These Buchanan County, Missouri deeds, all copied at the courthouse in St. Joseph fall 2009, are true transcriptions by Linda Sparks Starr who added only the highlighting.

Book B page 67

This Indenture made this 14^th day of August 1844 between James M. Howe and Ann C. his wife of the County of Andrew and state of Missouri of the one part, and Allen Wamach of Buchanan County and the aforesaid state of the other part. Witnesseth that the Said James M. Howe and Ann C. his Wife, for and in Consideration of the Sum of Two hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the Said Allen Wamach the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain and Sell unto the aforesaid Allen Wamach his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Buchanan, it being the East half of lot No. 1^st on South East qr of North West qr of Section No. 4 of Township No. 56 of Range No. 36 Containing forty acres more or less, in the County of Buchanan and state of Missouri Together with all and Singular the appurtenances thereto belonging have and to hold the Said lands and premises herein mentioned unto the said Allen Wamach and his heirs for ever. And the Said James M. Howe and Ann C. his wife for himself his heirs Executors and Administrators unto the Said Allen Wamach his heirs and assigns the aforesaid tract or parcel of land with all and Singular the appurtenances doth warrant and defend the right and title free from the claim of any person or persons Whomsoever in Withness Whereof the said James M. Howe and Ann C. his Wife have hereunto Set their hands and Seals this the 14^th day of August A.D. 1844- James M. Howe seal

Ann C. Howe seal

State of Missouri } Be it remembered that on the 15^th day of August in the Year

County of Andrew } ss

of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty four before me Edwin Toole Clerk of the County Court within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared James M. Howe and Ann C. Howe his wife who are personally known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within and foregoing deed, as having executed the same as parties thereto and Severally acknowledged the Same to be their act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned. She the said Ann C. being by me first made acquainted with the contents thereof and Examined Separate and apart from her husband whether she executed

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Book B, page 70

This indenture made and entered into this eight day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four between William Potter and Louisa Potter his wife of Buchanan County and State of Missouri of the first part and Allen Womack of the aforesaid County of Buchanan and State of Missouri of the second part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of fifty dollars to them the party of the first part in hand paid by the party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged that they have bargained sold and conveyed and do by these presents ratify and confirm unto the party of the second part a certain tract or parcel of land it lying and being in Buchanan County and State of Missouri and known and designated as forty acres of the west end of lot number one in the North East Quarter of Section number four of Township number fifty five and Range number

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thirty Six in the district of land office for sale at Plattsburg Missouri to have and to hold the above described parcel of land with all and every privilege immunity benefit and appeninance thereunto belonging or pertaining to the same. And we the party of the first part will warrant and defend the same from ourselves our heirs and assigns and from our executors or administrators and from all and every person or persons whatsoever free from dowry or any other incumberence whatsoever unto the party of the second part and his heirs forever.

In testimony whereof we William Potter and Louisa Potter his wife being the party

in presents } of the first part have set our names and seals for the purposes of

of Thomas Potter } herein contained this day and year first written.

her

Louisa + Potter Seal

mark

The State of Missouri } Sct.. Be it remembered that this the ninth day of October in the

County of Buchanan }

year one thousand eight hundred and forty four Thomas Potter personally appeared before the undersigned an acting justice of the peace in and for said County of Buchanan and made oath that the persons now present to acknowledge the within deed and indenture are William Potter and Louisa Potter his wife who Signed the foregoing deed and indenture and the Said William Potter acknowledged that he signed the foregoing deed and indenture for the purposes therein contained and the said Louisa Potter being examined by me seperately and apart from her said husband says that she did sign the foregoing deed and indenture freely and voluntarily of her own will and accord without any restraint or coertion from her said husband and that she does freely relinquish all the right of dowry that she now or may hereafter have to the Same unto the said Allen Womack and his heirs forever. October 7 AD 1844

Note: The foregoing deed from William Potter & wife to Allen Wamack was deposited for record on the 10^th day of October 1844.

