Aug Term 1797

 

[OCPQS 5/255 - Aug 1797]

State of North Carolina, At a County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions begun & held for the County of Orange at the Court house in Hillsboro on the 4th Monday of August being the 28th, the XXII year of American Independence. Present: Absalom Tatom, Wm Lytle, John Hogg, Hardy Hawkins} Esqrs.

The Sheriff returns the Venire Facias Ex’d, to wit: John Casey, James Mebane Jr, Samuel Torrentine, William Picket (Quaker), Mann Patterson, Nathaniel King, Charles King, Jacob Wilhite, William Andrew, Jeremiah Holt, Alexander Strain, John McDannell, Joshua? Holt?, Wm Stroud (Hatter), Robert Holliday, John Freeland, Andrew McBroom, George Allen (B Smith), Levi Whited, Aaron Walker, William Morrow, George Fosset, Eli Lindsey, John Copley, James Nelson, Riley Vickers, Wm Blackwood, James Thompson.

[OCPQS 5/256 - Aug 1797]

The Grand Jury Impanneled & Sworn, to wit: James Mebane, Joseph Thompson, John Kelly, John Casey, Mann Patterson, James Thompson, Thomas? ??????, ???? Baldridge?, John McDannell, Jacob Wilhite, William Picket, John Freeland, Joshua Holt.

?????? ???????? sworn as Constable to attend the Grand Jury this Term.

Remaining Jurors of the original Pannell:

???? ????, Riley Vickers, John Copley, Aaron Walker, Nathaniel King, John King, William Andrew, George Allen, Samuel Torrentine, Levi Whited, William Morrow, Alexander Strain, James Nelson, Andrew McBroom, William Stroud, Eli Lindsey, Wm Blackwood

[OCPQS 5/257 - Aug 1797]

Ferebe Fosset the Widow of John Fosset deceased comes into Court & enters her dissent from the Will of the said John her husband [OWB C/94] which was proved & recorded in this Court at May Term 1797.

James Carson Esq Chairman &c vs Jacob Flowers & others} Debt. Jury charg’d &c, to Wit: Geo Fosset, Riley Vickers, Jno Copley, Aaron Walker, Nathaniel King, Eli Lindsey, George Laws, John Flintham, Wm Bowls, Tho Cate, James Fosset, Wm Sutton – find for the plaintiff & assess the Damages to £482.12.6 & Costs. Execution not to issue til ordered by the plaintiff,. Appeal pray’d.

William, John, James & Robert Ray Infants &c vs Henry E McCullock} Jury charged &c: Charles King, William Andrews Samuel Torrentine, Andrew McBroom, Wm Blackwood, Alexander Strain, William Hooper, Thomas Fitch, James Faulkner, Levi Whited, James Stockard, Henry ??????

[OCPQS 5/258 - Aug 1797]

Find for the plaintiff & assess their damages to £150 being the Value of a piece of Land of 100 Acres contained in a Deed from Henry E McCulloch to Wm Ray conveyed before to Henry Sharp & C?. Judgment of the court no to pass til Declaration filed.

11. George Darden vs John Taylor Esqr} Debt. Jury Charged &c: Nathaniel Christmas, John Bullock, Wm Love, Andrew Faddis, Andrew McCleary, James Ray, Fred Taylor, James Hughs, Thomas Hollaway, Thomas Christian, Absalom Holt, Barnabas O’Farrell – find for the plaintiff a payment of £125 on the 9th Aug 1796, and an other payment of £2 on the same day, find that there is no set off, that £148.13.11 is the residue is [sic] not paid, and assess the plaintiffs Damages to £12.18.9 ½ & Costs. The Plaintiffs Atto releases £3.15 of the Verdict.

[OCPQS 5/259 - Aug 1797]

James Marsh vs James Coghlin} Case. Jury Charged &c: Charles King, William Andrew, Samuel Torrintine, Andrew McBroom, William Blackwood, Alexander Strain, William Hooper, Thomas Fitch, James Faulkner, Levi Whited, James Stockard, Henry Thompson Jr. The plaintiff called & non pros Suit. Appeals.

James Carrington Jr vs Robert Harris} Case. Jury charg’d &c: Charles King, William Andrew, Jesse Lynch, Andrew McBroom, Wm Blackwood, Alexander Strain, William Hooper, Thomas Fitch, James Faulkner, Levi Whited, James Stockard, Henry Thompson Jr. Find for the plaintiff & assess his damages to £50 & Costs. Appeals.

[OCPQS 5/260 - Aug 1797]

9. John Ray vs Henry Cook} Debt. John Cook a witness summoned on behalf of the plaintiff being called on his Subpoena & failing to appear is fined agreeable [to] act of assembly. Sci fa to issue. Plaintiff called & non Suit. Appeals.

1. James Faucet vs John Sharp} Case. Jury charged &c: Geo Faucet, Riley Vickers, John Copley, Aaron Walker, Nat King, Eli Lindsey, Geo Laws, Jno Flintham, Wm Bowles, Tho Cate, Lewis Kirk, Wm Sutton. Find the defendant did assume & did assume within three years, that there is no payment & no set off & assess the Plaintiff’s Dam £108.3 & Costs.

