Howell Land Deeds Montgomery County, VA from LDS films 0032611, 0032612, 0032613
read & transcribed by: Susan M. Jurban April, 2001
DBF, pg. 224 - 9 March 1816 betw. David Howel and Susannah, his wife and John Witterman for $55, land on the south fork of Little River, 153 acres signed: David Howell, Susannah Howell recorded: October Court 1816
DB H, pg. 127 - 19 February 1822 betw. Daniel Howel and Thomas Howel, 40 lbs. for land on the South Fork of little river containing 60 acres bounded as . . . beginning at the said Daniel Howels corner . . . at the head of a small branch thence down the sd. branch as it meanders . . . crossing a small branch. Witnesses: J. Helms, Bird S. Grills, Benjamin Howel, Benjamin Dodd, David Edins signed: Daniel Howell recorded: March Court 1822
DB H, pg. 148 - 24 March 1822 betw. Daniel Howel, Sr. and John Howel for $50, for 100 acres bounded . . . to Goodsons line . . . to a branch . . . to Hooks Line signed: Daniel Howel recorded: 26 March 1822
DB H, pg. 149 - 24 March 1822 betw. Daniel Howel, Senr. and David Howel, Jr. for $200, for 40 acres on the waters of South Fork of Little River bounded . . . Daniel Howells Senr. line signed: Daniel Howel recorded: 26 March 1822
DB H, pg. 150 - 24 March 1822 betw. Daniel Howell, Sr. and Mark Howell for $100 for 90 acres of land on waters of the South fork of little river bounded . . . to the head of the branch, above the little bottom thence a straight line to the mouth of the branch above the sd. Mark Howels field signed: Daniel Howell recorded: 26 March 1822
1822 - Daniel Howel signed several deeds as Justice of the
Peace in
DB H, pg. 369 - 31 May 1823 betw. Daniel Howel and Frankey his wife and John Weaver for $180 for land on the South Fork of Little river containing 110 acres witnesses: B. Howel, John Lester, Jr. C. Slusher, Wm. Gilham signed: Daniel Howel, Frances Howel recorded: June Court 1823
DB H, pg. 407 - 1 July 1823 betw. Daniel Howel and Burl Hylton for $300, land containing 102 acres on the South Fork waters of Little river adjacent land of Nicholas Tice and Benjamin Dodds signed: Daniel Howel recorded: October Court 1823
DB H, pg. 622-623 - 17 January 1824 betw. John Howel and David Howel for $180, 100 ares Teste: John Carter, J. Helms, Thomas Howel, Daniel Howel signed: John Howel recorded: 5 October 1824
DB H, pg. 623 - 17 January 1824 betw. Christopher Smith and Mark Howell, 100 acres Test:
John Carter, David Howel, J. Cofers, John Howel, Thomas Helms signed: Christopher Smith recorded: 5 October 1824
DB I & J, pg. 281 - 9 February 1826 betw. Thomas Howel & Tilletha Howel his wife and Isaac Kersey for $200 for 60 acres on South Fork of Little river and bounded as follows to wit., Beginning at Daniel Howell’s corner . . . and with the said Howell’s line south . . . to the side of the creek thence down the creek as it meanders to the mouth of a small creek . . . branch by an old path thence up the branch . . . on Benjamin’s line signed: Thomas Howel, Tilletha Howel recorded: 6 June 1826
DB I & J, pg. 344 - 6 April 1826 betw. Henry Harter & Elizabeth his wife and John Howell for $124 for 117 acres of land signed: Henry Harter, Elizabeth Harter recorded: 6 September 1826
Floyd County, VA Deed Books A - C, 1831-1844, LDS microfilm #0031338
read & transcribed by: Susan M. Jurban, May 2001
DB A, pg. 182 - Constable Bond - John Howell, Jr., Benjamin Howell and Jacob Helms are held firmly unto John Floyd Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and his successor in the sum of $2,000, to the payment whereof will and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs Ex. & adm. jointly and severely firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals and dated the 17th day June 1833 The Condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound John Howell, Jr. hath been appointed Constable for the County of Floyd. If therefore the said John Howell Jr. shall well and truly encharge the duties of the said office of Constable in the said County of Floyd Then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue witness: M. Sandefur DC signed: John Howell, Jr., Benjamin Howell, J. Helms Floyd County Court 1833 The within bond of John Howell, Jr. & others was acknowledged in court and ordered to be recorded Teste: M. Sandefur, DC
DB B, pg. 15 - 30 June 1836 betw. Henry Dillion and Harriet his wife of Floyd County, VA and Mark Howell of Floyd County, VA for $37.50 land containing 60 acres on South Fork Little River (being a part of a tract of 1190 acres surveyed for John Hook 2 June 1794) signed: Henry Dillion recorded: Floyd December Court 1836
DB B, pg. 18 - 2 June 1836 between Mary Bowels of Floyd County, VA and John Howell, Jr. of Floyd County, VA for $15.00, land containing 20 acres on the waters of old mill creek, being part of a 100 acre patent to Benjamin Howell Decd. and ordered to the said Mary Boles on the head of South fork of Little River waters of New River bounded . . . on a side of a hill near Benjamin Howell . . . through the said John Howells field . . . a corner of a line near by Burd Smith and William Griffith signed: Mary Boles recorded: Floyd December Court 1836
DB B, pg. 60 - John Howell and James Williamson & Burwell Hylton his securities bond to David Campbell Esq. Governor of VA for $2,000 19 June 1837 - condition of the obligation that John Howell has been duly appointed by the Court of Floyd to serve as Constable til June 1839 signed: John Howell, James Williamson, Burwell Hylton recorded: Floyd June Court 1837
