Aug Term 1791
[OCPQS 4/355 - Aug 1791]
At a County Court of Pleas & quarter Sessions begun
& held for the County of Orange in Hillsborough on the 22nd day
of August, being the 4th Monday in said month & year 1791.
Present: Sterling Harris, Nicholas Gibbs, Wm Strudwick} Esqrs.
The sheriff returns his venire facias Ex’d, to wit: Shaderick
Forrester, Tho Gwinn, Abraham Anderson, James Curry, Jno Hogg E’d, David Ray,
Wm McQuistin Ex’d, Jno Allison Ex’d, Wm Hooper Ex’d, John Whithead, Theo
Thompson, Thomas Watts, Wm Jackson, Richard Faucit, James Haisting, Sam’l
Chambers, Benjamin Davis Ex’d, Joseph Thompson, Anthony Doherty, Joseph
Haisting, Empson Bird, Nicholas Davis, Geo Faucet, Joseph Fennel, Philip
Walker, Jno Woods, James Allison, Wm Allaburton, Christopher Barbee, Rob’t
Tinnen, Jesse Miller, Frances Baldridge, Jno Long, Thomas Baker, James Mitchel,
Jno Rhodes.
[OCPQS 4/356 - Aug 1791]
On Motion, Ordered that an orphan child named Nancy Acors of
the age of ten years in November last be bound to Charles Wilson in
to learn the art of a Spinstress and that she remain with him until she arrive
to the age of eighteen. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 153.]
On Motion, Ordered that an orphan Girl child called &
known by the name of Mary Elliott of the age of 7 years last March [OCPQS 4/51]
be bound to Margaret Carson to learn the art of a Spinstress until she arrive
to Lawful age. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 151.]
On motion, Ordered that an orphan boy called & known by
the name of Michael Tumey? of the age of Seven years the 10th Inst
be bound to James Doherty to learn the art of a weaver until he arrive to
Lawful age. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 159 which gives his name as Michael
Tirmoy.]
Anderson Douglass & James Douglass orphans of David
Douglass Dec’d come into Court & chooses Martha Douglass their Mother their
Guardian. Ordered that the said Martha enter into Bond accordingly in the sum
of £100 each. [See also administration OCPQS 4/339.]
[OCPQS 4/357 - Aug 1791]
The Grand Jury impanneled & Sworn, to Wit: Rob’t Tinnen
fourman, Anthony Doherty, Jno Rhodes, Wm Alliburton, James Mitchel, Nicholas
Davis, James Allison, Jno Woods, Jesse Miller, Jno Edwards, George Fosset,
Empson Bird, Sam’l Chambers, Tho Baker, Joseph Fennel.
Reuben Smith quallified as Constable to attend the Grand
Jury this Term.
Remaining Jurors of the Original Panel: Francis Baldridge,
Jno Long E’d, Tho Gwinn, Abraham Anderson, James Currey, Philip Walker, Richard
Faucit, Christopher Barbee, David Ray E’d, James Haisting, Joseph Thompson, Tho
Watts, Joseph Haisting, Shaderick Forrister, Jehu Whithead, Theo Thompson, Wm
Jackson.
Jno Hogg, Wm Hooper, Jno Allison, Wm McQuiston &
Benjamin Davis are excused from attending as Jurors at this Term for reasons
shewn the Court.
[OCPQS 4/358 - Aug 1791]
License is Granted Jno Taylor esqr to keep a Tavern at his
dwelling House in Hillsbo, ordered that he enter into Bond with Sec’y
accordingly.
License is Granted to Jno Belvin to keep a a [sic] Tavern at
his dwelling House. Ordered that he enter into Bond with Sec’y according to
Law.
On motion, Ordered that Samuel Campbell an orphan boy of the
age of fourteen years be bound to Wm Bauldwin until he arrive to Lawful age to
learn the art & mistery of a black smith. [See Apprentice Bonds, image
155.]
