“The foregoing annexed deed was this day duly proven before me upon the oath and examination of George Chambers, who, after being by me duly sworn, says that he knows the handwriting of J. W. Kirkland, one of the signers of said deed, and that the signature to said deed is in the own proper handwriting of said J. W. Kirkland, and that he verily believes that said signature is the genuine signature of said J. W. Kirkland.