DB B, pg. 224 - 31 August 1833 between Thomas Howell of Floyd County, VA and David N. Howell of Floyd County, VA for $36, land containing 10 acres on the South fork of Little River & bounded . . . a corner of Mark Howells land near said river signed: Thomas Howell recorded: 26 December 1838
DB B, pg. 224 - 4 January 1839 between John Bishop & Dica his wife of Floyd County, VA and David Howell of Floyd County, VA for $150.00 land containing 100 acres on Elswick Creek, a branch of Indian Creek, the waters of Little river signed: John Bishop, Dicey Bishop recorded: Floyd Court 5 January 1839
DB B, pg. 236 - 12 January 1839 between Ambrose Bryant and John Howell for $100, land containing 50 acres bounded . . . on a line of a patent granted to Daniel Shelor Sr. . . . to a top of a ridge . . . corner to Richard Wells land . . . on the top of a ridge corner to McHenrys land signed: Ambrose Bryant recorded: Floyd Court 12 January 1839
DB B, pg. 274 - John Howel, Jesse Carter and Beaufort Howel bound unto David Campbell Esq. Governor of Virginia, sum of $2,000 17 June 1839 - condition of obligation - John Howel appointed by Court of Floyd County to serve as Constable til June Court 1841 . . . Test. W. Goodson Clerk signed: John Howel, Jesse Carter, Beaufort Howel recorded: Floyd June Court 1839
DB B, pg. 291 - 27 June 1839 between Madison L. Helms and Mark Howell for $20, land on the waters of South fork of Little River containing 20 acres by a recent survey bounded . . . corner to the patent line of which it is a part & also corner to said Howells formerly Armstrongs land signed: Madison L. Helms recorded: Floyd July Court 1839
DB B, pg. 299 - 26 August 1839 - between Mary Bowles of Patrick County, VA and Mark A. Howell of Floyd County, VA for $500, land containing 245 acres on Howells Creek signed: Mary (her x mark) Bowles recorded: 28 August 1839
DB B, pg. 472 - 17 August 1841 between William Goodson and America H. his wife of Floyd County, VA and Beauford Howell of Floyd County, VA for $125, one half ___ Lott No. 3 situated in the Town of Jacksonville bounded . . . beginning at a stake in the Main Street on the north side, and on the west side of the cross street signed: William Goodson, America H. Goodson recorded: Floyd August Court 1841
DB B, pg. 477 - 20 September 1841 between John Reynolds and Milley his wife and Mark A. Howell both of Floyd County, VA for $300, land on the waters of Greasy Creek containing 100 acres signed: John Reynolds recorded: Floyd September Court 1841
DB C, pg. 58 - Sheriff Bond - Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin Howell and Joseph Howard, John W. Helms, Job Wells, Thomas Banks and Pleasant Howell are held and firmly bound unto John Rutherford Esq. acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of Ten thousand dollars current money To this true payment of which well and truly to be made to the said acting Governor and his successors we bind ourselves and each of our joint and several heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents Sealed with our seals and dated this dated this 21st. day of March 1842 ~
The Condition of the above obligation as such that whereas the above bound Benjamin Howell is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of Floyd by commission from the Governor under the seal of the Commonwealth dated the 10th. day of December 1841. If therefore the said Benjamin Howell shall well and truly collect and receive all officer fees and dues put into his hand to collect and shall duly account for and pay the sum to the Officers to whom and for were respectively at such time as are prescribed and limitted by law. And shall well and truly execute and does release make of all process and proceeds to him directed, and pay and satisfy all sum of money and Tobacco by him received by virtue of any such proof to the person or persons on to whom the sums are due, his her or their executors administrators or assignees. And in all other things shall truly and faithfully execute and perform the said Office of Sheriff during the time of his continuance thence then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue ~ signed: Benjamin Howell, Jos. Howell, John W. Helms, Job Wells, Thomas Banks, Pleasant Howell Floyd March Court 1842 This Bond from Benjamin Howell Sheriff to the Governor with Joseph Howard John W. Helms, Jobe Wells, Thomas Banks & Pleasant Howell his securites was acknowledged in Court and ordered to be recorded & certified ~
Test. M. Sandefur DC
DB C, pg. 61 - Sheriff Bond - Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin Howell and Joseph Howard, John W. Helms, Job Wells, Thomas Banks & Pleasant Howell are held and firmly bound unto John Rutherford Esq. acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and his successors for the use of the Commonwealth in the just and full sum of Ten thousand dollars current money in which payment well and truly is be made, we bind ourselves and each of our joint and several heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals and dated this 21st day of March 1842 ~
The Condition of this obligation is such that whereas the
above bound Benjamin Howell is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the
DB C, pg. 62 - Sheriff Bond - Know all men by these presents
that we Benjamin Howell and Joseph Howard, John W. Helms, Job Wells, Thomas
Banks & Pleasant Howell are held and firmly bound unto John Rutherford Esq.