[OCPQS 5/261 - Aug 1797]

Thomas Dent & Co vs Andrew Burke} Case. Jury charged &c: Nathaniel Christmas, John Bullock, Wm Love, Andrew Faddis, Andrew McCleary, James Ray, Fred Taylor, James Hughs, Thomas Hollaway, Thomas Christian, Absalom Holt, Barnabas O’Farrell. Find the defend did assume & did assume within three years, that there is a set off of £9.15 and assess the Plaintiff to £169.10.7 ½ & Costs.

J?? M??????? & Lewis Kirk are is fined 10/ each peremptorily for their his non attendance as a Juror.

Eli Lindsey, Wm Stroud, Geo Allen [blank]

[OCPQS 5/262 - Aug 1797]

James Stockard & Joseph Clendenin are considered Sufficient Securities for Jno Ray in his appeal agt Henry Cook.

13. Wm Horton vs John Taylor Esqr} Appeal. Jury charged &c: George Fosset, Riley Vickers, John Copley, Aaron Walker, Nathaniel King, George Laws, John Flinthem, Wm Bowles, Tho Cate, Wm Sutton, Thomas Fitch, Jno Bullock. Find that the Defendant did assume within three years & assess this Plaintiffs damages to £8.12 & Costs.

Elis Lindsey is excused from his further attendance as a Juror at this Term.

[OCPQS 5/263 - Aug 1797]

The execution of a from James Freeland Sheriff to John McCanlis was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of David McCanlis one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/57.]

The Execution of a Bill of Sale from John Trousdale to James Trousdale was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Wm Ray Esqr and ordered to be registered. [Not found in ODB or OWB.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Waggoner to Stephen Smith was duly prov’d in open Court by the oath of Wm Hall one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/165.]

Hardress Hawkins Esqr returns the List of Taxables for St Asaphs District by him taken for the present year.

Court adjourned till tomorning [sic] 10 O’Clock.

[OCPQS 5/264 - Aug 1797]

Tuesday Morning 28th Aug’t, Court met according to adjournment. Present: Absalom Tatom, Walter Alves, John Hogg, Sterling Harris, James Carson, Wm Ray, Jonathan Lindly} Esqrs.

Jonathan Lindly Esqr returns the list of Taxables for Caswell District by him taken for the present year.

4. James Hughs vs Mary Burch} Debt, Pleas Nil debet, Stat Lim. Jury charg’d &c, to wit: Geo Fosset, Jno Copley, Nath’l King, Charles Kings, Wm Andrew, Alexander Strain, Andrew McBroom, Wm Blackwood, Samuel Torrentine, Zachariah Herendon, James Johnston, Henry Fosset. Find that the defendant does owe the Sum of £100 of the Value of £16.13.4 & that she owes within three years.

[OCPQS 5/265 - Aug 1797]

Wm Bowls, Thomas Fitch, Jonathan Harvey & Charles Taylor witnesses summon’d to attend in the Suit of James Hughs vs Mary Burch being call’d by the Sheriff & failing to appear, are fined agreable to Act of Assembly.

15. Wm Carrington vs Thomas Hunt} Covenant. Jury charged &c: Geo Faucet, Jno Copley, Nath’l King, Charles King, Wm Andrew, Alexander Strain, Andrew McBroom, Wm Blackwood, Jno Jackson, Zachariah Herendon, James Johnston, Henry Fosset – find for the Defend’t.

Ordered that the Sheriff of Orange County Summon the following persons to attend as Jurors at our next Superior Court (to viz): Page Patterson, Hugh Cain, Christopher Barbee, Jno Strain, Martin Parmer, Daniel Green, Jno Grimes (Stony Creek), Owen Lindley, Robert Hodge, Wm Rhodes Jr, James Hart new hope, Zachariah Herendon, John Welbourne, Richard Christmas.

Find for the Defendant.

[OCPQS 5/266 - Aug 1797]

16. James Patterson vs James Ray & James Nicholson} Debt. Jury Sworn, to wit: Levi Whithead, Aaron Walker, Riley Vickers, Daniel Cloud, Jno Rue?, Jacob Flowers, James Dunnagin, Andrew McCullock, Josiah Warren, Richard Bird, Jno Wilbourn, Wm Clark. Juror withdrawn.

17. Thomas Horne vs John Holden} Trespass. Jury Sworn as in No 14, find for the Defendant the Defendant Guilty & assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £10 & Costs.

10. Wm Penn vs Jno Taylor} Debt. Same Jury as in No 16 charg’d, find a payment of £40, that there is no set off and that there is £168.6.8 not paid and assess the plaintiffs Damages to £6.12.8.

[OCPQS 5/267 - Aug 1797]

Jno Rue is fined ten shillings peremptorily for his non attendance as a talis man.

Isaac Holt & Richard Bird are fined ten shillings each for their non attendance as talis men when call’d.

