Person Info
- Name: James Sawhill TODD
- Sex: M
- Birth: 14 Feb 1809 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania b
- Death: 14 Dec 1893 in West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania d
- Burial: 16 Dec 1893 in West Alexander Cemetery, West Alexander, Pennsylvania u
Parents:
- Father:
- William TODD
Birth: Abt 1780 in Co Tyrone, Ireland
Death: Abt Apr 1828 in Ohio Co, Virginia (Now West Virginia)
Mother:
- Elizabeth NEELY
Birth: 5 Mar 1782 in Tyrone Co, Ireland
Death: 17 Oct 1855
Family:
Marriage:
- Mary BYERS on 10 Oct 1836 .m1
- Mary BYERS
Birth: 22 Dec 1819 in West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania
Death: 5 Apr 1908 in West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania
Children:
- William Neely TODD Birth: 25 Jun 1837 in Virginia
Death: 5 Dec 1926 in West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania
- Thomas Milton TODD Birth: 6 Apr 1839 in Virginia
Death: 15 Sep 1905 in Auburn, California
- Mary Elizabeth TODD Birth: 2 Jan 1841 in West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania
Death: 7 Aug 1841 in West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania
- John Smith TODD Birth: 17 Jun 1842 in Virginia
Death: 17 May 1921 in Topeka, Kansas
- Mary Caroline TODD Birth: 18 Apr 1844 in Ohio Co, West Virginia
Death: 15 Jul 1883 in Ohio Co, West Virginia
- James Hamilton TODD Birth: 19 May 1846 in Ohio Co, West Virginia
Death: 23 Jun 1926 in Piedmont, California
- Joseph Stevenson TODD Birth: 8 Jul 1848 in Virginia
Death: 7 Apr 1926 in West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania
- Margaret Byers TODD Birth: 4 Oct 1850 in Virginia
Death: 6 Nov 1886 in West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania
- Alexander Ranois TODD Birth: 1 Apr 1853 in Virginia
Death: 8 Feb 1905 in Crestline, Ohio
- Hetty Jane TODD Birth: 24 May 1855 in Virginia
Death: 25 Nov 1879 in Ohio Co, West Virginia
- Laura Virginia TODD Birth: 18 Feb 1859 in Virginia
Death: 8 Nov 1892 in Ohio Co, West Virginia
- Frank Lester Dr TODD Birth: 17 May 1861 in Virginia
Death: 17 Apr 1936 in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania
- Emma Belle TODD Birth: 24 Nov 1864 in Ohio Co, Virginia
Death: 16 Sep 1944 in Main St, West Alexander, Washington Co, Pennsylvania
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Historical Records Survey, Ohio County Virginia Will Summaries 1776-1900. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1961. LDS Film#0250122 and #0250123. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/007617704 images 074,081,092, and https://familysearch.org/search/film/007617705 images 021,024,027,051,064,077,108,121 Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoVA WillSummaries].
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Ohio County West Virginia Recorder of Deeds, Deed books 1778-1901. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1958, Book 67, 1877-1878, LDS Film#0853006. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/008285421 images 129-30. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 67-189].
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Ohio County West Virginia Recorder of Deeds, Deed books 1778-1901. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1958, Book 67, 1877-1878, LDS Film#0853006. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/008285421 images 130-1. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 67-191].
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Ohio County West Virginia Recorder of Deeds, Deed books 1778-1901. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1958, Book 67, 1877-1878, LDS Film#0853006. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/008285421 image 131. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 67-192].
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Ohio County West Virginia Recorder of Deeds, Deed books 1778-1901. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1958, Book 78, 1885-1887, LDS Film#0853025#1. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/008294065 images 232-3. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 78-401].
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Ohio County West Virginia Recorder of Deeds, Deed books 1778-1901. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1958, Book 79, 1885-1887, LDS Film#0853025#2. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/008294065 images 503-4. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 79-185].
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TODD Farm plot, dated July 27, 1877, in making out abstract of title of James Todd from records and unrecorded papers in his possession, by Wm. Erskins, in private papers of Virginia Edgar Gebhardt, copy made 9/4/94. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: TODD Farm 1877].
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Washington County Pennsylvania Register of Wills, Will Books 1781-1872. SLC: GeneSocUT, 1972. Book 8, 1857-1872, Film#863628#1. Available at https://familysearch.org/search/film/005537972 image 285. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: WashingtonCoPA Wills 8-459].
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Washington College Scholarship, held by Virginia Edgar Gebhardt. Information from this source tagged as [Ref: WashingtonCollegeScholarship].
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Letter from William N. Todd, 4/1916 Information from this source tagged as [Ref: William Todd 4/1916].
Sources for birth and parent Information
- date:
- [Ref: ClaysvillePA Recorder 12/1893, Eagleson BYERS p16, NEELY Family,
SawhillDB SAWHILL p13, Shields SAWHILL p14]
- 1809 [Ref: Moore MARSHALL, William Todd 4/1916]
- age 40 in 1850 [Ref: 1850 VA Ohio 26]
- age 50 in 1860 [Ref: 1860 VA Ohio 77]
- age 60 in 1870 [Ref: 1870 WV Ohio Tridelphia 35]
- age 70 in 1880 [Ref: 1880 WV Ohio Tridelphia ED215 35],
- place:
- [Ref: ClaysvillePA Recorder 12/1893, Newton HistoryOfPanhandle p299,
SanFranciscoCA History p567]
- Pennsylvania [Ref: 1850 VA Ohio 26, 1860 VA Ohio 77, 1870 WV Ohio
Tridelphia 35, 1880 WV Ohio Tridelphia ED215 35]
- near Claysville, Pennsylvania [Ref: Shields SAWHILL p14],
- parents:
- [Ref: OhioCoWV Wills 3-8, SanFranciscoCA History p567, SawhillDB
SAWHILL p13, Shields SAWHILL p14, TODD Family],
- father:
- [Ref: Newton HistoryOfPanhandle p299, OhioCoVA Deeds 21-318, William
Todd 4/1916]
Sources with Inaccurate birth and parent Information
- date:
- 14 Feb 1810 [Ref: Newton HistoryOfPanhandle p299, SanFranciscoCA History
p567]
- seventh of ten children [Ref: Frank Todd 3/20/1935]
Sources for death Information
- date:
- [Ref: ClaysvillePA Recorder 12/1893, Eagleson BYERS p16, Shields SAWHILL
p14, WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p32, WashingtonCoPA Wills 14-345]
- 1893? [Ref: Moore MARSHALL],
- place:
- [Ref: ClaysvillePA Recorder 12/1893, WashingtonCoPA Wills 14-345]
- Washington Co Pennsylvania [Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p32]
Sources for burial Information
- date:
- [Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p32],
- place:
- [Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem p32]
Sources with Information about marriage to Mary BYERS
- date:
- [Ref: Eagleson BYERS p16],
- names:
- [Ref: Beers WashingtonCoPA p805, Craig BYERS p15, NEELY Family,
SawhillDB SAWHILL p13]
- James TODD & Mary Renick RYERS [Ref: SanFranciscoCA History p567]
- James TODD & Mary ___ [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 78-401, OhioCoWV Deeds
86-144]
- ___ TODD & Mary BYERS [Ref: WashingtonCoPA Wills 8-459],
- child:
- [Ref: 1850 VA Ohio 26, 1860 VA Ohio 77, 1870 WV Ohio Tridelphia 35,
1880 WV Ohio Tridelphia ED215 35, Eagleson BYERS p16, Eagleson BYERS p17,
Eagleson BYERS p18, Eagleson BYERS p19, MOORE Emma Todd Death Certificate,
OhioCoWV Births 1-126, SanFranciscoCA History p567, TODD Family]
Sources with Inaccurate marriage information
- date:
- 11 Oct 1836 [Ref: Newton HistoryOfPanhandle p299]
- 14 Oct 1836 [Ref: ClaysvillePA Recorder 12/1893]
- 15 Oct 1835 [Ref: Shields SAWHILL p14]
Research Notes:
1828: mentioned in father's will, to receive "a horse creature" when he is
twenty one years of age "if it can be spared after paying my just debts" [Ref:
OhioCoWV Wills 3-8]
1831: Listed on Ohio County Virginia Tax Lists as single white male over age
16, no tax due [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1832: Ohio County VA Taxed $.12: 2 horses [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1833: Ohio County VA Taxed $.12: 2 horses [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1834: Ohio County VA Taxed $.06: 1 horse [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1835: Ohio County VA Upper District exclusive of Wheeling, Taxed $.18: 3
horses [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1836: Ohio County VA South of Turnpike, Taxed $.18: 3 horses [Ref: OhioCoVA
TaxLists]
Mar 25 1836: (while living in Ohio Co VA) confirmed a prior deed from
William Todd (father) to James Maxwell [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-318]
1837: Ohio County VA Outside of Wheeling, Taxed $.36: 6 horses [Ref: OhioCoVA
TaxLists]