Book O, page 220

Deed

This deed made and entered into this the seventh day of February in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty seven by and between Andrew J. Carrel and Lucy Anne Carrel his wife of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri of the first part and Allen Womack of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri of the second part. Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and forty dollars to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents do give grant bargain sell convey and confirm and the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract piece or parcel of land situated in the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri towit == The east half of lot No two of the North East quarter of section Number four in township Number fifty five of Range Number thirty six containing thirty nine acres and 81/100 of an acre

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To have and to hold the above described tract piece or parcel of land with all the privileges & appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining unto him the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said party of the first part for themselves heirs executors and administrators do covenant and agree that they will warrant and forever defend the title to the above described premises and every part thereof unto him the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns against the lawful claim or claims of all persons whomsoever. In testimony whereof the said party of the first part do hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

Andrew J. Carrel Seal

Lucy A. Carrel Seal

State of Missouri } SS

Buchanan County } Be it remembered that on this the seventh day of February in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and fifty seven before me a Justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Andrew J Carrel and Lucy Ann Carrell his wife who are personally Known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing deed as party thereto and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed for the use and purpose therein mentioned. And she the said Lucy Ann Carrel having been by me made acquainted with the contents of said deed and examined separate and apart from her husband acknowledged on such examination that she executed the same and relinquished her dower in the real estate therein mentioned freely and without compulsion or undue influence of the said Andrew J. Carrel her said husband. Given under my hand this the day and year first written. George A. Pearcy Justice

Filed for record March 20" 1857 Wm Ridenbaugh Recorder By R. S. Monroe deputy

Box X, page 627

Mortgage:

Know all men by these presents That we I. W. Snowden and H. E. Snowden the wife of the Said I. W. Snowden have this day (it being the Twenty first Day of April Eighteen hundred and Sixty) for and in Consideration of the Sum of One hundred and Thirty Dollars Cash in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and for the further Consideration hereinafter mentioned have granted bargained and Sold and by these presents do bargain grant & Sell unto Allen Wamack (of the County of Buchanan the Said I. W. Snowden and W. (sic) E. Snowden being of the Same County & State) a certain house and Lot Situated in the Town of De Kalb County of Buchanan & State of Missouri and bounded as follows To=wit- Beginning at the South line of Lot No. One in Block No 16 Fifty nine feet (59) East from the South West corner of Said Lot No One) Beginning East fifty nine into Block No Seventeen (17) Thence North to the North line of Lot No Two (2) Thence West with Said line to the North West Corner of Lot No. Three (3) in Block No Seventeen (17) Thence West Forty nine feet (49) Thence South to the place of Beginning. To have and To hold the premises hereby conveyed unto the Said Allen Wamack his heirs assigns Executors administrators forever Upon the express Condition Whereas the Said I. W. Snowden and his wife H. E. Snowden on the 21^st Day of April 1860 made executed and delivered their promissory Note to the Said Allen Wamack in Words following To wit

Six months after date we or either of us for value received agree to pay Allen Wamack the Sum of One hundred and Thirty Dollars. Witness our Hands this 21^st Day of April 1860 bearing 10 per ct inst. I. W. Snowden ---

H. E. Snowden ---

Now if the Said I. W. Snowden or H. E. Snowden Shall pay the Sum of money Specified in Said Note and all the interest that may be due thereon according to the tenor and effect of Said Note then this Conveyance Shall be void. Otherwise the Said

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Allen Wamack may proceed to Sell the Said property hereinbefore described or any part thereof at public Sale to the highest bidder at public Sale to the highest bidder at De Kalb in the County of Buchanan for Cash in hand first giving Sixty Days public Notice of the time times and place of Said Sale and of the property to be Sold and upon Such Sale and the payment of the purchase money Shall execute and deliver a Conveyance of the property So Sold to the purchasers thereof And the Said Allen Wamack shall with the proceeds of the Sale aforesaid pay first the expenses of this Trust and next whatever may be in arrears and unpaid on Said Note Whether of principal or interest And the balance if any Shall be paid over to the Said I. W. Snowden & H. E. Snowden or their legal representatives. – In Testimony whereof we have hereunto Set our hands the Day & Date first above written I. Wayne Snowden

The State of Missouri } H. E. Snowden

County of Buchanan } I, Cornelius Roberts one of the County Justices within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared I. W. Snowden and H. E. Snowden his wife whose name appears to the within and foregoing instument of writing who is personally known to me as parties thereto Severally acknowledged the Same to be their act and Deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And H. E. Snowden the wife of the Said I. W. Snowden being by me first made acquainted with the Contents of the within and foregoing instrument of writing acknowledged and declared that She executed the Same for the uses and purposes therein mentioned and relinquishes her Dower in the Real Estate therein mentioned fully and voluntarily and without Compulsion or undue influence of her Said husband. Given my Hand this the 25^th Day of April A.D. 1860 Cornelius Roberts seal

