Can anyone explain the meaning of these deed abstracts , and the lapse of time in recording them ? Also , does anyone know
the relationship of Henry, Richard, and Lewis Brown ?
Deed Book H p 21-23 
Oct.12 , 1801 Fleming Smith ( Spartanburgh ) to Henry Brown (same ); for $300 sold 199 ac on waters of Kelsey's Cr;
where Fleming Smith lives; border; Peter Smith,Shands Golightly, James Smith, Dodd, and Moses Foster. Witness Wm Lancaster and Lewis Brown. Signed Fleming Smith. Wit. oath Oct 30, 1801 Wm Lancaster to Jno. Anderson. Rec. Dec.1801
p 62-63 ( also Book H )
Oct. 12, 1801 Henry Brown (Spartanburgh ) to Fleming Smith ( same ) for $300 sold 199 ac which Henry Brown "lately" bought from Fleming Smith; border: Peter Smith, Shands Golightly, James Smith, Dodd, and Moses Foster; on waters of Kelsoe's Cr, Witness Wm Lancaster and Lewis Brown.  Signed Henry Brown's mark. Wit.oath Jan.4 1802 William Lancaster to I Harrison. Rec. Jan 12 , 1802
Deed Book I p 435-436 
Jan. 10 , 1804 Fleming Smith receives payment of $160 Oct. 1801 from Henry Brown; Fleming is one of parties to "annexed" deed as grantee ( deed not annexed ) Witness Richard Brown and Anthony Foster. Signed Fleming Smith. Wit. oath Oct. 8 1804
Richard Brown to William Lancaster. Rec. Oct 8, 1804

Thanks for your response,
Marietta Sexton

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