More DEEDS, BONDS, LEASES, ETC.
(1794-1925)

The following data is extracted from original and photo copied deeds, bonds, leases, etc. on file at the Windham Historical Society.  All spelling and punctuation per original document; including the use of the letter “f” for “s” [Exception-all SURNAMES have been written in CAPITAL letters.]  Many of the original documents have been transcribed for easier reading.  For a copy of any document, please contact the Historical Society; indicating the date, names and reference number or name at the end of each extract.  Also, please indicate if you are requesting a copy of the original document, copy of the transcription, or both.

2 Sep 1794 -  Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 17 Sep 1794 Lib 21 Fol. 451 & 452.  Joseph HUTCHINFON, Yeoman of Windham sold to Paletiah and Ebenezer ALLEN, Yeomen of Windham for the sum of two hundred pounds eight shillings; 46 acres with barn and 1/8 part of a sawmill, all part of Lot No. 140 in Windham.  Others named-Elijah POPE, purchaser of the remainder of Lot No 140.  Signed/sealed Joseph HUTCHINSON and Rebekah “X” her mark HUTCHINFON, [wife of Joseph].  Witness signatures-David PURINTON and John ROBINFON.

[Ref. Allen File]

24 Apr 1826 - Mortgage Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 3 Apr 1827 Book 106 Pg 562.  Isaac MAYBERRY, Yeoman of Windham sold to Ebenezer ALLEN, Yeoman of Windham for the sum of $175 a piece of land in Lot No. [left blank on original] part of the second division of lots in Windham.  Isaac to pay the $175 plus interest to Ebenezer in one year from this date, than this deed which is also a note is void.  Others named-Ezekiel VARNEY, George WILLIS, and Thomas LITTLE.  Signed/sealed Iaac [sic] MAYBERRY.  Witness signatures-Ezekiel VARNEY and John EVELETH.  [Ref. Allen File]

13 Dec 1827 - Silas FOGG, Yeoman of Windham sold to Stephen and Thomas MORRELL Jr., Yeomen of Windham for the sum of $800 the southerly half 50 acres more or less of Lot No 84 in the second division of lands in Windham; also part of Lot No 88, about 7 acres and 107 rods.  Others named-Thomas VARNEY, adjoining land owner.  Signed/sealed-Silas FOGG and Charity FOGG, [wife of Silas].  Witness Signatures-Isaac STEVENS and Jacob MORRELL Jr.  [Ref. Morrell File]

13 Dec 1827 - Stephen and Thomas MORRELL, Yeomen of Windham sold to Silas FOGG, Yeoman of Windham for the sum of $800; the southerly half 50 acres more or less of Lot No. 84 in the second division of lands in Windham; also part of Lot No 88, about 7 acres and 107 rods.  Provided Stephen & Thomas pay Silas or his heirs $800.  $400 in 4 months and $100 each year for 4 years then this deed which is also a note will be void.  Others named-Thomas VARNEY, adjoining land owner.  Signed/sealed-Stephen MORRELL and Thomas MORRELL Jr.  Witness Signatures-Isaac STEVENS and Jacob MORRELL Jr. [Ref. Morrell File]

4 Jun 1832 - William Lewis HALL, Yeoman of Windham sold to Thomas MORRELL Jr., Yeoman of Windham for the sum of $300 one half of Lot No 134, about 50 acres, being the easterly end of said lot in the second division of land in Windham.  Others named-William HALL [father of William Lewis HALL].  Signed/sealed-Wm. L. HALL.  Witness signatures-James HALL and Bryant MORTON

[Ref. Morrell File]

16 Nov 1832 - [original document completely handwritten] - Thomas MORRELL Jr., Yeoman of Windham agrees to maintain Hanhah [sic], Mary Ann, Sarah & Benjamin MORRELL, minor children of Jacob MORRELL until they reach age 21.  He will pay each girl $40 for housinfurniture when merried.   Signed/sealed-Thomas MORRELL Jr.  Witness signatures-Elias BAKER and Jacob MORRELL Jr.

[Ref. Morrell File]

15 Aug 1835 - Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co. Reg of Deeds 15 Aug 1835 Book 142 Pg 525.  Daniel B. INGERSOLL Yeoman of Windham sold to Abraham A. INGERSOLL Yeoman of Windham for the sum of $100 and a Bond for my support Lot No 53 in the second division of land in Windham and the buildings thereon, also another parcel of about 8 acres with buildings.  Others named-John ELLIOTT, Levi KNIGHT, Amos MAYBERRY, Daniel HOBBS, Ezekiel MAYBERRY, John CRAGUE and Abraham ANDERSON, as neighboring land owners.  Signed/sealed Daniel B. INGERS.

