[Murphys in "Abstracts of Deeds and Land Grants, Book A and Book 1-
1779-1797, Franklin Co. NC", by Martha de l'Etoile & E.B. O'Neal, 1974]
[excerpted & posted by Mark A. Murphy, 21 Jun 2002]

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DB p. 123
10 Sep 1780- Christopher Strother, Planter to James MURPHREE, Planter
both of Franklin County- the sum of L 500 Lawful Money of the State for
25 acres, beginning at a pine on the Mare Branch &c.
Witnessed: Mary Strother 	Knight MURPHREE
Christopher Strother (Seal)  ackd.
September Court 1780  Test J. Robinson, C.C.
Registered  Test  Jord. Hill, Pub. Regr.

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DB p. 151
10 Feb 1781- Dempsey Gatlin to Gabriel Ray- both of Franklin County- 
the sum of L 25 Current Money for 140 acres lying on the north side of
Ransom's Road, it being part of the tract of land which Isaac Saunders
bought of Simon MURPHEY- beginning at an oak in the road &c., Nelms'
line to the head of Peter Hill's Branch.
Witnessed: John Hoof, Jurat	Elisah Hunter
Dempsey + (His Mark) Gatlin (Seal)
March Court 1781  Test  J. Robinson, C.C.
Registered  Test J. Hill, P.R.