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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 it and 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, bounded
easterly by land formerly owned by Ann Billings, southerly by land forme-
rly owned by Charles Babcock, and westerly by land formerly owned by
Ann Billings. Being the same land conveyed to me by deed of Helen W.
Williams, Administratrix of the Estate of Joseph D. Wilcox, to Bowen Riges, Jr.,
dated February 28, 1941 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 20 acres more or less, bounded on the north by cove and bass, bounded
and described as follows: northerly by land formerly of William M. Sau-
den and w/e factory; easterly by land formerly of William M. Sauden,
deceased, and southerly and westerly by land formerly of Jonathan Clark. Being
the same land conveyed by deed of Banders Gaitit to Bowen Riges, dated
December 8, 1881 and recorded in the Records in Book 11 at page 111.
also a certain tract of land situated in said Town of Charlestown, con-
taining by estimation twenty (20) acres, and bounded as follows: Northerly
by land formerly of said William M. Sauden, easterly by land formerly of Bacon
ber, and southerly and westerly by land formerly of Joseph M. and Asa T. Hoxie.
the same being the same land conveyed by deed of Caleb
E. G. Sauden to Bowen Riges, dated February 23, 1892 recorded
in said records in Book 12 at page 259.
also a certain tract of woodland situated in said Town of Charlestown known as
the "Tabasco Wood" containing by estimation twenty (20) acres,
more or less, lying a little northerly from the Post Road and bounded northerly
by land formerly of said William M. Sauden, easterly by land formerly of
southerly by land formerly of Asa T. and Joseph M. Hoxie, and westerly by land of
Billings's Factory. The same land being conveyed by deed of Olive H.
Williams, Commissioner to Joseph M. and Asa T. Hoxie, dated August 16,
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 12 acres, 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 S. and Sarah A. Hoxie,
westerly by land formerly of Pole T. Brightman; being the same premises described as
"the Three Twelve Acre Lots" in a deed from Samuel S. and Sarah A.
T. Hoxie, Jr., dated February 4, 1908 and recorded in said records in Book 13
at page 146.
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 Billings, southerly by land formerly of Joseph M. and Asa T.
Hoxie, Jr. and northerly by land formerly of Willard M. Hoxie and Arthur R.
Hoxie, heirs of late J. M. Hoxie. Said lot, so-called, is’
included in the condemnation proceedings for Burlingame Reservation.
also all right, title and interest of grantor in and to Parcel No. 2 as
delineated and colored out on plat submitted to and approved by Rhode Island Metropolitan
Park Commission. Land condemned under provisions of Chapter 102 of the
Laws of 1927 Of Chapter 179 of the General Laws of 1933 Burlingame Reservation
Located in Narragansett and Charlestown, signed by the Chairmen
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
therunto appertaining, unto and for 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 administra-
tors, do covenant with the said grantee, its successors and assigns, that i will warrant and
defend the aforesaid 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 suc-
cessors and assigns, all my right of dower in and to the aforementioned 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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316
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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316
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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316
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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316
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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316
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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316
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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316
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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316
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.