Joseph Henry's signature from an 1837 bond issued as part
of the administration of the estate of his brother, John Henry.

ALEXANDER PORTER, SR. 27 Jul 1827, prb Nov 1833 ct. Being weak of body and full advanced in years, I give $1 to my son James Porter and confirm to him the property given to him previously which I consider all that circumstances will justify; to my grandson Alexander S. Porter, son of James, $10; to my son Alexander Porter I confirm a deed for 130 A as well as the horse with saddle and bridle already in his hands; to my son William Porter I have given 130 A and a mare and colt; to Joseph Henry, husband of my decd dau Elizabeth, I give the property formerly given to her in trust for her heirs; to my grandson Alexander P. Henry, son of Elizabeth, I give $10; to my dau Jane Marshall I give $1 and confirm what I have given her and her husband James heretofore; and to my grandson Alexander P. Marshall, son of James, $10.

I give to my dau Margaret Porter a horse with her saddle and bridle, the negro Tuck, a bureau or chest of drawers, her bed and furniture, half of the cupboard and kitchen furniture, and her spinning wheel and cards, and to my dau Sarah Porter I give the negro Sam, a mare with her saddle and bridle, her bed and furniture, half of the cupboard and kitchen furniture, her spinning wheel and cards, and her bureau or chest of drawers. I also give to my daus Margaret and Sarah the use of my dwelling house and outbuildings, sufficient cleared land contiguous, the privilege of clearing additional land if necessary, and the use of timber, for as long as they remain single and wish to live on my plantation.

I will to my sons Alexander and William the plantation on which I live which is to be divided equally between them, but subject to the above encumbrance to my daus Margaret and Sarah. I also will to my two sd sons the negro Jack. The remainder of my personal property is to be sold except my books which are to be equally divided among my sons Alexander and William and my daus Margaret and Sarah except my large house Bible and my large Adams Geography which I give to my son James. The proceeds from the sale are to be used to pay my debts, and if there is any remainder, after purchasing headstones for the graves of my wf and myself, it is to be equally divided among my unmarried children. Exrs: My much esteemed friend Col. Samuel Neel and my son James
Porter. wit: Thomas Dunn, William Bigham, Jurat, and Andrew Grier.

CODICIL of 17 May 1831. The horse left to my dau Margaret has died and in its place I 1ive her $35. wit: Thomas Dunn, Jurat, and Andrew Grier. B. Oates, CCC.

WILL OF JOSEPH HENRY, SR.

