 July 1857.
- R.S.C.A. Alexander, of Woodford County, Kentucky, to William Henry Moore, of Muhlenberg County.
- 113 acres in Muhlenberg County, being a parcel of land Alexander received from one Roll of Muhlenberg County in exchange for other land, reserving all mineral rights.
- Adjacent Gilbert Vaught, Rowland.
- Signed R.S.C. Aitcheson Alexander, Dan Wise, J.L. Williams. Proven 9 Sept 1857. Recorded 14 Sept 1857.
Alexander, R.S.C. Aitcheson and Airdrie Petroleum Company of Kentucky
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 22, page 171.
- Articles of agreement, dated 3 Nov 1865.
- R.S.C. Aitcheson, of Woodford county, Kentucky, and Airdrie Petroleum Company of Kentucky.
- Signed R.S.C. Aitcheson Alexander, D.C. Buell, H.H. Gratz. Acknowledged Fayette County, Kentucky, 11 Dec 1865.
- Signed General Don Carlos Buell, residing in city of New York, as President of the Airdrie Petroleum Company of Kentucky, 4 Jan 1866.
- Signed H.H. Gratz. Acknowledged Franklin County, Kentucky, 9 Jan 1866.
- Recorded Muhlenberg County, 28 Feb 1866.
Alexander, R.S.C. Aitcheson, executors, to Muhlenberg Mining Company
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 33, page 246.
- Conveyance, dated 3 Sept 1883.
- A.J. Alexander & James B. Waller, executors of the estate of R.S.C. Aitcheson Alexander, late of Woodford County, Kentucky, decd., to Muhlenberg Mining Company.
- 5 tracts: McLean Coal Bank tract, Hundley tract, Presley Smith tract, Kittinger tract, Kirtley tract.
- McLean Coal Bank tract. Adjacent Green River, Rudolph Yonts, Mrs. Hindley, Mrs. Dennis, Samuel Weir, Hunsuker, 100 acre Coal Bank tract. Containing about 175 acres.
- Hundley tract. Adjacent Morvillin, Clark, Elias Smith. Containing about 154 acres.
- Presley Smith tract. Adjacent John Stom, Nathan Arndell, John Keith, Aaron Smith. Containing about 123½ acres.
- Kittinger tract. Adjacent Green River, Henry Stom. Containing about 149¾ acres, reserving ¾ acre of land adjoining the town of Paradise already conveyed to one Roland.
- Kirtley tract. Adjacent Green River, Alexander, Henry Stom, Dearing. Containing about 295 acres, reserving 13 acres in the town of Paradise and a lot sold by E.V. Kirtley. Excepting also ferry privileges sold to Peter Shull by E.V. Kirtley.
- Signed A.J. Alexander, James B. Waller. Acknowledged Woodford County, Kentucky, 9 Oct 1883. Acknowledged Cook County, Illinois, 15 Oct 1883. Recorded Muhlenberg County, 25 Oct 1883.
Alexander, R.S.C. Aitcheson, executors, to Alexander Agnew
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 35, page 25.
- Conveyance, dated 20 Mar 1886.
- A.J. Alexander & James B. Waller, executors of the estate of R.S.C. Aitcheson, late of Woodford County, Kentucky, decd., to Alexander Agnew, of Cook County, Illinois.
- 4711 acres in Muhlenberg County, being same land conveyed to sd. Alexander by Ann M. Berry.
- Adjacent McLanahan.
- Signed A.J. Alexander, James B. Waller. Witness B.F. Olivers, Charles F. Peoples. Certified St. John County, Florida, 8 Apr 1886. Acknowledged Cook County, Illinois, 29 Mar 1886. Recorded Muhlenberg County, 6 May 1886.
Alexander, Robert S.C. Aitcheson, executor, & others to Lucy A. Waller
- Muhlenberg County Book 39, page 49.
- Conveyance, dated 15 Jan 1890.
- Alexander J. Alexander, last surviving executor & trustee of the estate of Robert S.C. Aitcheson Alexander, late of Woodford County, Kentucky, decd., to Lucy A. Waller, of Chicago, Illinois.
- 12 tracts of land in Muhlenberg County.
- Mary Belle Deedes & Henry Charles Deeds, her husband, of London, England, by their attorney Henry S. Osborne, consent and convey a quit claim to party of the second part.
