Ebenezer W. Ayers Deed Notes from Washington County, NC

Deed Ref 826/266

On February 12, 1884, in Book 56, Page 335, Beaufort County Registry, Seth Bridgman, and wife Mary Eliza Bridgman sold E.W. Ayers (Ebenezer Wilson Ayers) from Washington County Lots No. 79 and 82 of Bonners Newport, on the Southwest corner of Market and Fourth Streets, fronting 210 feet on Market Street, and 211 feet on Fourth Street. This lot was later reduced in size as E.W. Ayers sold a lot on the corner of Fourth and Market Streets, fronting 60 feet on Market Street and 210 feet on Fourth Street to Walter E. Jones and wife Helen R. Jones by deed dated July 12, 1886, as recorded in Book 63, Page 328, Beaufort County Registry. (Apparently, two houses now sit on this lot, one of which contains the office of Guy Wilson, Architect). The lot was further reduced when a sale was made (this was formerly the Tankard house, now owned by Bonner Hawkins and wife).

N Market St & W 4th St, 401 North Market St.

Washington, NC 27889

 [806/244 Deed Reference to other part of Ayers lots]

The Walter E. Jones referred to was an individual who once attempted to install a trolley in Washington and had Fourth Street torn up for some considerable length of time, perhaps two years, beginning at Harvey Street, but insufficient funds were raised, and the project failed. This was according to Ralph Hodges, Sr. Mr. Jones had seven daughters. They are listed as follows: Norma Floss, Latham Capart...

Notes: E.W. Ayers was a widely known merchant in this community who original came from Washington County. He operated successfully, for many years, the store beside Ayers home (formerly Cox's Shoe store more recently) on Main Street. The distinctive wall around the Ayers/Hackney home place at 326 N. Market Street is repeated at the Episcopal Church on Bonner Street and several other places. E.W. Ayers supposedly is responsible for building all of the types of walls. 

Fred Arthur (E.W. Ayers grandson) and Annie Mae Ayers (E.W. Ayers daughter in law at the BC Nursing home - Age 92) know much Ayers family history. 

The lot for the house was purchased in 1884. The ? lot was sold in 1886, sold suspect the house.