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The following deeds of Early Co. Georgia were copied from the original Deed books in Early Co. Georgia on the Sheffield's by Tom Sheffield. He has generously donated the deeds so that others may benefit from his hard work.
Tom is a descendant of West Sheffield through his youngest son Thomas W. Sheffield, CSA. born 21 November, 1839 Early Co., and died 6 December, 1891 Dooly Co., GA.
See the Sheffield Index page for more on the Sheffield Families
Page 278 9 September 1823. William Nobles of Twiggs Co., GA., to Arthur Sheffield of Early Co., Ga,. Lot 165 in 6th District. Deed made in Twiggs Co., GA.
Page 287 19 October 1822. Deed, Hugh Freeman of Putnam Co., GA. to Arthur Sheffield of Pulaski Co., GA., lot 155 in 6th District. Recorded 28 Jan. 1824.
Page 344 Deed, John Hayman of Laurens Co., to Isham Sheffield of Early Co., Lot 28 in 28th District. Recorded 30 Jan. 1824.
Page 358 19 Feb. 1822. Deed from Malcom Dent, Agent, to Isham Sheffield of Early Co., GA., lot 101 in 28th District. 19 Feb. 1824.
Page 408 Power of Attorney from Thomas Eidson of Oglethorpe Co., GA. to Wright Sheffield of Early Co., GA. to sell land lot 77 in the 28th district of Early Co., drawn by orphans of Thomas Eidson deceased. Witnesses John Phillips, John Ritman, Record 15 November 1824. John Cadenhead JIC.
Page 409 Deed from Wright Sheffield, attorney for Thomas Eidson of Oglethorpe of Oglethorpe Count to West Sheffield of Early Co., in consideration of $300., land lot #77 in the 28th district Early. Drawn by Thomas Eidson of Rawl's district Oglethorpe Co., and granted Feb 4, 1824. Witnesses James Bush, Etheldred Hayes.
Page 443 31 August 1822. Deed from John Swann of Green Co., GA. to Wright Sheffield of Laurens Co. Consideration $100 for lot #201 in 6th district, 250 acres. Witnesses Douglas Watson, Mahala Hunter, Sarah Watson. Recorded 2 March 1825.
Page 444 29 November 1823. Deed from John Dix of Oglethorpe Co., Briant Sheffield of Early Co. Consideration $75. for 250 acres. Lot #203 in 6th district Early Co. Witnesses Isham Sheffield, Thomas Bailey, J.P. Recorded 2 March 1825.
Page 445 15 July 1824. Deed from James Bush of Early Co., GA. to Seaborn Hays of Early. Consideration $400. for lot #38 in 6th district, 250 acres. Witnesses Joshua Daughtry, Jno. Whittaker. Registered 12 September 1824.
Page 478 7 March 1825, deed from William Howard to Arthur Sheffield, both of Early Co., GA. Part of lot#125 in __ district. Recorded 23 July 1825.
Page 522 29 November 1820. Deed from William Roberts of Alston's district of Montgomery Co., GA. to John Miller of same. Consideration $40. for land lot #364 in 5th district Early Co.,. Witnesses Daniel McCranie, Wm. Blair, J. I. C. Registered 13 August 1825.
Page 525 28 December 1824. Deed from Burwell Evans and Rebecca Evans to Isham Sheffield. All residents of Early Co., GA. Conveyed lot #13 in 6th district of Early. Matthew Hodges, J. P.
Page 536 30 January 1828. Receipt to James Bush from West(X)Sheffield, $700., for slaves. Witnesses Thos. H. Paul, Thos. H. Gregory. Recorded 30 January 1828.
Page 536 Receipt to James Bush, $425. for slaves, from West(X)Sheffield. Witnesses Thos. H. Paul, Thos. H. Gregory.
DEED BOOK B
Page 43 19 November 1825. Deed from William Hartsfield of Oglethorpe Co., GA. to Wright Sheffield of Early Co., GA. Consideration was $100. for lot #77 in 6th district. Witnesses Watkins Tapley, John Bozeman. Recorded 1 September 1828.
Page 77 1 July 1826. Deed from Jefferson Nichols to Isham Sheffield. Consideration was $200. for lot # 104 in 5th district. Witnesses N. McBryde, Jas. Bush. Recorded 16 November 1826.
page 81 12 November 1825. Deed from William McDonald of Early Co., to Isham Sheffield of Early Co. Lot #240 in 13th district. Witnesses Garrett Freeman, Solomon V. Wilson. Recorded 16 November 1826.
page 122 4 January 1827. Deed, from Daniel Pynes of Henry Co., GA. to Drewry Roberts of Early Co., GA. Consideration $150. for land lot #51 in 28th district of Early Co. Witnesses F. H. Hall, A McBryde. Registered 8 January, 1827.
page 143 4 February 1826. Deed from Peter L. Jackson to Briant Sheffield of Early. Consideration was $300. for lot #202 in 6th district. Witnesses John Neves, Right Sheffield. Recorded 20 February 1829.
page 183 Benjamin Collier signs receipt to Arthur Sheffield for sale of slaves, $112.50. Witnesses D. Smith, Mills Ezell.
page 189 Benjamin Collier received of Arthur Sheffield, $112.50 for Slave. Witnesses D. Smith, Mills Ezell.