Witness signature Wm. ANDERSON.  [Ref. #2000:56]

21 Sep 1836 - Seth R. ADAMS, Gentleman of Portland sold to Moses HUNT, Gentleman of Windham for the sum of $30, Lot No. 49 in the fourth division of land in Windham.  Others named-Eliphalet GREELY, Guardian of the children & minor heirs of Thomas MERRILL.  Signed/sealed-Seth R. ADAMS.  Witness signatures-John EVELETH and Lewis HANSON.  [Ref. Morrell File]

18 Mar 1844 - Timothy KENNARD, Yeoman of Windham sold to Thomas MORRELL Jr., Yeoman of Windham for the sum of $212, part of Lot No 103 in the second division of lands in Windham.  Others named-Stepen [sic] MORRELL, adjoining land owner.  Signed/sealed-Timothy KENNARD.  Witness signatures- [illegible] STEVENS and Elias BAKER [Ref. Morrell File]

1 May 1850 - [Windham Hist. Soc. has only a partial copy of this deed] Benjamin M. BAKER, Gentleman of Windham sold to Thomas MORRILL, Yeoman of Windham for the sum of $225 about 30 acres in Lot No 191 of the second division of lands in Windham.  Benjamin to pay Thomas $100 on reasonable demand with interest, $100 with interest in one year and $25 with interest in two years than this deed which is also a note is void.  Others named-Elias BAKER; Josiah BAKER, deceased father of Elias; Wm. LAMB; Mary LAMB; Jacob WARD; Susan B. WARD, wife of Jacob; I.H. BAKER; S.M. BAKER; Wm. BAKER and Reuben ALLEN.  [Ref. Morrell File]

1 Jul 1850 - [Windham Hist. Soc. has only a partial copy of this deed-date shown here is handwritten in pencil at top of partial copy] Cumberland Co. Reg of Deeds Book 975 Pg 460.  Oliver ROBINSON, Yeoman of Windham sold to Thomas MORRELL, Yeoman of Windham for the sum of $355 about 15 acres of Lot No 67 in the second division of lands in Windham.  Others named-Josiah FOGG and Levi HAWKES, adjoining land owners.  [Ref. Morrell File]

4 May 1858 - [Windham Hist. Soc. has only a partial copy of this deed-date shown here is handwritten in pencil at top of partial copy]  Cumberland Co. Reg of Deeds Book 284 Pg 557.  Elias BAKER Esqr. of Windham sold to Thomas MORRELL, Yeoman of Windham for the sum of $230, about 46 acres of Lots No. 91 and 92 in the second division of lands in Windham.  Elias to pay Thomas the $230 in two years with interest annually, than this deed which is also a note is void.  Others named-William LEGROW, deceased.  [Ref. Morrell File]

8 Jun 1860 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 18 Apr 1868 Book 360 Pg 523.  Harrison SWIFT Yeoman of Windham sold to Henry SAYWARD, minor son of Elbridge SAYWARD of Windham for the sum of $20 a piece of land in Windham.  Signed/sealed Harrison SWIFT and Lucy SWIFT.  Witness signature Matilda L. King.  [Ref. #2000:56]

5 Sep 1863 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 2 Jan 1865 Book 333 Pg 45.  Samuel F. PRIDE of Westbrook sold to Darius LOWELL of Westbrook, for the sum of $250 about 20 acres of Lot No 29 in the second division of land in Windham.  Same premises conveyed by   Lemuel JONES to Urbane LOWELL and Joshua R. HAWKES 18 May 1850, Cumberland Deed Book 223, Pg 543.  Others named-Joseph HANSON and Alley HAWKES as neighboring land owners.  Signed/Sealed Samuel F. PRIDE and Nancy PRIDE [wife of Samuel].  Witness signature Thomas HANCOCK.  [Ref. # 2000:56]

6 Sep 1869 - Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds Book 372 Pg 241.  Jacob MORRELL, Yeoman of Windham sold to Calvin MORRELL of Windham for the sum of $62.50 part of Lot No 13 in the second division of lands in Windham.  Others named-Thomas MORRELL.  Signed/sealed Jacob MORRELL and Jane MORRELL [wife of Jacob]  Witness signatures- John C.COBB for JM and William G. MORRELL  [Ref. Morrell File]

13 Aug 1870 - Administrator’s Deed-Private Sale - Freeland A. STAPLES, Admin. of Estate of Henry SAYWARD, late of Windham sold to Theodore SAYWARD of Windham, for the sum of $20, ¼ acre grass land and one “Muck Bed”.  Others named-John A. WATERMAN the Judge of Probate; Elbridge SAYWARD, David JONES, and Daniel COBB as being neighboring land owners.  Signed/Sealed Freeland A. STAPLES.  Witness signature Thaddeus S. CHASE  [Ref. #2000:56]