acting Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of Ten
thousand dollars, To be paid to the said acting Governor and his successors for
the use of the Commonwealth, for the payment of which well and truly to be made
we bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors and
administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents Sealed with our
Seals and dated this 21st. day of March 1842 ~ The Condition of this above
obligation is such that whereas the above bound Benjamin Howell is constituted
and appointed Sheriff of the County of Floyd by a commission from the Governor
under the seal of the Commonwealth dated this 10th day of December
1841 to continue in Office until the first Quarterly Term of this Court of this
said County for the next year. If
therefore this said Benjamin Howell shall truly and faithfully collect, account
for and pay the taxes imposed by law and arrear of taxes due in the
signed: Benjamin Howell, Jos. Howard, John W. Helms, Job
Wells, Thomas Banks,
DB C, pg. 74 - 20 December 1841 between Matthew Cox & Drucilla his wife of Floyd County, VA for $125 to Mark A. Howell of Floyd County, VA one whole and entire interest in and to the land or lands belonging to the estate of William Gilham Decd. on the waters of Little river consists of two undivided shares in said land one of which was heir or legatees the other purchased of Carter Cox & his wife Norma 25 December 1841 witnesses: Benjamin Howell, David N. Howell, Henry Carter signed: Mathew (his x mark) Cox, Drucilla Cox recorded: Floyd March Court 1842
DB C, pg. 205 - Sheriff Bond - Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin Howell and Joseph Howard John W. Helms Thomas Banks Job Wells and Pleasant Howell are held and firmly bound unto James McDowell Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the time being such and his successor for the use of the Commonwealth in the Sum of two thousand dollars current money to the true payment of which well and truly to be made to the Said Governor and his successors, we bind ourselves and each of our joint and several heirs executors and administrators firmly by these presents Sealed with our seals and dated the 20th day of March 1843.
The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Benjamin Howell is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of Floyd by Commission from the Governor under the Seal of the Commonwealth dated the 17th day of December 1842 of therefore the Said Benjamin Howell Shall well and truly collect and receive all officers fees and dues put into his hand to collect and Shall duly account for and pay the Same to the Officers to whom such fees are due respectively at such times as are prescribed and executed by law, and shall well and truly execute and due return make of all process and, proceeds to him directed, and pay and satisfy all sums of money and tobacco by him record by virtue of such process to the person or persons to whom the Same are due, his her or their executors, administrators or assigns and in all other things, Shall truly and faithfully execute and perform the Said office of Sheriff during the time of his Continuance therein then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue signed: Benjamin Howell, Jos. Howard, John W. Helms, Thomas Banks, Jobe Wells, Pleasant Howell
Floyd March Court 1843 - This Bond from Benjamin Howell Sheriff to the Governor with Jos. Howard John W. Helms, Thomas Banks Jobe Wells and Pleasant Howell his securities was acknowledged in Court and ordered to be recorded & certified. Test N. Goodson Clk
DB C, pgs. 205-206 - Sheriff Bond - Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin Howell and Joseph Howard, John W. Helms, Thomas Banks, Jobe Wells & Pleasant Howell are held and firmly bound unto James McDonald Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his successors for the use of the Commonwealth in the just and full Sum of Ten Thousand dollars current money of Virginia to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of our joint and several heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents and Sealed with our seals and dated the 20th day of March 1843.
