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Original 1850 Warranty Deed from Kittery, Maine
This is an authentic, original warranty deed dated May 21, 1850. It documents the sale of a two-acre lot of salt marsh located at Fryers Island in Kittery, York County, Maine.
Key Document Details:
Grantor: Asa Gunnison of Kittery, Maine
Grantee: Theodore Hill of Kittery, Maine
Consideration: $6.00
Date: May 21, 1850
Recording Information: York Registry of Deeds, Book 269, Page 37. Received May 22, 1850, at 2:00 PM. Attested by S.C. Adams, Register.
This document includes the signature and relinquishment of dower by Abby S. Gunnison, wife of Asa Gunnison. It is also signed by witness Mercy Hill and Justice of the Peace Isaac F. Phillips.
The document shows signs of age consistent with its history and remains a significant piece of regional ephemera. Please review the photos for the exact condition of the paper.