1838: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.40: 5 horses [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1839: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.32: 4 horses [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1840 Census of Ohio Co VA, p21, listed with two free white males under age 5,
one age 10-15, two age 20-30, two age 30-40; one free white female age 15-20,
one age 50-60 [WTM: James age 31, Mary age 21, first two sons age 1&3; leaves
m10-15, 2m20-30, m30-40, f50-60 (mother of James?)] [Ref: 1840 VA Ohio 25]
1840: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.40: 5 horses [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1841: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.50: 4 horses [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1842: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.25: 2 horses [Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1843: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.81: 4 horses and 1 Wooden Clock [Ref: OhioCoVA
TaxLists]
1844: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.875: 5 horses and 1 Wooden Clock [Ref: OhioCoVA
TaxLists]
1845: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.625: 5 horses and 1 Other (non-metal) clock
[Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1846: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.425: 3 horses and 1 Other (non-metal) clock
[Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
Oct 14 1846: purchased from mother, for $448, 8 acres and 68 perches of land
in Ohio Co VA on watters of Middle Wheeling Creek [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 33-506]
1847: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.55: 3 horses and 2 Other (non-metal) clocks
[Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
Sep 23 1847: Heirs of William Todd (John, William, Wallace, Thomas, Joseph,
James Sawhill & wife Mary, Hugh Brown & wife Jane, John Cunningham & wife
Martha) sold to James Todd, for $120 each, all their interest in 118 acres of
land on waters of Middle Wheeling Creek owned by William Todd at time of his
death [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 33-505]
Oct 23 1848: sold to Samuel B Chambers, for $1053.75, 42 acres and 24
poles of land on Middle Wheeling Creek [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 40-91]
1848: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.425: 3 horses and 1 Other (non-metal) clock
[Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1849: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.325: 4 horses and 1 Other (non-metal) clock
[Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
1850: Ohio County VA, Taxed $.625: 5 horses and 1 Other (non-metal) clock
[Ref: OhioCoVA TaxLists]
Mar 4 1850: agreement with George W Sights, mortgaging 28 acres and 68 perches
of land on Middle Wheeling Creek, to secure a debt of $500 to Rev John
McClusky [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 33-541]
1850: living in 44th District, Ohio County, Virginia. Farmer. Value of
real estate: 4500 [Ref: 1850 VA Ohio 26]
Apr 19 1854: purchased from heirs of William C Smith (John A Smith & Mary,
John Hosic & Dorcas, Thomas Todd & Susan, Elizabeth A Smith, William T Smith),
for $2300, 106 acres of land on waters of Middle Wheeling Creek in Ohio Co VA
[Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 40-89]
Oct 23 1854: sold 42 acres of the William C Smith farm to Samuel Chambers
for $1,053.75 [Ref: Glenn Milligan 4/10/2006]
Oct 6 1856: purchased 13 1/2 acres from heirs of Thomas Myers, for $232.50
[Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 67-189]
1860: living in Ohio County, Virginia, post office Valley Grove. Farmer.
value of real estate: 10400; personal estate: 4000 [Ref: 1860 VA Ohio 77]
1870: living in Triadelphia, Ohio Co, WVA. Farmer. value of real estate:
19845; personal estate: 3900 [Ref: 1860 VA Ohio 77]
perhaps best known as organizer and director of the Todd Band; played for
a month at the Philadelphia Centennial, and for years toured all the eastern
States playing at Fairs, celebrations, etc [Ref: Shields SAWHILL p14]
Jul 18 1877: deed recorded regarding a previous land transfer from William
Todd of 31 acres of land on the waters of Middle Wheeling Creek [Ref: OhioCoWV
Deeds 67-191]
Aug 15 1877: purchased land on Middle Wheeling Creek from brother William Todd
for $500 [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 67-192]
1880: living in Triadelphia, Ohio Co, WVa. Farmer. [Ref: 1880 WV Ohio
Tridelphia ED215 35]
Jun 5 1886: sold to Thomas W Kimmins, for $1100, 20 acres and 5 perches
of land in Triadelphia District in Ohio Co WV [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 78-401]
Aug 20 1886: sold to James Buchanan, for $125, 2 3/4 acres of land south
of the land sold to Thomas Kimmins 5 Jun 1886 [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 79-185]
Apr 26 1890: agreement with James A Chambers for drilling for oil and gas
on farm [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 84-604]
Jan 3 1891: sold to Daniel and Harry McDonald, of Donegal Twp, Washington Co,
for $3237, 77 acres and 12 perches of land in Ohio Co WV [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds
86-144]
Sep 17 1892: granted to George Heil a right of way between the County Road and
the 77+ acres sold 3 Jan 1891 to Daniel and Harvey McDonald [Ref: OhioCoWV
Deeds 89-341]
elder in the West Alexander Presbyterian Church, a successful farmer, and a
worthy citizen [Ref: Eagleson BYERS p16]
cause of death: Pneumonia. Buried in plot B-6 [Ref: WashingtonCoPA WAlecCem
p32]
will dated Jun 1892, died 14 Dec 1893, pro 23 Dec 1893. Mentions wife Mary;
sons Thomas Milton, Hamilton, Frank L, Joseph, William, John, Alexander
Renick; Frederick, Grace, and Bessie children of daughter Caroline; Eva,
Arthur, and Todd children of daughter Margaret; daughter Laura; daughter Emma
wife of Elijah Moore; wife Mary and son Frank executors [Ref: OhioCoWV Wills
7-547, WashingtonCoPA Wills 14-345]
Will probated 1/19/1894. Devisees: Mary, wife; Thomas M, son; Hamilton, son;
Frank L, son; Frederick, grandson; Grace, granddaughter; Bessie,
granddaughter; Eva, granddaughter; Authur, grandson; Todd, grandson; Joseph,
son; William, son; John, son; Alexander R, son; Laura, daughter; Emma
Moore, daughter. Witnesses: Joel Truesdell and Wm H Lester. [Ref: OhioCoVA
WillSummaries]
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Ohio Co VA Deeds 21-318, dated 25 Mar 1836:
This Indenture made this 25th day of March in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and thirty six between John Todd of Ohio County and
William Todd of Washington County, James Sawhill and Mary his wife of the same
place, James Todd of this County, Wallace Todd of the same, and Hugh Brown and
Jane his wife of the state of Ohio, the heirs of William Todd, late of this
County, deceased, of the one part, and Daniel McDaniel of Washington County of
the other part, Whereas by deed of Conveyance the said William Todd for the
consideration of one hundred and twenty Dollars to him in hand paid, did
bargain, grant and sell to James Maxwell, of Washington County Pennsylvania a
certain piece of parcel of Land lying in the County aforesaid, adjoining Land
of the said James Maxwell, Thomas Myers, and the said William Todd, And
bounded as follows, viz, Beginning at a Spanish Oak in the State line corner
to Myers and running with his line North seventy five degrees West sixty eight
poles to a white oak, thence North twenty six East forty poles to a dogwood
stake, thence South forty two degrees East sixty three poles to the place of
beginning, containing eight acres more or less, And whereas the said recited
indenture from the said William Todd to the said John Maxwell has not been
recorded in Ohio County aforesaid where said land is situated, and the time
fixed by law for recording said deeds, to give it validity, long expired,
whereby the title of the said James Maxwell is defective, And whereas the said
James Maxwell has sold the said piece or parcel of ground to the aforesaid
Daniel McDaniel and for which he (Maxwell) is unable to make a sufficient
title. Now therefore this Indenture witnesseth that the said John Todd
William Todd James Sawhill and Mary his wife, James Todd, Wallace Todd, and
Hugh Brown and Jane his wife, amicably and in consideration of the sum of one
hundred and twenty dollars paid the said William Todd as above stated, the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, doth by these presents grant, bargain,
and sell, release, convey and confirm, unto the said Daniel McDaniel his heirs
and assigns, all the rights title interest claim and demands whatsoever both
at law and in equity to the said parcel of land herein before described, And
the said John Todd, William Todd, James Sawhill and Mary his wife, James Todd,
Wallace Todd, and Hugh Brown and Jane his wife and all such of them as they
subscribe their names hereunto, against them, their heirs, executors and
administrators, against any of the above named, who may not affix their names
to these presents, and against all the minor heirs of William Todd, will
warrant and forever defend. In Testimony of which we have hereunto set our
hands and seals this day and year first above written. John Todd. William
Todd. James Todd, Wallace Todd, Thomas Todd.
