MURDOCK FAMILY RESEARCH

Thomas Jefferson Murdock is buried in an unmarked grave in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Yoakum, Texas. He is in Block 5, Lot 87. We received this information from the funeral parlor who buried him while we were in Yoakum, Texas in June, 1998.Temperance Elizabeth Murdock is buried in Brazoria.
James Andrew Murdock: Probably buried in Cheetham, Texas
Julia Ann B. [Hudson] Murdock: Probably Cheetham, Texas

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James Andrew and John L. received two of the original land grants for the Colorado County area. The map in the Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus, Colorado County, Texas, shows the lots. I have a copy of the part that pertains to them. I also have the deeds for the properties they owned in Colorado County and Lavaca County as follows. In March, 2000, I went to the Texas Land Management Office, and I now have copies of the original land grant records to John L. Murdock and James Andrew Murdock which was part of the Eliza J. Hagan plot in Colorado County. They are extensive records, but nothing genealogical. There were two earlier Murdocks - John and James - but I'm not sure if they are this Murdock family. I also have copies of those land records.

Know all men by these Presents: That I, T.J. Oakes of the county of Colorado and State aforesaid, in consideration of the sum of One Hundred and; fifty ($150.00/xx) Dollars, to me in hand paid by J.A. and T.J. Murdock the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged, have Granted, Sold and Conveyed, and by these presents do Grant, Sell and Convey, unto the said J.A. and T.J. Murdock of the county of Colorado and State of Texas all that certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the county of Colorado, state of Texas, described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a point in the bed of the east Sandies, on the South line of the Burleson Survey, Thence West 305 vrs to a point, Thence North 560 vrs. Then east 700 Vrs to the center of the bed of said Sandies, Thence down said Sandies to the to the place of beginning, containing fifty acres of land, being part of the said Burleson Survey, in said county and; State. To Have and To Hold the above described premises, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging unto the said J.A. and T.J. Murdock, heirs or assigns, forever. And I do hereby bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, to Warrant and Forever Defend, all and singular the said premises unto the said J.A. and T.J. Murdock, their heirs and assigns, against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand this 26th day of Jany AD. 1895

Before me, J.W. Munson, a Notary Public in and for Colorado county, Texas, on this day personally appeared T.J. Oakes, well known to me, to be the person whose name is subscribed tot he foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this 26th day of Jany, AD. 1895. (L.S.) J.W. Munson, N.P. Colorado Co, Texas

Before me, J.J. Harrison, Clerk of the County Court in and for Colorado county, Texas, on this day personally appeared Elizabeth Oakes wife of T.J. Oakes, Known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and having been examined by me privily and apart from her husband, and having the same fully explained to her, she the said Elizabeth Oakes acknowledged such instrument to be her act and deed, and declared that she had willingly signed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and that she did not wish to retract it. (L.S.) Given under my hand and seal of office, this 6th day of March, AD. 1895 J.J. Harrison, Clerk Endorsement: Filed for Record March 7, 1895 at 9 o'clock A.M. J.J. Harrison, C.C.C.C.C. By Chas. J.G. Leesemann, Deputy

Know all men by these presents; that I, T. J. Oakes, of said State and County for and in consideration of the sum of ninety ($90.00/100) Dollars due and payable on the 1st day of October, 1895 as is evidenced by a promissory note of even date herewith signed by T.J. Murdock To secure the payment of said note the vendors lien is hereby expressly reserved on the herein described property, Have bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey unto the said T. J. Murdock, all that certain tract or parcel of land lying being and situate in the County of Colorado and State of Texas, about 13 miles Southwest of the City of Columbus and being a part of the Aaron Burleson survey described and bounded as follows, Beginning at the N.W. Corner of a tract of land conveyed to said T.J. Murdock by T.J. Oakes by deed dated 26 day of Jany 1895. Thence North 237 vrs. to a stake from which a Blackjack tree S. 62 vrs. W. 6 vrs. [ ] links and another blackjack tree N. 56 E. 6 [v?] links. Then east 700 [v?] [ ] links and a black jack tree S. 20 W. 4 vrs. 2 links. Then South 237 [s?] to N.E. corner of said Murdock tract. Then West 710 vrs. to the place of beginning Containing thirty (30) acres of land, more or less. To have and to hold the above described premises, together with all and singular the rights, members and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging unto the said T. J. Murdock his heirs and assigns forever. And I do hereby bind myself my heirs, executors and administrator to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the T.J. Murdock, his heirs and assigns against every person whomsoever claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness my hand this the 16th day of February A.D. 1895.

Before me the undersigned authority on this day personally appeared T.J. Oakes, of said County of Colorado, well known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing and acknowledge to me that he executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed. (L.S.) Given under my hand and seal of office this the 3rd day of July A.D. 1895. J.J. Harrison Clerk County Court C.C.