The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Benjamin Howell is constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of Floyd by a commission under the Seal of the Commonwealth dated the 17th day of December 1842 if therefore the Said Benjamin Howell Shall well and truly collect all levies and poor rates, and account for and pay the Same in Such manner as is by law directed and also all fines penalties and assessments accruing or becoming due to the Commonwealth in the Said County and Shall also account for and pay the Same to the treasurer of the Commonwealth for the time being for the use of the Commonwealth in like manner as is or Shall be directed in case of public taxes and Shall in all thus things truly and faithfully execute the Said Office of Sherrif during his continuance therein these the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue signed: Benjamin Howell, Jos. Howard, John W. Helms, Thomas Banks, Job Wells, Pleasant Howell Floyd March Court 1843 This Bond from Benjamin Howell Sheriff to the Governor with Jos. Howard, John W. Helms, Thomas Banks, Job Wells & Pleasant Howell his securities was acknowledged in Court and ordered to be certified and recorded. Teste. N. Goodson Clk.
DB C, pg. 206 - Sheriff Bond - Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin Howell and Joseph Howard, John W. Helms, Thomas Banks, Job Wells, and Pleasant Howell are held and firmly bound unto James McDowell Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full Sum of ten thousand Dollars to be paid to the Said Governor and his successors for the use of the Commonwealth for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of us our and each of our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents Sealed with our seals and dated this 20th day of march 1843.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Benjamin Howell is Constituted and appointed Sheriff of the County of Floyd by a commission from the Governor under the Seal of the Commonwealth dated the 17th day of December 1842 to continue in office until the first quarterly Term of the Court of the said County for the next year. If therefore the Said Benjamin Howell Shall truly and faithfully collect account for and pay the taxes imposed by law and arrears of cases due in the County of Floyd and Shall truly and faithfully collect account for and pay the militia fines imposed by and arrear of Militia fines due in his said County of Floyd then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue. signed: Benjamin Howell, Jos. Howard, John W. Helms, Thomas Banks, Job Wells, Pleasant Howell Floyd County Court March Term 1843 - This bond from Benjamin Howell Sheriff to the Governor with Joseph Howard, John W. Helms, Thomas Banks, Job Wells, & Pleasant Howell his securities was acknowledged in Court and order to be recorded.
DBC, pg. 219 - 24 January 1843 between James Howell of Floyd County, VA and David Howell of Floyd County, VA for $50.00, land on Ward Ridge and Line Branch, containing 70 acres by a late survey, bounded . . . on a dividing line made for Hiram Hylton and Dennis Weddle signed: James (his x mark) Howell recorded: Floyd April Court 1843
DBC, pg. 281 - Constable Bond - John Howell, Bryant Hylton
& Joshua Wilson are held and firmly bound unto James McDowell, Esq. Governor
of Virginia and his successor in office in the sum of $2,000 to the true
payment of which will and truly be made we bind ourselves and each of our joint
and several heirs executors and administrators firmly by these payments. Sealed with our seals and dated 19 June
1843. The above bond John Howell
hath this day been appointed constable of the
DBC, pg. 342 - Trust Deed - 21 November 1843 between
DBC, pg. 357 - Trust Deed - 18 December 1843 between William Manning of Floyd County, VA, Benjamin Howell of Floyd County, VA and Pleasant Howell of Patrick County, VA. William Manning is indebted to Pleasant Howell of $40.71 . . .
Floyd County, VA Deed Books D-F, read from LDS film # 0031339,
read & transcribed by Susan M. Jurban, July 2001
DBD, pg. 17-18 - 18 July 1844 betw. David N. Howell of FCV
and Samuel Dobyns of FCV for $15.75 land containing 5 acres and 1/4 on the
south fork of the Little River bounded as . . . the corner to his own line . .
