Daniel Lee
Elizabeth Lee et al
The State of Texas, County of Fannin
Know all men --------- that I, Daniel W. Lee,of the County of Hunt in the Stat of Texs, for and in consideration of the love and affection I bear my beloved wife Elizabeth Lee, my son Amos Lee and my daughter Martha Lee, of the County and State last above named and for the consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars --me in hand paid by the said Elizabeth, Amos, and Martha Lee, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and for the further consideration, that the said Elizabeth, Amos, and Martha Lee shall pay whenever demand is made, for the same after the expiration of 12 months from the date hereof, the following named sums of money, the following named persons (viz) To David Lee, the sum of ($170.00) One hundred and seventy dollars, which I owe him. To Susan Mahan wife of Frank Mahan, the sum of ($5.00) five dollars, to John E. Lee ($5.00) five dollars. To Henry Lee ($5.00) five dollars. To Robert J. Lee ($5.00) five dollars. To Minerva Smith wife of Martin Smith ($5.00) five dollars. To Mary Clanahan wife of Peter Clanahan ($5.00) five dollars. To Nancy Freeman, wife of William Freeman, ($5.00) five dollars. To Lucy Miller wife of Elijah Miller ($5.00) five dollars. Have this day and do hereby grant, bargain, sell; give a lien, and convey and transfer to the said Elizabeth Lee, Amos Lee and Martha Lee, all of my property both real and personal in the State of Texas. To be equally divided between them the said Elizabeth, Amos and Martha Lee, after paying the amounts as set forth above. My Stock brand is O.K. and my deeds and transfers are of record in the county. It is expressly understood and agreed, that I, the said Daniel W. Lee, shall have, and do hereby reserve the management, control, and disposition of the said property, or any part thereof, for my own use and benefit, for and during my natural life. To have and to hold unto the said Elizabeth Lee, Amos Lee and Martha Lee their heirs or assigns forever, and I the said Daniel W. Lee do hereby bind myself to warrant and forever defend the title to the said property both real and personal unto the said Elizabeth Lee, Amos Lee and Martha Lee, their heirs or assigns against all adverse claimants, claiming the same or any part thereof, saving and excepting the foregoing reservations to myself, of the right to manage, control and dispose of said property, or any part thereof. In testimony whereof I hereunto sign my name and affix my scrawl for seal this the 17th day of Marth 1876.
Daniel W. Lee (his mark)
witness
James J. Galbraith
The State of Texas
Fannin County
Benjamin W. A. Evans a Justice of the Peace of Fannin County, Texas and ex officio Notary Public this day personally appeared Danl W. Lee, Grantor in the foregoing County --- dated Marth 17th 187, said Lee being personally known to me and acknoledged that he executed and signed the same for the purpose and consideration therein expressed. Witness my hand and -- seal this 17th day of Marth 1876
W. A. Evans J.P and ex off. N.P. F. C.Tex.
filed for record at 1 o'clock P M.
Oct 16th 1876
J. H. Oliphint County Clerk