Before me, J.J. Harrison, Clerk of the County Court in and for Colorado County Texas on this day personally appeared Elizabeth Oakes, wife of T.J. Oakes, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and having been examined by one privily and apart from her husband and having the same fully explained to her, she, the said Elizabeth Oakes, acknowledged such instrument to be her act and deed, and declared that she had willingly signed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and that she did not wish to retract it. (L.S.) Give under my hand and seal of office this 3d day of July, A.D. 1895. J.J. Harrison C.C.C.C.C.

Know all men by these presents, that I, J.A. Murdock of the County of Colorado and State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and fifty Dollars to me in hand paid by John Baxter, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said John Baxter, of the County of Colorado and State of Texas, all my rights, title, claim and interest in and to one hundred and sixty acres of land situated in Colorado county, Texas, part of the Eliza J. Hagan survey, section No. 440, certificate No. 468, purchased by A.P. Henderson from the State of Texas on the 16th April 1895, under an act approved April 1, 1887, and acts amendatory thereof approved April 8th 1889, April 28th 1891, and March 20th, 1893, and conveyed by the said A.P. Henderson to me on 26th day of June, 1895, said conveyance being of record in Vol. 13 on pages 320 and 321, deed records for Colorado County, Texas, and the acknowledgments of said transfer from said Henderson to me, by Commissioner of General Land Office, dated May 26th 1896. To have and to hold, the above described premises together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging unto the said John Baxter, his heirs and assigns forever, and I do hereby bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators to warrant and forever defend all and singular, the said premises unto the said John Baxter, his heirs and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof by, through and under one. Witness my hand, this 3rd day of March AD 1897.

Before me, J.J. Harrison, clerk of the county court in and for Colorado county, Texas, on this day personally appeared J.A. Murdock, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. (L.S.) Given under my hand and seal of offices this 3rd day of March, A.D. 1897. J.J. Harrison, Clerk Endorsement: Filed for record March 3, 1897 at 3 o'clock, P.M. J.J. Harrison, C.C.C.C.C. By Chas J.G. Leesemann, Deputy.

I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Deed as filed for records in my office March 3, 1897 at 3 o'clock P.M. - Recorded March 3, 1897 at 3.40 o'clock P.M. J.J. Harrison, C.C.C.C.C. By Chas J.G. Leesemann, Deputy Colorado County, Texas

Know all men by these Presents: That J.A. Murdock joined by his wife, Mrs. J.A.B. Murdock of the county of Colorado and State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of Three ($300.00) Dollars to them in hand paid by J.T. Cosby of the County of Colorado and State of Texas, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, d, by these presents, Bargain, Sell, Release and Forever Quit claim unto the said J.T. Cosby his heirs and assigns, all our right, title and interest in and to that certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Colorado and State of Texas, described as follows, to wit: Eighty acres in South East corner of Eliza J. Hagan survey No. 40 lying about three miles South of Rock Island in Colorado County State of Texas: Beginning at South East corner of said Eliza J. Hagan survey, a stone, There due West 977 Varas along its south line to a stone for corner: Thence North 483 Varas to a stone for corner, Thence East 973 Varas to a stone for corner: Then South and; East long its cast line to place of beginning containing 80 acres of land. To Have and To Hold the said premises, together with all and singular the rights, privileges and appurtenances to the same in any manner belonging unto the said J.T. Cosby his heirs and assigns, forever, so that neither us the Grantors J.A. Murdock and J.A.B. Murdock nor our heirs, nor any person or persons claiming under us, shall at any time hereafter have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances or to any part thereof. Witness our hands at Rock Island Texas, this Third day of October A.D. 1900.

Before Me, John Baxter a Notary Public for Colorado County Texas on this day personally appeared J.A. Murdock known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed; and also said Mrs. J.A.B. Murdock, wife of J.A. Murdock Known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and having been examined by me privily and apart has declared that she had willingly signed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and that she did not wish to retract it. (L.S.) Given under my hand and seal of office, this 3rd day of October 1900. John Baxter Notary Public for Colorado Co. TexasEndorsement: Filed for record 13 day of October A.D. 1900 at 1 o'clock P.M. J.J. Harrison, Co. Clerk by Chas. J.G. Leesemann, Deputy

I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Deed, with revenue stamps of the value of fifty center thereto attached as filed for record in my office October 13, 1900 at 1 o'clock P.M. Recorded October 13, 1900 at 1.50 o'clock P.M. J.J. HARRISON, C.C.C.C.C. By Chas. J.G. Leesemann, Deputy

