Source: TSL&A Microfilm, Will Book 1
Know all men by these present that I Ruffin Deloach in consideration of two hundred and fifty
dollars in hand paid by Michael Shaver hath bargained and sold unto the said Shaver a Negro
Man _ twenty four years old sound and sensible, and the above said Ruffin Deloach doth for
himself his heirs Executors and administrators covenant and agree to and with the said Michael
Shaver his heirs and assigns to warrant and defend the above _, Negro slave named Jacob forever
against the Claim of all persons whatsoever. In witness whereof the said Ruffin Deloach hath set
his hand and affixed his seal this eleventh day of August one thousand seven hundred and ninety
one.
Ruffin Deloach (seal)
Done in presence
David Wilson
Pearce Wall
Recorded and Examined Oct 12th 1791