19. Michael Turnan? vs Lewis Kirk} Case. Same Jury as in No 16 charg’d &c. Plaintiff call’d & non Suit.

20. Thomas Snipes vs John G Renchers} Debt. Same Jury as in No 16 charg’d &c, find a payment the 10th of May 96 of 13/4, an other payment of £3.0.6 on the 12th October 96, find no set off, that the residue of the Bong with is £21..9 is unpaid and assess the Plaintiffs Damages to £1.1 & Costs.

Thomas Moore? vs Wm Glen?} Trespass. Same Jury as in No 20.

[OCPQS 5/268 - Aug 1797]

[Jury:] Levi Whithead, Aaron Walker, Riley Vickers, Daniel Cloud, John Cabe, Jacob Flowers, James Dunn[a]gin, Andrew McCulloch, Josiah Warren, Rich’d Bird, John Wilbourn, William Clark. 21. John McCay vs John Carrington} Debt. The above Jury Charged &c. Find the Bond to be the act & deed of the defendant, that the penalty of the Bond is £2461.5.2 Virginia Money is of the Value of £4102.1.11 North Carolina Money, that the sum mentioned in the Condition of the bond £1230.12.7 Virginia Money is of the Value of £2051.0.11 North Carolina Money, that on the 15th May 1795 a payment of £8.12 Virginia Money was made which is of the Value of £14.6.8 North Carolina Money and on the 9th March 1797 a further payment of £366.19 Virginia Money was paid which is of the value of £611.11.8 North Carolina Money, that the residue of the bond is unpaid & assess the plaintiff’s damages to 6d & Costs.

[OCPQS 5/269 - Aug 1797]

22. Barnabas O’Farrell vs John Taylor Esqr} Trespass. Same Jury as in No 21 charg’d &c. Find for the Plaintiff. Find the Defendant Guilty & assess the Plaintiff’s damages to £5 & Costs.

23. Same vs Same} T A B. Same Jury as in No 14 charg’d &c. Find the defendant Guilty & assess the the [sic] Plaintiffs damages to 6d & Costs.

John Dunwoodies Admrs vs Elizabeth D

John Taylor Esq offers Jno Umstead & Sam’l Benton as Sec’ys for him in his two appeal[s] at the Instance of Wm Penn & Geo Darden agt him – which Sec’ys are approv’d of by the Court.

[OCPQS 5/270 - Aug 1797]

24. Jno Dunwoodie’s Admrs vs Elizabeth Dunwoodie} Detinue. Jury charged &c, to wit: Levi Whited, Aaron Walker, Riley Vickers, Daniel Cloud, John Cabe, Jacob Flowers, James Dunnagan, And’w McCulloch, Jno Flinthim, Richard Bird, Jno Wilbourn, Wm Clark. John Malin? a witness in the above Suit being call’d on his Subpo[en]a & failing to appear is fined agreable to act of assembly. Plaintiff call’d & non Suit. Motion to reinstate the case & motion overruled.

29. James Coghlin vs Joseph Hodge} Case. Jury charg’d &c. Plaintiff call’d & non Suit. Appeal prayed & granted. Reasons filed.

[OCPQS 5/271 - Aug 1797]

32. Den on Demise of Jno Fairman vs Jehu Whithead} Ejectm’t. Jury charg’d &c, to wit: Aaron Walker, Riley Vickers, Daniel Cloud, John Cabe, Jacob Flowers, Wm Cain, James Dunnagin, Andrew[ McCullock, Jno Flintham, Richard Bird, Jno Wilbourn, Wm Clark – plaintiff called & non suit.

33. Same vs ??n & Jno Casey} Ejectment, same Jury as in No 32 charged &c, plaintiff called & non suit.

On Motion of Sarah Stubbins by her Atto, It is ordered that James Christmas shew cause on Friday why he does not file the papers in the suit the said Sarah against Jas Coughlin wherein he granted an appeal. The above rule is discharg’d.

[OCPQS 5/272 - Aug 1797]

Jonathan Lindley Esqr returns the List of Taxables for Caswell District for this year.

Sterling Harris Esqr returns the List of Taxables for the Town of Hillsborough by him taken for this present year.

Francis Moreland Esqr returns the List of Taxables for St Marks District by him taken for the present year.

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Dickens & Robert Dickens to Henry Nollner was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Ephraim Frazier one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/137.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno Barnett to Edmond Herndon was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Zachariah Herndon one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/187.]

The Execution of a Deed from Ephraim Frazier to John Green was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Abraham Parker one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/154.]

[OCPQS 5/273 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Abraham Davis to Ephraim Frazier was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Abraham Parker one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/200.]

The Execution of a Deed from Henry Nollner to Wm Dickins was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Ephraim Frazier one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/89.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Thompson & wife to Wm Fitch was duly acknowledged in open Court by the said Jno Thompson at the same time Grizzle Thompson his Wife acknowledged her relinquishment of Dower in the land therein conveyed before Jno Hogg & Sterling Harris Esqrs who were appointed by the Court privately to examine her & the said Dee was ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/109.]