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out and defend to the said Rachel Henry his heirs administrators assigns forever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand (seal) this 21st of May, 1840.
Jos. Henry (Seal)
B Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Court of Pleas quarter session
July session - 1840
Henderson County
Within deed of gift was duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 20th 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
To all whom these persons may come greeting, know all ye that I Joseph Henry of the County and aforesaid for and in consideration I have for my son Ephraim Henry be this day given granted and conveyed onto the said E. Henry all say it Title and interest that I have to certain Negro woman named Lucy all my right and Title of which I for myself my executors administrators and assigns do forever warrant and defend to the said E Henry his heirs assigns and executors do forever, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the May 21st 1840
Seal B Miller Jos. Henry (Seal)
Seal George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July ___ 1840
For within deed of gift was duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto a considered and ordered registered
Registered August 26, 1840 Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
To all whom these presence may come greeting know ye that I Joseph Henry son of the county and state of aforesaid and in consideration of the natural love and affection I have for my son Joseph Henry Jr., I have this day in my -__ warranted unto him Joseph Henry, Jr. all my right Title interest that I have to a certain negro man named Benjamin the right and title which negro I for myself my heirs executors administrator and signs to forever servant and we warrant and defend to the said Joseph Henry for him and assigns forever in witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 21st day of May 1840.
Jos. Henry (Seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter Session
July session 1840
The within deed of gift ever duly proven in open court by George Orr a subscribing witness thereto recorded and ordered to be registered.
Registered: August 20th, 1840 Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
To all to whom these presence may come greeting know ye that I Joseph Henry son of the county and state aforesaid for and in consideration of the natural love and affection I have for my son Noah Henry, I have this day given granted and conveyed unto him the said Noah Henry all my right Title and interest which I have in two certain negroes named Hanah and Lewis with right and title of which is given for myself my heirs executors administrators and assigns do forever warrant and defend to Noah Henry his heirs assignees forever in witness whereof I have set my hand and seal. These 21st day of May 1840
James Henry (Seal)
D. B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
To all to whom these presence may come greeting know ye that I Joseph Henry son of the county and State aforesaid for and in consideration of natural love and affection I have for my daughter Margaret Orr, I have this day given granted and conveyed unto the said Margaret Orr all my right Title and interest that I have to three certain negroes Nageed(sp?) Liddy, Reuben and Clorissa the right and title of which negroes I for myself my heirs executors administrators and assigns do forever warrant and forever defend the same to the said Margaret Orr his heirs and assignees forever. In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 21st May 1840.
Jos. Henry (Seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
To all whom these presence I Joseph Henry Sr. of the county and state aforesaid for and consideration of the natural love and affection I have for my son Robert Henry I have this day given granted and conveyed until him the said Robert Henry all my right title and interest that have to certain negroes named Green and Jackson the right and title of which negroes I for myself my heirs executors administrators and assigns do forever warrant and defend to the said R. Henry his heirs and assigns forever, in witness whereof I have set my hand and seal this 21 days of May 1840
Jos. Henry (Seal)
D Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
To all to whom these presets may come greeting, know ye that I Joseph Henry of the state and county aforesaid for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have for my son Robert Henry I have this day given granted and conveyed unto him the said Albert Henry all my right title and interest that I have to a certain negro woman named Hariett the right and title to which negro I for myself my heirs executors, administrators and assigns do forever warrant and defend to the said Albert Henry his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 21 day of May 1840.
Jos. Henry (Seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
To all to whom these presence may come greeting know ye that I Joseph Henry Senior of the state and county aforesaid for and in consideration of the natural love and affection I have for my son William B Henry, I have this day given granted and conveyed until the said William B Henry all my right title and interest that I have to a certain negro woman named Agatha the right and title of negro I for myself my heirs, executors administrators and assigns do forever warrant and defend to the said William B Henry his heirs assigns forever. In witness whereof I have set my hand and seal, this 21st day of May, 1840.
Jos. Henry (Seal)
D. B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
To all to whom these presence may come greeting, know ye that I Joseph Henry Sr. of the state and county aforesaid for and in consideration of the natural love and affection I have for my heirs as follows, Ephraim Henry, Margaret Orr, Joseph, Robert, Noah, Rachel and Wm. B Henry, I this day give granted and conveyed unto them the said E. Henry, Margaret Orr, Joseph, Robert, and Noah, Rachel and Wm. B. Henry all my right title and interest that I have to two certain negro women named Ann & Miller the right and title of which negroes I for myself my heirs executors administrators and assigns do warrant and defend the said E. Henry, Margaret Orr, Joseph, Robert, Noah, Rachel and Wm B Henry their heirs assigns forever. In witness I have set my hand and seal May 21st 1840.
Jos. Henry (Seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.

Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
To all whom these presence may come greeting, know ye that I Joseph Henry, Sr. of the county and state aforesaid for and in consideration of the natural love and affection I have for my wife Charlotte Henry, I have this day given granted and now unto her Charlotte Henry all my right title and interest that I have to a certain Negro woman named Julia the right and title of which negro I for myself my heirs executors administrators and assigns do forever warrant and defend to Charlotte Henry her heirs and assigns forever in witness whereof I have unto set my hand and seal May 21st 1840
Jos Henry (Seal)
B.D. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
This indenture made the 21st day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty between Joseph Henry, Sr. and his son Noah Henry, both of the county of Henderson and state of North Carolina witness that the said Jos. Henry son for and in consideration of of one dollar to him in hand paid receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the further consideration of the natural love and affection which he has to and have with the said Noah Henry hath given granted and conveyed defend and set over and by these presence do this give grant convey and give set over unto the said Noah Henry and to him his heirs executors administrators and assigns all that certain tract of parcel of land situate and lying in the County of Henderson and beginning at a White Oak on a ridge at the beginning corner of the Burns tract runs south 90 poles to a stake thence west 180 poles to a stake, thence north 90 poles to a stake thence east 60 poles to a black oak by the edge of an old field, then north 80 poles to a stake. Thence east 120 poles to a stake, thence south 80 poles to the beginning stake. Thence east 120 poles to a stake, thence south 80 poles to the beginning stake containing 160 acres more or less to have and to hold the said granted land and premises to the said Noah Henry, his heirs executors administrators and assigns and forever deed. The said Joseph Henry Sr., for himself his heirs executors administrators and assigns the said land and premises Here set items and appurtenances and all right title interest and property to the said Noah Henry his heirs executors administrators and assigns free and clear from and all former gifts grants deeds titles mortgages dower rights and titles of dower judgments executive bases apprisements fines forfeitures amendments troubles and incumbrances of whatsoever nature form an extent had made done suffered or committed by the said Joseph Henry Sr., by every person or persons whosoever by his order agency means or procovenant and against the claims or demand of all and every other person or persons whatsoever will now and end at all time hereafter warrant and duly defend by these presence in testimony before the said Joseph Henry Sr. has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written signed sealed and delivered in presence.
Jos. Henry (Seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
This indenture made the 21st day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty between Joseph Henry, Sr. and his son Robert Henry both of the County of Henderson in the State of North Carolina intrusteth that the said Joseph Henry for and in consideration of one dollar to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the further consideration of the natural love and affection which he doth bear that said Robert Henry hath hereby given granted conveyed and set over by these presence does give grant convey confirm and set over now to the said Robert Henry and to his heirs executors administrators and assigns all that contain tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in the County of Henderson and beginning at a bush at the mouth of Branch Creek and same north the River S69 East 81 poles to a stone on the bank of the river thence N2 degrees East 28 poles to a Black oak then north 21 poles to a spanish oak then N41 East 60 poles to a black oak thence north 120 poles to a stake, then west 20 poles to a spanish oak. Then south 43 west 62 poles to a black oak. Then south 28 1/2 west 18 poles to a post oak. Then south 11 west 70 poles to a stake Brysons corner. Then a south the same west 28 poles to a state, then south to the beginning containing 96 acres on the north side of French Branch River to have and to hold the said granted land and premises to the said Robert Henry, his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever and the said Joseph Henry Sr. for himself his heirs executors administrators and assigns the said land and premises Heretitaments and appurtenances and all the right titles and property therein to the said Robert Henry his heirs executors administrators and assigns free and clear from and all forever gifts grants deeds titles Mortgages dower rights and titles of dower judgments executions taxes assessments fines forfeitures amendments troubles and incumbrances of whatsoever nature forms or extent had made done suffered or committed by the said Joseph Henry Sr., by any other person or persons whatsoever by his order agency means or procurement and against the claim and demands of all and any other person or persons whatsoever will now and at all time hereafter well and truly warrant and defend by these presence in testimony whereof the said Joseph Henry Sr., hereto set his hand and fixed seal the day and year first above written signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Jos. Henry (Seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