DEED BOOK C
page 55 Deed from Etheldred Hays to West Sheffield for 2 three year old steers and lot #242 in 13th district of Early Co., on West of Spring Creek on North West corner containing 30 acres. Witnesses James W. Alexander, Joel W. Perry, Recorded 20 June 1829.
page 111 6 January 1829 Sheriff�s deed. On Fi. Fa. from suit of John Sheffield and others vs. John McCormack. Sheriff Solomon Willson to James Bush. Lot # 30 in 28th district. Recorded 5 August 1829.
page 198 6 September 1823. Power of Attorney from Council B. Ingram of Burke Co., to Bryant Sheffield.
page 199 7 September 1823. Power of Attorney from John Black to Bryant Sheffield.
page 210 19 September 1829. Richard C. Spann, exr. of the Estate of Isham Sheffield, to William Wilson. Witnesses W. Sheffield, John Mc Donald, J. P. Recorded 18 August 1829.
page 294 ?? September 1830. Deed from Etheldred Hays to John Sheffield. Lot #242 in 13th district. Witnesses James Hays, James Howard
page 266 7 August 1830. Deed from Wright Sheffield of Madison Co., East Florida Territory to Bryant Sheffield of the State of GA. and Early Co., for $600., lot #202 in 6th district Early Co. Witnesses Silas Koker, Jonathan Coker, Frederick (X) Sheffield. Recorded 10 March 1831.
page 281 11 April 1831. Deed from Wm. Jones of Baldwin Co., to William Thompson of Early Co., Consideration ??, lot #167 in 13th district. Witnesses Arthur Sheffield, Hustus Studstill.
page 292 3 March 1831. Deed from Matthew Fenn of Pike Co., Ala. to Arthur Sheffield, lot #187 in 28th district. Witness Joshua Daughtry, Hubert Holder.
page 310 3 January 1831. Deed from Etheldred Hays to Drury Sheffield, lot #14 in 28th district. Witnesses N. McBryed, D. D. Smith J. P.
page 316 26 October 1831. Deed from Etheldred Hays to Robert W.W. Sheffield. Lot #384 in 28th district. Witnesses Anthony Hutchins, N. McBryde.
DEED BOOK D
Page 88 2 May 1831. Deed from Commissioners of public buildings of the Co., to John Sheffield. Consideration $70. for land in Blakely, Town lot number 2, on the west block, 3/4 acres. Commissioners were David D. Smith, Benj. Collier, N. McBryde. Witnesses were James Bush, Anthony Hutchins, James W. Alexander, J. I. C.
Page 88 $3000. Bond for tax collectors: James Hays, William Hays, Wynn Sheffield.
Page 95 7 November 1831. From John Sheffield to James Bush, lot #2 in town of Blakely. 3/4 acre. Consideration was $25. Witnesses Samuel Gaines, D. D. Smith, J. P. Recorded 4 April 1833.
Page 108 18 January 1833. Deed from Richard Spann, executor of the estate of Isham Sheffield, to Etheldred Hayes, lot #28 in the 28th District. Consideration was $150. Recorded 6 August 1833. Witnesses G. F. Spann, J. Roach.
Page 109 3 August 1833. Deed from Etheldred Hayes to Robert W. W. Sheffield. Lot #28 in the 28th District. Witnesses John Lewis, Irwin Bird. Recorded 6 August 1833.
Page 149 6 January 1834. Deed from William Casey, attorney for John L. Rodgers of Newton Co., to Drewry Sheffield. Lot conveyed was #15 in the 28th District. Witnesses N. McBryde, Noah Phillips.
Page 163 7 May 1834. Deed from James Bush, attorney for William Mullaly, to Elizabeth Sheffield, parent and natural guardian of West and Chloe Sheffield. Consideration was $150. for lot #71 in 28th District, 250 acres. Witnesses William Bush, R. W. Sheffield
Page 192 29 December 1834. Deed from Etheldred Hays to Robert W. Sheffield. Consideration $50. for lot #13 in 28th District. 25 acres in southwest corner. Witnesses Irwin Bird, James G. Collier.
Page 196 6 February 1835. Deed from Seaborn Hays to Drewry Sheffield, consideration $50. for lot #92 in 28th District. 14 acres on east side of Blue Creek. Witnesses James Hays, James G. Collier. Recorded 6 February 1835.
Page 197 16 February 1835. Deed from George R. McElvy of Stewart Co., to Arthur Sheffield. Consideration was $500. for lots #152 and #153 in 6th District, on east side of Spring Creek. 500 acres. Witnesses James Hays, Joel W. Perry. Recorded 5 March 1835.