[OCPQS 5/274 - Aug 1797]

Ordered that the Sheriff Summon the following persons to attend as Jurors at November Term: David Mebane, David Compton? Carson, James Philips, Tho Lindley Jr, Lewis Horneday, Richard Cockran, Isaac Holt, John Daniel, Samuel Chambers, James Thompson (Son of Jno), John May (son of Jno), Henry Thompson Jr, William Roberts, David M??t????, Wm Durham, Ezekiel Trice, Nicholas Durning, Wm Fitch Jr, Henry Neal, Samuel Nelson, Wm Lindsay, Garrat Garrison, Martin Hurdle, George Garrison, Thomas Brewer, Edward Picket, Wm King, James Kirk, George Carrington, Thomas Basket.

Court adjourned till tomorrow Morning 10 O’Clock.

[OCPQS 5/275 - Aug 1797]

Wednesday Morning 29th August Court met according to adjournment. Present: James Carson, Absalom Tatom, Sterling Harris, John Hogg, James Christmas, James Baldridge, John Taylor} Esqrs.

35. Thomas Mulhollan’s Exrs vs Wm Ray Admr &c} Appeal. Jury charged &c, to wit: George Fosset, Riley Vickers, John Copley, Aaron Walker, Nathaniel King, Charles King, Wm Andrew, Sam’l Torrentine, Levi Whited, Alexander Strain, Andrew McBroom, Wm Blackwood. Plaintiff called & non Suit. Motion by the plaintiff for an appeal & motion overuled by the Court.

[OCPQS 5/276 - Aug 1797]

William Morrow & James Nelson Jurors of the Original Pannel are fined nisi for their non attendance at this Term.

38. James Pratt vs Frederick Taylor} Appeal. Same Jury as in No 35 charg’d &c. Find the defendant did assume & assess the Plaintiffs damages £11.12.6 & Costs.

39. Benjamin Sharp vs James Coghlin} Appeal. Same Jury as in No 35 charged. Plaintiff called & non Suit.

State vs Hardy Hawkins} Ind’t Assault, plea not Guilty. Same Jury as in No 35 Sworn & charged. Find the defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the Bill of Indictment. Fined £10.

[OCPQS 5/277 - Aug 1797]

State vs Abraham Champion} Ind’t Assault, plea not Guilty. Same Jury as in No 35 sworn & charged. Find the defendant not Guilty.

James Coghlin is fined 10/ peremtorily for his non attendance as a Talisman.

?2. State vs John Carrington} Ind’t Assault, Plea not Guilty. Jury Sworn & charged, to wit: Sherwood Allen, Andrew Gibson, Isaac Holden, Moses Fussel, Abner Tapp, Caleb Harvey, Powel Riggens, Robert Cate, James Pratt, Thomas Basket, Thomas Watts, Daniel Torrentine. Find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment. Fined £5.

[OCPQS 5/278 - Aug 1797]

18. State vs Abner Tapp} Ind’t Assault, plea not Guilty. Same Jury as in No 35 Sworn & charged. Find the defendant Guilty in Manner and form as charged in the bill of Indictment. Fined £25.

27. Same vs James Williams} Ind’t Assault, plea not Guilty. Jury sworn & charged, to wit: Sherwood Allen, Andrew Gibson, Isaac Holden, Moses Fussel, Samuel Clenny, Caleb Harvey, Powel Riggins, Robert Cate, James Pratt, Thomas Basket, Thomas Watts, Daniel Torrentine. Find the defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment. Fined 20/.

[OCPQS 5/279 - Aug 1797]

The State vs Robert Duke} Ind’t Assault, plea not Guilty. Jury sworn & charged, to wit: Geo Fosset, Riley Vickers, Jno Copley, Aaron Walker, Nathaniel King, Charles King, William Andrews, Samuel Torrentine, Levi Whited, Alexander Strain, Andrew McBroom, William Blackwood. Find the Defendant Guilty in manner & form as charged in the bill of Indictment. Fined £5.

The Execution of a Deed from the Trustees of the University by Wm Shepperd Commissioner & Attorney to Nathaniel Harris was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Ray one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/83.]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Ellison to Thomas Bedford [Bradford] was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Yarbrough one of the Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/1.]

The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Murdock Sheriff &c to Andrew Gibson was duly proved acknowledged in open Court by by Andrew Murdock Esqr & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/54.]

[OCPQS 5/280 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Courtney to George Johnston was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Joseph Courtney one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/156.]

The execution of a Bill of Sale from John Nichols Sheriff &c to John Cabe was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Christmas one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [Not found in either ODB or OWB.]

The Execution of a Deed from Charles King to Baxter King was duly acknowledged in open Court by the said Charles & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/144.]

The Execution of a Deed from the Trustees of the University by Wm Sheperd their Attorney to Joseph Holmes was duly proved in open Court by the oath of [blank] one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/74.]

The execution of a bill of Sale from Peter Perkins to John Cabe was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Cain one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [Not found in either ODB or OWB.]

The execution of a bill of Sale from Thomas Connally Sr to Jno McCauley was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jesse Hagwood one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See OWB C/102, also NCAH Slave Records, image 38.]

[OCPQS 5/281 - Aug 1797]

The execution of a bill of Sale from Rich’d Clemments to Wm Chizenhall was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Chizenhall one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [Not found in either ODB or OWB.]

The Execution of a Deed from Richard Clemments to Samuel Chizenhall was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Clements Chizenhall one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/133.]