. crossing a branch to the old line betw. Carter and Howell signed: David N. Howell recorded
DBD, pg. 26 - 10 September 1844 betw. Henry Dillon and Harriet his wife of FCV and David N. Howell of FCV for $1.00 land containing 11 & ½ acres on the waters of South fork of Little River being part of a deed of 1190 acres allotted to said Henry Dillon in the division of the lands of Jacob Helms Decd bounded as . . . Beginning at a corner of the land formerly belonging to Daniel Howell Dec’d and also a corner of the said David N. Howells land signed: Henry Dillon, Harriet A. Dillon recorded: Floyd Court 11 September 1844
DBD, pg. 70-71 - 30 December 1844 betw. Pleasant Howell of
FCV and Thomas McCabe of FCV $600.00 land containing 245 acres known by the
name of the Many Boldtract
signed: Pleasant Howell
recorded:
DBD, pg. 84-85 - 21 February 1845 betw. Pleasant Howell late deputy Sheriff for Peter Guerrant late Sheriff of FCV administrator of Paules Winter Decd with the will annexed of the first part and Morrell Dickerson of the second part all of FCV for $200.00 land containing 400 acres part of a cirvey made for Reed & Thompson on the waters of Little River adjoining the land of Paule’s Winther Dec’d bounded as . . . a corner to the said Winthers Dec’d own land, and also a corner of the big cirvey . . . in a line of a cirvey made at the same time for Danl. Splangler . . . by a branch near the pole bridge a corner to Inglishes big cirvey . . . signed: Pleasant Howell recorded: Floyd Court 21 February 1845
DBD, pg. 93 - 18 March 1845 betw. Jacob Turman of FCV and Beaufort Howell of FCV for $270.00 land containing 90 acres on the waters of West fork of Little River bounded as . . . on Charles Turmans corner signed: Jacob Turman recorded: Floyd Court 21 March 1845
DBD, pg. 71 - 16 January 1845 betw. Thomas McCabe and Pleasant Howell both of FCV for $1,550 a certain lot containing one acre and 27 poles in the town of Jacksonville and known as No. 1 South of Main and East of Cross Street and opposite the Courthouse signed: Thomas McCabe recorded: Floyd Court 16 January 1845
DBD, pg. 122 - We John Howell, James B. Headen, Harvey Deskins and Eli Phlegar are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of $2,000 for the payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and our heirs executors and administrators this 16 June 1845 The condition of the above obligation that John Howell has been duly appointed by the court of Floyd County to serve as constable within the said county for the term of two years from the date here as now if the said John Howell shall will and truly discharge the duties of the office of constable in the said county then the above to be void else to remain in full force and virtue signed: John Howell, James B. Headen, Harvey Deskins, Eli Phlegar recorded: Floyd June Court 1845
DBD, pg. 156 - 25 Nov 1844 betw. Pleasant Howell of FCV and Isaac Crawford of Roanoke County, VA for $60.00, two certain tracts on the waters of Meadow Run one containing 19 acres bounded as . . . in Joseph Grays line, the other tract containing 40 acres bounded as . . . on Joseph Grays line and corner to the first named tract . . . in a line of a survey of 200 acres formerly belonging to Miles Lambert signed: Pleasant Howell recorded: Floyd Court 16 Sept 1845
DBD, pg. 165 - 20 Oct 1845 betw. Mark Howell of FCV and Henry Ashworth of FCV for $332.00 land on the waters of Bush fork of Little River containing 83 acres bounded as . . . near Weavers fence . . . to the mouth of a branch at a creek on south fork of Little River signed: Mark Howell recorded: Floyd Court 20 Oct 1845
DBD, pg. 205-206 - 14 Mar 1846 betw. Beaufort Howell, David Howell (miller), Alexander Howell of the 1st part and George Rosinbaum & Jackson Godbey of 2nd part and Harvey Deskins of 3rd part whereas the said Beaufort Howell, David Howell (miller) and Alexander Howell are indebted to Harvey Deskins for $1832.51 to be paid on demand by deed 14 Mar 1846 are willing to pay at the end of or within five years for consideration of $l.00 paid by George Rosinbaum & Jackson Godbey three tracts of land one containing 90 acres on the waters of the west fork of little river deeded to Beaufort Howell on 18 Mar 1845 by Jacob Turman, one tract containing 48 acres adj. Charles Turman patented to Beaufort Howell from the Commonwealth in 1845 also one tract containing 1 acre of land including the dwelling house of said Beaufort Howell where he now resides on the waters of the west fork of Little river. Also the following property two double geared carding machines two picking machines two bureaus four bedsteads and bedding one safe and all the dresserware one gray mare one mans saddle one womans saddle one soerrel mare one pair saddlebags all kitchen furniture one large dying kettle and all the fixtures of the said Beaufort Howells dying establishment one bay draft? twelve portraits the claim Beaufort Howell had against Robert Wickham for the sale of a certain tract of land David Howell sell unto George Robinbaum, Jackson Godbey three certain tracts of land one tract containing 100 acres known as the