In the presence of us, Isaac Mars, Hugh Armstrong
Washington County SS. Personally came before us, two of the Justices of the
Peace for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County aforesaid, John Todd,
William Todd, James Todd, Thomas Todd and Wallace Todd, and severally
acknowledged that they had signed the annexed release or deed, as and for
their act and deed, and desiring that the same might be recorded as such,
according to law. In Testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and
Seals, the twenty third day of March, A.D 1836. Isaac Mays, Hugh Armstrong.
Virginia, Ohio County Court Clerks Office, August 17, 1836
This day and this agreement in my office for
and the same, is on
the certificate thereto annexed, admitted accordingly. John McClusky.
[WTM: note that James Sawhill and Mary, and Hugh Brown and Jane, didn't sign
the deed, and no statement about release of dower, but there is a signature of
Thomas Todd, who was not listed as a grantor. Sloppy]
[Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 21-318]
Ohio Co VA Deeds 33-506, dated 14 Oct 1846:
This Indenture made this fourteenth day of October Eighteen hundred and
forty six between Elizabeth Todd of the County of Ohio State of Virginia of
the one part and James Todd of the County and State aforesaid of the other
part, Witnesseth that the said Elizabeth Todd for and in consideration of the
sum of four hundred and forty eight dollars to her in hand paid the receipt
whereof the said Elizabeth Todd does hereby acknowledge Hath granted bargained
sold released and confirmed unto the said James Todd his heirs and assigns
forever all her right title claim and demand whatsoever in and to a certain
tract of land lying and being on the waters of Middle Wheeling Creek in Ohio
County and state of Virginia and Bounded as followeth, Beginning at a Stone
corner at John Smith's line thence North forth five and three fourth degrees
West one hundred and fifty four rods to a white Oak thence south one half
degree west twenty rods to a post at William Todds line thence south sixty
five and a half degrees East one hundred and fifteen rods to a stone thence
north twenty and a half degrees east twelve rods to the beginning, Containing
eight acres sixty eight perches to be the same more or less together with all
and singular the rights liberties privileges hereditaments and whatsoever
thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the said
described piece of land with the appurtenances unto James Todd his heirs and
assigns forever, and the said Elizabeth Todd for herself and heirs and against
all and eery other person and persons lawfully claiming or to claim will
forever warrant and defend. In testimony whereof the said Elizabeth Todd hath
set her hand and seal the day and year above written. Elizabeth Todd.
Ohio County SS. We John Gilmore and Samuel Oldham Justices of the Peace for
the County aforesaid and in the State of Virginia do certify that Elizabeth
Todd a party to a certain deed bearing date the fourteenth day of October one
thousand eight hundred and forty six hereunto accepted personally appeared
before us in said County aforesaid and acknowledged the same to be her act and
deed and desired us to certify the said acknowledgement to be of the County
Court of Ohio County in order that said deed may be recorded. Given under our
hands and seals this 14th day of October 1846. John Gilmore. Samuel Oldham.
Virginia. Be it Remembered that on the fourth day of March 1900(?) the
foregoing deed was presented to me John McCalloch Recorder for Ohio County in
my office certified as above [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds
33-506]
Ohio Co VA Deeds 33-505, dated 23 Sep 1847:
This Indenture made the Twenty third of September one thousand eight hundred
and forty seven between John Todd William Todd Wallace Thomas Todd Joseph Todd
James Sawhill and Mary his wife Hugh Brown and Jane his wife and John
Cunningham and Martha his wife, All heirs at law of the estate of William Todd
Deceased of Ohio County and State of Virginia of the one part and James Todd
of the County and State aforesaid of the other part, Witnesseth that the said
parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred
and twenty dollars to each of them in hand paid by the said James Todd the
Receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge and thereof acquit and forever
discharge the said James Todd his heirs executors and Administrators by these
presents have granted bargained sold and confirmed unto the said James todd
his heirs and assigns all their rights titles and interest in and to a certain
tract of land containing one hundred and eighteen acres in Ohio County (of
which William Todd deceased seized and possessed) Situate on the waters of
Middle Wheeling Creek and adjoining lands of Hugh Brown, Lu(?), Walter
Brehanans and others, To have and to hold the said tract of land unto the said
James todd his heirs and assigns forever. It Witness whereof the parties to
these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals the date first above
written. Thomas Todd, Joseph Todd, James Sawhill, Mary Sawhill, Hugh Brown,
Jane Brown, John Todd, Martha Cunningham, John Cunningham.
State of Ohio, Guernsey County SS. Before us two Justice of the peace in
and for said County personally appeared John Todd, James Sawhill and Mary his
wife, Hugh Brown and Jane his wife, John Cunningham and Martha his wife and
acknowledged the signing and sealing of the within to be their voluntary act
and deed and the said mary Sawhill and Jane Brown and Martha Cunningham being
at the same time by us examined separate and aprt fromtheir said Husbands and
the contents of within Instrument made known to them by us they then declared
that they did voluntarily sign seal and acknowledge the same and that they are
still satisfied therewith. This 12th day of February 1848. James Lesley,
John
Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 4th day of March the foregoing deed
was presented to me James Collack Clerk of County in my office certified as
above admitted to record. Test. James Collock. [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds
33-505]
Ohio Co VA Deeds 33-541, dated 4 Mar 1850:
This Indenture made this fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty between James Todd of the first part, George
W Sights of the second part, and Rev John McClusky of the third part, the two
first parties of the County of Ohio in the State of Virginia and the third
party of Alexandria in the County of Washington State of Pennsylvania, whereas
the said party of the first part is justly indebted to the said party of the
third part in the sum of five hundred dollars and payable in two years from
the date of this Indenture with legal interest thereon from date which
interest is payable annually, said debt being evidenced by a certain note or
bond given by said party of the first part and payable to said party of third
part and whence said party of first part is willing and desirous to secure the
payment of said debt and interest when the same shall become due and payable
aforesaid, Now this indenture witnesseth that said party of the first part for
and in consideration of the promises and for the additional consideration of
one dollar to him in hand paid by said party of the second part the receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged has granted bargained and sold and by these
presents does grant bargain sell and convey to the party of the second part
his heirs and assigns all the following described tract of land lying and
being on the waters of Middle Wheeling Creek in Ohio County and State of
Virginia and bounded as follows, Beginning at a stone corner at John Smith's
line thence north forty five and three fourth degrees west one hundred and
fifty four rods to a large white Oak thence south one half degree west twenty
rods to a stone at William Todd's line thence South sixty five and a half
degrees east one hundred and fifteen rods to a stone thence North twenty six
and a half degrees east twelve rods to the beginning, containing twenty eight
acres sixty eight perches more or less, together with all and singular the
hereditaments and appurtenances rights and privileges belonging or in any wise
appertaining to said hereby granted premises and any part thereof and all the
estate right title and interest of said first party in and to said premises or
any part thereof to have and to hold the same unto the said second party his
heirs and assigns for his and their only proper use and behoof, said first
party for himself his heirs executors and administrators by these presents to
covenant with said second party his heirs and all and singular the premises
hereby conveyed or intended to hereby convey unto said party of the second
part his heirs and assigns shall and will warrant and defend against the
of all persons [note the right margin of the second page of this
deed was apparently tightly bound and not filmed, and approximately 1/2 inch
of writing is missing from the film. Best guess follows] upon towit
nevertheless that said party of the second part shall permit said party of the
part to remain quiet and peaceably possessed of the hereby granted
premises and to take the rents issues and profits thereof to his until
default be in and in the payment of the said sum of five hundred dollars and
the interest thereon either whole or in part and afterwards until regranted by
said party of the third part by a written notice to that affect, And ?> then
tract, that so soon after the happening of such a of payment as he
the said second party shall be there ?sted> as aforesaid shall enter upon
and take possession hereby granted premises and proceed to sell the
same auction to the highest bidder for cash or memorand ?> of
credit offer ready money in part and on reasonable terms credit for the
residue unto the trustee shall seem expedie?> proper and out of the proceeds
of such sale shall first pay ?> of writing and recording this deed secondly
all mandatory and nable costs and charges attending the examination of
the trust incl a reasonable compensation, so himself for his trouble
and bility in the premises or not exceeding three per cent upon
ment of said sale, Thirdly shall pay off and discharge all the
aforesaid with its interest to the said party of the third part
executors administrators or assigns, but before selling at at least
thirty day notice of the time place and terms sale shall first be
given by advertisement published in so newspapers printed in said city of
Wheeling but the may adjourn such sale from time to time if to
him ?> shall seem expedient in order to obtain paid and ?>ate price for
the property by giving of a proclamation ther the terms and plans
therefore last appointed for said and lastly if any balance is
remaining in said trust after ho?> after paying the debt and interest last
aforesaid he s pay the same to the party of the first part his leg
representatives and assigns. But if the whole of said debt expenses
incurred in giving notice of sale or that may be ily in and said
about this to wit, before selling as aforesaid the ?> indenture to be void
else to remain in full force and ?>. In testimony whereof the said first and
second have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year
frein written. James Todd. George M Sights.
Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 4th day of March ?> the foregoing
deed was presented to me, John McColloch, Recorder of Ohio County in my office
acknowledged by James Todd and George M Sights parties thereto and admitted to
record. Test: John McColloch [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 33-541]
Ohio Co VA Deeds 40-89, dated 19 Apr 1854:
This Deed made this nineteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty four between John A Smith and Mary Smith his
wife, John Hosic and Dorcas M Hosic his wife, Thomas Todd and Susan Todd his
wife, Elizabeth A Smith and William T Smith, which said John A Smith, Dorcas M
Hosic, Susan Todd, Elizabeth A Smith and William T Smith are children heirs at
law and devisees of William C Smith, late of Ohio County, Virginia, deceased
and as said John A Smith as Executor of the last will and testament of the
said William C Smith deceased of the first part, and James Todd of the second
part, Witnesseth that in consideration of the sum of two thousand three
hundred Dollars the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged the said parties
of the first part do grant unto the said party of the second part all the
following described plot or parcel of land situated on the waters of Middle
Wheeling Creek in said County of Ohio and bounded as follows, viz, Beginning
at a White Oak corner to Silas McDonald South 65 W 7 poles to a Stake, thence
S 5 E 10 P to a W.O. thence S 81 1/4 W 27 4/10 poles to a sugar,
thence S 13 1/2 E 25 poles to a white oak, thence S 27 W 5 3/10 poles to a
stake, thence S 75 1/2 W 38 3/10 poles to a stake, thence N 44 W 10 4/10 poles
to a stake, thence S 68 W 9 8/10 poles to a stone thence N 43 3/4 W 106 poles
and 16 links to a white oak and ash, thence N 1 E 22 poles to a dogwood,
thence N 19 1/2 E 50 6/10 poles to a white oak, thence N 81 1/4 E 40 poles to
a stake, thence S 55 1/2 E 83 1/2 poles to a stake, thence S 86 1/2 E 29 poles
to a stake, thence N 2 3/4 E 56 8/10 poles to a rock, thence N 85 1/4 E 29
poles thence S 1 E 108 1/2 poles to the Beginning, Containing 106 acres, being
the same tract of land devised to the above named devisees by the last will
and testament of William C Smith deceased now of Record in the said County of
Ohio, And the said John A Smith, John Hosic and Dorcas M Hosic his wife,
Thomas Todd and Susan Todd his wife, Elizabeth N Smith and William T Smith
doth by covenant with the said James Todd that they will warrant generally the
property hereby conveyed. Witness the following signatures and seals. J A
Smith, N A Smith, John Hosic, Dorcas M Hosic, Elizabeth A Smith, Thomas Todd,
Susan M Todd, N T Smith, J A Smith Exr.
Signed, sealed and delivered as to John A Smith and Mary Anna Smith in
presence of J T Jammim, Mrs R R Biggs.
State of Virginia, County of Marshall to wit, I John Jefferson a Justice of
the Peace for the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do certify that
John Hosick Thomas Todd, Elizabeth N Smith and William T Smith whose names are
signed to the deed hereto annexed, bearing date on the nineteenth day of April
1854, have acknowledged the same before me in my County aforesaid. Given
under my hand this 26th day of July 1854, eighteen hundred and fifty four.
John Jefferson, J.P.
State of Virginia, County of Marshall, to wit, We John Jefferson and William
Keys Justices of the Peace for the County of Marshall in the State of Virginia
do certify that Dorcas M Hosac the wife of John Hosic and Susan Todd the wife
of Thomas Todd whose names are signed to the deed hereto annexed, bearing date
on the nineteenth day of April 1854,personally appeared before us in the
county aforesaid, and being examined by us privately and apart from their
husbands and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to them, they the said
Susan M Hosic and Susan Todd acknowledged the said deed to be their act and
declared they had willingly executed the same and do not wish to retract it.
Given under our hands this 26th day of July eighteen hundred and fifty four.
John Jefferson. William Keys.
State of Ohio, Miami County SS. Be it remembered that on this 12th day of
July 1854 before me a Notary Public in and for the County of Miami and State
of Ohio, personally came John A Smith and Mary Ann his wife, two of the
grantors in the above conveyance, who acknowledged the signing and sealing of
the same as their voluntary act and deed for the use and purposes therein
mentioned. The said John A Smith executing the same both in his own behalf
and as executor of the will of Wm C Smith, late of Ohio County Virginia, decd.
And the said Mary A Smith being at the same time examined by me separate and
apart from her said husband, and the contents of the said instrument being by
me made known and explained to her, then declared that she did voluntarily
sign, seal and acknowledge the same and that she is still satisfied therewith.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal
on the day and year last above written. J T Jourin, Notary Public, Miami
County, Ohio.
Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 1st day of December 1854 the
foregoing deed dated April 19th 1854 was presented to me John McColloch Clerk
of Ohio County Court in my office certified as above and admitted to record.
Test. John McColloch, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 40-89]
Ohio Co VA Deeds 40-91, dated 23 Oct 1854:
This Indenture made this 23rd day of October in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty four, Between James Todd and Mary his wife of
the County of Ohio and State of Virginia of the first part and Samuel B
Chambers of the County and State aforesaid of the second part, Witnesseth that
the said James Todd and Mary his wife for and in consideration of the sum of
one thousand and fifty three dollars and seventy five cents, to them in hand
paid at or before the ensealing and delivery hereof, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto
the said Samuel B Chambers his heirs and assigns forever, all that tract of
land, situate lying and being on the waters of Middle Wheeling Creek, County
and State before aforesaid, and bounded as follows, Beginning at a stake
(where formerly stood a white oak and ash) corner to James Todd, S 45 E 51
poles and seven tenths to a white oak, N 51 E 32 poles and two tenths to a
black oak, thence N 36 1/2 E 53 poles and 3 links to a stake in a run, corner
to Jane Smith, S 25 1/2 W eighty three poles and half to a stake in Porters
line, S 85 1/2 W forty four poles to a white oak, corner to M Bell and John
Porter, S 19 E fifty one and eight tenths poles to a dogwood, S 2 W ninety two
poles and three tenths to the beginning, containing forty two acres and twenty
four poles, together with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto
belonging, or in any wise appertaining, To have and to hold the above
described premise unto the said Samuel B Chambers, his heirs and assigns
forever, And the said James Todd and Mary his wife, the aforesaid promises
unto the said Samuel B Chambers his heirs and assigns against the claim or
claims of all and every person whomsoever do and will warrant and forever
defend by these presents. In witness whereof the said James Todd and Mary his
wife of the first have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year
first above written. James Todd. Mary Todd.
Ohio County, SS. Personally appeared before us on the above date Justices of
the Peace in and for said County, James Todd and Mary his wife and
acknowledged the above Indenture to be their act and deed and desired that the
same might be recorded as such. She the said Mary being of proper age and the
contents of the same make known to her separately and apart from her husband
examined by us acknowledged the same to be her voluntary act and deed. In
testimony whereof we have set our hands and seals this 23rd day of October,
1854. George Frazier. James Robinson
Virginia. Be it remembered that on the 1st day of December 1854 the
foregoing deed dated October 23rd 1854 was presented to me John McCollach,
Clerk of Ohio County Court in my office certified as above and admitted to
record. Test. John McColloch, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoVA Deeds 40-91]
Ohio County West Virginia Deed 67-188, dated 15 Sep 1856:
Know all men by these present that we Samuel Myers and Mary Jane Myers his
wife, Thomas Yates and Margareta Yates his wife of the County of Marshall and
State of Illinois have made and consitututed and appointed and by these
presents to make constitute and appoint Edw Stewart of the County of Marshall
and State of Illinois our true and Lawful Attorney for use and in our names
places and stead to make execute acknowledge and deliver unto James Todd of
the County of Ohio and State of Virginia a Deed of conveyance of and to a
certain piece of parcel of land situated in the said County of Ohio and State
of Virginia and lately owned by Thomas Myers deceased adjoining certain lands
owned by James Todd Silas McDonald and Samuel Norris and to demand, receive,
and collect all money which shall become due and payable to us by reason of
such conveyance 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 this premises as fully to all interests
and purposes as we might or could do if personally present with full power of
substitution and revocation hereby certifying 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 hereunto set our hands and seals this
fifteenth day of September A.D. 1856. Samuel Myers, Mary J Myers, Thomas
Yates, Margaretha Yates.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of James Wescott.
