James A. Porter to Tomzen Gholson - Deed
Hamilton County, IL.

Deed Book 52

Page 321

The Grantors, James A. Porter& Martha A. Porter his wife of the town of Mayberry in the County of Hamilton & State of Illinois for the consideration of the sum of Two Hundred Dollars in hand Paid, Convey & Warrant to Tomzen Gholson of the Town of Mayberry in the County of Hamilton and State of Illinois the following described Real Estate: towit:

The North half ( ½ ) of the South West fourth (¼ ) of South West quarter of Section No 16 sixteen Township No Seven (7) Range seven (7) East of the 3rd P.M. containing twenty acres more or less, situated in the County of Hamilton in the State of Illinois hereby releasing and waving all rights under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption Laws of the State and all rights of dower.

Dated this 28 day of March AD 1888.

Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of )

…………………………………………… } James A. Porter ( Seal)

……………………………………………. ) Martha A. Porter (Seal )