Feb Term 1790
[OCPQS 4/253 - Feb 1790]
State of North Carolina, At a County Court of Pleas &
Quarter Sessions begun & held for the County of Orange at the Court House
in Hillsbo on the 4th Monday of of [sic] February being the 22d
Day of the said Month and 14th Yare of our Independence – 1790.
Present: Jno Nichols, Wm Watters, Jno Elliott} Esqrs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias, Executed, to Wit: Jno
Kenneday, Jno Holms, Samuel Shaw, Richard Christmas, Alexander Russel, Jno
McDannel, Aaron Sharp, Jno Carter, Jno Murdock, Jno Grisham, James Baul, Jno
Lindsey, James Newton, Ro Morrison, Joseph Stalsworth, Robert Millakin, Andrew
McBroom, Jno Sturges, Dav’d Gilston, Jacob Riley, Jno McKee, Brice Collins, Jno
Estes, P V Williamson, Wm Whithead, Joseph Moore, Walter Alves, Theo Thompson,
James Thompson Taylor, Wm Cabe, Geo Madden, Wm Andrew, James Baldridge,
Jno Collins, Jno Milleson.
[OCPQS 4/254 - Feb 1790]
The Grand Jury impanneled & Sworn, to Wit: Jno Carter
F[oreman], James Fosset, Theophilus Thompson, Geo Madden, Wm Andrew, Peter V
Williamson, Jno McKee, Wm Whithead, Jno Millason, Alexander Russel, Robert
Morris, Jno Lindsey, Andrew McBroom, David Gilston, Jno Sturgis, Jacob Riley,
Jno Collins.
Wm Cumming Constable Sworn to attend the Grand Jury this
Term.
Jno Kenneday & James Baul are excused from their
attendance as Jurors this Term by reason of their be not being free
holders.
Remaining Jurors of the Original pannel: Jno Holms, Samuel
Shaw, Richard Christmas, Jno McDannel, Aaron Sharp, Jno Murdock, Jno Greham
Ex’d, James Newton, Joseph Stalsworth, Robert Millakin, Brice Collins, Jno
Estes, Joseph Moore, Walter Alves, Wm Cabe, James Baldridge.
Court adjourns til tomorrow 10 O’Clock.
[OCPQS 4/255 - Feb 1790]
Tuesday Morning 23d Feb 1790, Court met according
to Adjournment. Present: Jno Taylor, Wm Lytle, Wm Nunn} Esqrs.
Jno Holms E’d, Samuel Shaw, Richard Christmas E’d, Aaron
Sharp, Jno Murdock, Joseph Stalsworth, Robert Milliken e’d & Walter Alves
are fined for not attending as Jurors at this Term.
Tho Farmer vs Lewis Jones} Jury sworn, to Wit: Jno McDannel,
James Baldridge, Brice Collins, Wm Cabe, Jno Piper, Charles Horton, Edw’d
Trice, Jno Estes, Henry Thompson, Jno Armstrong, James Newlin, Joseph Moore. Find
a verdict for the plaintiff for Juror withdrawn
Jno Holms & Richard Christmas two of the Jurors on the
Original pannel who were fin’d for their non attendence have appeared and are
Excuse from their fines for reason shewn the Court.
Alexander D Moore Esq came into Court and Produced a Licence
from under the hands of the Hon Judges of the Sup Court to practice as an Atto
at Law &c. Order that he be admited to practice in this Court accordingly.
[OCPQS 4/256 - Feb 1790]
Ordered that an orphan boy called Thomas Hughs son of
the age of thirteen years May next be bound to Jno Ray in who until he
arrive to the age of 21 years to learn the learn the [sic] art of a Farmer.
[Bond not found.]
Geo Strader is appointed Overseer of the road in the room of
Henry Strader.
Jacob Riley Jr is exempt from the payment of a poll Tax.
Peter V Williamson vs Samuel May} Jury Sworn, to Wit: Jno
McDannel, James Baldridge, Brice Collins, Wm Cabe, Jno Piper, Edw’d Trice,
James Newlin, Joseph Moore, Richard Christmas, Jno Holms, Richard Fosset, Wm
Clarke - find for the plaintiff £60.8 & Costs of Suit, appeals.
Court adjourn[n]s til tomorrow 10 O’Clock.
[OCPQS 4/257 - Feb 1790]
Wednesday Morning 10 O’Clock, 24th February 1790,
Court met according to Adjournment. Present: Wm Watters, Wm Nunn, Jonathan
Lindley, Nicholas Gibbs} Esqrs.
Richard Gautier Esq came into Court & produced a Licence
Signed by the Hon the Judges of the Superior Court authorizing him to practice
as an Attorney at Law in any Court within this State, Which Licence being read,
Ordered therefore that the said Richard Gautier be admited to practice in at
this Court accordingly.
Ordered that Wm Gwinn be allow’d to keep a ferry at the
Shallow ford over haw river & that the same become a public ferry and the same
said Wm Gwinn entered into Bond with Andrew Gibson & Wm Rogers Sec’ys
according to Law.
[OCPQS 4/258 - Feb 1790]
On Motion of Joseph Taylor esq, Ordered that a base born
child delivered by Mary Combe and charg’d by the said Mary Combe to the ??
James Miller of Orange County, be brought into Court immediately that the Court
may take order further orders thereabout. [See Bastardy Bonds, images
456, 460, 469 & 481.]
Ordered that Wm Gwinn be allowed the following ferry Rates,
to Wit:
for a loaded Waggon & Team £0.4.0
for an empty Do 3.0
for a Man & horse .?
Cart or rowling Hogshead 2.0
Single Man or horse .?
Ro Milliken one of the Original Jurors who fail’d to appear
when call’d fin now appears and for reasons shewn the Court and
his fine is remited.
8. Mark Patterson Guardian &c vs Alexander Rhodes} Jury
Sworn, to Wit: Richard Christmas, Brice Collins, Jno Holms, Jno McDannel, Wm
Cabe, James Baldridge, Jno Estes, Ro Millakin, Tho Couch, Richard Cate, Joseph
Moore, James Newlin - find for the plaintiff £6 & Costs of Suit.
[OCPQS 4/259 - Feb 1790]
On a the return of a Habeas Corpus directed to the Sheriff
of Orange County to bring into Court a base born Child in the care of [blank]
Williams, and the bringing in of the Child, Ordered that the said Child be
delivered to Mary Combe Its mother the mother of said child. [See Bastardy
Bonds, images 456, 460, 469 & 481.]
Thomas Tate is appointed Overseer of the road from
Hammiltons Creek to back Creek in the room of Ro Faucet.
William King is appointed overseer of the road from the flat
rock to the fork of the old road in the big meadows in the room of Charles
King.
[OCPQS 4/260 - Feb 1790]
Court adjourns til tomorrow 10 O’Clock.
Thursday Morning 10 O’Clock, 25th February 1790,
Court met according to adjourn’t. Present: Jno Nichols, Jno Taylor, Wm Watters,
Jonathan Lindley} Esqrs.
Ordered that Elizabeth Pollard an orphan Girl of the age of
Sixteen Years the 17th 16 day of August next be bound to
Rich’d Bull until She arrive to full age. [in left margin:] fee paid 8/[See
Apprentice Bonds, image 182.]
A paper Writing Purporting to be the last Will and Testament
of Jno Vance Dec’d was exhibited to this Court by Maj’r Geo Doherty and Doctor
John Umstead the Exrs therein named were requested to qualify and take upon the
Execution of said Will or otherwise to refuse the same and the said Geo Doherty
and Jno Umstead in open Court refuses the Executorship. [No Vance or Nance will
found in OWB.]
[OCPQS 4/261 - Feb 1790]
The State vs Andrew Burke} Ind’t Assault. Jury sworn, to Wit:
Jno Estes, Richard Christmas, Brice Collins, Jno Holms, Jno McDannel, Wm Cabe,
Wm Whithead, Geo Long, Mathew McCauley, Philip Austin, Joseph Moore, James
Newlin - find the Defendant Guilty of an Assault & Battery on 23 Feb But
not Guilty on the 19th ????? in Manner & form as laid in
the bill of Indictm’t.
Abraham Allen is appointed overseer of the road in the room
of Wm Blackwood.
State vs Mary Anderson} Ind Petit Larceny. Jury sworn, to
Wit: Ro Tinnen, Isaac Dorris, Sampson Wood, Wm Blackwood, Wm Guinn, Andrew
Mitchel, Benjamin Peelor, Wm Rhodes, Thomas Trice, Roger Dannel, Sampson
Wood Samuel Thompson, Jno Davis - find the Defendant not Guilty.
[OCPQS 4/262 - Feb 1790]
20. Adam Hart vs Wm Lytle} Case. Jury Sworn, to Wit. Same
Jury as to No 9 Sworn, find for the plaintiff £32.15.3 & Costs of Suit
with Interest from the time the Money was drawn to this date & Costs.
[OCPQS 4/263 - Feb 1790]
26th Feb 1790, The Court met according to
adjournment. Present: Ro Campbell, Wm Watters, James Carson} Esqrs.
Wm Courtney Esq vs James Turner} Case. Jury sworn, to Wit: Jno
Estes, Rich’d Christmas, Jno Holms, Jno McDannel, James Newland, Wm Cabe, Lewis
Jones, Dav’d Allison, Nicholas Davis, Mathew Clinton, Joseph Moore - find a
verdict for the Plaintiff 6d Damages & Costs.
10. Thomas Farmer vs Wm Newman} appeal. Same Jury sworn as
to No 4 - find a Verdict for the Plaintiff Defendant.
[OCPQS 4/264 - Feb 1790]
Samuel Thompson is appointed Constable for the District of
Hillsbo and entered into Bond with Wm Lytle & Wm Lytle Courtney
Esqrs according to Law and took the oath of office.
11. Samuel Allen vs Jno M Whitny} appeal. Jury sworn, to Wit:
Jno Piper, James Wilson, Wm Trice, Jno Davis, Abner Tapp, Steward Dixon, Jno
Paul, Ro Faucet, Wm Shepperd, Andrew Burke Mereday, Jno Scott, Ro
Ferguson. Non Suit.
33. James Bozwell vs Jno Taylor} appeal. Same Jury as in No
11 Sworn find a Verdict for the Defendant.
44. Henry Beasely vs Geo Dannel} appeal. Same Jury as in No
11 sworn, find a Verdict for Plaintiff for £11.15.6 & Costs.