Know all men by these presents that J.A. Murdock and Julia A.B. Murdock wife of the said J.A. Murdock for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred and eighty Dollars, to us in hand paid by John Murdock, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged to our entire satisfaction, (all of said parties are residents of Colorado County Texas) have bargained and sold and do by these presents bargain sell release and convey unto him the said John Murdock, all our right, title and interest in and to the following described Tract of Land, situated about 15 miles S.W. of the city of Columbus and on the west side of Peir Oak Creek and is a portion of the South Western portion of the alternate of the Eliza J. Hagan, and described as follows Beginning at the S.W. corner of said Hagan a stoke in the East line of the Robt. Mills Thence East along the south line of said Hagan 506 varas Then North 483 Varas to a Ditch Then West 81 varas Thence North 773 Varas to the north line of the Land sold to J.A. Murdock by the State of Texas Thence West 660 varas to a point in the west line of said Hagan survey Then South 450 Varas [at least two lines are cut off from this copy- see Deedbook 34:236 for full description - when John sells this land] the Beginning containing 120 acres of Land more or Less, and the said John Murdock accepts said Land and agrees to pay all moneys that may still be due the State of Texas on said 120 acres herein conveyed and we warrant the title to said Land to the said John Murdock and his heirs against all parties claiming the same or any part thereof by through or under us but against no other person whomsoever. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands this July 19 1900.

Before me J.A. Toliver, a Notary Public in and Colorado County, Texas, on this day personally appeared J.A. Murdock, and Julia A.B. Murdock, wife of the said J.A. Murdock, well known to me, and acknowledged to me that they executed the said for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and the said Julia A.B. Murdock, having been examined by me privily and apart from her husband, and having the same fully explained to her she the said Julia A.B. Murdock acknowledged such instrument to be her act and deed, and declared that she had willingly signed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and that she did not wish to retract it. Given under my hand and seal of office this 19th day of July 1900.(L.S.) J.A. Toliver NotaryPublic in and for Colorado County, Texas

I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Deed, with revenue stamp of the value of fifty cents thereto attached, as filed for records in my office Dec. 21, 1900, at 11.10 o'clock, A.M. Recorded December 17, 1900 at 3.30 o'clock, P.M. J.J. Harrison, C.C.C.C.C. By Chas. J.G. Leesemann, Deputy

Know all men by these presents that John L. Murdock joined by his wife Ethel Murdock of the County of Reeves, State of Texas for an d in consideration of the sum of One ($1.00) Dollar to them in hand paid by J.J.. Mansfield, County Judge of Texas, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged do by these presents Bargain sell Release and forever Quitclaim unto the said J.J. Mansifeld and his successors in office all our right title and interest in and to that certain tract or parcel of land lying in the county of Colorado and State of Texas described as follows, to wit:

One acres of land. Beginning at a corner on the west line of the Eliza J. Hagan survey No. 440 this corner also being the South East Corner of the John Fitzgerald survey. Thence East along the south line of an offset in the west line of said Hagan survey 75 6/10 varas. Thence north 75 6/10 varas. Then West 75 6/10 varas to west line of said "Hagan" survey, Thence South along west line of Hagan survey to place of Beginning containing one acres of land, said land to be used to erect a Public School Building on for Benefit of School District No. To have and to hold the said premises together with all and singular the rights privileges and appurtenances to the same in any manner belonging unto the said J.J. Mansfield and his successors in Office so that neither us the ______ nor our heirs nor any person claiming under us shall at any time hereafter have claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances or to any part thereof. Witness our hands at Toyah this 16th day of March, 1903.

Before me, A.W. Hosie J.P. a Notary Public in and for Reeves County, Texas on this day personally appeared John L. Murdock known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed; also came Ethel Murdock, wife of John L. Murdock known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and having been examined by me privily and apart from her husband and having the same fully explained to her, she, the said Ethel Murdock acknowledged such instrument to be her act and deed and declared that she had willingly signed the same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed and that she did not wish to retract it. Given under my hand and seal of office this 16th day of March, 1903. A.W. Hosie, J. P. and Texas Officio (L.S.) Notary Public in and for Reeves Co.

I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Deed as filed for record in my office the 3rd day of April, 1903 at 10.15 o'clock A.M. Recorded the 4th day of April, 1903 at 5 o'clock, P.M. J.J. Harrison, County Clerk by William Hansen, Deputy