- Signed Alexander J. Alexander, Mary Bell Deedes, Henry Charles Deeds. Acknowledged Woodford County, Kentucky, 27 Jan 1890. Certified Cook County, Illinois, 8 Feb 1890. Recorded Muhlenberg County, 4 Apr 1890.
Alexander, Wayland & wife to F.M. Sharp
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 29, page 571.
- Conveyance, dated 17 Jan 1880.
- Wayland Alexander & wf. Jennie D. Alexander to F.M. Sharp, all of Muhlenberg County.
- Three lots in South Carrollton, Kentucky. One lot deeded to sd. Alexanders by J.P. McIntire & others and recorded in Deed Book 29, page 448. Also two lots, nos. 13 & 24, in Blacklocks Addition to said town of South Carrollton.
- Adjacent S.J. Rhoads' lot on which Rhoads lives on Barrett Street.
- Signed Wayland Alexander, Jennie D. Alexander. Acknowledged 17 Jan 1880. Recorded 28 January 1880.
Allen, Charles H. & others to Thornton Wing
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 35, page 501.
- Conveyance, dated 14 Nov 1887.
- Charles H. Allen & wf. Sallie M. Allen, & Thomas M. Morgan to Thornton Wing, all of Greenville.
- A parcel of land on Campbells Alley in Greenville, being the same land conveyed to Sallie M. Allen by S.M. Dempsey and wf. Jennie B., dated 5 Dec 1885, and recorded in Deed Book 36 page 94. In exchange for, first, a wagon and team valued at $225 and store goods & cash valued at $125 paid by Morgan to the Allens. Second, $350 dollars paid and to be paid to Morgan by Wing: $200 in hand paid and $150 payable in 12 months with interest.
- Signed C.H. Allen, Sallie M. Allen, Thomas M. Morgan, Mary B. Morgan. Acknowledged 14 Nov 1887, 25 Nov 1887. Recorded 9 Jan 1888.
Alston, Philip Sr. to Philip Alston Jr.
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 1, page 11.
- Conveyance, dated 17 Apr 1799.
- Philip Alston Sr. to Philip Alton Jr., both of Muhlenberg County.
- 250 acres on the Mississippi River and a creek known as Coles or Boyds Creek about 16 miles above Fort Natchez. Being land granted to Alexander Boyd by Monford Brown, Governor of West Florida.
- Signed Philip Alston. Witness Thomas Mosley. Acknowledged 22 Oct 1799, recorded.
Alston, Philip Sr. to Philip Alston Jr. & John Gilbert
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 1, page 10.
- Conveyance, dated 10 May 1799.
- Philip Alston Sr. to Philip Alston Jr. & John Gilbert, all of Muhlenberg County.
- ½ of 500 acres in Natchez District on the Mississippi River & Petty Gulf Bluff, which was granted John Campbell. To Philip Alston Jr. & John Gilbert in coequal & joint partnership.
- Adjacent Alexander McIntosh.
- Signed Philip Alston. Witness Thomas Mosley. Acknowledged 22 Oct 1799, recorded.
Alston, Philip Sr. to Philip Alston Jr. & John Gilbert
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 1, page 12.
- Conveyance, dated 20 Apr 1799.
- Philip Alston Sr. to Philip Alston Jr. & John Gilbert, all of Muhlenberg County.
- 200 acres in Natchez District on the Mississippi River & Petty Gulf Bluff, which was granted to Thomas Fry. To Philip Alston Jr. & John Gilbert in coequal & joint partnership.
- Adjacent John Campbell.
- Signed Philip Alston. Witness Thomas Mosley. Acknowledged 22 Oct 1799, recorded.
Amyx, Peter to Eppes Littlepage
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 3, page 40.
- Bond, dated 25 Dec 1809.
- Peter Amyx to Eppes Littlepage.
- An enslaved Black woman sold by Littlepage, Amyx has sold to Littlepage a stud horse. But if Littlepage pays or causes to be paid $300, then property to reverse.
- Signed Peter Amyx. Witness George Adams. Proven & recorded 19 Feb 1810.
Anderson, Nancy J. & others to Samuel Brown
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 29, page 505.
- Conveyance, dated 28 Aug 1879.