This indenture made this 21st day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty between Joseph Henry Sr, and his son Albert Henry both of the County of Henderson in the State of North Carolina witnesseth that the said Joseph Henry senior for and in consideration of one dollar to him in hand paid in receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the further consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath and doth bear toward the said Albert Henry hath hereby given granted conveyed and sworn and by these presence doth give grant convey confirm sworn unto the said Albert Henry and his heirs executors administers and assigns all that certain tract or parcel of land situate by my and being n the County of Henderson and beginning at a post oak on top of a hill (Brysons) beginning corner runs west 80 poles to a spanish oak then south 30 poles to a stake west 120 poles to a spanish oak north 50 poles to a black oak east 92 poles to a stake south 10 poles to a stake east 160 poles to a spanish oak then south 43 west 52 poles to a black oak then south 28 1/2 west 18 poles to the beginning containing 76 acres being a part of a tract of land granted to Robert Henry 29 November 1804. I have set to hold the said granted land and premises to the said Alert Henry his heirs by executors administrators and assigns and the said Joseph for himself his executors administrators and assigns the said land and premises Heretitaments and appurtenances all the right titles interest and property thence to the said Albert Henry his heirs executors administrators and assigns free and clear from and of all former gifts grants deeds titles montages dower rights and title of dower judgments executions taxes assignments fines forfeitures immencements troubles incumbrances of whatsoever nature from or extend had made done supposed or committed by the said Joseph Henry in or by any other person or persons whatsoever by his order agency or means or procurements and against the claim or demand of all and every other persons whatsoever will now and at all times heretofore will and truly warrant and defend by these presence in testimony whereof the said Joseph Henry has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above written signed sealed and delivered in the presence of :
Jos. Henry (Seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
This indenture made the 21st day of May, 1840, between Joseph Henry Sr. and his daughter Rachel Henry both of the County of Henderson and State of North Carolina. The said Joseph Henry, Sr. for and in consideration of one dollar to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and to further consideration of the natural love and affection which we both and doth bear toward the said Rachel Henry, hath hereby given granted conveyed swore and by these presence doth him grant convey confirm and sworn unto the said Rachel Henry her executors administrators and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land on the north side of the French Broad River beginning upon two spanish oaks Ephriam and Joseph Henry's beginning corner runs down the 224 poles to a stake on Robert Henry's line thru south 79 degrees east to a small white oak by the edge of a long swamp then east 60 poles to a black oak on the top of a hill thru it 16 1/2 east 107 poles to a black oak on the side of a hill then north 44 west 184 poles to a stake on the old line then west to the beginning containing one hundred and sixty five acres by the same more or less at will move fully at does appear by reference to the original patent granted to Robert Henry Sept. 24th, 1805. I have and to hold the said granted land and premises to the said Rachel Henry here heirs executors administrators and assigns and the said Joseph Henry Sr. for himself his heirs executors administrators and assigns said lands and premises Heratitament and appurtenances all the right title interest and property therein to the said Rachel Henry her heirs executors administrators and assigns free and clear from and of all former gifts grants deeds titles mortgages dower rights and titles of dowers judgments executions taxes appurtenances fines forfeitures immercuments troubles and encumbrances of whatsoever nature from or extent that may done offend or committed for the said Joseph Henry, Sr. or by any other person or persons whatever by his hands or agency means or procurements and against the claim or demand of all and every other person or persons whatsoever will now and at all times hereafter will truly warrant and defend by these presence. In testimony whereof the said Joseph Henry, Sr. doth hereunto set his hand and affix his seal this day and date first above written signed sealed and delivered in presence of:
Jos. Henry (seal)
D. B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
This indenture made this 21st day of May, 1840 between Joseph Henry Sr., and Charlotte Henry his beloved wife both of the County and state witnesseth that the said Joseph Henry, Sr. for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath and doth bear towards Charlotte Henry, his beloved wife doth hereby given granted conveyed swore and by these presence doth give grant convey and confirm and swore unto the said Charlotte Henry and her use and benefit for and during her natural life and further witnesseth that the said Joseph Henry for and in the sum of five dollars to me in hand paid by Ephraim Henry, Margaret Orr, Joseph, Robin and Noah of the County and state aforesaid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the further consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath and doth bear towards the said Ephraim Henry, Margaret Orr, Joseph Robert and Noah Henry for and after the natural life of the above named Charlotte Henry hath hereby given granted conveyed swore and by these presence doth give grant convey and confirm and swore unto the said Ephriam Henry, Margaret Orr, Joseph, Robert Noah Henry and to their heirs administrators and assigns all that certain tract or parcel of land situate being and being in the county and state aforesaid on the north side of French Broad River bounded as follows (Viz) Beginning