Court adjourns til tomorrow morning ten o’clock.
The Execution of a Deed from John Nichols to John Barbee Jr
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Jenkins one of the Subscribing
witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/501.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Taylor to Jehu Whitted was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Whitted one of the Subscribing
Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/493.]
Tuesday morning ten
o’clock 23d Aug’t 1791, Court met according to adjournment. Present:
Alexander Mebane, Wm Lytle, Andrew Murdock} Esqrs.
Tignal Jones one of
the persons with Jno Humphries appointed by this Court [OCPQS 4/202] to examine
the acco’s between Henry Massey adm’r of Benjamin Blake Dec’d & Jones ??y
and also between Tho Philips admr of said Benjamin & Jones comes into court
& makes the report & files the acco’s from it as respecting the same. [See
also accounting OCPQS 4/202, accounting OCPQS 4/536.]
Francis Baldridge, Tho Gwinn, Abraham Anderson, James Currey,
James Haisting & Jo Thompson are fined Ni Si agreable to act of assembly
for not attending as Jurors at this Term.
Jno Long and David Ray are excused from their attendance as
Jurors at this Term for reasons shewn the Court.
Jno Edwards is appointed overseer of the road from the
newbern road to Ellerbees Creek. Ordered that the following hands work under
him on the same: Jno Hall, Jno Mitchum, Wm Pool, Wm McDonnald, John Allen, Wm
Manes, Abraham Anderson, Joseph Cook.
[OCPQS 4/360 - Aug 1791]
Jno Hughs is appointed Overseer of the road from Alex
Mebanes to Jno Walkers in the room of Wm Strudwick esq, ordered that he keep
the same in good repair with the usual hands.
Joshua Horne is appointed overseer of the road from Wm
Rhodes to the fork of the road near Gilbert Strayhorns in the room of Tho
Couch.
On Motion, ordered that Jno Dixon an orphan boy of the age
of eight years February last be bound to Jno Weaznor, Brice Collins to whom the
said boy was formerly bound [OCPQS 4/104] being dead. [See Apprentice Bonds,
image 157.]
Administration of the estate of Stephen Smith dec’d is
Granted to Wm Ansley esq the right of said administration being relinquished by
Joshua Smith the legal representative of the said Dec’d.
Jno McCulloch is appointed overseer of the road from Caswell
line to James Clarks in the room of James Allison with the following hands: James
Allison, Jo Allison, Jno Breeze, Jno Allison, Charles Allison, James Clark, And
McBroom, Hamilton Allison, Wm Holling?, Benj Whit????, Joseph Armstrong.
[OCPQS 4/361 - Aug 1791]
Administration of the estate of Jno Bowls is Granted to Jno
Weams?, ordered that he enter into Bond according to Law in the sum of £100.
Andrew McBroom is appointed constable in the District of
Hillsbo. Ordered that he enter into Bond accordingly.
Administration of the estate of Jno Fuller Jr is granted to
Jno Fuller Sr who enter into Bond with Wm Galbreath in the sum of £100.
Jesse Embrie vs Henry Thompson} Covenant. Jury sworn, to Wit:
Philip Walker, Richard Faucit, Christopher Barbee, Tho Watts Tobias
Stalcup, Shaderick Forrister, Jehu Whithead, Theo Thompson, Wm Jackson, Dan’l
Wasson, Tho Rountree, David Scoby, Jno Thompson - find for the plaintiff
£167.10.0 with Int from the 18th January 1789 til this day &
costs.
[OCPQS 4/362 - Aug 1791]
Ordered that Jno Hoge a base born boy of age of ten years
the 4th day of March the 4th next be bound to
Abraham Davis to learn the art and mistery of a black Smith. [See Apprentice
Bonds, image 161 which appears to give the name as John Hague.]