State of Illinois, Marshall County, SS I James Wescott a Notary Public in
and for said County Do hereby Certify that on this day appeared before me
Samuel Myers and Mary Jane Myers his wife, Thomas Yates and Margarette Yates
his wife, personally known to me as the same persons whose names are
subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing and acknowledged that they
Signed Sealed and delivered the said instrument of writing as their free and
Voluntary act and deed for the use and purposes therein set forth. And the
Said Mary Jane Myers wife of the Said Samuel Myers and Margarette Yates wife
of the said Thomas Yates having been by me examined separate and apart and out
of hearing of their said husbands said the contents and meaning of Said
instrument of writing having been by me fully made known and explained to them
acknowledged that they had freely and voluntarily executed the Same and
relinquished their Dower and Title to the lands and tenements therein
mentioned without compulsion of their said husbands and that they do not wish
to retract the Same Given under my hand and Seal of Office this 15th day of
September A.D. 1856. James Wescott, Notary Public
West Virginia Ohio County: I Robert B Woods Clerk of the County Court of
said County do Certify That the annexed writing bearing date on the 15th day
of September 1856 was presented for and by me admitted to record in my office,
upon the Above Certificate as to the parties therein named this 16th day of
August 1877. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 67-188]
Ohio County West Virginia Deed 67-189, dated Oct 6 1856:
This indenture made this sixth day of October in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and fifty six between Edie Stewart and Nancy Stewart
his wife of the county of Marshall and State of Illinois James Myers and Mary
Jane his wife of the County of Ohio and State of Virginia as heirs at law of
the late Thomas Myers of the County of Ohio aforesaid deceased and the said
Edie Stewart as attorney lawfully appointed on behalf of Samuel Myers and Mary
Jane Myers his wife and Thomas Yates and Margaret Yates his wife of the County
of Marshall aforesaid heirs at law also of the said Thomas Myers of the first
part and James Todd of the County of Ohio aforesaid of the second part.
Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of
the sum of two hundred and thirty two dollars and fifty cents to them in hand
paid the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged have granted
bargained sold remised released aliened and confirmed and by these presents do
confirm unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns
forever all that certain tract or parcel of land situate and lying in the
County of Ohio aforesaid adjoining certain lands owned by the said James Todd,
Silas McDonald and Samuel Morris containing thirteen acres and a half acre to
the same more or less owned and possessed by the said Thomas Myers at the time
of his decease, together with all and singular the hereditaments and
appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining and the
reversion and reversions remainder and remainders rents, issues and profits
thereof and all the estate right title interest claim and demand whatsoever of
the said party of the first part either in law or equity of in and to the
above bargained premises with the said hereditainments and appurtenances to
have and to hold the said premises above described to the said party of the
second part his heirs and assigns to the sole and only proper use benefit and
behoof of the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever and
the said party of the first part for themselves their heirs executors and
administrators do covenant, grant, bargain, and agree to and with the said
party of the second part his heirs and assigns that at the time of the
ensealing and delivery of these presents they were well seized of the premises
above conveyed as of a good sure perfect absolute and indefeasible estate of
inheritance in the law in fee simple. And the above bargained premises in the
quiet and peacable possession of the said party of the second part his heirs
and assigns against all and every person or persons claiming or to claim the
whole or any part thereof they will warrant and defend forever in witness
whereof the said party of the first part have hereunto set their hands and
seals the day and year first above written.
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of Edit Stewart, Nancy Stewart,
James P Myers, Mary J Myers.
State of Virginia, County of Ohio to wit: I George Frazier a Justice of the
peace for the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do certify that Edie
Stewart and James Myers whose names are signed to the deed hereunto annexed
bearing date the sixth day of October 1856 have acknowledged the same before
me in my County aforesaid. Given under my hand this 6th day of October
eighteen hundred and fifty six. George Frazier, J.P.
State of Virginia, County of Ohio to wit: We George Frazier and James
Robinson Justices of the Peace for the County of Ohio in the State of Virginia
do certify that Nancy Stewart the wife of Edie Stewart and Mary Jane Myers the
wife of James Myers whose names are signed to the deed hereunto annexed
bearing date the sixth day of October 1856 personally appeared before us in
the County aforesaid and being examined by us privately and apart from their
husbands and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to them they the said
Nancy Stewart and Mary Jane Myers severally acknowledged the said deed to be
their act and declared that they had willingly executed the same and do not
wish to retract it. Given under our hands this 6th day of October eighteen
hundred and fifty six. George Frazeier J.P., James Robinson J.P.
West Virginia Ohio County: I Robert B Woods, Clerk of the County Court of
said County do certify that the annexed writing bearing date of the 6th day of
October 1856 was presented for and by me admitted to record in my office upon
the written certificates as to the parties therein named, this 16th day of
August 1877. Robert B Woods, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 67-189]
Ohio County West Virginia Deed 67-191, dated 18 Jul 1877:
Whereas William Todd, now of Guernsey County, Ohio, long since sold to his
brother James Todd, now of Ohio County West Virginia, the property hereinafter
described and for a valuable consideration conveyed the same to the said James
Todd by a deed or deeds which were never recorded and are now lost and it is
desired that a good title shall now be made for the same to the said James
Todd, this deed made this eighteenth day of July A.D. 1877 between the parties
above named. Witnesseth that the said William Todd in consideration of the
above recited facts and in the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid the
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged doth grant with covenant of general
warranty unto the said James Todd the following described property, situated
on the Waters of Middle Wheeling Creek in said County of Ohio that is to say:
beginning at a stake on the line of James Buchanan's farm, thence N 21 1/2 E
35 poles 8 links to a dead white oak in the west line of the tract conveyed by
Stephen Coe to William Todd the father of the parties hereto thence by said
line N (or N 1/4 E) 68 4/10 poles to S Chambers corner thence N 66 1/2 W 2 1/2
poles along Chambers line to a stone, thence S 42 1/2 W 47 poles 16 links to
an apple tree thence S 68 1/2 W 59 poles 9 links to a stone in line of John
Pairson, thence with his line S 50 E 37 1/10 poles to a stone (corner to
Coulter parcel hereby conveyed), thence S 4 W 14 3/10 poles to a swamp beech
thence S 17 1/2 E 15 6/10 poles to a post thence N 50 E above 7 poles to a
post thence (by line of Buchanan parcel hereby conveyed) S 14 1/2 E 24 poles
to a post thence N 88 E 12 poles to a white oak on the east side of the run,
thence N 16 3/4 W 31 poles to a plum tree (corner to jas Ferrel ten acre tract
hereby conveyed) thence N 89 1/4 E 28 poles 20 links thence N 21 1/2 E 35
poles 8 links to the beginning containing thirty one acres two rods and thirty
nine perches more or less, and being composed of four several parcels of land
conveyed at different times to the said grantor William Todd by deeds recorded
in the land records of Ohio County as follows: Deed Book v 33 pages 512, 514,
and 515, and Deed book v. 42 page 229.
Witness the following signatures and seal William Todd. Signed, sealed and
acknowledged in presence of Sylvester Boyd, Thomas Ruth.
State of Ohio, County of Guernsey. I Thomas Ruth a Justice of the Peace
within and for said County do hereby certify that William Todd whose name is
signed to the foregoing writing bearing date the eighteenth day of July A.D.