- Nancy J. Anderson, W.G. Anderson & wf. Mary W. Anderson, & Julia Ann Frances Anderson to Samuel Brown, all of Muhlenberg County.
- 12¼ acres on Cypress Creek.
- Signed Nancy J. x Anderson, W.G. x Anderson, Mary W. Anderson, Julia Frances x Anderson. Acknowledged 28 Aug 1879, 10 Sept 1879. Recorded 1 Dec 1879.
Anderson, Nancy J. & others to Samuel Brown
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 33, page 469.
- Conveyance, dated 24 Sept 1883.
- Nancy J. Anderson, Wilson G. Anderson & wf. Mary W. Anderson, & Julia Ann Frances Anderson to Samuel Brown, all of Muhlenberg County.
- 10 acres being a westerly part of Anderson farm.
- Adjacent George Edwards, of Louisville, J.L. Millard.
- Signed Nancy J. x Anderson, Julia A. x Anderson, Wilson G. x Anderson, Mary W. x Anderson. Acknowledged 24 Sept 1883. Recorded 26 Feb 1884.
Anthony, Thomas J. & wife to Peter Lamb
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 16, page 548.
- Conveyance, dated 27 Feb 1851.
- Thomas J. Anthony & wf. Catharine Anthony to Peter Lamb, all of Muhlenberg County.
- 245 acres on Cypress Creek.
- Adjacent Ragland, Goodnight, Cobb, Stokes.
- Signed Thomas J. Anthony, Katharine Anthony. Acknowledged & recorded 27 Feb 1851. Katharine Anthony examined 4 June 1853.
Arnold, Rueben to John Campfield
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 11, page 242.
- Chattel mortgage, dated 5 Dec 1842.
- Reuben Arnold to John Campfield.
- An enslaved Black woman named Dolly in exchange for $150 and any other amount Arnold may owe Campfield.
- Signed Reuben x Arnold. Witnesses Robert Kinmmouth, James Tooley. Proven & recorded 30 Jan 1843.
Atkinson, Amos to Hiram Luckett
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 7, page 57.
- Land mortgage, dated 13 June 1829.
- Amos Atkinson, of Christian County, to Hiram Luckett, of Muhlenberg County.
- 173⅓ acres on Pond River in Muhlenberg County.
- Adjacent R.N. Alcock.
- Signed Amos Atkerson. Witnesses William H.C. Wing, A.E. Reno. Acknowledged & recorded 13 June 1829.
Atkinson, Elisha to Burrel
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 6, page 486.
- Emancipation, dated 5 Jan 1828.
- Elisha Atkinson Sr. to Burrel, an enslaved Black man. “For the good will that I have for him, give him his liberty at this time.”
- Signed Elisha x Atkinson. Witnesses Hutson Martin, Henry Cowgill. Acknowledged & ordered to be recorded January Court 1828.
Atkinson, Elisha to Moggy
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 8, page 424.
- Emancipation, dated 11 June 1834.
- Elisha Atkinson to Moggy, an enslaved Black woman. Set free at Atkinson's death, in consideration of her being a dutiful slave & servant.
- Signed Elisha x Atkinson. Witnesses George O. Prouse, Jacob Oglesby. Acknowledged September Court 1834, March Court 1835. Ordered recorded March Court 1835.
Atkinson, Elisha to Nancy B.E. Atkinson & America Brashears
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 8, page 77.
- Deed of Gift, dated 2 Oct 1832.
- Elisha Atkinson to Nancy B.E. Atkinson & America Brashears, his granddaughters, and daughters of Elizabeth Brashears.
- 3 enslaved Black children, Cena, age 12, Minerva, age 7, & Burvell, age 4.
- Signed Elisha x Atkerson. Witnesses George O. Prowse, E. Watkins. Proven and recorded 29 Apr 1833.
Atkinson, Nancy B.E. to Amos Atkinson
- Muhlenberg Deed Book 8, page 321.
- Quit Claim, dated 19 May 1835.
- Nancy B.E. Atkinson to Amos Atkinson.
- Her interest in estate of Elisha B. Atkinson, involving the enslaved Black people, Cena, Minerva, & Burvell, given to Nancy B.E. Atkinson & America Brashears by their grandfather Elisha B. Atkinson.
- Signed Nancy B.E. x Atkinson. Acknowledged & recorded 19 May 1835.
Updated February 29, 2024.