This Indenture, made the 30th day of December, 1901 between J.A. Murdock joined by his wife Julia A.B. Murdock of the County of Colorado and State of Texas parties of the first part, and T.J. Murdock of the county of Colorado and State of Texas parties of the second part, Witnesseth, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, to them in hand paid by the party of the second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have Bargained, Sold and Quit claimed, and by these presents to Bargain, Sell, Convey and Quitclaim, unto the said T.J. Murdock part of the second party, his heirs or assigns forever, all our right, title and interest in and to that certain tract of State School Land situate, lying and being in Colorado County, Texas, Known and described as follows: Beginning at the North East corner of a three hundred and twenty acre survey filed by J.A. Murdock, being the South end of the Eliza J. Hagan survey No. 440 situated on the west side of Pinoak Creek about 4 miles South of Rock Island. Thence west along the north line of said survey 552 Vavas - Then South 773 Vavas to North line of 80 acres, Deeded to John Cosby by this grantor - Thence East along said division line 669 Vavas, to east line of said "Hagan" survey and N.E. corner of John Cosby 80 acres - Hence North along the east line of said "Hagan" survey to place of beginning containing 80 acres of land. Said land sold and awarded by Andrew J. Baker, Cmr. Gen. Land office Austin Tx to J.A. Murdock on the 9th day of May 1895 at Two Dollars per acre 5 cts per acre the first payment to the State and all interest payments due to August 1, 1901 have been paid. To Have and To Hold the above described premises, together with all the rights and appurtenances thereunto in any wise belonging unto the said T.J. Murdock party of the second part, do hereby assume the obligations of the original purchaser of said land to the State of Texas. In Witness Whereof the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands, this 30th day of December 1901.

Before me, John Baxter a Notary Public in and for Colorado County, Texas, on this day personally appeared Julia A. B. Murdock, wife of J.A. Murdock known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and having been examined privily and apart from her husband, and having the same fully explained to her, she, the said Julia A.B. Murdock acknowledged such instrument to be her act and deed, and declared that she had willingly signed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and that she did not wish to retract it. Given under me hand and seal of office, this 30th day of December A.D. 1901( L.S.) John Baxter, Notary Public for Colorado Co. Texas.The State of Texas)
County of Colorado)

Before me, John Baxter a Notary Public in and for Colorado County, Texas, on this day personally appeared J.A. Murdock and T.J. Murdock known to me to be the persons whose name are subscribed to the foregoing instruments, and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. (L.S.) Given under my hand and seal of office, this 30th day of December A.D. 1901. John Baxter, Not. Pub for Colorado Co. TexasEndorsement: Filed for record 26 day of May 1902 at 8 o'clock A.M. J.J. Harrison, County Clerk, Colorado County, Texas by Chas. J.G. Leesemann, Deputy
I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Deed as filed for record in my office May 26, 1902 at 8 o'clock A.M. - recorded May 27, 1902 at 10.15 o'clock, A.M. J.J. Harrison, C.C.C.C.C.

Know all Men by these Presents: That I J. A. Murdock Jointed by My Wife, Julia A B Murdock of the county of Colorado in the State aforesaid, for and in consideration of the sum of Six Hundred Dollars, to Us paid and secured to be paid by M. M. Fields, amd [sic] M E Fields His Wife, as follows: Two Hundred Dollars $200,00 cash in Hand the Receipt of Which is Herewith Acknowledged, And the said M M Fields Four Promissory Notes of Even Date Herewith For the sum of One Hundred and Ten and; 75/100, $110,75/100 Each, Payable Respectfully In One Two Three and; Four From Date Hereof, And it is expressly Egreed [sic] by the Partys Hereto That the Vendors Lien Shall be retained to secured the Payment of Same, have Granted, Sold and Conveyed, and by these presents do Grant, Sell and Convey, unto the said M. M. Fields and M E Fields, of the county of Colorado, State of Texas, all that certain Tract or Land situate about 5 miles South of Rock Island Texas a portion of the J.A. Murdock Survey and is a portion of the Alternate of the Eliza J. Hagan Survey and Described as follows. Beginning at a point in the North line of said J. A. Murdock Survey 500 varas, West of its N. E. Corner. Then South 776 Varas to a point in the North line of a tract Sold to Crosby on the North side of a ditch Thence West along the North line of Crosby Tract 342 Varas to an interior corner (of a Tract of Land owned by John Murdock) (a Stone) Then North along one of the East lines of said John Murdock 776 Varas to his H. E. corner in the North line of the original J.A. Murdock Tract. Thence East 342 Varas along said North line to the place of Beginning Containing forty Seven Acres of Lane To have and to hold the above described premises, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging unto the said M M Fields and M. E. Fields, Their heirs and assigns forever; and We do hereby Quit Claim and Singular, the said premises unto the said M. M. Fields and M. E. Fields Their heirs and assigns, against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof But it is expressly agreed and stipulated that the Vendor's Lien is retained against the above described property, premises and improvements, until the above described notes, and all interest thereon are fully paid according to their face and tenor, effect and reading, when this deed shall become absolute. Witness Our hands at Rock Island this 24 day of January A. D. 1905.J.A. Murdock
Julia A.B. Murdock
[Deeds contains the Notary and recording language - it was recorded September 16, 1909 at 5 o'clock P.M.]

