Deeds and Land Records of Cleveland County

This collection of 19th-century deeds from Cleveland County, North Carolina, offers a fascinating glimpse into land ownership and transfer within the county. Each deed details transactions between grantors (the sellers or donors of property) and grantees (the buyers or recipients). These documents illuminate the legal frameworks and personal relationships that shaped the region. Scholars and genealogists can explore property boundaries, familial connections, and economic conditions of the time. The collection serves as a vital resource for understanding the social and historical landscape of Cleveland County.

This collection is part of the Cleveland County Historical Collection under ownership of Cleveland County and managed by the Earl Scruggs Center. Contact the Earl Scruggs Center at info@earlscruggscenter.org or 704-487-6233 for questions regarding the collection.

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1775 - Indenture - Joseph England and Jacob Hoofstetlar

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1775, JUL 27. Jacob Hoofstetlar (1820-1909) Indenture of property transfer to Joseph England.

Accession Number: 1976.223.002
Donor: Buford Hambright

[handwritten document]
1843, JAN 30 - Deed - James Love, Richard Champion [Envelope w. Notation]

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1843, JAN 30, deed envelope with notation regarding James Love's transference of land submitted to the State of North Carolina Court of Pleas and Quarter January Session for Cleveland County. Certified by Richard Champion and witnessed by Charles Blanton.

This document was found in the Cleveland County Historical Collection and has become the sole property of Cleveland County under NC State Law.
1876 - Deed - S. A. E. Hopper to Town of Shelby

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1876, AUG 16. Sarah Ann Eliza Hopper and John William Hopper to the Town of Shelby.

This document was found in the Cleveland County Historical Collection and has become the sole property of Cleveland County under NC State Law.
1888 - Deed - A. M. and M. J. Lattimore property transfer to D. P. McBrayer

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1888, FEB 8. Audley Martin Lattimore (1845-1931) and Mary Jane Hamrick Lattimore (1849-1914) deed of property transfer to D. P. McBrayer.

Accession Number: 2013.019.071
Donor: First National Bank
1889 - Deed - AM and MJ Lattimore to Franklin Harrell

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1889, MAR 14. Audley Martin Lattimore (1845-1931) and Mary Jane Hamrick Lattimore (1849-1914) deed of property transfer to Franklin Harrell (1866-1931).

Accession Number: 2013.019.072
Donor: First National Bank
1890 - Deed - A. M. Lattimore and M. J. Lattimore to O. D. Price

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1890, NOV 28. Audley Martin Lattimore (1845-1931) and Mary Jane Hamrick Lattimore (1849-1914) deed of property transfer to Oliver Dixon Price (1844-1930).

Accession Number: 2013.019.073
Donor: First National Bank

Condition Notes: Measurement, 15.5"x11". Two vertical folding lines and one horizontal line are visible. Acidic staining is visible around the edges and creases. Some of the black ink has faded. There is a purple residue on the left-middle side. Holes are visible at where the folding lines intersect; which in itself has caused small 1" incisions. The outer middle fold on the ther side shows signs of significant acid buildup and dirt which had greatly discolored the paper. The edges at the bottom have a 1-1.5" tear along the vertical creases in the paper. There is spot staining in various places. Some of the ink has bled through to the other side in a few places.
1891 - Deed - A.M. and M.J. Lattimore to S.D. Mode

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1891, OCT 3. Audley Martin Lattimore (1845-1931) and Mary Jane Hamrick Lattimore (1849-1914) deed of property transfer to Sarah Derrinda Mode.

Accession Number: 2013.019.074

Donor: First National Bank
1892 - Deed - A.M. and M.J. Lattimore to S.G. Price

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1892, NOV 12. Audley Martin Lattimore (1845-1931) and Mary Jane Hamrick Lattimore (1849-1914) deed of property transfer to S. G. Price.

Accession Number: 2013.019.076

Donor: First National Bank
1893 - Deed - G. M. and M. J. Stockton property transfer to S. G. Price

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1893, 18 FEB. George Washington Stockton (1858-1918) and Mary Jane Washburn Stockton (1867-1940) deed of property transfer to Solon Gideon Price (1867-1949).

This document was found in the Cleveland County Historical Collection and has become the sole property of Cleveland County under NC State Law.
1894 - Deed - A.M. and M.J. Lattimore to E.B. Baber

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1894, MAY 10. Audley Martin Lattimore (1845-1931) and Mary Jane Hamrick Lattimore (1849-1914) deed of property transfer to E. B. Baber.

Accession Number: 2013.019.079

Donor: First National Bank
1896 - Deed - EB and Winnie Barber to OD Price

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1896, FEB 19. Elijah Biggerstaff Baber (1864-1944) and Winnie Gordon Weaver Baber (1873-1946) deed of property transfer to Oliver Dixon Price.

Accession Number: 2013.019.080

Donor: First National Bank
1896 - Deed - G.W. Stockton and S.G. Price

Cleveland County Historical Collection

1896, MAR 10. George Washington Stockton (1858-1918) deed of property transfer to Solon Gideon Price.

Accession Number: 2013.019.081

Donor: First National Bank