Page 200 7 July 1834. Henry Co., Alabama. Deed from Richard Spann, executor of the estate of Isham Sheffield to John Sheffield. Lot #13 in 6th District. Consideration was $100. Recorded 18 May 1835. 250 acres. Witnesses Abner Nile, J. H. Cummings, Joel L. Porter.
Page 201 14 July 1834. Deed from John Sheffield of Early Co., to Wm. Phillips of Early. Consideration was $250. for lot #13 in 6th District. Recorded 18 March 1835. Witnesses J. W. Perry, Richard Grist.
Page 205 27 March 1835. Deed from West (X) Sheffield of Early Co., to Barnett Cody of Early. Consideration was $1500. for lot #77 in 28th District Early Co. Witnesses Wm. Phillips, Joel Perry. Recorded 21 April 1835.
Page 231 26 September 1835. Sheriff's deed on Fi. Fa. from suit of Evan Taylor vs. Wright Sheffield. High bid was Richard Parker, for $290. for lot #77 in 6th District. 250 acres. Witnesses Joel W. Perry, Jas. G. Collier. Recorded 2 October 1835.
Page 244 9 November 1835. Deed from Etheldred Hays to West Sheffield, in consideration of $500. for land on east side of Spring Creek, 225 acres. Lot #242 in 13th District. Witnesses James Singleton, B. W. Henderson J. P. Recorded 24 November 1835.
Page 256 10 December 1835. Deed from Robert W. Sheffield to Michael Stinson of Early Co.,. Consideration was $600. for lot #28 in Early and lot #13 in 28th District, 25 acres. Witnesses E. B. Lightfoot, Joel W. Perry.
Page 262 4 January 1836. Deed from Thomas H. Gregory to Robert W. Sheffield. Consideration was $170. for lot #347 in 26th District. Witnesses Joel W. Perry, Jas. W. Alexander. Recorded 5 January 1836.
Page 278 9 January 1836. Deed from Hustus Studstill to West Sheffield, for $205., lot #166 in 13th District, 250 acres. Witnesses Enoch Norris, John Sheffield, J. P.
Page 349 20 August 1836. Promissory Note from John Sheffield to pay West Sheffield $800. before 1 January 1838 for 40 head cattle. Witnesses ? Holloman, Wm. Thompson, L. Dunn.
Page 341 22 September 1836. Deed from Arthur Sheffield to George W. Hardiway of Warren Co.,. Consideration was $2000. for 125 acres in lot #125, lots #155, #156, #165, all in 6th District. Witnesses J. W. Perry, John Phillips, J. P.
Page 348 7 November 1836. Deed from John Wilson to West Sheffield, for $835., lot #170 in 13th District. Witnesses Uriah Feagin, L. Dunn, J. P. Recorded 16 November 1836.
Page 349 10 November 1836. J. Barnett Cody, executor of the Last Will and Testament of John McCormick, late of Warren Co., to West Sheffield of Early Co., for high bid, lot #237 in 13th District, 250 acres. Witnesses Joel W. Perry, James G. Collier.
Page 356 26 October 1833. Deed from Arthur Sheffield to John H. Bryan. Consideration #250. for #187 in 28th District. Witnesses Anthony Hutchins, Richard Grist. Recorded 28 November 1836.
Page 370 15 January 1830. Deed from Bryan Sheffield to William McDaniel of Baker Co., and William Colley of Wilkinson Co., for $1800., lot #398 in the 6th District. Witnesses Ezekiel Reece, Jonas Griffin. Registered 12 December 1836.
Page 380 23 December 1831. Deed from William Sutton of Early Co., to Arthur Sheffield of same. Consideration $85. for lot #168 in 6th District. Witnesses Bryant (X) Sheffield Sr., Bryant (X) Sheffield Jr.
Page 411 19 January 1836. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to Joshua Gay of Early, 250 acres, lot #48 in 6th District. Witnesses Joshua Daughtry, Joshua Gay, Sr. Recorded 5 March 1837.
Page 435 9 October 1836. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to Moses Warren of Gadsden Co., (Fla). Consideration was $1500. for lot #242 on east side of Spring Creek in 13th District. Witnesses S. M. Holoman, C. B. Allen, L. Dunn, J. P. Recorded 2 May 1837.
Page 438 17 February 1835. Deed from Robert W. Sheffield to John W. Devereaux of Early Co.,. Consideration $440. for lot #385 in the 26th District, 109 acres. Witnesses Thos. C. Sullivan, Wm Bell. J. P.
Page 438 12 August 1836. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to C. B. Allen, consideration $400. for #166 in 13th District, 250 acres. Witnesses John Sheffield, Thomas Allen, L. Dunn J. P. Recorded 2 May 1837.
Page 455 28 February 1837. Power of Attorney from Joseph Wharton to James Bush. Witnesses David V. A. Bush, Drewry Sheffield.
Page 456 9 March 1837. Deed from A. J. A. Jackson to Elizabeth Minter. Lot #385 in 26th District. Witnesses John Porter, John Sheffield.