The Execution of a Deed from Alexander Kirkpatrick to Moses Cox was duly proved acknowledged in open Court by the said Alexander & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/136.]

The Execution of a Deed from Matthew Forrest to Alexander Kirkpatrick was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Trousdale one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/132.]

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Bradshaw to Joseph Steel was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Charles Christmas one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/107.]

The Execution of a Deed from Fanny Woods to John Kelly F[ar]m[e]r was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Wood one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/65.]

[OCPQS 5/282 - Aug 1797]

On motion for an Allowance to Tobias Rogers for Building a Bridge over Morgans Creek at Matthew McCauleys mill, the votes of the Court are as follows. In favor of the Motion: William Rainey, William Shepperd, William Strudwick, James Christmas, Hardy Hawkings, Shadrick Forrest, John Umstead, Arch’d Cammel, John Taylor. Against the motion: James Baldridge, John Sloss, Hardy Hurdle, Sterling Harris, William Lytle, John Hogg, Benjamin Lacy, James Carson, Absalom Tatom. The Court being equally divided the Motion fails.

John Umstead returned the list of Taxables for the District of Orange by him taken for the present year.

John Estes Public Register for Orange County appears in open Court and renews his Bond as Register with [blank] as Sec’ys agreable to Act of Assembly.

[OCPQS 5/283 - Aug 1797]

The following Justices being present, to wit: Wm Ray, Wm Rainey, Benj Lacy, James Carson, Sterling Harris, Absalom Tatom, Shadrick Forrist, Wm Strudwick, Hardy Hawkins, Jno Walker, Arch’d Campbell, James Christmas, Wm McCauley, Jno Taylor, James Baldridge, Wm Shepperd, Jno Umstead, Jno Hogg, Wm Lytle, Hardy Hurdle, Jno Sloss, Empson Bird.

The Clerk moves the Court for an allowance for his Ex officio Services from Feb’y 1796 til May 1797 & is unanimously allowed the Sum of £25 for the Term aforesaid. Also on Motion for an allowance to be made him for his Services in & about the List of Taxables is unanimously allowed the Sum of £30 for the year 1796.

The Sheriff also moves the Court for an allowance to be made him for his Ex officio Services from May 1796 to May 1797. Whereupon he is allowed the Sum of £50. Ordered that the County Treasurer pay the above allowances.

Samuel Benton presented the resignation of Abner Benton Bruce Clerk of this Court, of his said Clerkship, which is read & accepted of by the Court. Whereupon the Court proceeded to the appointment of a Clerk in the room & Stead of him the said Abner B Bruce, And on examination of the Scrolls by which the votes were Given, it appears that Morgan Hart is duly Elected Clerk of the County Court of Orange County & the said Morgan Hart enters into Bonds for the due Execution of his said Office in the Sum of Two thousand pounds & also into an other bond in the Sum

[OCPQS 5/284 - Aug 1797]

Of Two thousand pounds for accounting & paying to the public Treasurer all such monies as he may be accountable to him for &c, with Jno Umstead, William Strudwick & Wm Sheperd his Securities, & the said Morgan takes the Oaths necessary for his Qualification, when was present & same Justices as when allowances were made to the Clerk & Sheriff.

The Clerk delivers to James Carson Esqr Chairman of this Court the two bonds by him given as above.

Ordered that the Sheriff forbear to collect the Taxes on 9,000 acres of Land cha[r]ged in the List of Collection agt Sackfield Brewer for the Year 1796, It appearing to the Court that there was an Error made by the Justice on his Entry of the Said Brewers Land, in the List by him taken to that Amount, And that the Sheriff be allowed the same in Settlement of Taxes for the Year 1796.

[OCPQS 5/285 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Sears to David H[alli]Burton was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Alston a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/116.]

The Execution of a Deed from Ludwick Albright Edward Garrat to Ludwick Albright was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Holt one of the subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/69.]

The Execution of a Deed from Charles Millikan to Jno Millikan was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Arch’d Campbell a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/158.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Milliken to Jno Milliken was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Archibald Campbell a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/148.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno McMurray to Jno Kelly was duly acknowledged in open Court by the sd Jno McMurray & ordered to be registered. [Not found in ODB or OWB.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno McMurray to George Eubanks was duly ack’d in open Court by the sd Jno & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/149.]

[OCPQS 5/286 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from James Hogg to Joseph Taylor was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Geo Ailsworth a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/85.]

The Execution of a Deed from Geo Ailsworth to Joseph Taylor was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Rob’t Taylor a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/152.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno McMurray to Jno Wheely was duly ackn’d in open Court by the sd Jno McMurray & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/130.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Boswell to Thos Laycock was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Kelly a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/207.]

The Execution of a Deed from Samuel Allen to Jos Sears was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Samuel Allen? a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/173.]

[OCPQS 5/287 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Edward Everard Garrat to William Dixon was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Holt a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/115.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno Haney & Stephen Conger & Jos Dorris to Wm Osborne was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Martin Hardy Hurdle a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/150.]

The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Murdock Sheriff to Robert Marley was duly ack’d in open Court by the said And’w & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/43.]