Know all men by these presents: that I, J.A. Murdock of the County of Colorado and State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten ($10.00) dollars, to me in hand paid by T.J. Oakes, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged to my entire satisfaction, do by these presents Bargain, Sell, Release and forever Quit Claim unto the said T.J. Oakes, his heirs and assigns, all my right, title and interest in and to fifty acres of land in Colorado Count, Texas, a part of the Aaron Burleson Survey and described by [meter deed] as follows, Beginning at a point in the bed of East Saudies on the line of the Burleson survey, Thence West 305 varas to a point, Thence North 460 varas to the center of the bed of said Saudies creek Thence down said Saudies with the meanders thereof, to the place of beginning, containing fifty acres of land, more or less. To have and to hold, the said premises, together with all and singular the rights, privileges and appurtenances to the same in any manner belonging unto the said T.J. Oakes hie heirs and assigns, so that I nor any person or persons claiming under me shall at any time hereafter have claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances, or to any part thereof. Witness my hand, this the 19th day of April A.D. 1905.J.A. Murdock
The State of Texas,)
County of Colorado,)

Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared J.A. Murdock, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this the 19th day of April A.D. 1905. (L.S.) John Baxter Notary Public, for Colorado Co., Texas. Endorsement: Filed for record May 23, 1905 at 4.25 o'clock, P.M. Chas J.G. Leesemann, Clk C.C.C.C.I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Deed as failed for record in my office May 23, 1905 at 4.25 o'clock, P.M. - Recorded May 24, 1905 at 5.10 o'clock, P.M. Chas. J.G. Leesemann, Clk C.C.C.C.

Know all men by these presents that I john L. Murdock Joined by my wife Ethel Murdock, of the County of Reeves and State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of Nine Hundred Dollars to us in hand paid by W.E. Curry, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, to, by these presents, Bargain, Sell, Release and Forever Quit Claim unto the said W.E. Curry of the County of Colorado and State of Texas, their heirs and assigns all our right, title and interest in and to that certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Colorado and State of Texas, described as follows, to wit: Situated about 15 miles S.W. of the city of Columbus and on the west side of Pier Oak creek and is a portion of the S.W. portion of the alternate of the Eliza J. Hagan survey and described as follows, Beginning at the S.W. corner of said Hagan a stake in the E. line of the Robert Mills Thence E. along the South line of the said Hagan 506 Varas thence North 483 Varas to a ditch thence West 81 Varas, thence North 773 Varas to the North line of the land sold to J.A. Murdock by the State of Texas, thence West 660 Varas to a point in the West line of said Hagan survey, thence South 450 Varas, then East 235 Varas to N.E. corner of Mills, thence South 806 Varas to the beginning, containing 120 acres of land more or less. To Have and To Hold the said premises, together with all and singular the rights, privileges and appurtenances thereto in any manner belonging, unto the said W.E. Curry his heirs and assigns, forever, so that neither we the said John L. Murdock and Ethel Murdock nor our heirs, nor any person or persons claiming under us shall, at any time hereafter, have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises, or appurtenances, or any part thereof. Witness our hand at Toyah Tx, this 29 day of Jan A.D. 1907.Jno. L. Murdock
Ethel Murdock
The State of Texas)
County of Reeves)

Before me Finley Homes Notary Public in and for Reeves County, Texas on this day personally appeared Jno. L. Murdock Known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office, this 29 day of Jan. A.D. 1907 (L.S.) Finley Holmes Notary Public Reeves Co. TxThe State of Texas)
County of Reeves)

Before Me a Notary Public in and for the county of Reeves, on this day Personally appeared Ethel Murdock Wife of Jon L. Murdock Known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and having been examined by me privily and apart from her husband and having the same fully explained to her she the said Ethel Murdock acknowledged such instrument to be her act and deed, and declared that she had willingly signed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and that she did not wish to retract it. Given under my hand and seal of office this 29th day of Jan 1907 (L.S.) Finley Holmes Notary Public Reeves Co. Tx Endorsement: Filed for record 9 day of Feby. A.D. 1907 at 2.25 o'clock, P.M. By Chas J.G. Leesemann, County ClerkI do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Deed as filed for record in my office Feby. 9, 1907 at 2.25 o'clock P.M. - Recorded Feby 13, 1907 at 5.30 o'clock, P.M.Chas J.G. Leesemann, C.C.C.C.C.

