Hancock v. Butler

Appellants claim the land in controversy as the children of Josiah Hancock, deceased, under the deed of their grandfather, John Hancock, which reads as follows :

“ South Carolina, Edgefield District “ Know all men by these presents, that I, John Hancock, of the State and District aforesaid, for and in consideration of the love and natural affection I bear unto and for my beloved son, Josiah Hancock, and for his better support and future convenience, have this day given the following property to the said Josiah Hancock, in the following manner, viz: I give unto said Josiah Hancock two negroes,…