12. Wm Courtney vs Peter V Williamson} Jury sworn, to Wit: Frederick
Taylor, Thos Mulholland, Jno Davis, Geo Horner, Zacheus Tate, Enuch Collins,
Walter Alves, Isaac Dorris, Jno Railey, Henry Mason, Wm Bradford, Richard Bull
- find for the Plaintiff £80.8.6 & Costs of Suit.
The Execution of a Deed from Moses Leathers to Moses Fussel
was duly Acknowledged in open Court by Moses Leathers the Subscriber thereto
and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/474.]
The Execution of a Deed from Wm Dunnagan to Wm Cain was duly
proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Hall the Subscribing Witness thereto and
ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/471.]
Court adjourns til tomorrow morn 10 o’Clock.
[OCPQS 4/363 - Aug 1791]
Wednesday morning ten o Clock 24th Aug’t 1791,
Court met according to adjournment. Present: James Carson, Sterling Harris, A
Burke} Esqrs.
Jno Reeves vs James Bowers} Trover Case. Jury sworn,
to Wit: Philip Walker, Richard Faucet, Shadrick Forrister, Jehu Whithead, Tho
Watts, Theo Thompson, Joseph Haisting, Tho Couch, Joseph Trice, Wm Cooper, Jno
Adams, Eli Hill - find for the plaintiff & assess his Damage to £7.4.0
& Costs.
On Motion, Ordered that Joseph Hews an orphan boy of age of
Nine years be bound to Wm Ray to learn the art of a Farmer, until he arrive to
the age of Twenty one years, and the said Wm Ray engages to give to the said
Joseph Hews at the expiration of his servitude a Horse of the Value of twenty
five hard dollars, and a suit of good wearing apparel. [Bond not found.]
[OCPQS 4/364 - Aug 1791]
Elihu Woods is appointed overseer of the road in the room of
James Latta Jr from Newtons ??? to the trading road. Ordered that the following
hands work under the said overseer, to Wit: Enuch Collins, Wm Clark, Hugh
Woods, Hugh Montgomery, Tho Latta, Jno Latta Sr & James R????
Jesse Miller is appointed overseer of the road in the room
of Richard Williams from the South fork of little river to the town of Hillsbo.
21. Jno Ray esqr vs Mark Patterson & others} Debt. Same
Jury as in No 15 sworn - find for the plaintiff £405.15.2 with Interest
with costs of suit.
Edw’d Wilson is appointed overseer of the road from Colo
Mebanes to the creek near the widow Nelsons in the room of Robinson Mumford,
ordered that the usual hands under the work on the said road under the
said Edw’d overseer.
Ordered that a Citation issue to Samuel Scarlet the reputed
father of a Bastard Child begotten on the body of Jane Runnalds to come into
Court & abide such order as the Court may make for the nurture &
support of the said Child. [See Bastardy Bonds, image 486 which calls her Jane
Randless.]
[OCPQS 4/365 - Aug 1791]
Jno Sloss esq & Isaac Dorris Const are approved of as
Securities for James Bowers in his appeal ??ads to Jno Reevs.
Jno Liddle is appointed overseer of the road from in
the room of James Robinson.
Tho Pratts Exrs vs Brooks & Fosset} Debt. Jury sworn, to
Wit: Philip Walker, Shaderick Forrister, Jehu Whithead, Tho Watts, Theo
Thompson, Wm Jackson, Jno Swan?, Christopher Barbee, Mathew Colter, Jno Hill,
Jo Haisting, James Keys - find for the plaintiff £36.9.0 & Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Moses Leathers to Rob’t Homer
was duly proved acknowledged in open Court by the oath of Moses Leathers
one the Subscriber thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/492.]
Court adjourns til tomorrow morning nine o’Clock.
[OCPQS 4/366 - Aug 1791]
Thursday morning nine o’Clock 25th Aug’t 1791,
Court met according to Adjournment. Present: James Patterson, And Burke, Wm
Strudwick} Esqrs.