WHEREAS J.A. Murdock and wife, Julia A. B. Murdock of the County of Colorado and State of Texas, did, on the 24th day of January, A.D. 1905 by deed of that date, duly recorded in the Records of Deeds of Colorado County, volume 42 pages 82 and; 83 Grant, Sell and Convey to M.M..Fields and M.E. Fields of the County of Colorado and State of Texas, the following described property, to-wit: Forty seven (47) acres of land, a part of the Eliza J.Hagan survey, which said tract of land is more fully described in the above referred to deed, to which deed and record reference is here made for further description of said land, and did in said deed retain a Vendor's Lien on the property so Granted, Sold and Conveyed, to secure the payment of a part of the purchase money mentioned in said deed as follows to-wit: $443.00,as evidenced by the four certain promissory notes of said Field in the sum of $110.75, each, all bearing date, Jan.24th, 1909, and due and payable in 1,2,3,and; 4 years respectively from date. AND, Whereas, said Vendor's Lien notes given as aforesaid for part purchase money, of said: property, have been paid to me, J.A. Murdock,the legal and equitable holder and owner of said notes; NOW, THERFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That I, J.A.Murdock, the present legal and equitable owner and holder of said Vendor's Lien notes above mentioned, do hereby release, discharge and quitclaim unto the said M.M.Fields and M.E.Fields, their heirs and assigns, all the right, title, interest and estates, in and to the property above described, which I have or may be entitled to by virtue of being the owner of said Vendor's Lien notes and do hereby declare said property released and discharged from any and all liens created by virtue of said Vendor's Lien notes above described. WITNESS my hand this seventh day of December, A.D.1910. J.A. Murdock - his mark
Witnesses:
W.E. Curry
W.K. Wall
State of Texas ))
County of Colorado. ))

BEFORE ME, C.R.Grobe, a Notary Public in and for the County of Colorado, in the State of Texas, on this day, personally appeared J.A. Murdock known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 7th day of December, A.D. 1910. (L.S.) C.R. Grobe, Notary Public, Colorado County, Texas.ENDORSEMENT: FILED FOR RECORD this 14 day of Jan A.D.1911 at 3:50 o'clock P.M. John Hastedt County Clerk

I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing instrument is a true and correct copy of the original RELEASE as filed for record in my office on the 14th day of January A.D.1911 at 3:50 o'clock P.M. Recorded on the 16th day of January A.D.1911 at 4:30 o'clock P.M. /S/ John Hastedt, Clerk County Court, Colorado County, Texas. By: /S/ J.A. Sommerlatte, Deputy

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; That I, J.A. Murdock, of the County of Colorado, and State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of one Dollar to me in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do by these presents, bargain, sell, release and forever quitclaim unto F.W. Warner, his heirs and assigns, all my right,title and interest in and to that certain tract or parcel of land lying in the County of Colorado, and State of Texas, described as follows, to- wit: Beginning at a point in the bed of East Sandies, on the South line of the Burleson survey, Thence West 305 varas to a point thence North 560 varas.Thence East 700 varas to the center of the bed of said Sandies. Thence down said Sandies to the place of beginning containing fifty acres of land, and being part of the said Burleson Survey. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, The above described premises, together with all and singular the rights privileges and appurtenances thereto in any manner belonging, unto the said F.W. Warner, his heirs and assigns, forever, so that neither I, the said J.A.Murdock, nor my heirs, nor any person or persons claiming under me shall, at any time hereafter, have, claim, or demand any right, title or interest in and to the aforesaid premises and appurtenances, or any part thereof. WITNESS my hand this,2lst day of August,A.D.1912.J. A. Murdock - his mark
The State of Texas,))
County of Colorado.))

Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared J.A.Murdock. known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this, the 21st day of August A.D.1912. (L. S.) F.A. Norman Notary Public in and for Colorado County, Texas.Endorsement: FILED FOR RECORD at 8 o'clock A.M..Aug; 24 1912. John Hastedt Clk.Co. Ct.Colorado Co.Tex.
I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Quitclaim Deed, as filed for record in my office on the 24 day of Aug A.D.1912 at 8 o'clock A.M. Recorded on the 26th. day of Aug.A.D.1912,at 9.30 o'clock A.M. /s/ John Hastedt, Clerk County Court, Colorado County, Texas.

Know All Mean by these Presents: That I, S.E. GANTT of the county of Bexar State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 0/00 ($550.00) Dollars, to me cash in hand paid by T.J. MURDOCK, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have Granted, Sold and Conveyed and by these presents do Grant, Sell and Convey unto the said T.J. MURDOCK of the County of Dewitt State of Texas, all that certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the County of Colorado State of Texas, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

Lot No. Twenty-two (22) being a part of a subdivision made by W. J. French and E.M. Frazee, of Section No. Twenty-three (23) S.A. and; M.G. Ry Co. Survey, in said county and State, as surveyed and subdivided for the said W. J. French and E. M. Frazee by I. G. Wirtz a civil engineer of Colorado County, Texas. The plat of said subdivision being of record in the County of Colorado, in the Clerk's Office of said County. To have and to hold the above described premises, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging unto the said T. J. MURDOCK, his heirs and assigns forever. And I do hereby bind myself my heirs, executors and administrator to Warrant and Forever Defend all and singular the said premises unto the said T. J. MURDOCK, his heirs and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfullyclaiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. WITNESS my hand at San Antonio, Texas, this 16th day of July, A.D. 1919($1.00 Stamps)
S.E. Gantt
The State of Texas))
County of BEXAR ))