at a stake at the mouth of the spring Branch and hence up and with the said Branch north 9 degrees west one hundred and 94 poles to a small white oak by the edge of the Big sweep then north 79 degrees west 77 poles to a stake then a south 60 poles to a black oak thence south 41 degrees west 60 poles to a spanish oak thence south 27 poles on a black oak on a hill thence 20 degrees west 38 poles to a stake on the bank of the River thence down and with the meander of the river to the beginning containing one hundred and forty acres by the same more or less the above named tract or parcel of land is composed of two original grants one granted to Joseph Henry deed on the 20th day of November 1772. The other to Robert Henry Sept. the 24th 1808. To have and to hold the said granted land and premises for and during her natural life then to the said Ephraim Henry, Margaret Orr Joseph Robert and Noah Henry, their heirs executors administrators and assigns forever and the said Joseph Henry, Sr. for himself his heirs administrators executors and assigns the said lands and premises Heretitaments and appurtenances and all the right title interest and property therein to the said Ephraim Henry, Margaret Orr Joseph Robert and Noah Henry their heirs executors administrators and assigns free and clear from and of all former gifts grants titles mortgages dowers rights and titles of dower indentures executions taxes assignments fines forfeitures immercuments troubles and incumbrances of whatsoever nature form an extent had made those supposed or committed for the said Joseph Henry Sr. or by any other person or persons whatsoever by his order agency money or procurements and against the claim or demand of all and every other person or persons whatsoever will now and at all times hereafter truly warrant and defend by these presence in testimony whereof the said Joseph Henry both hereunto set his hand and affixeth his seal the day and date first have written signed sealed and delivered with presence of:
Jos Henry (seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
This indenture made this 21st day of May, 1840 by Joseph Henry, Sr. and his son Joseph Henry both of the state of North Carolina and County of Henderson witnesseth that the said Joseph Henry Sr. for and in consideration of these sum of one dollar to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the further consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath and doth bear towards the said Joseph Henry his son hath hereby given granted conveyed and swore duly these presence doth hereby give grant convey and swore unto the said Joseph Henry his heirs administrators executors and assigns all that certain tract or parcel of land situate being in the county and state aforesaid on the south side of the French Broad River bounded as follows: Beginning at Spanish oak on bank of the Big Branch Robert Orr beginning corner and with the same south then east 160 poles to a red oak, then south 15 east 220 poles to a stake then north 75 east 80 poles to a stake. Then south 100 poles to a stake, then south 75 west 160 poles to a stake north 237 poles to a stake, thence west to a stake in the fork of a Big Branch near the E. Henry's corner then near a north course crossing one fork of said branch to a white oak. Then a northwesterly course cross the head of a shoal to a Turkey oak in the head of a cove. Then a southeasterly course to a spanish oak in the top of a ridge. Then down the hollow to a black oak near the head of a Meeting House Branch. Thence down and with the meanders of the Branch to a maple on the bank of the Branch then west to a stake in Orr's line. Then north with the same 13 poles to a stake then west 12 poles to a stake at the bank of the Branch that J.C. Orr now lives. Thence down and with the meander of said Branch north 13 east 28 poles to a stake on the branch of the river down and with the meander of the river to a stake in the mouth of a big branch. Then up and with the meander to the branch to the beginning containing one hundred and ninety acres to the same more or less. The above tract of land was originally granted in past to Joseph and Robert Henry in the year 1801 on the 26th day of September in part. The other a part of a tract granted to Joseph Henry deed in 1792 on the 20th day of November and have and to hold the deed granted land and premises to the said Joseph Henry his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever and the said Joseph Henry for himself his heirs executors administrators and assigns. The said lands and premises Heretitaments and appurtenance and all the rights titles interest and property therein to the said Joseph Henry Jr. his heirs executors administrators and assigns free and clear from and of all former gifts grants deeds titles mortgages dower right and title of dower judgments executions taxes assessments fines forfeitures procurements troubles and encumbrances of whatsoever nature from whatsoever form an extent had made done suffered or committed by the said Joseph Henry Sr. or by any other person or persons whatsoever by his heirs or due agency means of procurement against the claim or demand of all and every other person or persons whatsoever will now and at all other times hereafter now and truly warrant and defend by these presence. In testimony whereof the said Joseph Henry has hereunto set his hand and affixeth his seal. This day and year first above written signed sealed and delivered in presence of
Jos Henry (seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