County Justice --

Filed for Record April 25^th 1860

Book 27, page 549

Deed

This Deed made and entered into this sixth day of March in the Year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty one by and between George A. Pearcy and Mary Jane his wife of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri of the first part and Allen Womach of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri of the second part Witnesseth--That the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred and thirty three and 76/100 Dollars to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents do give grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract piece or parcel of Land lying and being in the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri To=wit Twenty two and one half acres off of the West end of the South half of North East quarter of Section Number Thirty three in Township Number Fifty six of Range Number Thirty six. To have and To hold the said tract piece or parcel of Land with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in

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anywise appertaining unto him the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever. And the said partys of the first part for themselves their heirs executors and administrators do covenant and agree that they will warrant and forever Defend the title to the said tract piece or parcel of Land and every part thereof unto the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns against the lawful claim or claims of all persons whomsoever. In Testimony whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their Hands and Seals the day and year first herein written.

George A. Pearcy Seal

State of Missouri } ss Mary Jane Pearcy Seal

County of Buchanan } Be it remembered That on this the sixth day of March in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixty before me Hanson Devorss a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared George A. Pearsy and Mary Jane his wife who are personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subscribed to the within and foregoing Deed as party thereto and severally acknowledged the same to be their act and Deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And she the said Mary Jane being by me first made acquainted with the contents of said Deed and examined separate and apart from her husband acknowledged on such examination that she executed the same and relinquishes her Dower in the Real Estate therein mentioned freely and without compulsion or undue influence of her said husband. Given under my Hand the day and year first written. Henson Devorss Justice

Filed for Record March 9^th 1861. William Ridenbaugh Recorder

Book 63 page 213

Womach Potter

This indenture made and entered, into this, the twenty second day of July, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty two, by and between, Allen Womach, and Eliza Jane his wife, of the County of Buchanan, in the State of Missouri of the first part, and Andrew J. Potter, of the aforesaid County of Buchanan, in the State of Missouri of the second part. Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars, to them in hand paid, by the said party of the Second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, have this day granted, bargained and Sold, and do by these presents, bargain, grant and sell, ratify confirm and convey, unto him the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever, a certain tract, piece or parcel of land, situate, laying and being, in the county of Buchanan, in the State of Missouri, to wit:

The east half of lot number three, of the north east quarter of section number four, in township number fifty five, of range number thirty six, containing forty six and eighty one hundredths acres, be the same more or less To have and to hold, the said tract piece or parcel, of land with all and singular the benefits, privileges, immunities, and appurtenances, thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and we the said party of the first part, will warrant and defend, the title to the same, from ourselves, our heirs and assigns, and from our executors or administrators, and from all and every person or persons whomsoever, free from dower or any other incumbrance, whatsoever, unto him the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof, we the said party of the first part, have hereunto set our hands and seals, this the day and year first written.

Allen Womach seal

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The State of Missouri } S.S. Eliza Jane x Womach seal

County of Buchanana } mark

Be it remembered, that on this the, twenty second day of July in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty two, Allan Womach and Eliza Jane his wife, who are personally known to me, George A. Pearcy, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Buchanan aforesaid, to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing deed of conveyance as party thereto, this day personally appeared before me, and severally acknowledged the same, to be their act and deed for the purposes therein contained; And she the said Eliza Jane, wife of the said Allen Womach, being by me first made acquainted with the same, and on an examination, separate and apart from her said husband, acknowledged on such examination that she executed the same, and relinquishes her dower, in the Real estate therein conveyed freely, voluntarily, and without restraint, coertion, compulsion, coertion, or undue influence of her said husband. Given under my hand, this the day and year first written.

