JS and , Deed for property in , Geauga Co., OH, to , 15 Oct. 1836; signed by JS and ; witnessed by and ; certified by . Featured version copied 6 Feb. 1837 in Geauga County Deed Record, vol. 23, pp. 261–262; handwriting of ; Geauga County Archives and Records Center, Chardon, OH.
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Joseph Smith Junior do by these presents bind myself and my heirs forever to Warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said his heirs and assigns against all lawful claims and demands whatsoever. And I the said do hereby remise, release and forever unto the said his heirs and assigns all my right and title of Dower in and to the above described premises. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal this [blank] day of [blank] A D One thousand Eight hundred and thirty [blank]
Joseph Smith Jr. Seal
Seal
Signed Sealed acknowledged & delivered in presence of)
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Personally appeared Joseph Smith Junior and to me personally known as the Signers and Sealers of the above instrumant and acknowledged that they did voluntarily Sign and Seal the same, and that the same is their free act and deed. And I having fully made known and explained to the said the contents of the above deed; and having likewise examined her separate and apart from her said husband she declared that she did of her own free will and accord, voluntarily sign, seal, acknowledge, and as her free act and deed, deliver the same without the force, coercion, or compulsion of her said husband, and that she is still satisfied therewith. Before me 15 October, A. D. 1836.