Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Turpin Properties in Knox County, TN

A hurried search through the Registry of Deeds at the East Tennessee History Center (Knoxville, TN) has produced the following relevant finds for Turpin properties in Knox County (prior to 1931).

November 5, 1907 (Book 218, Page 270)
Grantee: Frank Turpin (King and Laura Turpin's brother)
Grantor: Robert Brashears
8 1/2 acres in district 9 (Hardin Valley area)
Purchase Price: $80
My Note: It appears that Frank Turpin is the first Turpin to own land in Knox County.

September 29, 1908 (Book 224, Page 102)
Grantee: Frank Turpin (same as above)
Grantor: Sarah Summers
Right of way for a road in district 9 (Hardin Valley area)
My Note: This road is today known as "Turpin Lane." It leads to Frank's previously purchased property.

August 22, 1923 (Book 382, Page 257)
Grantee: King Turpin
Grantor: Amanda Stubbs (husband was W. N. Stubbs)
12 1/2 acres in district 9 (Hardin Valley area)
Purchase Price: "One dollar and love and affection"
My Note: Could this "Amanda" be Amanda Turpin as a married woman? Until now, we have received no indication that Amanda Turpin ever married.