George A. Pearcy

Filed for Record March 27^th 1871 Justice of the Peace

Thomas Keller, Recorder

Book 75, page 399

Deed

Womach & wife To Potter

This Indenture made and entered into this the thirtieth day of Janury in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and Sixty-four between Allen Womach and Elizabeth Jane Womach the wife of the said Allen Womach of the County of Buchanan in the State of Missouri of the first part, and, Andrew J. Potter of the aforesaid County of Buchanan in the State of Missouri of the second part. Witnesseth: That the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred Dollars to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confirmed have this day bargained granted sold ratified confirmed conveyed and given and by these presents do bargain grant sell ratify confirm convey and give unto him the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract piece or parcel of land situate lying & being in the County of Buchanan in the State of Missouri towit: The East half of Lot number two of the North East quarter of Section number four in Township number fifty-five of Range number thirty-six containing thirty nine (39) and eighty-one hundredths of an acre be the same more or less. To Have and To Hold the above described tract

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piece or parcel of land with all the privilages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto him the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever and the said party of the first part for themselves their heirs executors and administrators do covenant & agree that they will Warrant and defend forever the title to the said tract piece or parcel of land and every part thereof unto him the said party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns against the lawful claim or claims of all persons whomsoever. In Testimony Whereof the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

{ Stamp $.50 ¢ } Allen Womach seal

The State of Missouri } SS Eliza Jane Wamach seal

County of Buchanan } Be it Remembered, That on this the 30^th day of Janury in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Sixy-four, before me George A. Pearcy a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Buchanan personally appeared Allen Womach and Eliza Jane Wamach his wife who are personally known to me to be the same persons whose names are subscribed in the foregoing deed as parties thereto and severally acknowledged the same to be their act and deed for this purpose therein contained. And she the said Eliza Jane Wamach having been by me first made acquainted with same and on an examination separate and apart from her said husband, acknowledged on such examination that she executed the the same and relinquishes her dower in the real estate herein mentioned freely and without compulsion or undue influence of her said husband. Given under my hand this the day and year above written.

Filed for Record May 18" A D 1874 Thomas Kelly Recorder

Book 42, page 404

Deed

Arthur B. Fristoe To Allen Wamack

This Deed made and entered into this Twenty fourth day of October in the year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Six by and between Arthur B. Fristoe and Lucinda Fristoe wife of the Said Arthur B. Fristoe of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri of the first part and Allen Wamack of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri of the second part Witnesseth;

That the Said party of the first part for and in consideration of the Sum of two hundred and twenty five Dollars to them in hand paid by the Said party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents do give grant bargain Sell convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract piece or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Buchanan and state of Missouri to wit

To have and to hold the Said tract piece or parcel of land with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto him the Said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever; and the Said parties of the first part for themselves their heirs Executors and administrators do covenant and agree that they will Warrant and forever Defend the title to the Said tract piece or parcel of land and every part thereof unto him the Said party of the second part his heirs and assigns against the lawful claim or claims of all persons whomsoever.

In testimony Whereof the Said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first herein written.

Stamp 50 cts Arthur B. Fristoe seal

her

State of Missouri } ss Lucinda x Fristoe seal

County of Buchanan } mark

Be it Remembered that on this twenty fourth day of October in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and Sixty Six before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Arthur B. Fristoe and Lusinda Fristoe his wife who are personally Known to me to be the persons whose names subscribed to the within and foregoing Deed as parts thereto and they acknowledged the Same to be their act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

And she the Said Lusinda Fristoe being by me first made acquainted with the contents of this Deed acknowledged on an examination apart form her husband that she executed the Same and relinquished her dower in the Real Estate therein mentioned freely and without any compulsion or undue influence of her said husband. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal on day and year last above written.

John Taylor J. P.

Filed for Record November 3d 1866 George A. Pearcy Recorder

Book 39 page 183 [printed form]

KNOW all Men by these Presents, That Hardin Hainline and Sally his wife, Thomas Hill and Margaret his wife by Hardin Hainline their attorney in fact of Buchanan County, in the State of Missouri, have this day, for and in consideration of the sum of Eleven Hundred and sixty six Dollars to the said Hardin Hainlin & Sally his wife Thomas Hill and Margaret his wife in hand paid by Allen Wamach of the County of Buchanan in the State of Missouri granted, bargained and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain and sell unto the said Allen Womach his heirs and assigns the following described tracts or parcels of land, situate in the County of Buchanan, in the State of Missouri: that is to say,

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the premises hereby conveyed, with all the rights, privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining, unto the said Allen Womach, his heirs and assigns, forever. the said parties of the first part hereby covenanting to and with the said Allen Womach party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, for themselves, heirs, executors and administrators, to warrant and defend the title to the premises hereby conveyed, against the claim of every person whatsoever.

In Witness Whereof, they have hereto subscribed their names and affixed their seals this 24^th day of December 1866. Hardin Hainline seal

Sally Hainline seal

Thomas Hill seal

Margaret Hill By seal

Revenue Stamp $1.50 Hardin Hainline their

attorney in fact.

