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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
That I, WILLAND M. HOXIE, of the Town of Charlestown in the State of Rhode Island, hereinafter called the Grantor, in consideration of the sum of Ten (10) Dollars to me paid by the STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS (acting by and through the Department of Agriculture and Conservation, Division of Forests, Parks and Parkways) hereinafter called the Grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby remise, release and forever quitclaim unto the said grantee its successors and assigns forever, all the right, title, interest, property, claim and demand which I now have, or of right ought to have, or claim, in and to
That tract of land containing by estimation thirteen (13) acres, more or less, bounded on the north by the highway, or boundary of leased land, easterly by land formerly owned by Anna Billings, southerly by land formerly owned by Charles Babcock, and westerly by land formerly owned by Anna Billings. Being the same land conveyed to me by deed of Helen M. Billings, Administratrix of the Estate of Joseph D. Wilcox, to Bowen Rigs, Jr., Dated February 28 1934 and recorded in the Records of Land Evidence in said Town of Charlestown in Book 10 at page 131.
Also a certain lot or parcel of land situated in said Town of Charlestown, containing by estimation twenty (20) acres, more or less, and bounded and described as follows: northerly by land formerly of William M. Saunders, easterly by land formerly of William M. Saunders, southerly by land of James Deegan, deceased and southerly and westerly by land formerly of Joshua Clark. Being the same land conveyed to me by deed of James Babbit to Bowen Rigs, dated December 8, 1883 and recorded in the Records of Land Evidence in Book 11 at page 111.
Also a certain tract of land situated in said Town of Charlestown, containing by estimation twenty (20) acres, and bounded as follows: Northerly by land formerly of said William M. Saunders, easterly by land of Homer Babcock, southerly by land formerly of Asa T. and Joseph M. Hoxie, and westerly by land of Homer Babcock. Being the same land conveyed by deed of Helen M. Billings, wife of Christopher F. Billings. Being the same premises conveyed by deed of Celia E. Saunders to me by deed, dated February 23, 1892 and recorded in said records in Book 12 at page 359.
Also a certain tract of woodland situated in said Town of Charlestown known as the "Tabernacle Wood" containing by estimation twenty (20) acres, more or less, lying a little northerly from the Post Road and bounded northerly by land of Asa T. and Joseph M. Hoxie, easterly by land of Asa T. and Joseph M. Hoxie, southerly by land formerly of Asa T. and Joseph M. Hoxie, and westerly by land of Billings M. Tuckerman. Being the same land conveyed by deed of Oliver W. Williams, Commissioner to Joseph M. and Asa T. Hoxie, dated August 1, 1853, and recorded in said records in Book 16 at page 362.
Also that tract of land situated in said Town of Charlestown known as the "Twelve acre lot" containing by estimation twelve (12) acres or less, bounded northerly by land formerly of Jared Babcock heirs, easterly by land formerly of Joseph M. and Asa T. Hoxie, Jr., southerly by land of Samuel A. Hoxie, and westerly by land formerly of George T. Brightman. Being the same premises described as the "Twelve acre Lot" in a deed from Jared Babcock heirs to Joseph M. and Asa T. Hoxie, Jr., dated February 4, 1898 and recorded in said records in Book 13 at page 114.
Also a certain lot or parcel of land situated in said Town of Charlestown, bounded northerly by land formerly of Willard M. Hoxie et al., westerly in part by land formerly of Anna Tuckerman and easterly in part by land formerly of Willard M. Hoxie et al., and northerly southerly by land of Willard M. Hoxie and Arthur R. Hoxie, heirs to the last. Said lot, called on, so-called, "The Flat", so-called, included in the condemnation proceedings for Burlingame Reservation.
Also all right, title and interest of this grantor in and to Parcel No. 2 as said plot and delineated out on plat submitted to and approved by the Rhode Island Metropolitan Park Commission. Land condemned under provisions of Chapter 103 of the General Laws of 1927 Of Chapter 179 of the General Laws of 1923 Burlingame Reservation located in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Deed from Samuel A. Hoxie and Chairman John J. Tillingsbast* and recorded in said records on December 2, 1935.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, with all the rights, privileges and appurtenances thereunto appertaining, unto and to the use of it the said grantee, its successors and assigns forever.
