The instrument's own words
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Know all men by these presents That Howard E. Thorp the of the
sons of Nehemiah, resident of Washington and State of Rhode Island second, hereinafter
called the grantor, in consideration of ten (10) Dollars and other valuable
considerations paid by Raymond R Smith of North Hartford, county of Hartford,
State of Connecticut, hereinafter called the grantee, his heirs and assigns forever
acknowledges, sells grants and conveys unto the said grantee, and his heirs and assigns forever, a certain lot that he owns or
has title and interest in and land situate and lying in said town and in said variety in
Washington, bounded and described as follows to wit: North by Lot 16 (16) ol
strount and bounded on a certain piece of land called "Plan of Summer farming
vacant Parcel" but on R. L. Hubley's lot for lines was grant, and its but east to the
west corner, 17.29' North and bound to the south with a fence from
on fire in the form’s boundary line in a road form of the avenue, but the said
grantor, his heirs and assigns were the first to possess and use it
to farm and hunt and use it and use it as but to use otherwise, only
and wrote more within rights of use of the others who have used it
from so far reading to the public highway and use the roads of the state
way leading to the beach and away the way of any boating from the
inlet to the beach, water pond and any other bodies of water that
within that district he reserved to himself for life see deed recorded for
twenty three years and eight months covenant and agreed to and
with the said grantee, his heirs and assigns, that the said grantor and
his heirs assigns and assigns will and shall forever do the things aforesaid, nor
and avoid any s. v. note the first day of august in the year one thousand
the sum of five (5) Dollars for each side’s conveyance, and said sum
to be apportioned and apportioned by the said grantee, his heirs and assigns,
in his and their successors according to the size and maintenance
of the property and other portions that may be reserved for leased use,
and the land bound and used for the said purpose, while a way and
storage when the premises convey and use, and we are of the opinion
to what they may need notice on the same side the word where on
use, it shall be used for the residue, sell pins and alloys, to
dwell and enjoy the premises at pleasure wasting, first some notice of
such intent to remove premises provided in said notice to the grantor,
at convenient time seen for these successive weeks and to provide
the purchaser or possessor of said premise.
To have and to hold the above described premises with all the
rights privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto the said
grantee the said grantor his heirs and assigns forever, except
however to the following conditions and restrictions, namely:
h.
If case of a condemnation sale all or part of the land or
any part fence, road premise, his heirs or assigns, should occur
within ten days notice in writing and shall have the first
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22 Further to forever share the same with the buildings and improvements
thereon, at the value we agree to fix in good faith made and
done between us to the said person’s satisfaction or award.
2. The above described premises shall be divided into two equal sites
by a dividing line running from each extremity crossing centrally through dwelling
house that is indicated on the planates in accordance with the boundary
line on the east and west parts, and any portion of any building or
improvement (sheds, garages) shall be adjusted to the actual or intended
or existing line between them and building line, nor shall any
extension of any kind be built within approach the side line
of the lot, unless their first have transferred, modified plans for
approval of the owners; building shall be erected fronting dwelling
house and shall be set back eight feet when completed not less
than four hundred square feet on lot numbered 14, all pallets,
shacks, diction or sheds, shacks or sewage outlets shall be subject to
a separate covenant to be executed and maintained on the
said premises by the grantor, his heirs and assigns at his own
cost and expense.
3. No division or pine walls, hedges or fences shall be
permitted, nor any use of any kind, nature (except the dwelling
house) that shall in any way obstruct the view from any part of
my adjoining property or any dwellings placed in this extension
swamps, thickets, brush and veg. lots shall be permitted.
4. No poultry, swine, cattle, goats, horses or brains dogs or
cats or any other noisy or objectionable animals or birds shall be
kept or admitted to be kept on said premises.
5. The grantor his heirs and assigns, reserves the right
to enter upon the above described and conveyed premises by way
of any suitable paths or roads, or to separate the bounds, always taking
the premises in as good condition as when entered.
6. It is hereby further covenanted understood and agreed by
and between the parties hereto that all the aforesaid restrictions
covenants and agreements on the part of the said grantor, his
heirs and assigns, in so far as they have to be kept and performed,
since attention to and sum with the said conveying covenant it
is agreed and made a part of the consideration of this deed
and whereas that in case of any violation of the above restrictions
or covenants on the part of said grantor or his heirs or assigns,
that the fee and title to said premises shall revert to the grantor,
his heirs and assigns, and they may repossess same free
from encumbrances. The entire surveying granted, and all rights title and
interest hereunto conveyed shall be clear and free and warranty
this will promise to warrant by his heirs executors and
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administrated, covenants with the said grantees, his heirs and assigns, that he it
and lawfully seized in fee simple of the said granted premises; that the same are free
from all encumbrances, except as aforesaid that he had full power point and
lawful authority to sell and convey the same in manner as aforesaid, that he
said grantor and his heirs and assigns shall and forever uphold that he there
be lawfully seized and any sale bond and convey the said premises, and for
whatever and that he the said grantor, his heirs executors and administrators
shall warrant and defend the same to the said grantees, his heirs and assigns
forever against the claims of any person or persons whomsoever.
Witness our hands and seals the day of August in the year of our lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty five,
Executed in the presence of
[Signature] R. S. James
[Signature] [Illegible]
[Signature] Arnold E. Thorpe
[Signature] [Illegible]
State of Rhode Island
County of Washington
On this 18th day of August A.D. 1785, before me,
personally appeared Arnold E. Thorpe and swore to me that he,
do solemnly swear and affirm on me to be the party sealing the foregoing
instrument and acknowledged and admitted it instrument in his seal executed
to be their free act and deed.
[Signature] Roger S. James
[Signature] Henry Dexter L.S
Received for record August 27, 1785 at 5:45 o'clock
and recorded by George Larnier, Town Clerk
KNOW All Men by these presents that I, John D.,
forming of Stonington, County of New London, State of Connecticut
in consideration of the sum of ten dollars to one pound by Rev. R. Browning
and Mr. Kingsley R. Browning both of Providence, County of Washington
State of Rhode Island, the receipt whereof I hereby acknowledge, have given
granted, remised, released and forever quitclaimed unto the said Rev. R.
Browning and Mr. Kingsley R. Browning their heirs and assigns forever,
all the right title interest property party claim and demand which I have
have, or right ought right or party, or claim, in and to a certain piece of
land, known as the "George's Marsh" lying and being in the Town of