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Subject: BEnjamin Cobb, Newberry SC
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 10:40:39 -0600

I found this deed of gift from Benjamin to his stepdaughter Mary Lindsey.
So which of his wive's was a Lindsey? or was she married at this time?

State of SC, to all to whom these presents shall come, I Benjamin Cobb
does send greetings. Know that I the said Benjamin Cobb of Newberry
district in the state aforesaid for and in consideration of the love,
goodwill and affection which I have and do have concerning my step
daughter Mary Lindsey have given and bestowed and by these presents doth
freely and voluntarily give and deliver unto the said Mary Lindsey one
Negro boy slave about 12 years of age named Sam to have and to hold the
said named slave before mentioned unto the said Mary Lindsey her heirs
and assigns forever henceforth as her and their own proper right free
from any income and without any manner of consideration to the contrary
thereof . In witness where of I have hereto set my hand and seal this 8th
day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seven.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of John Wallace and Abraham
Anderson.

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