[OCPQS 4/265 - Feb 1790]
Geo Newton is appointed Overseer of the road from the So
fork of little river to the North fork. Ordered that the following hands work
under him on the same, to Wit: Edw’d Wortham, Jno Watson, Jno Kneely, Jno
Riggs, James Riggs, Joseph Wood, Robert Walker, James Ross.
Ordered that two orphan boys T
Thomas Clerk & Abner Clerk orphans of Thomas Clarke coms
into Court & chooses James Carson esq their Guardian & the Court
approves of Jas Taylor Enoe & Wm Shepperd his Sec’ys to be bound in the sum
of five hundred pounds.
[OCPQS 4/266 - Feb 1790]
53. Wm Newman vs Jo McGee] appeal. [Jury:] Jno Estes,
Sampson Lewis Kirk Wood, Peter Wrightsman, James Christmas, Jo Bennet,
Richard Christmas, Brice Collins, Jno McDannel, James Newland, Wm Cabe, Joseph
Moore, Jno Piper - find a Verdict for the Plaintiff for £5.7.4 & Costs.
45. Wm Courtny Surviving partner &c vs Dav’d Sloane}
Appeal. Same Jury as in the above appeal Sworn, find a Verdict for the
plaintiff for £17.18.9 & Costs.
68 Ro Ferguson vs Tho Brooks} appeal. Same Jury as in the
other appeal Sworn, find for the Plff £3.12 & Costs.
[OCPQS 4/267 - Feb 1790]
Petition proferd by John Elliot esq for a Bridge over Enoe
river opposite Hillsboro & ordered that John Elliot be allowed the Sum of
fifteen pounds in addition to what he has already rec’d.
69. Peter V Williamson vs Thomas Brooks} Same Jury as in No
[blank] Sworn - find a Verdict for the plaintiff £0.18.0 & Costs.
Ordered that the Clerk be allowed the sum of Forty five
pounds for his Ex officio services Samuel Benton Clerk of Orange County for
the Year 1789 & that the County Treasurer pay the same.
Ordered that Letter ad Collegendum Bona defunctis be Granted
to Robert Ferguson of the town of Hillsbo on the estate of John Vance Dec’d
& that he Give Bond & sufficient Sec’y in the sum of £100 &c. The
Court approves of Jno Nichols esq & Henry Thompson Sec’y for Ro Ferguson.
Letters issued.
[OCPQS 4/268 - Feb 1790]
Licence is Granted Henry Thompson to keep a Tavern in the
Town of Hillsbo. Jno G Rencher & James Baldridge are deemed sufficient
Sec’ys.
Ordered that the following Jury mark off & lay out a
new road as follows
On a petition for the a new road from the Caswell
County line where a new road from Pains Tavern stops to the County line road,
by Luke Pendergrass into and with an oald road which leads to the high rock of
Haw river, Ordered that the following Jury or any twelve of them lay off &
mark out the same, to Wit: James Forrest, Joseph Thompson, Andrew McClary,
Bozzel Davis, Samuel Ector, Thomas Bird, Wm Murray, Walter Morrow, James Murray
Stiller, Luke Pendergrass, Jno Barnhill, Thomas Lynch, Wm Baley, Obediah Martin,
Joel Corder, James Anthony, Joseph Tate & Geo Fossett and that they report
to the next Court. NB The Court leaves this because of discretion with the
Jury. If they or any twelve of them thinks the road will be of public Utillity
they will proceed agreable to the order. If otherwise, they should they
will not. [See Dunaway’s Road Records, Volume 1, page 24.]
On a petition for the turning the the new road
[OCPQS 4/269 - Feb 1790]
Whereas Samuel Patten and others exhibited their petition to
this Court seting forth that a new road has lately been opened through a trac
of Land of the said Samuel Patten much to the injury of him the said Samuel,
and that a road open above the ??? road have opened on the East
said of the said Samuels plantation would tend equally to the advantage &
Convenience of the Public and much to the less injury of the said Samuel,
Ordered therefore that the following Jury or any twelve of them mark out and
lay off an other road, on the East side of the sd Sam’l plantation a new
road instead of the present one agreable to the prayer of his petition &
that the said Jury report to the next Court to Wit: Wm Tate, James Roney,
Wm Mebane, Jno Smith, James Mebane, Alexander Kirkpatrick, Joseph Baker, Samuel
McAdams, Richard Christmas, James McAdams, Wm Rany, Wm Scott, Robert Patten,
James Turner, Geo Johnston, David Mebane and that the said Jury report to the
next Court. [See Dunaway’s Road Records, Volume 1, page 22.]
[OCPQS 4/270 is blank.]
[OCPQS 4/271 - Feb 1790]
Administration of the estate of Arthur Mangom Dec’d is
Granted to Jno Carrington. Ordered that he give Bond with Sec’y in the sum of
Two thousand pounds for the discharge of his duty as Admr. [See also administration OCPQS 4/282.]
It appearing to this Court that Geo Johnston has listed 1250
acres of Land more than he was liable to pay taxes for at the time he the said
Geo Johnston listed the same, Ordered that the said Collector therefore
forbear Collecting taxes from the said Geo for on that quantity of Land.
It appearing to this Court that Mathew McCauley has listed
1250 acres of Land more than he was liable to pay taxes for at the time he the
said Mathew McCauley listed the same, Ordered therefore that the Collector
forbear Collecting a tax of the said Mathew On that quantity of Land.
Sterling Harris, Wm Lytle & David Ray are appointed to
assess the taxable property in the town of Hillsbo for the year.
Mathew Cates is appointed overseer of the road from Barnet
Grimes to Wm Grimes in the room of Wm Walker.
[OCPQS 4/272 - Feb 1790]
James McCulloch is appointed Overseer of the road in the
room of Jno McCanlis from Caswell line to James Clarks lane.
Wm McCauley esq is unanimously elected Sheriff of Orange
County for the ensuing year.
The Court adjourns til tomorrow morn 10 o’Clock.
Wednesday Mg 10 o’Clock, Court met according to adjournment.
Present: Wm Ansley, Wm Waters, And’w Murdoch} Esqrs.
Order that an Order made at the last Term in favour of Sam’l
Patten Respecting a new road be renew’d.
21. Wm Oneal vs James Williams} O Atta. Jury sworn, to wit: Ro
Tinnen, Lewis Kirk, James Lapsley, Sam’l Craig, Jno Rhodes, Ro Neal, James
Thompson, Stephen Hart, Benjamin Yeargin, Jno Piper, Wm Strayhorn, Jno Ray -
find for the plaintiff & assess his Damages £2.10 & Costs.
[OCPQS 4/273 - Feb 1790]
Ordered that Robert Ray the reputed father of a child
illegitimate by ???? born of the body of Elizabeth James pay unto the
said Elizabeth £20 in 5 annual payments, that is to say four pounds to be paid
in May 1791, four pounds to be paid May 1792, four pounds in May 1793 &
other four pounds to be paid in May 1794 and that the said Ro Ray enter into
Bond with Security to keep the Parish indemnified by reason of the said Child.
[See Bastardy Bonds, images 463, 465 & 466.]
Jno Ray vs Jno Ferguson} Case. Jury sworn, to Wit: Benj
Peelor, And Mitchel, Ro Scoby, Richard Fosset, Jno Taylor, James Patterson,
James Baker, Jno Thompson, Alex’r Kirkpatrick, Wm McAdams, Jonathon Jones,
Lewis Jones - find a Verdict for the Defendant, motion for new Trial, ??? new
trial granted.
Jno Woods is appointed overseer of the road from Col Mebanes
to Samuel Shaws.
[OCPQS 4/274 - Feb 1790]
License is Granted to Andrew Patterson to keep a Tavern at
his dwelling house at little River who enters into Bond with Wm McCauley his
Sec’y agreable to Law.
Wm McCauley esq Shff &C came into Court & took
takes the oaths prescribed for the publication Qualification of public
officers & the Oath of Office & enters into Bond with Mathew McCauley,
Geo Long, Sam’l Craig, George Johnston & Abraham Allen Securities ageable
to Law.
Court adjourns till tomorrow morn 10 o’Clock.
Thursday morning 10 o’Clock, 27th May 1790,
Present Wm Watters, Jno Taylor & And Murdock} Esqs
State vs Andrew Brooks} Jury sworn, To Wit: Rob’t Tinning,
Jas Lapsley, Sam’l Craig, Jno Rhoads, Rob’t Neal, Jas Thompson, Benj’n Yeargan,
Jno Ray, Jas Tate, Wm Sheppard, Jno Douglass, Wm Burns. Find the Plaintiff
[sic] guilty as in manner & Form set forth in the bill of Indictment –
fined £5.0 & costs.
[OCPQS 4/275 - May 1790]
At a County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions begun
& held for the County of Orange in Hillsbo on the 4th Monday of
May being the 24th day of said month & in the year of our Lord
1790. Present: Jno Ray, James Carson, Sterling Harris} Esqrs.
Dan’l Watson is appointed overseer of the road from Wm
Rhodes to Anderson Comers old place in the room of Sam’l Shepperd. Ordered that
the following persons with their hands work on the said road & keep the
same in Good Repair, to wit: Peter House, Charles Roan, Christopher Dannel,
Rover Dannel, Jno Hinsto?, Samuel Merrit, Dan’l Watson Jr, Mark Picket, Abraham
Anderson, Thornbury Anderson, Patterson Dannel, Samuel Shepperd & Willie
Merrit.
Ordered that Hugh Philips son of James Philips who is now 16
years of age be bound to Geo Madden to learn the art & mistery of a black
Smith & that he continue his apprenticeship until he arrive the age of 21
years. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 171 & 222.] [But Hugh was apparently
injured, see OCPQS 4/479.]
[some inscrutable practice writing at the bottom of this
page]
[OCPQS 4/276 - May 1790]
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias Ex’d, to wit: Wm Kirk,
Abraham Thompson, Ro Tinnen Jr, Jno Woods Waggoner, Dav’d Mebane, Samuel
Nelson, James Christmas, Arch’d Campbell, Lewis Kirk, Richard Cate, Thomas
Cate, James Lapsley, Sackfield Brewer, James Mitchel, Geo Long, Thomas Baker,
Jno Mitchel, Mathew McCauley, Samuel Craig, Jno Rhodes, Rich’d Bennehan, Wm
Cain, James Moore, Isaac Jackson, Rob’t Neal, James Thompson, Samuel Chambers, Dan’l
Cloud.
