Langill-McKenzie Mortgage 1844
James Langill to Alexander McKenzie
June 18th, 1844

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Mortgage

James Langill, Lewis' son, to Alexander McKenzie
Registered 18th June 1844 at 4 o'clock p.m. on the oath of C. McLennan

This Indenture made at River John this sixth day of May in the year of our Lord
one thousand, eight hundred and forty-four between
James Langill, Lewis' son, of River John, in the County of Pictou, farmer, and Sarah, his wife of the part
and Alexander McKenzie of River John aforesaid, in the County of Pictou aforesaid, Esquire, of the other part.

Witnesseth that the said James Langill and Sarah, his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of
eighty pounds, seventeen shillings and six pence currency of the province of Nova Scotia
to him in hand paid at or before the sealing or delivery of these presents
the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged.
Hath grant, bargain, sell, remise, release, enfeoff and confirm unto the said Alexander McKenzie,
his heirs and assigns forever a certain lot or parcel of land situate lying and being
on the south side of the River Road leading from the River John to Tatamagouche in the County of Pictou
bounded on the north side by said road, on the east by lands belonging to William Langill,
on the south by lands in the possession of Thomas Wilson and others and
on the west by lands belonging to Lewis Tattrie
containing seventy-five acres more or less.
For a further description, reference being had to the Deed of the same premises conveyed by
Lewis Langill to said James Langill and being the whole of the farm on which the said James Langill now resides.

To have and to hold the said lot and premises with all the building and improvements thereon
or therewith belonging or in any way appertaining to him the said Alexander McKenzie,
his executors, administrators and assigns against the lawful claim of all and every person or persons
to warrant and defend the said Alexander McKenzie,
his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns in the peaceable and quiet possession
of the above conveyed premises for ever.
Provided always and the true intent and meaning of the parties to these presents are that if the said James Langill,
his heirs, executors or administrators shall well and truly pay or caused to be paid the said
Alexander McKenzie his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns the just and full sum
of eighty pounds, seventeen shillings and six pence above mentioned with lawful interest thereon
with one year from the date of these presents as the same is secured by a promissory note
from the said James Langill to the said Alexander McKenzie bearing even date herewith,
then this present Deed of Indenture and every clause, matter and thing herein
contained to cease, determine and become of none effect.

In witness whereof the said James Langill and Sarah, his wife,
have hereunto severally their names, subscribed and seals affixed the day and year first above written.

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of
John McQuarry Charles McLennan

James Langill

Received on the day of the date of the foregoing Deed of Mortgage the full consideration money therein mentioned.

Witness
Charles McLennan

James Langill

Source:
LDS film #0578977, vol. 29, pg. 152
Transcribed by Lynda Minarzick
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