Page 483 4 March 1837. Deed from Joseph G. Blance of Chatham Co., GA. to Bryant Sheffield of Early Co. Consideration $100. for 250 acres, lot #398 in the 6th District. Witnesses Irwin Bird, James M. Sheffield. Recorded 11 August 1837.
Page 487 31 July 1837. Deed from Bryant (X) Sheffield of Early Co., to William McDonald of Baker Co., for $1800. 250 acres, lot #398 in 6th District. Witnesses William Norwood, Ezekiel Pierce.
Page 499 3 October 1837. Deed from R. W. Sheffield, administrator of the estate of Drewry Sheffield, to Drewry Roberts. Lot #92 in 28th District of Early Co. Witnesses Geo. T. Spann, Daniel M. Jordan, J. P. Recorded 4 October 1837.
Page 501 3 October 1837. Deed from Robert W. Sheffield, administrator of the estate of Drewry Sheffield to William Bush, both of Early Co. Lot #15 in 26th District. Witnesses George T. Spann, David M. Jordan, J. P. Recorded 9 October 1837.
Page 521 21 March 1837. Deed from George T. Wood of Early Co., to Bryant Sheffield of Early for $100., #197 in 6th District. Witnesses S. Green, Wm. P. Fort, J. I. C. Recorded 20 November, 1837.
DEED BOOK E.
Page 40 3 February 1838. From Alfred Moye to West Sheffield of Early in consideration of $600. for all of lot #190 in 6th District. Witnesses L. M. Holleman, Valentin Rowell, J. P. Recorded 10 March 1838.
Page 40 2 December 1837. Deed from John Marshall of Laurens Co., GA. to West Sheffield of Early for $100. All of lot #244 in 13th District. Witnesses Stephen Hogan, Valentine Rowell, J. P. Recorded 10 March 1838.
Page 86 11 April 1831. Deed from William Jones of Baldwin to Arthur Sheffield of Early Co.,. Consideration $75. for lot #216 in 6th District, 250 acres, witnesses Hustus Studstill, Wm (X) Thompson.
Page 87 11 April 1831. Deed from William Jones of Baldwin Co., to Arthur Sheffield of Early Co., in consideration of $75., lot #215 in 6th District. Witnesses Hustus Studstill, William (X) Thompson.
Page 172 7 December 1838. Deed from Alfred Moye of Early Co., to West Sheffield of Early Co.,. Consideratin $1000. for lot #189 in 6th District, 250 acres. Witnesses William Moye, Delaware Freeman.
Page 175 16 May 1838. Deed from J. M. Holleman of Early Co., GA. to West Sheffield of Early for $800., lot #196 in 13th District. Witnesses John Read, Valentine Rowell, J. P.
Page 201 27 January 1838. Deed from William Hays of Early to Bryan Sheffield of Early, in consideration of $1000., for all of lot #157 in 6th District. 250 acres. Witnesses Irwin Bird, Daniel Kirkland. Recorded 1 March 1839.
Page 263 25 December 1838. Deed from Moses (X) Warren to George Warren Blackburn and Drayton Blackburn of Jefferson Co., Fla. Consideratin $1200. for lot #242 in 13th District. Witnesses West (X) Sheffield, Delaware Freeman, Registered 11 August 1839.
Page 266 5 December 1838. Deed from Delaware Freeman to William Blackburn of Jefferson Co., Fla. Land lot # 143 in the 6th District. Witnesses Moses (X) Warren, West (X) Sheffield. Recorded 14 August 1839.
Page 313 16 July 1839. Deed from Alfred Parker of Barbour Co., AL., to Bryant Sheffield of Early Co., GA. Consideration $600. for House and lot in Fort Gaines, part of lot #363 on Washington Street. adjoining Abednigo McGinty and Solomon V. Wilson. Witnesses Irwin Bird, Allen M. Tatum.
Page 347 23 April 1839. Received of James M. Sheffield $830. for cattle in Early Co.,. Witnesses Mary (X) Barbree, William (X) Finer
Page 352 26 February 1840. Deed from Joseph I. Walton of Early Co., to West Sheffield of Early Co.,. Consideration $500. for lot #205 in 13th District. Witnesses James M. Sheffield, John L. Barbre, J. P. Registered 3 March 1840.
Page 390 1 April 1839. Deed from J. H. Scales of Henry Co., GA. to R. W. Sheffield of Early Co., GA. Consideratin $50. for lot #265 in 13th District. Witnesses J. Calhoun, Jas. G. Holland, J. P. Registered 20 May 1840.
Page 417 20 July 1840. Deed from James G. Collier, attorney for Phillip H. Mantz admr. of Walton Knight, to Isham R. Sheffield. Grantee was high bidder, consideration $10. for lot #298 in 13th District. Witnesses John A. Wood, Wm. Castleberry, Registered 25 July 1840.