home tract on which said David Howell resides one tract containing 225 acres known as the mill place one other of 50 acres adj. the same three tracts of land embrace the land on which the said David Howell lives Beaufort Howell mills and dwelling house and are one & one half miles from Jacksonville on the waters of the south fork of Little River and further the said Beufort hath given the following property one big wheel and little wheel six chairs 10 split bottom chairs one horse patent plow one shovel plow one disk plow one pair gears one weeding hoe one ax one wooden clock . . . If no default be made in the payment of the said sum of money at the end of or before five years or the annual interest there this indenture to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. signed: Beaufort Howell, David (x) Howell, Alexander Howell, George Rosinbaum, Jackson Godbey, Harvey Deskins recorded: Floyd Court 16 Mar 1846
DBD, pg. 218-219 - 18 Mar 1846 betw. Alexander Howell of one part James B. Headen of 2nd. and David Howell of 3rd said Alexander Howell is indebted to David Howell for $200.00 . . . for further consideration of $l.00 paid by James B. Headen to Alexander Howell grants to Headen the following property to wit. all the increase of stock of cows, hogs, sheep and the increase of my said sorrel mare, one side saddle, one cupboard, and of the ware belonging to it, also all of my unsettled account up to this date otherwise to remain in full force and virtue signed: Alexander Howell, James B. Headen, David Howell recorded: Floyd Court 18 Mar 1846
DBD, pg. 325 - 4 Jan 1847 betw. Isaac Crawford 1st part, John N. Zentmeyer 2nd part, Pleasant Howell 3rd part Isaac Crawford is indebted $72.69 to Pleasant Howell in further consideration of $1.00 to Isaac Crawford paid by John N. Zentmeyer and Isaac Crawford grants to John N. Zentmeyer three certain tracts of land in FCV on Meadow Run one containing 19 acres, one containing 40 acres and the other containing 230 acres . . . the 1st one deeded to Crawford by Pleasant Howell on 23 Nov 1844, the last name tract containing 230 acres was deeded frrom Asa L. Howard and wife on 25 Nov 1844 . . . to be null & void if debt is paid . . . signed: Isaac Crawford, J. N. Zentmeyer, Pleasant Howell recorded: Floyd Court 4 Jan 1847
DBD, pg. 402 - 3 Jun 1847 betw. J. N. Zentmeyer and Pleasant Howell of FCV whereas Isaac Crawford is ordered to provide for the payment of bond of $72.69 by Indenture of 4 Jan 1847 conveyed to J. N. Zentmeyer three tracts of land on Meadow Run, one containing 19 acres one containing 40 acres and the other 230 acres . . . Zentmeyer is to sell for the purpose of paying the said debt and the expenses of the said trust on 11 May 1847 the sale at public auction - Pleasant Howell became the purchaser of the tracts of land by bidding $50.00 which was the highest bid made - J. N. Zentmeyer grants to said Pleasant Howell these three tracts of land signed: J. N. Zentmeyer recorded: Floyd Court 3 June 1847
DBB, pg. 452 - John Howell, Isaac Huff, and William C. Booth are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of VA for $2,000 on 21 June 1847 The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound John Howell has been appointed by the Court to serve as Constable for a term of two years from the date hereof . . . signed: John Howell, Isaac Huff, William C. Booth Acknowledged in open Court 21 June 1847 J. N. Zentmeyer, Clerk
DBD, pg. 454 - Pleasant Howell, Samuel A. J. Evans, Andrew J. Kirby, Henry Deskins and Richard Wills held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of VA for $2,000 on 21 June 1847 The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas Pleasant Howell has been appointed by the Court to serve as Constable for a term of two years from the date hereof . . . signed: Pleasant Howell, S. A. J. Evans, A. J. Kirby, Henry Deskins, Richard Wills Acknowledged in open Court 21 June 1847 J. N. Zentmeyer, Clerk
DBE, pg. 25 - 11 Jan 1848 betw. Pleasant Howell and Adaline his wife of FCV and William H. Webster of FCV for $558.00 land containing 186 acres on the waters of Meadow Run adj. the land of Joseph Gray and others signed: Pleasant Howell, Adaline J. Howell recorded: January Term Floyd Court 1848
DBE, pg. 99 - 24 Apr 1848 betw. David Howell (miller) and Susannah his wife of FCV and Harvey Deskins for $369.00 land on the south fork of Little River and being part of the mill tract of land belonging to David Howell (miller) and Susannah his wife and being the tract of land where Isaac Howell lives and bounded . . . corner to Beaufort Howell . . . in Benjamin Dood line . . . signed: David Howell recorded: Floyd Court 24 Apr 1848
DBE, pg 110-111 - 11 March 1848 between David A. Howell & Charlotte his wife of FCV and Michael Read of FCV for $175.00 land containing 70 acres on the waters of the west fork and bounded as . . . on a ridge on Dennis Weddles line . . . on Arcy Hyltons line signed: David A. Howell, Charlotty (her x mark) Howell We Benjamin Howell and David N. Howell Justices of the Peace do hereby certify that Charlotta Howell the wife of David A. Howell declared that she had willingly signed sealed and delivered and she wished not to retract it 11 March 1848 signed: Benjamin Howell JP, David N. Howell JP recorded: Floyd May Court 1848
