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Memorials to be written in vellum or parchment, directed to register.
Of deeds under hand and seal of one grantor or grantee, guardian or trustee, and two witnesses, whereof one a witness to the deed, who by affidavit shall prove signing, sealing, and delivery of memorial to register and execution of the deed.
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VI. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all and every memorial, so to be entered or registered, shall be put into writing in vellum or parchment, and directed to the register of the said office; and in case of deeds and conveyances, shall be under the hand and seal of some or one of the grantors, or some or one of the grantees, his, her, or their guardians or trustees attested by two witnesses, one whereof to be one of the witnesses to the execution of such deed or conveyance; which witness shall by affidavit to be made before the said register or his deputy, who is hereby impowered and required to administer such oath, prove the signing and sealing of such memorial, and the execution of the deed or conveyance mentioned in such memorial, and the day and time of the delivery of such memorial, to the register or his deputy: and in case of wills, the memorial shall be under the hand and seal of some or one of the devisees, his, her, or their guardians or trustees, attested by two witnesses, one whereof shall by affidavit, to be made before the said register or his deputy, prove the signing and sealing of such memorial; which respective affidavit the said register or his deputy is hereby impowered to take, and is hereby directed to file and enter in a book to be kept for that purpose.
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