Page 467 20 October 1838. Deed from Benjamin Hawkins of Early Co., GA. to James M. Sheffield of Early. Consideration $100. for lot #348 in 13th District. Witnesses Benjamin Hays, James Hays. Recorded 11 February, 1841.
Page 457 16 January 1838. Deed from Chas. H. Campfield of Savannah to William Sheffield of Early. Lot #28 in 4th District, 250 acres. Witnesses W. M. Mattor, Joseph Felt, J. P. Recorded 11 February 1841.
Page 516 16 December 1836. Deed from Ransom and George G. F. Mitchell, executors of R. M. Mitchell, deceased, of Jones Co., GA., to William Sheffield of Early. Consideration was $175. for #178 in 6th District. Witnesses Giles Driver, Edward Clark, Owen Cravy. Recorded 25 April 1841.
Page 517 19 December 1837. Deed from William Sheffield to Arthur Sheffield, both of Early Co., Lot #178 in 6th District. Witnesses were Wright Sheffield, Delaware Freeman, J. P. Recorded 26 April 1841.
Page 537 Receipt for shares in Estate of Isham Sheffield
12 June 1840, John Sheffield, $53. as share.
22 May 1840, Westly Sheffield, $37., from guardian.
25 May 1840, Westly Sheffield, $53. as share.
12 June 1840, Wm. Wilson, legatee, $53.
12 June 1840, Isham R. Sheffield, legatee, $53.
12 June 1840, Wm. J. Bush, legatee, $53.
12 June 1840, Wm. J. Bush, guardian for minors of D. Sheffield, $53.
12 June 1840, Arthur Sheffield, $53.
"Sworn to and subscribed before me 28th December 1839, Wesley Sheffield"; Witness William Castleberry, J. I. C.. Recorded March the 24th 1841
Page 586 11 January 1836. Deed from Arthur Sheffield to Henry Cravey, 3 lots, 750 acres. Consideration was $1400. Lots were #152, #153, #168 in 6th District. Witnesses William G. Sheffield, S. M. Holloman. Recorded 27 September 1841.
Page 592 4 January 1841. Deed from William G. Sheffield to James McCorkle. Consideration $400. for part of lot #27 in 4th District. Witnesses John Little, Jesse Snellgrove. Recorded 30 September, 1841
DEED BOOK F.
Page 6 20 March 1840. Deed from Arthur Sheffield to Richard Grist. Consideration $1250. for lot #188 in 28th District Early Co.,. Witnesses Wright Sheffield, Daniel G. Sheffield, Jefferson Holder. Recorded 12 May.
Page 18 22 September 1841. Deed from Henry Hardin of Walton Co., to Briant Sheffield of Early Co. Consideration $800. for lot #200 in 6th District. Witnesses, Wm. A. Macon, W. H. Brimberry. Recorded 19 June 1842.
Page 19 26 June 1841. Decatur Co., GA. Deed from Elias D. Hays of Wilkinson Co., GA. to Isham R. Sheffield of Early Co., Consideration $100. for lot #300 in 13th District. Witnesses J. H. Whidden, W. B. Mason, J. P. Recorded 13 June 1842.
Page 20 5 October 1841. Deed from Isham R. Sheffield to Burrell Roberts. Consideration $200. for lot #300 in 13th District, 250 acres. Witnesses James S. Collier, Thos. Speight. Recorded 13 June 1842.
Page 77 Deed from Joel W. Perry to Arthur Sheffield, Sr. Consideration $200. for lots #166 and #195 in 13th District. Witnesses C. B. Allen, Jas. Bush. Registered 28 December 1842.
Page 82 31 December 1842. Deed from Elizabeth (X) Sheffield to Joseph W. Lane. Consideration $15. for lot # 71 in 28th District Early Co., GA. East of line run by Joseph W. Lane and Westley Sheffield. Witnesses Jooly An Jordan, Daniel M. Jordan J. P. Registered 6 January 1843.
Page 115 5 April 1843. Deed from Linnaus B. Smith of State of Virginia to Bryant Sheffield of Early Co.,. Consideration $400. for lot #298 in 6th District. Witnesses Seaborn Sheffield, Dempsey Harrell.
Page 127 3 July 1839. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to Bryant Sheffield, both of Early Co., GA. 150 acres part of lot #244 in 13th District. Witnesses John S. Barbre, J. P., Council Allen, J. P. Recorded 28 June, 1843.
Page 127 12 Nov. 1840. Deed from Bryant Sheffield to Henry Ball, both of Early Co.,. 150 acres on West Side of Spring Creek. Witnesses Stephen Owens, C. B. Allen, J. P. Recorded 29 June 1843.
Page 140 21 May 1840. Deed from Alfred Moye of Early Co., to Arthur Sheffield of Early. Consideration $400. for all of lot #184 in 6th District. Witnesses James Mc Cown, John Phillips, J. P. Recorder 18 Sept. 1843.
Page 163 1 January 1843. Deed from William (X) Tuten to Bryant Sheffield, Sr. Both resided in Early Co., Consideration was $500. for all of lot #318 in the 6th District and the west part of lot #323 in the 6th District, 380 acres. Witnesses James Hays, Allen Gay, J. P. Registered 4 January 1844.
