12 Jul 1689: Joseph Merrie of the town of Tysburie yppon Marthas Vineyard for love affectiona dn good will which I bear to my naturall son Samuell Merrie conveys my house or home lot of land about 18 acres he providing indicated items during the natural life of mee the s'd Joseph Merrie and during the naturall life of my s'd wife Elsiabeth and the longest liver of us.