Sangamon County

This Indenture made and entered into this 11th day of April 1837, by and between William Denton of the first part, and James Denton of the second part.

Witness: That the said part of the first part for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he bear unto the said James Denton, his eldest son, and also for and in consideration of his part of the land until the rest of the ears is made equal to him, to have given, granted, [aliened], enscoffed and confirmed unto the said James Denton, his heirs and assigns, all that track or parcel of graound it being

The North half of the East half of the south West quarter of Section No. 28 in township No. 19, North of Range No. 6 West of the third Principal Meridian, containing forty acres.

To Have and to Hold the above described lot or parcel of ground, together with all and singular the privileges or appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining, to his use, the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, to act for their own proper use, behoof and benefit forever.

Coleman Smoot.

In testimony whereof the said party of the first part,       have hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.

William his mark Denton

State of Illinois }
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Sangamon County } Be it remembered that on the date hereof came 
before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for said County 
William Denton who was personally known by said Justice to be the 
individual whose name are subscribed to the foregoing Deed of 
Conveyance and severally acknowledge his voluntary execution of 
the same for the purpose therein expressed.
       Given under my hand and seal this April
       the 11, 1837
         Coleman Smoot, J.P.

Recorded June 26th 1837
Benjamin Talbott, R.S.C.