Wm Kirk & Dav’d Mebane are excused from attending this
Term as Jurors by reason of their not being freeholders.
[OCPQS 4/277 - May 1790]
The Grand Jury Impanneled & Sworn, to Wit: Richard
Bennehan Foreman, Sackfield Brewer, James Moore, Geo Long, Isaac Jackson, Jno
Mitchel, Mathew McCauley, Tho Baker, Arch’d Campbell, Thomas Cate, Abraham
Thompson, Jno Woods, James Mitchel, Samuel Nelson, Wm Cain.
Wm Trousdale Sworn to attend the Grand Jury as Constable
this Term.
James Wilson is appointed overseer of the road from James
Clarks to the forks of the road in the room of Caleb Harvey.
Jno Millason is appointed overseer of the road from Woodies
ferry to the Chatham line in the room of Wm Andrew.
Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannel, viz: Ro Tinnen Jr,
James Christmas fined ex’d. Lewis Kirk, Rich’d Cate fined, James Lapsley,
Samuel Craig, Jno Rhodes, Ro Beal, James Thompson, Sam’l Chambers fined, Dan’l
Cloud, Dav’d Mebane Ex’d, Wm Kirk Ex’d.
Court adjourns til tomorrow 10 o’Clock.
[OCPQS 4/278 - May 1790]
Tuesday Morn 10 O’Clock 25th May 1790, Court met
according to adjournment. Present: Wm Watters, James Carson, Wm Nunn} Esqrs.
James Christmas, Rich’d Cate & Samuel Chambers three of
the Original pannel of the Jury being called to attend, fail’d to appear.
Ordered that they be fined Three pounds each Ni Si & that notice issue to
them accordingly to shew cause wherefore the said fines shall not be levied.
Barnhill Ashley is appointed Overseer of the road from
Ellinor Moores to James Tinnins in the room of Wm Moore.
3. Michael Henry vs James Lundy} Debt. Jury sworn, to Wit: Ro
Tinnen, Lewis Kirk, James Lapsley, Sam’l Craig, Jno Rhodes, Ro Neal, James
Thompson, Benj Yeargan, James Patterson, James Turner, Jno Johnston, Jno Piper
- find the Deed to be the act and deed of the Defendant and is of the value of
£[torn] & Costs.
[OCPQS 4/279 - May 1790]
Wm Lytle esq being
call’d into Court and ask’d whether he will take administration on the estate
of Arch’d Lytle dec’d, refuses the same.
Ro Horner is excused from the payment of a poll tax by
reason of his being maimed.
Ro Dickins vs Tho Burks Exrs} Case. Same Jury as in No 3
sworn, find a verd’t for the plaintiff for £49.12.8 ½ & Costs.
Ordered that the Collector forbear to Collect the tax on one
poll from Jno Allen he being overcharg’d to that amo.
Ordered that a Mulatto child of the name of Vincey Wade of
the age of eight years be bound to James Noey to learn the art of a Spinstress
until she arrive to lawfull age. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 175 which calls
her Vincey Woode.]
Ordered that two Mullatto children one call’d Milley
Henderson now of the age of nine years & Fielding Henderson of the age of
three years be bound to Henry Martin till they arrive to full age. [See
Apprentice Bonds, image 177 which is the bond for Milley only.]
9. Jno May vs Parker & Glenn} Debt, find for Plaintiff
£23.6 with costs. Jury sworn, to Wit: Sam’l McAdams, Jno Armstrong, James
Wilson, Tho Trice, Tho Tate, Henry O’Dannel, Philip Austen, Wm Morrow, Rich’d
Fosset, Jno Umstead, Tho Redden, Alex’r McKee.
[OCPQS 4/280 - May 1790]
Jno Moore, Miller appointed Overseer of the Road from Cain
Creek to Chatham line in the room of Jno Moore.
20. Peter V Williamson vs Wm Hoper} Case. Jury sworn, to Wit:
Sam’l McAdams, Jno Armstrong, James Wilson, Tho Trice, Tho Cate, Henry
O’Dannel, Philip Austen, Wm Morrow, Rich’d Fosset, Geo Johnston, Tho Redden,
Alexander McKee - find a Verdict for the plaintiff for £16.17.0 & Costs.
Order’d that John Strayhorn be appointed Overseer of the
Road from Hillsbo’g to the Forks of the Road leading to the Widow Pattersons
beyond Wm Couchs in the room of Lewis P[hebus?]
Ordered that an orphan boy called Maston Elmore of the age
of Sixteen years be bound to Richard Bull to learn the art of a Blac Smith
until he arrive to the age of Twenty one. [Bond not found.]
Richard Cate & Samuel Chambers are fined agreable to
act of Assembly for [not] attending as Jurors at this Term. Sci fa to issue.
[OCPQS 4/281 - May 1790]
Jno Taylor vs Norman Bigalow} Case. Jury sworn, to Wit: Ro
Tinnen, James Lapsley, Sam’l Craig, Jno Rhodes, Ro Neal, James Thompson, Benj
Yeargan, Jno Ray, James Tate, Wm Shepperd, Jno Douglass, Wm Burnes. Called
& find a Verdict Non Suited.
Jno Piper Rob’t Tinen vs ?? Taylor W?? Cox.
Jury Sworn, to Wit: Ro Tinnen Jno Piper, Jas Lapsley, Sam’l Craig, Jno
Rhoads, Ro Neal, James Thompson, Ben Yeargan, Jno Ray, James Tate, Wm Shepperd,
Ro Cate, Wm Burns - find for the plaintiff £33 & Costs.
Administration of the estate of Edward Thomas is granted to
Hannah Thomas who enters into Bond with James Thompson & James Tate Sec’ys
in the sum of £300 & took the Oath according to Law. [See also guardianship OCPQS 4/299.]
[OCPQS 4/282 - May 1790]
The Court adjourns for one hour.
Court met according to Adjournm’t. Present: Jno Taylor, Wm
Watters, Tho H Perkins} Esqrs.
Order’d that on motion
Court adjourns til tomorrow morning 10 o’Clock.
[OCPQS 4/283 - May 1790]
Friday morning 10 o’clock 28th May 1790, Court
met according to adjournment. Present: Tho H Perkins, Jno Taylor, Jno
Carrington} Esqrs.
The State vs Alexander Hunter} Ind’t petit Larceny. Jury
sworn, to Wit: Ro Tinnen, James Lapsley, Samuel Craig, Jno Rhodes, Ro Neal,
James Thompson, Benjamin Yeargin, Hardy Morgin, Ro Scoby, James Christmas,
Edward Trice, Samuel Torrentine - find the Defendant not Guilty.
Miller? & Young vs Jno Allison} Debt. Jury Sworn, to Wit:
Wm Shepperd, James Gray, Jo Haisting, Jno Dannel, James Hutchins, Warrick
Glenn, Jo Stubbins, Philip Austin, Wm Galbreath, David Roney, Jno Sturges,
Charles Dunnagin. Verd’t of £526.6.3 & Costs.
Mrs Mangom the Widow
of Arthur Mangum dec’d comes into Court and being asked whether she would take
administration of the estate of her deceas’d husband, refuses the same upon
which, Administration of the estate of the sd Arthur Mangum Dec’d is Granted to
John Carrington who entered into Bond with Wm Mangom & Worham Glenn in the
sum of one thousand five hundred pounds & took the oath accordingly
But refused to take the oath prescribed for administrators. [See also administration OCPQS 4/269.]
Ordered that the
Sheriff of Orange Summons a Jury to allott & set off to Mrs Margaret Hodge
a third part of the Several tracts of land mentioned in her petition filed at
this Court Except in so much of that part where a Suit is now depending between
Wm Mebane & Geo Hodge.
Muzzle vs Jno Sturges} Appeal no trial Cont’d
No 35. Dan’l Green vs Watts Ex} debt, Same Jury as No 33
Sworn, find for plaintiff & asse his dam to £23.14.9 & Costs.
No 37. Wm Pickett vs Wm Rhodes} Case, Same Jury as No 33
Sworn, finds for plaintiff £18.8.0 & Costs.
[OCPQS 4/285 - May 1790]
Court adjourns til tomorrow 10 o’Clock.
Saturday morning 10 o’Clock 29th May 1790, The
Court met according to Adjournment. Present: Jno Nichols, Wm Courtny, Wm Nunn}
Esqrs.
Ordered that Jno Taylor Coroner &c be allowed 24/ for
his trouble &c in of holding an Inquest on the body of Dan’l
McCartny. [Inquest not found.]
Wm McCauley Esqr Sheriff &c is allowed Twenty five
pounds for his Ex officio Services for one year past.
John Hogan & Andrew Murdock are appointed Inspectors of
the poll of the and insuing election of Members of for the General
Assembly of this State.
License is Granted John Nichols esqr to keep a Tavern at the
house where he now dwells in the town of Hillsbo. Ordered that the Clk take his
Bond with Sec’s accordingly.
[OCPQS 4/286 - May 1790]
License is Granted to Jno Taylor esq to keep a Tavern at his
dwelling house in the town of Hillsbo. Ordered that he give Bond with Sec’y to
the Clerk who is impower’d to take the ?????? out of Court.
Joseph Bennet is appointed overseer of the road from the
Wake line up to the old muster field where Abraham Anderson lives in the room
of Zachariah Herenton. Ordered that Jno Holder & Ro Hampton work under him
on the same with the former hands of the said Zachariah Herendon.
Jno Graves is appointed Overseer of the road from Trolingers
Troxlers ford on Haw River on the Allimance to Foglemans spring branch
in the room of Philip Isely.
Benjamin Peelor is appointed overseer of the road leading
from Bowlands Creek to new hope road below the said Peelors in the room of
Thomas Redding.
John Moore is appointed overseer of the road from Stoney
Creek to Caswell line in the room of James Boyles. Ordered that the hand
following work on the same, to Wit: James Boyle Jr, Jesse Bracken, Jno Boyle
Jr, Wm Boyle, James Bracken, Jno Tate, Robert Tate, Hugh Robinson, Andrew
Robertson, Garner Jefferies, James Ross, Jno McD???, James Wilson, Samuel Smith
& Jno Armstrong.
