LOT 157

This lot is now situated within the corporate limits of Waycross and embraces most of "Riverside" sub-division. The Lott cemetery almost touches the southwest corner, while the A. C. L. railroad barely runs inside the southeast corner.

1. Granted by the State to Thomas Newmans of Tattnall county, but can find no deed from him.

2. Deed to one-half of the lot from John Spikes to George McClellan, both of Ware county, dated Sept. 15, 1826. Witnessed by Thomas Hawkins and Philemon Bryan, Justice Inferior Court. Conveys one-half of said lot or so as to include the improvements of the said John Spikes."

3. Deed to same half from George McClellan to Abner Jones, both of Ware county. Witnessed by Hopkins Howell and John L. Stewart, Justice of Inferior Court. Dated Jan. 15, 182 7.

4. Deed to same half dated Nov. 12, 1827, from Abner Jones to Silas Hilliard. Witnessed by David J. Miller and John Jones, Justice of Inferior Court.

5. Deed to same half, dated Aug. 30th, 1848, from Silas Hilliard to William R. Dilkinson, both of Ware county. Witnessed by Cuyler W. Hilliard and Austin Smith, Justice of Inferior Court.

6. Deed to same half, dated Sept. 1st, 1848, from William R. Wilkinson to Thomas Riggins, both of Ware county. Witnessed by R. G. Dickerson and John E. Dickerson, and probated before John T. Clough, J. P.

7. Deed to same half, dated Nov. 1st, 1852, from Thomas Riggins to John B. Riggins; witnessed by William G. Riggins and James Fulwood, Justice of Inferior Court.

8. Deed to same half, dated Jan. 2, 1855, from John B. Riggins to John T. Clough, both of Charlton county. Thus it will be seen that this lot had improvements on it, probably a home, as early as 182 6, as John Spikes mentioned in his deed to George McClellan that he conveys all his improvements upon the lot. It is probable that all the parties named to the foregoing deeds lived upon this land in the order given. LOT 155

This lot was granted to James Harpei' of Newton county, June 10th, 1826, and by him conveyed to James Cobb of Tatnall county two days later. The lot is situated mostly within the corporate limits of Waycross, the B. & W. (now A. C. L.) railroad running through the southwest corner of the lot. Most of the Deenwood sub-division is on this lot, as is "Winona Park."

James Cobb of Tattnall county deeded this lot to Ander Boyd of Ware county, July 11th, 1826. Witnessed by John Jones, Sr., and Thomas Newborn, J. P.

Ander Boyd of Ware county deeded it to Jeremiah Walker, Sept. 4th, 1827. Witnessed by John Jones and Wm. P. Fowler, J. P.

No deed found from Jeremiah Walker.

Later, this lot was sold by Richard Bourn, sheriff of Ware county, to Elijah Mattox, as property of James Cobb of Ware county. Deed dated Jan. 4th, 1840. Sold under an execution issued from Ware Superior Court in favor of Abr. Hargraves.

Elijah Mattox deeds the lot to Abr. Hargraves, April 15, 18 42, for $250. Witnesses, Patrick M. Brady and Thomas Hilliard, J. P.

LOT 154

Granted to Wm. Lord, Dec. 4, 1826. This lot was deeded by William Lord to John Moore, both of Wilkinson county, Dec. 4th, 1826. Deed signed in Wilkinson county. This lot lies immediately west of Lot 155, and the B. & W. branch railroad runs through it, as also does Kettle creek.

John Moore seems to immediately have moved to Ware county, as in his deed to this lot, dated Sept. 13, 1827, he says he is "of Ware county;" He sold it to Absalom Cassy of Ware county. Deed witnessed by Jamesi Bryan and William R. Fowler, J. P.

No deed found of record from Absalom Cassy.

The next deed seems to be that of Salena Taylor of Wayne county to Jeremiah Underbill of Ware county, dated July 29, 1831. Witnessed by Jabez L. Dowling and Mark Addison, Justice Inferior Court.

Deeded by Jeremiah Underbill to Thomas Newborn, Sept. 15th; 1831. Witnessed by Jacob Godwin and D. J. Blackburn, J. P.

Deeded by Thomas Newborn to James Gillan, Oct. 3, 1832. Conveys all northwest of Kettle creek of this lot. Witnessed by Elijah Mattox and D. J. Blackburn, J. P.

All of the lot southeast of Kettle creek deed by Thos. Newborn to John Rowell, Aug. 22, 1832. Witnessed by Elijah Mattox and D. J. Blackburn, J. P.

John Powell conveys his part to James Gillan, Aug. 5, 1833. Witnessed by Elijah Mattox and Thomas Newborn, J. P.

James Gillan conveys the entire lot to Hugh Booth, Feb. 9, 1837. Witnessed by James Cobb and G. B. Williamson.

Hugh Booth conveys the entire lot to Mark Addison, March 2nd, 183 8. Witnessed by Martin T. Miller and Thomas Hilliard, Justice of Inferior Court.

Elizabeth Addison (presumably the widow of Mark Addison) conveys the entire lot to Abraham Hargraves, Nov. 12th, 183 9, for $225. Witnessed by Silas Hilliard and R. McDonald, Justice of Inferior Court.

Thomas Hilliard, administrator estate of Mark Addison, deceased, conveys this lot to Abraham Hargraves, Sept. 3, 1845. Witnessed by John T. Clough and D. J. Miller, J. P.

LOT 156

This lot is located in northern part of Waycross and embraces most of Riverside Park, Northside of College Park sub-divisions. Granted to Littleberry Watts of Morgan county, Dec. 7, 1833.

Deeded by L. Berry Watts of Campbell county to John Newborn of Ware county, April 4, 18 3 8. Deed signed in Campbell county.

Deeded by John Newborn to Silas Hilliard, Jan. 21st, 1841. Witnessed by Onslow G. Keith and Banner Thomas, J. P.

Deeded by Silas Hilliard to David Cason, March 29, 1941. Consideration, $150. Witnessed by Eurydice Jeffords and Plarmon V. Jeffords, Justice Inferior Court.

Deeded by David Cason to Hillery Cason, April 30, 1847. Witnessed by Cuyler W. Hilliard and John T. Clough, J. I. C.

Deeded by Hillery W. Cason to Josiah Peeples of Ware county, Nov. 4, 1852. Witnessed by Berry Walker and W. B. Folks, J. I. C.

Deeded by Josiah Peeples to William S. Bailey, Nov, 3rd, 1857. Consideration, $450. Witnessed by David Rowell and Banner Thomas, J. P.