And I the aforementioned grantor, for myself and for my heirs, executors and administrators, do covenant with the said grantee, its successors and assigns, that I will warrant and defend the aforesaid described premises unto the said grantee, its successors and assigns, forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by, through or under me.
And I, Edith M. Hoxie, wife of said Willard M. Hoxie, in consideration of the sum paid as aforesaid, do hereby release and forever quitclaim unto the said grantee and its successors and assigns, all my right of dower in and to the aforementioned described premises.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 2nd
day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty six (1936).
Signed and Sealed in presence of:
LINTON L. BROWN
WILLARD M. HOXIE (L. S.)
EDITH H. HOXIE (L. S.)
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND)
County of Washington )
In Charlestown on the 2nd day of May, A. D. 1936 before me personally appeared
the above named grantor, Willard M. Hoxie and Edith H. Hoxie, his wife, both of them
to me known and known by me to be the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and
they acknowledged said instrument by them executed to be their free act and deed.
LINTON L. BROWN
Notary Public.
Received for record May 2nd, A. D. 1936 at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., and recorded
by [signature]
Town Clerk.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 2nd
day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty six (1936).
Signed and Sealed in presence of:
LINTON L. BROWN
WILLARD M. HOXIE (L. S.)
EDITH H. HOXIE (L. S.)
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND)
County of Washington )
In Charlestown on the 2nd day of May, A. D. 1936 before me personally appeared
the above named grantor, Willard M. Hoxie and Edith H. Hoxie, his wife, both of them
to me known and known by me to be the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and
they acknowledged said instrument by them executed to be their free act and deed.
LINTON L. BROWN
Notary Public.
Received for record May 2nd, A. D. 1936 at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., and recorded
by [signature]
Town Clerk.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 2nd
day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty six (1936).
Signed and Sealed in presence of:
LINTON L. BROWN
WILLARD M. HOXIE (L. S.)
EDITH H. HOXIE (L. S.)
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND)
County of Washington )
In Charlestown on the 2nd day of May, A. D. 1936 before me personally appeared
the above named grantor, Willard M. Hoxie and Edith H. Hoxie, his wife, both of them
to me known and known by me to be the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and
they acknowledged said instrument by them executed to be their free act and deed.
LINTON L. BROWN
Notary Public.
Received for record May 2nd, A. D. 1936 at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., and recorded
by [signature]
Town Clerk.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 2nd
day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty six (1936).
Signed and Sealed in presence of:
LINTON L. BROWN
WILLARD M. HOXIE (L. S.)
EDITH H. HOXIE (L. S.)
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND)
County of Washington )
In Charlestown on the 2nd day of May, A. D. 1936 before me personally appeared
the above named grantor, Willard M. Hoxie and Edith H. Hoxie, his wife, both of them
to me known and known by me to be the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and
they acknowledged said instrument by them executed to be their free act and deed.
LINTON L. BROWN
Notary Public.
Received for record May 2nd, A. D. 1936 at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., and recorded
by [signature]
Town Clerk.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 2nd
day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty six (1936).
Signed and Sealed in presence of:
LINTON L. BROWN
WILLARD M. HOXIE (L. S.)
EDITH H. HOXIE (L. S.)
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND)
County of Washington )
In Charlestown on the 2nd day of May, A. D. 1936 before me personally appeared
the above named grantor, Willard M. Hoxie and Edith H. Hoxie, his wife, both of them
to me known and known by me to be the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and
they acknowledged said instrument by them executed to be their free act and deed.
LINTON L. BROWN
Notary Public.
Received for record May 2nd, A. D. 1936 at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., and recorded
by [Signature]
Town Clerk.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 2nd
day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty six (1936).
Signed and Sealed in presence of:
LINTON L. BROWN
WILLARD M. HOXIE (L. S.)
EDITH H. HOXIE (L. S.)
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND)
County of Washington )
In Charlestown on the 2nd day of May, A. D. 1936 before me personally appeared
the above named grantor, Willard M. Hoxie and Edith H. Hoxie, his wife, both of them
to me known and known by me to be the parties executing the foregoing instrument, and
they acknowledged said instrument by them executed to be their free act and deed.
LINTON L. BROWN
Notary Public.
Received for record May 2nd, A. D. 1936 at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., and recorded
by [Signature]
Town Clerk.
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