[OCPQS 4/287 - May 1790]
The Execution of a Deed from James Baldridge Allison
to James Allison Baldridge was prov’d acknowledged and ordered to
be Registered. [See ODB 4/327.]
The Execution of a Deed from Henry E McCulloch to John
Huffman was prov’d by Mich’l Holt and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB
4/341.]
The Execution of a Deed from [John Merritt by] John Nichols
Shff &c to John Cain was prov’d by Absalum Tatom and ordered to be
Registered. [See ODB 4/359.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Allen to John Taylor was
prov’d in open Court by Absalum Tatom and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB
4/342.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Downs to Thomas May was
prov’d by Walter Alves and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/323.]
The Execution of a Deed from Elias Turner to Walter Alves
was prov’d by Andrew Patterson & ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/324.]
The Execution of a Deed from Wm McCauley Shff &c to
Walter Alves was acknowledged and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/325.]
The Execution of a Deed from Wm Newman to Jesse Benton was
acknowledged by the said Newman and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/345.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Cain to Edward Trice was
prov’d by Absalum Tatom and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/360.]
[OCPQS 4/288 - May 1790]
The Execution of a Deed from John Scott to Rob’t Campbell
was prov’d by John G Rencher and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/344.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Brinton et Ux to Lewis
James Lewis was prov’d by John Holden and [ordered] to be Registered. [See ODB
4/348.]
The Execution of a Deed from Sam’l Strudwick to Allen Sikes
was prov’d by Barnard Cates & ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/349.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Wood Jr to William Wood
was acknowledged and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/350.]
The Execution of a Deed from Tho Whithead to Joseph Woody
was prov’d by Jas Thompson and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/336.]
The Execution of a Deed from Henry Strader to John Starr was
prov’d by Jacob Holt and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/333.]
The Execution of a Deed from Lewis Kirk to Archibald
Campbell was prov’d acknowledg’d in open Court and ordered to be
Registered. [See ODB 4/352.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Dannel to Edward Trice was
prov’d by the oath [of] John G Rencher and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB
4/338.]
Tho Cate to Robert Cate A Deed was acknowledged and ordered
to be Registered. [See ODB 4/337.]
The Execution of a Deed from William McCauley to William
Andrews was acknowledged and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/340.]
[OCPQS 4/289 - May 1790]
The Execution of a Deed from William Oneal et Ux to Ludwick
Albright was prov’d by Tho H Perkins esq and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB
4/335.]
The Execution of a Deed from Josiah Lyon to Joseph Sharp was
prov’d by the Oath of John G Rencher and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB
4/353.]
The Execution of a Deed from Benjamin Blake to Robert
Campbell was prov’d in open Court by the oath of Edward Trice and ordered to be
Registered. [See ODB 4/355 - deed says Benjamin Black.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Mason to James Mitchel
was prov’d in open Court by John Dannel and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB
4/354.]
The Execution of a Deed from Richard Kennon to Wm McClelan
was prov’d in open Court by the oath of Patrick McCulloch and ordered to be
Registered. [See ODB 3/356.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Horton to John Commins
was prov’d by Stephen Wilson and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/358.]
[OCPQS 4/290 is blank.]
[OCPQS 4/291 - May 1790]
William Love is appointed overseer of the road from Quaker
Creek to Stony Creek in the room of Isaac Hall. Ordered that the following hand
work under him on the same: James Tate, Jno Dining, Dav’d Dining, Peter
Lemmond?, Edw’d Gwinn, Jno Riley, Dav’d ???now, Jonathan Harvey, Wm Strudwick,
James Murray, Philip Walker, Co????s Walker, Edward King, Jno King, Jno Eckles,
Wm Eckles, Robert Dorris.
[OCPQS 4/292 - May 1790]
Minute Docket
[upside down on this page:] Hillsbo, St Maries, Caswell, St
Asaphs, St Marks, St Thomas’s, Orange, Chatham missing.
[OCPQS 4/293 - Aug 1790]
State of North Carolina, At a County Court of Pleas &
Quarter Sessions begun and held for the County of Orange in Hillsbo the 23d day
of August being the 4th Monday of said Month in the year of our Lord
1790. Present: Wm Courtny, John Taylor, Sterling Harris, James Carson} Esqrs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias Executed, to Wit: Jno
McCanlis, James McCulloch, Wm McCord, Tho Jorden, James Morrow, James Cozart,
James Alston, Edw’d Harris, Arch’d Harris, Dan’l Cloud, Wm Jackson, Jesse
Miller, Jno Reeves, Empson Bird, Jno Walker, Joseph Hart, Jno Strain, Wm
Strayhorn, James Strayhorn, James Craig, James Trousdale, Ro Scoby, Jno
Thompson, Wm Ray, Jno Woods, James Niel, Wm Holloday, Henry Mason, Lewis
Horniday, Thomas Tate, Walter Alves, Jonathan Nichols, Henry Edwards, Sam’l
Jackson.
[OCPQS 4/294 - Aug 1790]
The Grand Jury impanneled & sworn, to Wit: James Jackson
F[oreman], Wm Strayhorn, Henry Mason, Jno Woods, Thomas Jorden, James Craig,
James Strayhon, Dan’l Cloud, Jno Walker, Jno Strain, Jno McCanles, Jno Thompson,
James Morrow, Jno Reeves, James McCulloch.
Wm Andrews Constable sworn to attend the Grand Jury this
Term.
Sam’l Whitset is appointed overseer of the road from the
fork of Boring road to Faucets Mills in the room of Philip Walker.
Remaining Jurors of the Original pannel: Thomas Tate, Wm
Ray, Walter Alves, Joseph Hart, Edward Harris, Wm Jackson, Empson Bird, Jesse
Miller, James Cozort, Archer Harris, James Alston Excused, Wm Holloday, Lewis
Horniday, Jonathan Nichols, Richard Cate, Sam’l Chambers, Wm Clerk, Ro Scoby,
James Niel, James Trousdale.
[OCPQS 4/295 - Aug 1790]
Ordered that James Carson esqr be excused from the payment
of a one poll tax for in the present Collection of Public taxes, he
having been overcharged one poll.
License is Granted to Barnebas Grimes to keep a Tavern at
His dwelling House in the Court of Orange. He entered Bond with Wm Newman.
Licence is Granted Wm Newman to keep a tavern at his
dwelling House in the Town of Hillsbo.
John Mangom comes into Court and chooses Thomas Wilkinson his
Guardian who enters into Bond with James Patterson Sec’y in the sum of Fifty
Pounds.
Richard Williams is appointed overseer of the road from the
South fork of Little river to the town of Hillsbo in the room of James M
Whitney, ordered that the usual hand work on the same.
License is Granted Theo Thompson to keep a tavern at his
dwelling house where no now lives and entered into Bond with John Kelley &
Sterling Harris his Sec’s accordingly.
Sarah Patten & Isaac Patten orphans of Thomas Patten
comes into Court and choose Catherine Patten their mother Gua their
Guardian who enters into Bond with John Patten & [blank] Sec’ys in the sum
of one hundred pounds. [See also administration OCPQS 4/240, guardianship OCPQS
4/294.]
[OCPQS 4/296 - Aug 1790]
Catherine Patten is appointed Guardian for orphan child called
Thomas Patten orphan of Thomas Patten dec’d and the said Catherine entered into
Bond and with John Patten & Sec’y’s in the sum of one hundred
pounds. [See also administration OCPQS 4/240, guardianship OCPQS 4/293.]
Ordered that Simon Beckam an orphan boy who was bound to
Jacob Deblin at last Nov’r Term [OCPQS 4/241] and then of the age of twelve
years the May preceeding be bound to John Thompson to learn the art &
mistery of Cooper, the said Deblin his former master being having lately
died. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 104 & 169.]
James Whitsides Orphan of James Whitsides Dec’d coming into
Court and Chooses Empson Bird his Guardian, who enters into Bond in the sum of
eighty pounds. [See also administration OCPQS 4/164, perishable property to be
sold OCPQS 4/173.]
Catherine Whitsides orphan of James Whitsides dec’d comes
into Court and chooses Empson Bird her Guardian who enters into Bond in the sum
of eighty pounds accordingly.
Empson Bird is appointed Guardian for S?? Whitsides orph of
James Whitsides dec’d and the said Empson enters into Bond in the Sec’y in the
sum of eighty pounds.
John Whitsides orph of James Whitsides comes into Court and
chooses James Jno Stockard his Guardian who entered into Bond in the sum
of eighty pounds with Empson Bird [his security].
[OCPQS 4/297 - Aug 1790]
Irane Carrel an orphan Girl child of the age of Seven years
June last is bound to Edward Trice Sr until she arrives to Lawful age. [See
Apprentice Bonds, image 179. See also Bastardy Bonds, images 1018 & 1034.]
The Court adjourns til tomorrow morning nine o’Clock.
Tuesday morning 9 o’Clock 24th August 1790, Court
met according to adjournment. Present: Alex Mebane, Jno Taylor, James Carson,
Nicholas Gibbs} Esqrs.
James Willis is exempt from the payment of a poll tax by
reason of his bodily infirmity.
Tobias Stalcup is appointed overseer of the road in room of
Hugh McAdams from Trolingers ford on Haw River to Back Creek.
Jacob Albright is appointed overseer of the road from
Mallachi Foglemans branch to Honeycuts Hill.
James Moore is appointed overseer of the road from Cain
Creek ford to the Meadow meeting House in the room of James Ball, ordered that
the following Hands work on the same under him: James Pickard, Henry Pickard,
Tho King, Jno Carrigan, Jinning Gibson, Jno Pickerd, Wm Grimes, Isaac Doyle,
[OCPQS 4/298 - Aug 1790]
[cont’d] John Pennel, James Moore, James Roach, Tho Howard,
Benjamin Dickson, Benjamin McCa???, Thomas Lasley, Alexander Pickard, Archibald
Campbell, Randal Ezard.
Joseph Cantrel and Mary Cantrel Exrs vs Catharine Cantrel,
Mary Cantrel, Milley Cantrel infants by Jse? Shy ??? ??? A paper writing
purporting to be the last will and testament of Jacob Cantrel dec’d being ?????
to this Court for Probate and the same takes argument and examination of
witnesses ???? to be revok’d. The Court doth therefore ??? [decline?] to admit
the same to probate.
A paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament
of Arthur Mangom on was is offered to this Court by John Carringtons Exr
& ???? ?? ???? ???? for their opinion whether the same be a legal will or
not, the Court after having assigned Wm Mangom who is present Guardian take
care of the Interest of Arthur and Willie & Christianna Mangom
orphans of Arthur Mangom Dec’d which orphans who are under the age of
twenty one years, It is the Give out as their opinion of the Case
that the same is not a legal Will.
Administration of the estate of Francis Decerne is Granted
to Lucy Decerne the older, ordered that she Give bond accordingly to the Clerk
out of Court.
[OCPQS 4/299 - Aug 1790]
Isaac Dorris is appointed Constable for the District of
Chatham in the room of James Bowers entered into Bond with Sec’y & took the
oath of office.
It appearing to the Court that Joseph Laws is tax’d with 390
acres of Land over and above when he only ought to be tax’d with 270,
Ordered that the Collector release it the tax on 80 acres of Land for
the year 1789.
Whereas it appearing to this Court that the List of Taxables
taken in by Jno Sloss esqr in the District is either Lost or mislaid [blank]
[OCPQS 4/300 - Aug 1790]
The Court adjourns til tomorrow morning nine o clock.
Wednesday morning nine o Clock, 25th August 1790,
The Court met according to adjournment. Present: Wm Ansley, Tho H Perkins, Jno
Carrington} esqrs.
Wm Dosset is appointed Overseer of the road in the room of
Lazarus Cate.
2. Wm Ray vs Dav’d Pasmore} Case. Jury sworn, to Wit: Walter
Alves, Joseph Hart, Edw’d Harris, Empson Bird, Jesse Miller, James Cozort,
Jonathan Nichols, Richard Cate, Ro Scoby, Wm Jackson, James Niel, Sam’l
Chambers - find for the plaintiff one penney and the costs of Suit.
[OCPQS 4/301 - Aug 1790]
Administration of the estate of John Dunkin dec’d is Granted
to Robert Dunkin his brother and whereupon the said Robert entered into Bond
with Wm McCauley esqr & [blank] Sec’ys in the sum of £500.
Hannah Thomas is appointed Guardian to Jesse Thomas, Kesiah
Thomas and Moris? orphans of Edw’d Thomas and she enter into Bond with [blank]
Sec’ys in the sum of £200. [See also administration OCPQS 4/279.]
Jno Willis indorsee &c vs Wm McAdams} Jury sworn, to Wit:
Wm Morrow, James Deserne, Nicholas Hardin, James Trousdale, Wm Whithead, Wm
Manor, Joseph Baker, Benjamin Yeargan, Abram Allen, Brice Collins, Isaac
Dorris, Tho Tate. The Witness Mordaci Richard be called upon a Su[b]p[oen]a and
fail’d to appear whereupon he is fined by the court agreable to act of
assembly. Plaintiff call’d & non Suited. Sci fa is’d to Nov 90.
[OCPQS 4/302 - Aug 1790]
Alexander Kirkpatrick is appointed overseer of the road in
the room of Richard Gott from Shaws to Haw River.
Ephraim Cook is appointed overseer of the road from Col
Oneals to Trolingers ford in the room of Wm Davis.
10. Wm Picket vs Jno Stroud} Debt. Same Jury as in No 7
Sworn, find for the plaintiff for £41 £35.10 & Costs.
Ordered that the Shff reimburse James Hogg in the sum of ten
pounds which he the said James Lent to the use of the district as Per Voucher.
11. Robert Ferguson et Ux vs Jno Taylor} Case. Same Jury as
in No 7 Sworn, find a verdict for the Plffs £101.5.4 costs. Appeal prayed &
granted to the Defendant.
[OCPQS 4/303 - Aug 1790]
Ordered that the following hands work on the road under
James Moore, to Wit: James Roark, Wm Roark, James Turrentine, James Watson, Jno
Moore, Morgan Clower, Alexander McMullen, Hugh McMullen, Wm Miller, Tho Horton,
Henry Moore, James Horton, Wm Duke, Jno Crouse, Nath’l Carrington, Ro Forsithe.
Ordered that Henry O’Daniel serve as an overseer for the
repair of the road from Elinor Moors to James Tinnins in the place of Barney
Lasley.
Ordered that a Certiorari issue directed to William Jamison,
John Ray Esqr and Wm Hall Constable to bring up the proceedings on a Warrant
William Jamison vs Robert Berry on which Judgment hath passed before John Ray
Esqr and that all proceedings before be stoped untill the matter be heard by
the Court.
Order’d the following persons be summon’d as a Jury to turn
the Road from Sam’l Pattons plantation, to wit: Jno Walker stiller, Jno
Griffen, Thos Lynch, Joseph Thompson, David Bradford, James Roney, Rob’t
Faucett, ??? McRory, Jas McAdams, Hugh McAdams, Hugh Crawford & Jacob
Bason, & make return to next court ???rge Johnston Sr, Jas Turner & Wm
Mebane. iss'd to Feb 91.
[OCPQS 4/304 - Aug 1790]
The Court adjourns til tomorrow morning nine o’Clock.
Thursday morning nine o’Clock 26th August 1790,
Court met according to adjournment. Present: Wm Watters, Sterling Harris,
Andrew Murdock} esqrs.
12. James Hogg exr of Tho Burk &c vs Jno Taylor} Debt.
Jury sworn, to Wit: Thomas Tate, Joseph Hart, Edw’d Harris, Wm Jackson, Empson
Bird, Jesse Miller, James Cozart, Jonathan Nichols, Richard Cate, Ro Scoby,
James Niel, James Trousdale - find for the plaintiff £12.1.0 & Costs.
Thomas Couch is appointed overseer of the road from Wm
Rhodes to the fork of the road near Gilbert Strayhorns in the room of James
Strayhorn.
[OCPQS 4/305 - Aug 1790]
Thomas Farmer vs Jno Taylor} Debt. Same Jury as in No 12
Sworn - find for the plaintiff £3.5.8 & Costs.
It appearing to this Court that Wm Rhodes is over charged in
his taxes on to the amount of the tax of one Hundred acres of Land, Ordered
therefore that the Collector forbear to collect the tax so over charged on the
said one Hundred acres.
Andrew Murdock esq returns the List of taxables for the
district of Orange.
16. Wm Sheppard vs Andrew Burke} T A B. Jury sworn, to Wit: Andrew
Collins, Ro Ferguson, Roswell Huntington, Wm Kelley, Frederick Taylor, Walter
Alves, Thomas Watts, Isaac Harvey, Jno Carter, Francis Wilkinson, Wm Parks,
Empson Bird - find for the plaintiff 20/ & Costs of Suit.
Court adjourns til tomorrow morning nine o’Clock.
[OCPQS 4/306 - Aug 1790]
Friday morning nine o’Clock 27th August 1790, The
Court met according to adjournment. Present: John Walker, Wm Watters, James
Carson} Esqrs.
The State vs Jno Taylor} Indictm’t Assault. [Jury:] Walter
Alves, Tho Tate, Joseph Hart, Edw’d Harris, Empson Bird, Jesse Miller, Jonathan
Nichols, Richard Cate, Ro Scoby, James Trousdale, Sam’l Chambers, James O’Niel
- find the Defend’t Guilty as charg’d in the Bill of Indictment.
The State vs Wm Kelley} Ind’t assault. Jury sworn, to Wit: Jno
Kelley, Jno Freeland, Wm Strudwick, Joseph Dixon, Dav’d Allison, Roswell
Huntington, Thomas Watts, Edw’d Trice, Jno McCabe, Ro Ferguson, James Cozort,
Wm Jackson - find the Def’t guilty in manner & form, fin’d 1d & costs.
[OCPQS 4/307 - Aug 1790]
John Carrington esq returns his List of taxable for the
district of St Maries.
The State vs Wm Nail Esq} Ind’t ass’t. Same Jury as Taylors
Ind’t Sworn, find the Def’t guilty as in manner & form ser forth in bill of
Ind, fin’d 6d & costs.
Same vs Wm Kelly} Ind. Submitted, fin’d 6d & costs.
James Baldridge Esqr returns the Taxable list for
Hillsborough district.
Rob’t Campbell Esqr returns the Taxable List of St Marks
District.
Baxter King Esqr returns the Taxable List of St Thomas’
District.
Taylor & Mebane vs Jas Williams} O Att. Same Jury as the
State vs Wm Kelly Sworn to [blank]
[OCPQS 4/308 - Aug 1790]
A petition being exhibited to this Court for the opening of
a new road from the head of Wm Rays Lane the nearest and best way to the
said ???? ??? Haw branch, Ordered that the following mark out & lay off
the same and make return to next Court, to Wit: Geo Foust, Jno Ray, Wm Ray, Jno
McDannel, James McDannel, Ro Holms, James Stockard, Jno Gorden, Jacob
Councilman, Joseph Clendinen, James Thompson Allimance? & Tho Wilson. [See
Dunaway’s Road Records, page 23.]
A petition being exhibited to this Court for the opening of a
road from Wm Dossets plantation to Wm Johnstons old Store, ordered that the
following Jury lay off and mark out the same, to Wit: Wm Cabe, Alexander
Boreland, James Strayn?, Andrew Patterson, Jno Flinthim, Joseph Hart, Wm Campbell,
Sam’l May, Mathew Clinton, Wm Dosset, Jno Piper Sr & Jno Piper Jr and make
return thereof to the next Court.
Thomas Jones is appointed Overseer of the road from Whitheads
Creek to Lindleys old mill in the room of Jno Hackney.
A petition being exhibited to this Court for the re[view]ing
of an order made at last Term for the opening of a new road from [blank],
Ordered therefore that the said order be recinded and the said road, as laid
off, be thrown out.
[OCPQS 4/309 - Aug 1790]
Ordered that the Shff or Orange summons the following
persons to attend as Jurors to attend at our Superior Court to be held
in Hillsbo on the first day of October next, to Wit: Thomas H Perkins, James
Kenneday, Wm Tate, Edw’d Gwinn, James Carson, Wm Murray Q Creek, Wm Whithead
Sr, Jno Armstrong, Ro Tinnen Enoe?, James Freeland Jr, Andrew Murdock, Jno
Rhodes Capt & Wm Strudwick.
