Joseph WOOD vs David LYNN Captain David LYNN of Montgomery County, purchased at public sale, Lot 53 (44 acres) and Lot 54 (19 acres) in Monocacy Manor on 10 Sep 1782 for 550 pounds with a 21 year lease. Commissioners for this sale were Col. Nathaniel RAMSEY and Clement HOLLADAY. The property had been confiscated and Thomas BEATTY was acting Sheriff. At the hearing, Baker JOHNSON was unable to attend because his son was gravely ill. Joseph WOOD was a farmer and there is mention of his insolvency. Testifying for him were: Peter MANTZ, Peter BEARD, Azel WATERS and Robert WICKHAM. William LAMARR testified for Lynn.
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