27 Sep 1873 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 27 Apr 1893 Book 601 Pg 261.  Roger MASON of Windham sold to Willard LAMB of Windham for the sum of $175, part of Lot No. 60 in the fourth division of land in Windham. Same lot conveyed by James STURGIS to Joseph COOK Cumberland Deed Book 285, Pg 300 and conveyed by COOK to MASON Cumberland Deed Book 354, Pg 155.  Signed/Sealed Roger MASON and Esther MASON [wife of Roger].  Witness signatures F. M. RAY and N. O. POPE.  [Ref #2000:56]

28 Jun 1878 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 1 Jul 1878 Book 451 Pg 199.  Nathaniel ATKINS of Falmouth, ME sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham for the sum of $1500 land and buildings being the homestead of the late Jonathan HANSON.  Same premises conveyed to ATKINS by Charles JONES, Admin. Estate of Jonathan HANSON Cumberland Deed Book 419 Pg 54.  Property subject to $300 mortgage which SAYWARD assumes.  Others named- Joseph HUSSEY, Mark JORDAN, S. H. STAPLES, Elbridge SAYWARD, J. H. HALL, O.H. WHITNEY and John HUSSEY as neighboring land owners.  Signed/Sealed Nathaniel ATKINS and Lucy A. ATKINS [wife of Nathaniel].  Witness signature Frank G. STEVENS.  [Ref. #2000:56]

1 Jul 1878 - Mortgage Deed with foreclosure clause - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 2 Jul 1878 Book 446 Pg 439.  Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham sold to Charles GALLISON of Westbrook, ME, for the sum of $1000 land with buildings in Windham-being homestead of Jonathan HANSON, deceased.  Same premises conveyed to Nathaniel ATKINS by Chas. JONES, Admin., Cumberland Deed Book 419 Pg 54. And same conveyed to SAYWARD by ATKINS Cumberland Deed Book 451 Pg 199.  SAYWARD has 2 yrs to pay GALLISON $1000 w/interest at 6% per annum; than Deed which is also a promissory note is void, otherwise remains in full force.  Signed/Sealed Albert N. SAYWARD and Martha J. SAYWARD [wife of Albert].  Witness signatures F. G. STEVENS and Alden S. WESCOTT.   [Ref. #2000:56]

30 Mar 1880/81 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 30 Mar 1881 Book 475 Pg 297.  John BROWN of Windham, Annie M. JORDAN, Lizzie G. JORDAN and Fred J. BROWN of Portland, ME sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham for the sum of $600 land with buildings in Windham.  Same conveyed by William GOULD to Meriam BROWN Cumberland Deed Book 290 Pg 69.  Not included in deed is the land under the barn, it being owned by another party. A stipulation of the deed is that the lot of land be fenced forever.  Deed subject to a mortgage to Wm. F. HALL, which SAYWARD assumes to pay.  Signed/sealed John BROWN, Lizzie G. JORDAN, Annie M. JORDAN and   Fred J. BROWN.  Witness signatures L. B. DEUMETT, Lillie GRAY and Henrietta G. EVELETH.  [Transcriber note-Within the text of the deed the date is written “thirtieth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighty.” The front of the deed shows “March 30 1881”]

[Ref. #2000:56]

22 Sep 1881 - [Windham Hist. Soc. has only a partial copy of this deed.]  Margaret A.K. MOODY, wife of Dan’l F. MOODY of Deering sold to Eli STONE for the sum of $500 about 30 acres of land in Windham.  Others named-David MAINS, Lydia MORRILL, W.F. HALL, WESCOT, and J.B. & Stephen MORRILL all adjoining land owners.  Signed/sealed Margaret A.K. MOODY and Daniel F. MOODY.  Witness signature-L.B. DERMITT for both  [Ref. Morrell File]

22 Sep 1881 - [Windham Hist. Soc. has only a partial copy of this deed, date shown is written in pencil at top of partial copy]  Eli STONE of Windham sold to Margaret A.K. MOODY of Deering for the sum of $400 a parcel of land on the south east side of the road from Morrell’s Corner to Gray.  Same parcel sold to STONE by MOODY this date.  Stone to make four payments of $100 with interest for 4 years than this deed which is also a note is void.  [Ref. Morrell File]

