To all Christian people to whom these presents shall come, I, Simon Lobdell, send greeting in the Lord God everlasting.

Know ye, that I, Simon Lobdell (Lieut.), of Milford in the colony of Connecticut and county of New Haven in New England, for and in consideration of my fatherly affection unto my only son Joshua Lobdell, have given, granted and confirmed and by these presents do freely, clearly and absolutely give, grant, endorse and confirm unto the said Joshua Lobdell, his heirs and assigns foreverlands, rights in lands, housing, out-housing, orchards and whatsoever freehold estate or leases or interests in or of any land or orchards lying within the bounds of Milford aforesaid, viz.: my house-lot containing about one acre, be it more or less, bounded with Walter Smith, his lot north, with all the buildings, orchards and whatever privileges and appurtenances thereunto belongeth; also one parcel of land containing twenty-seven acres, be it more or less, lying partly on the west side of the road and partly across the westerly part of the Mill River and being bounded with a highway or New Haven line eastward, and Capt. Sam'l Ells' land southward and a highway westward and John Terrill's land northward, with all the privileges and appurtanances therunto belonging.

Likewise all my rights in the two last Indian purchases of lands within the bounds of Milford made by the inhabitants of Milford, and all other leases, rights, interests and privileges I have in other lands or orchards the said Joshua Lobdell is to have and to hold to him, his heirs and assigns forever.

And further I, the said Simon Lobdell, do covenant and promise for myself, my heirs and assigns that those who do so possess, hold and enjoy the premises without any lett or molestation from any person or persons whatsoever that shall lay any legal claim thereunto.

In witness whereof, I have herunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of January, 1703-4.

Simon Lobdell  (Seal)