This indenture made the 21st day of May A.d. 1840 between Joseph Henry Sr. and his son Ephraim Henry, both of the County of Henderson and State of North Carolina witnesseth that the said Joseph Henry, Sr. for and in consideration of one dollar and one in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the further consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath and doth bear to the said Ephraim Henry, hath hereby given granted convey and swore and by these presence does give grant convey confirm and swore unto the said Ephraim Henry and to his heirs executors administrators and assigns the tracts or parcels of land. the first beginning upon a black oak upon the south side of French Broad River Orr's corner, running down the meander of the River to the mouth of the branch deed John Orr now lives on. Then south 13 west 28 poles to a stake on the old survey. Hence west 168 poles Orr's corner. Thence north 100 to the beginning. The second beginning upon a maple on the south side of French Broad river (Buela) Meeting House upon a branch running up said branch to a black oak. Hence up the hollow to a spanish oak upon the top of a ridge. Then a southerly course to a Turkey oak in the head of a cove. There a southeasterly course crossing the big branch at the head of the shoal to a white oak upon the top of a ridge. Thence near a south coarse crossing a small branch to a stake on the old line in the fork of a branch, then west with the same to a stake a corner of the same. Thence north 27 degrees east 142 poles to a black oak north the top off Orrs corner. Thence north 110 poles to a stake in the big road thence to the beginning. The two above named parcels containing one hundred and twenty eight acres more or less as will move fully and at large appear by sufferance to the original patent granted to Joseph Henry Dec. the 20th day of November 1792. The other grants to Robert Henry 1804 and of the second parcel being original granted to Joseph and Robert Henry's 1801 to have and to hold the said granted land and forever to the said Ephraim Henry his heirs executors admins and assigns and the said Joseph Henry Sr. for himself his heirs executors administrators and assigns the said lands and premises. Heretitament and appurtenances and all the right title interest and property therein to the said Ephraim Henry his heirs executors administrators and assign free and clear from and of all former deeds gifts grants titles mortgages dower rights and titles of dowers judgments executions taxes assessments fines forfeitures immencements troubles and incumbrances of whatsoever nature form or extend had made done suffered or committed the said Joseph Henry or any other person or persons whatsoever to his order agency means or procurement and against the claim or demand of all or every other person or persons whatsoever will now and at all time hereafter will and truly this warrant and defend by these presence in testimony whereof the said Joseph Henry here set his hand and affixed his seal this day and date first above written . Signed sealed and delivered in presence of:
Jos Henry (seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.
This indenture made the 21st day of May in the year of our Lord 1840 between Joseph Henry Sr., and his son W B. Henry both of the County of Henderson and State of North Carolina witnesseth that the said Joseph Henry Sr. for and in consideration of one dollar to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and the further consideration of the natural love and affection which he beareth towards the said Wm. B. Henry hath hereby given granted conveyed and swore and by these presence doth give grant convey confirm and swore unto the said Wm B Henry and his heirs executors administrators assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying on north side of French Broad River. Beginning on a stake on the north of a spring Branch running up said Branch north 9 degrees west 194 poles to a small white oak at the edge of the big sweep thru east 66 poles to a black oak on the top of a big hill. Then north 16 1/2 degrees east 42 poles to a black oak by a spring head. Then a south 69 degrees east 1018 poles to a stake on John Orr's line. Then north the same south 130 poles to a hickory on the bank of the river said Orr's corner. Then a north the meander of the river south 65 degrees west 44 poles to a stake. Then south 41 degrees west 60 poles to a stake. Then south 70 degrees west 20 poles to a stake and then to the beginning containing two hundred acres to the same more or less as well move fully at large doth appear by the difference to the original patent granted to Joseph Henry seal - the 20th day of November 1792. The other to Robert Henry September 24th 1808. To have and to hold the said granted land and premises to the said Wm B Henry his heirs executors administrators and assigns forever and these aid Joseph Henry Sr. for himself his heirs executors administrators and assigns this said land and premises Heretitaments and appurtenances and all the rights titles interests and property therein to the said Wm B Henry his heirs executors administrators and assigns free and clear from and of all former gifts grants deeds titles mortgages dowers rights and titles of dowers judgments executions taxes assessments fines forfeitures immercments troubles and incumbrances of whatsoever nature form or extent have made and suffered and committed by the said Joseph Henry Sr. or by any other person or person whatsoever by his order agency means or procurement and against the claim or demand of all and every other person or persons whatsoever will now and at all others hereafter will and truly warrant and defend by these presence. In testimony whereof the said Joseph Henry hath hereunto set his hand and affix his seal the day and year above written. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of:
Jos Henry (Seal)
D.B. Miller
George Orr
State of North Carolina
Henderson County
Court of Pleas Quarter session
July Session - 1840
The within deed of gift of the this duly proven in open court by the oath of George Orr a subscribing witness thereto considered and ordered to be registered.
Registered August 26th, 1840
Witness Elisha King C.C.C.