DBE, pg. 112-115 27 July 1846 betw. David N. Howell and Nancy his wife, David McClanahan and Rozinia? his wife, William Lyman and Elizabeth his wife, Samuel Corn and Mary his wife, John B. Carter & Regenia his wife, Andrew J. Howell and Frances his wife and Jesse Carter all of FCV for $150, land containing 100 acres signed: John B. Carter, Regina (x) Carter, David McClanahan, Reginia McClanahan, Andrew J. Howell, Francis (x) Howell, Samuel Corn, Mary (x) Corn, William Lyman, Elizabeth Lyman, By their attorney Samuel (x) Lymans, David N. Howell, Nancy (x) Howell We Benjamin Howell and David N. Howell Justices of the Peace do hereby certify that Andrew J. Howell and Francis his wife have acknowledged the conveyance and further certify that Francis Howell the wife of Andrew J. Howell acknowledges the same to be her act and deed . . . same for rest of wives . . . recorded: Floyd Court February 1848
DBE, pg. 135 - 29 May 1848 betw. David Howell and Susannah his wife and Pleasant Howell for $200 land containing 22 acres on the main road leading from Floyd Courthouse to Hillsville about one half mile west of the Courthouse known as the Nancy Rigney Tract place signed: David Howell recorded: Floyd Court 29 May 1848
DBE, pg. 175-176 - 18 Sept 1848 betw. Phillip A. Webb 1st part, William H. Webster 2nd part and Pleasant Howell 3rd part - Phillip A. Webb is indebted to Pleasant Howell for $49.70 in consideration of $1.00 paid by William A. Webster to Phillip A. Webb grants one sorrel mare and her increase, 20 head of hogs and their increase, cow and her increase, 3 bedsteads, beds and furniture . . . signed: Phillip A. Webb, Wm. A. Webster, Pleasant Howell recorded: 12 Oct 1848
DBE, pg. 176 - 12 Oct 1848 betw. Beaufort Howell & Susan his wife of FCV and Harvey Deskins of FCV for $500.00 land on the waters of the west fork of Little River containing 96 acres . . . corner to Charles Turmans land . . . signed: Beaufort Howell recorded: Floyd Court 12 Oct 1848
DBE, pg. 222 - 18 Dec 1848 betw. Mark Howell of FCV and Christopher S. Smith of FCV for $181.12 land containing by recent survey 40 1/4 acres . . . signed: Mark Howell
DBE, pg. 323 - Constable Bond - John Howell, George Rosinbaum, Pleasant Howell and John W. Helms are bound unto the Commonwealth of VA in the sum of $2,000 19 June 1849 The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound John Howell has been duly appointed by the Court of Floyd County to serve as Constable for two years. Now if the said John Howell shall well and truly discharge the duties of the office of Constable in the said county during his continuance therein then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue signed: John Howell, G. Rosinbaum, Pleasant Howell, John Helms recorded: Floyd June Court 1849
DBE, pg. 176 - 12 Oct 1848 betw. Beaufort Howell & Susan his wife of FCV and Harvey Deskins of FCV for $500.00 land on the waters of the west fork of Little River containing 96 acres . . . corner to Charles Turmans land . . . signed: Beaufort Howell recorded: Floyd Court 12 Oct 1848
DBF, pg. 35 - 13 Apr 1850 betw. Benjamin Howell and Elizabeth his wife of FCV and Pleasant Howell of FCV for $562.50 land containing 123 acres on Howells Creek and bounded as . . . in a line of John Phlegars . . . crossing the waggon road . . . to John Howells line signed: Benjamin Howell, Elizabeth (XE) Howell recorded: Floyd County Court 25 May 1850
DBF, pg. 36 - 13 Apr 1850 betw. John Howell and Sarah his wife of FCV and Pleasant Howell of FCV for $40.00 land containing 25 acres on the waters of Howells Creek bounded as . . . Beginning at Benjamin Howells line on said John Howells spring Branch signed: John Howell, Sarah (x) Howell recorded: Floyd Court 25 May 1850
DBF, pg. 87 - We the undersigned land holders through whose land it is probable the Floyd Courthouse and Hillsville Turnpike road may be located for and in consideration of the benefits that may arrive to us from the consideration of the same relinquish all claims to any damage that may result and give right of way for the same through our said land respectively (the width of the land required for the same being understood to be sixty feet) witnesses: Adam Harter, P. Howell as to Hearter, Henry B. Howell, Simon P. Weddle, Joshua Weddle signed: P. Howell, Adam Hearter, John Howell, David Weddle, Elizabeth Weddle received in the Clerks office of Floyd County Court and recorded 22 Oct 1850 Teste: J. N. Zentmeyer Clerk
DBF, pg. 169 - 13 Apr 1851 betw. William H. Webster and Pleasant Howell for $625.00 land on Meadow Run waters of Little River adjoining the lands of Joseph Gray, John W. Gray, and others containing 186 acres it being the land sold by the said Pleasant Howell to the said William H. Webster bounded as . . . in Joseph Grays line on the top of a ridge by said Grays fence crossing 2 branches . . . crossing Meadow Run to the old line by the corner of a fence . . . crossing 2 small branches . . . signed: Wm. H. Webster recorded: Floyd County Court 12 Apr 1851