The Execution of a Deed from Edward Everard Garrat to Jno Holt was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Dixon a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/112.]

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Osborne & Margret Osborne to Robert Marley was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Hardy Hurdle a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/176.]

The Execution of a Deed from Robert Wason to Alexander Russel was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Malcolm a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/113.]

[OCPQS 5/288 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a bill of Sale from Jno Trousdale to Wm Trousdale Jr was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Ray a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [Not found in ODB or OWB.]

The Execution of a Deed from David H[alli]Burton to Shadrach Forrest was duly acknowledged in open Court and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/183.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Woods to David Woods was duly acknowledged in open Court and ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/163.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Woods Sr to Thomas Woods was duly acknowledged in open Court and ordered registered. [See ODB 6/170.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno Lynch to Jas Hart was duly proved in open Court by the oath of John Paul a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/196.]

The Execution of a Deed from Stephen Tatom to John Jenkins was duly ackn’d in open Court by the sd Stephen & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/193.]

The Execution of a Deed from Stephen Tatom to Fowler Jones was duly acknowledged in open Court by the sd Stephen & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/99.]

[OCPQS 5/289 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from David Witherspoon to Jno Umstead was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Sam’l Benton a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/93.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno Davis to Elisha Bevel was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Benjamin Yeargan a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/199.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno Griffith to Peter & Wm Walker was duly ack’d in open Court by the sd Jno & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/101.]

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Loyd to Wm Walker was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Edward Picket a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/175.]

The Execution of a Deed from Ben Roney to Jas Roney was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Walker a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/202.]

The Execution of a Deed from Philemon Hodges to Jno Davis was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Ben Yeargan a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/203.]

[OCPQS 5/290 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Ben Yeargan to Jarret Yeargan was duly ack’d in open Court by the sd Ben & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/86.]

The Execution of a Deed from John McKerral to Adam Whitsell was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Andrew Murdock a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/79.]

The Execution of a Deed from Margret Wall to Jno Kelly was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Barney Grimes a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/63.]

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Walker to Rob’t Walker was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jonathan Nichols a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/179.]

The Execution of a Deed from Robert Marley & Martha Marley to Ben Chapman was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Kelly a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/67.]

[OCPQS 5/291 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a deed from Jos Noahe to Jno Noe was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Isaac Patterson a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/68.]

The Execution of a Deed from Joseph Taylor to Wm Laws was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Peyton Meddison a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/178.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jonathan Clenny to Sam’l Clenny was duly proved in open Court by the oath of A’m Tatom a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/110.]

The Execution of a Deed from the Trustees &c to Colba Jackson was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Tho Whitted a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/205.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno King to James Mitchel was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Mitchel a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/100.]

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Rhodes to Geo Johnston was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Mann Patterson a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/204.]

[OCPQS 5/292 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno King to James Mitchel was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Mitchell a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/105.]

The Execution of a Deed from Memucan Hunt to Wm Palmer was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Norwood a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/182.]

The Execution of a Deed from Martha Ray to Jno Holmes was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Geo Foust a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/167.]

The Execution of a Deed from Rob’t Ray to Geo Foust was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Holmes a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/194.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Kennedy to Thomas Atkinson was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Sterling Moore a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/141.]

The Execution of a Deed from And’w Murdock to Rich’d Bennehan was duly ack’d in open Court by the sd Andrew & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/41.]

[OCPQS 5/293 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Murdock Shff &c to John Rhew was duly ack’d in open Court by the sd And’w & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/39.]

The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Murdock Shff &c to Robert Harris was duly acknowledged in open Court by the said And’w & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/50.]

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Strudwick to Jno Pugh was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Reuben Smith a Subscribing witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/161.]

The Execution of a Deed from And’w Murdock Shff &c to Wm Montgomery was duly proved ack’d in open Court by the oath sd Andrew & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/45.]

The Execution of a Deed from Andrew Murdock Shff &c to Dan’l Albright was duly ack’d in open Court by the sd Andrew & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/48.]

The Execution of a Deed from And’w Murdock to Henry Snotterly was duly ack’d in open Court by the sd And’w & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/52.]

The Execution of a Deed from And’w Murdock to Jacob Neese was duly ack’d in open Court & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/37.]

[OCPQS 5/294 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Walter Alves to Richmond Harris was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Gavin Alves a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/94.]

The Execution of a deed from Wm Walker to Rob’t Walker was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jonathan Nichols a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See Repeat of ODB 6/179?]

The Execution of a Deed from Charles Dunnegan to James Dunnegan was duly ack’d in open Court. [See ODB 6/76.]

The Execution of a Deed from Philemon Hodges to Ben Yeargan was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Garret Yeargan a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/143.]

The Execution of a Deed from David Lapsley to Wm Walker was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jos Moore a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/103.]

The Execution of a Deed from Michael Robinson to Jno Latta was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Rob’t Walker a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/59.]

[OCPQS 5/295 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from And’w Murdock Shff &c to Absalom Tatom was duly ack’d in open Court by the sd And’w & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/35.]

The Execution of a Deed from Rob’t Barnwell to Rich’d Cope was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Tho Lynch a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/90.]