For her book 1840 Revolutionary Pensioners of Henderson County, Alexia Jones Helsley had to spend time determining which Joseph Henry is actually buried in the Old Beulah Baptist Church cemetery.

There were two other Joseph Henry's who served in the war. One enlisted in Lincoln County and died in 1814 in Orange County, Ind. He fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain, where his two brothers were killed.

The second Joseph Henry enlisted December 1779 and died in Buncombe County on Sept. 22, 1816. His widow applied for a pension in Buncombe County in 1845. There are no records to indicate this Joseph Henry ever lived in today's Henderson County.

A Revolutionary War marker at Old Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, now known as Fletcher First Baptist Church Cemetery, is for the second Joseph Henry, who never lived in Henderson County. It is not known if Henry is buried in the cemetery or not. There is no tombstone marking his burial site and the DAR monument was placed many years later.

When the cemetery survey was conducted in the late 1980s at the Old Beulah Baptist Church cemetery off Pleasant Grove Road in Etowah, an original tombstone, with Revolutionary War service noted, was discovered for Joseph Henry, born 1760, died 1840.

The Joseph Henry who settled in Henderson County was a resident of Lincoln County and joined the war June 1780 under Col. William Graham, Helsley writes. He was drafted again after the Battle of Kings Mountain, serving under Capt. Lofton's Co., and was discharged before the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.

In the Henry section of the old church cemetery are found the gravesites of his wives, sons and their families.

• Married: 2 Jan 1800 in Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina ⁵
• Change Date: 12 Dec 2003

1. Thomas Henry b: Abt 1802 in Lincoln Co., North Carolina
2. Ephraim Henry b: Jun 1803 in North Carolina
3. Margaret Henry b: Abt 1806
4. Joseph Henry b: Abt 1808 in Lincoln Co., North Carolina
5. Alexander P. Henry b: Abt 1800 in Lincoln Co., North Carolina
6. Noah Henry b: Abt 1818 in North Carolina
7. William B. Henry b: Abt 1821 in North Carolina
8. Robert Henry b: Aft 1820 in North Carolina
9. Albert Henry b: Abt 1815

• Married: Abt 1820 in Henderson Co., North Carolina
• Change Date: 13 Dec 2003

1. Media: Family History
   Abbrev: Leeper Family Origin
   Title: The Leeper Family Origin
   Author: Andrew A. Leeper
2. Abbrev: Mecklenburg County NC Will Abstracts 1791-1868, Books A-J
   Title: Mecklenburg County NC Will Abstracts 1791-1868, Books A-J
   Author: Ferguson, Herman W.
   Page: p. 148, Will Book G
   Quality: 3
   Date: 24 Aug 2002
3. Abbrev: NC Pension 1835
   Title: North Carolina Pension Roll of 1835
   Author: William R. Navey
   Publication: http://searches1.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/archives/nc/military/1835pens.txt
4. Media: Newspaper
   Abbrev: Hendersonville [NC] News-Times
   Title: Hendersonville [NC] News-Times
   Page: July 03. 2005 11:03PM
   Quality: 3
5. Media: Internet
   Abbrev: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
   Title: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
   Author: Ancestry.com