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80 Acres in Dallas Township Deeds Book 95, page 194

Abstract of original deed

Grantor: David S. Holcomb and Phebe S. his wife of Dallas Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Grantee: Ira K. Read, of Franklin Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Date: 1 April 1859
Recorded: 24 March 1864
Price or consideration: $2,600
Property location: Dallas Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Acres or size: 80 acres
Description: Beginning corner of line between J.L. Vandenberg and Daivd Davis then with line of lands conveyed from tract to William J. Hunneywell South 80 degrees West 69 8/10 perches to a corner; then with land of Samuel Hunneywell North 10 degrees West 201 perches to northerly line of said tract; then North 80 degrees East 69 8/10 perches to North corner of tract; then with land formerly owned by Thomas Tuttle, Peter Seamon, et al. now by J.L. Vandenberg South 10 degrees East 201 perches to the beginning.
Covenants: None.
Back references: Tract purchased by Wm Sweetland & Co. at Sheriffs Auction as property of Garrit Durland, 3 February 1844; tract sold by Wm Sweetland and Payne Pettibone and wives to David S. Holcomb on 25 March 1848, Deeds Book 75, page 467.
Witnesses: G.F. Goldsmith, Justice of the Peace and Isaac Read.
Signed by: David S. and Phebe Holcomb.
Acknowledgement of payment witness: G.F. Goldsmith

Lot in Kingston Deeds Book 115, page 380

Abstract of original deed

Grantor: Dr. L.A. Smith and Mary H. Smith of New Milford, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
Grantee: Ira K. Read, of Kingston Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Date: 14 March 1867
Recorded: 8 April 1867
Price or consideration: $3,300
Property location: Borough of Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Acres or size: 124 perches of land
Description: Beginning at a corner of the Main Road from Kingston to Wyoming [Wyoming Avenue] next to land sold by Elias Hoyt to Rosetta Phillips, then with Phillips land North 31 1/2 degrees West 11 7/10 perches to College Street; then with College Street South 45 1/2 degrees East 9 6/10 perches to an intersection of the Main Road and Collegs Street; then with road leading from front to College Street South 31 1/2 degrees East 14 1/10 perches; then with Main Road through Kingston Borough North 41 1/2 degrees East 9 9/10 perches to the beginning.
Covenants: None
Back References: Same land as sold by Samuel Hoyt to George Hoyt et al. by deed dated 24 May 1862, Deeds Book 86, page 589. George Hoyt to Mary Hoyt (now Mary Smith one of the grantors) by will, Luzerne County Registers Office Book C, page 537 &c.
Witness: J. Dickemnan, Jr. and J.M. Walker, Justice of the Peace
Signed by: Dr. L.A. Smith and Mary H. Smith.

Sale 80 Acres in Dallas Township Deeds Book 117, page 28

Abstract of original deed

Grantor: Ira K. Read and Elizabeth, his wife of Kingston Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Grantee: Perry W. Warden of Dallas Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Date: 8 April 1867
Recorded: 8 March 1867 [these dates are as recorded in the deed]
Price or consideration: $4,000
Property location: Dallas Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Acres or size: 80 acres
Description: Beginning corner of line between J.L. Vandenberg and Daivd Davis then with line of lands conveyed from tract to William J. Hunneywell South 80 degrees West 69 8/10 perches to a corner; then with land of Samuel Hunneywell North 10 degrees West 201 perches to northerly line of said tract; then North 80 degrees East 69 8/10 perches to North corner of tract; then with land formerly owned by Thomas Tuttle, Peter Seamon, et al. now by J.L. Vandenberg South 10 degrees East 201 perches to the beginning.
Covenants: None
Back References: Same tract as conveyed by David S. Holcomb and wife to Ira K. Read by deed dated 1 April 1859, Deeds Book 95, page 194.
Witness: S.D. Lewis, Justice of the Peace.
Signed by: Ira K. Read and Elizabeth Read

Sale lot in Kingston Deeds Book 180, page 207

Abstract of original deed

Grantor: Ira K. Read and Elizabeth, his wife of Kingston Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Grantee: Christiann T. Read, wife of Jonah H. Read of Kingston Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Date: 2 April 1874
Recorded: 3 October 1874
Price or consideration: $1,000
Property location: Lot in Kingston Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Acres or size: 124 perches
Description: Beginning on corner of College Street next to land of William Silverwood, North 31 1/2 degrees West 11 7/10 perches to College Street; with College Street South 45 1/2 degrees East 9 6/10 perches to intersection of main road from Kingston to Wyoming [Wyoming Avenue] and College Street; with main road leading from College Street South 31 1/2 degrees East 14 1/10 perches; then with main road through Kingston Borough North 41 1/2 East 9 9/10 perches to the beginning.
Back Reference: L.A. Smith and Mary H. Smith to Ira K. Read, Luzerne County Deed Book 115, page 380.
Covenants: None
Witness: Matthew Wood, Alderman
Signed by: Ira K. Read and Elizabeth Read

Petition to the Court of Common Pleas Deeds Book 258, page 26

Transcript of entire original document

In Re Application of Elizabeth Read, for benefits of her Reparte Earnings}
In the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County
To the honorable the Judges of the said court

The Petition of Elizabeth Read respectfully showeth that she is the lawful wife of I.K. Read and that it is the intention of Petitioner here after to claim the benefits of the act of assmbly approved April 3^d 1872 allowing the Reparate Earnings of a married woman from what ever source acquired to become her own in direction[?] property subject only to her own control petitioner therefore prays that her Petition maybe [sic] marked filed and directed to be recorded and that she may be decreed to enjoy the benefits of said act she will ever pray.

Lot in Miners Mill Borough Deeds Book 395, page 170

Abstract of original deed

Grantor: Elizabeth Read, widow of Miners Mill Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Grantee: Sarah Margaret Bachman, her daughter of same
Date: 16 September 1901
Recorded: 17 September 1901
Price or consideration: $1. "This deed is made out of love and affection as well as the consideration above named [the one dollar sale price], the grantee (who is the daughter of the grantor herein) having kept and maintained the grantor herein for several years past, and the appreciation of the grantor for said kindess is the moving consideration for this conveyance."
Property location: Miners Mill Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Acres or size: Lot
Description: Beginning corner of J.B. Jones's lot on Main Street leading from Wilkes-Barre to Miner's Mill, southerly along street 153 feet to corner on Centre Street; then east along Centre Street 153 feet to corner of B. Parrell's lot; then North along Parrell's lot 94 feet; then northerly along Parrell's lot 57 feet to the corner of Jones's lot; then westerly along Jones's lot 136 feet to beginning.
Covenants: Lot is subject to a mortgage of $1,500 dated 27 March 1893 recorded in Mortgages Book 79, page 193 in favor of Lewis J. Lewis and is subject to a Judgement Note in favor of James I. Ribble for $800. Grantee assumes the mortgage. The grantor retains life interest in the property, the use and occupancy, excepting mineral rights.
Back References: Same tract as conveyed by George Mitchell, et al. to Elizabeth Read by deed dated 22 August 1887, Deeds Book 317, page 99.
Witness: John W. Howell and O.H. Dilley, Notary Public (Oscar H. Dilley)
Signed by: Elizabeth Read

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