STATE OF MISSOURI } ss.

County of Buchanan } BE IT REMEMBERED, That Hardin Hainline and Sally his wife Thomas Hill and Margaret his wife by Hardin Hainline their attorney in fact who are personally known to the undersigned, a Justice of the peace within and for said County, to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing Deed, as parties thereto, this day appeared before me and acknowledged that they executed and delivered the same as their voluntary act and deed, for, the uses and purposes therein contained. And the said Sally Hainline wife of Hardin Hainline, being by me made acquainted with the contents of said Deed, acknowledged, on an examination apart from her said husband, that she executed the same, and relinquishes her dower in the real estate therein mentioned, freely, and without compulsion or undue influence of her said husband.

Given under my hand this 24^th day of Dec 1866

Filed for Record 4 day of February A.D. 1867 Geo A. Pearcy Recorder

Deed Book 51 page 217

Power of Attorney

C. Snowden To Allen Wamack

Know all men by these presents that we Conrad and Rachel Snowden of the Town of Tonculla in the County of Douglas and State of Oregon have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint Allen Wamack of the City of Dekalb in the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri our true and lawful attorney for us in our name place and Stead to enter into and take possession of all Real Estate belonging to us Situated in the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri and to bargain Sell grant convey and confirm the whole or any part thereof for Such price or Sum of Money or on Such terms as he may think best and for us and in our name to make execute acknowledge and deliver unto the purchaser or purchasers thereof good and Sufficient conveyance with Warranty of the Same and to demand receive and collect all Sums of Money which become due and payable to us by reason of Such Sale or Sales giving and granting unto our Said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally present with full power of Substitution and revocation hereby ratifying and confirming all that our Said attorney or his Substitute Shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

In Witness whereof we have hreunto Set our hands and Seals this twenty fifth day of August One Thousand Eight hundred and Sixty eight.

Conrad Snowden seal

Stamp $1.00 her

Sealed and delivered in the presence of } mark

James W. Parker }

B. Herman

State of Oregon }

County of Douglas } On this 24^th day of August 1868 personally appeared before me B. Herman a Notary Public in and for Douglas County Oregon Conrad and Rachel Snowden Known to me to be the Same parties described in and who executed the annexed Power of Attorney and they acknowledged to me that they did So freely and voluntarily for the purposes therein mentioned. And the Said Rachel Snowden, wife of the Said Conrad Snowden on examination Separate and apart from her Said husband acknowledged to me that She executed Said Instrument freely and voluntarily. In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my official Seal and Set my hand the day and year in this certificate first above Mentioned.

Seal

Book 88, page 528

Commissioners Deed

Wornack (by Commissioners) To Wornack

State of Missouri }

County of Buchanan } In the Probate Court of Buchanan County Missouri August 14" 1876 Estate of Allen Wormack

Now comes Henry M Griffith William C. Garton and Jasper Wilson Commissioners heretofore appointed by the Probate

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Court To set out to Eliza Wornack (Widow of Allen Wornack) dec’d her homestead in the real estate of her late husband and file their amended report as required by the order of this count by which report they assign to said Eliza Wornack widow aforesaid the following lots or parcels of land situate in Buchanan County Mo to-wit. The south east quarter of the north west quarter also ten acres off the north end of the west 1/2 of the south east quarter and fifteen acres off the south side of the southwest quarter of the north east quarter and the north east quarter of the southeast quarter all in section 4 township 55 range 36 making in amount 105 acres of land allotted to Eliza Wornack as her homestead in the estate of her late husband which report is hereby in all things confirmed

Attest

State of Mo } ss Henry Tutt Judge

County of Buchanan } I Henry Tutt exofficio Clerk of the Probate Court of said County hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and perfect transcript of the records of said Court in relation to the Est of Allen Wornack as appears from the records thereof in my office in book __ at page 577. In witness whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at office this 14" Augt 1876

Seal

Filed for record March 22" 1877 Michael Crawford, Recorder

Book 98, page 253

Deed

Womach To Coates et al

This Indenture made on the 10^th day of September AD One Thousand Eight hundred and Seventy-seven by and between Eliza Jane Womach of Buchanan County Missouri party of the first part and Mellissa J Coates of the county of