DBF, pg. 245 - Constable Bond - We John Howell, A. J. Kirby and Adam Rosenbaum are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of VA for $2,000 17 June 1852 The condition of the above obligation in such that whereas the above bound John Howell has been duly appointed by the Court of Floyd County to serve as Constable for two years. Now if the said John Howell shall well and truly discharge the duties of the office of Constable in the said county during his continuance therein then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue signed: John Howell, A. J. Kirby, Adam Rosenbaum recorded: Floyd County June Court 1852
DBF, pg. 272-273 - At June term 1851, Pleasant Howell, deputy Sheriff for Leonard Aldridge, Sheriff of Floyd County, VA
DBF, pg. 274 - 25 Oct 1851 betw. James Howell of FCV and Burwell Akers of Patrick County, VA for $90.00 all of the right title and interest in all of the lands that Mark Howell his father did seized and possessed of in the county of Floyd and the said James Howell doth forever warrant from all persons claiming under him signed: James Howell recorded Nov Floyd Court 1851
DBF, pg. 337 - 17 Mar 1852 betw. Pleasant Howell acting commissioner in the case of Robert Sutphin who sues for the benefit of John S. Hale, Peter Saunders, and Moses G. Carper against James D. Taylor and Ferdinand A. Winston - Pleasant Howell doth grant with special warranty unto the said Ferdinand A. Winston land on the waters of Greasy Creek containing 430 acres signed: Pleasant Howell Deputy for L. Aldridge recorded: Floyd County Court 17 Mar 1852
DBF, pg. 350 - 13 Mar 1852 betw. Benjamin Howell of FCV and John Howell of FCV for $1.00 land on the waters of Howell Creek containing by estimation 100 acres it being part of the land on which the said John Howell now lives bounded as . . . running threw the said John Howells fields and meadow to a branch thence down the branch as it meanders crossing the turnpike road to the mouth of a north branch and up the said branch as it meanders to the beginning signed: Benjamin Howell recorded: Floyd County Court 15 May 1852
DBF, pg. 389 - 22 July 1852 betw. Isaac Weaver and Pleasant Howell both of FCV for $100.00 Isaac Weaver grants unto Pleasant Howell all his right title and interest in and to the estate of John Weaver deceased both real and personal - the said Weaver by contract made 16 Mar 1851 to set aside the contract the said Weaver instituted a suit against said Howell which suit is still pending in the Circuit Court for FC on the Chancery side thereof the agreement betw. the parties now being the said Weaver is to dismiss the said suit each paying his own cost signed: Isaac (x) Weaver, Pleasant Howell recorded: Floyd County Court 22 July 1852
DBF, pg. 390 - 16 July 1852 betw. Pleasant Howell and Adaline his wife and John P. Carter all of FCV in consideration of a swop one certain parcel of ground in the town of Jacksonville on the southeast corner of said Howells lott adjoining the lotts of said Carter and Major Howard and on the back ally south of main street and bounded as follows . . . Beginning at the southeast corner of said Howells lott on said back ally oposit the graveyard and on the corner of Major Howards lott westward along the said direction . . . to the back end of said Carters lott (signed) Pleasant Howell, Adaline Howell recorded Floyd County Court 16 July 1852
DBF, pg. 391 - 16 July 1852 betw. John P. Carter and Pleasant Howell in consideration of a part of a lot of ground the said John P. Carter doth grant Pleasant Howell a certain lot of ground in the town of Jacksonville containing 624 feet adjoining Howells lot beginning on Main street corner to the said Howels formerly McCabes lot (signed) John P. Carter
I also relinquish my right title and interest to all the rooms which the said Pleasant Howel has adjoining me except the right and privelige of building a chimney through said rooms as large as I or my successors may ever think proper (signed) John P. Carter recorded: Floyd County Court 16 July 1852
DBF, pg. 393 - 30 Mar 1852 betw. Wm. David and John Howell grants unto the said John Howell the following property to wit. two bead steads beads and furniture one beaureau one foling table one clock one silver watch 5 chairs two ovens one skillett one hand saw one twoning lay one duff toil saw 2 plains and all the ballance of his tools in trust to secure the payment of a debt due to Pleasant Howell dive by bond and having date with the indenture and on demand for the sum of $40.00 (signed) William David recorded: Floyd County Court 31 July 1852
DBF, pg. 410 - Constable Bond - We John Howell, Lott J. Evans and Adam Harter are bound to the Commonwealth of VA for $2,000 . . . We bind ourselves 23 September 1852. The consideration of the above obligation that John Howell has been declared duly elected by the qualified voters in the 3rd. district to the Office of Constable for the term of two years from the 1st. of July last. Now if . . . (signed) John Howell, Lott J. Evans, Adam Harter recorded: Floyd Sept Court 1852