27 Feb 1882 - Thomas VARNEY of Windham sold to Eli STONE of Windham for the sum of $100, a 15 acres parcel of land known as the ROBINSON lot; excepting and reserving all growth on premises except pine tops not suitable for sawing, said pine tops to pass to STONE by this deed.  Others named-Geo. W. WILLEY and Albert ROGERS, adjoining land owners; Thos. MORRILL and Josiah FOGG (deceased), former land owners.  Signed/sealed-Thomas VARNEY and Florence VARNEY [wife of Thomas].  Witness signature-Mary B. VARNEY to FMV  [Ref. Morrell File]

3 Mar 1882 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 4 Mar 1882 Book 485 Pg 238.  Moses HUNT of Portland, ME sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham, for the sum of $2300, 60 acres of land with buildings in Winndham.  Same premises conveyed to HUNT by Reuben ALLEN Cumberland Deed Book 386 Pg 236.  Others named-William BAKER, E. W. BERRY, and J. L. MORRILL as neighboring land owners.  Signed/Sealed Moses HUNT and Martha A. HUNT [wife of Moses].  Witness signature Frank G. STEVENS.  [Ref. #2000:56]

5 May 1883 - Bond - Theadore SAYWARD of Windham is bound to Elbridge SAYWARD of Windham in the amount of $2000.  Conditions-Elbridge, this date conveyed to Theadore real estate in Windham estimated to be worth $2000 in consideration of which Theadore has agreed to “support and maintain the said Elbridge SAYWARD and his wife Mary SAYWARD during their lifetime and lifetime of the survivor.  If conditions met, this bond is void.  Signed/sealed Theadore SAYWARD.  Witness signature M. P. FRANK  [Transcriber note-Theadore’s signature has been crossed out on original document.  On front of document is written the following-however it too has been corssed out along with the signature] “Nov 5, 1895 - I hereby agree to assume and do hereby assume and agree to fulfil and perform the conditions and requirements of the within bond instead and place of Theadore SAYWARD the [illegible] and to hold him harmless from this time.  Signed Elbridge F. SAYWARD

[Ref. #2000:56]

5 May 1883 - Mortgage Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 5 May 1883 Book 493 Pg 340.  Theadore SAYWARD of Windham sold to Elbridge SAYWARD of Windham, for the sum of $2000, 67 acres of land and buildings in Windham.  Land is subject to a $350 mortgage to Henry PENNELL.  Same land deeded this date to Theadore by Elbridge.  Theadore, this date,  gave bond of $2000 to Elbridge.  If all conditions of said bond are met - maintenance & support of Elbridge & his wife Mary during their natural lives-than deed is void, otherwise shall remain in full force.  Signed/sealed Theadore SAYWARD.  Witness signatures M. P. FRANK and C. W. MORRILL.  

 [Ref. #2000:56]

10 Dec 1883 - Mortgage Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 14 Dec 1883 Book 501 Pg 320.  Discharged 1 May 1884 signed Leander E. CRAM.  Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham sold to Henry B. WALKER of Westbrook, ME for the sum of $500, 60 acres of land with buildings in Windham.  Same premesis convey to SAYWARD by Moses HUNT 3 Mar 1882 Cumberland Deed Book 485 Pg 238.  SAYWARD has to pay WALKER, one year from this date, $500 plus interest at the rate of 8% per centum per annum, then deed, which is also a promissory note, is void, otherwise remains in full force.  Others named-William BAKER, E. W. BERRY, and J. L. MORRILL as neighboring land owners.  Signed/sealed Albert N. SAYWARD and Martha J. SAYWARD [wife of Albert].  Witness signatures Leander E. CRAM and  May I. SAYWARD. 

[Ref. #2000:56]

23 Apr 1884 - Lydia A. MORRELL, widow of Thomas MORRELL, of Windham leases to Eli STONE for one year in exchange he furnish her with all necessary food, clothing & medial aid; the estate willed to her by the late Thomas MORRELL including the use of all farming tools and stock now on the farm.

Unsigned.  [Ref. Morrell File]

18 Dec 1884 - Bond for Deed - Sarah K. MORRILL of Windham is bound to Albert N. SAYWOOD of Windham in the sum of $1200.  Conditions-Sarah shall convey to SAYWOOD as soon as proceedings in the Probate Court will warrant, two parcels of land in Windham and buildings thereon.  Being the same conveyed to Andrew J. MORRILL from Albert M. LIBBY 5 Jan 1880 Cumberland Deed Book 465 Pg 36.  SAYWOOD shall pay Sarah $900 to wit- $500 cash down and $400 one yr. from date of deed, “payable in one note secured by mortgage on the same property with legal interest then this obligation to be void, otherwise in full force.”  Signed/sealed Sarah K. MORRELL.  Witness signature Charles D. HASTY.  [Ref #2000:56]