Page 219 10 February 1843. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to Nathaniel Hesters both of Early Co., Consideration $240. for all of east half or part of lot #196 in 13th District Early Co., GA. Witnesses Stephen Owens, John S. Barbre J. P. Registered 29 Jun 1844.
Page 285 28 August 1840. Deed from W. J.(X) Miller to James Philman of Early.
Pae 286 Deed from James Philman to Robert W. Hays. Witnesses Robt. W. Sheffield, Isham R. Sheffield.
Page 288 Deed from R. W. Sheffield to James Philmon. Consideration $5. for lot #170 in 26th District, 250 acres. Witnesses R. W. Sheffield, Jr., Joel L. Porter, J. P.
Page 299 16 August 1845. Deed from John (X) Franklin to Nathaniel Hesters. Lot #165 in 13th District. Witnesses Isham Sheffield, D. Q. Davis, J. P. Registered 19 August 1845.
Page 306 25 July 1845. Deed from Wesley Sheffield to Benjamin Collier Jr. Consideration $350. for west half of lot #71 in 28th District and west half of lot #72 in 28th District. Total 250 acres. Witnesses Richard Caldwell, Joseph A. Johnson, J. P. Registered 22 September 1845.
Page 503 29 July 1845. Deed from William McDaniel to Westly (West) Sheffield. Consideration $100. for lot # 262 in 13th District. Witnesses Bryan Sheffield, Danl Meyers, J. P. Registered 18 May 1846.
Page 534 22 December 1845. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to Isham Sheffield. Consideration $500. for lot # 100 in the 6th District of Early Co., 250 acres. Witnesses N. Hesters, John S. Barbre, J. P. Registered 31 August 1846.
Page 534 22 December 1845. Deed from West (X) Sheffield of Early Co., to John C. Sheffield of Early Co.,. Consideration $500. for half of lot #189 in the 6th District. Witnesses N. Hesters, J. S. Barbre, J. P. Registered 31 August 1846.
DEED BOOK G.
Page 111 25 January 1847. Deed from West Sheffield of Early Co., to Jeremiah Fowler of Early. Consideration $100. for lot #262 in 13th District. Witnesses W. Grimes, Wm. Thompson. Recorded 26 May 1847.
Page 144 12 January 1847. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to Mary Ann Elizabeth Sheffield, grandaughter. Consideration $5. for lot #189 in 6th District. Witnesses Randale McDonald, Bryan Sheffield, Charles W. Bush. Registered 10 July 1847.
Page 406 ? 1849. Deed from Isham R. Sheffield to Wesley Sheffield. Lot #61. District not shown.
DEED BOOK H.
Page 12 27 March 1849. Deed from John W. Raines, of Barbour Co., AL., to West Sheffield, in consideration of $250. for land lot # 204 in 13th District. Witness, John C. Sheffield, Nathaniel Hester, J. P. Recorded 30 March 1849.
Page 107 8 February 1847. Deed from West (X) Sheffield of Early Co., to Susan Holomon and Eliza Flowers. Consideration $100. for lot #340 in 6th District. Witnesses Anna (X) Fillman, N. Hesters.
Page 330 11 December 1850. Deed from Isham Sheffield of Early to West Sheffield of Early in consideration of $100., for lot #190 in 6th District, 250 acres. Witnesses George W. Cleveland, Thos. Allen. Recorded 6 August 1851.
Page 331 22 February 1851. Deed from Cary Cox of Cobb Co., to West Sheffield of Early Co., Consideration was $250. for lot #212 in 6th District. Witnesses John C. Sheffield, Arthur Sheffield. Recorded 6 August 1851.
Page 392 15 January 1852. Deed from West Sheffield to Joel Hightower of Dooly Co., Consideration was $300. for lots #190, #212, and the northern half of #189 in the 6th District. 675 acres. Witnesses H. D. Cleveland, G. W. Cleveland, J. P. Recorded 4 February 1852.
DEED BOOK J.
Page 54 24 November 1848. Deed from William G. Sheffield of Early to James A. Poythress of Early, consideration $350., for all of lot #73 in 4th District. Witnesses Wm. H. Singleton, S. R. Singleton.
Page 112 22 November 1851. Deed from Seaborn Sheffield of Early to John A. Timmons. Lots #393 in 6th District and #389 in 7th. Witnesses William Sasser, Jacob D. Worsham, J. P. Recorded 9 April 1853.
Page 116 29 March 1853. Deed from James M. Sheffield to William Kimbrel, lots #406 and #407 in 12th District, Baker Co.,. Witnesses G. Grant, Isaac Bush J. P.
Page 120 1 March 1853. Deed from James C. Edwards of Bibb Co., to James Sheffield of Early Co., for $50., lot #381 in 6th District. Witnesses Asher Ayres, J. E. Wells, Notary Public. Recorded 18 April 1853.