7. The State vs Henry Jacobs} Ind Ass’t. Jury sworn, to Wit:
Richard Faucitt?, William Whithead, Joseph Mallett, Roswell Huntington, Samuel
Austin, Robert Ferguson, Benj’n Yergen, John Ward, Edward Ward? Thomas,
Edward McCluskey, James Beyard, Robert Faucitt - find the Defendant Guilty in
manner and form as charg’d in the Bill of Ind.
8. The State vs Jno Lynch} Ind’t Ass’t. Same Jury as in No
24 Sworn - find [blank]
[OCPQS 4/367 - Aug 1791]
Rob’t Gray is appointed overseer of the road from the
fork of the Road by David Allisons to Griffiths Spring to the Caswell
County line with the adjacent hands.
Ordered that the Sheriff summon a Jury of good & Lawful
men to examine and enquire into the ??ds??y or Sanity Of James Heflin and
report to Court. [See OCPQS 4/371 & OCPQS 4/398.]
Henry Faucit is appointed overseer of the road from Hillsbo
to Col Wm Shepperd in the room of Dav’d Gilston.
James Robinson is appointed overseer of the road from Tho
Griffins Spring branch to David Allisons in the room of Jno Woods Jr.
Williams & Patterson vs James Carson Esqr} Debt. Jury
sworn, to Wit: Philip Walker, Shadrick Forrister, Jehue Whithead, Tho Watts,
Tho Thompson, Wm Jackson, Jo Dickson, Christopher Barbee, Mathew Colter, Jno
Hill, Jo Haisting, James Keys - find the Bond not paid & assess the
plaintiffs Damages to £7.14.1 & Costs.
[OCPQS 4/368 - Aug 1791]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Anthony to Malachi
Fogleman was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Nicholas Gibs one of the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/468.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joshua Wittie to John Umstead
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of James Grant the Subscribing
witness thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/495.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Strudwick to John
O'Dannel was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Francis Strudwick one
of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB
4/465.]
Court adjourns til tomorrow Morning nine o’Clock.
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Strudwick to John
O'Dannel was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Francis Strudwick one
of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB
4/466.]
The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Strudwick to Henry
O'Dannel was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Francis Strudwick one
of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB
4/467.]
[OCPQS 4/369 - Aug 1791]
Friday Morning 26th Aug’t 1791, The Court met
according to adjournment. Present: Sterling Harris, James Patterson, Wm F
Strudwick} Esqrs.
[Jury:] Philip Walker, Shadrick Forrister, Jehu Whithead,
Theo Thompson, Wm Jackson, Christopher Barbee, Jo Haisting, Tho Watts, Jno
McCrory, Tho Bailey, Dan’l Wasson, Wm Riley.
Robert Tate is appointed Overseer of the road from Stoney
Creek to Caswell County lien in the room of Jno Moore with the usual hands.
Tho Farmer vs Benj Leonards admr} Certiorari. The Jury above
sworn, find for the Benj Leonards Admr vs Tho Farmer the sum of £8.16.0 &
Costs.
The Execution of a Deed from Stephen Hart to Thomas Crabtree
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Riley one of the Subscribing
Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/500.]
[OCPQS 4/370 - Aug 1791]
[Jury:] Chamberlain Hudson, Walter McFarlin, Wm Galbreath,
Walter Alves, Jno Taylor, James Roney, James Haisting, Wm Rider, Wm Cooper,
Rich’d Faucet, Richard Hargrave, Wm Picket. 22. Wm Muzzle vs Jno Sturges}
Appeal. The above Jury sworn, find for the plaintiff Wm Muzzel 3/ & Costs.
54. Wm Gooch vs James Hutchinson} Certiorari. Jury sworn, to
wit: Philip Walker, Shadrick Forrister, Jehu Whithead, Theo Thompson, Wm
Jackson, Christopher Barbee, Jo Haisting, Tho Watts, Tho Bailey, Wm Riley, Wm
Whithead, Edw’d Trice - find for the plaintiff & assess his damages to
£12.9.0 ¾ with Int on the Judg of the Justice & costs.