1 May 1885 - Quit-Claim Deed - Sarah K. MORRELL, widow of Andrew J. MORRELL, late of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWOOD, of Windham in consideration of $1.00 two pieces of land deeded to Andrew J. MORRELL by A. M. LIBBY 5 Jan 1880 Cumberland Deed Book 465 Pg 36.  Signed/sealed Sarah K. MORRELL.  Witness signature Charles ROGERS.  [Ref. #2000:56]

1 May 1885 - Guardian Deed-Private Sale - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 25 Feb 1886 Book 499 Pg 453.  Sarah K. MORRELL of Windham, guardian of Annie L., Isaiah R. & Mildred E. MORRELL of Windham, minor heirs of Andrew J. MORRELL, late of Windham, deceased, sold to Albert N. SAYWOOD of Windham for the sum of $900, 40 acres of land in Windham.  Same being the former homestead of Albert M. LIBBY.  Also about 15 acres of land in Windham.  Same premises conveyed to A.J. MORRELL by A. M. LIBBY 5 Jan 1880 Cumberland Deed Book 465 Pg 36.  Others named-Albert T. ROGERS, Wm. SMITH, Jacob N. MORRELL, Barzillai NASH, Ephraim COBB (deceased), and Geo. W. WILLEY as neighboring (or former) land owners; and Henry C. PEABODY as Judge of Probate.  Signed/sealed Sarah K. MORRELL.  Witness signature Charles ROGERS.

[Ref. #2000:56]

4 Dec 1886 - Guardian’s Deed-Private Sale - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 28 Jun 1887 Book 533 Pg 479.  Mary S. FRYE, Guardian of Julia E. FRYE, minor and sole heir of John E. FRYE sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham for the sum of $100 one fourth part of land near Duck Pond in Falmouth, ME.  Land, consisting of 3 parcels, contains about 14 ½ acres.  Same conveyed to Lindsey FRYE, Seward FRYE, Daniel McCALLAR and Jeremiah HOBBS by Samuel BLAKE 9 Feb 1844 Cumberland Deed Book 377 Pg 546; Lewis B. SAWYER 30 Mar 1847; and Amasa SAWYER 24 Sep 1847.  Signed/sealed Mary S. FRYE, Guardian of Julia E. FRYE.  Witness signature Abbie FRYE.    [Ref. #2000:56]

1 Feb 1887 - Lydia A. MORRILL, widow of Thomas MORRILL of Windham leases to Eli STONE for one year-as she has 3 previous years-the homestead of late Thomas MORRILL; about 65 acres with buildings & the TOWLE place; about 73 acres with buildings, both in Windham.  In exchange, STONE to support and maintain Lydia MORRILL.  Signed/sealed-Lydia H. MORRELL and Eli STONE.  Witness signature-C. [illegible] MORRELL.  [Ref. Morrell File]

22 Dec 1888 - Quit-Claim Deed with covenant - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 5 Apr 1889 Book 552 Pg 366.  Clara B. LOWELL widow and Adminx. of Estate of Darius LOWELL, late of Westbrook, ME, deceased, sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham in consideration of $1.00 and other  valuable consideration a wood lot in Windham.  Signed/sealed Clara B. LOWELL.  Witness signature F. M. RAY.  [Ref. #2000:56]

6 May 1893 - Administrator’s Deed-Public Sale - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 20 May 1893 Book 595 Pg 494.  Lewis M. INGERSOLL of Falmouth, ME, Admin. of  Estate of Susan FRYE, late of Windham, deceased, sold to Melville O. HUSTON of Falmouth, ME for the sum of $320 Lot No 53 in the second division of lands in Windham.  Same lot conveyed to Susan FRYE in her maiden name of Susan INGERSOLL by Abraham A. INGERSOLL 26 Feb 1849 Cumberland Deed Book 205 Pg 96.  Others named-Henry C. PEABODY-Judge of Probate.  Signed/sealed Lewis M. INGERSOLL, Administrator of Estate of Susan FRYE.  Witness signature M. P. FRANK

[Ref. #2000:56]

8 May 1893 - Quit-Claim Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 20 May 1893 Book 595 Pg 415.  Melville O. HUSTON of Falmouth, ME sold to Lewis M. INGERSOLL of Falmouth, ME, in consideration of $1.00 and other valuable consideration Lot No. 53 in the second division of land in Windham, containing about 100 acres.  Same lot convey to Susan FRYE in her maiden name of Susan INGERSOLL by Abraham A. INGERSOLL 26 Feb 1849, Cumberland Deed Book 205 Pg 96.  Signed/Sealed Melville O. HUSTON and Miranda E. HUSTON [wife of Melville].  Witness signature Peter STUART  [Ref. # 2000:56]