Ordered that the following persons attend be summon’d
to attend as Jurors at our County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions to be
held in Hillsbo on the 4th Monday of November next, to Wit: James
Dinon, Thomas Denon, James Beason, Benjamin Roney, James Roney, Capt James Alston,
Jno Brooks, Wm Ray, Wm Clark flat river, Tobias Smith, Henry Coble, David
Coble, Ro Morrison, Nath’l Morrison, Ro Baker, Jno Trousdale, Wm Galbreath, Wm
Chizenhall, Elias Turner, Mathew Clinton, Wm Dosset Sr, Barney Grimes, Sampson
Wood, Enuch Collins, Jno Galbreath, Jno Holden, Sackfield Brewer, Thomas Cate
rode?, Jno O’Dannel and Jacob Garrison.
[OCPQS 4/310 - Aug 1790]
Henry Keck to Frederick Keck by Wm Ray. [Not found but
probably this 288 acres ODB 3/24.]
Dav’d Enoch to Joseph Tate by James Anthony. [See ODB
4/452.]
Richard Leigh to Geo Herndon by Zach Herndon. [See ODB
4/455.]
Joseph Castlebury to Dav’d George by Zach Herndon. [See ODB
4/442.]
James Blackwood to Jesse Nevel by Jesse Hagwood. [See ODB
4/444.]
Wm Morrow to Rob’t Pinkerton by ack’d. [See ODB
4/454.]
Samuel Parks to Frances Jones by Gedion Goodloe. [See ODB
4/450.]
Goldman Harris to Rob’t J Steel by James Cum??? [See ODB
4/451.]
Wm Nash to Peter Mallett ack’d. [See ODB 4/449.]
Jesse Hagwood to Rob’t Trotter ackn’d. [See ODB 4/448.]
Zacharias Dicks to Nath’l Morrison by Isaac Dicks. [See ODB
4/446.]
Francis Jones to Jno Carter by Eli Harvey. [See ODB 4/447.]
Wm Carter et ux to Nath’l Carter by Jno Carter. [See ODB
4/445.]
Jno Carter to Eli Harvey by Geo Madden. [See ODB 4/443.]
James Kenneday to Tho McCulloch by Rob Mat???. [See ODB
4/441.]
Geo Hoskins to Jno Swann ackn’d. [See ODB 4/440.]
Henry Thompson to Dav’d Ray by Abso Tatom. [See ODB 4/439.]
Tho Cannelly et ux to Jno Tomm? ackn’d by both. [Not found
in ODB or OWB.]
Peter Mallett to Wm Watters by Dav’d Ray. [See ODB 4/437.]
Wm Newman to Wm Watters by Dav’d Ray. [See ODB 4/436.]
Jno Adams et ux to James Haistings by And Coble. [Not found
in ODB or OWB.]
[OCPQS 4/311 - Nov 1790]
At a County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions begun and
held for the County of Orange in Hillsborough on the 4th Monday of
November 1790 Being the [blank] day of the said month of November & 15th
Year of our Independance. Present: Jno Ray, Jno Sloss, Nic’s Gibbs} Esqrs.
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias Executed, to wit: James
Dixon, Thomas Dixon, Benjamin Raney, James Beason, James Roney, James Alston,
John Brooks, Wm Ray, Wm Clerke, Tobias Smith, Henry Coble, David Coble, John
Holden, Sackfield Brewer, Tho Cate, Ro Morrison, Nath’l Morrison, Ro Baker,
John Trousdale, Wm Galbreath, Wm Chizenhall, Elias Turner, Mathew Clinton, Wm
Dosset, Barney Grimes, Sampson Wood, Enuch Collins, John Galbreath, John
O’Dannel, Jacob Garrison.
[OCPQS 4/312 - Nov 1790]
The Grand Jury impanneled & sworn, to Wit: Sackfield
Brewer Foreman, Tobias Smith, Jacob Garrison, Enoch Collins, Wm Dossett, Jas
Dixon, Sampson Wood, Jno Galbreath, Benj’n Roney, Barney Grimes, Jacob Beason,
Rob’t Baker, Jno Holden, Reuben Smith.
Eli Newland is appointed overseer of Road from Stofle Holts
to Wm Rays ford on ye Alamance in the room of Jno Powell.
Mary Cantrill came into Court & qualify’d as Executrix
to her Husbands Will & is allow’d Letter Testamentary. [See OWB B/102.]
Wm Shepherd is appointed overseer of the Road from Town to
said Shepherds in the room of David Gilston.
Jas Robertson is appointed overseer of the Road from
Griffins spring Branch to Wm Allison.
Jno O’Dannell excus’d from attending as a Juror this Court.
Wm Holliday came into Court & was excus’d for his non
attendance at August Term.
Wm Galbreath excus’d from attending at this Court.
Ro Faucett appointed overseer of the road from Rob’t ??
Spring branch to the bank of Enoe river in the room of Geo Long.
[OCPQS 4/313 - Nov 1790]
David Edwards & Wm Edwards orphans of David Edwards came
into Court & chooses ??? Edwards their Uncle Guardian who enter into Bond
in the Sum of £200. Lewis Kirk & Thos Conally Sec’s.
??? Collins is appointed overseer of the Road from Bentons
Mill to Brice Collins in the room of Martin Palmer.
Ordered that Charles Dun an Orphan Boy aged 3 years last
Augt be bound to Francis Jones till he arrive to the age of Twenty one to learn
the Art & mysteries of a Shoemaker. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 185.]
???? Austin appointed overseer of the road form the Ford of
the river at Hillsb’g to Tho Mortases in room of James Pratt.
Court adjourn’d till tomorrow M’g 10 O’Clock.
Tuesday Morning Novem’r 23d, The Court met in
consequence of Adjournment. Present: John Ray, John Walker, Nich’s Gibbs}
Esqrs.
Lewis Hornday appointed Overseer of the Road from Chatham
Line to Col Willis in the room of Nathan Wells.
The following persons fin’d nisi for non attendance as
Jurors at this Court, to wit: Jno Trousdale, Thos Cate, Wm Clarke, Elias
Turner, Mat’w Clinton, Wm Chisenhall, Henry Coble, David Coble, Rob’t Morrison,
Nat’l Morrison, James Roney, James Alston, Wm Ray. Sci Faciases iss’d.
[OCPQS 4/314 - Nov 1790]
Daniel Judson? Esqr came into Court & was duly qualify’d
& admitted as an Atty to plead in this Court.
John Caldwell is appointed overseer of the Road from the
Meadows to Rob’t Bakers in the room of Sam ????
Joseph Clendening comes into Court & resigns his
Commission as Constable.
Jno Moore is appointed Overseer of the Road from ??? Creek
to the east of New Hope to the fork of the road in the room of Edw’d Couch, the
following hands to work under him, To Wit: Aaron Estis, Bun Sears, Jno S????,
Phil Allen, Geo Daniel, Wm Hudson Jr, Ch?? ???, Jno Robertson, Jno Duggar,
Leo’d Duggar, Alex’r Duggar, Chas Edwards, Jos Bilbow, Jas Davis, Ric’d Davis,
Rose Sears & Edward Couch.
Jno G Rencher Collector for St Marks & St Thos Districts
exhibited his list of Insolvents & was allowed 14 poles & 1111 acres of
Land.
On motion on affadavit in behalf of Billy Gooch, Ordered
that a Certiorari issue to Jas Hutchison, ??? Eccles Constable & Jno Walker
Esqr to appear at ??? Court & bring up all the procedings relative to a
dispute between sd Gooch & Jas Hutchison & an order issue to the
Constable to say all further proceedings.
Order’d that Daniel Massey be appointed Overseer of the road
from Jas Vaughan to the Chatham line in the room of Ezekiel Trice.
[OCPQS 4/315 - Nov 1790]
Ordered that two
Mulatto Children Ezekiel Revils aged 3 years & Chia Revils aged 12 be bound
to Rob’t Neil giving to each 1 years schooling. [See Apprentice Bonds, image
184 & 186.]
Order’d that Letters
of Administration be granted to Hugh Woods on the Estate of Patrick McCulloch
deceased. [See also perishable property to be sold OCPQS 4/315.]
David Hall appointed Overseer of the Road from Jas Vaughan
to Mark Pattersons in the room of Wm Shepherd.
Court adjourned till to [morrow] morning Ten O’Clock
Wednesday Morning Novem’r 24th, Court met
agreeable to adjournment. Present: Jno Ray, Wm Watters, T H Perkins} Esqrs.
Agreeable to an Order of the County Court & petition of
Theophilus Thompson to turn the road round a Hill on the Road leading from Town
to Gen’l Persons the following jurors being summon’d to Wit: Jno Estis, Wm
Whitehead, Jehu Whitehead, Joseph Moore, Thomas Watts, Joseph Stubbins, And’w
Burke, Henry Thompson, Rob’t Ferguson, Geo Clinecy?, ??? Newman, Sterling Harris,
Say on their return they have laid off & mark’d the sd road agreeable to sd
order. Order’d that Theophilus Thompson open the same and that ??? Williams and
the hands under him keep it in repair.
[OCPQS 4/316 - Nov 1790]
15. Embree vs Thompson} Cov’t. The following Jury being
sworn, To Wit: Walter Alves, Sam’l Turrentine, Jno Torrentine, Rob’t Ferguson,
Rob’t Scoby, Jno Latta, Thos Watts, Jno Allison, Hugh Finley, Jno Collins, Geo
Newton, James Christmas. Juror withdrawn.
Stephen Hart appointed Overseer of the Road from Hillsboro
to Brice Collins’s Crossing Enoe at Dickey ford.
On motion of Jno Williams Esqr atty for Zacheus Tate Ordered
that Certiorari issue with a Supersedias to bring up the proceeding in a cause
wherein Jno G??? is Plaintiff & sd Tate defendant due? Jno Sloss Esqr
Justice, Jno Bowers Const.
Taylor Mebane & Co vs James Williams} O Att. [Jury:]
James McCollock, David Fosset, Thomas Barton, Joseph Staulsworth, James Gray,
John Smith, Thomas Farmer, John Reeves?, John Wilson, John Armstrong, Roswell
Huntington, John Moore. [written sideways:] Jury sworn find for plaintiff &
assess his damages to £492.1.3 costs of suit.