James Hastings a Juror summon’d to attend as a Juror at this
court comes into Court & renders on Oath ???? & is deem’d sufficient
therefore excus’d.
Francis Baldridge is also excus’d having rendered the same
Oath.
Court adjourned for one hour.
[OCPQS 4/371 - Aug 1791]
Rachel Thomas records her ear mark, to Wit: Crop & half
Crop in the left & a swallow fork in right ears.
Abraham Davis is appointed overseer of the road from flatt
river bridge to Caswell line.
Jno Wilbourn is appointed overseer of the road from the fork
of the Granville line.
Shadrick Forrister & Abraham Whittaker & Richard Rhodes
are appointed Guardians for James Heflin who is reported by a Jury quallified
for that purpose [OCPQS 4/367] to be insane & Jno G Rencher & Wm
James Kenneday are approv’d of as Securities for the discharge of the said
Guardianship. [See OCPQS 4/398.]
John Sloss esqr Shff of Orange is allowed Ten pounds /6 for
the expence of building a Stockaid about the Goal.
?? Barton vs ?? Elliott} appeal. Jury sworn, to wit: Thomas
Tolson, Ben Land, James Hogg, Jno Swann, Jno Faucett, Jno Allison, Wm McQuistin
Ray, Jas Clendening, Rob’t Hunter, David Williams, Jno Tining, Jno McDannel -
find for the plaintiff £1.16.0 & Costs.
[OCPQS 4/372 - Aug 1791]
Tho Smith vs Durham Hall} Jury sworn to Wit: Philip Walker,
Shadrach Forrister, Jehu Whithead, Tho Thompson, Wm Jackson, Christopher
Barbee, Jo Haisting, Richard Faucet, Richard Rhodes, Wm Cooper, Tho Watts,
David Sloan - find a Verdict for the Plaintiff of £12.15.8 & Costs.
James Barton vs Jno Elliott} appeal. Jury sworn to Wit
The Execution of a Deed from George Long to John Baker was
duly Acknowledged in open Court by George Long one of the Subscribing Witnesses
[sic] and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/482.]
The Execution of a Deed from William Shepherd to Moses
Leathers was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Joseph Moore one of the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/494.]
The Execution of a Deed from Wm Mebane to Edward Rippey was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Richard Bull and Jacob Beason the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/461.]
[OCPQS 4/373 - Aug 1791]
The Execution of a Deed from Wm Mebane to Richard Bull was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Edward Massey & Jacob Beason the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/480.]
The Execution of a Deed from Wm Mebane to Jacob Basson was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Richard Bull & Edward Rippey the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/481.]
The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Albright to George
Albright was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Ludwick Clapp one of the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/470.]
The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Hopson to William Hopson
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Christopher Barbee one of the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/475.]
The Execution of a Deed from John Boyl to John Boyl Jr was
duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John Sloss one of the Subscribing
Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/497.]
The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Dorris to Mary Garner
was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of John McMurtry one of the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/498.]
The Execution of a Deed from Hugh Shannon to William Keiland
was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Isaac Rainey one of the
Subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered. [See ODB 4/476.]
The Execution of a Deed from James Roney to Tobias Stalcup
was duly acknowledged in open court by James Roney and ordered to be
Registered. [See ODB 4/496.]
[OCPQS 4/374 - Aug 1791]
State vs James Heflin £100
Same vs Joseph Taylor esq £100
Same vs Silvanus Brewer £100 recogn to appear and abide such
rule as the court make on a charge ag’t him for having begoten a Basterd child
on the body of [Jane] Hatwood. [See Bastardy Bonds, images 494 & 511-513.]
Same vs Ezakael Brewer £50 for the appearance &c of
Silvanus Brewer.
The State vs Abraham Jones Ind’t Asst Submits and fined £4?
The State vs Wm Riley} Recog £25 to appear from day to day
at this Term to prove
see the last cause on the appr Nov 88.
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