1877 has this day acknowledged the same before me in my said county. Given
under my hand this 20th day of July A.D. 1877. Thomas Ruth, Justice of the
Peace, Millwood Township, Guernsey Co, Ohio
West Virginia, Ohio County, I Robert B Woods, Clerk of the County Court of
said County, do certify that the annexec writing bearing date on the 18th day
of July 1877, was presented for and by me admitted to record in my office upon
the above certificate as to the party therein named. This 16 day of August
1877/ Robert B Woods, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 67-191]
notes from TODD Farm plot, dated 27 Jul 1877, generally from North to South:
James Todd to Samuel B. Chambers, Deed dated Oct 23 1854 for 42 acres and 24
pr. Book 40 p 91.
Smith heirs to James Todd, deed for 100 acres, dated Apr 19 1854, Book 40 p89
Deed of Trust of James Todd and wife to James Paull, March 14 1871 Book 3
p446. To secure Jenny McConaughy $750 with int. (This entry made Oct 23
1874 W.E.)
David Gillespie and wife to Wm Reynolds, B 8 p 443 \
Wm Reynolds to McCoy, B 13 p 147 \ 28 acres 68 perches
McCoy to Elizabeth Todd, B 15 p 229 /
Elizabeth Todd to James Todd, B 33 p 506 /
James Todd to Sights, Mar 4 1850, B 33 p 541, to secure $500 to McClusky
Heirs of Thos Myers to James Todd, unrecorded deed for 13 1/2 acres dated Oct
6 1856.
Mortgage B 10 p 211 on 55 acres is released B 15 p 334.
Andrew Gillespie and wife to Wm. Todd (Sr.) Deed Sep 6 1815 B 8 p 338. (28
acres in the four-sided parcel here included) 35 acres and 3/4. In this
deed two lines are evidently omitted, but when compared with notes of a
survey made by W. Wilson Mar 22 1815, for Andrew Gillespie, I identify
the above two parcels as the land intended to be conveyed.
Stephen Love and wife to Wm Todd Sr, Deed Oct 3 1810 B 7 p 77, 92 acres.
Wm Todd heirs (except Wm Jr) to James Todd, deed Sep 23 1847, B 33 p 505.
Joseph Farril and wife to Wm Todd Jr, Apr 17 1852, B 42 p 229, 18 acres +
Jos. Farril and wife to Wm Todd Jr Dec 28 1849, B 32 p 512, 10 acres +
Edward Coulter to Wm Todd Sr by unrecorded contract of Sep 1 1820, 1 A 36 p.
W. Buckman to Wm Todd, Aug 30 1838, B 33 p 515, 1 3/4 acres & 8 perches
E. Coulter et al to Wm Todd Jr, May 16 1840, B 33 p 514, 1 1/2 acres & 13 pr
Wm Todd to James Todd, deed dated Jul 18 1877, 31 A 2 R 39 p.
[Ref: TODD Farm 1877]
Ohio County West Virginia, Deed 67-192, dated 15 Aug 1877:
Know all men by these presents that I William Todd of Guernsey Co and State
of Ohio in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars to me in hand paid
by James Todd of Ohio Co and state of West Virginia the receipt whereof I
hereby acknowledge have bargained, sold and do quit claimed and by these
presents do bargain, sell and quit claim unto the said James Todd his heirs
and assigns forever all my personal right, title, and interest estate claim
and demand in the estate of William Todd (deceased) also the one half of
brother Wallace's share in and to all that certain farm or piece of land
situate on the waters of Middle Wheeling Creek in Ohio Co West Virginia and
bounded as follows. to wit: On the East the lands of Silas McDonald and Nancy
Eiskine, on the south by Joseph Blayney on the west and north by James Todd
with all and singular the heriditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging
in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of
August in the year 1877.
Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Martha Cuningham, John D Van
Kirk.
The State of Ohio County of Guernsey. Before me John O Van Kirk a Justice
of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared the within named
William Todd and acknowledged the signing and sealing of the written
conveyance to be his voluntary act and deed. John O Van Kirk, J.P.
West Virginia, Ohio County: I Robert B Woods Clerk of the County Court of
said County do certify that the annexed writing bearing date on the 15th day
of August 1877 was presented for and by admitted to record in my office upon
the written certificate as to the party therein named, this 16 day of August
1877. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 67-192]
Ohio Co WV Deeds 78-401, dated 5 Jun 1886:
This deed made this fifth day of June A.D. 1886 between James Todd and Mary
Todd, his wife, parties of the first part, and Thomas W Kimmins of the second
part, all of Ohio County West Virginia, Witnesseth, that in consideration of
eleven hundred dollars ($1100.00) the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,
the said James Todd and Mary Todd his wife, do grant unto the said Thomas W
Kimmins the following described real estate, to wit: a certain parcel of real
estate situated on the waters of Middle Wheeling Creek in Triadelphia District
in Ohio County West Virginia, bounded as follows, viz: Beginning at a stone,
at a corner of the home farm of John Kimmins and at the south side thereof,
thence N 44 degrees East with a line of John Kimmins farm thirteen rods to a
stone, thence South eight degrees East seventy seven and six tenths rods to a
stone, thence north eighty nine and three quarters degrees West four hundred
thirty six rods to a stone, thence North six degrees east eleven and two
tenths rods to a stone, thence North forty five degrees West forty four and
seven tenths rods to a stone, thence with a line of said farm of John Kimmins
North sixty five degrees East fifty nine rods to the beginning, containing
twenty acres and five perches more or less, and the said parties of the first
part hereby covenant that they will warrant generally the property hereby
conveyed. Witness the following signatures and seals. James Todd. Mary
Todd.
State of West Virginia, County of Ohio, to wit, I Benjamin S Allison a
notary public in and for said County do certify that James Todd whose name is
signed to the writing above bearing date on the fifth day of June A.D. 1886
has this day acknowledged the same before me in my said county. Given under
my hand this fifth day of June 1886. Benjamin S Allison, Notary Public in and
for Ohio County.
State of West Virginia, County of Ohio, to wit, I Robert S Sample a notary
in and for said county do certify that Mary Todd, the wife of James Todd whose
names are signed to the writing above bearing date on the fifth day of June
A.D. 1886, personally appeared before me in the County aforesaid, and being
examined by me privately and apart from her husband, and having the said
writing fully explained to her, she the said Mary Todd acknowledged the said
writing to be her act and declared that she had willingly executed the same
and does not wish to retract it. Given under my hand this ninth day of June
A.D. 1886. Robert S Sample, Notary Public In and for Ohio County.
West Virginia, Ohio County, SS. I George Hook, Clerk of the County Court of
said County, do Certify that the foregoing (or annexed) writing bearing date
on the 5th day of June, 1886, with the certificates of acknowledgement thereto
annexed, was presented for and by me admitted to record in my office as to the
parties therein named, this 21st day of August 1886. Test: George Hook,
Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 78-401]
Ohio Co WV Deed 79-185, dated 20 Aug 1886:
This Deed made this twentieth day of August A.D. 1886 between James Todd and
Mary Todd his wife, parties of the first part, and James Buchanan party of the
second part, all of Ohio County West Virginia, Witnesseth, that the said
parties of the first part, 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 acknowledge, have remised, released, and quit
claimed and do by these presents remise, release and quit claim unto the said
party of the second part, and to his heirs and assigns forever, all of that
parcel of land containing about two and three fourths acres which lies south
of the south line of the tract of land containing twenty acres and five square
rods which was conveyed by the said parties of the first part to Thomas W
Kinnins by deed dated about the first day of June 1886, the said tract of
about two and three fourths acres hereby quit claimed, confirmed so much of
the parcel purchased by William Todd Junior from the heirs of Dixon Coulter,
as lies south of the said Thomas Kimins south line, and all of the parcel
purchased by the said William Todd Junior from Walter Buchanan for the purpose
of having and maintaining thereon a sawmill and its appurtenances. Witness
the following signatures and seals. James Todd. Mary Todd.
State of West Virginia, County of Ohio, to wit, I William Erskine, a Notary
Public in and for Ohio County West Virginia, do certify that James Todd whose
name is signed to the writing above, bearing date on the twentieth day of
August A.D. 1886, has this day acknowledged the same before me in my said
county. Given under my hand this twentieth day of August A.D. 1886. William
Erskine, Notary Public.
State of West Virginia, County of Ohio, to wit, I Robert Sample a Notary
Public within and for said county and state, do certify that Mary Todd the
wife of James Todd, whose names are signed to the writing above bearing date
on the eighteenth day of September A.D. 1886[sic], personally appeared before
me in the county aforesaid, and being examined by me privately and apart from
her husband and having the said writing fully explained to her, she the said
Mary Todd acknowledged the said writing to be her act and declared that she
had willingly executed the same and does not wish to retract it. Given under
my hand this eighteenth day of September A.D. 1886. Robert S Sample, Notary
Public.