The Execution of a Deed from Peter Stout to Jacob Stout was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Allen a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/140.]

The Execution of a Deed from Zebedee Hicks to Rich’d Cope was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Adam Sharp a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/134.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jacob Stout to John McPhearson was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Allen a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/190.]

The Execution of a Deed from Sack Mize to Only Owen was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Jno Jenkins a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/189.]

[OCPQS 5/296 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Coonrod Long was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Wm Raney a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded [See OWB C/103.]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Tho Barnhill was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Geo Fosset a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be recorded. [See OWB C/100.]

The Execution of the last Will & Testament of Wm Oneal was duly proved in open Court by the Oath of Rob’t Dixon & And’w Gibson Subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. [See OWB C/101.]

The Inventory Acct of Sales of the Estate of Jno Faucet was duly returned by Tho Cate, Sam’l Faucet & Ezra Cate Exrs on Oath. [See also guardianship OCPQS 5/306.]

The Execution of a deed of Gift from Wm Oneal to Elizabeth Perkins was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Rob’t Dixon a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [Not found in ODB or OWB.]

Court adjourns till to morrow Morning 10 O’Clock.

[OCPQS 5/297 - Aug 1797]

Tuesday Morning, Court met according to adjournment. Present: James Carson, Sterling Harris, Absalom Tatom, Hardy Hurdle} Esqrs.

On Motion of Wm Duffy Esqr Atto for Jno Kelley, Ordered that a Commission issue to [blank] County in the State of Georgia to take the acknowledgment of John Dennis of a Deed of Conveyance from him to Isaac Dennis. [See OCPQS 5/299 for the corrected version of this.]

John Kenneday to whom was bound a base born child by the name of Wm Cooker [Apprentice Bonds, image 114] comes into Court and on application is released from his Covenant with the sd Court respecting the sd Wm Coker, and the Court thereupon orders that the sd John Wm Coker be bound to James Turner until he arrives to full age, he being now of the age of nine years some time in the month of June last. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 271.]

[OCPQS 5/298 - Aug 1797]

Samuel Benton quallifies as Deputy Clerk to this Court.

The State vs Thomas Farmer} Ind’t Assault, plea not Guilty. Jury Sworn & charged, to wit: Reuben Boroughs, James Nelson, Burris Estridge, Henry Hesse, Thomas Hunt, James Carrington, Samuel Torrentine, John Riggs, Lewis Jones, Robert McCulloch, John Armstrong, David Lynch. Jury charged &c. Find the defendant not Guilty.

James Hughs vs Mary Burch} On Motion, Ordered that the defendant be not charged with the attendance of any Witness in behalf of the Plaintiff.

[OCPQS 5/299 - Aug 1797]

James Moore Esqr returns the List of Taxables by him taken for St Mary’s District for the present year.

David Ray is appointed County Trustee for the County of Orange and enters into Bond with Andrew Murdock & William Lytle.

On Motion of Wm Duffy Esqr Atto for Jno Kelly, Ordered that a Commission issue to [blank] County in the State of Georgia to take the acknowledgement of Isaac Dennis of a Deed of Conveyance from him to Robert Marley. [Later proved at OCPQS 5/366 & recorded at ODB 6/402.]

Ordered that William Peake the son of Mary Peake aged 10 years the 28th December next be bound unto Wm Rider until he arrive to the age of twenty one years to learn the art & mistery of a Tailor. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 261. But fine motor skills were apparently not his forte and he was rebound to William Ryder Apprentice Bonds, image 378 to become a carpenter, see Apprentice Bonds, image 378.]

David Ray is appointed County Treasurer and enters into Bond with Andrew Murdock and William Lytle.

[OCPQS 5/300 - Aug 1797]

Ordered that a female child call’d & known by the name of Betsy Griffis aged 9 years in March next, daughter of Mason Griffis, be bound to Jno Armstrong weaver until she arrive to lawful age to [See Apprentice Bonds, image 273.]

Ordered that a female child call’d & known by the name of Sally Griffis aged 3 years the 10th day of April next, daughter of Mason Griffis, be bound to Jno Armstrong until she arrive to Lawful age. [See Apprentice Bonds, image 275.]

James Latta Jr comes into Court & takes the oath of Deputy Surveyor of this County under Charles Christmas.

Licence is Granted to James Roberts to keep a Tavern at the house occupied by him near to Francis Dunns in the Town of Hillsboro and Enters into Bond with Samuel Clenney & Rich’d Thompson.

Samuel Turrentine comes into Court & qualifies as Deputy Sheriff under And[rew] Murdock Esq high Sheriff of Orange County.

[OCPQS 5/301 - Aug 1797]

Ordered that James Crabtree son of Thomas be excus’d in future from the payment of a poll tax by reason of his being a Cripple.

Lewis Jones Guardian of Samuel, Gregory & Mary Wilson orphans &c being summoned to to [sic] appear at this Court & render an acco &c having appear’d, renders an acco on oath, which being examined by the Court is allowed, and on motion it is ordered that he renew his Sec’y for his said Guard’ship. [See also guardianship OCPQS 4/199, OCPQS 5/123, OCPQS 5/181, accounting OCPQS 4/537 & OCPQS 5/307.]