Before me, Blossom E. Greenwood, a Notary Public in and for Bexar County, Texas, on this day personally appeared S.E. GANTT know to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledge to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand and seal of office this 16th day of July, A. D. 1919. Blossom E. Greenwood (L.S.) Notary Public in and for Bexar County, Texas.ENDORSEMENT: Filed for Record this the 10 day of Jany. A. D. 1920, at 11.50 o'clock A. M. John Hastedt County Clerk

I do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original Deed, with $1.00 Documentary Revenue Stamps, S. E. G. 7/16/19, as filed for record in my office, on this the 10th day of January, A. D. 1920, at 11.50 o'clock A.M. Recorded on this the 16th day of January, A. D. 1920, at 3.30 o'clock P. M. John Hastedt, County Clerk Colorado County, Texas, By J.A. Moore, Deputy

Know all men by these presents that we, W. M. Huff and wife, Fern, of the County of Lavaca and State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of Eight Hundred/00 Dollars paid and securd to be paid by T. J. Murdock as follows $250.00 cash in hand the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and his three certain promissory notes of even date herewith for the sum of $183.35 each, all notes being interest at the rate of 8% per annum and due and payable as follows:Note No 1 for $183.35 due Jan. 10th, 1908
Note No 2 for $183.35 due Jan 10th, 1909

Note No 3 for $183.35 due Jan 10th, 1911 - have granted, Sold and Conveyed and by these presents do grant, sell and convey unto the said T.J. Murdock of the County of Lavaca and State of Texas all the certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land lying and being situated in Lavaca County, a part of the John May League and further described as follows: A part of Lot #2 of the subdivision of the original prairie Lot #2 of the John May league Beginning at the N. Cor. of said subdivision Lot #2 at a stoke from which a post oak marked -, bears N 46 W 3 and four-fifth vrs: a do marked X bear South68West 5 and three-eights vrs: thence S45W to the North Cor of the one and one-fourth acre of land sold by Samuel F. and Burnett A. Parr to G. Schultz by deed of dated Sept. 9th, 1898; thence S45E 894 Feet: thence N45E 219 and one-half feet: then N45W 494 Feet to a stake set in the first-named line being the line N45W then S45W 219 and one-half feet to the place of beginning, containing two and one-half acres of land. It being the same land sold by H.T. Towns and Wife to H.J. Clare and by Clare sold to us. To Have and to Hold the above described premises together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging unto the said T.J. Murdock, his heirs and assigns forever, and we do hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators to warrant and forever defend, all and singular the said premises unto the said T.J. Murdock, his heirs and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof, - But it is expressly agreed and stipulated that the Vendor's Lien is retained against the above described property, premises and improvements until the aforedescribed notes, and all interest thereon, are fully paid according to their face and tenor, effect and reading when this Deed shall become absolute. Witness our hand at Yoakum this March 18th day of (March) A.D. 19 W.M. Huff
Mrs. W.M. Huff
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of
M.V. Bradshaw, D.S.
[deed contains notary and recording language - recorded March 27, 1907]

Let the World take notice that all 3 notes, in deed mentioned, same being of second, in the deed records of Lavaca Co., Texas in Vol 49, pp. 539 and 540 having been paid and satisfied, and I, Mrs. Dau T. Price, signing hereto Ella V. Price, jointed by husband, Dau T. Price, owning Nos 2 and 3, this date, the number known as 1 having been paid to original payee, do hereby release said three notes by reason of the premises and the authority conferred in the transfer and contract of date July 31st, 1907, herewith delivers and referred to, same being made to said Mrs. Dau T. Price by W. M. Huff, [ ] Huff, husband and wife, joined by T. J. Murdock, the latter for purposes in said instrument evidence, notes being satisfied, paid and cancelled, full release and requittance is now made to said T.J. Murdock, his heirs and assigns forever, of said notes, and the land in said deed described, is absolutely full-claimed to him, the said T.J. Murdock, his heirs and assigns forever, in clear release of any further responsibility or and on notes, deed of lien on land referred to being in Lavaca Co. Texas. Witness our hands this 14th day of October, A. D. 1910Ella D. Price
Dau T. Price
[deeds contains notary and recording language - recorded November 9, 1910]