15 Aug 1896 - Bond for Deed - Albert T. ROGERS of Windham is bound to Albert M. SAYWARD of Windham in the sum of $950.  Conditions- ROGERS to sell SAYWARD ½ the farm conveyed to William SMITH and Stephen HANSON by William COBB and Geo W. COBB 1 May 1865 Cumberland Deed Book 342 Pg 499, than conveyed to ROGERS by marietta P. LIBBY 10 Mar 1873 Cumberland Deed Book 400 Pg 25.  SAYWARD to pay ROGERS $950 in 2 months or forfeit $50.  Others named-Albert M. LIBBY as former neighboring land owner.  Signed/sealed Albert T. ROGERS.

Witness signature Frank H. HASKELL  [Ref. #2000:56]

31 Oct 1896 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 2 Nov 1896 Book 644 Pg 99.  Albert T. ROGERS of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham for the sum of $950 land in Windham.  Others named-Albert M. LIBBY, Richard L. LIBBY, Mariette P. LIBBY, Ebenezer N. LIBBY, Eli STONE, G. W. WILLEY and William SMITH, as neighboring (or former) land owners.  Signed/sealed Albert T. ROGERS and Livilla P. ROGERS [wife of Albert].  Witness signatures Frank H. HASKELL and Lizzie C. JORDAN.  [Ref. #2000:56]

3 May 1897 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 23 Sep 1897 Book 656 Pg 67.  Elbridge SAYWARD of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham in consideratin of $1.00 and other good & valuable consideration land in Windham.  Same land conveyed to Elbridge SAYWARD, David JONES, William F. HALL and Henry SAYWARD 15 Aug 1868 Cumberland Deed   Book 361 Pg 501.  Others named-Daniel COBB, Cyrus HAWKES, Llewellyn COBB, Joseph HANSON and George H. HILL, as nieghboring (or former) land owners.  Signed/sealed “X” of Elbridge SAYWARD.  Witness signature Frank H. HASKELL.  [Ref #2000:56]

17 Dec 1898 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 16 Jan 1899 Book 671 Pg 222.  Willard LAMB of Windham sold to Albert SAYWARD of Windham, for the sum of $200 part of Lot No. 60 in the fourth division of land in Windham.  Same lot conveyed to LAMB by Roger MASON 27 Sep 1873, Cumberland Deed Book 601 Pg 261.  Signed/Sealed Willard LAMB and Annie L. LAMB [wife of Willard].  Witness signature William H. VARNEY.  [Ref. #2000:56]

5 May 1899 - Mortgage Deed-one year clause - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 10  May 1899 Book 665 Pg 472.  Discharged 20 Nov 1902  Norman TRUE, Register  by [signed] Lillian M. BARBOUR, Clerk.  Albert SAYWARD of Windham sold to the Trustees of Windham Ministerial Fund for the sum of $200, Lot No 53 in the second division of land in Windham, containing about 100 acres.  Same lot conveyed to SAYWARD by Lewis INGERSAL of Falmouth, ME 12 Feb 1896 Cumberland Deed Book 644 Pg 145.   If SAYWARD pays the Ministerial fund $200 with interest of 6% per annum in one year from this date, than this deed, also a promissory note, is void, otherwise shall remain in full force.  Signed/sealed Albert N. SAYWARD and Martha J. SAYWARD [wife of Albert].  Witness signatures Wm. H. VARNEY and Harry B. BACHELDER.  [Ref. #2000:56]

11 Jan 1901 - Bill of Sale of Personal Property - Eugene J. SAWYER of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham in consideration of $1.00 and other valuables all wood and timber now standing on a lot of land known as the Edward ANDERSON lot, in the part of Windham known as Canada Hill.  SAYWARD has 2 yrs to remove  wood and timber.  Others named-Wm. M. SMITH, N. P. NIELSON, A. R. STEVENS and Lewis WEEKS, as neighboring land owners.  Signed/sealed Eugene J. SAWYER and Mary E. SAWYER [wife of Eugene].  Witness signature Hiram C.  HAWKES.  [Ref. #2000:56]

19 Feb 1901 - Bond for a Deed - Amelia H. BAILEY of Windham and Frank P. BAYLEY, husband of Amelia, of Windham are bound to Albert N. SAYWARD IN THE SUM OF $1000.  Conditions-Amelia and Frank agree to sell to SAYWARD 45 acres of Lot No 39 in the second division of land in Windham.  SAYWARD agrees to pay Amelia and Frank $1000 on or before 1 May 1902, “that is, the said SAYWARD to pay whatever money he receives from timber taken from said lot to be not less than five hundred dollars and the balance said BAILEY’s are to take a Mortgage on said lot for security for the remaining payment.”  Signed/sealed Amelia H. BAILEY and Frank P. BAILEY.  Witness signature I. L. ELDER.  [Ref. #2000:56]