West Virginia, Ohio County SS. I George Hook, Clerk of the County Court of
said County, do Certify that the foregoing (or annexed) writing, bearing date
on the 20th day of August 1887[sic] with the certificates of acknowledgements
thereto annexed, was presented for, and by me admitted to record in my office,
this 3rd day of March, 1887. Test. George Hook, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds
79-185]
Ohio Co WV 84-604, dated 26 Apr 1890:
This agreement made and entered into this 26th day of April A.D. 1890 by and
between James Todd of the County of Ohio and State of West Virginia of the
first part and James A Chambers of the second part, Witnesseth, that the said
party of the first part for and in consideration of the agreements herein
after mentioned has granted, devised, and let unto the party of the second
part, for the purpose and with the exclusive right of drilling and
ofrenting(?) for petroleum and gas, all that certain tract of land situate in
Triadelphia Township, Ohio County, state of West Virginia, bounded and
described as follows, to wit, On the north by lands of James A Chambers, and
Chambers and Conter, one the East by lands of McDonald heirs and State line,
on the south by lands of said first party, on the West by lands of Joseph P
Chambers and Public Road containing one hundred and fifty acres, to the same
more or less, Together with the right of way over said premises to the place
of operating, the right to lay pipes to convey water oil and gas, and the
right to remove any machinery or fixtures placed on said premises by the party
of the second part. The party of the second part is to have and to hold the
said premises for and during the term of two years from the date hereof, and
as m8uch longer as oil or gas is found in paying quantities. The said first
party shall fully use and enjoy said premises for farming purposes except such
parts as may be necessary for said operations. In Consideration of said grant
and promise(?) the said party of the second part agrees to five or pay to the
said party of the first part the full equal one-eighth part of all that oil
produces or saved from the premises, and to deliver the same free of expenses,
into tanks or pipe lines, to the credit of the first party. And should gas be
found in sufficient quantities to justify marketing the same, the
consideration in full to the party of the first part shall be five hundred
($500) dollars per annum for the gas from each well as long as it shall be
sold therefrom, and gas free of cost at the well for household use on this
farm, if gas is discovered in marketable quantities and three outside lights.
It is agreed that there shall be no wells drilled within three hundred (300)
feet of the buildings now on the premises, without consent of the first party.
It is further agreed, that the party of the second part shall commence a well
on one of the farms within one mile in the block now being leased within
thirty (30) days from execution of this lease, and prosecute the same with due
diligence to completion, unavoidable accidents and delays excepted, and a
failure to commence such well, or within ten days thereof shall render this
lease null and void, and can only be renewed by mutual consent. And no right
of action shall, after such failure, accrue to either party on account of the
breach of any covenant herein contained. If first well should not be located
on this farm, second party agrees to commence a will on the premises within 31
days from completion of said first or test well, providing oil is found in
paying quantities in said first well. Second party has no right of way over
these premises except for operations on these premises. The said first party
receives the sole right to all material one the surface of this farm at
commencement of operations, South line commencing at J. P. Chambers south east
corner and running a direct lines to south west corner of McDonald heirs. It
is further agreed that the second party shall have the right at any time to
surrender this lease to the party of the first part, and thereby be fully
discharged form his and all damages or claims whatsoever arising from and
neglect on non-fulfillment of the foregoing contract. It is understood
between the parties to this agreement that all conditions between the parties
hereunto shall extend to their heirs executors and assigns. In Witness
whereof, we the said parties of the first and second part have hereto set our
hands and seals the day and year first above written. James Todd.
State of West Virginia, Ohio County SS. I W A Gibson a Justice of the Peace
in and for Ohio County West Virginia do certify that James Todd whose name is
signed to the writing hereto annexed bearing date the 26th day of April A.D.
1890 has this day acknowledged the same before me in my County to be his act
and desired the same to be recorded. Given under my hand this 29th day of
April A.D. 1890. A Gibson Justice of the Peace for Liberty District Ohio
County, West Virginia.
West Virginia, Ohio County SS. I George Hook Clerk of the County Court of
said County do certify that the foregoing writing bearing date on the 26th day
of April 1890 with the Certificate of Acknowledgement thereto was presented
for and by me admitted to record, in my office as to the party therein named,
this 10th day of June 1890. George Hook, Clerk. [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 84-604]
Ohio Co VA Deeds 86-144, dated 3 Jan 1891:
This Indenture made the third day of January in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety one between James Todd and Mary his wife of
Ohio County West Virginia of the first part and Daniel McDonald and Harry
McDonald of Donegal Township Washington County Pennsylvania of the other part,
Witnesseth that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of
the sum of three thousand two hundred and thirty seven dollars, lawful money
of the United States of America, unto them well and truly paid by the said
party of the second part, at and before the ensealing and delivery of these
presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained,
sold, aliened, released, conveyed, and confirmed, and by these presents do
grant, bargain, sell, alien, release, convey, and confirm unto the said party
of the second part their heirs and assigns, All of a certain tract of land
situate in Ohio County West Virginia bounded and described as follows,
Beginning at a large W.O. corner to Hugh Erskine thence by other
lands of James Todd N 24 3/4 deg West 24.6 rods to a stone N 13 1/2 deg West
26.5 rods to a stake thence N 49 1/4 deg East 13.3 rods to a stake thence N 10
1/4 det W 28.8 to a Red Oak thence N 31 1/2 deg West 42.7 rods to a stake
thence N 53 deg E 10.2 rods to a stone N 37 1/2 E 51.8 rods to a stone thence
S 82 1/2 deg E 29 rods to a stone thence N 4 3/4 deg E 56.8 rods to a stone
thence by lands of Porter and Chambers N 87 1/2 deg E 29.0 rods to stone on
State Line thence with State Line S 1 deg West 107.5 rods to near a White Oak
thence by lands of McDonald heirs S 67 3/4 deg West 7 rods to a stone thence S
3 deg E 10 rods to White Oak thence S 83 1/4 deg W 27 rods to a Sugar S 13 1/2
deg E 25 rods to W.O. thence S 29 W 45 rods to a stone S 56 deg E 27.7 rods to
W.O. S 46 1/2 deg E 33 rods to a Beech thence by lands of Hugh Erskin N 87 deg
W 65 rods to place of beginning, containing seventy seven acres and twelve
perches, together with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments, and
appurtenances to the same belonging, or in any wise appertaining, and the
reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits
thereof; And also all the Estate right, title, interest, property claims and
demands whatsoever, both in law and equity, of the said party of the first
part, or in to or out of the said premises, and every part and parcel thereof.
To have and to hold the said premises, with all and singular the
appurtenances unto the said party of the second part, their heirs and assigns,
to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said party of the second part
their heirs and assigns forever, And the said James Todd and Mary his wife
their heirs executors and administrators do by these presents covenant, grant
and agree to and with the said party of the second part their heirs and
assigns, that they the said party of the first part are lawfully seized of a
good and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee simple, of and in said
premises, and have good right, full power and lawful authority to sell and
convey the same in manner aforesaid; that the same are free and clear of all
incumbrances, and that they the said party of the first part, will and their
heirs, executors and administrators shall make such further and other
assurances as may be necessary for assuring and confirming the said premises
to the said party of the second part their heirs and assigns. And also, that
the said James Todd and Mary his wife, themselves their heirs executors and
administrators, shall and will warrant and forever defend the said premises
against all and every person or persons whomsoever lawfully claiming or to
claim the same, or any part thereof. In Witness whereof the said party of the
first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first
above written. James Todd. Mary Todd.
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of
State of West Virginia, Ohio County to wit, I W. M. Dunlap a Notary Public
in and for Ohio County, West Virginia do certify that James Todd whose name is
signed to the writing hereto annexed bearing date on the third day of January
1891, has this day acknowledged the same before me in my County and State
aforesaid. Given under my hand this third day of January 1891. W. M. Dunlap,
Notary Public in and for Ohio County West Virginia.
