Chancery Court Abstract

GROUND, HAMM, SPELMAN - 1787 - Washington County

Peter HAMM vs Peter GROUND and Philip GROUND - Contract to Lease 

In 1774, Philip GROUND leased 150 acres on tract Nottingham from 
Samuel BEALL Jr, agent for Lacy EASTEP and Elizabeth BROOKS for 21 
years.  His brother, Adam GROUND was to purchase 50 acres of this 
part.  Philip then sold all his rights in the remaining 100 acres 
of leased land to Michael SPELMAN in August 1784.  (not recorded)
[MSA S 512-2185; Loc 1-36-2-88-2115 dated 1787]