Know all men by these Presents: That We, T.J. Murdock and wife, Lizzie Murdock, of the County of Lavaca, State of Texas for and in consideration of the sum of Seven Hundred and no/100 Dollars to us in had paid by Albert C. Adams, all cash, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledge - have Granted, Sold and Conveyed and by these presents do Grant, Sell and Convey unto the said Albert C. Adams of the county of Lavaca, State of Texas, all that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, lying and being situated in Lavaca County, Texas, a part of the John May League, and further described as follows: A part of Lot No. Two (2) of the Subdivision of the original prairie lot No. Two of the John May League: - Beginning on the N. Cor. of said subdivision of Lot No. 2 at a stake, from which a P.O. Marked X, [fro] N. 46 W 3 4/6 vrs., a P.O. Mark X [frs] S 68 W 5 3/8Vrs: Thence S.45W to the N. Cor. of the one and 1/2 acres tract sold to G. Schultz by S.F. and B.R. Parr by deed of date September 9th, 1898: thence S 45W 219 1/2 feet to the place of beginning containing two and one-half acres of land, and being the same land sold to us by W. M. Hubbard wife by deed recorded in deed records of Lavaca County, Texas, in Vol. 49 Pages 539-40 - This sale includes both the dwelling and out houses that was on the place when we bought it and also all improvements we have built or caused to be built or erected on the said land since we bought the place, all the improvements so placed on the premises being ours in fee simple without encumbrance of any king whatsoever. To Have and To Hold the above described premises, together with all and singular, the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging unto the said Albert C. Adams, his heirs and assigns forever, And we do hereby bind ourselves, heirs, executors and administrators to warrant and forever defend all and singular, the said premises unto the said Albert c. Adams, his heirs and assigns, against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. Witness our hands at Yoakum, Texas, this 15th day of October, A. D. 1910T.J. Murdock
Lizzie Murdock
[Deed contains notary and recording information - recorded November 10, 1910 at 8:15 a.m.]

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, L.E. Hearn and wife, Sarah Hearn of the county of Lavaca, State of Texas, for an din consideration of the sum of Three Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars to us paid and secured to be paid by T.J. Murdock as follows: $90.00 cash in hand paid, receipt acknowledge and the assumption of the payment and the payment of one certain installment note for the sum of $300.00, upon which $40.00 has been paid, leaving a balance of $260.00 unpaid, which the said T.J. Murdock assumes the payment of. Said note is dated January 23rd, 1916, payable to Mrs. Kate Stapleton, bearing 8% interest per annum, due in 38 monthly installments of $8.00 each, signed by L.E. Hearn, have Granted, Sold and Conveyed and by these presents do Grant, Sell and Convey unto the said T.J. Murdock of the county of Lavaca State of Texas, all that certain piece, parcel, lot or tract of land, lying and being situated in Lavaca County Texas a part of the John May League and being lot #6 blk. #5 (new map 1184) of the Herder Add. to Yoakum, according to the map or plat of said addition and the description therein is here now referred to ad [sic] made a part of the description herein. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described premises together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging unto the said T.J. Murdock, his heirs and assigns forever; and we do hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said T.J. Murdock, his heirs and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. But it is expressly agreed and stipulated that the Vendor's lien is retained against the above described property, premises and improvements until the above described note and all interest thereon are fully paid according to its face and tenor, effect and reading when this deed shall become absolute. Witness our hands at Yoakum Texas, this 15th day of July, A.D. 1916.L.E. Hearn
Sarah Hearn
[This deed contains the Notary and recording language - recorded on August 5, 1918 at 4-30 o'clock P.M.]

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT I, J.D. Ellis of the county of Gonzales, State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred ($200.00) and no/100 Dollars to me cash in hand paid by T.J. Murdock, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have Granted, Sold and Conveyed and by these presents do Grant, Sell and Convey unto the said T.J. Murdock of the county of Lavaca State of Texas, all that certain lot or parcel of land situated in county of Lavaca and State of Texas, a part of the John May League, and being lot No. seven (7) in block No five (5) Emil Herder Addition to the town of Yoakum, Texas, and for more particular description of said lot reference is here made to the map or plat of said Addition, now on file in the deed records of Lavaca County Texas. Said lot being one of the lots conveyed to J.D. Ellis by Mrs. Johnnie Smith et als. by deed dated Dec. 31st, 1915, of record in Book 76, pages 567-8, Deed Records of Lavaca County Texas, to which deed and record reference is here made. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described premises together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging unto the said T.J. Murdock his heirs and assigns forever. And I do hereby bind myself, and my heirs, executors and administrators to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said premises unto the said T.J. Murdock, his heirs and assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof.Witness my hand at Gonzales Tex., this 30th day of July A.D. 1918.Doc stamps $.50
J.D. Ellis
[Deed contains notary language - recorded August 12, 1918 at 1-30 o'clock P.M.]