19 Oct 1906 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 19 Oct 1906 Book 797 Pg 146.  Wilbur F. ROGERS of Portland, ME sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham for the sum of $1.00 and other sufficient consideration, all pine and hemlock growth suitable for mfg. Standing on the homestead lot of Ralph S. GILPATRIC in Windham.  Same growth conveyed to ROGERS by GILPATRICK 1 Nov 1904 Cumberland Deed Book [illegible], Pg [illegible]. [Transcriber note-Possible Book number 757, possible page number 40, 400, or 460].  Timber to be cut & removed by Apr 1908.  Others named-Wm THOMPSON and  Fred S. HASKELL as neighboring land owners.  Signed/sealed Wilbur F. ROGERS and Ethel L. ROGERS [wife of Wilbur].  Witness signatures N. W. SWASEY and Helena SCOTT.  [Ref. #2000:56]

8 Jan 1907 - Discharge of Mortgage - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 11 Jan 1907 Libro 802 Folio 66.  George F. ROPES discharges Frank S. GILPATRICK of mortgage dated 18 Aug 1899 Cumberland Deed Libro 678 Folio 149; having received full payment.  Signed/sealed George F. ROPES.  Witness signature Benj. F. NASON.  [Ref. #2000:56] 

21 Feb 1907 - Warranty Deed - William G. MORRELL of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham for the some of $1.00 all standing timber-both hard and soft wood-suitable for sawing lumber, on the homestead pasture of MORRELL.  Others named-Annie B. MORRELL and L. M. MORRELL as neighboring land owners.  SAYWARD has until 1 Apr 1908 to cut & remove timber.  Signed/sealed Wilbur G. MORRELL.  Witness signature Thomas VARNEY.  [Ref. #2000:56]

18 Dec 1907 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 24 Dec 1907 Book 817 Pg 204.  Elijah K. VARNEY of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham for the sum of $1.00, all black growth above 4” in diameter on two wooded lots known as Richard ELDER and Abraham INGERSOL lots, with the exception of about 4 acres on the Richard ELDER lot.  SAYWARD  is given three years to cut & remove timber.  Others named-A. S. CROCKETT as neighboring land owner.  Signed/sealed Elijah K. VARNEY and Francis A. VARNEY [wife of Elijah].

Witness signature L. CROCKETT.  [Ref. #2000:56]

23 Dec 1910 - Public Sale - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 2 Feb 1911 Book 868 Pg 470.  Emma F. FOSTER of Windham, formerly Emma F. FRANK, Executrix of will of Wilburn H. FRANK, late of Gray, ME, deceased, sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham for the sum of $52 parcels of land in Gray.  Being about 33 acres and one hundred thirty-two sq. rods of lot No. 111 in the second division of lands in Gray and about 12 acres of lot No. 25 in the fourth division of lands in Gray.  Others named-William M. INGRAHAM the Judge of Probate, Peltiah HARMON, Alger HUSTON, Albert KNIGHT and Stephen HUSTON.  Signed/Sealed Emma F. FOSTER.  Witness signature Fred S. HAWKES.  {Ref. #2000:56]

5 Sep 1911 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 7 Sep 1911 Book 879 Pg 444.  Clifford H. CRAIG of Conway, County of Carrol, State of NH sold to Albert SAYWARD of Windham in consideration of $1.00 and other valuable consideration, about 45 acres of Lot No. 57 in the first division of land in Windham.  Same land conveyed to CRAIG by Warren J. NASH and others 3 Jun 1911 Cumberland Deed Book 878 Pg 183.  Others named-HALL, as neighboring land owner.  Signed/sealed Clifford H. CRAIG and Jessie N. CRAIG [wife of Clifford].  Witness signature J. B. NASH.  [Ref. #2000:56]

29 May 1912 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 17 Sep 1920 Book 1060 Pg 254.  Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham, sold to Harlon A. SAYWARD of Windham, in consideration of $1.00 and other valuable considerations, a piece of land with buildings in Windham, “ excepting and reserving, however, to myself, my heirs and assigns, the right to flow the above described premises by means of my present dam across said Ditch Brook, with flash boards thereon or additions thereto, or by means of any dam which may hereafter be build in place thereof, to any height which may be deemed desirable by me, or by my heirs or assigns.”  Land is part of the lot conveyed to Albert by Samuel V. HASKELL, Admin. Of Estate of Joseph ELDER 18 Dec 1899, Cumberland Deed Book 661 Pg 438.  Others named-I.R. JORDAN.  Signed/Sealed  Albert N. SAYWARD and Martha J. SAYWARD [wife of Albert].  Witness signature William K. FOSTER 