Letters of
administration is granted John Armstrong Collec’t &c on the Estate of James
Armstrong who enter into bond with [blank] securities in the Sum of [blank]. [See
also slave to be sold OCPQS 5/177.]
Ordered that the Sum of one Shilling on each pole and the
Sum of four pence on each Hundred acres of Land ?? this & one Shilling for
each hundred for each hundred pounds of Town Property in this County for the
year 1790.
On Motion of Jno Dunnivan by Wm Nash Esqr for a Certiorari
& Supersedias to issue to Wm Love & Jno Sloss Esqr & Isaac Dorris
Const’le to bring up the proceedings in a dispute between Wm Love plaintiff
& sd Dunnivan.
Ordered that the Sheriff advertize & sell the perishable
property of Patrick McCullock & make return to next court. [See also
administration OCPQS 4/313.]
James Walker comes into Court & pays the Clerk four
pounds for the use of Anne Horton agreeable to an Order of sd Court is’d to
Anne Horton 29th Nov 1791 [OCPQS 4/242] as pr receipt.
[OCPQS 4/318 is blank.]
[OCPQS 4/319 - Nov 1790]
[Deeds proved:]
Jno Mitchell & Ux to Rob’t Faucett ackn’d. [See ODB
4/370.]
Jno Horne & Ux to Cutberth Burton by William Horne. [See
ODB 4/372.]
Jno Poteet & Ux to Josiah Warren by James Warren. [See
ODB 4/377.]
Sam’l Strudwick to Jennings Gibson by James Roach. [See ODB
4/373.]
Sam’l Strudwick to Tho Lasley by James Roach. [See ODB 4/374.]
Jno Thompson to Wm Thompson by James Roach. [See ODB 4/375.]
Jno Thompson to James Thompson by James Roach. [See ODB
4/376.]
Jeremiah Bunch & Ux to Josiah Warren by James Warren. [See
ODB 4/378.]
Sam’l Strudwick to Bernard Cate by Rich’d Cate. [See ODB
4/379.]
Sam’l Strudwick to Richard Cate by Barnard Cate. [See ODB
4/380.]
Jno Shugart & Ux to Jno Thompson by Isaac Shugart. [See
ODB 4/371.]
Jno Steel to Jacob Debley by Wm Strain. [See ODB 4/381.]
Thomas Fitch to And McCauley ackn’d. [See ODB 4/382.]
Jno Thompson to Tho Thompson by James Roach. [See ODB 4/383.]
Sam’l Strudwick to Tho Bradshaw by James Roach. [See ODB
4/384.]
Tho Horne to Joshua Horne Ackn’d. [See ODB 4/386.]
Wm Ward et Ux to Stephen Ward by Nathan Wells. [See ODB
4/385.]
Richard Hews to Jno Davis by Tho Trice. [See ODB 4/387.]
James McAllister to Jno Woods Jr by Jno Armstrong. [See ODB
4/388.]
James McAllister to Sam’l Woods by Jno Armstrong. [See ODB
4/389.]
Jno Strother & Ux to Sackfield Brewer by E Brewer. [See
ODB 4/388.]
Wm Morrow & Ux to Andrew Morrow & Jno Morrow by
Frances Jones. [See ODB 4/392.]
[OCPQS 4/320 is blank]
[OCPQS 4/321 - Feb 1791]
At a County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions begun and
held for the County of Orange in the town of Hillsboro on the 4th
Monday of February 1791. Present: Wm Watters, Jno Taylor, Wm Lytle} Esqrs.
Administration of the estate of Rob’t Holms is Granted
Rachel Holms the Widow of the said Rob’t Holms dec’d who enters into Bond in
the sum of Five Hundred pounds with Jno Homes and Abraham Whinery Sec’ys
according to Law.
The Sheriff returns the Venire facias Ex’d, to Wit: Wm Hall
Gone to Washington, Dav’d Fosset, Wm Shepperd not summ’d, Stephen Hart, Martin
Parmer, Caleb Harvey, Rob’t Anderson, Rich’d Fosset, Rob’t Ferguson Ex’d, Jno Flintham,
Jno Cabe, Joseph Haisting Jr, James Allison Ex’d, Sam’l Torrentine, James
Baker, Wm Hobbs, Jno Strayhorn, Wm Burnes, Dan’l Clower, James Moore Ex’d,
Sherwood Dunnagin Ex’d, Jno Thompson, Andrew McBroom, Jno Riley Ex’d, Edmond
Jones, Alexander Piper, Jno Kirkland, James Craig, Stephen Loyd dead ???,
Andrew Brooks, Henry Thompson Ex’d, Jno Estes, Jno Riley, Sam’l Hunter, Jno
Mitchel.
[OCPQS 4/322 - Feb 1791]
The Grand Jury Sworn, to Wit: Martin Parmer, Rich’d Faucit,
Alexander Piper, Jno Mitchel, Rob Anderson, David Anderson?, Dan’l Clower, Jno
Strayhorn, Joseph Haisting, Jno Flintham, Andrew McBroom, Wm Hobbs, Sam’l
Torrentine, Elias Turner, Andrew Brooks, Jno Riley, Mathew Clinton, Sam’l Hunter.
Samuel Thompson Constable sworn to attend the Grand Jury
this Term.
Remaining Jurors of the Original Pannel: Jno Estes, Stephen
Hart, Wm Hall, Wm Burns, Jno Cabe, Joseph Kirkland, James Craig, Joseph
Kirkland, James Craig, Dav’d Faucet, Jno Thompson, Edmond Jones, Caleb
Harvey.
[OCPQS 4/323 - Feb 1791]
On a Petition of a Number of the Inhabitants of this County
praying leave for Isaac Hicks to build a mill over the river Enoe about two
miles above the lines of Orange County. Ordered that the said Isaac Hicks have
leave to build a Water Grist mill over the the said river at the place
aforesaid, and that the said mill when built, become a public mill. [But this
order was rescinded at OCPQS 4/322, but reinstated at OCPQS 4/340.]
Ordered that the new road opened by Henry O’Dannel and the
hand under him between Ellinor Moores & James Tinnens become a public road,
and that the said Henry O’Dannel with the Hands under him keep the same in good
repair.
Henry Potter esq produced into Court a Licence from under
the hands of their Honors the Judges of the Superior Court of Law &c
Authorizing him to practice and plead as an Atto &c, Which being read,
ordered that the said Henry Potter esqr be Admited to plead and practice as an
Atto in this Court. The said Henry having taken the oaths prescribed by Law for
his quallification. Transferred to [blank]
Court adjourns til tomorrow morning at 10 o clock.
[OCPQS 4/324 - Feb 1791]
Tuesday morning 10 O Clock 1st March 1791, Court
met according to adjournment. Present: Jno Walker, Alex Mebane, Nicholas Gibbs}
Esqrs
Margaret Porter orphan of Thomas Porter comes into Court and
Chooses David Patterson her Guardian. Ordered that the said David give Bond
with Sec’s in the sum of two Hundred & fifty pounds. [See also accounting
OCPQS 5/65.]
Ordered that an order made yesterday for ??? of Isaac
Hicks Granting him leave to build a mill over Enoe &c be recinded. [See
OCPQS 4/321. But he was again given permission to go ahead at OCPQS 4/340.]
Andrew Burke, James Patterson, George Dannel, James Moore
& Benjamin Lacy came into Court, took the oaths for the quallification of
Justice of the Peace & took their Seats accordingly
Dan’l Joudson esq is appointed States Atto pro tempore in
the room of Jno Williams esq atto who is absent.
Joseph Clendening is appointed Collector of Taxes for the
District of St Asaph for the present year. Ordered that he Give Bond
accordingly. Bond & Sec’y ???
Jno Chizenhall is appointed overseer of the road in the room
of Drury Johnston.
Jno Thompson is appointed Overseer of the road in the room
of Joseph Stalsworth.
James Child, Wm
Whithead and Wm Lytle are appointed assessors to assess the town property for
the year 1798.
James Tho[r]nton
& Co vs Pomphrit Herndon} Case. Jury sworn, to Wit: Jno Estes, Stephen
Hart, Wm Burns, Jno Cabe, James Craig, David Faucit, Jno Thompson, Edmond
Jones, Caleb Harvey, David Hannah, James Ray, Geo Newton? - find for the
Plaintiff £ [blank] & Costs of Suit.
Jno Dunnavin vs
James Freeland Bail &c} Sci fa. Same Jury except Tho Cate in room of Jno
Cate Sworn - find a verdict for Plaintiff for Eight pounds with Interest from
the 8th March 1782 til paid according to Scire facias and Costs.
Motion for appeal.
On motion of Dan’l
Judson Esq, Letters of Administration Granted to Thos Wilkinson on the Estate
of James Mangum on giving bond with approv’d security.
Wm Tate return’d his list of insolvents & was allow’d
six poles & Six hundred acres of Land.
[OCPQS 4/326 - Feb 1791]
Order’d that Wm
Thomson is appoint’d overseer of the Road from James Tining to Woody’s Ferry in
the room of Joseph Stalsworth.
Order’d that John
Latta be appointed Constable in the District & gives bond with [blank] at
the same time quallified.
Order’d that Stephen
Forrest be appointed Constable for St Mary’s District & gives bond with
Edw’d Wortham & Wm Ansley esq Sec’s.
Order’d that Letters
of Administration be granted to Mary Partin who enter into bond of Two hundred
Pounds Wm Partin Security. Letters issued.
Order’d that Abby Shiken an orphan Girl 5 years old be bound
to David English till she arrive to the age of spinster. [See Apprentice Bonds,
image 147.]
Order’d that James Mangom an orphan Boy aged six years be
bound to Nathaniel Carrington. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 149. See also OCPQS
4/438, and Bastardy Bonds, image 533.]
Administration of the estate of Stephen Loyd Dec’d is
Granted to Martha Loyd the Widow of the said Dec’d and at the same time the
said Loyd entered into Bond with [blank] Securitys in the sum of [blank]
pounds. [See also partition of land
OCPQS 5/33, accounting OCPQS 5/246.]
Henry Mason is appointed overseer of the road from Hamiltons
branch to Brice Collins’s in the room of David Bradford.
Dan’l Chandler is appointed overseer of the road from the
cross roads at Jno Mitchums to the new Hope road in the room of Rubin
Westmoreland with the usual hands.
