Aug 15, 1844
Stephen WARD to John MORGAN
pg 156) I have this day sold and do hereby convey to John MORGAN and his assigns forever for the sum of thirteen hundred and forty seven dollars to me paid all my right, title, claims and interest in a certain lot or parcel of slaves, to wit, __ __ __ __ is now in the possession of James LYON of Madison County Tennessee, Claricy, Judy, Creacy and Charles also the increase of Nice, to wit, Elias and Tom with all other increase that may or hereafter be or happen now in the possession of William ASKEY of Lauderdale County Tennessee. I warrant the title to said slaves to said John MORGAN, his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims of all persons and I also warrant them to be sound and healthy and slaves for life this 15th day of August 1844. Interlined before signed the day and date above written.
Stephen WARD (signed & seal)
State of Tennessee Carroll County - Personally appeared before me Young W. ALLEN Clerk of the County Court of said County Stephen WARD with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged that he signed the within for the purpose therein set forth and on the day it bears date given under my hand at office this 15th day of August 1844. Y.W. ALLEN, Clerk
Came to hand at 1 O'Clock p.m. August 15th 1844 and was this day recorded August 15th 1844. Witness M. DILL Register of Carroll County