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22 Nov 1913 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 8 Dec 1913 Book 922 Pg 310.  John GERRY of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWOOD of Windham, in consideration of $1.00 and other valuable considerations, a parcel of land in Gray, ME.  The same land conveyed to GERRY by Chester D. LANE  5 Sep 1913, Cumberland Deed Book 919 Pg 67.  Other’s named - Edwin BERRY, Lydia S. MANCHESTER, GOULD.  Sighned/Sealed John GERRY and Stella E. GERRY [wife of John].  Witness signatures William LYONS and Flora M. GERRY. [Ref. #2000:56] 

23 Jan 1915 - Warranty Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 23 Jan 1915 Book 941 Pg 257.  Jennie S. FOSTER of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWARD in consideration of $1.00 and other valuable consideration, all evergreen saw timber over 8” in diameter measured one foot from the ground, on 13 acres deeded to Jennie by Florence J. ALLEN 15 Jan 1915.  SAYWARD has 3 yrs. to cut and remove timber.  Signed/sealed Jennie S. FOSTER and William K. FOSTER [husband of Jennie].  Witness signature Edward P. FOSTER.  [Ref. #2000:56]

27 Dec 1917 - Warranty Deed - Re c’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 17 Jan 1918 Book 1002 Pg 140.  Atwood W. YOUNG of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham, inconsideration of $1.00 and other valuable considerations, a parcel of standing evergreen lumber, to be  removed withing 2 yrs. from date, reserving all sawdust & top wood.  Others named- Stephen H. WEBB and  I.C. ELKINS.  Signed/Sealed Atwood W. YOUNG and Blanche E. YOUNG [wife of  Atwood].  Witness signature Willis B. KEMP  [Ref. #2000: 56]

13 Sep 1919 - Warranty Deed - Jordan McLELLAN of Windham sold to Albert N. SAYWARD of Windham in consideration of $1.00 and other valuable consideration, all standing pine & hemlock timber measuring 8” or over in diameter and oak timber 10” or over in diameter measured one foot from the ground, on property commonly called the WILSON lot.  SAYWARD has one yr. from this date to remove timber.  Signed/sealed Jordan McLELLAN.  Witness signature Thomas VARNEY

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9 Apr 1924 - Quit-Claim Deed - Rec’d and recorded Cumberland Co Reg of Deeds 26 Jun 1924 Book 1170 Pg 41.  Harlon A. SAYWARD, Roland SAYWARD, Horace SAYWARD all of Windham; Charles E. SAYWARD of Falmouth, ME; and Lydia M. NELSON of Milford, MA sold to Martha J. SAYWARD of Windham, in consideratioon of $1.00 and other valuable considerations-less than $100, a lot of land with buildings in Windham known as the HANSON farm.  Being the homestead of the late Jonathan HANSON.  Being same premises conveyed to Nathaniel ATKINS by Charles JONES, Admin. of Estate of Jonathan HANSON, Cumberland Deed Book 419 Pg 54; and the same conveyed to Albert N. SAYWARD by Nathaniel ATKINS, Cumberland Deed Book 451 Pg 199.  Others named-Joseph HUSSEY, Mark JORDAN, S. W. STAPLES, Elbridge SAYWARD, J. H. HALL and O. H. WHITNEY.  Signed/Sealed Harlon A. SAYWARD, Roland SAYWARD, Ruth E. SAYWARD [wife of Roland], Horace SAYWARD, Nina H. SAYWARD [wife of Horace], Charles E. SAYWARD, Catherine M. SAYWARD [wife of Charles], Lydia M. NELSON and Carson L. NELSON [husband of Lydia].  Witness signatures Elton SAMPSON and William A. MURRAY.  [Ref. #2000:56]

4 Aug 1925 - Warranty Deed - Harlon A. SAYWARD of Windham sold to Martha J. SAYWARD of Windham in consideration of $1.00 and other valuable considerations, land with buildings in Windham.  Part of same land conveyed to Albert N. SAYWARD by Samuel V. HASKELL, Admin. of Estate of Joseph ELDER, 18 Dec 1899 Cumberland Deed Book 661, Pg 438, than conveyed to Harlan by Albert Cumberland Deed Book 1060, Pg 254.  Any and all mortgages thereon assumed by Martha SAYWARD.  Others named- I.R. JORDAN, neighboring land owner.  Signed/sealed Harlon A. SAYWARD.  Witness signature Evelyn F. WARD.  [Ref. #2000:56]

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