Pruitt, Bird. Deed of Gift to Ann L. Loyd, John Loyd,
Kerenkessoch Loyd and Susanna G. Loyd and Ann Pruitt
Autauga County, AL
Deeds & Mortgages, Book A, (1820-1825), pp. 50-51
26 August, 1823
Submitted by Larry E. Caver, Jr.
Lecaverjr@aol.com

State of Alabama, Autauga County
     
     Know all men by whom these presents may concern that I, Bird Pruitt, of the state and county aforesaid, planter, have for and in consideration of the love, good will and affection that I have and do bear towards Ann. L. Loyd, John Loyd, Kerenkessoch Loyd and Susanna G. Loyd, they being the legitimate offspring of Thoas Loyd, deceased, and the present Mrs. Ann Pruitt, my present wife, the following slaves, namely Sarah and Louiza, together with their future issue, do give at the oath of my present wife Ann Pruitt; also a feather bed unto the children above named, to wit Ann, John, Kerenkessoch and Susanna, reserving to my wife during her lifetime the full use of said slaves I do hereby bind myself, my executors and assigns to this my deed, nominating and appointing my trusty friend, Thomas L. Loyd as Trustee to this 

Signed 26th August 1823
Bird Pruitt

Witnessed by:
John Stewart
Daniel Stewart