Page 136 26 April 1853. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to "my son" Arthur Sheffield, consideration of $1., three slaves. Witnesses Willis Jones, Lott (X) Watkins, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 26 April 1853.
Page 137 16 December 1852. Deed from William Sasser and Russia Sasser to Seaborn Sheffield. Lot #200 in 6th District. Witnesses Reuben McCorquedale, John H. Timmons, Isaac Bush, J. P.
Page 139 1 February 1853. Deed from Isham Sheffield of Early to Bolling H. Robinson, all of #393 in 13th. Witnesses James B. Brown, G. W. Holmes, J. I. C. Recorded 2 April 1853.
Page 227 1 February 1853. Deed from Sam D. Webb of Baker Co., to William G. Sheffield of Early Co., in consideration of $100. for lot #109 in 4th District. Witnesses Frances Terrell, Geo. B. King, Not. Public, Baker Co., Recorded 18 August 1853.
Page 306 8 January 1853. Deed from Calvin R. Swearingen of Early Co., to Arthur Sheffield of Early Co.,. Consideration was $300. following Page missing.
Page 329 19 November 1852. Deed from West (X) Sheffield of Early Co., to "my son" John C. Sheffield of Baker Co., consideration $1., for three slaves, Stephen, 23, Nancy, 30, Shadrick 4. Witnesses Arthur Sheffield, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 16 February 1854.
Page 330 28 December 1853. Deed from West (X) Sheffield of Early to John C. Sheffield of Baker Co., for $1500. lots #205, east half of #204, west half of #196 in 13th District. Witnesses Willis Jones, Isaac Bush, J. P. Nelly (X) Sheffield waived dower.
Page 331 28 December 1853. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to John C. Sheffield, agent for Louiza and Thomas Sheffield of Early Co., Consideration was $1500. for use, benefit and advantage of Thos. and Louiza until they come of age (21), with possession of dwelling house. All of lot #237, West half of #204, and all of lot #244 in 13th District. Witnesses Willis Jones, Isaac Bush, J. P. Nelley (X) Sheffield waived dower.
Page 332 19 October 1853. Deed from Isham Sheffield to Robert I. Flinn, in consideration of $1000. , for all of lot #165 west of Little Creek, and all of # 196 both in the 13th District. Witnesses Arthur Shuffield, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 16 February 1854.
Page 344 7 February 1854. Deed from Isham R. Sheffield of Early to Thomas B. Andrews of Early in consideration of $800. for lot #393 in 13th District. Witnesses Thos. Speight, B. H. Robinson, J. I. C. Recorded 14 March 1854.
Page 350 16 December 1852. Deed from Seaborn Sheffield to William Sasser. Lot #157 in 6th District. Witnesses Reuben McCorquedale, John C. Timmons. Recorded 18 March 1854.
Page 365 24 November 1853. Deed from West Sheffield, Sr. of Early Co., to Isham Sheffield of Early. Consideration was $400. for lot #200 in 13th District. Witnesses Willis Jones, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 13 April 1854.
Page 366 24 November 1853. Deed from West Sheffield to "my son" Isham Sheffield. Consideration was $1. for one slave, Dick, 13. Witnesses Willis Jones, Lot (X) Watkins. Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 13 April 1854.
Page 381 9 February 1854. Deed from James C. E. Edwards of Bibb Co., to Wesley Sheffield of Early and William Weaver of Baker Co., Consideration was $200. for lot #381 in 6th District, 250 acres. Witnesses Thos. J. Harper, T. R. Bloom, N. P. Recorded 4 May 1854.
Page 398 26 April 1854. Deed from Robert Taylor of Clark Co., to Wesley Sheffield and his mother Elizabeth Sheffield, of Early Co. Consideration was a promissory note for $300. Lots #60, #61, and #62 in the 28th District. Witnesses Richard D. B. Taylor, Sarah E. Taylor, and John H. Whitaker, J. P. Recorded 16 May 1854.
Page 430 6 May 1851. Deed from James Bush, administrator of the Estate of Daniel G. Sheffield deceased, to Bryant A. Sheffield of Early, consideration $25. for lot #39 in 13th District, 250 acres. Witnesses James G. Vann, James B. Brown Clk. Superior Court E. C. Recorded 4 July 1854.
Page 433 10 January 1843. Deed, from Moses and William Weaver of Early Co., to Arthur Sheffield of Early Co., in consideration of $100. for lot #331 in the 12th District. Witnesses James M. Sheffield, Joseph Roe. Registered 7 July 1854.
Page 475 2 November 1853. Deed from John T. Thweatt of Spaulding Co., to Arthur Sheffield of Early Co., for $100., lot #197 in the 13th District. Witnesses Jas. D. McCullers, Culbert Webb.
Page 490 1 December 1849. Deed from Seaborn Sheffield of Early to William Sutton of Baker for $50., lot #363 in 6th District. Witnesses Giles Shute, Warren Sutton, Jr. Recorded 17 October 1854.