[OCPQS 4/327 - Feb 1791]
Thomas Kirk is appointed overseer of the road from the
Waters of new Hope to Widow Moores in the room of Thomas Durham.
Ezekael Chance is appointed overseer of the road from the
County line to Buck Horne Creek in the room of Thomas Bird.
James Robinson is appointed Constable for the District of St
Asaphs District and entered into Bond with Sec’y in the sum of £250 and took
the oath accordingly.
Wm Comb vs The Exrs of Tho Burke esq Dec’d} Case. Jury
sworn, to Wit: Jno Estes, Stephen Hart, Wm Burns, James Craig, Dav’d Faucet,
Jno Thompson, Edm’d Jones, Caleb Harvey, Benjamin Yeargin, Jno Copley, Jno
Reeves, Wm Parkes - find for the Plaintiff & assess the Damages to £3.1.6 ¼
& costs.
James Nelson appointed Collector for the District of St
Marks & St Thomas’s District & enters into Bond with Jno Carrington
& Jno G Rencher securities.
Smith on demise of Gibson vs Jacob Graves. Jury Sworn, to
wit: Wm Burns, Jas Craig, Jno Thompson, Edm’d Jones, Caleb Harvey, Stephen
Hart, Jno Copley, Wm Parks, David Faucett, Theo Thompson, Edw’d Wortham, David
Allison, Jno Estes. [no verdict given]
[OCPQS 4/328 - Feb 1791]
Court adjourns til tomorrow morning Nine o’Clock.
Wednesday morning Nine o clock, 2d March 1791, Court
met according to adjournment. Present: Wm Ansley, Jonathan Lindley, Wm Lytle}
Esqrs.
Order’d that Jno Ray be appointed Collector for Caswell
District for the year 1790 & enters in bond with [blank]
Wm Comb vs The Exrs of Tho Burke esq sec’s} Case. Jury
sworn, to wit: Jno Estes, Stephen Hart, Wm Burns, James Craig, David Faucet,
Jno Thompson, Edmond Jones, Caleb Harvey, Benj Yeargan, Jno Copley, Jno Reeves,
Wm Parkes - find for the plaintiff & assess the Damages to £3.1.6 ¼ and costs
of suit.
[OCPQS 4/329 - Feb 1791]
Samuel Parkes is appointed Guardian to Sam’l P Morgan for
the Special purpose of taking care and renting out a certain tract of land on
the Waters of New Hope, given by Samuel Parks to the said Sam’l P Morgan.
Order’d that Andrew Ray an orphan continued with
reputed Father Jno Ray that the 2d Indenture made to Jno Ray son of Rob’t be
disannul’d. NB: the above mentioned child was bound in the name of Jno Ray when
it should have been Andrew. [Bond not found. See OCPQS 4/195.]
Jas Nelson collector for St Mary’s came into Court ???’d his
Insolvents & was allow’d eleven poles & seven hundred acres of Land.
Andrew Gibson vs Jacob Graves} Ejectm’t. Jury sworn, to Wit:
John Estes, Wm Burns, James Craig, Jno Thompson, Edmond Jones, Caleb Harvey,
Stephen Hart, Jno Copley, Wm Parks, David Faucit, Theo Thompson, Edw’d Wortham.
Find for the Plaintiff & assess to. Find the Defend’t Guilty of the
Trespass and in Ejectm’t and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to 1d and
Costs of Suit.
Ordered that Jno Nichols, Wm Watters and Wm Lytle esqs
examine the accounts and vouchers of James Hogg Ex’r of Tho Burke esq dec’d
respecting the estate of the said Dec’d and report to this Court.
[OCPQS 4/330 - Feb 1791]
Thursday morning 10 o clock 3d March 1791, Court
met according to adjournment. Present: Wm Watters, Jno Taylor, Wm Lytle} Esqrs.
Alexander Piper
Jno Price is appointed Overseer of the road from Chatham
line to the flat rock in the room of Alx’r Piper.
9. The State vs Rob’t Ferguson} Ind’t. Jury sworn, to Wit: Jno
Estis, Jno Thompson, Jno Cabe, James Craig, Stephen Hart, Caleb Harvey, Wm
Burns, Edmond Jones, Dan’l Booth, Sam’l Torrentine, Walter Alves, Dav’d Allison
- find the Def’t Guilty as charg’d in the Bill of Indictment.
8. The State vs Wm Riley} Ind’t petit Larc. Same Jury as
above sworn, find the Defendant not Guilty, Ordered that ??? pay the Costs of
this pro.
[OCPQS 4/331 - Feb 1791]
Wm Oneal vs Wm Sheppard} Case. Same Jury as in No 8 sworn -
find for the Defendant. Motion for a new trial and motion over ruled. Motion
for appeal.
[OCPQS 4/332 - Feb 1791]
Friday morning 4th March 1791, The Court met
according to adjournment. Present: Wm Watters, Jno Taylor, Wm Lytle} Esqrs.
Ordered that a Certificate issue to Rich’d Williams ??? in
right of his Wife Eliza relict of Dav’d Edwards for certifying the
determination of this Court on the ??? of Wm Edwards Ex[ecutor of] the said
Dav’d Edwards.
Wm Watters, Jno Nichols & Wm Lytle esqrs have adjusted
the acco of James Hogg Exr of Tho Burke esq dec’d return the same into Court
which is ordered to be Recorded.
On motion of Jos Taylor esq Atto &c, Ordered that a
certiorari issue to Rob’t Campbell esq, ??? Green Constable and George Dannel
to bring up the ???? Judgmt &c was tried by the said Rob’t Campbell
esq between he said Geo Dannel and the adm of James ??? Dec’d.
37. Sam’l Turrentine vs Jno Collins} appeal. Jury sworn, to
Wit: Jno Estes, Stephen Hart, Wm Burns, James Craig, David Faucet, Jno
Thompson, Edmond Jones, Caleb Harvey, Jno Scarlett, James H Rigs?, Wm Cooper,
Rob’t Scoby - find a Verdict for the Defendant Sam Turrentine.
[OCPQS 4/333 - Feb 1791]
Jno Nichols esq vs Jno Latta} appeal. Jury Sworn, to Wit: Walter
Alves, Jno Sturges, Dav’d Hannah, Thomas Durham, Henry Terrel, Enuch Collins,
Jno Griffith, Alex Boreland, Thomas Faucit, Benjamin Yeargan, Roswell
Huntington, Henry Thompson. Non Suit.
Geo Newton vs Jno Woods} appeal. Jury sworn, to Wit: Jno
Estes, Stephen Hart, Wm Burns, James Craig, Dav’d Faucit, Jno Thompson, Edm’d
Jones, Caleb Harvey, Jno Scarlet, Jno Cabe, Wm Cooper, Rob’t Scoby - find a
Verdict for Plaintiff £2.12.0 & Costs.
License is Granted Stephen Hart to keep a tavern at the
House where he now lives.
Wm Stroud Exrs vs Isham Thrift} Case. Same Jury as to No 82
sworn, find a verd’t for the plaintiff and assess Damages to £29.10.9 ¾.
[OCPQS 4/334 - Feb 1791]
Wm Mebane is deemed sufficient Sec’y for Wm ??? in his
appeal agt Wm Shepperd.
Sam’l Benton is allowed fifty pounds for his Ex officio
Services as Clerk for one year past. Ordered that the County Treasurer pay the
same.
[OCPQS 4/335 - Feb 1791]
John Estes to Peter Mallett by
Robinson Mumford. [See ODB 4/416.]
Jonathan Summers & wife to
John Tickell by Benjamin Rainey. [See ODB 4/417.]
James Carrington to Abraham Parker
by Archer Harris. [See ODB 4/418.]
Edward Gwinn & wife to Peter Tickell
by Benjamin Rainey. [See ODB 4/413.]
James McBride to Phillip Snotherly
by Jacob Councilman. [See ODB 4/414.]
Samuel Campbell to Agnes Campbell
by Joseph Clendenin. [See ODB 4/415.]
Joseph Dixon to Phillip Euliss by
Alexander Mebane Jr. [See ODB 4/420.]
John Taylor to John Nichols by
Robert Ferguson. [See ODB 4/419.]
James Christmas to Thomas Howard
by James Roach. [See ODB 4/421.]
John Weems to Samuel Allen by
Benjamin Yeargan. [See ODB 4/422.]
William Ray to James Latta by John
Latta. [See ODB 4/366.]
John Allen to John Davis by
Benjamin Yeargan. [See ODB 4/412.]
William F Strudwick to David
Mebane by Mathias Wil???. [See ODB 4/410.]
John Nichols & wife to John
Taylor ackn’d. [See ODB 4/408.]
Arthur Mangum to John Moize by
John Carrington. [See ODB 4/409.]
Hightower to William Bynum by
Thomas Connally. [See ODB 4/406.]
Hightower to William Bynum by
Thomas Connally. [See ODB 4/411.]
Thomas Connally to Matthew
McCauley ackn’d. [See ODB 4/407.]
John Hart to Thomas Couch by
Joseph White. [See ODB 4/405.]
[Michael Whatley by] John Rhodes
atty to Thomas Scarlett ackn’d. [See ODB 4/404.]
Thomas Cate & wife to Thomas
Baskett by Robert Cate. [See ODB 4/403.]
John Latta to James Jackson
ackn’d. [See ODB 4/402.]
[Mark Patterson by] John Nichols,
Sheriff to Moses Crawford ackn’d. [See ODB 4/401.]
Moses Crawford to Mary Deblin
ackn’d. [See ODB 4/399.]
Daniel Baldridge to Henry Thompson
ackn’d. [See ODB 4/400.]
Henry Thompson to William Ray
ackn’d. [See ODB 4/391.]
James Williams to John Willis by
John Williams. [See ODB 4/397.]
Joseph Noe to John Clark by James
Patterson. [Not found in ODB or OWB.]
William Dorris & wife to John
Dorris by Isaac Drake. [See ODB 4/398.]
Joseph Noe to John Patterson by
James Patterson. [See ODB 4/396.]
Samuel Campbell to Abraham Whinery
by Jo Clendenin. [See ODB 4/395.]
David Thronberger to John Clark by
John Clark Jr. [See ODB 4/394.]
John Starks to William Dorris by J Dorris. [See ODB 4/393.]
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