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Buchanan Missouri and Sarah A. Potter of the County of Jefferson in the State of Kansas parties of the second part Witnesseth that the said party of the first part in consideration of the sum One Dollar & natural Love & affection to her paid by the said parties of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged does by these presents grant bargain and sell convey and confirm unto the said parties of the second part for their heirs and assigns the following described lots tracts or parcel of Land lying being and situate in the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri to wit All of the North east quarter of the South east quarter of Section Four (4) Township fifty-five (55) or Range Thirty six being part of homestead set off by Commissions to Eliza Jane Womach as Widow of Allen Womach deceased which Commissioners report is recorded in the Office of Recorder of Deeds of Buchanan County in Record Book Number 88 on page 528. To have and to hold the premises aforesaid with with all and singular the right priveledges appurtenances and immunities thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said parties of the second part and unto their heirs and assigns forever the said Eliza Jane Womach hereby covenanting that she is lawfully seized of an indefeaseable estate in fee in the premises herein conveyed that she has good right to convey the same that the said premises are free and clear of any incumbrances done or suffered by her or those under whom she claims and that she will warrant and defend the title to the said premises unto the said parties of the second part and unto their heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever. In witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set her hand and seal the day and year first above written.

Eliza Jane Womach seal

Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us }

Joseph A. Casby

State of Missouri }

County of Buchanan } Be it remembered that on this 10^th day of September AD 1877 before the undersigned a Notary Public within and for the County of Buchanan aforesaid personally came Eliza Jane Womach who is personally known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing as party thereto and

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acknowledged, the same to be their act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned And the said Eliza Jane Womach further declares herself to be single and unmarried In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in St Joseph Buchanan Co. Mo., the day and year first above written Qualified June 20^th 1877 commission expires June 20^th 1881. Joseph A. Casby N. P seal

Filed for Record Sept 11^th 1878 Michael Crawford Recorder

Book 111, page 57

General Warranty Deed

Womach To Womach

This Indenture made on the 10" day of September AD one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven by and between Eliza Jane Womach of Buchanan County Missouri party of the first part and George W. Womach of the County of Buchanan in the State of Missouri party of the second part. Witnesseth that the Said party of the first part in Consideration of the Sum of One Dollar and natural love and affection to her paid by the said party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged does by these presents Grant Bargain and Sell Convey and Confirm unto the Said party of the Second part, his heirs and assigns, the following described lots, tracts or parcels of land lying, being and situate in the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri to wit:

To have and to hold the premises aforesaid with all and Singular the rights privileges appurtenances and immunities thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining unto the Said party of the second part and unto his heirs and assigns forever the Said Eliza Jane Womach hereby Covenanting that she is lawfully seized of an indefeasible estate in fee in the premises herein Conveyed; that she has good right to convey the Same; that the Said premises are free and clear of any encumbrances done or suffered by her or those under whom She claims of and that she will Warrant and defend the title to the Said premises unto the Said party of the second part and unto his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever. In Witnesseth hereof

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Book 104, page 427

Deed of Trust

Kirkpatrick To Wamack

This deed, made and entered into this Tenth day of May eighteen hundred and Seventy eight by and between Samuel Kirkpatrick and Sarah M. Kirpatrick (sic) his wife of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri parties of the first part and George W. Wamach of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri party of the Second part and Williard P. Wamach of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri party of the third part. Witnesseth, that the said parties of the first part, in Consideration of of the debt and trust hereinafter mentioned and created and of the sum of One Dollar to them paid by the said party of the Second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do by these presents Grant Bargain and Sell Convey and Confirm unto the said party of the Second part the following described Lot or parcel of Ground lying and being and Situate in the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri to wit: The South east quarter of the North East quarter of Section Twenty five (25) of Township fifty Six (56) of Range thirty Six (36), also the East half of the South west quarter of the South East quarter of the Same Section Township and Range. To have and to hold the same together with the appurtenances to the said party of the Second part and to his legal representatives forever; In Trust however for the following purposes. Whereas the Said Williard P Womach one of the parties of the third part has this Day Conveyed the ground above described to the said party of the first part and for the purchase money Therefor he Stands justly indebted to the party of the third part in the Sum of Five hundred and Seventy six & 64/100 Dollars, and for which said party of the first part has delivered two certain promissory notes described as follows to wit: One Note due Seven months after date for the Sum of One hundred and fifty one & 67/100 dollars and one note due on or before March 1^st 1882 for the sum of Four hundred and twenty five dollars both drawing interest from date at the rate of 8 per cent per annum from date and both notes bearing even date with this deed

[LSS note: The above words "and Situate" have a fine line drawn through them. Along the left hand margin and running parallel with the book spine are two or perhaps three difficult to read lines. What can be read:

James A. Millan } the property conveyed in this Deed of Trust Witness my hand

Recorder } and seal this 18^th day of October 1880 W. P. Womach Seal

Page 428 has two lines squeezed into the space between the third and fourth lines of the pre-printed-lined page. These are inserted here where the clerk indicated. Some words along the right hand margin were cut off when the page was copied. Blank underlines are used rather than making an educated guess.]