Present the following Justices of the County: James Carson, Sterling Harris, Absalom Tatom & Hardy Hurdle Esqrs, when Andrew Murdock Esqr at last Term of this Court offered as his Securities William Kirkland, David Ray, Hardy Hurdle & John Thompson who are approved of by said Justices which sd Securities entered into Bond with the sd Andrew in the Sum of £5000 Conditioned for his faithful performance of the office of Sheriff Generally. One other bond in the Sum of £2000 conditioned for his duty in Collecting, accompting for & paying the public Taxes & one other Bond in the Sum of £2000 Conditioned for his duty collecting, accounting for & paying the County taxes & the said Andrew Murdock took the Oaths necessary for his Qualification.

Samuel Turrentine appeared

[OCPQS 5/302 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Robert Morrison to John Shy was duly proved in open Court by the oath affirmation of Nathaniel Carter a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/168.]

The Execution of a Deed from James Faucet to Wm Whitted was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Ab’m Tatom a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/192.]

The Execution of a Deed from Henry Moore to James Watson Sr was duly proved in open Court by the oath of James Moore a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/172.]

The Execution of a Deed from Lewis Garner to Jno Hughes was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Tho Lafferty a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/209.]

The Execution of a Deed from Peter Hart to Wm Whitted was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Rider a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/106.]

The Execution of a Deed from Thomas Hart to William Whitted was duly proved in open Court by the oath of A Tatom a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/78.]

[OCPQS 5/303 - Aug 1797]

The Execution of a Deed from Owen Lindly to Wm Whitted was duly proved in open Court by the oath of A Tatom a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/96.]

The Execution of a Deed from John Sloss to Alex Robs was duly ack’d in open Court by the sd Jno & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/181.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jno Dunnaven to Geo McCray was duly proved in open Court by the oaths of John Sloss & Alex Robs Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/81.]

The Execution of a Deed from Jane & James Anderson to Andrew Burke was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Wm Kirkland a Subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/184.]

Charles Christmas comes into Court & renews his bond as County Surveyor in the Sum of £2000 with Andrew Murdock, Wm McCauley, Reuben Smith & James Baldridge his Securities.

Sterling Harris, James Baldridge & Jno Thompson are appointed to examine the accompts & Vouchers of David Ray late County Treasurer & report to the Court.

[OCPQS 5/304 - Aug 1797]

Sterling Harris, James Baldridge & Jno Thompson who were appointed to examine the Accompts & Vouchers of David Ray County Treasurer comes into Court & presents their report which being read is Accepted & filed together with the Accompts & Vouchers of the said County Trustee by them examined.

David Ray is appointed County Trustee of the County of Orange & enters into bond in the Sum of £1000 with Wm Lytle & Andrew Murdock for the due Execution of the said Office.

An Account of the Sales of the Estate of Jacob Debley Dec’d is returned on Oath by Jno Thompson Executor &c & ordered to be recorded. [See also guardianship OCPQS 4/406, orphan apprenticed OCPQS 5/36, OCPQS 5/526, OCPQS 5/362 & OCPQS 5/492.]

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Zachariah Allen Dec’d is returned on Oath by John Thompson Exr &c & ordered to be recorded.

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Thomas Thompson Dec’d is returned on Oaths by Jno Thompson & Ellinor Thompson Admrs & ordered to be recorded. [See also administration OCPQS 5/184.]

[OCPQS 5/305 - Aug 1797]

An Account of Sales of the Estate of Hugh Ray Dec’d is returned on Oath by John Thompson & Reuben Smith Admrs &c & ordered to be recorded. [See also administration OCPQS 5/232.]

The Execution of a Deed from William Strudwick to Jonathan Jones was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Thomas Jones a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/164.]

Court adjourns til to Morrow Morning 10 O’Clock.

[OCPQS 5/306 - Aug 1797]

Saturday morning Court met agreeable to adjournment. Present: John Hogg, Absalom Tatom, Wm Lytle} Esqrs.

The Execution of a Deed from John Swann to George Cleney was duly proved in open Court by the oath of Sam’l Benton a subscribing Witness thereto & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/160.]

The Execution of a Deed from Wm Lytle to George Cleney was duly ack’d in open Court by the said Wm Lytle & ordered to be registered. [See ODB 6/169.]

Morgan Hart Esq is appointed Guardian to the Children of Jno Fosset Dec’d for the purpose of Defending a Suit in this Court of [blank] agt [blank]. [See also accounting OCPQS 5/296.]

[OCPQS 5/307 - Aug 1797]

Lewis Jones comes into Court & offers Jonathan Jones & Samuel Wilson Sec’ys for his Guardianship of Griggory Wilson & Mary Wilson orphans of [blank] Wilson Dec’d, which Sec’ys are approved of by the Court and the [said] Lewis Enters into Bonds accordingly. [See also guardianship OCPQS 4/199, OCPQS 5/123, OCPQS 5/181, accounting OCPQS 4/537, OCPQS 5/301.]

[OCPQS 5/308 is blank.]

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