Page 493 3 January 1851. Deed from Randall Avera of Crawford Co., to Arthur Sheffield of Early Co., Consideration was $50. for lot #217 in ?? District. Witnesses Briant (X) Brown, John Phillips, J. P. Recorded 15 November 1854.
Page 493 4 August 1854. Deed from Freeman Sheffield of Early Co., to Seaborn Sheffield of Early. Consideration was $800. for lot #199 in 6th District. Witnesses John J. Perry, Joshua Perry, J. P. Recorded 15 November 1854.
Page 504 25 August 1854. Deed from Robert Taylor of Clarke Co., to Arthur Sheffield of Early Co.,. Consideration was $300. for lot #255 in 6th District. Witnesses Geo. T. Fellows, Thos. R. R. Cobb, Not. Public. Recorded 22 November 1854.
Page 515 20 November 1854. Deed from Arthur Sheffield of Early Co., to Benjamin Phillips of Early Co.,. Lot #183 in 6th District. Witnesses Bryant (X) Sheffield, James P. Rankins. Recorded 5 December 1854.
Page 553 8 January 1855. Deed from Arthur Sheffield, Sr. to William Sheffield of Calhoun Co.,. and James M. Sheffield of Baker, in trust for Permilia Sheffield, wife of Walker Kimbrell, Slaves. Witnesses Geo. N. MCleren, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 18 January 1855.
Page 563 27 June 1854. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to John C. Sheffield in trust for Thomas Sheffield. In consideration of "natural love and affection for my son Thomas Sheffield " of the Co., of Early and $5. Six slaves, Ester 35, her two children, John Wesly 6, Madison 2, Kissiah 6, George 23, and Fountain 13. Witnesses, Isaac J. Dubose, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 23 January 1855.
Page 564 27 June 1854. Deed from West (X) Sheffield to John C. Sheffield, in trust for "daughter" Louisa Sheffield, Slaves Wiley,14, Creasy,10, Augustus 10. Also 250 acres in the 13th District adjoining "land given to my son Thomas". Witnesses Isaac J. Dubose, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 23 January 1855.
Page 587 22 September 1849. Deed from Thomas Collier to Arthur Sheffield, both of Early Co. Consideration was $100. for lot #183 in 6th District. Witnesses Wm (X) Diaes, Thos. Allen, J. P. Recorded 2 February 1850.
Page 591 16 January 1847. Bill of Sale for Slaves from Jefferson Holder of Baker Co., to Arthur Sheffield of Early Co., Witness, Joshua Perry, J. P. Recorded 2 February 1855.
Page 597 8 January 1855. Deed of Gift from Arthur Sheffield to Bryant A. Sheffield. Both resided in Early Co.,. Witnesses were G. W. McClain, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 7 February 1855.
Page 598 8 January 1855. Deed of Gift from Arthur Sheffield of Early Co., to James M. Sheffield of Baker Co., Slaves. Witnesses George N. McClarin, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 7 February 1855.
Page 612 30 March 1854. Deed from William Dixon to Isham R. Sheffield and R. H. Stanford. Lots #248, #273, #249 in 26th District.
Page 613 8 August 1854. Deed from Isham R. Sheffield and Roial H. Stanford to Thomas B. Andrews, all of Early Co. Conveyed lots #248, #249, #273 in 26th District. Witnesses P. L. Robinson, Jas. B. Brown, J. I. C. Recorded 13 February 1855.
DEED BOOK K.
Page 33 8 January 1855. Deed from Arthur Sheffield, Sr. to West Sheffield, Jr. Slaves. Witnesses George N. McClarin, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 9 June 1855.
Page 39 8 January 1855. Deed from Arthur Sheffield Sr. to William Sheffield of Calhoun Co., and James M. Sheffield of Baker Co., in trust for Lucy Ann Matthews, wife of Gabriel Matthews of Dale Co., Alabama. Later in the deed grantee is called July Ann Matthews. Slaves. Witnesses Geo. N. Mclarin, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 12 June 1855.
Page 45 8 January 1855. Deed from Arthur Sheffield to William and James M. Sheffield, in trust for Elizabeth Sheffield, wife of Jefferson Holder. Slaves. Witnesses G. N. McClarin, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 19 June 1855.
Page 73 8 January 1855. Deed from Arthur Sheffield to William Sheffield and James M. Sheffield in trust for daughter Eliza, wife of William Weaver of Early Co.,. Slaves. Witnesses George N. McLarin, Isaac Bush, J. P. Recorded 9 June 1855.
Page 432 3 March 1866. Blakely, GA. "I promise to pay S. S. Stafford or to his order, 2 "bales cotton". Thomas (X) Sheffield. W. W. Fleming, J. I. C.
DEED BOOK L.
Page 599 Deed Wesley Sheffield was grantor. Grantee not copied. Lot conveyed was #100, District not named.
Page 605 Deed. Date not copied. Grantor was Wesley Sheffield. Lot conveyed was #61, District not shown.
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