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and both payable to the order of Malinda J. Womack. Now if both of the Said notes Shall be well and truly paid, according to the tenor and effect thereof when the ____ become due and payable, then this deed shall be void and the property herein before conveyed shall be released at the cost of said party of the first part; but if ___ said notes and interest shall not be well and truly paid when the same become due and payable, then this deed Shall remain in force and both of said notes shall forthwith become due and p___ and the said party of the Second part, his legal repre___ or in case of his death or his removal out of the State the Sheriff of Buchanan County may proceed to Sell the property hereinbefore described, or any part thereof __ public vendue, to the highest bidder, at the front door the Court House of Buchanan County, for cash, first giving thirty days public notice of the time, terms and place __ said sale, and of the property to be Sold by advertising in Some newspaper, printed in the English language __ the city of St. Joseph Missouri, and upon such Sale shall execute and deliver a deed in fee Simple of the property sold to the purchaser or purchasers thereof and receive the proceeds of said sale out of which he Shall pay, first, the cost and expenses of the trust, and next, the amount remaining unpaid on Said notes, principal or interest due or otherwise, and the remainder if any shall be paid to the said parties of the first part or their representatives and the said party of the Second part covenants faithfully to perform and fulfill the trust herein created. In Witness Whereof the said parties of the first part have herein set their hands and Seals the day and year first above written. Samuel Kirkpatrick seal

Sarah M. Kirkpatrick seal

State of Missouri }

County of Buchanan } ss Be it Remembered that on this __ day of May AD 1880 before the undersigned a Notary Public who was qualified on the 2d day of July 1877 and whose commission expires on the 5^th day of June 1881 within and for the County of and State of Missouri, personally came Samuel Kirkpatrick and Sarah M. Kirkpatrick his wife who are personally known to me to be ___Same persons whose names are Subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing __ parties thereto and acknowledged that they Executed the same for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said Sarah M Kirpatrick being by me first Examined

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Book 98, page 576

Administrators Deed – Public Sale

Smith To Corbitt

To all to Whom these presents shall come, Thomas R. Smith administrator of the estate of Allen Womack deceased send greeting. Whereas on the 24^th day of May AD one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine the Probate Court of the County of Buchanan in the State of Missouri at the May term one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine of said Court ordered by an entry of Record that I as administrator of said Estate sell at public sale on the following terms to wit. cash in hand on day of sale the following described Real Estate situate in the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri to wit. Forty acres of land off the west end and side of lot number one (1) in the north east quarter of section four (4) township fifty five (55) range thirty six (36) in Buchanan County and State of Missouri excepting there from fifteen acres from the south end of said forty acres, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the debts of said Dec’d. And whereas previously to the day of sale hereinafter mentioned I as such administrator caused a notice that said Real Estate would be sold at public sale on the 7^th day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine while the Probate Court of said County of Buchanan was in session at the Court House door in the City of St Joseph in said County of Buchanan on the following terms to wit. Cash in hand on day of sale to be published in the St Joseph Gazette a newspaper published in the said County of Buchanan for four weeks before the day of

