Bryan,
You edited this reply because you originally had your facts wrong and TEPaul pointed that out to you.
So, let's not get too carried away with your sleuthing.
Oh, Patrick, get a life.
In my dyslexic manner I originally swapped the dates between the Lumberton purchase and the Crump purchase, which Tom was kind enough to politely point out. Of course, you have never made a mistake in your postings.
In what sleuthing did I get carried away. I have only posted the factual deed information.
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One thing I forgot to mention is that the solicitor involved in the 1892 seizure and sale was one George H. Peirce who was involved with Crump and Pine valley in later purchases. As pure speculation, is it possible that Crump heard of this land from Peirce who was involved with it as early as 1892.