State of West Virginia, Ohio County to wit, I W. M. Dunlap a Notary Public
in and for Ohio County, West Virginia, do certify that Mary Todd, the wife of
James Todd, whose names are signed to the writing hereto annexed bearing date
on the third day of January 1891, personally appeared before me in my County
aforesaid and being personally examined by me separate and apart from her said
husband [Ref: OhioCoWV Deeds 86-144]
Ohio Co WV Deeds 89-341, dated 17 Sep 1892:
This Deed made the seventeenth day of September A.D. 1892 between James Todd
and his wife, Mary Todd, parties of the first part, and George Heil, party of
the second part, Witnesseth that whereas the said George Heil this day became
the purchaser of about seventy seven (77) acres of land at a sale thereof by
B. S. Allison, trustee, by virtue of a deed of trust made to him by Daniel
McDonald and Harvey H. McDonald dated January 3rd 1891, and recorded in the
Land Records of Ohio County West Virginia in Deed of Trust Book no 31 page
578, and whereas the said George Heil when he presented himself as a bidder
declared that he was bidding for himself only, and not for or in pursuance of
any arrangement with the makers of said deed of trust, and therefore, and on
account of such statement, the said James Todd, in order to encourage bidders
and promote a sale of said property, which property taken by itself is without
access to a public highway, authorized the announcement, which was made, that
he would give free of charge to the purchaser at such sale a right of way such
as is hereafter described and conveyed, Now therefore in consideration of the
promises, the said James Todd and his wife Mary Todd do grant unto the sid
George Heil a right of way from the land so sold by said trust to said Heil
over the farm of the said James Todd, for a road twenty (20) feet in width
along the line between the line of the said James Todd and that of James B
Chambers, to County Road, a distance it is believed of about seventy (70) feet
upon condition, however, that the said George Heil shall before using the said
right of way, build a good and sufficient fence on the farm of the said James
Todd, parallel with and twenty (20) feet from the lines of the farms of the
said James Chambers. Witness the following signatures and seals. James Todd.
Mary Todd.
State of Pennsylvania, County of Washington to wit. I A W Kimmins a justice
of the peace for said county of Washington, do cetify that James Todd and Mary
Todd, his wife, whose names are signed to the writing avoe, bearing date the
seventeenth day of September, 1892, have this day acknowledged the same before
me in my said county. Given under my hand this 19th day of September, 1892.
A W. Kimmins, Justice of the Peace.
West Virginia, Ohio County, SS. I George Hook, Clerk of the County Court of
said County, do Certify that the foregoing writing bearing date on the 17th
day of September 1892 with the Certificate of Acknowledgement thereto was
presented for and by me accepted to record in my office as to the parties
therein named the 24th day of September 1892. Test: George Hook. [Ref:
OhioCoWV Deeds 89-341]
Washington Co PA Wills 14-345:
Dec 23 1893 affidavit of F L Todd filed whereby it appears that James Todd
late of West Alexander PA died on the 14th day of December 1893, between the
hours of three and four o'clock, P.M.
The Last Will and Testament of James Todd., Ohio Co West Virginia.
Realizing the uncertainty of life and the necessity of having my worldly
affairs arranged while I am in sound mind I make this my last will and
Testament.
I. I direct after my decease that all my debts be paid as soon as may be
without the sacrifice of property. To do this if it is necessary I direct a
part of my real estate to be sold but the time and manner of its Sale is left
to the discretion of my executors.
II. After the payment of my debts, I bequeath all my property personal and
real to my wife Mary Todd if she survives me, without inventory or
appraisement to be used by her for her maintainance and support. If the use
of my property does not give her a comfortable support, she may use so much of
the principal as well afford this support.
III. I give to my Son Thomas Milton the money he has already received in his
education. I give to my son Hamilton the money he has received in his
education and Three hundred dollars in addition to make him equal with my son
Milton. I give to my son Frank L Todd the money he has received from me for
his education. I give to Frederick, Grace, and Bessie children of my daughter
Caroline One Hundred dollars each, to be paid after the decease of my wife. I
give to Eva Arthur and Todd, children of my daughter Margaret, One hundred
dollars each to be paid after the decease of my wife. The legacies given to
my grand children mentioned above are to be paid by the executors in no case
until they have attained their majority of 21 years. I give to my son Joseph
four hundred dollars, to be paid after the decease of my wife and the
settlement of my estate.
IV. When the above legacies have been paid after the decease of my wife Mary
I direct my property to be divided into eight equal shares of which my son
William shall receive one share my son John one share, my son Joseph one
share, my son Alexander Renick one share, and my daughter Laura two shares and
my daughter Emma wife of Elijah Moore two shares. If my daughter Laura should
decease before the provisions of this will become operative she has from me
the privilege of disposing of her share (by will) of my property as she may
see fit and I direct my executor or executors to carry out her wishes.
V. I direct my executors to erect in the West Alexander Cemetery (in my lot)
a suitable stone or monument not exceeding in cost Five Hundred dollars.
VI. I appoint my wife Mary and my son Frank to be executors of this my last
will and testament and direct the Legal percent for the settlement of estates
be reserved by him, as his compensation.
In witness whereof I have hereby set my name and seal on this day of
June 1892 in the presence of the witnesses whose names are signed to this
paper. James Todd.
Witnesses Joel Truesdell, Wm H Lester.
County of Washington SS. Register's Office Dec 23rd A.D. 1893. Personally
appeared Joel Truesdell one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing last
will and testament of James Todd, deceased, and on his solemn oath did say
that he was present and did see and hear James Todd, deceased, the testator
therein named, sign, seal, publish, and declare the same as and for his last
will and testament, and that at the doing thereof he was of sound, disposing
mind, memory and understanding, to the best of the affiaut's knowledge and
belief. Joel Truesdell. Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year
aforewaid. J B. Kennedy, Register
County of Washington, SS. Register's Office Dec 23 A.D. 1894[sic].
Personally appeared Wm H Lester one of the subscribing witnesses to the
foregoing last will and testament of James Todd, deceased, and on his solemn
oath did say that he was present, and did see and hear James Todd, deceased,
the testator therein named, sign, seal, publish and declare the same as and
for his last will and testament, and that at the doing thereof he was of
sound, disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of the affiant's
knowledge and belief. Wm H Lester. Sworn and subscribed before me the day
and year aforesaid. J. B. Kennedy.
And now Dec 23, 1893, It being adjudged that said will has been duly proved,
Letters are issued to Mary Todd and Frank Todd in said testament named who
were duly qualified by J B. Kennedy, Register. [Ref: WashingtonCoPA Wills
14-345]
Newspaper obituary:
TODD - Died, in West Alexander, Pa., Dec. 14, 1893, of pneumonia, James
Todd, aged 83 years and 10 months.
He was born of Scotch-Irish, pious parents, in Washington CO, PA., Feb 14,
1810. He was married to Mary Byers, Oct. 14, 1836, with whom he lived in
happy wedded life 58 years, and who survives him. Twelve children were born
to them. Three of these - T. Milton, I. Hamilton in Cal., and Frank L., in
Allegheny - are physicians. Two daughters deceased - Caroline was the wife of
Rev. H. G. Blayney, and Margaret, the wife of Rev. John Scott. All the
children were members of the Church.
In 1829 he united with the Presbyterian church of W. A., and at his death
was its oldest living member. In 1847 he was made ruling elder, and though in
the latter part of his life he was nearly blind, he omitted no duty of his
office.
His Christian character was marked by love for the Church and a
conscientious faithfulness to its interests. He cherished with tenacity the
old doctrines of grace, and opposed every effort to weaken or tone them down.
He was a man of stalwart faith and rested fully on the Rock of salvation. Not
long before his death he remarked to a friend: "God's mercy and love have been
very great to me, all my life. He has been to me a convenant-keeping God, for
which I am thankful." "As the sun sets in the evening sky, so he peacefully
fell asleep in Jesus," and is at rest. [Ref: ClaysvillePA Recorder 12/1893]
Scholarship Certificate:
No 85 $200
Washington College Presbyterian Pennsylvania
Under the care of the Synod of Wheeling
The Board of Trust of the College Endowment Fund of the Synod of Wheeling
do hereby certify that James Todd has paid two hundred dollars which entitles
him the Laids [?] of James Todd to a Perpetual Scholarship or the right to
send one student at any time to any department of the college; the said
student to be subject, however, to the regulations and discipline of the
Institution. Transferrable by assignment or by will.
Witness the Seal of the said Corporation and the signature of the President
thereof, the 8th day of April A.D. 1854. /s/ Charles C Beatty, President
[Ref: WashingtonCollegeScholarship]
Pedigree of James Sawhill TODD
/-----John TODD
/-----John TODD
/-----William TODD
| | /-----James GILLESPIE
| \-----Mary Elizabeth GILLESPIE
| \-----Elizabeth RIDDLE
James Sawhill TODD
| /-----John NEELY
\-----Elizabeth NEELY
\-----Elizabeth WIGTON
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