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sale and Whereas previously to such day of such day of Sale I as such Administrator had said Real Estate appraised in due form of law by J. M. Dunning, A. J. Lewis and Leno. Peters three disinterested householders of said County who on the 7th day of July A.D. 1879 having first made the affadavit required by law appraised said Real Estate to be of the value of five dollars per acre and so certified in their certificate of appraisement by virtue of which said order of sale notice and appraisement and the power in me vested by law so to do as such administrator did on the 7^th day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine between the hours of nine oclock in the forenoon and five oclock in the afternoon of that day at the Court House door in the City of St Joseph in said County of Buchanan while the Probate Court of said County was in session expose to sale openly at public auction on the terms mentioned in said order and notice all the right title and interest which said Allen Wamack had in and to said Real Estate at the time of his death and John B. Corbitt being the highest and last bidder for said Real Estate at the price and sum of thirty eight Dollars and __ cents the same was stricken off and sold to said John B. Corbitt for that sum, And whereas at the term of the Probate Court of said County of Buchanan next following the sale of said Real Estate being the August term A.D. 1879 of said Probate Court and on the 14^th day of August A.D. 1879 I as such administrator made to said court a report verified by my affidavit as the law directs and accompanied by the Certificate of appraisement and a copy of the advertisement of my proceedings touching such sale including the manner time terms and place of sale and of the property sold and to whom sold all as heretofore set forth and which report was thereupon approved by said Court and by its proper order entered of record. Now therefore in consideration of the premises and of the said sum of Thirty Eight Dollars and __ cents to paid said administrator paid by said John B. Corbitt (the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge) and by notice of

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the authority in me vested by law I Thomas R. Smith the Administrator as aforesaid do hereby grant sell and convey to the said John B. Corbitt all the right title and interest which the said Allen Wamach had of in and to said Real Estate at the time of his death. To have and to hold the right title and interest hereby conveyed unto the said John B. Corbitt his heirs and assigns forever with all the rights and privileges thereto belonging. In Witness Whereof I Thomas R. Smith the administrator as aforesaid have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal this 15^th day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine. Thomas R. Smith Seal Admr

State of Missouri } ss

County of Buchanan } Be it remembered that on this 15 day of August A.D. one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine before me Henry Tutt Probate Judge in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn personally came Thomas R. Smith public Adm of Buchanan County in charge as such of the estate of Allen Wamach deceased who is personally known to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing deed of conveyance as administrator as aforesaid and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed as administrator as aforesaid for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. In Testimony

Whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my official seal. Done at office in

SEAL in St Joseph the day and year aforesaid.

Filed for Record August 16^th 1879 James A. Millan Recorder

Book 161, page 381

Quit Claim

Potter et al To Womack

This Indenture, made on the 4^th day of Feby A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty eight, by and between Sarah A. Potter & A. J. Potter her husband, Williard P. Womack and Malinda Womack his wife of Jefferson County Kansas, James Womack and Missouri Womack his wife of Worth County Missouri, Melissa J. Coats and Thos W. Coats her husband of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri parties of the first part, and George W. Womack and F. M. Womack of the County of Buchanan and State of Missouri parties of the second part.

Witnesseth That the said parties of the first part in consideration of the sum of Three hundred Dollars, to them paid by the said parties of the second

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part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged do by these presents Remise, Release and forever Quit Claim, unto the said parties of the second part, the following described lots, tracts or parcels of Land, lying, being and situate in the county of Buchanan and State of Missouri, to wit:

Twenty five (25) acres more or less in the north part of Thirty nine and 81/100, 39 81/100 acres in the West part of lot one in the north east quarter of Section no four (4) Township fifty five (55) of Range thirty six (36). This deed is made to perfect the title in a deed made on the 8^th day of Feby 1888 by George W. Womack and F. M. Womack to Thomas J. Hill to the above described land.

To Have and to hold the same, with all the rights, privileges and appurtenances, immunities, thereto belonging, unto the said parties of the second part, and their heirs and assigns forever; so that neither the said parties of the first part, nor their heirs, nor their heirs, nor any other person or persons, for them on in their names or behalf shall or will hereafter claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises, or any part thereof, but they and every of them shall by these presents be excluded and forever barred.

In Witness Whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.

Witness Sarah A. Potter seal

H. W. Spangler A. J. Potter seal

her

Malinda x Womach seal

mark

W. P. Womach seal

Melissa J. Coats seal

Thomas W. Coats seal

Missouri Womack seal

James Womack seal

State of Kansas } ss

County of Jefferson } On this fourth day of February 1889, before me a Notary Public within and for said county personally appeared Sarah A. Potter and A. J. Potter her husband and W. P. Womack and Malinda Womack his wife to me known to be the persons, described in, and who executed the within and foregoing instrument or deed, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their free act and deed.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal at my office in said county the day and year last aforesaid.

My term of office expires Aug 27^th A.D. 1890 H. W. Spangler

N. P. of said county

State of Missouri } ss

county of Buchanan } On this 28^th day of February 1889 before me a notary Public within and for said County personally appeared Melisa [page 383 not copied]